Chicago is for Winers and Diners!

by Allie on August 16, 2010 · 27 comments

in Blogger Meet Ups, Conferences, Dessert, Dining Out, Dinner, HLS 2010, Photography, Seafood Fest, Trips

Hello!! My name is Allie. If you’re a newbie reader (perhaps from this past weekend) here is a little blurb about me…
I just recently graduated from Duke and I’m still figuring out what I want to do with my life. I’ve had a relaxing summer filled with reading for pleasure, baking AllieBars, a little bit [...]

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Chicago is for Partyers!

by Allie on August 15, 2010 · 28 comments

in Blogger Meet Ups, Conferences, Dining Out, Dinner, Drinks, Fun Stuff, HLS 2010

Whew!! The past 3 days have gone by far too quickly for me! At the same time, I feel like I’ve been here for weeks since every single day has been non-stop from the moment I crawl outta bed to the second my head hits the pillow. I’m a little behind with posting, but I’m [...]

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Workout Rut

by Allie on June 2, 2010 · 33 comments

in Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner, Fitness, Lunch, Movie Reviews, Snacks, Vegetarian

I am most definitely in a workout rut. Without the stress and loneliness I experience(d) at school, I am finding it hard to get my butt to the gym (and it’s only a 7 sec. elevator ride away!). I haven’t strength trained in weeks and my elliptical sessions barely cross the 30 min. mark. That [...]

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Graduation Weekend

by Allie on May 17, 2010 · 75 comments

in Dining Out, Dinner, Drinks, Holidays, Lunch, Personal, Seafood Fest, Trips

The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. ~Sydney J. Harris

This past weekend, I graduated from Duke University.

The forecast called for rain and thunderstorms all weekend, but we actually lucked out with blistering sunshine on Saturday and clouds on Sunday. The air was muggy and the temperature was steaming hot. While I [...]