When You Miss Greens

I never actually thought this day would come. In all of my years running away from squash, asparagus, and other vegetables, never did I imagine that I would be craving them.
Ok, yes, there are vegetables here, so I am not in imminent danger of scurvy. There are vegetables with dinner and lunch, and there is always a salad bar. So from afar everything looks swell. But taking a closer look, you will discover that everything seems a little to perky. First off, the green beans, broccoli, and carrots are NEVER fully cooked. Now I do like my vegetables crisp, there is a definite line between crisp and raw. I could understand having reservations about over cooking the vegetables (nobody likes them mushy, yuck!), but it would be nice to eat something that is easy to chew. I do like raw vegetables, but that is either with ranch dressing or on my salad. I want something that I can eat and feel good about eating. Starch apparently does become unappealing after awhile.
I think God, must be playing a joke on us college students, laughing at us for never appreciating vegetables when we were younger. This definitely feels like an "I told you so" moment.
Today there was some relief from my yearning. Due to the blizzard outside (which is actually warmer than when it is not snowing... weird), I decided to treat myself to grilled cheese and tomato soup. As I stood in line, something green jumped out at me from the corner of my eye. Green Beans. Beautiful, long string beans, so green and lush they exude a nostalgic feeling of the good ole' days. Ridding my head of this day dream, I turn back to watch the man prepare my food. I have fallen for that brilliant facade too many times, each of which left me feeling like I was the butt of a bad joke. As I ladled my soup, my gaze once again drifted onto those taunting beans. Studying them I realized that they were a lighter color than usual. At this my heart skipped a beat. Could it be? Were these beans cooked?! Though I was jumping up in down on the inside, I kept my composure as I deliberated my next move. Should I risk it? Was this only the light playing tricks on me and I would once again be subject to disappointment. As a rational collegiate, one would expect me to turn on my heel and not look back.
I caved. My stomach was the victor once again. Sitting down to eat was a stand-off between me and the green beans. I threatened them that I would do horrible things to them if they failed me now. I raised one to my lips, closed my eyes, and took a bite. A since of relief washed over me as I chewed on a deliciously cooked green bean. Finally, my desire for vegetables had been sated.
Now I have a few more months before I will need them again.

When 20 degrees is Considered Warm

hello everyone!
So sorry it has taken me so long to put up a post!
First of all, these three weeks have flown by so quickly, everything is still spinning. Though crew workouts do a good job of bringing everything to a halt.
I am really enjoying my courses, which include:
Chemistry 102 (continuation from last semester) 9:20-10:10am
Harmony 2 (another continuation) 10:20-11:10 am
Argentina 11:20am-12:10pm
Music History 2 (baroque period) 12:20-1:20pm
I get a great workout in between each class running up and down the hill to get to each class, because I was smart enough to schedule classes one after another that are on the opposite ends of campus. And when I say opposite sides this means vertically opposite. But it's ok, because I am really enjoying my classes and having all four of them at one time helps me stay on top of my work.
Anywho, I have got to get back to work!
Lots of Love!!!!
Palmer

p.s. I am not buried beneath the snow, the sun is actually out today. It is weird weather here...

My Wonderful Summertime Interlude

Happy New Year Everyone!
No, I am not back at school, so you may be wondering why I am writing. As you may know, I am in the beautiful country of Bolivia! And since I am here with a friend of mine from Colgate, it seemed fitting that I include my adventures from this trip in my blog. If you did not know, it happens to be summer down here. Its crazy how much I have missed the heat and sunshine. I am so glad that I have the opportunity to soak up the suns rays before I return to the dreariness of Northern winters. Well anywho, I just wanted to give y'all a heads up that I will be posting updates of my trip soon, but in the meantime there is a big, juicy piece of watermelon calling my name. Yes, you should be jealous, haha.
Love You all!
Palmer

also I plan to keep an eye out for Butch and the Kid