This morning I got an email – telling me that some old dorms, frat houses, and the old bookstore had been torn down at BG – and I was overcome with a sense of nostalgia!
I graduate from Bowling Green State University in 2005 (5 year plan – WHAT’S UP?! 
) and today it hit me – I haven’t been back in 5 years, and that totally bums me out that it’s been that long! 
I know some people would go back to high school, or maybe even grade school if they had the chance – but for me – it would be college. It was such a WONDERFUL time in my life, and I had so much fun, and was so care free! 
(while I was definitely heavier here – I feel like I must note – that is a HUGE puffy vest I’m wearing)
Oh yeah – and I met the man of my dreams! 
AHHH – the good old days! Now if only “College Allison” would have realized sooner rather than later that teaching was not the profession for her… I definitely need to make some plans for a trip back up there!
So while I’m off on that tangent – I’d love to know – Where did you go to college – and how do you feel about it now?
Breakfast – Spicy Oats “Vegan” style…
…okay, so “vegan” style might be a stretch – really I just mean – “I had spicy PB instead of an egg” – but hey – let me go with it okay?
Lunch was last night’s leftovers which were still AMAZINGLY delicious!
Followed up with some hummus and CUCUMBERS as a snack (apparently – the other day I called my cucumbers “carrots” – luckily Kristin pointed out to me the error of my ways!)
When I left work yesterday – it was in the 60’s(!!!!!!!!!!!!!) so I rushed home as quickly as I could, put on my running gear – and hit the road for 4 miles. AHHHHHHH WARM WEATHER – it makes me SUCH a happy person! 
By the time I was done – I was totally starving, and totally craving protein and cheese – so I racked my brain to come up with a quick, easy, delicious dinner. The results?
Flatout Wrap Quesadilla – with TJ’s Jalapeno Chicken Sausage, spinach, and a sprinkle of swiss and colby:
You all know how I feel about pickles – so I had to make sure they got some lovin and got their own close up:
Dinner was hot and ready in 5 minutes – and it was filling and delicious! I love when I stumble on a quick idea and it turns out wonderfully!
Any big plans for the weekend? As for me – I’m scheduled to run 14 miles – THAT’S FARTHER than I’ve ever run before! You think I’ll make it?? 
HAPPY FRIDAY!
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you will kill 14 miles.
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By kristin on 03.12.10 3:24 pm | Permalink
14 miles!? My plans include a Saturday trip to a winery so you are in much better shape than me
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By Beth @ DiningAndDishing on 03.12.10 3:41 pm | Permalink
love the flashback photo!
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By janetha on 03.12.10 3:44 pm | Permalink
You can do it! Good luck on the run.
I loooove me some pickles!
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By Jessica @ How Sweet on 03.12.10 3:45 pm | Permalink
That feels like a silly question for me. i go to Brown, and if they tore down my dorm I’d be homeless! Haha
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By Evan Thomas on 03.12.10 3:45 pm | Permalink
I get super sappy in August when everyone is getting ready to go back to college. I used to work at the bookstore at B-W: it was fantastic the beginning of each semester because I could work as many hours as I wanted, got to see all my friends when they came in to buy their stuff, and I got 25% off textbooks!!!
You totally got those 14 miles in you.
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By Alicia on 03.12.10 3:51 pm | Permalink
I went to Brandeis and I loved it, and would go back except right now I’m really mad at it. They are just screwing up big time-they cut the swim team, are cutting the theater dept, cutting faculty, it sucks!
I had a big day trip planned tomorrow, but it looks like my hubby has to work, so now I don’t know! Good luck on your long run!
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By Morgan on 03.12.10 4:07 pm | Permalink
Of course you’ll make it! You’re a rockstar. Happy Friday!
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By Joanne on 03.12.10 4:23 pm | Permalink
Ohio State! I loved it while I was there and still love it, but in hindsight I wish I had gone to a smaller school where I would have a little more accountability because I went a little crazy and ended up on the six year plan. OOPS
Good luck with our 14 miler. I am training for my first 1/2 right now and I have finally figured out I am NOT a runner. So this will be my first and last half
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By Angela on 03.12.10 4:26 pm | Permalink
Don’t you love how crispy Flat Out wraps get? Good luck with your 14 miles! You’ll do great!!
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By K on 03.12.10 4:30 pm | Permalink
awwwww! I loved college too! I went to Penn State and it was ABSOLUTELY amazing. Love your dinner. A dia always makes me happy and you know I love me some pickles. This weekend ummm taxes? Good luck with the run!
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By Erica on 03.12.10 4:34 pm | Permalink
Let’s make plans to head up there ASAP. I would like to add the following things to the list of things to do:
-Eat Fireballs from Jed’s
-Eat Stuffed Breadsticks from Polleye’s
-Eat a sub from Mister Spots
-Drink @ Jed’s
-Drink a Legal Joint from Brathaus
-Smoke a cig in MAC beach
-Dance on a platform (tables will also do)
Yeah, I think about does it.
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By Angelina on 03.12.10 4:56 pm | Permalink
Of course you’ll make it!!! Have fun running!
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By Heather @ Side of Sneakers on 03.12.10 5:09 pm | Permalink
BGSU Go Falcons!!
you will master the 14……
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By Murphy's dad on 03.12.10 6:27 pm | Permalink
I also went to BG and just graduated 2 years ago and I was so upset when I heard about my good ‘ol ghetto Rodgers dorm was being knocked down. The best friends of college and the girls I know will be in my wedding someday were all new-found friends when I was 19 living there. They’re also building more down by offenhauer. I was bummed your friend made a list of the “what the hell’s healthy” bg lifestyle because while I forgot about fireballs from jeds the mister spot’s beer delivery to your apartment, $3 shot night at downtown or 4 am pita pit runs were all just awful (ly fantastic at the time).
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By Colleen on 03.12.10 8:44 pm | Permalink
Went to dinner and Mitchell’s Ice Cream with the husband (new yogurt – peanut butter chocolate pretzel… YUM!); running 7 mi Sunday. Good luck with your long run.
P.S. Made your Turkey Taco Quinoa Stew last night… HOLY DELICIOUS!!! I added some chipotle in adobo for smokiness and it was awesome! Thanks for sharing. The husband really liked it too, and leftovers may even have tasted better.
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By Carly on 03.12.10 10:58 pm | Permalink
That flat out quesadilla wrap sure looks good! I really salute you on eating those pickles! Aren’t they too sour? I know those we have here are really sour. Maybe yours are sweet and crunchy? hmmm…
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By Jeannie on 03.13.10 3:24 am | Permalink
MMM, love spicy oats!
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By Marissa on 03.13.10 12:27 pm | Permalink
I went to the University of Vermont and I haven’t been back since I graduated in 2000! I cannot believe I graduated college ten years ago.
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By Lee on 03.13.10 12:45 pm | Permalink
Good luck with your run in this rain! I’m sure you’ll do amazing!
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By Heather on 03.13.10 2:41 pm | Permalink
I went to college at Fredonia in Western NY Like you, I would kill to go back to those years. The most wonderful times of my life–exploring who I was and I was SO much more adventurous. Then I moved 3000 miles away to grad school in Oregon and while that was a blast, it was MUCH more work and a lot less drinking
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By beth on 03.13.10 5:52 pm | Permalink
Another reason I like you – we both love dill pickles!!
I went to Southern Illinois University, but I didn’t graduate – they dropped the field hockey program at the end of my freshman year, and there went my athletic scholarship!
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By Biz on 03.13.10 10:16 pm | Permalink
Man, that sandwich look so good…I love TJs spicy jalapeno sausage!
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By Kaitlin on 03.14.10 1:38 pm | Permalink
I went to BGSU too! Graduated in 2004, and have been back 3 times. Luckily my BFF was there until 2006, so I had a place to crash. Loved seeing your friend’s list of the best food/drinks in BG. No wonder we all gained so much weight during college.
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By Bridget on 03.16.10 9:27 am | Permalink
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