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*** Serve on a plate with lettuce and garnish with tomatoes or other vegetables.*** Photo Credits: Margaret Linandjaja. Taken with Sony Xperia Z.

Hello comrades, So my school year is almost wrapped up, and I must say, it's been quite a ride. Not necessarily in a good way. But it's been a trip. I started this blog initially not knowing if I'd take to it. My original idea for a blog was a lot more ambitious. I was going to photograph food in some of the on-campus vending machines, then eat it on an empty stomach and monitor the side effects. I was hell bent on this project for a good number of weeks before I was persuaded that such an undertaking would be bad for my health. So I decided to take the opposite route and try to diet. This quarter, however, I met with mixed success. I couldn't really lose weight. This was probably my worst quarter, academically and otherwise. So I couldn't really commit because I was too stressed out most of the time, and my plans would either be derailed by events outside of my control or be abandoned when I lost motivation. This being said, I still had fun dieting. I managed to cut myself off from some bad habits that had been sapping away at my health- like drinking Mountain Dew and boozing out. I've also tried to quit eating fried food, but I have yet to fully commit to this. Ultimately, I think I'm going to continue posting to this blog over the summer. Just because my class is ending doesn't mean my diet is immediately going to become null and void! I do want to get healthier, and now that I've gotten into the swing of blogging, it's getting pretty contagious! So I should have a new post up sometime next week. I might lower my posting to just one post per week, or I'll try to fire off two per week. We'll see how it goes. Thanks for reading, everyone! I hope you continue to follow my adventures.

(Photo credit for all photos: Krista Bellardo)

Photo Credit: Madeline Apperson You have taught me to look at myself from a different point-of-view; one which steps back to break down the ways of the world. I have learned that as we grow up we realize that life is not perfect and perhaps we are not as functional as we once thought. Sometimes it is the things that make us less functional, less perfect, and most scared, which direct us to the things that make us happy. And through your weeks, I have learned just that. For each tear, each moment of anxiety, and every chance to escape from fear, reminds me of my goal (set up through you), to achieve happiness. With you, we have ventured to yoga classes, made tea, searched for relaxing products, and even bought a bunny. Together we have gone out into this strange world searching for things to make us happy. Sure these "things" were exciting and made us happy, but how long could 12 tea bags last, 16 pieces of gum stay flavorful, and a bunny stay so sweet and innocent? It was a matter of time before these events were over, gone, or grew up, to which we realized we needed something else to make us happy. So we detoxed and bought a dog, and even ate granola bars searching for similar results. Of course these worked. But they too came and went. Now, looking back, we sure did stumble over the best stress management, reliever, and voice of all time; ourselves. There is no food, no drink, no pet, or no practice that can fully make us happy. Sure these things all help, and perhaps the past statement contradicts all that I have posted within your walls, but there is nothing as sweet as self-satisfaction. I told you from day 1 what my mom said, "you dictate your own happiness." It was our voice and our life which we once complained about, felt anxious by, and even overwhelmed, but through the weeks we've learned to find our happiness within. I appreciate our journey and those who have been along for the ride. Yes I learned how to manage my stress, but what I learned most of all was myself. until next time... -m

Rilakkuma Japanese Omelette Rice - Video Tutorial. The video tutorial for the omelette rice is now up! Hope you enjoy it!! Please leave your feedback and feel free to share it around.

I made Rilakkuma Omelette Rice yesterday to experiment with food designs. Omelette rice is very common in Japan and it can be served as another quick meal for lunch or dinner. The word Rilakkuma means relax for "Rilak" and bear for "kuma". I had a lot of fun making this even though it's my first time. A video tutorial will be up soon. So stay tuned!!

My first video log. Some Do's and Don't's I learned over the course of my dieting!