Nutrition, Food, Travel and More: AVID

EAR INFECTION...that's right I have some fluid in my ear messing with my equilibrium and some nasal congestion. So the doc prescribed me some meds and I was on my way. Actually, let me back track since I didn't share these yesterday.

Since we all know greasy, slimy foods are not good for us, it is best to limit them, but sometimes they really hit the spot. Sunday afternoon we were on base for a few things and decided to stop by the Oceanview Grill for lunch. Keep in mind I have very limited options here and the salad bar is really lacking. In fact my only real option is the fish sandwich. While it is fried, I like that it is an actual fish filet not some processed slab of fish, and it is not as slimy as one would expect from a 24/7 cafe.

Ryan ordered this cheesesteak.

Yesterday I started my morning off with a nice filling whole wheat bagel...

topped with this...

which equalled a really nice and tasty breakfast for me.

Then I headed off to school to sub and do some training for my new job. I guess I should fill everyone in on my new PART time job. I am now a tutor with the AVID program at the middle and high schools here (American of course). If you are not familiar with the AVID program, here is a definition I found online:
What is AVID?AVID is a program designed to help underachieving middle and high school students prepare for and succeed in colleges and universities. Students in the program commit themselves to improvement and preparation for college. AVID offers a rigorous program of instruction in academic “survival skills” and college level entry skills. The AVID program teaches the student how to study, read for content, take notes, and manage time. Students participate in collaborative study groups or tutorials led by tutors who use skillful questioning to bring students to a higher level of understanding.

AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. Time is spent preparing students for college and really encouraging them to do their best. There is a section of 7-8th graders that I have been working with so far. It's really a lot of fun and I am looking forward to doing more hours. I am also excited because even though I missed the deadlines for applying for my intership with Oklahoma, I think I will be able to do this for my internship starting next fall. This means I know I will have an internship I enjoy and it also means I don't have to turn down the program next year to do an internship somewhere else. After I get more training in and work more with the kids I will be sure to post an update.

After I returned home yesterday, from school and the doctor, I thought some major Vitamin C was in order. Ryan brought this home and was like, "not sure but I think this is a grapefruit" and guess what? he was totally right!

It was delicious. Just what the doctor ordered!!!

Ok, so before I tell you about where you can find a giveaway for chocolate, let me show you what I discovered while at the store the other day. These mini candy bars completely satisfied my sweet tooth and thankfully they only have 70 calories.

Isn't is cute? (The bar, not the dorm style furniture, LOL, they provided us with standard furniture when we moved here because we weren't allowed to bring our furniture.)