Cold Remedies

Yesterday when I told Jeff I wasn't feeling well he said that his mother always makes him green tea with lemon, honey and ginger. I gave it a try and it's great! Other cold remedies include dayquil, tissues infused with lotion and warm meals like this one - couscous with spinach, chickpeas, sun dried tomatoes and sriracha.

What you need:

1 Packet of green tea (or loose tea in an infuser)

1 teaspoon of peeled and chopped ginger

1 teaspoon honey

1 lemon wedge 

*Jeff reminded me that the ginger gets strong if it steeps too long. I like leaving it in because it helps clear my sinuses, but if this does not appeal to you always take it out!

Hope this helps anyone who is also feeling under the weather!

Under the weather

All pictures from tumblr

Woke up feeling under the weather this morning. I felt myself getting sick yesterday, but I drank vitamin C, tea and aloe drinks in the hope of warding it off with no luck. This timing isn't the greatest, so I'm going to try and take care of myself while studying and taking midterms. Hopefully all goes well!

Pancakes and Van Gogh

Olivia's pancake

It rained every day that we were in Amsterdam, though luckily we occasionally got some time to walk around without getting drenched. My favorite meal by far was at the pancake bakery. Their pancakes are more like crepes, but they're covered in every combination from savory to sweet. I got a combination I made myself - bacon, cheese and apple. I almost finished the whole thing, which was enormous. Olivia's came with ice cream and a shot!

We went to the Van Gogh museum, which is temporarily in the Hermitage museum. I went to the Van Gogh exhibit this past year with my mother and brother and I was so happy to see more works by him! There was also an impressionism exhibit located in the Hermitage that was also really exciting to see!

I amsterdam

Planning out where to go

Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful cities I've ever been. It's so charming with the dutch houses and canal lined streets! It was pretty cold, but I overpacked by alot, so I was warm under my three or so layers of sweaters. Plus I exclusively drank camomile tea to keep warm! We got to Amsterdam on Friday after three hours of sleep. We spend the first day wandering around trying to get to know our area. Chloe introduced us to the greatest gift in the world, speculoos - essentially nutella/peanut butter type spread, but made out of cookies. There were bikes everywhere! We talked about renting them, but it was way too cold. I immediately fell in love with the house boats located along the sides of the canals. They were spacious and had homey things like wood floors, bear skin rugs, plants and walls lined with book cases. At night Amsterdam looks like a gingerbread house! The bridges and streets along the water are lit up and it's really a sight!

Sickness

All Pictures from Tumblr

I've been drawn to these pictures since I've been sick. Being cozy in warm sweaters, laying in my bed, drinking tea and missing home is all I've been doing for the past three days. It's amazing how homesick I get when I'm sick. I think everyone does though! Missing all the comforts of home, my family, my bed and especially my cat! There's nothing like an animal hanging out with you unselfishly when you're sick. Feeling better already today. Excited for a full recovery so I can have more adventures!