Just say no to Ramen

Last year I hit an all time low. I was sitting on my bedroom floor, newspapers covered the floor, I was sitting with my back to the wall, and I was drinking Coca Cola and eating a bowl of Ramen Noodles. For most college students this might have been an all time high, but for a college student who has a degree from Johnson & Wales in Baking and Pastry Arts I felt like an absolute failure. I went to a school where I learned how to cook and I was subjecting my body to overly salted chicken stock and strange noodles that kind of taste good dry.

I of course excused my way through the Ramen low by eating Ramen at least once a week. I told myself that I wasn't at JWU anymore, and real college students have less time than culinary students AND Emerson students have even less time because we are proven to be strangely over-achieving. I just didn't have time for meals, or so I thought.

This year I have decided to challenge myself a little bit more. I am going to try to go the entire first semester without resorting to Ramen as a meal. I know this doesn't sound very daring or courageous or even challenging, but this means that I am going to be making meals real home-made meals. I have no idea how this is going to work, and I am praying that I won't be longingly watching the Ramen.

Besides the Ramen I really would like to eat healthier this year. What? Aren't new years resolutions and healthier eating for after New Years? Yeah I know, but who feels like eating healthy in the middle of a New England winter. All I want to do in January is bake bread and survive on fresh bread and chicken soup all day long. I know that this summer I have been healthier and happier because my mom's been helping me by making meals every dinner. Now if only I could figure out which bag she could fit in.

My bags are packed, and soon the van will be packed. Tomorrow at 4 we will be on our way to Boston and I will be embarking on this journey. Will I actually make it or will the cheap, quick meal that is Ramen noodles lure me away from my goal. I really can't tell you right now, but stay tuned because you know that I'll be filling you in on every close moment and every fabulous meal. If you want to join me on this challenge let me know. I think college students, singles, and young adults everywhere need to just say no to Ramen and end the stereotype.

Happy Eating!!!

Emily