Final Day of Maine Nomz

Today is the last full day I'm spending in the United States, I'm off to the United Kingdom tomorrow and I could not be more excited! I've been trying to eat pretty healthy lately for multiple reasons: the main one being that I refuse to be another American stereotype overseas, but I always just feel so much better when I eat foods that are good for my body as well. One of my top favorite meals at home I've had are the salads I've been making (food always tastes better to me when I've made it myself). Plus I don't want to be spending lots of $$ abroad, so making my own food now will get me into good habits.

Arugula, Romaine lettuce, Spring Mix, Kidney Beans, Corn, Chicken, Cucumber, Celery, and Avocado created this perfection

I made the usual 40-minute run up and down my nature trail driveway this morning to start my metabolism burning early, and by the time I had showered/put my face on/picked a decent outfit for the quirky weather, I was pretty hungry. Mom chose a restaurant in the small town of Demariscotta nearby called "Chrissy's," and when we arrived it seemed to have something for all the high-maintenance eaters in my family, so we chose a small table by the door to enjoy the sunshine (<-- FINALLY).

New running shoes! Working that pavement...or rocks and dirt?

Mom and I like splitting different dishes, (it makes us feel like we're portion-controlling ourselves while still enjoying various items on the menu) so we decided on a "Mexican Rice Bowl" and a Veggie Sandwich. The Mexican Rice Bowl was filled with rice (the obvious one), black beans, scallions, spinach, carnitas (pork), avocado slices, salsa, and an egg on top--it was AMAZING. Sort of like a Chipotle burrito bowl but 100x better. The Veggie sandwich was italian bread, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, carrots, pesto mayo, tomato, avocado, cucumber, and then we decided to add chicken and bacon for extra protein and flavor. So I guess the meat in the Veggie sandwich just made it more of a well-rounded sandwich, but also makes for an incorrect name...it was still delicious regardless.

"Mexican Rice Bowl"

"Not-So-Veggie Sandwich" with orzo salad on the side

Overall, I've had the most amazing time in Maine and it's a shame I can't stay longer. From the lobster & clams in excess, to the perfect-sweater weather, adorable "foodie" towns, and my marathon of a driveway that helped me get back into running, I'm going to miss it. I'll definitely have to come back sometime this year, however, I can't wait for the excitement that the rest of my summer will bring--London, I'm coming for you!

My older brother, Kenny, and I enjoying our last day romping in the fields of Maine

The view from my backyard...Yeah, I'm going to miss this a lot

-KIM