Good morning, blogland! 
I think I’ve finally got my exercise mojo back. As you remember, I was in a mini-slump last week, but it feels like it has lifted! (Btw, you guys had A LOT to say about “exercise guilt“!)
Last night, I had a sweaty 50-minute workout on the elliptical and then woke up bright and early for some at-home Body Pump. I feel like a new woman! 
Breakfast
This morning’s breakfast was all about the letter ‘B.’ I started with sliced banana and fresh blueberries.
And then moved onto a toasted whole wheat cinnamon raisin bagel with Barney Butter spread on top.
And finished with New England Coffee Breakfast Blend iced coffee.
A beautiful breakfast! 
Party Hardy
I *think* I am proud of my alma mater: Princeton Review lists top party schools
Lucky #13!!!
In college, I could party with the best of ‘em! Seven years later, however, it’s a totally different story. Grandma needs to be in bed after 2 glasses of wine! 
Seriously, though, college was such a blast for me! Especially since, in high school, I was shy and dorky. A little booze helped me come out of my shell! 
And, just for fun, here are some of my “party hardy” photos from college.
This pic is from Senior Week. The mean looking girl may not look like my friend, but she’s my best friend from college. She looks a lot nicer in this photo!
That was a fun night!
Question of the Day
Was/is your college a party school? Did it make this year’s Princeton Review list?
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Thanks for sharing those old photos, they are hilarious!
omg those pictures are classic! Looks like you lived out your college years
I turned into a grandma after college, too LOL
Don’t know if my colleges made the list (Clemson & Auburn) – but they sure where party schools!
I went to the University of Florida…last year we were number one, but it seems we have slipped to number two! Working in a bar for 3 of the 4 years I can definitely agree with Princeton’s rankings
Oh to be in college again without a care in the world…
oh boy those are the real deal right there! lol
I went to a small university in northern ontario canada. You better believe we are probably the number one party school in canada. But we also have the best BA of education school in Canada so I guess we are known for a few things bahaha. Honestly though…friends of friends/bands…anyone! would come up to our school knowing it had a reputation and they were lookin for a good time! They most likely got one! lol
Wow I had no idea Union was such a big party school… it’s so small that I’m surprised it made the list, anyway.
I went to Bucknell – pretty big party school but not on the list. Union was my 2nd choice school though!
Aww love the “B” breakfast! I’m an elementary teacher, and my kids would love that! And those pictures are awesome! I go to UF and it’s said to be a “party school”, I had my fair share of it!
I think that most colleges are party schools! I happened to live in the party house at my college for a semester. I had no idea what I was in for when I moved in, I just wanted the cheap apartment! It. was. CRAZY!
LOL – My school was number 5 on the list!
I went to Butler University which is a pretty big party school but not on the list. They keep it quiet
I love the “B” breakfast – so fun!
Your B-fast looks delicious!
I didn’t go to college in US so unfortunately I didn’t have so much fun as you had!
My schools are #2 and #9! (UF and FSU) Good times
That breakfast looks amazing! Those pictures really make me miss my college days and brings back fond memories of all those parties..I’ve certainly turned things down A LOT since I’ve left, but still know how to throw down when I need to
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Love the “B” breakfast!
Glad your work out groove is back
it can be so hard to get back into the swing of things!
Those blueberries look yummy!
I went to U of Iowa…12th on the list!
BOSTON COLLEGE!
I had a blast in college as well and even though we didn’t make the list, we definitely know how to have a good time!
Tina you crack me up with your college photos. It makes me want to party with you!
I go to Penn State, which was ranked #1. Funny thing is I don’t party at ALL almost! Haha.
i went to nyu – i never saw my neighbors and could only sign 3 people into a building at once! parties were tough haha. most people went out since we were right in the city – it was definitely a different college experience. love those college throwback photos!
I went to Indiana University which is ALWAYS on the list, although one year we were no longer on the Playboy list of party schools because they said that “it was inappropriate to include a professional in a list of a amateurs,”, haha!
Do you know if UVM is on any of the lists? It’s not on the party one, I don’t think.
what brand of bagels are those!? I love cinnamon raisin but I can never find whole-wheat versions!
Haha yes the University of Southern California WAS a party school! I had a great time there! But my liver is glad I am no longer an undergrad for sure!
@Amanda: I’m not sure to tell ya the truth. A friend gave them to us. I believe they’re from a local bakery.
Hahah love the party pics. My college, Fordham, didn’t make the list but we always said we partied as hard as we worked!
oh i miss college so much! i live vicariously thru my little bro now…at the #6 party school. hell ya! WEST VIRGINIA UNIV. many a times we’ve been #1. needless to say, those days for me were nuts
Those pictures are so hilarious!
Proud Penn Stater right here
#1
LOVE the old photos… i have plenty of those, but none digital!! Must get scanning!! Love the “B” breakfast. Very elementary school teacher of you
INDIANA UNIVERSITY #14!!! I personally believe we should be higher, I’m so sad I only have one precious year left at this amazing place.
I saw your post and mixed up some blueberries and bananas for b-fast too thanks for the idea! Yummm:)
My school is #1!! Go Penn State!…even though I’m not a HUGE partier
Your flowers are beautiful!! Congrats on the photo shoot btw!!
i love your party photos! Good times….lol
Don’t get me started on my college party days…what a blur. I went to UT Austin…hook ‘em horns and I’m pretty sure we made the list every time! Hello?! 6th Street!
Go Wisconsin! UW-Madison made the list at #8!
My school didn’t make the list but I spent A LOT of time at school #6 since that’s where my boyfriend was at. I love your college pics!
ha my college is the opposite of a party school, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t parties! however, many, many students spend friday night studying. we socialize at the library!
you went to union?? i grew up around there (in clifton park)
my undergrad is definitely not on the list 
I went to Denison University where James Frey’s partying demise began – he wrote A Million Little Pieces. Needless to say it epitomized party school.
Thankfully my school did not, however, half the Big 10 did. I went to the University of Minnesota and I have a feeling that most colleges in the Big 10 are similar
Georgia! Bulldog! #4.
Overall, I think alot of colleges are known for partying. Mine has “the groups” that party and such, but it’s not notoriously known for drinking! Looks like you made the best of it though
Wow…I’m actually shocked that the University of Massachusetts didn’t top the list. haha…I know it used to. Maybe times are changing for Umass?
I’m stoked to buy the October Shape issue…that must have been a blast to participate as a model for the shoot. How fun!
Lovin’ the “B” breakfast too…:D
Gotta love U. I can’t believe we made #13 though!
I went to Florida State a year or so after we were named #1 party school in the nation. This caused the Tallahassee Police Dept. to form what they called “Party Patrol” — with the sole purpose of driving around on Friday and Saturday night arresting underage drinkers and breaking up house parties. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Despite that annoyance, I still managed to have a darn good time.
hahahaha these photos are awesome!
Where do you find ww cinnamon raisin bagels?
“B” is quite a useful letter! Those pictures of your college years made me really crack up. I currently attend Barnard College, Columbia University and it is the LEAST party school around. We are all a bunch of nerds haha.
I go to Wash U in St. Louis.. VERY intense academically and unfortunately not a party school whatsoever
I’m shocked my school didn’t make it on the list. But not surprised that Penn State was #1. I went to a couple parties there, and they were always insane.
I went to Ohio U but also partied with friends at penn state.
Nope, my school wasn’t on the list, which I expected. There are some parties here but I didn’t really partake in much. I mostly liked to party at home with my girlfriends. These days it takes just 1 glass of wine to put this old lady to bed, haha
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