Excited for Summer!

Well, this summer is certainly upon us here at Taste Buddees! And it sure looks like it's going to be an exciting one! After finishing my junior year of college (Spencer's sophomore year) (where did the thyme fly!?), which brought about new friends, new memories, and new opportunities, we're gearing up for new adventures.  I've started working on my senior thesis (a bit early, I know, but I'm an anxious guy!), will start summer classes tomorrow (yeesh, already!?), will be performing improv comedy with Paperback Rhino in NYC (can't wait!), and also have a writing thing in upstate NY in July. Spencer is equally excited for his internship at College Humor! Oh yeah, and we're also excited for the launch our blog, TASTEBUDDEES!, which you're reading right now! By the looks of things, it's going to be quite the busy summer for ol' Nick and Spencer! And it will be for you, too, if you're planning on following our blog!

But I definitely won't be too pressed for thyme to do some baking! I'm really excited to prepare all sorts of treats and snacks and breads to put online for you all to enjoy, as is Spencer. Treats like these NUTELLA BROWNIES Spencer 'n me whipped up a few weeks ago:

Boy, were they tasty! The perfect snack for two buddies to alleviate some stress in anticipation of finals week, which turned out not to be so bad. That is to say, we survived! Ha! I actually had ZERO finals, but Spencer had SEVERAL. 

But we made it through.

Spencer is leaving this afternoon for home, then to NYC for his grand comedy adventure. I'm really happy and excited for him and can't wait to see him when we head out in about a month!

In the meantime, I'll be kicking it around IC. It's such a great place in the summertime! The civilian population comes out from the woodwork and enjoys the beautiful summer sunshine without the congested foot traffic of the semester. It'll be nice to sit outside Java House and listen to the breeze, the pounding of jackhammers, and the pattering of the feet of tiny pets on the sidewalk without the incessant greetings of passersby.

And, heck, maybe I'll even make my way downtown this afternoon! Last night brought a bit of rain, but the sun poked out for a little bit, so hopefully the sidewalks have dried off by now. From my window, though, the trees are waving quite a bit, which means a wind, which means it might be a front coming through! The local weather says there's a chance of strong storms tomorrow evening, but I hope they hold off until I get back to the apartment from my class!

I'm pretty excited to start my first ever summer class, but also a little nervous. I like to be prepared (as I mentioned about starting my thesis!), so when I went to buy my books yesterday and the bookstore didn't have them in stock yet, I was a little miffed! Oh well, qui sera sera!

Maybe if I get too anxious about school tomorrow, I'll just have to bake myself a little treat. Who has suggestions!? Are you excited for summer, too?

(recipe from our friends at littlebittybakes)