A Quesadilla, Italian-Style

Yesterday was supposed to be Tina's (my new DSLR) big debut into the world, but I got so caught up in the excitement of being able to "dress down" for school (we have a black yoga pants, black socks and black t-shirt uniform) that I walked out the door without her! Sigh.

Fridays are one of our flex days- we technically don't have classes, but we usually have a workshop or private meetings with teachers or rehearsals. Yesterday we workshopped our monologues for today's audition (which will be used to cast the spring season). It is really a pleasure to get to watch my classmates working with our professors- I learn so much from them every day, and their feedback on my work is invaluable.

I was HANGRY when I got home around 6:30p, so I decided to whip up a quesadilla, Italian style. 

I busted open these TJ's Fire Roasted Red Peppers that I had purchased a while back and forgot about. They leave the whole pepper in tact in the jar (minus stem and seeds, natch), which I find incredibly exciting for some reason- I think I was expecting pepper strips, but NOPE- full on red pepper action.

I topped a TJ's Low Carb Mini Wheat Tortilla with a roasted red pepper and some sliced Mozzarella and shredded Asiago. I topped with another mini tortilla and cooked like a grilled cheese sandwich, pressing with a weighted lid. 

Though it would have been delicious on it's own, this meal was made EPIC with the addition of some TJ's Eggplant Garlic Spread.

Simple, sweet and savory. My kind of meal.

And NOW I'm off to get ready for my audition! I'm a little nervous, but I feel perfectly prepared and totally ready! I'm DEFINITELY bringing Tina today in hopes of snapping some shots of my gorgeous classmates in their audition gear!

Have you been preparing for anything lately? Anything coming up that you're nervous/ excited about?

Friar's Club Scholarship Reception!

Yesterday was a whirlwind! I rushed out of the house in the AM after scrambling to make sure I had everything I needed for the day!

Breakfast was a Clif Kid Zbar (SO. YUMMY) and an apple.

After a morning full of Voice and Speech classes my classmates and I took a quick break to enjoy lunch outside!

 My TJ lunch happytown- edamame with garlic and olive oil, TJ's Masala Lentil Dip, TJ's Sweet Potato Chips, TJ's Seaweed snacks and a TJ's Fiberful bar!

We had our Kinetics class outside- what fun! We worked on a scene from William Inge's Picnic. I left class early with my classmate Jonny to head into Manhattan to accept our Friar's Club Scholarships! The Friar's Foundation Adopt A Scholar program gives scholarship awards to NYC performing arts students. I'm so grateful to have been selected for this award! I was invited to perform a piece from my one-woman show, A Woman In Progress, which was very exciting, but also a bit nerve-wracking! 

Getting ready to perform for an incredibly esteemed audience- OH THE NERVES! 

Jonny spoke on behalf of the Brooklyn College contingency with honesty, gratitude and of course, a bit of chop-busting humor- as is necessary at the Friar's Club (perhaps you've heard of their Celebrity Roasts?).

And then I took the stage! My monologue was very well received and I got a lot of great feedback!

Today is a catch-up day- I've got homework galore, an article to write for Brokelyn, details for the NYC Blogger Playdate to arrange and cleaning, cooking and preparations to be made for tonight's potluck dinner with my classmates!

What are your plans for the weekend?