About

Hello, my name is Ashley (I am 25).

I am getting my PhD in Rhetoric and Composition back home in Indiana. Thus, I study a lot. I write a lot. I read a lot. Also, I teach on top of that. I drink coffee like water to study. And I drink wine to cope with the stress. With that said, I am a stress-eater. While I worked to finish up my thesis/oral exams, I noticed how much food I consumed to “get through.” This has happened all my life. I decided to make a change. I have always been a fan of the women food-bloggin’ subculture, and I thought I would give it a try. If I am putting my dietary habits out there, I have to be held accountable, right? With my own graduation, my brother’s, my birthday, and other summer events ahead, I think there is no better time than now.

With that said, I am not on a diet. I am trying to change my food habits. I love food way to much. I love derby pie way to much. This doesn’t mean I will eat cupcakes all day, unless it is a really bad day. I value healthy foods and will make a sincere effort to really think about what goes into my body. Also, I am no athlete (unless it is soccer, I played up to college). So, I’m going to start working out, which will lead to some funny posts!

I look forward to meeting everyone.

Some things to Know About Me

Lars and Ashley meet Eugene Mirman (our favorite comedian)!

• I watch A LOT of television (House, Real Housewives, Top Chef, Weeds, Dexter, Party Down, Mad Men, MTV crap, etc.). I get very emotional sometimes and cry.
• I am in coffee shops quite often. I am not good at working at home (see bullet 1)
• I love going out for and making breakfast. (The picture on the right shows my passion for Eggs Benedict)
• I have a boyfriend named Lars. He’s finishing up his PhD and he will make some appearances.
• I watch a lot of documentaries on my Netflix while “working.”
• I watch too much Lifetime Movies.
• Since my career involves a lot of reading, I don’t get to do it  for leisure unless it is the summer.
• I teach college freshmen about the world and writing.
• I am learning how to cook, so be patient.
• I love attending and hosting parties.
• I have an obsession for typeface.
• I was voted “Most Likely to be a Stand-Up Comedian” in high school. So I may be funny? I like funny things.
• I watch everything Tori Spelling. I’m talking “Co-ed Call Girl” (Lifetime) and “Home Sweet Hollywood.” I don’t understand it. It may have started with Beverly Hills, 90210.

Basically, this is my life:

Contact: thehungryscholar@gmail.com