I believe your food intake is easier to manage when bulking. My diet has not been all too fantastic this summer because my mom cannot cook and I would probably burn the house down if I tried. Plus since it is summer, I work seven days a week.
My diet is better at school. (I actually LOST five pounds. The freshman 15? Not here brother.

) At college (I will be entering my sophomore year) I have the priveledge and honor to be served at every meal by a professional cook (thank you, delicious and amazing dining halls!
Like many posting here, I do not keep a log but rather I mentally think about what I eat. Since I am bulking, I know I need to consume a great deal of quality food, especially since I try to workout 5 days a week. I know that even if I gain some fat on my thin frame, I will have the discipline to work it off come summertime.
Therefore, I walk into the dining hall for breakfast and eat a few eggs and some whole grain cereal. For lunch I'll grab a tuna sandwich on wheat. For dinner I'll pile up some chicken or beef with some rice or pasta and some veggies like broccoli or carrots
In between meals I'll go to the "grab n go" and get a meaty sandwich, plus a couple protein shakes.
I know I have the fairly unique scenario of being in college where quality food is made professionally for me every day, so I plan on making the most of it!