tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63708452793674763312024-03-18T22:24:42.989-05:00Sweeter In TennesseeMeganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06719989905184708314noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370845279367476331.post-11288227207990306082013-08-29T16:03:00.002-05:002013-08-29T16:03:56.615-05:00my brother got married<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My brother got married this past weekend! In one word, the wedding was <em>perfect</em> {at least that is how I hope the bride and groom felt} Everything went smooth, things ran on time, everyone looked stunning, and there was a genuine aura of happiness in the air. To say I would do the wedding a million times over is an understatement. My brother and <em>sister</em> exude love and it is so easy to get wrapped up in a weekend of wonderfulness with their love and happiness at the center. They are two of my <em>favorites</em>. Jancye looked <strong>beautiful</strong>. I am not saying this because I am biased, or trying to earn brownie points, but easily one of the most gorgeous brides I have seen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">PJ {pre-Jancye} time, Mitch was an incredible guy, no doubt, one of my favorites. But something about when Jancye came along did something happen to my brother, and in the best way possible. He loved deeper, laughed more, and worked harder than I have ever seen him work, because he had a desire to provide for her. She is the <em>best</em> thing that has ever happened to him, by far. He is perfect for her and her for him. They complete each other, something I have never seen until in a couple until them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jancye is smart, funny, extremely thoughtful and easily one of the nicest people I have ever met. When Mitch was asked his favorite thing about J, it was her ability to always see the good in people and never the bad. And it is so true. I have always wanted a sister and I don’t think I could have been any luckier with my first sister even if I picked her out myself. She is one I can laugh with, cry with, and I am sure one day swap stories about husbands and babies. She is pretty great.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So to Mitch & Jancye, thank you for being a wonderful couple and having the best wedding. You two are pretty incredible and I am thankful every day to have you in my life. The sappy blog post is because I was too emotional to tell you all of this this past weekend </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div>
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^ my favorite picture of them ever ^</div>
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Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06719989905184708314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370845279367476331.post-75602639316047463812013-04-18T10:24:00.002-05:002013-04-18T10:24:14.132-05:00Pinterest Tips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
While Pinterest is any easy place to store genius ideas, gorgeous homes, and delicious recipes.-how many of those are actually tested and tried. Below are a few I have tried out and my honest opinions on them.</div>
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CocoPPA App-I enjoyed playing around with it and seeing what was available but I don't feel <em>"safe"</em> keeping it on my iphone. In order to start an app it goes through a "process" that kind of looks like it is connecting to the internet, which then takes longer to open the app. I ended up deleting all that I added. Not worth the time. </div>
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Leather Jacket, White Tee, Flared Jeans, Cute Shoes -<strong> LOVED</strong> this outfit. Comfy, casual, cute. So simple to throw together and can be paired with fun accessories and a cute purse. </div>
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Teeth Whitening System-It works well! I recommend making your paste solution to use for a couple times, otherwise, it gets somewhat time consuming. I would compare the results to Crest White Strips.<br />
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<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/76068681178019507/" target="_blank">4.</a> <a href="http://www.beautybooklove.com/2012/12/how-to-clean-your-makeup-brushes-like.html" target="_blank">5.</a> <a href="http://tribesports.com/blog/sexy-legs-workout" target="_blank">6.</a></div>
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Taco Seasoning-Once I found out what really is in <a href="http://www.hellocotton.com/to/5p4b#http://www.bloggymoms.com/xn/detail/4608538:BlogPost:244690" target="_blank">packaged taco seasoning</a> I started to rethink if taco seasoning was needed. Once I ran across this recipe I knew that not only was it needed, but it is super easy to make since having all ingredients on hand. <em>Definitely</em> make the recipe in bulk and I always use more than what is called for. Store extras in freezer and have available any time.</div>
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Make Up Brush Cleaning- LOVED it. I ended up loving the feel of my brushes <em>better </em>after washing it like this then right after I first bought them. Be prepared tho, some brushes took about 24 hours to dry.<br />
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Leg Workout- I did this round of workouts the other night and not only were my legs <em>burning</em> but I was sweating more than I had previously running 4 miles. Great exercise that leaves you feeling great but not to the point you can't walk the next day.</div>
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Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06719989905184708314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370845279367476331.post-46646575119860205232013-04-05T15:35:00.002-05:002013-04-05T16:32:13.040-05:00Friday LettersIt is finally the weekend. Sometimes I am thankful for slow weeks at work. Reenergize, refresh, cross some personal things off the list. Weeks when you are looking so forward to the weekend does not make it acceptable to have a slow week. Cheers to Friday!<br />
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Dear Kansas City-You & I are going to reunite in about 4 hours. To say I am excited is an <i>understatement</i>. I thrive on familiarity and you are just what I need. Familiar streets, favorite restaurants, suburban running trails. If you could shape up the weather, it would be the <i>perfect </i>weekend.<br />
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Dear Family & Friends- Oh I cannot wait to see every single one of <i>you</i>. Hug, laugh, catch up, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">drink wine</span>, enjoy time together, see growing <i>baby bumps</i>. I miss all of you <b>a lot</b>. When I am super busy, I don't realize how much I need all of you. Well now I do and it is too much for words!<br />
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Dear Gap- Why do you have to make the <i>best</i> jeans ever. I boycotted you most of my life. You were a little too much for this babysitters salary. Now, your outlet is 10 minutes from me. You fit me like a <i>glove</i>. Which leads me too...<br />
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Dear White Jeans- We are experiencing a love/hate relationship. <i>Love</i> because you are beautiful and springy and a perfect addition to outfits. Hate because you <i>stress</i> me out. Slip on some white jeans and you are a magnet for dirt, coffee, dirty hands. Too much.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Update: I have never broken a bottle of nail polish <strong>in my life</strong>--so naturally, when do I break my<em> first</em>. When I am wearing white pants!</span><br />
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Dear Gym- We are in a very <i>committed</i> relationship right now. We see each other 5-6 days a week. Thats more than I can say for any other relationship of mine. Can we work on where the weight is being lost tho? I have areas where I would love to work on, just leave my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">gluteus maximus</span> alone. I am quite fond of that area and you just keep making it smaller. Lets work on, say, the thighs or tummy. Anywhere but the butt. Jeans fit better with a butt.<br />
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Dear Weekend- You are shaping up to be the <b>best one ye</b>t! Baby showers, Royals Opening Day, dinners out, seeing old friends, the ACM's. So much <i>wonderful</i> in one weekend!<br />
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Loving nude nail polish for spring. </div>
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Best running shoes I have owned. </div>
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Colbie Caillat Pandora. On repeat. In the morning. At night. All the time. Do it, you won't regret it. </div>
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Spring flowers are needed for this long winter.</div>
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With a little bit of chilly weather left, pairing layers and unexpected items. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">on Wednesday, my uncle lost a battle with time.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">he always had the ability to put a smile on your face.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I will miss him being there to liven up the party (not that
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">in this family, you work, and then you learn to work harder.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">he exuded that in every aspect of his life.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">at his job, taking care of his car or his lawn, or his
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">he is the epitome of “work hard, play harder”.</span></div>
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after this week, I think we will all embrace time a little
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">we will hug a little longer.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">we will say more I love you’s.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">he will be extremely missed.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">my heart hurts thinking about him not being here anymore.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">my heart breaks for the family members he has left behind.</span></div>
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brother, brother and sister-in-laws and that we will see him again one day.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and because life is better with country music, I thought of
him when I heard this song on my way home from Iowa. it will always make me
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just need a little green in my pocket <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I can buy my buddies a round <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All I want is a place to lay my head with the
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the day they lay me down <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">One of my New Year's Resolutions was to work out at least three times a week.</div></div><br />
I always make resolutions and never stick to them. Just like I always give up something for lent, and in all my years of existence, I have never succeeded in completing the 40 days.<br />
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This year, since I documented them and shared them here, I feel like I am being held more accountable for them. Every time I see my brother he asks how the gym is. It is nice to have them out there so you feel like you really need to stick to them or you are letting more than yourself down.<br />
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So this year, workout 3x a week. It was a simple resolution that was turned into somewhat of an addiction. I wouldn't say I am totally dependent yet.<br />
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Since we are now 11 weeks in to the year, I have decided to document my progress.<br />
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11 weeks in and I have only failed one week so far. I have been pretty impressed with myself. Most weeks, I am making it 5x a week, other weeks, that is just not possible.<br />
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I have found myself enjoying the gym. I enjoy seeing the same faces depending on the time of day I go. I enjoy the adrenaline and energy I have after a good workout. I love the feeling of pride I have in myself after a good run. (I have not enjoyed the excess amount of laundry I now have)<br />
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I have always been active and in relatively good shape. In high school, I could eat whatever I wanted and never thought about it. In college, I found myself in jobs where I walked a lot, so I never stressed about hitting the gym. I gained weight in college but never to the point where I felt out of control of my body.<br />
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The day I graduated college though, I swear a switch flipped. Like my body accepted I was an adult and was going to make me pay for it. I started work, and more days than not I sat at a desk doing computer work. Being sedentary all day will kick your booty.<br />
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So fast forward to New Years. Resolution made and goal weight set.<br />
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My realistic goal is 12 pounds. My overzealous goal is 22lbs. For my body type and the way I want my body toned, 12 is logical (since muscle weighs more than fat :-) ).<br />
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Eleven weeks in, I am down 4.5. But I am more proud of the time, determination and love for running that I have gained from this.<br />
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I really hated running before. Running and I <i>never</i> have gotten along. In high school, I could play sports all day but throw me out to run 2 miles and I would keel over and die. Now I am running 32 minutes continuously. That isn't much. Marathon runners would laugh at that. But for me, 32 minutes, which translates to 3.5 miles, is a huge accomplishment. Something I am proud of. Now I will strive to never have to start back at the starting line. To never go back to the beginning.<br />
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It seems like when your body is telling you you can't, your mind is yelling you can't, and the world doesn't care if you can, you strive to make it happen. You strive to prove to all, that you are stronger and have more perseverance then ever before.<br />
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I love chevron. Anything I can get in chevron stripes, I will be a happy camper. So naturally when repainting my room and redoing Olivia's room I wanted to add chevron on the wall. It makes a big impact I believe in my opinion.<br />
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After searching for DIY instructions on many different websites, I couldn't find one with the dimensions I needed. I wanted my chevron strips long and a little bit flatter. Rather then tight together and pokey, if that makes sense! So here is my simple, not so simple to explain instructions.<br />
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First, figure out your measurements. I knew I wanted them longer so I figured out what distance between the peaks would be best and how thick I wanted them. The diagram below shows my measurements. 27" between peaks and 9" thickness.<br />
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Next find the middle of your wall. On my bedroom walls I wanted them to go to the floor so I started at the top of my wall, right in the middle. For Olivia's, we were only going 2/3 the way up the wall so I found the bottom, center, so that the stripes would land perfectly at the bottom.<br />
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In the middle of your wall, make a mark. That is where you first, top peak will be. Measure 9" down from that and that is where the bottom of that chevron will be.<br />
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From there, center of your wall measure 13 1/2" over on each side and then 4 1/2" down from there. That is where the down peaks will be, so measure down 4 1/2" down from 13 1/2" marks.<br />
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From there, continue that on each side of your wall. The first stripe will be the hardest so be patient with this one.<br />
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From there, you will continue to measure down 9" from each peak. You can either make all your markings at once, or do one stripe and tape and then continue. I recommend doing all your marks at once so your tape does not throw you off.<br />
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DIY Smoothie Packs is where that comes in. I love smoothies. I have a hard time getting them from McDonalds or Smoothie King because I am picky with flavors. High maintenance I know. I pretty much like strawberry smoothies and thats the extent of in.<br />
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This recipe is very versatile and easy to manipulate to your liking. Feel free to mix it up and have fun.<br />
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2 bags of frozen strawberries</div>
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-Cut any ingrediants necessary and freeze. This will keep cut up fruit pieces from freezing together. </div>
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-Measure your yogurt into mini muffin pans or regular cupcake pans. I ran out of mini muffin pans so I used regular. Each bag got 3 mini muffin size yogurt pieces or 1 regular sized cupcake pan yogurt cube in it. </div>
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-Mini pan=1 tablespoon of yogurt in each. Regular pan=3 tablespoons of yogurt. Freeze those for a few hours.</div>
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Once everything is frozen prepare your bags. Each of mine got a cup and a half of fruit and 3 tablespoons of yogurt. When preparing I will add 4oz of OJ and 1/4 of oatmeal. Since I eat it for breakfast I like to bulk of the smoothie a little. So good.</div>
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With the ingrediants listed above I was able to get 11 full size smoothies out of them. I tend to portion it in half and just use half. </div>
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Beats $5 at McDonalds. and they taste so much better.</div>
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Runza is a restaurant that we always had to make a pit stop at whenever we visited Omaha. Known for their Runza's and not having on close, I found a pretty dang close substitute.</div>
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This is one of those recipes that is super easy with simple ingredients, but do not be disturbed after reading the ingredients. They are soooo amazing. And do not disregard this recipe after seeing those pictures. It is one of those, it tastes much better then it looks!</div>
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2 lbs of Hamburger</div>
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1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup</div>
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2 cups of Colby-Jack Cheese</div>
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2 tubes of Crescent Rolls</div>
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Salt and Pepper (to taste)</div>
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Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning (to taste)</div>
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-Brown hamburger with creole seasoning and onion. Drain.</div>
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These are much more subtle, simple life style changes that are so simple they are difficult. Putting them out here makes them public, forcing me to stick to them.<br />
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1. Fitness :: Working out and I have a major love/hate relationship. I love the feeling I have after a great workout. The getting up in the morning or making a stop after work is what is difficult. This year I am going to stick to it. Hitting the gym 3x a week at least. Working on the <a href="http://www.c25k.com/">C25K</a> program right now. Starting now and getting in good shape I hope to run 500+ miles this year. That is an average of 10 miles a week. And that means I can get new running shoes next Christmas!!<br />
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2. Read 12 books. I thoroughly enjoy to read. Dorky, yes. Relaxing, definitely. I get way too attached to the characters and become sad when it is over. 12 books..one a month. Easy.<br />
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3. Patience :: something I definitely need more of. Enough said.<br />
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4. Going to try and kick the Dr. Pepper habit. It may take time.<br />
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5. Hardest one :: pay off 75% of my student loans. That means lots of saving and less frivolous spending. It will be hard and take determination but you have to start somewhere.<br />
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So there they are. Five of the about fifty that are in my head. They will happen.<br />
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2012 just seems to be a promising year.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06719989905184708314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370845279367476331.post-91637111905072916172012-01-02T14:05:00.000-06:002013-04-02T16:18:13.344-05:00Best of 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I experienced things that I could only dream of. Life seemed to never be dull and I was always on the move. The way I like it. </div>
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Dreams came true and changes were made. It was all amazing and hope 2012 can only live up to it.</div>
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January :: Chicago with the BFF for New Years. First time in Chicago..so we did all touristy things possible. :: FanFest for the Royals. A weekend of all things baseball in winter..always fun. :: Watched these guys for a week. Reminds me I don't want kids right now but of how much I love these little boys.</div>
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February :: Started with a snow skiing trip to Keystone. :: Followed by a Girls Family weekend in Atlanta. Such a blast. 25 women there to support my cousin. Amazing trip. </div>
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March :: Involved more traveling. Last and final Spring Break was spent in Cancun. Beautiful weather and great company. :: Eli Young Band Concert :: Opening Day prep for the Royals. </div>
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April :: Wouldn't be complete without running in the hot dog race. :: Three years later and my favorites still come to visit me at the games. :: Watched this sweet girl while many went to Jimmy Buffet.</div>
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May :: Don't even know where to begin with May. Easily the most amazing month of my life. :: Started with the Tim McGraw and Luke Bryan concert for a grad gift. :: The next night was my graduation party. Everyone I loved and cared for was there. It was amazing :: The day after that was graduation. So surreal to finally be making that walk down the hill in cap and gown. :: Then, the following day was moving day to Nashville and my start at CMT. What an amazing experience. </div>
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June :: The surreal experiences at CMT continued. CMT Music Awards and CMA Music Fest. Both were so fun. :: In addition, lovely friends and family made their way down to visit Music City.</div>
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July & August :: Somehow zero pictures were taken in those months. :: Began working for CMT :: Turned the big 22 :: Continued to meet people I grew up listening too :: Such wonderful months.</div>
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September :: The month started with a visit from my mom and the BFF. :: People believed it was impossible but I found a Nebraska for in Nashville. :: Shayna visited CMT :: I bought my "baby" My lovely Rebel was purchased in September. Best money ever spent. </div>
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October :: Sweet Sandy's Bachelorette Party took place. Fun to meet all her lovely friends. :: Surprise trip to California where we surprised my great Grandparents. So great to spend three days with them. </div>
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November :: CMA's!! Can't believe it. Take about a surreal experience. Seeing and meeting people beyond my wildest expectations. :: NU vs Iowa Game in Lincoln. Fun, new day after Thanksgiving Family tradition.</div>
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December :: Lovely apartment in Nashville :: Family Christmas.</div>
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This Instafriday full of busy holiday loveliness.<br />
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Easy was in the title so I thought I could handle it.<br />
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We had a bunch of holiday parties this year and after taking it to the first, I knew that it would be on the agenda for the next few.<br />
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It takes about 15-20 minutes to prepare, throw in the oven for an hour and pull out right before you head out. I had almost all of the ingredients on hand which makes this even easier.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Ingredients ::</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cans of Artichoke Hearts (chop them)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 -8oz packages of Cream Cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup of Mayonnaise</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp. of Worcestershire Sauce</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tsp of Lemon or Lime Juice</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup of Grated Cheddar Cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 can of Diced Green Chilies</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dash of Garlic Powder</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Sourdough Bread Bowl</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 loaf of Sourdough Bread (they didn't have sourdough so we used </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ciabatta and it worked just as well)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Soften cream cheese and chop artichoke hearts. Then mix all ingredients together. Hollow out your bread bowl and pour mixture into bowl. (You are then suppose to put the bread bowl lid back on before baking but I overflowed my bread bowl so it wasn't possible, and it turned out just fine.) Wrap in foil and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Unwrap foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes so bread bowl and dip brown. While it is baking cut up your loaf of bread to use to dip. Take to a party and be the hit of the party! Enjoy!<br />
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All you need is a candle (bottle of wine, liter of soda, etc), ribbon, a hole punch and a gift card.<br />
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Hole punch card.<br />
Wrap ribbon through hole. (I used tulle and raffia).<br />
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Super easy and highly appreciated.<br />
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--Close to five ingredients or less.<br />
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--Simple to cook.<br />
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Lately I have been on a new recipe kick but finding recipes that abide by these rules are difficult. This week I tried <a href="http://pearls-handcuffs-happyhour.blogspot.com/2010/05/cream-cheese-greatness.html">this</a> one. It did not disappoint.<br />
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I have posted the recipe below with a few simple changes that I made. So amazing.<br />
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<div align="center" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: Geneva; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">2-3 chicken breasts, shredded {<em>OR rotisserie chicken</em>}</span></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: Geneva; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">1 {8 oz.} pkg. cream cheese</span></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: Geneva; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">1 28 oz. can green enchilada sauce </span></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: Geneva; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">1 can black beans, drained & rinsed</span></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: Geneva; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">2 cups cooked rice </span></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: Geneva; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Tortillas </span></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: Geneva; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">1-2 cups shredded monterrey & colby cheese</span></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: Geneva; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mix chicken, 1/3 of the enchilada sauce, and softened cream cheese.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meanwhile cook rice and rinse and black beans.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pour another 1/3 of the enchilada sauce into a <i>greased</i> 9x13 glass pan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is something I did not do and ended up with missing bottoms of my enchiladas.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put rice, then beans, and then top with chicken mixture.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put upside down in baking dish.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFxeYfbo1Mg-h-3cUvHuCHQVFBL6FxlF3IHUGcrZSq3bFEcdpQuqqx3iLFLEE30RH4B7yAUP4peEkpQxI1M3Y7OIVzKWBXtHXMtSrTvpfdtwrXgS7Rs6s6R1sDmQgnglu0eqxdr5vaduvA/s1600/IMG_3115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFxeYfbo1Mg-h-3cUvHuCHQVFBL6FxlF3IHUGcrZSq3bFEcdpQuqqx3iLFLEE30RH4B7yAUP4peEkpQxI1M3Y7OIVzKWBXtHXMtSrTvpfdtwrXgS7Rs6s6R1sDmQgnglu0eqxdr5vaduvA/s400/IMG_3115.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once all in dish, top with cheese. The more the better!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Turn on your broil and broil with the foil off for five minutes to </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">get the cheese brown.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy with sour cream, salsa, or plain since they are so delicious already.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(sorry for horrible dark pictures, we tend to not eat dinner before 8pm)</div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06719989905184708314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370845279367476331.post-69118646776314096072011-12-16T20:25:00.000-06:002011-12-16T20:25:42.350-06:00InstaFridayAnother edition of InstaFriday. The past couple weeks have been slow on the Instagram front.<br />
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Enjoy the few I have.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shooting for four posts in the next week. Stay tuned!</div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06719989905184708314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370845279367476331.post-88155587021037812382011-12-05T00:59:00.002-06:002011-12-05T01:01:08.287-06:00InstaFriday (a day late)<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While I am running a few days behind, Fridays around here will be Instafriday! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Instagram has become a new addiction. It has the ability to make simple, everyday pictures turn beautiful. Love it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Busy life is much more fun carrying <a href="http://www.erincondren.com/store/index.php?cPath=129_956">this</a> beauty.<br />
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Lovely view from the office. Besides Nashville getting dark at 4:15 in the afternoon, leaving the office staring at the Rymann isn't too shabby!<br />
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I swear, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweeterintennessee">the Etsy</a> shop will be up and running soon. Many hours of work put into it.<br />
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When signing up for <a href="http://pinterest.com/meganq/">Pinterest</a>, they should warn you of the addiction. It only gets worse when I put it on my iPhone also.<br />
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My neighbors are quite festive. I appreciate their Holiday goodness when finding my house in the dark.<br />
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Yes, this is what happens a half hour before quittin' time at work.<br />
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Wonderful tastings with <a href="http://fetenashville.wordpress.com/">Miss Sara Fried</a> before Thanksgiving. A big thank you to Chef's Market..so tasty!<br />
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Ahhh. Many, many labor of love hours spent on this beauty. Now just waiting for Baby Stuhr to make her big debut.<br />
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Home sweet home for Thanksgiving. The early morning flights come with gorgeous sunrises. <br />
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The wonderful wedding of two amazing people. So perfect for the two of them.<br />
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Going to start collecting clear ornaments after the holidays. Inspirational DIY.<br />
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And the sad departure of this lovely red door. I will miss that cute Nashville apartment.<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">Last night, I spent hours holding a sweet, sweet sleeping baby while laughing uncontrollably with his momma, his momma’s momma, and my momma. It was one of those nights that you remember the importance of a lot of things in life.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">These past two weeks have been spent catching up with some very important people. It has been so great to see everyone that means the most to me. I have gotten to see one of my best friends baby for the first time, two wonderful people get married, catch up with dear friends, and work a few more Royals games.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">P.S. Holly…Jake Owen is as good looking in person! ;-) </span></div>Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06719989905184708314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370845279367476331.post-40430915498259478422011-06-30T15:16:00.000-05:002011-06-30T15:16:50.512-05:00Hopefully..While looking around the internet I found the following quote. In hopes of it happening is why I share it. Hard work and kindness can go a long way.<br />
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The first day was eventful to say the least. Take you back a couple months, when I first got the call from my (now) boss. She was asking if my first day could be any sooner then May 23rd. In my head I was thinking "heck no, I have to take finals and graduate from college before I can move there!" But of course, calmly I told her that "I could see what I could do." She told me not worry about it but once I got here I was going to be thrown into the fire and expect to survive.<br />
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At that time I was not quite sure what all this was going to entail. Yes, we had the music awards two weeks after I got there, but that was going to be fine. Boy, was I wrong.<br />
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First things first tho. Upon arriving we had orientation where we were told the rules of CMT, were shown videos to pump us up to be working for CMT, and were taken on a tour of the building. The building is like a rat maze. A maze of desks, studios, offices, green rooms, conference rooms, and editing bays. Still to this day, 5 weeks later, the office is still a little confusing. <br />
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After our tour, we were shown to our cubicle. From this point, I was suppose to hit the ground running. The rest of the day was kind of a blur. Each supervisor was suppose to take their intern out to lunch but our department was so busy we did not have time for that.<br />
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Our job for the next two weeks was to focus on nothing but the CMT Music Awards, which I was okay with me. There were meetings, lunch runs, budgets, phone calls, planning, organizing, and much more to be done. <br />
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It was just unbelievable to see what goes into making that show a reality. It it amazing the amount of people it takes, the organization it takes, and the time it takes to make everything come together. The work one thinks it would take, multiply that by 10,000. It is beyond comprehension how much goes into it.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06719989905184708314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6370845279367476331.post-70817528607348016842011-06-22T16:33:00.002-05:002011-06-24T17:28:35.534-05:00The beginning..Finals, graduation party, graduation, then we left. We endured the 9 hour drive down here, conquering hours and hours of rain. After finally making it down here we had a time to relax. I wasn't set to start work for another day, so we just had time.<br />
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My mom made the drive with me, so it was nice to have some time with her before she had to go home. I got all settled in, unpacked, we did a little shopping, and we tried to find our way around. <br />
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Finding your way around a town you are totally unfamiliar with is more difficult then I thought. I had grown up in the same town for 18 years. I knew where I was going. I knew the back streets. The alternate routes. All of it. Now I know nothing and it is a little frustrating. <br />
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My sweet brother let me borrow is Garmin for the first couple months that I am here. It has been so helpful but I feel like it has been harmful. I just look at that thing the whole time and never really learn where I am going. I have a natural knack of knowing where I am going but it has not set in here yet. Frustrating. <br />
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Wednesday the 25th was set to be my first day of work. Also the day my mom was going to leave. A very bittersweet day. It is like starting the first day of school in a place you are totally unfamiliar with. Exciting and exhilarating but nerve racking at the same time. <br />
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While it has been hard being away from friends and family, it has been a wonderful experience. Meeting new people, trying new things. It is something I am definitely glad I have done. I miss my family and friends daily, but there is something very rewarding about conquering a new town and starting a new path for yourself. Something I am so glad to have said I have done and, for the most part, thrived at.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06719989905184708314noreply@blogger.com0