February 2012
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December 2011
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Do you speak in "Vocal Fry"? →
Read this article & listen to the audio portion of it ladies! Such an interesting concept…I’m wondering now if I speak like this…I tend to think no, but I may occasionally use some vocal fry.
November 2011
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I dunno about y'all...
but these Cyber Monday deals are KILLIN’ me. I have credit at several places - meaning I can buy some things at several places online and not feel bad about it because I have credit there and/or a gift card to use. Woo hoo! However, being that I’m SUCH an online shopper (ok scratch that - I’m a huge SHOPPER! in store/online, you name it), I struggle with being able to keep myself...
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Centering Yourself →
Yesterday was a really stressful day for me. I believe I’ve mentioned before on here how much I enjoy the website TinyBuddha. It’s chock full of articles that remind you to really live life and to stop focusing so much on the negative. I use it a lot when I am feeling overwhelmed, stressed, upset, frustrated, angry, or sad. Yesterday, I was in desperate need of a TinyBuddha article....
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Oh snap! "Doctor" Conrad Murray Found Guilty! →
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Feeling so much better now...
Without getting into much detail, Walter’s immediate, severe health issues have been mitigated at this point. He was admitted into NCSU’s Teaching Vet Hospital on Wednesday afternoon. He underwent a series of testing and even surgery. Thankfully, Walter’s pain immediately dissipated after his surgery and I was able to bring him home on Sunday morning. It was such a beautiful day...
October 2011
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This week has had a pretty bad start to it. Not that last week ended well either, which definitely plays a role into why I am feeling down.
My beautiful sweet darling dachshund, Walter, is having health problems again. At this point, I do not care to get into the details, but I am extremely worried about him. I am trying to stay calm and focus on the things I need to focus on right now, but...
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Belated Blog Birthday
Happy {Belated} Birthday to my blog!!!!
September 29, 2008 - first blog post.
For my first post in God knows how long…I’ve decided I’ve needed to say something. It’s taken me awhile to formulate what I was feeling inside, and thinking in my mind, to what I am about to articulate in clear words.
I don’t post nearly as much as I used to. Sad, but true fact. I...
September 2011
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Hi Kiddos!
Did we all enjoy NYFW (New York Fashion Week, for those who don’t know)?!?!? I know I sure did, even though I wasn’t exactly in the front row….but, in my view, watching streaming video of fashion shows is pretty much like first row, if not better. ;)
How are my little blog readers doing? I hope you all have not suffered too greatly at my expense ::tear:: I’ve...
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Hello my dears!
How is everyone doing? I’m doing well I suppose. It always seems like there is so much going on at any given point, and I feel like I can’t keep up fast enough a lot of times. It’s like treading and barely keeping my head above water most days. Not to say I’m drowning, it’s just that I’m surrounded by so many thoughts and little projects for...
August 2011
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My Top 5 Beauty Picks! →
Hi Everyone! I have meant to tell you all about this for some time, but I published another article on Fashion Wrap Up (FWU)!!! I am so excited to share it with all of you, and I really hope you like it. Please feel free to let me know YOUR top beauty picks, if you agree/disagree with the ones I picked, or anything else on your mind. Thanks! And muchos amor! ♥
Oh, and read the rest of the August...
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A Few Words About College
Readers who have read my blog for quite some time, or those who know me personally, know that I work at a large university. I absolutely love working at my alma mater. Over the almost (FOUR!!!) years that I’ve been working here, I have enjoyed seeing the changes that have taken place on campus—from renovations to the cafeteria area, and additions made to the library, to new activities...
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Hello Loyal Readers! haha
I hope everyone is doing well! Gosh, I think this is the longest I have gone without posting, but alas, I am not quitting blogging or any nonsense like that. Once again, life has taken me hostage and I’ve been mega-busy. I know…I know. EXCUSES! But really now, I wanted to say hi and let you all know I’m still here! I think I need to catch up on Tumblr blogs for like the past, oh...
July 2011
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Let's Talk Fitness!
Ever since I joined the YMCA in May, I have been really dedicated to my workout schedule. In college, I used to work out hard core! I was actively working out 5-6 times a week doing cardio and weights to tone myself up. I was in the best shape of my life!
And then, I got a full-time job. Ok—so my workouts slowed down a bit. And then, I got sick with my chronic illness, and that really...
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One down and One up
Hi Everyone! Gosh, I feel like I haven’t been blogging in quite awhile…hrmmm…actually that’s kind of true! Anyhoo!
I have been feeling sick/out of it for awhile now, on and off. Some days I feel normal, and other days I don’t feel well at all. I mentioned I had a shin splint previously, and then it moved into my ankle. Ugh! I rested on it mostly, but I decided to...
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Yay! My first Fashion Wrap Up Article Posted!
Well Happy Hump Day everyone! It’s been quite a few days since I blogged, and I wanted to say a quick hello for now. I also wanted to share the fabulous news that the July issue of Fashion Wrap Up is now published! That means that my article is in there. ;)
So hop on over to FWU to check out the entire issue, and of course, don’t forget to read my article!!! :)
With lotsa ♥,
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What I've Been Up to This Week...
Ah, Friday. FRIDAY! There—that had a little more excitement to it. ;) Not only is it the oh-so-fabulous Friday (my favorite day of the week), but it’s the Friday of a long, holiday weekend! Though I have no particular super special plans, I plan on spending time with my family and my pups. I am in desperate need to organize my bedroom and “puppy-proof” it better since Ms....
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Happy Anniversary...
to my wonderful parents!!!
I’m pleased to announce that 33 years ago today, they were united together in marriage. Isn’t that amazing?! I couldn’t ask for better parents. They have been extremely supportive of me all throughout my life, but for better or for worse, they stand by my side. They have shaped me to be the person I am today, and for their everlasting love, support,...
June 2011
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Lady Gaga - “Heavy Metal Lover”
Just...
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Big Announcement!
I have been bursting to tell everyone here on ye ole blog my super awesome news that I received a little over a week ago! Yours truly is a Contributing Writer for an online fashion magazine! Eeeeek!!!!
I have not yet published my first post on the website, but be sure to visit Fashion Wrap Up! This amazing website features fashion, beauty, and celebrities in two formats: monthly magazine and...
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*Special Announcement*
Hi Everyone!
I wanted to make a very special announcement and say that I have a new addition to my family! This past weekend, I adopted a beautiful pure-bred black & tan Dachshund puppy from the SPCA of Wake County!!! Her name? Lady Evelyn “Itsy Bitsy”. I always wanted to have two dachshunds, one male and one female. I adopted a male first, and as I’m sure many of you know,...
Anonymous asked: hey...i've had the biggest crush on you for awhile! i don't go on here a lot. but please message me on http://bit.ly/lEyBbi under the username "wishfulthinker". please don't get all weird. =)
May 2011
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Hello Monday!
Er, I mean Tuesday! Hello TUESDAY! How are you folks doin?
I’m doing pretty well. Today I’m at work and it keeps feeling like Monday, so it is hard for me to say, “oh yeah, it’s TUESDAY”. But that’s good because it means it’s gonna be a shorter week which means closer to the weekend! This past [long] weekend consisted of this:
Sleeping in until 1pm
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Ok, it's official.
Well, all right. It HAS been official for some time. But I need to stay it.
I am officially obsessed, and I do mean OBSESSED, with Lady Gaga.
I literally shrieked when my mom told me she was on TV last night performing, “The Edge of Glory.” Hmmm…I don’t hang posters of her on my wall or anything, but perhaps if I could find a nice McQueen outfit that she is wearing (that...
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Interesting Article on Effects of Alcohol →
A quick, but sweet read, this article points out effects of alcohol that have been long disputed. It’s pretty thought-provoking and makes you think about not only yourself and your own actions, but others you know as well.
Cheers to Sally Wadyka of Harper’s Bazaar!
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“How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterward.”
– Spanish proverb (via middlenameconfused)
Ooh, I love this proverb! Nice stuff. :) Sounds like a new mantra for my life. haha.
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Lady Gaga - New Album!
So, I just downloaded the new Lady Gaga album, Born This Way, and I’m REALLY excited to listen to it. Anyone else listen to the whole, or part, of the album already? Lemme know what you think! I love her music!
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I have one serious complaint...
about blogs. I cannot STAND when I see a photograph or image, posted on a blog, with absolutely NO reference to where the image originated. I mean, clearly, if I’m looking at a photograph of a YSL runway show, I highly doubt someone took that with their own crappy digital camera. So please, people, let’s give credit and references here. I think I’m going to unfollow all of those...
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