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B*Sparkles*http://www.blogger.com/profile/15067925719717189340noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686683499496853225.post-72347139139809046792012-05-07T13:48:00.002-05:002012-05-07T13:48:49.374-05:00Finding Happiness in the Darkest of Night<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Both Good and Bad news have been coming lately -- unfortunately the latter is hanging around. We're at a stalemate, and I refuse to let the bad news consume my life. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Anyways, with that said - a lot has been on my mind. It's times like this when I find myself writing just to see the thoughts on paper. Guess that's a side of me I get from my mom (the English teacher).</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Originally wrote this to my sister, when discussing how to handle stress and anxiety from a plethora of bad news... she seemed to like it, so I'm posting it because you never know what could end up helping someone else. If you keep everything inside, you'll never know. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">A lot has been on my mind lately, the thickening presence of death and sickness has brought their ravenous appetites forward, their disease bearing paws have reached out and defaced many of the loving smiles I count on in my time of need. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Not everyone around seems to be equiped to handle the insurmountable stress and saddness that comes with such news.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">There is never a 'good time' for affliction to hit. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">As a natural disaster may come, sometimes without warning, leaving in its path devastation and disorientation, it is through these severe circumstances that the closest to the trauma will often be forced to reinvent themselves in order to overcome the associated disorientation. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">If not, they often risk desolate isolation from their lives and those around them. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>It is in this reinvention that we can find a happiness within the tragedy.</strong> It is in this reinvention, they find the strength to climb out of the ashes and bring new meaning to their life in memory of those hurt or lost along the way.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Devastation has the odd ability to bring people together. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">We band together in an attempt to form a stronger collective - to take on the aftermath surrounding recent tragedy. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">People rise up and become pieces of a construction team -- the main support beams that allow others to lean on them in their time of need, the facilitator who keeps order and creates a path forward. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Those who may have not spoken in years have the opportunity to recreate and strengthen their former bond. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Those who may have fallen aside and become consumed in other avenues of their lives may be brought back to realize true importance in maintaining the bonds and relationships within family and friends. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Death and sickness often have a strange way of bringing us together and forcing us to reevaluate how we have been living our lives. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">We now see more clearly 'true' importance - the difference in allowing your day to be a bad day because your project missed a deadline and allowing that day to still be good because the Lord has blessed you with another twenty-four hours full of the people you love and care for. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">It is important to mourn. It is important to grieve. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Strength is not pushing back these feelings -- <em>"If we didn't feel sadness we could never experience happiness; if we didn't get angry on occasion we would never know peace, and if we didn't trust our hearts we'd never know love."</em></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">In these times of darkness, turn to those you love for support and search for your 'meaning'. Only you have the opportunity to take this morbid fiend and strip him of his power. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">While we cannot change the past, and do not have the control to directly affect the conditions or actions of those around us - we <u>do</u> have the power to change how we react. </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">It is in this reaction that we take the saddness from the darkness and replace it with strength and meaning.</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: 'sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> Like a bone that has been fractured, once we heal we become stronger than before. </span></div>
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<br /></div>*Sparkles*http://www.blogger.com/profile/15067925719717189340noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686683499496853225.post-8282803473323356342012-02-17T15:49:00.000-06:002012-02-17T15:49:07.466-06:00What They Think I Do - Runner's Edition<div align="center">
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<em>Next up I think I'm going to do one for Female Engineers.... </em></div>
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If you're looking for a good read and some fun pics go check out FitSugar's <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/Workout-Routines-Fittest-Female-Celebs-2011-21152503">Fittest Female Celebs of 2011</a>.</div>
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And if you're looking for new ways to mix up your workout routine in 2012 check out THIS new 'Dance Craze'</div>
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<a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/Batuka-Dance-Fitness-Classes-21155886">BATUKA DANCE</a></div>
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I was lucky last year to receive some private Zumba instructions at the BF's Aunt's house before heading to one of the first Zumba studios in Miami for a workout. <br />
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All my previous Jazz and Hip Hop dance training allowed me to catch on to the basic movements really quickly - however, it did not allow me to suddenly channel my inner <a href="http://vsallaccess.victoriassecret.com/supermodels/adriana-lima/">Adriana Lima</a> and shake my hips with a sexy Latin Flare. I got a great workout and had <u>tons</u> of fun, but looked as if I was cheering on High School Football for the most part. <br />
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Overall I wouldn't use it as my <em>only</em> form of exercise, but trying out new dance classes every once in a while is a super fun way to mix things up!! That Batuka Dance looks crazy, but hey, I could see how much fun you could have in a class like that!<br />
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Sadly, I can't find any classes listed near me yet -- but will be keeping my eyes open!<br />
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Speaking of new workouts to try... I've been <em><u>dying </u></em>to take a Booty Barre class, anyone taken a class? And advicve or tips??<br />
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Soup & Salad & Brussels Sprouts (roasted)</div>
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Egg White Omelette and Veggies ( & Baguette)</div>
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Yes, dinner looks a lot like a breakfast -- but I heard from Giada Di Laurentis that Italian's have eggs more for dinner than breakfast, and it's quick and healthy. </div>
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Lunch was from our cafe here at work... I found the <strong><u>best</u></strong> lady to ring up my meal - she's let me out for < $6 every time I go in her line. (They weigh the salad and type in some number for the soup I really have no idea what anything is supposed to cost) </div>
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Today was a hectic day at work but I managed to snap a <em>quick</em> shot in the fabulous bathroom lighting</div>
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Anyways, the outfit must've been pretty okay because I was told in the hallway I'd have to <strong>quit my job</strong> as an Engineer and move into fashion. I <em><u>think</u></em> that was a compliment??</div>
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Sadly, I could really use a homemade Lara Bar right now but I finished them off and have no more :(</div>
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Learn how to make them <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/How-Make-Fruit-Nut-Bars-21242220">here</a>.</div>
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I used a slightly different combo... I used peanuts instead of almonds, craisins instead of raisins, and added some dark chocolate chips :) But it really just depends on your taste! I loved the flavors :)</div>
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My one RECOMMENDATION would be that you keep these puppies wrapped in plastic wrap in the freezer, otherwise mine were a little mushy. They don't actually <em>freeze</em> it just makes them more bar-like. </div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Do you ever have breakfast for dinner?? How do you feel about eggs at any meal?</span></div>
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<em><span style="color: black;">I have never had a problem with switching breakfast and dinner, although I don't typically crave pancakes late at night. Mike used to say soup and sandwiches did NOT count as a dinner and were lunch only -- he's slowly coming around. I could have soup for every meal!!!!</span></em></div>
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This happens to be on Wednesdays because 'Workout' starts with a "W" and I'm a sucker for <b><i>alliteration.</i></b> Guess that's what happens when your mom is an English major!<br />
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Also feel free to follow/friend me on <a href="http://www.dailymile.com/people/bjeanne18#ref=tophd"><span style="color: #64367a;">The Daily Mile</span></a>!</div>
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Press up Burpee + Plyometric Jump (or squat/tuck jump)<br />
Star Single Toe Touch Abs<br />
Sit Squat & Jump using the <a href="http://www.mcssl.com/app/?af=1356997" jquery1326750466031="9" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Pink Sandbag</span></a><br />
<a href="http://ugifit.com/shop/products/ugi-home#oid=1003_3" jquery1326750466031="10" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Ugi</span></a> Ball Mountiain Climbers x 10 & <a href="http://ugifit.com/shop/products/ugi-home#oid=1003_3" jquery1326750466031="11" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Ugi</span></a> Ball Toe Touch’s x 10<br />
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Holy Goodness!!! That knocked the Sparkles out of me... this <a href="http://bodyrock.tv/"><span style="color: #352f81;">BodyRock.tv</span></a> stuff is serious. <br />
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<strong>Modification: </strong>Since I don't have a huge weighted Sand bag I held two 5lb weights for that part. <br />
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This SERIOUSLY brings your heart rate up quick! Then I started a second <a href="http://bodyrock.tv/"><span style="color: #352f81;">BodyRock.tv</span></a> circuit -- "Turn Me On", but too many burpees for one day -- I only got through round one! <br />
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100 High Knee Skips<br />
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My thighs are SCREAMING today. They say we are no longer friends and I have the bruise to prove it...</div>
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<em>Gym with Mike!!!! Will post what I decide to do once I do it :)</em></div>
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Holy Goodness!!! That knocked the Sparkles out of me... this <a href="http://bodyrock.tv/">BodyRock.tv</a> stuff is serious. <br />
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It felt good to get in such an awesome burn - especially since I met Mike & Friends at the local Sports Bar for dinner & drinks. Since I'd been so healthy all day and pushed myself at the gym I splurged in one of my<strong> <em>favorite</em></strong> Southern meals -- Mike and I <u>split</u> the Chicken Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese and Mashed Potatoes with a side of Broccoli - yum!!!!<br />
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Don't judge me, this is not your <strong>average</strong> Chicken Fried Chicken ... I won't even order it at other restaurants because I dispise when they serve you piece-meal questionable chicken drowning in grease, slop canned gravy all over it and call it 'food'. This was clearly delicious all white meat chicken lightly battered and fried and oh so worth it!!<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Saturday</span>'s workout was <em>super speed </em>because we had somewhere very important to be!<br />
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I convinced Mike to try the <a href="http://bodyrock.tv/">BodyRock.tv</a> routine with me -- we staggered the order of the circuit so that we wouldn't need the equipment at the same time and could just complete it in my apartment.<br />
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We <strike><em>showered up</em></strike> toweled off (thank you Victoria's Secret Body Spray) and rushed out the door to grab breakfast at Einstein's before heading to THE AIRPORT. <br />
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Not the main airport, a smaller one about 45min north of Dallas... <br />
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A <a href="http://www.cessna.com/single-engine/skyhawk.html">Cessna 172</a></div>
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<em><span style="color: #999999;">We loved the idea of opening a unique business that would be fun and enjoyable for our guests! The ability to <strong><u>make your own wine</u></strong> or just come in and enjoy a glass or bottle of wine in the winery is something we know people would enjoy!</span></em></div>
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The first two whites we tried were <strong>not</strong> my favorite to say the least.. but the selections got better as the tasting went on (easily could've been becaue I'd had more wine as the night went on!)</div>
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<em><span style="color: #999999;">Wine diamonds, or potassium acid tartrate, is a mono potassium salt. In its natural state it is commonly found in many fruits but predominantly in grapes. Wine made from grapes, fresh grape juice, grape juice concentrate or a combination of these, can sometimes produce this crystal fall out. Since it is cold temperatures that cause the diamonds to form, you may notice these crystals when you remove a wine bottle from the refrigerator or cold storage. This phenomenon can be found in both white and red wines. It is entirely natural and is NOT a defect. In fact, it reflects <strong> high quality</strong> and will accompany a wine which processes wonderful tastes and aromas. </span></em></blockquote>
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100 High Knee Skips<br />
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My thighs are SCREAMING today. They say we are no longer friends and I have the bruise to prove it...</div>
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Recovery... My calves & quads hurt so bad but the sweat feels good :)</div>
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I told him to bring the Alpaca over tonight... and he told me I have no where to keep him right now so I'd better start construction on my <span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">'Paca Palace</span>.</div>
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Let's start off this <span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">FABULOUS</span> Monday with some Fashion, Shall we??</div>
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As the weather cools down, it's easy to let your style slide (and hide in cozy sweat pants, sweatshirts and fuzzy socks!).. but there's no better way to heat things up than with a <strong><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>signature sweater dress</em></span>. </span></strong></div>
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Little Metallic Striped number was recently seen on </div>
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She is absolutely gorgeous! The dress is chunky, but the mid-thigh length shows off her toned legs and keeps the look fresh. If you go with a bold pattern like Julie, make sure to take a hint from her and keep your <strong><span style="color: #134f5c;">accessories basic.</span></strong></div>
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Similar <strong><span style="color: #990000;">Look for Less</span></strong>:</div>
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Victoria's Secret <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265669903765&c=Page&cid=1265675255372&pagename=vsdWrapper&search=true">Striped Metallic Sweater Dress</a> </div>
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<em><strike>Orig $79.50</strike> </em>SALE $39.99</div>
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If the <u>stripes</u> are a bit bold for your taste, try a solid metallic like this one:</div>
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Alice & Olivia <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/lurex-knit-slim-dress-alice/vp/v=1/845524441907713.htm?folderID=2534374302077034&fm=sale-category-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=11409&extid=affprg">Lurex Knit Metallic Dress</a> SALE $177</div>
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You can get a <em>similar</em> <strong><span style="color: #990000;">Look for Less</span></strong> in a multitude of colors:</div>
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Victoria's Secret <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265669899968&c=Page&cid=1265675255372&pagename=vsdWrapper&search=true">Sweetheart Metallic Sweater Dress</a></div>
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Animal Print, <em><strike>Orig. $79.50</strike></em><span class="pricing-callout"> Clearance $34.99</span> <br />Solids, <em><strike>Orig. $69.50</strike></em><span class="pricing-callout"> Clearance $28.99</span> <br />Metallic Prints, <em><strike>Orig. $79.50</strike></em><span class="pricing-callout"> Clearance $39.99</span></div>
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Same Boat Shaped Neckline as Alice & Olivia Dress - Non Metallic Option</div>
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Victoria's Secret <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265669810177&c=Page&cid=1265675255372&pagename=vsdWrapper&search=true">Jersey Sweater Dress</a> </div>
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<em><strike>Orig $59.50</strike> </em>SALE $34.99</div>
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Another nice play on the Metallic Sweater Dress is with a Turtleneck.</div>
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Diane Von Furstenberg Cybelle Metallic Dress <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/cybele-metallic-dress-diane-von/vp/v=1/845524441913617.htm?folderID=2534374302063652&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=11739">$241</a></div>
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Similar look worn by <a href="http://fashionrollcall.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Catherine-Middleton-in-Ralph-Lauren.jpg">Kate Middleton</a> (Ralph Lauren)</div>
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Victoria's Secret <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265669312207&c=Page&cid=1265675255372&pagename=vsdWrapper&search=true">Ruched Turtleneck Sweater Dress </a></div>
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<em>I personally <u>love</u> the ruching because since the dress is tight it helps hide ANY lines.</em></div>
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Victoria's Secret <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1321707286475&c=Page&cid=1265675255372&pagename=vsdWrapper&search=true">Cotton Ribbed Sweater Dress</a></div>
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And my personal favorite, </div>
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Victoria's Secret <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265669360762&c=Page&cid=1308307889969&pagename=vsdWrapper&search=true">Turtleneck Sweater Dress </a></div>
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<span class="pricing-callout"><strong><span style="color: #45818e;">Special $69.50</span></strong></span></div>
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<span class="pricing-callout">Which I actually own in a <strong><span style="color: #783f04;">Dark Chocolate Brown</span></strong></span></div>
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Thank you <em><strong>once again</strong></em> crappy bathroom lighting at work.</div>
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<em>I love this dress because it is a thicker fabric than the cotton which gives it a nicer look, the turtleneck is full, soft and not restrictive and the length is work appropriate.</em></div>
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I got the dress two Christmas-es ago from <strike><em>my mom</em></strike> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Santa Claus</span> and it still feels new!</div>
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<span class="pricing-callout"><span style="color: #38761d;">What's your favorite way to style 'em, boots, pumps, tights?</span></span></div>
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</div>*Sparkles*http://www.blogger.com/profile/15067925719717189340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686683499496853225.post-39445461711326942332012-01-13T18:54:00.000-06:002012-01-13T18:54:41.071-06:00What did you find in the bathroom??<div align="center">
A bag of PINECONES?</div>
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Nevermind. That's <u>completely</u> normal.</div>
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No stranger than this baby who happens to look like a Cabbage Patch Doll..</div>
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Coffee and Fage Greek yogurt with more <a href="http://everythingsbetterwithsparkles.blogspot.com/2012/01/youre-berry-welcome-healthy-delicious.html">leftover berries</a> from my awesome <a href="http://everythingsbetterwithsparkles.blogspot.com/2012/01/weekend-recap-and-better-than-1-dollar.html">supermarket find</a>. </div>
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<em style="font-family: palatino;">If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run.</em></div>
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<em>My <a href="http://everythingsbetterwithsparkles.blogspot.com/2012/01/youre-berry-welcome-healthy-delicious.html">Berry Filling</a> for these delicious pastries!!! So good! Had on an English Muffin too :)</em></div>
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We went to BJ's Restaurant and Brewery (which I love!) and the only issue was that the menu is <em>extensive</em> and the lighting was very dim at our table! So what did I do? Pulled out my Evo and turned on the 'Flashlight App' with the kickstand so everyone could see the menu:</div>
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Yes, Yes Katy I <strong><u>am</u></strong> afraid, but mostly of what happened to your shirt. I don't want the same to happen to mine. And I much prefer you with a softer 'do, even if it's pink.</div>
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Bringing it back to the <strong>Old School, </strong>'cause I'm an Old Fool, who's So Cool! </div>
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In her defense the weather looks <strong>horrendous, </strong>but does that coat remind anyone else of the<strong><span style="color: #351c75;"> colored stripes you'd get across your T.V. when it used to lose connection???</span></strong></div>
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Like her little ballerina bun!</div>
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Love her and WISH I could pull this off! I don't think hats look so cute on me... Visors yes, hats no... </div>
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Love her and her curves.. and the baggy shirt with one shoulder thing.. My only question is was this <em>before</em> or <em>after</em> the gym? Because my hair cannot stay down like that - I sweat bullets when I get my cardio in.</div>
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This happens to be on Wednesdays because 'Workout' starts with a "W" and I'm a sucker for <b><i>alliteration.</i></b> Guess that's what happens when your mom is an English major!<br />
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Went to see Ashley and the <a href="http://everythingsbetterwithsparkles.blogspot.com/2011/12/workout-wednesdays-week-iii.html">Baby</a>! <br />
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<a class="workout-title" href="http://www.dailymile.com/people/bjeanne18/entries/11990620">Elliptical</a> <span class="workout-distance">3 <span class="workout-distance-units">mi</span></span> <span class="workout-time">00:30</span> <span class="workout-pace">10:00 pace</span> <br />
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If you read <a href="http://everythingsbetterwithsparkles.blogspot.com/2012/01/weekend-recap-and-better-than-1-dollar.html">my weekend recap</a> then you know about the <em><u>amazing</u></em> trip to the supermarket I had where I left with berries galore!</div>
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Well, What's a gal to <strong><em>do</em></strong> with so many succulent berries?!</div>
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So I stepped into the Kitchen and went all <em>TOP CHEF...</em></div>
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Watching cooking shows has left me feeling <em>inspired</em> in the kitchen and I decided to create a culinary masterpiece: <strong><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">The Berry Pastry</span>.</strong></div>
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Why a 'Pastry'?? Because pastries are fluffy, delicate, and <em>I knew I had Puff Pastry in the freezer</em>.</div>
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This filling was<em><span style="font-size: large;"> so good</span></em> I'm sure you could use it on a piece of toast, in your oatmeal, in some OverNight Oats, on crackers... just about anything you could think of. That would keep the calorie count <strong>low</strong>, but I was ready to <strong><em>splurge</em></strong>.</div>
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Place those Shells on a tray in your oven according to the directions on the box (425 for 20 minutes - although mine were done after 18) and gather the supplies for your delicious filling!</div>
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2 Green Apples peeled & finely chopped</div>
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6 - 8 oz container Fresh Blueberries</div>
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3 packets Truvia (or natural sweetener of your chocie)</div>
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~3 oz Sparkling Strawberry Kiwi Water</div>
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I pick <strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">green</span></strong> apples simply because I love their inherent <span style="color: #38761d;"><em>tart</em> </span>flavor. Additionally, anytime you are cooking fruit it becomes <em>sweeter</em> so starting with a green apple captures more flavors.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To Begin</span>, set your small sauce pot on the stove on Med/High heat (I had mine on a level 8) and quickly spray with a bit of Olive Oil Pam. Pour in some Sparkling Kiwi Strawberry water until the level is approximately a centimeter high. Add in your three (3) packets of sweetener and stir.</div>
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As your pastries are baking away, you'll stir every minute or so and watch the mixture in the pot <strong>thicken.</strong> Your kitchen is going to smell DIVINE!</div>
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And the BEST PART?! <span style="font-size: large;">Don't feel guilty when you eat this filling!!</span></div>
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It's made of <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">two apples</span>, <span style="color: #0b5394;">blueberries</span>, <span style="color: #274e13;">tru</span><span style="color: #274e13;">via</span>, </strong>and a bit of <strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">sparkling water</span></strong>!!!! </div>
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I'm just a beginner, but Top Golf is still a lot of fun for me. They have 'bays' that remind me of nice bowling alleys where there are tables and TV touch screens with your 'score' and of course additional TVs with sports playing. There are different colored flags in front of you and you simply shoot at the different flags and depending on how close your ball lands that's how many points you get - simple, right??</div>
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I told Mike it was like a very belated Birthday gift -- Thank you Kroger :) :) :)</div>
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After returning home from our successful grocery store date we decided to get <u><em>fancy</em></u> and pull out the <em>Lobster Tail</em> meat we'd bought from Costco the previous weekend. </div>
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Lobster Tail Meat + Veggies + Smart Noodles + Tomato Basil Sauce</div>
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The show is a little bit dark for me... but I do appreciate how good typically wins over evil :)</div>
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The rest of our Sunday was spent researching a few things that I will talk about on the blog ONCE they actually happen, that way I don't jinx anything ;)</div>
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<em>was gorgeous all weekend - but super rainy and 40's today! blech</em></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Do you have anywhere like 'Top Golf' near you? Do you golf?</span></div>
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<em>Still very new to golf! I am working on my swing using a 7 iron and refuse to try any more until I get this one down - I'm a bit of a perfectionist. And also, I don't go but once every few months.</em></div>
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That clock was a graduation present from my parents when I graduated with a BS in Applied Mathematics.</div>
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It's roughly 10:50am according to my clock now hanging in my cubical here at work... and I am simply <strong><em>itching</em></strong> to run!!! </div>
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<em><span style="color: #0b5394;">Umm... high of <strong><u>70</u></strong> in January?! WONDERFUL!</span></em></div>
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This is still slightly a <em>strange</em> feeling to me, because a year ago I had never even run a race nor had I felt any strong feelings for running. <em>::gasp::</em></div>
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Since discovering a <strong><u>love</u></strong> of running I've found confidence, pride and happiness in my workouts. That doesn't mean that they're all <em>wonderful cherry topped sundaes</em> or <em>easy</em> by any means, but it means that each and every day I'm learning to be happier with myself, my body and my health. </div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><strong>Not every Run is going to be your favorite, and each one is a surprise - but all in all, you'd rather have the box of chocolates, right??</strong></span></div>
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I went with K and M to Middle-Of-Nowhere where Ash lives now to bring her and Jax her FAVORITE Burger from this tiny diner out there.</div>
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It's a 50's ish Car themed Diner - "<strong>MG's"</strong> - where every burger on their menu is named after a car <em>(e.g. Chevy, Ford, Thunderbird, etc)</em></div>
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M & K waiting for the Burgers</div>
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<em>(still upset they killed off <strong>another</strong> of my favorite men - </em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004930/"><em>Henry</em></a><em>) </em></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Replace one terrible reality show you’re currently watching with one wonderful scripted show currently available on television. Swap suggestion: <i>Real Housewives of Anywhere</i> for HBO’s <i>Enlightened.</i></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Try that food you think you don’t like but have never actually tried, <strike>unless it’s brussels sprouts. They really don’t need any more attention. </strike><em><span style="color: #741b47;">I disagree with that last part and happen to <strong>LOVE</strong> brussels sprouts!</span></em></span></li>
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</div>*Sparkles*http://www.blogger.com/profile/15067925719717189340noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686683499496853225.post-12576735614459820792012-01-05T08:55:00.002-06:002012-01-05T13:01:49.073-06:00Jealous of Their Endorphin Fix...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So if you read <a href="http://everythingsbetterwithsparkles.blogspot.com/2012/01/workout-wednesdays-week-iv.html">yesterday's workout log</a> you know I was <strong><em>super super sick</em></strong> all morning and hadn't really eaten much all day...</div>
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I was going to take the night off from working out but when I got off work I was feeling a little better and had even kept down a greek yogurt.. Mike and Kris were headed to the gym to get in some <strong>endorphins</strong> and I was <u>far</u> too jealous to let them go without me! </div>
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I followed them to the gym and just said I'd accomplish whatever felt okay. I ended up starting on the treadmill... first mile was slow/warm up, second was tempo, and then for mile 3 I sprinted quarter miles increasing speed by .2-.3mph each time and walking for < 1min in between to catch my breath PHEW! </div>
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<em>Basically you do Warrior III pose and use your Gluteus Maximus to lift that back leg in the air about 2in higher and pulse. Super challenging!</em></div>
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Sliced strawberries and fat free whipped cream!!!</div>
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Umm don't you worry you can't even <em><u>tell</u></em> that it's fat free... seriously that stuff is so good!</div>
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And no.. <a href="http://everythingsbetterwithsparkles.blogspot.com/2012/01/cheers-to-brand-new-year.html">Mike hasn't cancelled the Sunday paper yet</a>... so more placemats for me :)</div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">Today was a rough start though... I lost followers. I probably only had my mom to start with -- so, I guess I'm down to <strong>negative one</strong> :(</span></div>
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Now off to some meetings... Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice start back tonight!!!!</div>
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I just ate the most delicious Jason's Deli lunch... </div>
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<strong>Also, just saw the funniest thing on a </strong><a href="http://seealieatseealirun.blogspot.com/2012/01/marathon-thoughts.html"><strong>'Runner's Thoughts'</strong></a><strong>... go over to Ali's Blog and </strong><a href="http://seealieatseealirun.blogspot.com/2012/01/marathon-thoughts.html"><strong>check it out!</strong></a></div>
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This happens to be on Wednesdays because 'Workout' starts with a "W" and I'm a sucker for <b><i>alliteration.</i></b> Guess that's what happens when your mom is an English major!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thursday, December 29th -</span></div>
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<em>Spent time with Mike and Baby Jackson and Ashley today!</em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Is there anything <u>cuter</u> than baby yawns?!?!</span></em></div>
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<em>Beautiful Outside run! really hilly which was difficult on my breathing.. I mean <u>really</u> hilly. After the short run had to rush to get all my baking done for our NYE Pot Luck Dinner and House Party!</em></div>
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<em>Mike and I went biking! My knee hurt too much from New Years Eve to go running.. umm you try standing around in 6inch heels all night! Shnikes! </em><br />
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<em><span id="goog_1582069403"></span><span id="goog_1582069404"></span></em> <em>Beautiful Sparkly Shoes</em><br />
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<em>Also, <a href="http://everythingsbetterwithsparkles.blogspot.com/2012/01/cheers-to-brand-new-year.html">Mike's Iliotibial Band was still hurting</a>... it was cold at first but warmed up once we got going! I had on mittens AND leg warmers which helped!! Found a super cool trail at the end of our ride... it was kinda an off road trail and we're excited to go check it out later!</em><br />
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Hello on this Beautiful! {but very chilly} Tuesday!</div>
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<em><span style="color: #0b5394;">It was only <strong>24 degrees</strong> when I woke up at 6am for my first day of work for the New Year!</span></em></div>
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I wanted to bundle up like this...</div>
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And sure enough, as soon as I stepped outside it gave me flashbacks to my Icicle Bike Ride last Saturday..</div>
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<em>It's really quite cold! Thank goodness for Ear Warmers, Mittens and Leg Warmers! </em></div>
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I've been wearing super fuzzy Aloe infused socks EVERYWHERE in the cold... my sneakers can't even contain them. These ones were a lime green mess haha</div>
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Today's are a <strong><span style="color: magenta;">bright pink and white stripe</span></strong>... but don't worry, you can't see them under my knee high boots ;)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First Work Place Fashion Photo of the New Year!!!</span></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">{I'm seriously sick of the awful flourescent lighting - yuck! hello SHINE on my forehead!}</span></em></div>
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Black Boots from BCBG Maxazria outlet 2 years ago</div>
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So this morning it was EXTRA hard to motivate myself to wake... especially knowing I was <strong>out of coffee...</strong></div>
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LUCKILY I ran to the Cafeteria here at work after catching up on a few emails and got the necessary warm coffee fix. I think the thermostat hadn't been touched here at work all Holiday break because it was FREEZING all morning and I wished I could type better in fuzzy gloves.. I would've kept them on!</div>
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Getting up at <strong>6am</strong> had me <em>starved </em>by 12 o'clock lunch time.. luckily all I had to do was heat up some leftovers from last night's dinner:</div>
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Rice and Veggies cook up SO SIMPLY in a Rice Cooker... invest if you don't have one!</div>
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<i>Apparently</i> last night as I was leaving the party <very late and very tired> I snatched one last Cake Ball my sister made (they were absolutely delicious!) and said to Mike that I <u style="font-weight: bold;">had</u> to have one to-go.</div>
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<i>Thankful that I've had so much time to workout WITH my little sister this week!! Getting to bond <u style="font-weight: bold;">and</u> being full of endorphins and energy afterwards?! Stellar.</i></div>
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<i>Healthy happy babies!!!!</i><br />
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<i>Welcome to the world little Jackson :)</i><br />
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<i>Meet my incredibly handsome GodSon :-D</i><br />
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<i>Mike flew in the day Jackson was born, two of my favorite men in this photo!</i><br />
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<i>Oh yeah and P.S. - I got a DESIGNER BARBIE for Christmas that LOOKS LIKE ME!!!</i><br />
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Don't knock on the hair... it was early and I'm still in pajamas. Yep, that's how I do things at the old age of 25. Christmas morning in PAJAMAS at the Parents' house. :)</div>
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<i>Mine would be working out with my sister! but I guess she didn't technically mean <u>that</u> as my gift lol so I'd say the super amazing LuLulemon<a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/women-shorts/Run-Speed-Short-Ruffle"> Ruffle Run Speed Shorts </a>AND the <a href="http://reviews.lululemon.com/7834/Equanimity_Pant_Pique/reviews.htm">Equanimity Pants</a>. Santa spoiled me this year. </i></div>
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<i>This is so hard! I think it would have to be the Creme De Mint Liquor Pie I tried :)</i></div>
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<i>Our Priest was on travel from Nigeria and said in his country they would DANCE to celebrate the birth of Jesus! I so wish we would've started dancing right then and there! but his message was mostly about realizing the form God chose to send our savior into the world - humbly. The purpose of the holidays is not to become to entrapped in the idea of monetary gifts, but to be thankful for the love you have in your life and the people who surround you :)</i></div>
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I'm completely ADD when it comes to my workouts.. I can only follow a basic plan <i>outline</i> nothing exact because it makes me feel too trapped and scheduled. If it says "x" # of runs per week, "x" day do cardio, "x" day do strength training of some sort I <i>can kinda</i> follow that.. but really when I want to run I run, when I want to go to the gym I do, and when it's freezing and rainy outside I turn to my collection of workout DVD's and the lovely internet.</div>
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Because of this I feel it may be good to do a weekly recap, at least for myself, of what I actually accomplished or got done!</div>
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This happens to be on Wednesdays because 'Workout' starts with a "W" and I'm a sucker for <b><i>alliteration.</i></b> Guess that's what happens when your mom is an English major!<br />
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<i>Did not feel so hot today - got in 30 minutes on the Elliptical.</i><br />
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<i>Quick workout Christmas Morning - snuck in the <a href="http://toneitup.com/blog.php?Tone-It-Up-Tuesday-Sunset-Workout-Thanksgiving-SHREDmill-Workout-5287">TIU Sunset Workout</a> plus some extra deadlifts at the apartment before rushing over to the parents'.</i></div>
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<i>3 Miles on Treadmill in 26ish minutes... it was a really rough 3 miles, I think all the sugar from Christmas really got to me, but AFTERWARDS I felt a lot better! </i><br />
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<i>Mari and I took over my apartment gym and turned on a really great workout mix.. </i><br />
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<i>Mari and I completed the <a href="http://toneitup.com/blog.php?Tone-It-Up-Tuesday-Sunset-Workout-Thanksgiving-SHREDmill-Workout-5287">TIU Sunset Workout</a> circuit 3 times PLUS we did about twice as many flutters and dead lifts as the circuit called for! Since there was only one pair of 5lb dumb bells at the gym I had to use 10lbs but for dead lifts it wasn't too bad. </i><br />
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<i><b>Take that Christmas Pie!!!!</b></i></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Really slow pace for me but my sister is recovering SO WELL from her knee surgery!!! We averaged an 11:49 pace including the walking we did... she ran 2 miles straight, then walk to calm her heart rate, then ran one mile, walk again then .75 miles finished strong! So proud of her!! BTW the temperature dropped half way through our run and it got stinkin' cold!! I did sprint forward and back at one point just to warm up.... next time even if it's sunny Imma sport the jacket.</span></i></span><br />
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<i>Went to the Hospital bright & Early this morning to meet my GODSON baby Jackson!!!</i><br />
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<i>Meet Jackson:</i><br />
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Born December 28th, 2011<br />
9.37 lbs and 21" long!<br />
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Hi Precious Baby Boy!!!!!!!!<br />
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I will say the Triangle Love Handle move feels awesome two days later after doing it every day! My sides are so sore... </div>
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