tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39430409904611559692024-03-04T22:33:55.777-07:00stilettos & bubblegumAndrea Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04127057457965777931noreply@blogger.comBlogger272125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943040990461155969.post-31878287179569013052013-01-17T19:30:00.000-07:002013-01-17T19:30:01.637-07:00dude things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This is the most ridiculous list I've ever compiled, also it's the most fulfilling (winky winky)... And also incomplete. There are so many things I love about the dudes. Yep, I'm a huge fan. </div>
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Anyway... Some things that make a guy hot to me: (totally superficial version)</div>
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Lips (actually Macklemore's lips. haha this is such a fun list)</div>
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Hats (!) & "The Strong Jaw"(!) </div>
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I'm all about the jawline. </div>
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or just be Bradley Cooper (don't be afraid to get specific with your dreams!)</div>
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283574013310361019noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943040990461155969.post-37626961919986185142013-01-16T17:41:00.000-07:002013-01-16T17:41:42.567-07:002013 <img height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaLtaUbB8YHSoWdbYQ7RxykPnrLgyTlk6y86C2sY8DVsLaLtj1PO7RIDVgbVUioHCZuNq4ltlP5uGqH6Tmxk5lzXYhEz-kBnl8h7b1VTBweak6klKVTPJxdbNFQDaHB6ni0yPd5QwZOI/s640/HappyBirthday_48x60_2000.jpg" width="640" /><br />
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<b>Fearless</b>: I feel like I didn't really push myself out of any comfort zones in 2012, a big reason for that was fear. Fear of failure, rejection... those are the two factors I guess for me. Well this year when I want to do something or I get an idea, when the thought comes "you can't do that, what if you fail?! You might really suck at that." I will do that thing. Improvement and progression is based on being able to move outside your comfort zone, even a little bit at a time. <br />
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<b>Volunteer</b>: I'm thinking of becoming a Big Sister... it'll be fun to hang out with a little kid & get out of my self-centered lifestyle once in a while<br />
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<b>Get fit</b>: I've worked out inconsistently for years... and shocker! I never see a huge change in my body. I don't gain weight, I don't lose weight (not that I need to) I'm just the same no matter what I do... This year I am stepping up my game. I want to be toned and have amazing arms. Please gym gods give me amazing arms!<br />
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My roommate & I have been getting up at 5 am for the past two weeks to work out & honestly, AM workouts are where it's at.<br />
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You have to wake up at 5 am<br />
You will hate yourself when you are getting out of bed at 5 am<br />
It's freezing outside<br />
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You are DONE working out by 6:30. In the morning!<br />
You have time to eat breakfast<br />
You have time to shower<br />
You have time to watch an episode of Modern Family<br />
You feel like a rock star for the rest of the day<br />
You can brag to everyone<br />
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Really, the pros outweigh the cons in a big way. DO IT! DO IT! DO IT! (That's a chant. I'm big into chanting these days.)<br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283574013310361019noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943040990461155969.post-1044046257087568622012-12-13T07:00:00.000-07:002012-12-13T07:00:13.864-07:00Christmas from my phone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm dubbing this Christmas "the Paper Christmas". Almost all of my decorations are made out of paper. Paper chains & garlands happening everywhere. It's kind of like Elf. </div>
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Last Saturday I <i>literally</i> rolled out of bed, made my way to the kitchen table & started crafting & pouring glitter everywhere. I didn't stop until 6 pm when I was forced to shower for a date. </div>
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I made all the paper garlands, glitter reindeer silhouette, dipped pinecones, & cut out about 70 snowflakes w/ my new roommate. </div>
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Oh, & the TV was never without a Christmas movie playing on it. </div>
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Probably the best Saturday I've had in a long time. </div>
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Do not fight the urge to craft when that urge comes-a-calling! Especially when it's about Christmas.</div>
<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283574013310361019noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943040990461155969.post-76176234992886225042012-12-12T11:40:00.001-07:002012-12-12T11:54:07.940-07:0027 (last week)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At 12:01 I got the sweetest text from my brother. </div>
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"Happy birthday Dre! You're only 3 years away from 30."</div>
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Thank you so much.</div>
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Despite the fact that I'm having mental breakdowns about getting older, I had a wooonderful birthday. I woke up to a little scavenger hunt that Cat, Amy & Megan put together for me with all my favorite treats (Diet Coke, bubblegum, & nachos. I'm really 10 at heart). After work my friends took me out to dinner and literally spoiled me with gifts. I felt embarrassed (am I the only awkward gift-receiver around?) & so grateful for these girls. They made my day!</div>
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Here's to 27!</div>
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(I stole the top photo from Ashley & the bottom one from Amy... )</div>
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Hooray, it's the weekend! I took my final for school last night, & it feels good to be done.</div>
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Now I'm planning on sleeping in, & finishing decking the halls. </div>
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It's Christmas time in the basement & I'm loving it. </div>
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Most importantly I'll be watching Friday Night Lights. </div>
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How did I never know about this when it was on? I am the queen of finding out about all the cool things way after the hype (i.e. Harry Potter). Anyway, if you need to talk about the Dillon Panthers give me a call. And if you haven't seen the series yet, WATCH IT! It's on the Netflix.</div>
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This year, my Hicken family all gathered in Hurricane (right next to St. George) at my uncle's house for our reunion. It was so much fun!</div>
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(We ate our meals in the garage to fit everyone, hence the lovely decorations behind me)</div>
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Last year, on December 23rd, I was rushing around finishing up all the holiday errands I had put off until the last minute. I was headed up to Brigham to spend Christmas with my family. As I was running around from store to store I was very conscious of my budget (as it seems I always am), wishing I had more. I wish I could give more, I wish I had more money so I wouldn't be budgeted down to the dollar, I wish I had a nicer car, etc. <br />
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<i>1. Midnight movie of Breaking Dawn: Part 2: Part Insanity. #TWIHARD</i></div>
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<i>2. Friday bun. It was accidentally massive, everyone in the office had something to say about it.</i></div>
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<i>3/4. At the ballet Swan Lake with Sarah. I fell asleep for a few minutes. Not because I hate the ballet, but because of my Twilight hangover.</i></div>
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This weekend was super low key for me. I didn't make any set plans since I've been slammed the past couple weeks.</div>
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Besides these pictures I made it to the T<a href="https://www.lds.org/church/temples/bountiful-utah?lang=eng">emple</a> & to <a href="http://tonyburgers.com/Tonyburgers/Locations.html">Tonyburger</a>. </div>
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...to hate Bella. Yes, I said hate. She's not real so I can. (But let's just leave Kristen Stewart out of this so I can retain some civility). Bella hates herself so much, is a clumsy fool(which I think is all an act) and ONLY lives for Edward & it drives me nuts.</div>
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Long live the Cullen clan! Good luck with the pesky Volturi tonight. </div>
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Pretty much I wanted to quickly document what I wore this past week just for the heck of it. </div>
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Sunday. This is in focus right?</div>
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Monday: see how scared I am? </div>
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Tuesday. I don't smile on Tuesdays. </div>
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Wednesday. Classic go-to outfit with chambray and skinnies.</div>
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Wearing my favorite necklace from <a href="http://bridgetsboutique.bigcartel.com/">Bridget's Boutique</a>!</div>
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//Witch parties restored my joy in Halloween.//</div>
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What you need to know is: he's funny, he's hot, his voice is a dream. </span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;" /><b style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">Current indulgence:</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;"> Taking really long, hot showers. It might dry out my skin but it feels AMAZING.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;" /><b style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">Current blessing: </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;"> Right now I'm thankful for holidays. THEY LIGHT UP MY LIFE.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;" /><b style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">Current slang: </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">What up?</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;" /><b style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">Current outfit: </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">sweater, skirt, wedges... typical at work. </span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;" /><b style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;"><br style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /></b><b style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">Current excitement:</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;"> Researching private sewing lessons here in SLC! </span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;" /><b style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">Current mood: </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">It's a dancing mood.</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;" /><b style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">Current link: <a href="http://surisburnbook.tumblr.com/">Suri's Burn Book.</a> </b> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">If you like celebrities & like to laugh, this site won't let you down. </span></span><br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283574013310361019noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943040990461155969.post-45102221684124438122012-10-17T11:27:00.003-06:002012-10-17T11:28:21.125-06:00this is like an update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh my gosh you guys it's been a while. I wasn't planning on taking a break from blogging, it just kind of randomly happened. But it's been fun to keep a couple secrets for myself... (annoying smile here, I'm an idiot)</div>
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<i>// hike up Logan Canyon with my brothers //</i></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">The last couple months have been so good to me. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">So many parties, dinners, chats with friends, family time... </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">It's more apparent to me now than it's ever been that our relationships with people are one of the most important things we can have in our lives. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Lately, I've been able to spend more of my free time with a lot of different friends. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">After every single dinner/event/hangout/talk I've felt so uplifted, lucky, & inspired to be a better person, thanks to all the amazing people in my life. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"> And you can strangle me in a minute for getting emo on you, but it's true. </span></div>
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The people you surround yourself with really does matter. Insert inspirational quote here. </div>
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These sentiments might be partly brought on by the fact that my good friend & roommate Catherine is getting married today, she is one of the best examples of a friend I could ever think of. </div>
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I'm so excited for her & Jason to start their lives together!</div>
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<i>// My friend Megan's son Logan. I love him! He kind of loves me. Literally only a little bit. // </i></div>
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<i>// peach days // </i></div>
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... And tomorrow I'm off to San Francisco to visit another friend and I could not be more excited. </div>
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<i>I love finding new places in SLC to explore</i></div>
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Peach days is this weekend! It is the celebration of Brigham City and it's monumental contribution to society by being amazing. I will be there, and if you are even thinking about coming, let me make the decision for you and tell you that you are. </div>
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This week has been full of ups and downs, as post-break-ups go. I truly loathe being the sad, pitiful friend. I am a HAPPY person, and that's that. For the most part I am doing pretty good! I have the perspective that everything will work out, & for the better. </div>
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~Making a pizza & breadsticks, from scratch, all for yourself. Very therapeutic. </div>
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~Listening to music that has no emotional bearing on your brain. Right now I'm listening to Justin Bieber if that tells you anything. </div>
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~Go to the gym. "Oh sorry that my butt is so amazing now." </div>
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I am pretty good at holding my tongue in arguments. It's not because I'm so even tempered, but because I hate apologizing. Unless it's "Oh sorry that my butt is so amazing now."</div>
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I don't like the use of "hubby" in place of husband. But I still like you if you use that term. </div>
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I'm so excited that the <a href="http://stilettosandbubblegum.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-baby-shower_29.html">baby shower</a> I threw was featured on Studio 5's <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/index.php?nid=125">blog spotter</a> yesterday. </div>
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Thanks Brooke!</div>
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Happy Weekend!</div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283574013310361019noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943040990461155969.post-15312328496236937702012-09-05T09:55:00.001-06:002012-09-05T09:58:24.070-06:00goal accomplished<br />
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One of my <a href="http://stilettosandbubblegum.blogspot.com/2012/01/2012-goals.html">goals</a> for 2012 was to make an outfit that I would actually wear, & a couple weeks ago, I met my goal! </div>
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You might remember when I made the skirt from <a href="http://stilettosandbubblegum.blogspot.com/2012/04/i-made-something-i-can-wear.html">this</a> post. </div>
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For the top I kind of winged it, using another top as my guide. I think overall it turned out pretty good!</div>
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I'm going to go ahead and pat myself on the back for this one, okay? </div>
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I love that place & it was so fun to spend three full days with my people - relaxing on the beach, eating good food & boating (I am so sore from wakeboarding!) </div>
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I'll share pictures soon, but I had to post this one of my brother & sister from our first day on the beach. Ahh, take me back!</div>
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The shower was a real success. I love planning any party where people show up, eat yummy food & hang out. It seriously gives me a lot of satisfaction. </div>
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I love brunch foods, so I made a few different types of quiche & cinnamon rolls, and Emily's sister-in-law brought fruit kabobs & the best slushie drink. I seriously had five cups. </div>
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I also got to try my hand at making a few baby clothes - you can see the ruffled diaper cover in the second picture. It was so fun, and I realize that I definitely will need a girl someday. #pleasebless</div>
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Emily is not only a beautiful, glowing mother-to-be, but she's a great friend & I'm glad I could help celebrate her baby girl!</div>
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*All photos except the last two by Emily & her cute mom..<br />
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I met one of my greatest fears Friday night & now I feel like there's a hole in my heart. I'm a little bit twisted up inside, but I know that everything will work out for the best. For now you will be seeing a lot of me riding solo!<br />
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I also spent Saturday with my Mom & little sister shopping and at the Box Elder County Fair, eating as much food as we could handle.<br />
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Sunday was relaxing. Catherine & I refer to our basement as the "Saturday basement" because it's always a party down there. But yesterday was a "Sunday basement" where you basically lay on the couch, read, sleep, eat & watch movies (True Grit & Mean Girls). Either way it's a weekend basement, so we're solid.<br />
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Marc Jacobs, you are creeping me out!</div>
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Pure magic. </div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283574013310361019noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943040990461155969.post-29814725199457703232012-08-20T10:43:00.002-06:002012-08-20T10:45:46.785-06:00 a good weekend. <br />
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This weekend was a little bit different than my norm, but it was still a great weekend. </div>
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A movie with Catherine & Sarah, plus my essentials </div>
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(diet coke & a large popcorn, with layered butter please.) </div>
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A play! 9 to 5 at Hale Center Theater. Oh & that is four diet cokes for two people. </div>
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Like I said, it was a great weekend. </div>
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A BBQ at my parents house with my whole family (with the exception of Elder Taylor of course)</div>
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PS. Jalapeno poppers are my very favorite summer snack. If you want to know how to make them I'll share!<br />
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A relaxing time just hanging out with my sibs. I have a very loud and funny family. At one point we were all rapping to<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plPsnWFng0w"> this </a>song in unison. Oh yes. </div>
Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283574013310361019noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943040990461155969.post-60658291988620668952012-08-15T11:18:00.003-06:002012-08-15T11:18:59.748-06:00a baby shower<br />
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Last Saturday I threw a backyard baby shower for my good friend Emily. </div>
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I love any party, but especially a backyard party where I eat quiche. </div>
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I highly recommend quiche, by the way. I cooked everything the day before & just reheated the morning of. </div>
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Took a lot of stress off my shoulders I tell you what. </div>
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I still ended up so sweaty by 10:00 AM but what do you do?</div>
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I'm just waiting to get the pictures back, and then I'll post them...</div>
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...words to remember if you're in the land of uncertainty... </div>
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