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Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11463570105274374146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811242434546300837.post-16240677122156001032012-08-10T13:03:00.002-04:002012-08-10T13:03:12.865-04:00Afraid to... I consider myself a tough cookie, with my head screwed on tight and feet planted firmly on the ground. I'm not phased by others thoughts and I welcome blunt honesty with open arms. I live in my own little world and I'm quite proud of who I am and how I've turned out. For this I have my life experiences from different situations and people to thank.<br />
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But I can't deny, I'm afraid...<br />
I'm afraid of letting my guard down because building it up was how I learned to deal with life's harsh realities.<br />
I'm afraid of caring too much about a person because I know how heartbreaking being let down can be.<br />
I'm afraid of doing too much in terms of relationships because I never want to be <em>that</em> annoying girl that doesn't get the hint. <br />
<br /> I really want to give the rabid doberman pincher's protecting my heart and soul a break and just be the female I am. Independent but needy at times. Understanding though unreasonable every now and then. And strong but allowed to be weak once in while. I just want to just be the unadulterated uncensored, unedited me with someone who gets that and won't abandon me for it. <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. That Gold Looks Good On You Girl!</span></strong></div>
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Pardon me as I hop on the topic of the week, the 2012 London Olympics. Might I just say Gabby Douglas did the damn thing and all haters to her <em>and</em> Michael Phelps can go kick rocks with open toe shoes on. 16 with 2 Gold medals and 27 with 20?! I suggest all those who have something negative to say, shut the hell up until you can surpass their success.</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Surprise! They're Gone :(</span></strong></div>
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Last Friday I threw together a surprise going away party for my two Friends Shanice and Morley. One off to Texas the other to Cali. It was a great night with tasty food and good company. I'll surely miss them.</div>
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So I sorta kinda have a MAJOR crush on <a href="http://thisisinmyhead.tumblr.com/">Lance Gross</a>. Like this man is beyond gorgeous. Don't judge me, there are only 2 men in the wold thus far that I would forget all my morals for and that is him and Rodney Harrison. </div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">5. A Brief Message to <a href="http://www.bose.com/">Bose</a></span></strong></div>
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To my one and only favorite speaker company, I'm tired of having to leave my phone plugged into your sound system that can only fully be heard from one room. So, if you could kindly make these bluetooth speakers so I can have surround sound throughout my place while still being able to use my phone where and when I want to, I will love you forever and kindly pay the obscene amount of money that you would charge for them. Love your biggest fan, Q.</div>
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So as I mentioned in the beginning of the month <a href="http://adailypieceofme.blogspot.com/2012/07/lets-be-honest.html">here</a>, that I was in desperate need of a financial makeover and the month of July was the start of it all. Now that July is officially over, how did I do? In a nutshell, I did OK considering it could have been a lot worse, but let me explain...<br />
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Unfortunately I strayed from all 2/3 of my guidelines that I laid out for myself in some capacity, the first being my <strong>"no eating out"</strong> rule. I managed to go out 4 times for dinner which was more than the 2 times I had allotted myself with one of the bills being WAAAY higher than I budgeted for, but well worth it. I also gave in a little to buying outside snacks when I ran into a Cinnabon while on my way to a movie and was craving some Moose Tracks Emack and Bolio's Ice Cream while window shopping in the mall. Good thing about it all was even though I blew my goal of $200 I never once this month went out for lunch and managed to make due with 2 grocery store runs both worth no more than $65 each. Yay me!<br />
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As for the<strong> "no new stuff"</strong> guideline, MAJOR fail. An American Apparel circle scarf, maxi skirt, and new lip stain were no where near in my budget I couldn't resist. $70 unnecessarily spent ::hangs head in shame::<br />
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However, the<strong> "no travel"</strong> guideline was followed thoroughly as my feet never left the ground this month with my many usual excursions. Though a few extra trips to Boston sent my gas budget a little over the norm.<br />
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While I could have stuck true to the guidelines for July, it wouldn't have been very realistic because in reality there will be times when I want to buy a few things for myself and get invited out to eat more than I planned, its life. All in all it wasn't the best I could do, but it put my monthly spending into a <em>realistic</em> point of view and that's a great start for my new financial plan. <br />
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<br />Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11463570105274374146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811242434546300837.post-72128939420738672432012-07-25T10:38:00.000-04:002012-07-25T10:57:37.091-04:00Back On My Health Grind So I've been slacking off on my health regimen lately and its time to get back on track. I'm not going to make any gym promises, because I know I'll only break them but I'll <em>try</em> to get back in the swing of things there. However one thing I can go hard on is my eating habits. <br />
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Lately I've been using <a href="http://myfitnesspal.com/">My Fitness Pal</a> in conjunction with <a href="http://weightwatchers.com/">WeightWatchers</a> to keep track of and watch what I eat. Now I'm not <em>paying</em> for the program, however you can simply look up how it works, calculate your daily points and go from there on your own. <br />
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The way I use My Fitness Pal and WeightWatchers together is I enter what I eat into My Fitness Pal, making sure to measure out the right serving size so the information is accurate, then I look at the nutritional values and input it into a free online <a href="http://www.calculatorcat.com/free_calculators/weight_watchers_calculator.phtml">Points Calculator</a> to give me the <a href="http://www.weightwatchers.com/plan/apr/index.aspx">WeightWatchers Points Plus</a> value and voila that's it!<br />
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Now the whole premise of WeightWatchers is that you can eat what you want but in moderation based on it's nutritional value. An example would be a piece of chocolate cake worth 7 points compared to a salad worth 1 point. No matter what you decided to eat it all had to fit within your daily point allowance, mine being 21 (to find your daily allowance click <a href="http://www.laaloosh.com/how-to-calculate-daily-weight-watchers-points-plus-allowance/">here</a>). Obviously this encourages you to eat more salad than chocolate cake because it leaves you with more points you can use elsewhere. <br />
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My Fitness Pal on the other hand just focuses on calorie counting which isn't the best thing for me at lease because you have to keep track of every little thing and you become obsessed with trying to stay below your daily caloric intake which may not always be the healthiest choice. Plus, you can never be sure what you're eating is correct down to the exact calorie so its kind of pointless anyway.<br />
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So in my quest to find healthy recipes and good substitutes to reduce carbs and fats I threw together this little recipe I'm calling <strong>"Baked Zucchini Spaghetti".</strong><br />
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I was surprised at myself for coming up with this on my own :) ::pats self on back::. But if you want more WW friendly delicious recipes go to <a href="http://laaloosh.com/">laaloosh.com</a>!<br />
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I finally went to Max Brenner's and man was I in chocolate heaven. Pricey, yes but I'll pay anything for chocolate :)</div>
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Thanks to <a href="http://healthyshenanigans.tumblr.com/">Shannon</a>, ever since I found out that the circle scarfs can virtually turn into a blanket I've wanted one. I've put it on the back burner due to the heat waves we've been having but I recently saw a pin that made me want to purchase one...today.<br />
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So randomly I had this dream about a purplish lipgloss I had found in Sephora. Sure enough the next day I went in and found it. Loooove it!<br />
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So I went to the new Wegmans that opened up in my area and I must say at first I was overwhelmed but after letting it marinate, I realized I could get used to this cheaper "Whole Foods" alternative. Still not as cheap as my Market Basket but I'll defiantly be treating myself to it every now and then. <br />
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Alright I really do have ADD when it comes to styling my place. I'm already getting the itch to redecorate and I've only lived there for 3 months. In one of my pinning fits, I came across this gem that I actually might use in my tiny space deprived studio.<br />
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<a href="http://www.colormerad.com/">Color Me Rad 5K</a> in Boston in 32 minutes :). I know, not the best time but my
goal wasn't to make a certain time, but to not stop or take a walking break the
entire way, and I did it! ::pats self on back:: <br />
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sponsors from the mall. Speaking of which I have to pick up my free Northface
arm warmers this weekend :). It was tons of fun and well worth the hour long
shrubbing session in the shower to get all the color out my hair and skin. But don't take my word for it, see for yourself!</div>
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Next up, a triathlon!</div>
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Yes I know I'm only 23, but my 20s have taught me A LOT about myself and life in these 3 short years. Here is just my top 5 thus far...</div>
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<li><strong>What looks good on paper might not look so good in real life.</strong> This applies to careers, relationships, pretty much everything. I've learned to look past just the credentials and perks of something (or someone) and focus on how I really <em>feel</em> about what's actually there. You could have the best job or person in the world, but if your heart is no where in it, its not going anywhere. </li>
<li><strong>Now is the time to focus on you.</strong> Everyone says college is usually where you find "the one" and I was all on that train until things started to fall apart and I realized, how could I spend my time and energy trying to please someone else when I didn't know quite all that makes <em>me</em> happy? Being by yourself is not many people's ideal situation, but now as a single young professional, being by myself has taught me more about me than being with someone could ever have done.</li>
<li><strong>Let Go, Let Flow.</strong> I have learned to love and live by this motto. Throw caution to the wind, tune out what others have to say, and just go for what you want (all in moderation of course). For too long I worried about others approving my decisions and choices but its not their life to live, its mines. At the end of the day its me who has to live with myself so that is whose opinion matter the most to me. And I gotta tell you since letting all that go, I haven't felt this stress free since, ever.</li>
<li><strong>Being honest is the best gift you can give anyone, especially yourself. </strong>Where does lying and denial get anyone? Nowhere. Life is too short to waist time on lies and denial, just be honest with yourself and others around you. If there is nothing to hide, there is no added stress to cover up and hide. All that energy now can be used elsewhere. Its actually becoming increasingly difficult for me to tell a lie and I couldn't feel any better. </li>
<li><strong>Shit happens and life goes on.</strong> How does that saying go? 'Things you can't recover; the stone once its been thrown and the words after they've been said.' Well in life things happen, mistakes are made, but life goes on. There's no use in crying over spilt milk, but wipe it up already and go on about your day. I found that I wasted too much energy worrying about the past and not enough on making my future better. Its time to flip the script.</li>
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Like I said before I'm not even halfway through my twenties but I'm sure there's plenty of more lessons to be learned. To the next 7 years and beyond.<br />
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Good atmosphere, even better food and drinks. While the main menu is on the pricier side, they do give you plenty of freebies. To start off, a shaven ice topped off with a shot of tequila, a massive bowl of tortilla chips (which tasted quite similar to Chipotle's...yum) accompanied with 4 different types of salsa and with the check a massive helping of cotton candy with a sprinkle of pop rocks on top. I bought the cornbread (best I <em>ever</em> had) and a white sangria. Needless to say I LOVE this spot.</div>
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I took my sis and little cousin to see Brave this past weekend and I was impressed. On the scarier side for the little ones but definately a must see. Pixar you haven't let me down yet.</div>
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Ok I couldn't resist quoting the song but nothing beats family traditions being carried out for the 4th. Up to Maine, cookout complete with a birthday cake from Party Favors, our annual trip to our favorite gift shop to buy our Root Candles and ending our night with Fireworks on Ogunquit Beach. Oh how I love the holidays </div>
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Ok so its time I'm honest with myself and everyone around me. Believe it or not I don't like people knowing my struggles but I feel as though this is one many people can identify with and are too afraid or embarrassed to confront. So here it goes...<br />
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Ever since I started college, I've been living far above my means. I took out more than I needed in school loans and spent money I didn't have on things I didn't <strong>need</strong>. Did I do it to impress someone? Yes, <em>myself</em>. I wanted things I had never had before, like a <em>real</em> Coach bag and the latest laptop or phone on the market. I felt I could finally get those things, after spending all my life saving and putting away, because I could finally afford to. You see my head was filled with the statistics my school was spitting out. "Average starting salary for undergrads is $54,000". "Less than 1% student default rate on loans". In my eyes I could live it up in school because I could pay it all back once I was done.<br />
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Were the stats right? Yes, but just because you <em>can</em> pay it back doesn't mean you can <em>afford</em> to. What I failed to realize was just how much being an adult would cost, let alone $54,000 isn't what you wind up taking home at the end of the day. <br />
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It's now, a year after I graduated college, that I'm finally coming down from my financial high to face reality. You can't live Oprah's life with an average person's salary. So this month I'm giving my budget an extreme make over and going on a financial detox diet. What will this consist of you ask?</div>
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<li><strong>No Eating Out:</strong> Alright let's face it, eliminating this <em>completely</em> would also extinguish most of my social life, but drastically cutting down on the amount of times I do and making sure I always bring lunch and make breakfast will save me about $120 a month from my regular $250 budget.</li>
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That is where the majority of my money goes so its time to address those areas head on. While this is a trial to see just how much I can save in a month, it is the first step in a much longer process of paying off all the debt I've accrued in the last 5 years and beginning to live within my own means. <br />
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What would have been my 9:30 pm Friday night arrival into ATL this past weekend turned into a 1 am Saturday arrival due to nationwide FAA system complications. I would have lost my mind if it wasn't for the huge burrito I bought to accompany some Disney movies on my Duo as I sat on floor in Terminal E at Logan Airport. <br />
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So I thought of a genius idea to get my hair straightened in the middle of a heat wave for my trip to an even hotter place this past week. It was looking on point the first night and while the curls faded before I could even make it to ATL, it surprisingly kept its straightness amidst the heat. Go Locs!<br />
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Chocolate cravings are something I live with everyday, but yesterday it was BAD. But boy did 7Eleven deliver and man did this hit the spot!<br />
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I have a confession to make. I'm <em>not</em> perfect. </div>
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I don't always get it right. Sometimes I lose the things I want to hold on to the most. Once in a while, I let my hopes get too high and my imagination run a little too far. <br />
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I can get a little insecure, needy, and emotional at times and there are days where it seems like I can never be satisfied, with where I live, what I do, or what I have. <br />
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Somedays all I want to do is curl up in a ball and for once have someone take care of me. Cater to my needs and tell me that everything I'm feeling is real but it will pass. But until it does, I won't have to worry about a thing because they got me.<br />
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Every now and then I get a little depressed, thinking everything that could have been if I had just done something different.<br />
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Most days, I suck it up and try to make the most of what I have right now. I remind myself everyday that everything happenes the way it does for a reason and even though I may not see its purpose now, I eventually will. <br />
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No matter how bad I'm feeling, I always try to remember that things could be 100 times worse and that I have so much more to be grateful for than not.<br />
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<strong><span style="background-color: orange;">You're allowed to feel sorry for yourself once in a while, but don't let that feeling last too long because not only will you start to give in to it, you will also miss out on the things you've been wishing for in the process.</span></strong> <br />
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This little gem is a must have in my book for traveling. Anything you need it right here. Create Packing list, create price alerts so you can get the best deal, find out what food and shops are at your gate, etc. Best of it all, its FREE! (minus some special feattures that I wouldn't use anyway)</div>
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I know, I know a little late in the week to post my shenanigans from last week, but better late than never! So at this point I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've been to NYC, especially now that my friend <a href="http://andsoshewrites.com/">Yetti</a> has moved there. However, this past weekend I became a full fledged tourist. I went up for the weekend to visit a relative who lived in Manhattan directly across from the Museum of Natural History (aka where Night at the Museum was filmed). The place was immaculate. I felt as though I was staying in a Museum myself. </div>
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It was a fun time in spite of my initial reserves filled with tons of laughs, great sites, lots of encounters with NYC's infamous critters, and even better company. Some of my stops on the trip included the City Sight Tours (AKA the double decker tourist buses), Highline Park (thanks Yetti!), World Trade Center Construction site, Central Park and the Museum of Natural History.</div>
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I'm beginning to like NYC a little more every time I visit. Still would never live there (the Boston Pride in me wouldn't allow it, along with the price of living), but visiting is turning out to be more enjoyable than I had imagined.<br />
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So before I go I will leave you with a fun fact that I learned on the trip. Mayor Bloomberg who is currently the richest New Yorker valued at $12 Billion, is actually a Boston Native.<br />
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Boom! Gotta love my City.</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. Where My DIY Obsession Began...</span></strong></div>
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Check out <a href="http://adailypieceofme.blogspot.com/2011/10/just-call-me-ms-dim-do-it-myself.html">Just Call Me Ms DIM (Do-it-Myself)</a> back in October. This is where I discovered with the right research, patience, and tools I can pretty much to <em>anything</em> myself.</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Taking on the Locs...All By Myself!</span></strong></div>
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In <a href="http://adailypieceofme.blogspot.com/2011/11/i-did-it-my-hair-that-is.html">I Did It! (My Hair That Is)</a> I finally conquered doing my hair in its natural state by myself. HUGE accomplishment for someone who couldn't even wash her own natural hair without breaking into tears of frustration. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>3. Goin' Goin' Back Back to Mass Mass</strong></span></div>
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Yes goodbye CT hello again to Massachusetts in <a href="http://adailypieceofme.blogspot.com/2012/05/another-year-older-another-year-better.html">Another Year Older, Another Year Better</a>. While I love being close to family and friends I think may finally be ready to leave the nest...details coming soon! </div>
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I know you're probably tired of hearing about me going back to school, but its a big accomplishment for me which is why <a href="http://adailypieceofme.blogspot.com/2012/05/will-i-be-eagle.html">Will I Be an Eagle?</a> deserves to be in my 100th post. So stuck it up :)</div>
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<em>SA10! Photo shoot</em></div>
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<em>MY DIY Birthday Shoes</em></div>
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<em>The Sleeping Beauty</em></div>
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<em>Perspective</em></div>
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<em>Motivation</em></div>
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<em>Words to Live by</em></div>
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<em>The Start of Something Great February 2012</em></div>
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<em>Birthday Weekend 2012</em></div>
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<em>Miami 2012</em></div>
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<strong>Thank you all for reading! Here's to the next 100 :)</strong></div>
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Yes Ladies, I went to the hair salon this past weekend ::gasp::. I know its been close to a year now since I stepped foot in such a place and that was to get a press and curl from the best dresser I know to lay hands on a flat iron. However, she is also one of the very scissor happy ones which is why I've been MIA from the place. Length retention and avoiding heat damage were not goals that would have been accomplished had I kept seeing her. But anyway, I decided that I needed a change. To me nothing signifies a fresh start to new better things like changing your hair in some drastic way. So I decided I wanted to be a red head. Peep the color I <em>wanted</em> below.<br />
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So I took my butt down to my childhood hair dresser who did my color a few years back and told her to paint me RED. Now I don't know if the message got through to her or her mind was elsewhere but she had to leave for her son's graduation mid way and left me in the hands of an amateur. Not only did the color turn out to be more copper than anything but I also left the Salon with half the hair I came in with.</div>
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Now in the mere 6 months that I have took my hair into my own hands, I have learned VOLUMES on the do's and don't of <em>my</em> natural hair. One of the most important ones being patience is KEY in detangling. Obviously the amateur that was charged with the task of detangling and flat twisting my hair thought opposite. She would rake a comb as fast as she possibly could through my hair, seeming to rip and break every single strand on my head. It took everything in me not to snatch that comb out her hand and rip her hair out with it. Did I mention she had the nerve to ask me "when's the last trim I had?" I just did one and no thanks to your ignorant ass I will need to do another one since you shredded my poor hair with your damn comb!</div>
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Needless to say I was not a happy camper. This is my second color nightmare came true and now I'm left sad and hopeless. If anyone knows a good colorist that can color natural black hair without the use of bleach in the New England area, PLEASE let me know. I'm willing to travel :)</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. Yuuuuuuummmm</span></strong></div>
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I finally found the recipe for the elusive "slutty brownies" <a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1udUa3/borntobeblonde.com/slutty-brownies/">here.</a> I <em>will</em> be making them after I return from my trip to Atlanta</div>
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This is how I've been feeling ever since the Monday I came back from Miami, and the feeling gets bigger day by day :)</div>
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.09 miles from breaking a solid 3. Only 37 days until the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/192543827529932/">Color Me Rad She's a 10! Style 5K</a> (Join our team if your going to be in the Boston area, want to have some fun, meet some awesome woman <em>and</em> get some exercise!). I gotta get in shape!</div>
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Let me start of by saying this Miami trip trumps last year's one by leaps and bounds. Maybe its because I can remember all of this trip lol. But nonetheless here is what I've learned in my escapades down in South Beach to help you survive and have a successful time...<br />
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<strong>Never Underestimate the Power of Courteousness:</strong> Free umbrellas on the beach, free drinks and shots at restaurants were all results of just treating people well. Our waitresses Paula and Sible MADE our trip. Treat them well and tip them well and you will be rewarded :). NOTE: If you want to leave a very generous tip, make sure to tip them in cash, <em>or</em> check what the restaurants policy is on tip sharing. You don't wanna leave a hefty amount that they will only see 30% of.</div>
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<strong>Excessive Liquor and Intense Sun do not Mix</strong>: There will be drinking and sun...LOTS of it. But be forewarned they do not mix. You will be left exhausted and sickly, neither of which you want to be on vacation. To avoid combining the two like I did, either stay in the shade if you decide to drink, or not drink and be free to soak up the sun like a little solar panel.<br />
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<strong>Woman Down!:</strong> If by chance you find yourself face down on the pavement because your heel got caught in a crack, simply play it off as if you were drunk (even though you were as sober as a nun). Chances are people think you are toasted either way.<br />
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<strong>First AID:</strong> If you cut yourself (as a result of falling on pavement or by other means) and don't have any antiseptic, use plain old non-flavored vodka. Works like a charm.</div>
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<strong>8 Girls, 1 Condo:</strong> Ever put 8 women in one small condo for 6 days? Yea me neither, until this trip. There <em>will</em> be arguments and it <em>will</em> get messy (literally). Best advice? Pick and choose your battles and don't take anything too personal because chances are everyone will love each other again in the morning.<br />
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<strong>Judgement Free Zone:</strong> While in Miami during Urban Weekend, you will see some things that no human being should see (ratchedness is ramped at this time). But bare in mind that 90% of the people here are there for an escape from there own realities so let loose and be free. Take this opportunity to do things you wouldn't normally do, talk to people you would usually be too shy to approach, and wear all the things you never imagined wearing outside the comforts of your own bedroom. I promise you if you do this you will have a ball, plus you never know what or whom may come of it ;)<br />
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Yes, I've made my final decision. I <em>will</em> be an Eagle come Fall 2013. Give me 2 years and I'll walk across that stage again to get my Master's in Higher Ed. Making dreams come true.</div>
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So in Miami I finally got back on a bike! This only confirms that that will be my graduation gift to myself in a few years hoping all goes well :)</div>
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As if life wasn't hard enough already, I'm a woman. Blessed with the ability to be amazing in every way but also cursed with wayward, unexplanatory emotions, double standards set by society, and the truth that I don't even understand myself sometimes. The fact of the matter is that for women, life is even harder. Its a delicate art to being a "wholesome" woman in the eyes of every person in her life and its never perfectly mastered. <br />
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Society tells us the "ideal" woman, should think like a man but act like a lady. Be sassy but never bitchy. Be caring, giving, and loyal without ever being selfish. To her family, she has to be the emotional (and sometimes financial) support. To her man, she has to balance perfectly the submissive, dominant, affectionate, understanding role of housewife, friend and lover. To her friends, she has to be honest but careful and selfless even when she wants to be selfish. <br />
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Its all too much at times, to please everyone in the world and still get what you want and deserve. Its impossible to do so without screwing up once in a while. Yes, we all have the strength in us to be Superwoman, but even she needs a vacation every now and then. A vacation from being the selfless friend/acquaintance, the understanding partner, the overworked and underpaid employee, and so on. We can't do it all, all of the time and its ok... <strong>Its OK</strong>.<br />
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Its ok to screw up sometimes, to explore your curiosity, to let go of what you think people may think of you, to fall in love with someone you just met. Its <em>your </em>life, <em>your </em>mistakes, <em>your </em>victories, and most importantly <em>your </em>pursuit of your own happiness. Know that no one's perfect and you aren't any exception. <br />
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There will be people who love you for your bravery, judge you for your choices, and hate you for your decisions and all you can do keep your head held high, apologize when you're wrong, try not to make the same mistakes twice, and continue to live your life the way you see fit. <br />
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In my ups and downs, my prideful moments and shameful ones too, I've realized that the people who were really meant to be there for you will always find their way back to you, no matter how bad you mess up. So instead of worrying, getting upset and depressed about all the things us women worry, get upset and depressed about; stop, breath, and remember... there is no point wallowing over spilt milk so just move on knowing that you are that much wiser from the experience. Know that being your own woman is an art that even Picasso himself couldn't master. </div>
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Ever since I've moved, I've been closer to friends and family and my nights and weekends have been busy. Workout sessions with Diva and Morley, weeknight shenanigans and girl talk with mi Latin amor <a href="http://therealaugustina.com/">Augustina</a>, occasional partying up with the girls, Saturday morning soccer games, running around with the little man in my life, pure bliss. But today, oh today is the icing on the cake. <br />
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For starters I did the math and realized the pay cut I took coming to this new job is actually 80% less than it shows on paper, all because the difference in taxes between CT and MA. <em>Oh how I love thee Massachusetts, let me count the ways.</em><br />
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Today we launch the <a href="http://shes-a-10.org/">She's a 10!</a> Website! Like us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ShesA10">Facebook</a>, we're trying to get to 100 likes before it goes live tonight. <em>Do it, Do it, Do it... please? :)</em><br />
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So here in lies the question: Will I be an Eagle? Will I, come Fall 2013, wear that Boston College logo both representing the Master Degree I purse and the city I call home? If all goes well with money and aid, hopefully that answer will be yes.<br />
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But back to the topic of this post, my love hate relationship with Terresentials. It seems as though I'm bipolar when it comes to the Terresentials Lavender Mud Wash. Some days I LOVE it and others I wonder why I even gave into the hype. To be honest I think I ultimately fall in the "glad to have tried it, but won't be a staple product" category. Why? Well it has its pros; time-efficient, smells amazing and all organic natural ingredients, <em>however</em> it has its drawbacks. <br />
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Number one being price. If it told in the stores it would be priced just fine, however unless you live in Maryland where the headquarters are, the would be $10 bottle doubles in price to include shipping, no bueno. And the other major con that I've come to terms with after washing my hair this morning was this, its an itch and a half to rinse out, for me at least. I don't know why but for the life of me I can't get this stuff to rinse clear out. When I used my Trader Joes Tea Tree Tingle instead of the wash last week I realized that I never fully got all the mud out from the week before! To make it even worse that was the second time I scrubbed my scalp, smh.<br />
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Its Tuesday, and ever since yesterday I've been kind of in a funk. Could be a number of things, but I just have to remind myself that I have soooooo much to be thankful for. I was reminded of that when I read this in my email this morning...</div>
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So with that being said I will let the memories from this past AMAZING birthday weekend bring me joy on this gloomy Tuesday morning.</div>
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Yea that is only a little taste of all the awesomeness that ensued this weekend. My friends did THE MOST for me and I couldn't have asked for a better birthday. For all the love that I received from my friends and loved ones this past week and on a daily basis I thank you so much. I'm deeply honored to have you all in my life. <br />
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Yeah my newest toy is this pocket projector I found at Brookstone for your iPhone! Wait there's more, not only does it project what I have found to be a <em>73"</em> frame, BUT it also acts as a potable charger when you're not by an outlet. I'm in LOVE with this thing.</div>
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So simple, I'm not sure why I never thought of this before. Avocado sprinkled with a little salt and topped with your favorite salsa. Healthy <em>and</em> delicious!</div>
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My Game face is ON. I finally stepped up to the track this week and started training myself to get ready for this Color Me Rad 5K She's A 10! style in July. It'll be my first one and I'm a little nervous! But hey I gotta start somewhere right?</div>
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Some of our lovely "10s" took time out to model our new shirts and be the face of our website. Shirts are on sale NOW! Just email <a href="mailto:orders@shes-a-10.org">orders@shes-a-10.org</a> with the number of shirts being bought, sizes, shipping address and Paypal account email .</div>
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So my obsession with Aldo shoes continues but I threw in my own flare using (blanks) DIY glitter technique for the bottom. Told you that was next on my project list. Look for my own post on it soon</div>
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