January 2012
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I realized the last post was too mundane.
WE GOT A HOUSE.
A really cute, absolutely perfect house.
After months of me stressing and panicking—
WE GOT A HOUSE!
We sign the lease this week and pick up the keys February 10.
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See Effie's Style In Action
thecapitolcouture:
SEE EFFIE’S STYLE IN ACTION
From head to stylish toe, Effie is an expert at mixing party-perfect with on-the-job chic.
YESSSSSS.
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Print Week
Ill be accepting all measures of encouragement, be them words, food or cash.
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Whoever said doing a wedding registry is fun lied
It is the worst. It’s stressful, there are a hundred different options for each thing and there’s no way to research everything you need to in the store.
What’s the difference between these 15 different toasters!?
Singer Etta James Passes Away →
Etta James, the iconic voice behind songs like “At Last” (embedded below), “Tell Mama” and “I’d Rather Go Blind”, passed away this morning of complications from leukemia. The jazz singer and multi-Grammy winner died just a week shy of her 74th birthday …
Foxy Shazam lives up to the hype: officially the weirdest band I have ever seen live.
Also, I almost cried when we ran into Bryan from Copeland. “ONE MORE SHOW.”
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Food Note:
Adding smoked Gouda to Alfredo sauce makes your whole dish taste like it was infused with liquid bacon.
Being a person is becoming more complicated.
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I got into a little spat with an Obama-hater (the...
To which I replied: “Yeah, I think the gays would agree with you.”
Sometimes I Have to Step Back
Occasionally it hits me that I’m living the dream. My dream. I’m a writer and editor for the publication I’ve loved since high school. I write about music. For a living.
I’m surrounded by wonderful friends and I’m marrying the most amazing man in the world who has the voice of an angel and Ryan Gosling’s arms.
I should be more grateful, more often.
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“Meet me offline tonight, ‘cause a 73 x 73 thumbnail isn’t enough you. I want you...”
– Meet Me Offline « Thought Catalog
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“Florida is America’s basement.”
– Jack Donaghy
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Casey Anthony says her computer was hacked. Cops... →
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There are days when I’m pretty sure I don’t know what I’m doing.
I feel like I’m floundering my way through life. I’m really good at looking like I have everything in control, and really bad at actually controlling it.
I have mechanisms in place to help me manage myself. I write meticulous lists; A thorough search of my car, office space and bedroom will uncover...
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Here’s the thing I think of lot of people don’t get: Tebow’s not praying to win games. He’s not praying to be the best; He’s not praying to be an idol or an icon. He’s praying that, win or loss, God be glorified. He’s praying for wisdom on the field, words to say to his team and the leadership ability it takes to be a starting quarterback in a...
Ladies: →
Birchbox delivers luxe beauty samples to your door each month. Find out what you love, and buy with confidence. I’ve been obsessed with Birchbox since my first one arrived last month. You can customize your profile to receive products tailored for you, and no two products are ever repeated—which means new perfumes, toners and foundations every month (Last month my box included dress tape, an...
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A Better Place for All Those Gift Cards →
How one organization meets needs with your remaining balance.
In my RELEVANTMagazine.com debut, I chatted with the leader of Gift Card Giver about what you can do with those $1.45 Target gift cards—and a pretty snazzy party you can throw in the process.
20 New Year’s Resolutions For 20-Somethings «... →
December 2011
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Question of the day:
What was the most meaningful moment of your Christmas weekend? Why?
I bought Sean stock in the Green Bay Packers for Christmas.
His face upon opening it today; The rush of emotions that spread across his eyes and mouth. The joy and happiness and tears that you could see as he read the “Dear Packers Owner” letter—that’s what Christmas is about.
And then the Packers won tonight, and I’ve never seen him so happy.
Fucking Florida: 'Twas a Florida Christmas →
T’was the night before Christmas and all through the town, no noses were frozen, no snow fluttered down, no children in flannels were tucked into bed, they all wore shorty pajamas instead.
To find wreaths of holly, t’was not very hard, for holly trees grew in every back yard. In front…
Am I crazy to think that $3,500 for 4-5 hours of...
That’s almost as much as my car cost.
Anyone know lovely Central Florida photographers?
Unpopular Opinions:
Remember the days when people tipped for good service and not out of obligation?
A Scenario:
Every time I pop into the kitchen in my office and a co-worker walks in, they strike up an awkward, meaningless conversation. “How is your day going?” “It’s starting to get chilly outside!” “Did you hear about such-and-such snafu on the last print day?”
Our office is divided into departments, and I rarely interact with people from marketing or customer...
