tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21000271442160109642024-03-12T18:43:54.387-07:00redirectedCKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-11944802503567167202011-10-19T06:06:00.000-07:002011-10-19T06:06:52.076-07:00whew, it's been a while<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_2032-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="515" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_2032-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>well that was a long break. i'm not even exactly sure what it was due to. maybe it was the sickness i received this weekend {no people, i took a test i'm not with child}, maybe it was the 101+ projects i have to complete, maybe it was a new big item i'm working on {cliff hanger right?}...anywho, it was a long break that i will try not to do again in the future. i mean my followers and paparazzi need me right?CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-90025585448966056742011-10-04T04:41:00.000-07:002011-10-04T04:41:09.456-07:00rockstar and a pyrotechnician<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_2080-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_2080-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">today i will accept rockstar status. let me back up to explain. my husband is a pyrotechnician...umm ok make sense <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">now</span>. so my husband shoots firework shows. he works for a firework company and aside from being a captain and environmental scientist, he is also licensed as a pyrotechnician. yep most random man you will know {especially when he sings his responses to me, that gets real random. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">i digress</span>.} so when he is gone shooting firework shows, i am hanging out by myself and left to my own devices. this recent time i attempted to tackle something that has been beating me for a while...homemade bread. hence the rockstar status. while they didn't all turn out pretty, both the <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/265729368/">blueberry cinnamon rolls</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/270210117/">mini monkey bread</a> were phenomenal. therefore as aforementioned, today i accept rockstar status and am married to a pyrotechnician. rockstar + pyrotechnician=match made in heaven. k now back to earth.</div>CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-49082337083531275652011-09-28T04:43:00.000-07:002011-09-28T04:53:28.175-07:00new kicks<div style="text-align: center;">like my new kicks? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_2004-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_2004-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">wanna know where they are from?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_2006-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_2006-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">wait for it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">wait for it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">wait...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_2011-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_2011-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">yep that's right! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">uh huh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_2012-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_2012-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">whew it feels good to get that out in the open.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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me: "uh huh {very proud of myself}, i was inspired by this <a href="http://www.clothedmuch.com/">blog</a>"<br />
husband: "oh geez"<br />
me: "you love it???"<br />
husband: "i love you..."<br />
me: "you know one of the best things about being married? your wardrobe expands. ok well my wardrobe expands. not yours, i'd prefer you not wearing my wardrobe. but i can wear yours cause menswear is big right now!"<br />
husband: "yeeeaaaa i don't know about letting you on my side anymore"<br />
me: "but look how resourceful i am!" {i say as i'm walking out the room...}<br />
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and yes ladies and gentleman {are there gentleman reading this? if so give a shout out!} not one but <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">two</span> pieces of this outfit were a whopping $1: that christian dior red polka dot tie {correct christian dior} and the ruffled perfect heels<br />
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this past weekend was our first lsu home game. oh how i've missed these nights! i've missed the eagerness these games held as a student. getting on campus at wee hours just to hang out with friends and eat good food throughout the day. then to stand at the student gate for an hour, get patted down typically twice or three times {ok that part was obnoxious} and sit in the student section for two hours prior to the game... the student section in death valley! come rain or shine we were sitting there {but then again it <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">never</span> rains in tiger stadium} while i miss being a student football fan, it was still so good being back in the stadium even if it is as an alumnus. plus the weather was fantastic!<br />
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and here's the report... the issue with weight loss supplements is that they are not subjected to the same rigorous standards/procedures prescription drugs are subjected to. the food & drug administration {fda} does not have to do tests for these supplements. this means there is no standard body making sure these products are effective or that they even contain what they say they contain...and that's where the problem lies. we are unsure of the short-term and long-term effects and the research just isn't there to determine if they work. so basically anyone can put out a supplement out and state it's "magic" and while they may be showing research, remember they are selling a product and can skew it the way they see fit. however when supplements/weight loss pills are put on the market, the fda does monitor it's safety and can recall/ban something if necessary. so far, the only weight loss supplement {actually an over the counter medicine} that has been approved by the fda is alli, yet there have been records of liver damage and unpleasant side effects. </div>
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basically, as not fun as this is to say, there is no quick fix for sustained weight loss. it will take a balance of smaller portion healthier meals plus exercise to achieve a healthy weight loss. and while it's not easy, it is achievable! </div>
CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-24168937518269782532011-09-03T17:14:00.000-07:002011-09-03T17:14:40.860-07:00a few thingsso first i wanna thank everyone on & off the blog for the sweet and encouraging comments about the job hunt. really, it meant a ton and i thank you all from the bottom of my heart. next, i wanna apologize...i missed out on q&a friday {i know, already!} but i have a somewhat decent excuse. on friday morning, i woke up sick...so sick i headed to urgent care. see here is the proof<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/01e10364c2114803b990cefa49be61d9_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/01e10364c2114803b990cefa49be61d9_7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ok so i wasn't dying or anything but this weekend we headed to a family vaca at the beach so i wanted to make sure i wasn't contagious. and actually that brings me to my next point. since i was sick and we had to pack {durn that procrastination, it's a killer} i lost time to write my q&a answer. but don't fear {i'm sure you're trembling} i'll get to it! and last point, i mentioned we are at the beach. yes, correct, we are at the beach during tropical storm lee. yep, uh huh! let that sink in. and if you are still confused, here is what i'm trying to relay to you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/2L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/2L.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this means lots o rain and lots o family bonding. but that includes lots o comfort food and board games! i can handle that! vaca pics to be continued...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">o and<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> geaux tigers</span>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-80604352347694550782011-09-01T13:44:00.000-07:002011-09-01T15:16:48.984-07:00pretty excitednot gonna lie...i'm pretty excited about this starting<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/KYRfzfv8FXc?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for all my lsu fans, you get this. for all my non-southern fans, we love our college football around here!</div>we shall be at the beach this weekend. oh yea and so will the new tropical storm. at least we'll have something to watch!CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-70784903768015473502011-08-30T19:16:00.000-07:002011-08-30T19:16:31.917-07:00an unemployed housewife<div style="text-align: center;">so lately i've been experiencing a new realm...the life of a housewife. and i gotta say...it ain't easy. now as i say that i recognize people may be saying, "not easy? you don't even have kids" truth. however, the hard part isn't the actual housewife part. in fact, im loving that life. waking up with hubby and having time to fix his breakfast and lunch for the day. reading blogs and catching up on the news while drinking my morning cup o' jeaux {thats the louisiana spelling}. working on projects throughout the day around the house. cooking dinner and having quality time with my man. then quiet time and bed. not gonna lie, i'm enjoying it. however the hard part is being patient. because while i love this housewife living i need a job. we got da bills to pay and now that i'm <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">finally</span> finished with school i'm eager to put it into practice. but this seems to be the worst time to graduate. jobs have been slim to none and with no experience {oh except for that year of free labor...but i guess that doesn't count mr. employers}the pickins are even smaller. now technically i've only been looking for ~a month {which is must better than how long many people have been looking i know} but i'm confused as to what i should do...should i get a part time job for fear i'd have to quit as soon as i start? do i work a full time job anywhere else besides my field even though i've specialized in my field and would take myself out of the job market? do i apply for jobs even if it means an hour and a half commute one way? or do i just wait?</div><div style="text-align: center;">but i <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">praise God! </span>husband has a job and i know there is a plan. i know the Lord has a job for me and he has provided our finances through mysterious ways {seriously! i often look at our bank account and wonder how it all gets taken care of!}. and just as He's been faithful through monetary ways, He will continue to provide all that we need. so <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">i pray</span>. i pray for direction, i pray for comfort, i pray for patience, but more importantly i pray for trust. and through God's provision, i act...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">friendly notice: q&a friday, bring on the questions! </div>CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-10813725161151325612011-08-26T07:59:00.000-07:002011-08-26T07:59:58.032-07:00q&a fridayalright and here we go...first question was about <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">quinoa</span> {pronounced keen-wah}:<br />
quinoa, one of my favorite new foods, looks similar to cous cous yet is in the leafy family {related to spinach}. however, to get even crazier quinoa is a complete protein. that's right friends, so if you are vegetarian or just looking for some meatless options {cause lets just face it, meat can get expensive} quinoa is a great alternative because it has all the amino acids amounts necessary in a serving size. while most of you may say, "that does not substitute for a meat" {husband, i am reading your mind right now}, nutritionally it does! it is also a good source of fiber as well. double whammy! now quinoa actually cooks similar to rice in that you 1. put it in water, 2. bring it to a boil, 3. and cover it to simmer and cook the water out {you can actually cook it in a rice cooker as well}. it will quickly produce this gorgeous red or cream colored {depending on the color you get} circular grain look-a-like at a 1:3 ratio. this means that 1 cup uncooked makes 3 cups. another great thing is that it is neutral in taste so you can make it sweet or savory...you decide. oh and btw it's gluten-free so if you are needing to follow a gluten-free diet, this is another option. so quinoa...go check it out!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/quinoa1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/quinoa1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://premierelady.wordpress.com/2010/03/31/superfood-of-the-day-quinoa/">via</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">here are some great recipe sources:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><ul><li><a href="http://www.quinoa.net/181.html">quinoa corporation</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.wholeliving.com/photogallery/quinoa-recipes?lpgStart=1&currentslide=1&currentChapter=1">whole living</a></li>
<li><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/healthy-recipes/super-foods/whole-grains/quinoa/main.aspx">all recipes</a> </li>
</ul><div>another question i had was regarding some <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">healthy snack options.</span> great question, as i get this often! now the biggest thing with healthy snacks is that they need to be convenient cause let's just be honest, we often choose processed snacks because they are just that. so when you get home from the grocery store or the night before you have to bring your lunch, make your snacks convenient. cut them up, portion them out, package them...whatever you do, make them easy to grab&go. now some healthy snack options include:</div><div><ul><li>popcorn {not the "movie theatre extra butter kind," but the smart pop or light kind}</li>
<li>yogurt {light&low sugar}</li>
<li>peanut butter & apples</li>
<li>hummus & whole-grain pita</li>
<li>carrots/celery & low-fat ranch</li>
<li>trail mix {make your own-add lightly salted nuts, dried fruit, and m&ms} </li>
<li>low-fat cheese and apples</li>
<li>fresh fruit & a light yogurt fruit dip</li>
<li>cottage cheese & fruit</li>
<li>homemade peanut butter crackers {whole grain crackers with pb}</li>
<li>homemade smoothie {light yogurt, frozen fruit, & some oj}</li>
<li>ants on a log {celery with pb and raisins}</li>
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</div><div>questions, comments, concerns...let me know! and keep those nutrition questions coming...until next friday!</div><br />
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CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-1597905807155977232011-08-24T19:33:00.000-07:002011-08-24T19:33:54.499-07:00craft room designhi friends...ok so i know you've got more <a href="http://ckredirected.blogspot.com/2011/08/q-friday.html">nutrition</a> questions so let's have it!<br />
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in other news, as an unemployed wife i have taken it upon myself to be productive. with that comes the design of a craft room. hey, productivity comes in <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">many</span> shapes and sizes! while i will be posting some of my most frugalist {yep made that up} projects {unemployed} i will reveal to you all the inspirations of my design. granted this room will be a work in progress but i gotta get something set up. i need room to fix those clothes i keep messing with as my incessant need to restructure my wardrobe{ie. cut and sew} continues. my idea for the room: navy & coral {with pops of yellow, gray, & white).<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/coralandnavy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/coralandnavy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>i just love the boldness the navy brings with the girlies of the coral. however, coral is not an easy color to find in fabrics so i have a feeling i'll be <strike>screen printing</strike> painting some shapes on pillows, etc.<br />
and check out that sunburst mirror...it will go perfect over my newly painted desk. now if only i could find enough paint sticks.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>the myth about paint sticks:</b> they are free and paint stores will give them to you freely. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>the truth:</b> paint stores will give you one stick/gallon of paint freely unless you ask nicely and then they will give <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">at max</span> two! but in order to acquire all the paint sticks you need for this mirror you must visit a number of other paint stores and i just don't know if there are that many in the state of louisiana. uncertain of what the heck i'm even talking about with the paint sticks...check out my <a href="http://pinterest.com/caitlynk/">pinterest</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and after the design comes the organization</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/126263830/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img 600'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/126263830_kx0AIMtt_c.jpg" width="318 height =" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal;">Source: <a href="http://scrapfreak.typepad.com/blog/scrapbooking/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">scrapfreak.typepad.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/caitlynk/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Caitlyn</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">actually, i've already done this and i have to say hubby was impressed...till i told him i found the idea on pinterest. durn my honesty</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/98641224/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img 395'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/98641224_kSfUMHFA_c.jpg" width="353 height =" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76838b; font-size: xx-small; line-height: normal;">Source: <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/pottery-barn.jpg&imgrefurl=http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2010/11/free-decorating-classes-at-pottery-barn.html&usg=__LqjUsowKNYBh1ntSD41QWBY9mlo=&h=395&w=353&sz=100&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=-kJ4Qmz3TwKg9M:&tbnh=143&tbnw=125&ei=AFrsTfm9CJSbtwes2MSbAQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dpottery%2Bbarn%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D643%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=301&page=1&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0&tx=46&ty=52&biw=1366&bih=643" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;">google.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/caitlynk/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Caitlyn</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">will this organization ever be possible? one can only hope...</div>CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-53646785768183844512011-08-19T06:31:00.000-07:002011-08-19T06:31:48.930-07:00q&a friday<div style="text-align: center;">i've decided to try something new...since i'm an official <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">rd</span> {registered dietitian} and such, i want to share my knowledge with the world around me. so starting each friday i will answer nutrition questions you loyal followers submit. i know this blog is a smorgasbord {wow not easy to spell} so why not throw one more in the mix?! there is a lot of false nutrition information out there, so i'll be here helping differentiate between it all! do i know <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">everything</span> about nutrition? yes....ok ok no, but if i don't, i will research it throughout the week and give you good sources to go to. </div><div style="text-align: center;">so go ahead, throw some questions on this comment form and eagerly wait until friday for answers. come on...just click. you know you have one! like which fiber granola bar is the best? or what about those whole grains in fruit loops, what's up with that?! or how do i eat out and eat healthy? see...there are tons of questions! so just hit the comment button, leave a quick one and that's that! </div>CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-71645943831616208342011-08-18T05:43:00.000-07:002011-08-18T05:43:17.687-07:00big tubso one reason we like our new place in the big city of br...garden tub.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_1729-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_1729-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cause who doesn't need some aromatherapy every now and then?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">disclaimer</span>: no animals were hurt in the taking of these photos or bath</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">other disclaimer</span>: cleaning and sanitation followed the making of this shoot</div><br />
CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-40367293411483296502011-08-16T05:48:00.000-07:002011-08-16T05:52:40.848-07:00fall wishes<div style="text-align: center;">after reading one of my daily blog <a href="http://tandsdaybook.blogspot.com/">reads</a>, i have been inspired to compile a fall wishlist on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">pinterest</a>. hopefully i can find these items on sale and/or the best replica. hey i'm unemployed and on a budget peeps! </div><div style="text-align: center;">i have been dreaming of a gold boyfriend watch. may marshall's/tj maxx will be good to me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"></div><div style="float: center; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">1</span><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/117299945/" style="font-size: 10px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img 210'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/117299945_3SH2sDVj_c.jpg" width="210 height =" /></a></div><div style="font-size: 10px; text-align: center;">Source: <a href="http://www.fossil.com/en_US/shop/women/watches/stella_watches/stella_multifunction_rose_gold_tone_dial_watch-es2859p.html?parent_category_rn=30009&departmentCategoryId=30000&N=0&Va=1000&Ns=p_wsc0%7C0%7C%7Cp_weight%7C0&pn=c&rec=4&imagePath=ES2859" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">fossil.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/caitlynk/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Caitlyn</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">some closed toed booties paired with skinny jeans sounds perfect to me</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"></div><div style="float: center; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">2</span><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/117317830/" style="font-size: 10px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img 311'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/117317830_SLW7yTXm_c.jpg" width="210 height =" /></a></div><div style="font-size: 10px; text-align: center;">Source: <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=22599518&parentid=W_SHOES_BOOTS&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=10&navAction=jump&color=&pushId=W_SHOES_BOOTS&popId=WOMENS_SHOES&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">urbanoutfitters.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/caitlynk/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Caitlyn</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">i have adored shorts with tights for two winter seasons now and have <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">finally</span> found some. hey it was a difficult find, these days bootie shorts are all the rage and me just no likey.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"></div><div style="align: center; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">3</span><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/117310600/" style="font-size: 10px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img 201'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/117310600_qPBsCSlt_c.jpg" width="210 height =" /></a></div><div style="font-size: 10px; text-align: center;">Source: <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=paperbag+shorts+and+tights&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1059&bih=680&tbm=isch&tbnid=MUt-e9iA9DNigM:&imgrefurl=http://www.fashionmagazine.com/blogs/tag/shorts/&docid=ACEBibpcuegDHM&w=501&h=480&ei=uFtKTr2gGIOhsQLn1PjNCA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=277&vpy=90&dur=580&hovh=220&hovw=229&tx=109&ty=114&page=4&tbnh=161&tbnw=168&start=55&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:55" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">google.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/caitlynk/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Caitlyn</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">riding boots would last me my lifetime, i'm sure of it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">4</span><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/117301333/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img 175'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/117301333_5VjMCjtk_c.jpg" width="175 height =" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=42992&np=127_282" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">stevemadden.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/caitlynk/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Caitlyn</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span></div><div style="padding-bottom: 2px;"><div style="line-height: 0px;"></div></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">the color of the wellies are dreamy. yes it's cool to call them wellies now.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">5</span><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/117297962/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img 210'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/117297962_yxNK72W4_c.jpg" width="210 height =" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://usa.hunter-boot.com/2/6/Product-Search/Original-Gloss-Tall-Boot/BUTTER-CREAM/GLOSSW_BCR.aspx" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">usa.hunter-boot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/caitlynk/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Caitlyn</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span></div><div style="padding-bottom: 2px;"><div style="line-height: 0px;"></div></div><br />
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stripes, you know me...nuff said</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">6</span><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/117306089/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img 270'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/117306089_QuTwsuoN_c.jpg" width="202 height =" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=10018&mlink=5151,3562668,msg1_women_nav&clink=3562668" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">oldnavy.gap.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/caitlynk/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Caitlyn</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span></div><div style="padding-bottom: 2px;"><div style="line-height: 0px;"></div></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">i have a few more items on my pinterest board so friend me and check it out! and if anyone could hint to the hubs regarding this board, i'd greatly appreciate it! </div>CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-64451878449562337062011-08-15T06:17:00.000-07:002011-08-15T06:17:13.787-07:00an "official" weekend<div style="text-align: center;">this weekend was crazy busy and filled with fun, friends, and always food! it started with some of the most exciting news from within these past 6 years {well besides my engagement and wedding, but you get the picture}...i am officially a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">registered dietitian</span>! yes you heard that right folks, i am official! after long hours and continuos classes {as well as that whole year of free labor} i have passed the test and can now officially tell you healthy ways to eat. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">whew</span>! so after this exhausting test and exciting news, it was only proper that i sleep...for the rest of thursday. so that was kind of a blur. then on friday we celebrated the birth of a dear friend and enjoyed a little saints action! </div><div style="text-align: center;">saturday, an event called "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">one for the orphan"</span> where other people {pssh not me} ran a 5k and one man biked for 24 hours! thats correct....24 hours sans break for charity to support orphans in africa. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_1754-1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="374" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_1754-1-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i helped a friend in selling the stupendous products of a ministry called <a href="http://www.saksaum.org/collections/accessories"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">sak saum</span></a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_1759-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_1759-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">you must check it out! i mean just look at this purse! perfection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.saksaum.org/collections/frontpage/products/socheata"><img border="0" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/DSC8157_large-1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">click the picture to order this purse. not your liking? there are so many other cute things on the site. you won't be disappointed! </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">following, a continuation of my friend's birth celebration {we are serious about our birthdays around here} with a trip and all day event in lafayette. complete with shopping, food, and card game playing.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">twas a good weekend and an amazing celebration for the end of an era...ahhh <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">RD</span>, thats me! and now for a job...</div>CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-44355045049599446472011-08-10T09:22:00.000-07:002011-08-10T09:22:32.486-07:00light amidst the chaos<div style="text-align: center;">ok so it's not really chaos, more like uncontrollable anxiousness and uncertainty. the infamous test is coming up {keep praying} and in between the ongoing cups of coffee + the growth of my gluteus maximus due to lack of movement, we found time to do a small quaint date. this included the purchase of maps at border's going out of business sale, menchies fro yo {yea i said it}, and enjoying the scenery at our recently new city we live in {we just moved back}. it was a nice break and much needed. however, as i type this im thinking of profit margin, food temperatures, and vitamin a absorption. and im back...yep, makes you jealous doesn't it? ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_1694-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_1694-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_1693-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/IMG_1693-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lovely break</div><br />
CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-24828237825806493052011-07-28T10:59:00.000-07:002011-07-28T10:59:14.833-07:00another mia & birthday<div style="text-align: center;">yet again another mia post {<a href="http://ckredirected.blogspot.com/2011/05/mia.html">previous</a>} but it has to happen...i am doing this really dumb thing called studying! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/study.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/study.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">i take my final "boards" soon. i probably won't tell you when for the fact that i don't want to have to report that i didn't pass if i don't. so just start praying now, k? thanks! but i do have to give a major shout out to one special day...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">hub's bday!</span> you know the hubs...he's that amazing guy i talk often about. well here are some cute pics of him to remind you </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/55-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/55-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">yep he's my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">favorite</span>!</div><div style="text-align: center;">so happy birthday c...you make my life a lot brighter and a lot more spontaneous. and for that {any many more} i am gratefule!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-29381680588259268122011-07-14T12:41:00.000-07:002011-07-14T12:41:19.115-07:00TOMS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>im sure most of you have heard of <a href="http://www.toms.com/">TOMS</a> and his shoes. i lurv these shoes and the <a href="http://www.toms.com/our-movement/">vision</a> this company has. and lately i have been loving some of the new styles.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">currently i own this pair</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEYzkT6emPSVKzh2l_Gpc5GiqHI3FiipMaBbz9Ld9KP6qvd8H64JVPmcBw9iI-oDTLRtY3UMzcS0tRUHn0EwjlHsmNYeKPd4mNu5Pl5UWlx-k3GB2R24PS54W0xcey4zc0-39dk26ABo/s1600/w-navy-university-rope-sole-s-s11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcEYzkT6emPSVKzh2l_Gpc5GiqHI3FiipMaBbz9Ld9KP6qvd8H64JVPmcBw9iI-oDTLRtY3UMzcS0tRUHn0EwjlHsmNYeKPd4mNu5Pl5UWlx-k3GB2R24PS54W0xcey4zc0-39dk26ABo/s1600/w-navy-university-rope-sole-s-s11.jpg" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8Y3IEYY4SgdKh8_PPtrFw-_w8FvZdy3QS9A_ZzXktjoZYdoBPvohVwOcibXLC7dN5hjm4OLkphBQy3hP39r42BHsxBml34nzsIXr5Hql1SieMUYem8QVyacOZnPJ09Y8A0FGm-70R9k/s1600/M-Burlap-S.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8Y3IEYY4SgdKh8_PPtrFw-_w8FvZdy3QS9A_ZzXktjoZYdoBPvohVwOcibXLC7dN5hjm4OLkphBQy3hP39r42BHsxBml34nzsIXr5Hql1SieMUYem8QVyacOZnPJ09Y8A0FGm-70R9k/s1600/M-Burlap-S.jpg" /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">while hubby owns this pair</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"> </span></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but both are looking slightly ratty thereby requiring us to each get another pair! {<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">ok so maybe we'll wait till im employed and not studying my life away</span>}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">here are a few under consideration for my next pair...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi72eMU6InomcjeIQ_rXiuhlDkOwQlpQJDxX5e6Eljk43o4dQCSuErjw4yfqFCPPO9TdO6yXllUZdbGhSQQck6j90n-cAqyycAZMng2qewVTNFDR5wUr-V8RKLdh_TAiqjgpUmii-H8q7s/s1600/W-Olive-Canvas-S.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi72eMU6InomcjeIQ_rXiuhlDkOwQlpQJDxX5e6Eljk43o4dQCSuErjw4yfqFCPPO9TdO6yXllUZdbGhSQQck6j90n-cAqyycAZMng2qewVTNFDR5wUr-V8RKLdh_TAiqjgpUmii-H8q7s/s1600/W-Olive-Canvas-S.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">while i'm a fan of the more classic look, they do have other kinds to suit multiple styles! </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">coral...hmm now thats tempting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMWgJLkAY7yYBL3ASIbxCw6RE4gq17hZJEYPYTXIritVkgKSsn3_h-4vq230ANaBA1Apn2-OU-dQ-O0i6H69R4eekdu-klPfzXui8hrDerBTevupMWwQ-AmsqBcXapFz-9hZwWw2e1ZBk/s1600/w-coral-canvas-wedges-s-s11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMWgJLkAY7yYBL3ASIbxCw6RE4gq17hZJEYPYTXIritVkgKSsn3_h-4vq230ANaBA1Apn2-OU-dQ-O0i6H69R4eekdu-klPfzXui8hrDerBTevupMWwQ-AmsqBcXapFz-9hZwWw2e1ZBk/s1600/w-coral-canvas-wedges-s-s11.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and stripes are always a must</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2m5RcZaRACCPSyd8hegGHqJctEdp02bvHeraLcCCmCh-6xaMJgRdGC-KBwr8U9bRBGmyj8_q9kHj0mVEiKfThxhHsSV55YO7G-TywtHZdjFkXQzHzieRwQAZ3xOinTJeu-W4urR0AsY/s1600/w-linen-pinstripe-cordones-s-s11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2m5RcZaRACCPSyd8hegGHqJctEdp02bvHeraLcCCmCh-6xaMJgRdGC-KBwr8U9bRBGmyj8_q9kHj0mVEiKfThxhHsSV55YO7G-TywtHZdjFkXQzHzieRwQAZ3xOinTJeu-W4urR0AsY/s1600/w-linen-pinstripe-cordones-s-s11.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">plus they even do sunglasses...for every pair you buy: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">medical eye treatment, prescription glasses, or eye surgery</span> goes to a person in need. seriously? thats amazing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">now i am frugal, so these shoes tend to be on the pricier side of my shoe budget but when i think im actually buying two pairs and one is going to someone who needs it more, i'm in. plus raising awareness while wearing them continues the perks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>[14] How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? [15] And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” [16] But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” [17] So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.</i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Romans 10:14-17)</div><br />
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</div>CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-38581913852903198972011-07-13T08:39:00.000-07:002011-07-13T10:45:01.629-07:00pop's bdayyesterday was my dad's 60th birthday...thats right the big 60! the big surprise for this monumental birthday was a visit from my brother, his wife, and the first granbebe {they live in virginia} last week. so for his actual birthday, we celebrated low key and enjoyed some quality time and a few other items:<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">a spice cake complete with cream cheese frosting and pecan topping</div><div style="text-align: center;">i kept telling everyone i bought it to see what they would say. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">no one</span> believed me. maybe it was the lack luster frosting job. but then they tasted it, and said then they would have believed i bought it. thank you betty for your mixes ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/cakepic1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/cakepic1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">rhyming notes</span>. a birthday tradition in our house is to have birthday signs that rhyme and contain the age we are turning. my dad has been making these signs since we were young and even though we don't live at the house anymore, he still continues them via text. whew thanks for technology! yes this rhyme=not the best, but you try sixty! not easy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/sign2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/sign2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">older people gifts: my dad's friend gave him a bunch of random gifts. o yea chia pet, large calculator, and even an oversized universal remote were just a few of them. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">lucky</span> guy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/gifts4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/gifts4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then we participated in a little more tradition, not necessarily tradition that occurs ever year on his birthday but nonetheless occurring annually. we watched the all star baseball game and enjoyed tots, fries, and hot dogs. while this doesn't fall into the most nutritious category, sometimes you just gotta let go and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">enjoy</span> the game!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/food3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/food3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/game5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/game5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">there ya have it. low key and traditional. very much like my dad</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/dadandlance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/dadandlance.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">there is grandbebe l when he was here for the visit...he's wearing a shirt that reads <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">happy birthday pop pop</span></div>CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-12245479880891831522011-07-12T06:29:00.000-07:002011-07-12T13:28:26.292-07:00slightly sad dayyesterday was a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">slightly</span> sad day<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">1. i was forced to study all day inside without even the idea of leaving... "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">sit down</span> caitlyn, don't even think about it!" and yes i did dress up just to sit at home. i mean i need some sort of creative outlet during my "stay at home" days! and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">nothing </span>is cooler than wearing a big chunky necklace while talking to yourself out loud for memorizing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. hubby had to stay late at work because he forgot his id and had to turn around. someone <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">please</span> find our memory, we have each seemed to misplace it and can't remember where we left them!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. and this is the saddest, my<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> 6 dollar</span> aeropostale white crop jeans zipper broke off the track. that's right, broke the track and came right off! now the real question is was it the dryer or my oh so handsome remington pup? not my angel huh?...hmmmm</div><div style="text-align: center;">but on the plus side...the belt and necklace of this outfit were purchased at garage sales! yep impressed aren't you? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/menswearandchunkynecklace1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/menswearandchunkynecklace1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/menswearandchunkyjewelry5copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/menswearandchunkyjewelry5copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">poor pants...sewing in my future. unless i can start a new trend? keeping flies open. oh that might present serious future problems. hmm rethink!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">hubby's shirt {<i>french connection via tj maxx</i>}, belt and necklace {<i>thrifted</i>}, shoes {<i>kimchi blue via plato's closet</i>}, pants {<i>aeropostale'</i>}, bracelets {<i>variety of places</i>}</div>CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-49429004478453090252011-07-08T08:11:00.000-07:002011-07-08T08:11:51.256-07:00happy belated 4thhow do you spend your 4th? we spend it celebrating with friends, playing games, and buying sparklers. cause everyone needs a sparkler picture that spells out sweet little nothings<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/loveyoufireworks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/loveyoufireworks.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">confession: these were bought and taken on the 5th...why buy fireworks on the 4th when you can get them 50% off on the 5th? logical? i think so. thanks bible study girlies for being fabulous models and spellers! oh and boys for getting the shot!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/lovefireworks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/lovefireworks.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-35443346388478822942011-06-28T13:00:00.000-07:002011-06-28T13:02:20.512-07:00not in chronological orderim bad about posting things in chronological order...but i find pictures i've uploaded and i have a desire to share the adventures. plus this is kind of how my life runs <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">{scattered} </span>so it's me! remember that beach trip we took on our anniversary with friends r & b? well we also enjoyed a bike ride to the public pier to view the sunset. needless to say it wasn't much of a sunset as the clouds got in the way. i think we saw it for a total of 5 minutes...yea. but at least we got exercise.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike1.jpg" width="640" /></a>husband was showing us his mad biking skills</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and here's the overly anticipated sunset</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">& the dueling moon making his debut...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/bike7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the rest of the night was filled with basketball watching and board game playing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100027144216010964.post-89411254060139428462011-06-24T07:03:00.000-07:002011-06-24T07:03:31.370-07:00sites of new orleans: intern style continued<div style="text-align: center;">in honor of graduation <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">today</span> i wanted to continue the sites of new orleans post and scream i<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> will miss you girls!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">usual jumping pic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the recovery pic is always the best!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">street car ride</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">complete with a jam to justin beiber</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a ferry ride</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="538" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">check out that skyline</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and eating...of course</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff487/chaine3/tulane8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> it's been so swell girlies! you will all be <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">fabulous</span> in your career!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">im so not great with change...slight waterworks</div>CKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00993078106660335595noreply@blogger.com0