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I am a little behind on my daily post because I spent my weekend in Wine Country... yes, the legendary Napa Valley, CA. And now I am in Jacksonville, FL- but more on that later. Back to the wine. The main purpose of heading up to Napa was a friend's wedding... and a fun wedding … Continue reading Diary of a Happy Wine Woman – Part 1
I am going away this weekend. With a date. I got a new dress! And a mani/pedi. Am I: a) going to a fraternity formal b) going to a destination wedding c) either a or b? The correct answer is "b", which I'm guessing most of you got, considering I would be a very old … Continue reading 10 Life Lessons from Being a Sorority Girl
While on my vacation getaway to Thailand, I made a lot of new friends (as indicated in some of my previous posts). One such friend I neglected to mention. I will take the opportunity to do so now. The Aussie arrived about two days before the end of the trip and accidentally inserted himself into … Continue reading FOMO
No Vanna or Pat here, sorry! No, today's post is about two things- Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana) and being fortunate... i.e. gratitude. I wanted to bring this up today because everyday this week I've been feeling lots of love. Appreciation. Gratitude. We so easily want to see the things/people we don't have while completely being … Continue reading Wheel of Fortune
Get your salad and deep fried yums on for Yum Pla Tod- Spicy Deep Fried Fish Salad. Recipe #2 from the Samui Institute of Thai Culinary Arts or Sitca. This was actually my favorite recipe of the four that we learned in Ko Samui, Thailand. I made so much of it, I am craving the … Continue reading Thai Spicy Deep Fried Fish Salad
If you had met me four years ago- you probably never would have thought such a statement would have been uttered from these lips.... I love Hermosa. My first impression of Hermosa Beach, CA... "Wow, I am back to the sleeping porch of my college sorority, unable to focus/get sleep/function because I am surrounded by … Continue reading I ♥ Hermosa
Vacation depression is finally hitting me... I am really missing Thailand now and this video is GORGEOUS. Many of the places I visited on my trip as well...
The first time I read The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett, I was in elementary school. I was a voracious reader, mainly sticking to the likes of The Babysitter's Club or Sweet Valley High (Sweet Valley Twins I also read, but they were a bit thin). I also dabbled with Nancy Drew (I considered … Continue reading The Secret Garden
I have been very good about writing every day, however this weekend I have been traveling quite a bit! Once I arrive at my destination, I'll be sure to pick back up again. Speaking of traveling... fun little vid on Tokyo...
Sweet Beet was the nickname I gave to one of my ex-boyfriends. Thank goodness sweet beets aren't just a dude. As you know, I receive a basket of goodies from Farm Fresh to You every other week. Well, a couple of weeks ago, delivered to my doorstep: a box of beets. Not a beat box, … Continue reading Sweet Beet and the Most Gorgeous Food Video You’ve Ever Seen
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