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Two weekends ago, I had planned Sunday dinner at my parent’s house. Turns out their neighbors were having a wedding shower for their niece, whom I grew up with as a child in the neighborhood. The wedding shower was set in their backyard – an overgrown, garden oasis in full bloom with a European touch – a shabby chic chandelier hanging in a tree, lights strewn throughout each bush, candles... Read more

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Well hello there, July 16th. Where have the last two weeks gone? Been busy soaking up the sun that finally came to Seattle – and as my GChat status says, “The summer sun makes me irresponsible.” Less time for blogging and computer playing, more time for outdoors, friends and barbecues. The best time of the year! Life has been trucking along quite nicely these days – I’ve got a... Read more

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I’m heading out for the weekend to Lake Chelan – a popular summer spot in Washington State – for the Fourth of July! It’s one of my girl friend’s birthday, so I’m road tripping it over the mountains with my best friend, a cooler full of bevs and flipflops on. I’ll finally get to wear the bathing suits I bought a month ago and haven’t been able to prance... Read more

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This little gem was posted as part of the 20-Something Bloggers Blog Carnival, in partnership with Charles Schwab.  Read more about the carnival and add your own post by clicking here. This weekend on my way back from camping, I was flipping through Glamour - my all time fav magazine. To me, it’s the smart girl’s guide to life. Not just beauty, fashion and sex tips – but real stories... Read more

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This weekend I was able to head east of Seattle, over the Washington State mountain pass, for the first camping trip of the summer. It’s officially camping season, my lovelies! I’m a huge fan of camping. I love it more than this much *holding arms out wide.* I grew up with two families who didn’t take off on planes to Europe or Hawaii… we spent a week in the woods, eating graham... Read more

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Yesterday marked my 15th day of yoga – I’m officially halfway through my 30-day challenge. Not sure if I’m supposed to shout it from the rooftops, or be all Zen like. But, either way, I honestly feel amazing. (I’m going to speak a little bit more about yoga here than giving up consumerism because the later has been easier than the yoga). I have to say – it’s been more... Read more

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The sun finally came out again in Seattle this weekend. We’ve been under mud and sogginess for a record amount of days this May and June. I forget it’s supposed to be summertime until I read other people’s blogs about wearing sundresses and making watermelon Mojitos, then smoke starts to come out of my ears a bit. Thank you, Seattle. For finally bringing me a fantastic first weekend of... Read more

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A sometimes consistent, probably not at all, gathering of the geeky stuff I come across & love THENEWIPHONE4 (!!!) Come to mama. SEOLOL.com – Showing you the stupid stuff people search for when they think no one else is looking. iPhone App magnets – Total dorkism kitchen perfection. 10 Ways to Convert Your Blog Visitors Into Dedicated Readers – Great advice for all bloggers out... Read more

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Not to self: Eat before hot yoga (but apparently two hours before, to be safe). Had a bit of a queasy, weakling class last night that left be a bit panicky and now nervous to go back. I think eight hours without food, burning that many calories, is not a good combo. My bad. On another note, I’ve completed seven straight days of yoga! Woot! I took off two pounds last week and my skin feels super... Read more

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Men are stinky. Like really, really stinky. I’m going to open a yoga studio that has women’s only classes cause man if it isn’t bad enough to be stuck in a room like sardines that you can’t breath in cause it’s 95 degrees plus, then it’s absolute hell to have to smell some big dude’s body odor for that hour, praying his sweat doesn’t drip on you, and... Read more

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hot.power.vinyasa.yoga.is.f&*@ing.brutal This is me with soaking wet hair, no makeup because it all ran off (post raccoon eyes), sopped to the bone with sweat, wondering what in the HELL I’ve gotten myself into. All I can say is I’m grateful I didn’t pass out. One star up. 29 more to... Read more