tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86917786656382321282024-03-05T15:10:44.552-05:00SerendipityRosabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09448669865777081760noreply@blogger.comBlogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691778665638232128.post-76114358071387700502012-06-12T09:55:00.001-04:002012-06-12T09:55:19.443-04:00The Moment I Wake Up..before I put on my makeupI am obsessed with Pinterest. <br />
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I discovered it through my roommate, right before it took off and became popular and have been in love with it every since. Prior to my "workout" implementation, I primarily used it for fashion, crafts, food, and home decor, however, now that I started researching fitness pins I have opened up a whole new portal of inspiration. <br />
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The other day I found a pin about things to do upon waking before taking your morning shower. Its a quick mini workout to get your heart rate up to start the day.<br />
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This morning was the first time I tried it and have to say, it proved how out of shape I really am. I think though it will be good if I do this right when getting up and also right before bed. <br />
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How does this happen. I actually didn't over eat, I ate healthier than I normally do. The only thing I didn't do was exercise. :(<br />
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Alright, guess that means I have no choice but to go to the gym tonight. My least favorite place in the world.Rosabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09448669865777081760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691778665638232128.post-90240297655172961202012-06-11T10:01:00.002-04:002012-06-11T10:01:20.194-04:00DO IT with a FRIENDI love the neighborhood I live in. Its quiet and quaint and has a "small town charm" in a big city.<br />
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Since I am all about saving money right now <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(in a massive amount of debt and it continues to rise as each day passes), </i><span style="font-size: small;">I realized that one free way of getting some exercise and also visiting with a friend is to take weekly walks in my neighborhood. </span></span>Not only does it help to catch up on what is new in her life, it also helps to give me some additional exercise at night. <br />
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My favorite new site/app is MAP MY WALK.<br />
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http://www.mapmywalk.com<br />
<br />Rosabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09448669865777081760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691778665638232128.post-52003291245643381062012-06-07T11:31:00.002-04:002012-06-07T11:31:43.356-04:00the V word<div style="text-align: center;">
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Yes, the one all healthy and in-shape people like to use... </div>
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I don't know why I don't like vegetables. </div>
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To me, they have a bland taste, some have weird textures and I can't stand the taste of onions. </div>
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However, despite my hatred toward vegetables, some of my co-workers who LOOOVE them, are forcing me to start incorporating them more in my diet. </div>
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So, lets take baby steps. </div>
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Today, I am incorporating some cauliflower (which I actually do like to eat), into my diet. </div>
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Over the last 27 years I have complained about my weight, complained about being single, and complained about some of the cards I had been dealt. Today, after leaving a meeting, I decided to walk the 1.2 miles home instead of taking public transportation. <br />
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It was during this walk that I realized the following things:<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I am extremely overweight</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I need to start <u>exercising</u></span><br />
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<i>I am sick of becoming out of breath after taking a WALK</i></div>
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1.2 miles can be a great way to clear my head after a long day at work</div>
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1.2 miles doesn't really take that much time out of my evening</div>
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I can definitely do a longer walk if I am in the right attire</div>
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I want to build up to walking a few miles without even noticing</div>
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I want to lose the weight.</div>
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And that is when I decided to make my goal, stick to it, make it happen and </div>
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STOP MAKING EXCUSES!</div>
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I have exactly 6 months to cut ATLEAST 40 lbs out of my body.<br />
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And exactly 1 year to cut 70 lbs from the scale<br />
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Ready to start putting veggies on my plate<br />
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<i>(ok, I am still going to try and sneak a glass of vodka every now and then as a reward...</i><br />
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<br />Rosabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09448669865777081760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691778665638232128.post-2200118285642887142012-01-25T07:29:00.001-05:002012-01-25T07:29:26.783-05:00My dream house<br />
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<center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today is not only "Oh, How Pinteresting" but also "Semi-Wordless" Wednesday! I figured today I will kill to birds with one stone. If you haven't been over to the <a href="http://www.thevintageapple.com/">Vintage Apple's</a> page or <a href="http://www.flipflopsandpearls.com/">Flip Flops and Pearls,</a> please stop by. They both have AMAZING sites that I am in love with. </span></center><center><br /></center><center><a border="0" href="http://thevintageapple.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="google" border="0" height="200" src="https://sites.google.com/site/michellevintageapple/files/pinterestingwed.png" width="200" /></a> </center><center><br /></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many days, I dream about my future house. </span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What it will be like.</span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How many bathrooms I will have</span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The storage places..</span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">but until then I am renting with 4 other roommates and have very limited say on what the design can be.</span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But until then, I will just dream about my future first home.</span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The place where my kids will grow up and run around in the backyard.</span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Where my piles of laundry will multiply.</span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Where the smell of cookies will spread throughout the house.</span></center><center><br /></center><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can't wait to one day put my dreams into reality.</span></div>
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<center><br /></center>Rosabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09448669865777081760noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691778665638232128.post-15086224461893993172012-01-19T08:00:00.000-05:002012-01-19T08:00:00.567-05:00It's About Men, Women, Sex, No Sex, Friendship...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsySLVX3Qe08_Q02OInmFrcol5deRBSlSMpKsh9eFxClguTcmZ5ifRFBbyX3lpyAteOId-yakboOosdXxCIYBKmTtiCqsqKPlldyKFpdk8wgVmUjVP_scl4hjFvtDodUOg0iVNOSCAbo/s1600/netflix-rates-increase.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsySLVX3Qe08_Q02OInmFrcol5deRBSlSMpKsh9eFxClguTcmZ5ifRFBbyX3lpyAteOId-yakboOosdXxCIYBKmTtiCqsqKPlldyKFpdk8wgVmUjVP_scl4hjFvtDodUOg0iVNOSCAbo/s320/netflix-rates-increase.jpeg" width="320" /></a>I recently caved after a few years without movies by mail, and decided to sign up for Netflix. There have been so many nights that I wanted to watch an older movie, or catch up on a season of the latest TV show, but I have been trapped by what Redbox has to offer that week. So, I finally did it. I caved and purchased Netflix instant streaming.<br />
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It took me a whole 30 minutes to figure out how to set up a Playstation 3 so that I could finish watching The Walking Dead (which I quickly became obsessed with) but it was well worth it. Netflix has opened my world up to a number of movies I never even heard of. Including one great 80s hit called "About Last Night" Although Demi Moore looks like she is 21 and Rob Lowe has long hair, the movie brings up so many relative conversations about relationships, friendships, and everything in between. <br />
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It crazy to see how close to comes to actual relationships and the fear of commitment, the craziness of women, how we over react, are afraid to react, hide our emotions, show our emotions. Although stressful to watch at times, it reminds me of so many things I have feared, thought about, or even did at one point in a relationship. If you are a single lady and looking for a movie to remind you about the ups and downs of relationships I highly recommend adding it to your instant queue. <br />
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Gone are the days of running to the local Blockbuster to pick a movie off the shelves. Now-a-days if you aren't Netflixing you aren't seeing what you are missing in the movie world.Rosabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09448669865777081760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691778665638232128.post-5858373120280244232012-01-18T08:15:00.001-05:002012-01-18T08:15:27.579-05:00Happily Ever After<br />
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<center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whats your <i>Happily Ever After </i>look like?</span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></center><center><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">photos uploaded via Pinterest</span></center>Rosabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09448669865777081760noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691778665638232128.post-10501282100994530772012-01-18T07:28:00.000-05:002012-01-18T07:28:35.425-05:00Oh, How Pinteresting...Maybe it is because its that "time of the month", maybe it is because I was sick all yesterday and all I can think about it disguisting goodness, but the only thing on my mind this morning is the gooey, yummy, taste of a delicious dessert. Thank goodness I can semi satisfy it by starring at my Pinterest board.<br />
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The whole ordeal started back senior year of college. I can distinctly remember the first time I realized something was wrong. We were out at Hard Rock Cafe during the National Honor Society trip to Toronto (or was it Boston? - that minor detail I forget, because they were back to back years, but anyways) and I felt extremely sick after eating dinner. We went to a mystery dinner theater afterward which I loved, but I spent half of the time in the bathroom, embarrassed because I couldn't figure out what caused me to have an immediate case of what seemed to be food poisoning. Months later when every meal made me feel that way, I knew it was something else. Most blamed it on the nerves of high school ending, college beginning, and the recent distance I was feeling between me and my then "high school sweetheart", however, when things didn't shake off months later after college had began, the doctors appointments and medical tests began. <br />
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It wasn't until hundreds of my parent's dollars later, and years of going in and out of doctors appointments (included a colonoscopy which I will NEVER forget), that we learned I had many food allergies. Three months before my Junior year of college ended I began a strict diet of only foods that would not irritate my stomach. I hadn't felt that good in years. I finally understood what it was like to feel ok after eating a meal. What helped was spending that summer in Washington D.C. for an internship. I returned to college my senior year 50 lbs skinner and feeling great. But, we all know what comes with senior year. Temptation of partying at all hours, late night runs to Sheetz (yes, I am a native PA girl), and staying up all night studying, eating and developing those bad eating habits I once had. Slowly but surely I put the 50lbs back on (with about 30 extra lbs). Although the sickness after eating didn't come back right away, I knew it was too good to be true. Eventually everything caught back up with me. However, after tasting all of the foods that I was once banned from eating, I remembered how much I enjoyed eating those foods. I quickly told myself that getting sick here and there wasn't such a big deal. <br />
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The years went by after college, and it became part of my routine to just feel sick after most meals, I forgot how nice it was to feel healthy after eating a meal of strictly foods that I was ALLOWED to eat. I went through bouts here and there where I tried to do a modified diet again that prevented me from eating most foods that I had allergies too but still enjoying those delicious foods I love. However, nothing ever seemed to do the trick. <br />
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My food allergies or the reactions I get, is not something I try to make public. I am embarrassed about what it does to me and down play how I actually feel every time I eat. I embarrassingly stay home or avoid going out if the episode is really bad and pretend it was just another sickness, when really I am feeling near death as I spend the evening in the bathroom hating myself for eating that last meal. Right before Christmas, I was reminded how bad it can really get. My family, who is used to what the food does to me, knows what I go through. But, Christmas was different. It was as if I was back in college again, suffering in pain from the sickness after eating. Trust me, no one wants to spend the first day back at their parents for Christmas vacation curled up on the couch in the fetal position, wishing they hadn't eaten that day.<br />
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This morning I went through it again. I woke up feeling nauseous, secretly knowing it must have been from the pizza binge I had the night before. As the day went on, I tried eating a bowl of soup followed by a hot chocolate, but it only made my symptoms worse. Talking, walking, even thinking too much only provoked the sickness. I got home and felt awful. The nauseous and upset stomach made me realize it was finally time to stop feeling this way. I immediately made a pot of brown rice and plain chicken to eat for the next few days. Its time to start feeling good again, and eating the foods I am NOT allergic too. Although that means cutting out almost everything that tastes good to me, I realize now<br /><br />
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I apologize for the rant, however, if there is anyone out there who feels the way I do, just know its good to find out what you are allergic too and if it can be helped. So join me in 2012 the year of feeling good, and gaining control of what I eat and how I feel from eating. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>January </u></b>- Bread and Soda</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>February</u></b> - Pasta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(As well as bread and soda -- promised my mom so I have to be strict) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>March</u></b> - Candy</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>April </u></b>- Juice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>May</u></b> - Dairy Products</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>June</u></b> - Potato Chips</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><u><b>July</b></u> - Fried Foods</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>August </u></b>- Cake/Cookies<i> (will be a challenge - its my birthday month)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>September </u></b>- Chocolate</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>October </u></b>- Ice Cream/Frozen Desserts</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><u>November</u></b> - Bread (again)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I found this amazing 10 photos to take each month on <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/262405115758002246/">Pinterest. </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It seems like a great challenge since I have been wanting to use my camera more often. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For christmas this year, I was so excited to receive a Cricut Expressions Machine. It was my first crafting tool that I was really excited to begin using. The only problem is, I feel like I am learning to walk all over again. There are so many uses for the machine but I have no idea where to begin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I might have to start Youtubing sites that are helpful for beginners. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you have any suggestions of great sites that </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am a huge believer on cleaning to clear your mind. When I am having a rough day or need to have a "starting over" phase, <br />I feel like a good cleaning spree is a great way to start fresh. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To ring in the new year, I decided to clean out my<br /> drawers, closets, and wash my sheets. <br /> No better way to ring in the new year than having everything neat and tidy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Can you believe its a new year already?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I woke up this morning realizing with each new year, I am given the opportunity to start fresh in so many things. I can create goals for myself, reset my mind, and regain control of my year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I honestly felt like 2011 flew by and it reminds me that our time here is so short. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We need to make the best of every moment we have with each other to make sure we live without regrets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As promised the other day, I am reviving my happiness project<br /> and starting from the beginning:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is known to me, my friends and my family that the item in my life that I spend the least amount of time on is my health. To start off on the right foot, I will work on my Health and Energy levels first. Follow along through my daily blogs on this.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I figured in spirit of 2012 I would make <b><u>12 resolutions </u></b>to follow throughout the year:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Let go of fears and start doing things that force me to break out of my shell</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Remember that mistakes are ok, don't sweat the small stuff, enjoy the moment instead of trying to make sure everything is perfect</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Remember my roots of religion. Get back in touch with my faith and religious beliefs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Forgive those who have hurt me in the past and move on</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. Get to a place where I feel comfortable in my own skin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. Find a new hobby and learn how to enjoy it</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. Finish projects I have started and not completed</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. Read 12 books</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">9. Lose <b><i>ATLEAST</i></b> 4 dress sizes by Dec 31, 2012</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10. Go from happy to happier</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">11. Run 3 miles <i>(outside or on the treadmill) </i>without dying</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12. Learn how to let go of being in control <i>(once in a while)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don't limit yourself to set them by midnight, feel free to set resolutions throughout the year for yourself to stick by for life not just in 2012. </span></div>
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A few years ago, I joined a book club. However, as you all know we get busy in life and lately I have been really behind on my reading. I have had One Day and Sarah's Key sitting on my night stand for more months than I can count and I hate to walk into another book club without knowing what happens. </div>
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This week I decided to rent the movies for those books and finish reading later. </div>
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<br />Rosabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09448669865777081760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691778665638232128.post-89383021532986643452011-12-29T08:57:00.002-05:002011-12-29T08:57:29.415-05:00Reviving my Happiness Project<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Its no surprise to all of you that I tried starting my happiness project back in the summer and sadly failed a few months in. In order to make sure I finish something I started, I decided to restart the project Jan. 1. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This year is all about taking new leaps and making sure I finish what I start. And to make sure I do that, I have decided to start planning out my year of goals, projects and deadlines. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This year my happiness project will follow accordingly:</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">March - Reviving my bank account</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">April - Lightening Up</span></b></div>
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</div>Rosabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09448669865777081760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691778665638232128.post-71540927533356537732011-12-24T13:36:00.001-05:002011-12-24T13:36:37.304-05:00Preparing for christmasIf you ask any of my family members, i get way to excited if i have a gift for someone.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/24/1550.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/24/s_1550.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />If i go home to early I will find any reason for us to exchange a few gifts before christmas morning.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/24/1551.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/24/s_1551.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Last night after playing a family board game, i convinced everyone to let us give the parents our gift to them! <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/12/24/1552.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/12/24/s_1552.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />My mother tore open the envelope and notice two tickets to see the new Michael Jackson cirque show in april. <br /><br />I am so glad they enjoyed the gift.<br /><br />Merry christmas eve!!<br />Rosabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09448669865777081760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691778665638232128.post-79680827846867380812011-12-20T07:00:00.000-05:002011-12-20T07:00:01.195-05:00Ten on Tuesday<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #414141; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Amazon.com for sure!</span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #414141; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Its one of my favorite things to do all year. I think because I can't wait to watch my friends and family unwrap the gifts I have chosen for them </span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #414141; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A chilly 42 degrees</span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #414141; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Typically I eat at 6:00 p.m. every night. For some reason I am starving and need to eat at that time.</span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #414141; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I feel like I am breaking all world laws if I don't...</span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #414141; font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I sadly always toss shoes when they get too old and I wear them out so quickly.</span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #414141; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><i>No, but that is a good idea!! I need to eat out more..</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #414141; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><i>Sadly, no...I am really bad at knock knock jokes and riddles.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #414141; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;"><i>LOOOOVE It. Snows days are the best, but my favorite thing is watching snow fall in the late hours when it hasn't been touched by cars or plows. </i></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My goal this year was to complete all holiday shopping by Dec 10. I have to admit I was pretty far along when my internal deadline hit, however, there were still a few things that I had to finish up last night. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I learned the trick on Pinterest (my obsession), and although I am still working out the kinks of getting them right, they didn't come out too bad! I am excited to give these out as gifts for Christmas. Two lucky ladies are getting a set.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love shopping and wrapping gifts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love to gift gifts and watch the reaction on people's faces when they tear open the semi-perfectly wrapped packages</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Only 5 more days left...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Immediately after opening the box, I ran to Best Buy, purchased Microsoft Office and have been working on my "out dated" files since. </span></div>
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Now, that I am up and running. I took the afternoon off of work, popped in <i>Water for Elephants </i>and decided to get back to blogging. </div>
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Welcome back world....now where was I with those blog posts....</div>Rosabellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09448669865777081760noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8691778665638232128.post-75090929702890587742011-12-12T23:26:00.002-05:002011-12-15T08:34:58.863-05:00Beer and Board Games<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of my favorite things about the winter is discovering creative ways of still getting together with friends. Thankfully living in a busy city, we around surrounded by endless options. </div>
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Recently we decided to head to Continental, a bar in Virginia that stocks up on board games. </div>
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It was a great way to spend time with friends as we prepare for hopefully a mild winter.</div>
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