Productive!

I got a ton of stuff accomplished this weekend!  I:cleaned the house top to bottomshopped for party foodset up for party and made some yummy foodhad partycleaned out C's carcleared out the garden beds of leaves and pulled out dead plantscooked up some nice arroz con habichuelas and tostoneswrote up analysis report for grad class due Mondayworked...

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Crafty!

I just made these two bracelets (looks like more but it's only two wrapped a few times).  I absolutely love them and they were easy to make!  I bought waxed cotton thread, silver beads (make sure they fit the thread holes) and a button closure (I chose these cute silver stars). It just uses a simple braid and you thread the bead every...

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60 miles!

I just hit 60 miles today and I also shaved four minutes off my mile.  I ran for the first time in my life and it was not bad!  I have horrible memories of middle school gym class and being almost last to finish the mile run... as in, class was over and I was still outside and the teacher just told me to go in and change. Running/walking...

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Good things...

spring break in Floridadate night with Hubbylovely weatherleftovers girls night with some nice ladiessecond 5k on treadmill (better time and not dying)new running shoesnew light fixtures installed by someone that knows what they're doing and for free!crafty projectsgiant boxes than can be rocket ships, houses, airplanes...nice long showers after...

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10 Things I'm proud of...

10.  My independent little boy.  He can undress, dress and use the bathroom all by himself!9.  The grading I've gotten done this week.  Yay for being caught up.8.  My pantry.. it's organized!7.  The 56 miles I've logged so far-- that treadmill is really being used!6.  Grad work turned in on time or early. Woo!5.  Kitchen...

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Free Speech Anyone?

Check this out:http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110216/ap_on_hi_te/us_teacher_suspended_blogThen read this:http://natalieshandbasket.blogspot.com/This is all I could find that has some of the blog post quoted before the blog went MIAhttp://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer/the_intelligencer_news_details/article/27/2011/february/10/blog-puts-teacher-in-hot-water-1.html?fav%5Baction%5D=add&fav%5Btable%5D=tt_news&fav%5Buid%5D=805421&cHash=57fe9da654ad4d8981decd79df22b164&tx_pbcomments%5Bcomment%5D=380418Makes...

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Martisoare:)

        De cand ma stiu mi-au placut martisoarele. Am lucrat chiar si inainte de '89, bineinteles ca atunci nu prea aveam sanse  cu ele, erau atat de multi artisti de la fondul plastic. Imi aduc aminte de primele mele martisoare create din capacele de ghinda si imortele, aveam casa plina de flori uscate. Iar cand am iesit prima...

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In honor of Valentine's Day

Top 10 reasons I love C10.  He has the patience of a saint... a nice contrast to my impatience!9.  He has taken up the chores that I dislike-- doing dishes, taking out trash, putting laundry in the wash... even putting gas in my car!8.  He wakes up on weekends with T so I can catch a few extra Zs.7.  He has some pretty cute dimples....

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I did it!

I walked a 5k on my treadmill!  It took me an hour but I did it-- gonna work on my time nex...

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Heart Healthy for Valentines Day

For Valentines Day... or rather, the day before since I have grad class-- I'm briskly walking 5k.  Why?  To show some love to my heart and to challenge myself.  I've been doing 2 miles and 2.5 miles so this would be the first time I will be doing 3.1.  I know I can do it and I'm posting this here to make me accountable ;) Although...

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Count Your Blessings Tuesdays

Today I am grateful for:a healthy husband-- glad he's not sick anymore!a smooth start to grad school. I was freaking out about taking two classes but I still think it'll be ok.  Ask me in a couple of months when I have a major project due in each class.a pretty nice kid.  I must say that T is a good kid (not biased or anything).  He...

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Hello, Love

Meet my new member of the family... my 24-70mm lens.  I have to find a good name for him.  Here are the first few shots I've taken with it :)  (all shots are SOOTC--straight out of the camera-- so no editing has been done!) Look at how beautiful it is... Hello! I think I look like a real photographer now ;) Check out the...

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Count Your Blessings Tuesday: Wednesday Edition

Today I am grateful for:awesome birthday (I know, a bit late)clean living roomC being the bestest husband ever by taking care of me, letting me sleep in, bringing me breakfast in bed and making me feel lovedtaxes being done!   Can't wait for our $$ because I think I may be getting my long awaited, wished for and admired lens with it!  Hello...

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