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3 Lessons Learned

Over the summer, I worked with international students from more than 30 countries. I employed students from 5 different countries in my tiny department alone- England, Egypt, Malaysia, Romania & Turkey. In just three months of working with these kids, I learned a thousand things including how to say “darling” in 3 different languages, the [...]

Haikuesday!

Sometimes my life is made of ice cream chandeliers.

This week consisted of two dates: one failed; one successful in which the host of the restaurant took care of our  $100+ meal because I am awesome! Sometimes, macaroons, I feel like a rock star (trust me, it’s not often). Then I made my first visit [...]

Magic Monday

Monday: Read some One Sentence Stories & submit your own life story in one sentence.

Tuesday: Today is National Drink Beer Day so go out & have a few! My current fall favorite is Southern Tier Pumking because it’s like drinking something out of Harry Potter. Try it in a pint glass rimmed with brown sugar. [...]

Saturday Sweets

Fashion Friday: Ice Me

Fall may be here officially, but Indian Summer is in full effect. The humidity has been stifling the past few days, but if you’re looking for a way to stay cool & hydrated try this unique statement:

Send your jewelry for an overnight in the ice cube tray! In the morning, you’ll [...]

30 Before 30 #5

Feed me your secrets & your lies!

I know this one seems like it would be simple, macaroons. What’s so hard about sending a postcard to PostSecret? For one, what would you send? & on what kind of postcard? How would you say it? How do you choose one of your secrets to expose to [...]

Haikuesday!

The Monarchs taking over the tree in my courtyard.

This week was full of crappy goodbyes- Muldoon is staying at a friend’s house with another dog while I search for a new place to live & my sister moved to Australia. Send good thoughts that I’ll be moving soon too with Muldoon in tow [...]

Magic Monday

Light a fire under your monotonous schedule this week.

Monday: Write a six word story & leave it in the crumbs for me!

Tuesday: Repurpose a pair of old shoes into planters for your windowsill or garden. Jazz them up with a little paint or glue beads or gems onto them to give your sprouts some [...]

Saturday Sweets

Fashion Friday: Superalzy Super Biker

If you’re a chick & you’re getting off your own bike, you’re pretty much hot no matter what. When riding, safety & wearing proper gear absolutely comes first, macaroons, but that doesn’t mean your gear has to be boring! You should feel comfortable & confident on your bike, not worrying if you look silly.

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