tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71276980296125973372024-02-18T20:35:24.807-08:00mister & miss b.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127698029612597337.post-87656546899200360832013-02-20T13:51:00.002-08:002013-02-20T14:05:42.999-08:00Juicing, Inspired by Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My baby sister asked me the other day what I gave up for the Lenten season and I told her I didn't give up anything. Instead, I'm incorporating juicing back into my lifestyle. Yes, back. Last year, Ryan and I did a juice detox after watching the documentary <i><a href="http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/" target="_blank">Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead</a>.</i> It was inspiring and it definitely made me want to eat better and cleaner and it also made me want to completely eliminate eating processed foods.</div>
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During our detox, I posted pictures of my juice concoctions on Facebook and Instagram. Consequently, friends were intrigued and inspired. I told them to watch the documentary and after they did, they joined the detox. One of my girlfriends juiced for 60+ days! </div>
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Why? We all had our individual reasons. In the documentary, there was a woman who suffered from chronic migraines and juicing helped her be free of migraines. That was my motivation. I suffer from migraines that last from 2-4 days. It's debilitating and unproductive, especially with Nursing school and clinicals. After the detox and juicing here and there for a month or so, I did NOT experience any migraines whatsoever. I was convinced! I didn't lose any weight like my friends did, but hello...I didn't need to. Ryan chose to detox for energy. It was rough for him the first two days, but after that, he did feel a lot more energized and he additionally lost some inches around his waist. Honey bear looked good! A girlfriend in Hawaii did her 10-day juice detox to live a healthier lifestyle. Ever since then or from what I can see on Facebook posts, she juices daily for herself, baby boy, and beau. In addition, she shops for the freshest ingredients, makes her own oils, grows her own herbs, and cooks every meal using mostly unprocessed items. She's amazing! &&& my classmate/friend who juiced for 60+ days, as I recall did it to be off her daily allergy medication and help with her asthma. She lost 30+ pounds, was able to stay off her allergy meds, her skin cleared up, and she said she felt like she could see better. I was most impressed with her transformation because you could totally see how happy she was with the results and how juicing is now part of her lifestyle. It's not hype.</div>
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Because I'm a photo-whore and post what I juice for lunch and dinner, I've recently been asked to send people my juicing recipes. What I can tell you is that my juicing recipes is what you see in the pictures--the types of veggies and fruits. I used juicing recipes from <a href="http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/" target="_blank">this website</a> when I started last year, but since then, I juice whatever I have in the fridge and I always incorporate a handful of spinach or kale into every juice cos I like my greens. BUT before you start juicing and if you haven't watched the documentary, I highly recommend you do so, even if you're just juicing to juice. Perhaps, it will inspire you to share it with friends or family who could benefit from it.</div>
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You can see a compilation of my juicing pictures and recipes <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.312969302072836.66095.100000793055594&type=1&l=b2acacdf0c" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127698029612597337.post-61592561206726721512013-02-07T17:16:00.002-08:002013-02-08T04:39:43.635-08:00Oh, Hello Friend Retail Shop!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Earlier last week, I asked Ryan if we could take a mini road trip to Fullerton for <a href="http://www.ohhellofriendblog.com/2012/12/ohf-retail.html" target="_blank">Danni's retail shop grand opening of Oh, Hello Friend</a>. He kindly obliged and I RSVP'ed within minutes.</div>
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We arrived in Fullerton at 11:30am and waited in line for about 50 minutes. Nick, Danni's hubby, cool, calm, and collectedly handled the line that went around the block by offering complimentary beverages of Izze fruit juices and handing out swag bags to the first 100 customers.</div>
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Once we got into the shop, I went straight for the necklaces since I've been a fan of her jewelry and packaging since I first stumbled upon it on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/ohhellofriend?ref=owner_profile_leftnav" target="_blank">Etsy</a>.</div>
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It took me about 15 minutes to "shop" and got in line to pay for this filigree pocket watch necklace, but as the line moved and I passed more tables with even more eye candy, I started to collect more things.</div>
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Danni and Nick also provided goodies from local vendors, a DIY station that consisted of tassel key chains, buttons, and tattoos, and a photo booth {not pictured}!</div>
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The check out line moved slowly, but only because Danni and her mom kindly took the time to talk and thank each customer for their support.</div>
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&&& below are a combination of swag goodies and goodies that the beau generously bought for me. Luckily enough, we also got to take advantage of the photo booth before it malfunctioned. Not pictured is a third tote bag that we got as a free gift for spending a certain amount, which I in turn gifted to the baby sister. It read "be brave."</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you wanna check out her retail shop, it's located at: </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.1875px;">Fullerton / 92832</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.1875px;">miss b.</span></div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127698029612597337.post-90038460166857390782013-01-29T01:34:00.000-08:002013-01-29T01:57:42.768-08:00Better Late Than NeverThis year I rang in my birthday snuggled on the couch with the mister because we were both sick with the flu. Mine wasn't too bad, but his was just horrible. Later that morning, we attended mass as a birthday tradition. I always have to give thanks to the big guy for the many blessings that we often take for granted. After mass and running an errand, we picked up the family to get lunch and do a little shopping. Thank goodness that's all we did cos we were all pooped once we got home, but of course, that didn't stop Mister B. and I from venturing to out some more.<br />
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Missing Papa B. and the middle sister</div>
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...Seared Albacore with Garlic Soy Lemon Butter...with TRUFFLES!!! It's such a simple dish, but the truffles make it delectable. We savored each bite, each truffle...umami heaven. That's probably the only thing I would go back to Katsuya for. I had high hopes for their Yellowtail Sashimi with JalapeƱo, but it didn't compare to Nobu's. </div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127698029612597337.post-39097556379725349232013-01-05T02:35:00.000-08:002013-01-07T21:49:37.593-08:00DIY: Chalkboard MirrorAs you may or may not know, depending on whether or not you are our friends on social media/networking sites, the holiday pictures we had involved a chalkboard that we whipped up ourselves. The girl came across a couple of mirrors turned chalkboard pins via Pinterest and found this <a href="http://www.pinkpistachio.com/diy-chalkboard-mirror/" target="_blank">DIY: chalkboard//mirror</a>. So we ventured out to make our own and here's how we did it, with a few necessary modifications of our own due to the fact that we have never worked with these materials before.<br />
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1. We gathered the materials. The DIY we followed recommended to find a mirror/frame on clearance or to go thrifting, which we highly intended on doing. However, we couldn't find a frame large enough or ornate enough to our liking. So we found one at a local <a href="http://target.com/" target="_blank">Target</a> (pictured under the supplies) and then we headed to our nearest <a href="http://michaels.com/" target="_blank">Michael's</a> for everything else. <br />
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2. Our mirror was not removable, so I covered and sealed off the mirror with painter's tape and parchment paper. Several coats of gloss cherry red spray paint was used. Now, I was following the DIY (posted above) but ran into a problem. It worked for the most part, but two spots on the frame had running spray paint where the paint wouldn't stick, which I'm pretty sure was due to the fact that the frame already had a glossy finish and I was applying glossy spray paint. Being the anal people we are, this would not fly. So we needed a primer from <a href="http://homedepot.com/" target="_blank">Home Depot</a>:<br />
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3. After the primer dried, I redid the cherry red and then waited a day to move on to the chalkboard. We initially got Martha Stewart's acrylic chalkboard paint and paint rollers. I applied several coats of the chalkboard paint but we were dissatisfied with the results. The acrylic paint was really thick (I didn't thin it? Was I supposed to?) and the rollers wouldn't roll. So the process got messy and difficult. And as you can see by the picture, the roller leaves deep grooves. Using the roller & acrylic chalkboard paint creates a bumpy effect when writing with chalk. Some like this effect, but we didn't so we decided to go with spray chalkboard paint. </div>
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Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127698029612597337.post-78783104312123846792013-01-02T19:57:00.002-08:002013-01-02T19:57:36.608-08:00Thoughts on a Year's Past<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's a new year and I have a cold. It's OK though because I'm on winter break for a couple more days, so I don't mind resting and recuperating, especially since my 29th birthday is right around the corner. 29...I'll save that for another blog post!</div>
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2012 was a decent year and for the most part, the ebb and flow was smooth in all aspects {minus the ban of foie gras in California}. My resolution for 2012 was to just take life and its goods and bads one day at a time. I disregarded plans and just worked towards the goal of passing each Nursing class. Yes, my life revolves around that. I'm still continuing to work towards that goal and it's actually scary for me to say or rather type that I have 5 months left of it. I'm getting anxious just thinking about it! </div>
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I'm grateful for the people who remain in my life, the health and well being of my family and friends, the ability to travel, amazing foodsperiences, and overall stability. I'm hopeful for a year of exciting experiences to come and that things will continue to be pretty damn good. Honestly, there's really nothing I can complain about. Life is grand and I'm thankful every day for the one in which I live. So cheers/kampai/salud/salute to 2013 and to more growing, awareness, achievements, and adventures! Whatever is in store for me, I'm going to take each thing one day at a time.</div>
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127698029612597337.post-60939470751667617702012-12-18T00:01:00.000-08:002012-12-18T00:03:58.939-08:00Snapshots: December 2012Apparently, mister b. and I have been consumed with others things {school, work, holiday festivities/duties, and life in general} so it's been a while since we've been on here. Gomenasai.<br />
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I have two more days before my two week winter break begins and I cannot wait! Two whole weeks without assignments and deadlines to worry about -- I'm ecstatic! I'll definitely be carpe-ing the diem during my last weeks in my twenty-great {28th} year of life. Oye vey!<br />
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So, what have we been up to? For those of you who don't follow us on <a href="http://instagram.com/misterandmissb" target="_blank">our Instagram</a>, here's a peek of what December has consisted of.<br />
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A majority of our Christmas shopping was done really early this year and online, but of course, there's still that one or two that we need to get this week and then, we'll be all good. Less stress in the gift department this year, woo-hoo!<br />
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That pretty much sums up everything. I hope that you {the few readers we have} are in good spirits and are cherishing your loved ones a little more and hugging them a little tighter. Until the next blog, ciao!<br />
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miss b.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127698029612597337.post-20326910603703337492012-11-29T02:35:00.002-08:002012-11-29T02:37:56.964-08:00Ciabatta Stuffing with Pancetta & MushroomsThis Thanksgiving I cooked the turkey and stuffing. Let me just say, I am not a fan of turkey...unless it's roasted and thinly sliced on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes slathered with Caesar dressing sandwiched between a huge soft and flaky buttered croissant. But I was designated to cook it because one, my niece wanted it {but she didn't even eat it} and two, the middle sister wasn't here to cook it. <br />
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8 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice<br />
2 large onions, diced<br />
2 carrots, diced<br />
2 celery stalks, diced<br />
3 garlic cloves, chopped<br />
2 tablespoons freshly chopped rosemary leaves<br />
1 pound baby bella mushrooms, chopped<br />
Salt and freshly ground black pepper<br />
1 (8-ounce) jars roasted peeled whole chestnuts, coarsely chopped<br />
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan<br />
1 pound day-old ciabatta bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes<br />
3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth, plus more if needed<br />
2 large eggs, beaten<br />
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves<br />
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P.S. Excuse the quality of the last two pics, I was famished by the time I took those pictures.</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127698029612597337.post-71338426875630293302012-11-23T10:45:00.000-08:002012-11-28T22:47:56.590-08:00Movie Review: The WatchSo here I am {the boy}, post-Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping. After having turkey for two meals, suffering from food comas, but not napping and resulting in a Best Drink Ever from Better Buzz Coffee, I am still awake. Plus, I'm pretty excited about coming up on some shoes from the brother, a pair of pants on sale from Sun Diego for Black Friday, and a jacket from Old Navy. All of which may make its appearance on another post or Instagram.<br />
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But I digress. The reason for this post is because the girl and I like to share. So what we would like to do is share some movies with you, or at least share our reviews/opinions of movies since we like movies. We'll begin with The Watch. The girl and I will agree on so many points about this movie, she won't have to add much before we publish this post.<br />
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<b><u>His</u>: </b>This isn't the worst movie, but I didn't like it. I would say spoiler alert, but anyone reading this probably wouldn't bother with this movie anyway. It's categorized as comedy & sci-fi, according to <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1298649/" target="_blank">IMDB</a>. Comedy, maybe. I got a laugh or two because of Jonah Hill or Richard Ayoade, who you may recognize from The IT Crowd, now THAT's funny. Sci-fi, only because it has aliens in it. I would have never figured Ben Stiller or Vince Vaughn to do some sort of movie with aliens in it, but I guess they were casted for comedic value, if any. Ben Stiller plays Evan, a Costco manager who loves to be in control and make/uphold rules making his character a more serious one. Vince Vaughn plays, well, Vince Vaughn. Actually, he plays Bob, but he is your typical Vince Vaughn character, obnoxious, loud, and crude. To sum it up, these four make up the neighborhood watch in which they end up protecting the city from aliens, which were housed in Evan's Costco and planned to destroy the earth. But the gang prevails. Oh and the twist is **SPOILER ALERT**: Jamarcus, Richard Ayoade, is an alien who turns on his own kind in order to help save the earth.<br />
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For the past two years, I have posted "Thankful" posts on my old blog. Looking back <a href="http://xoxomissb.tumblr.com/post/1677348358/give-thanks" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://xoxomissb.tumblr.com/post/13262593419/thankful" target="_blank">here</a>, life has definitely progressed from those times of unhappiness, despair, and ill disposition. I still do not have the world at my hands, but I still have the love and support of my family, friends, and mister b. &&& for that, I am happy and grateful. In addition, I am also thankful for...</div>
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...wisdom: collected over time by bruises, cuts, wounds of the heart, and pride...</div>
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...health: in the past few days, I have been reminded to care for it better in order for it to carry me further...</div>
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...friendships/relationships: the genuine reciprocity, sincere respect, and overall compassion that reaches new heights with each year...</div>
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I hope each one of you has a happy one, filled with delicious food, fabulous conversations, and are in the company of those who matter most. Remember to <span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-center;"><span style="line-height: 17.600000381469727px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">reflect, give thanks {</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.600000381469727px; text-align: -webkit-center;">not for </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.600000381469727px; text-align: -webkit-center;">genocide</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.600000381469727px; text-align: -webkit-center;"> and land theft}</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 17.600000381469727px; text-align: -webkit-center;">, and remember that the gifts we are blessed with are not to be taken for granted.</span></div>
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1. I finally upgraded to the iPhone 5 and therefore got to FaceTime with Railey.</div>
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2. This was taken at the Apple Store. Mister B.'s MacBook Pro was making a weird buzzing noise and so we took it to the Genius Bar at Apple and they fixed it by replacing one of the fans. Phew!</div>
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3. I had been craving octopus and oysters for a good while now, so we went and satisfied my cravings at <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/tj-oyster-bar-the-seafood-place-chula-vista" target="_blank">TJ Oyster Bar</a>. If you haven't been, I highly suggest you go. Order the oysters, the fish, stingray, and octopus tacos, and aguachile!</div>
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4. <a href="http://www.hmart.com/" target="_blank">H Mart</a>, an Asian market, had its grand opening yesterday in my neighborhood and we decided to brave the crowds. Family size bag of bean sprouts anyone?</div>
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5. Exactly one year ago yesterday, mister b. and I took our first trip to Julian for some apple pie from the <a href="http://www.julianpie.com/piemenu/index.html" target="_blank">Julian Pie Company</a>. This time we tried <a href="http://www.momspiesjulian.com/" target="_blank">Moms Pie</a>. The verdict -- go to Julian Pie Company for their apple pie and peach apple crumb pie and go to Moms Pie for a slice of heaven, aka pecan pie.</div>
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6. After Julian, we went to the Viejas Outlet for the Nike Clearance Store. Seems like San Diego and its surrounding areas have opted out on Thanksgiving decorations and went straight for the Christmas decor. We're not complaining though.</div>
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The Calypso and Mango roshes prove to be the rarest of the colorways other than the premiums, resulting in being the most sought after. Calypso seemed to only have been released in Australia and maybe some parts of Asia and didn't seem to have much restock, proving to be the hardest to get. Mango seemed to have a wider release in Asia and were more common than the Calypso. In order to get these, one had to go through a private seller, auction sites, or by having a contact in said places. If you ever come across a pair, I'd recommend getting yourself a pair, or at least trying them on to convince yourself to pass on these shoes, you won't be disappointed. </div>
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Mister B.'s costume pieces {red beanie, striped polo, and shorts} were all found at <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/" target="_blank">H&M</a>, minus his glasses and flip flops. His white sideburns were cotton-balls and they were held together onto his beanie with bobby pins. &&& my costume...I purchased the fleece fabric at Walmart for a whopping $2.45 and followed <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/10/peter-pan-costume.html" target="_blank">these instructions</a> to construct the shirt. The green pants was also purchased at H&M, the hat was gifted from my sister, the belt borrowed from said sister, and the booties were ones I already had. I decided to forego Peter's sword since Mr. Smee is harmless. <br />
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&&& of course, the munchkin got dressed up and joined in the fun, as her favorite Disney princess, Ariel. Mister B. and I already have our costumes planned for next year and we're definitely going the DIY route again! I hope you all have/had a fun and festive Halloween day/weekend. Remember, you're never too old to dress up whether you suit up or slut up {it's the one day where it's appropriate or so they say}. <br />
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My classmates from my original cohort will be completing their last Nursing class this week with their pinning ceremony to look forward to the following week. As I sit here with no weekly journal or assignments to complete, I realize I have six months left of Nursing school. Should I countdown or have a breakdown? <br />
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Two weeks ago during clinical, a LVN, also a student at a different college was quizzing my friend and I on Med Surg material because she had just taken her final for that class. I, on the other hand took that class back in the beginning of the year, and I wasn't able to answer her questions. My friend and I looked at each other with our "WTF" expressions. I thought to myself, "I should know this stuff!" Then on my drive home that afternoon, I rationalized all this. Awful? No! Maybe. Anyway...I am attending an accelerated 22 month program. Material is studied to pass weekly quizzes, midterms, finals, and ATI. After that, you get two days if you're lucky to unwind and then onto a new class it is. Absorbing ALL the material throughout the entire 22 months is rare, except to the exceptional few who have photographic memories. Will I be ready for the NCLEX after school? Probably not. But I will study my hardest to pass it when that time comes. <br />
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1. Happy mail!<br />
2. Homemade Korean BBQ and Filipino BBQ on a stick for lunch.<br />
3. Met Mosely, Holly's dog, last week after getting the Flu Mist.<br />
4. Candle haul of <a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=15678596&cp=12586994" target="_blank">B&BW's White Barn Home Collection</a>.<br />
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6. A spontaneous trip to the pumpkin patch.<br />
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miss b.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127698029612597337.post-77198787791534282782012-09-04T19:25:00.000-07:002012-10-26T16:05:53.077-07:00CelebrateThis past Sunday, mister b. and I celebrated out first year anniversary. I had no idea where we were going for dinner, so I decided to casually dress up in a classic black and off-white top and bottom, paired with black and gold accents--casual, comfortable, and chic. Twas the perfect outfit to stuff your face with a delish dinner, extraordinary desserts, and drinks!<br />
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Well... Is there? The girl has started class and I got out of work early. I am utterly bored without her. I miss her a lot. We've done a lot the past couple months without an update unless you keep up with us on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. So, to get a quick recap March consisted of return visit from this lovely family who came bearing gifts:<br />
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And now, on to more ranting (prepare for a long one... that's what she said). Working with kids who have fallen behind in class or attend tutoring for enrichment in a subject has made me wonder whether a statement I heard on a podcast is true: Entitlement Generation.<br />
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I think it's true. Perhaps I just notice it more since most of the kids that come in have fallen behind rather than those who come to get ahead. And the kids who have fallen behind are generally the kids with the entitlement attitude.<br />
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If you're unfamiliar with the term, I just googled it for you: the group born between 1979 and 1994 who believe they are owed certain rights and benefits without further justification (according to Dictionary.com).<br />
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The weekend before Mister B. found Biscoff, we had baked <a href="http://laurassweetspot.com/2012/02/09/nutella-brownie-bites/" target="_blank">Nutella brownie bites</a>--easy and satisfying! <br />
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Life has taken over, well...more like school has taken over. I'm ecstatic to report that I passed my anxiety-filled Med-Surg 2 class this past March! Since then, I've been at home twiddling my thumbs, catching up on reality shows, and attending an online class. You would think I'd have cabin fever staying at home, but I'm enjoying the down time doing laundry (I find it relaxing), cooking, and just lounging in my house clothes. I'm gonna relish it all before my crazy schedule becomes all about spending most of my time at school, clinicals, and studying at Lestat's for the next two months.<br />
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Any way, this past January, fellow classmates and Mister B. jumped on the Pinterest hype-wagon and suggested I join. I declined because I knew it would just be another distraction from focusing on class, just like Facebook. I told Mister B. I would join if and when I pass Med-Surg 2. I joined a couple days sooner than expected. &&& I've been addicted ever since!<br />
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<i>"When does the pain go away?"</i><span style="font-style: normal;"> When you start not giving a damn for the other person. This is usually months after your gal pals tell you to rage and have fun. That's usually when you get your groove back and begin to eye fuck yourself and focus on how beautiful and fabulous you are. It definitely takes a while to get into the groove of living for yourself when you've been in a relationship, especially a LDR, but you'll get there. Trust.</span></div>
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<i>"He wasn't good enough for you."</i><span style="font-style: normal;"> Yes, your awesome friends are gonna tell you that. &&& yes, we know that to be true, but don't let that statement get to your head even though you know you're a good catch and you can't fathom why this shit is happening to you. Instead of thinking or saying he wasn't good enough for you, drop the "enough" because at the end of all this, you'll realize that he just wasn't good for you.</span></div>
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As cliche as it sounds, you'll be better in time. &&& trust me, you'll be much happier than before. &&& you know this because you've witness me at my worst and you're seeing me at my best to date. Just remember, life's too short to give all of your love to someone without being able to say, in your lifetime that you were able to love yourself first. It's a new and unfamiliar path, but it's a necessary one because everything happens for a reason. I truly believe that.</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127698029612597337.post-38805227120201072582012-02-18T20:38:00.000-08:002012-11-02T10:20:02.740-07:00Free timeLately, I feel like I've had a little bit extra free time so I grabbed 2 books from my brother's library: The Catcher in the Rye & The Zombie Survival Guide. I started reading The Catcher in the Rye first a few days ago. It was supposed to have been read in A.P. English in high school, but I rarely opened books that weren't text books. This is one of the ones I didn't open.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Hello and welcome to our blog! We've decided to blog together so we can keep a track of our creations, adventures, and thoughts--our virtual adventure book!</span><br />
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First up, happy 5 months and 14 days to us. Hopefully this can get updated regularly and frequently. It still needs a little touch up, but it's pretty much ready for the public eye. Please feel free to explore our simple little niche on the world wide web and to track and follow us <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MisterMissB" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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