tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56530760787455168272024-03-20T17:24:00.211-07:00The truth about diamondsBlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-84989110975783365112013-01-10T07:19:00.001-08:002013-01-10T07:19:14.740-08:002013 Part 1<p><font size="4">Wow.. talk about a long break. One of my resolutions in 2013 is to bring my blog back. </font> <p><font size="4">The end of this year, i wish i could write about the holidays, fun activities and my birthday. But the truth is.. i missed it all. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season, and would love to hear all about it.</font> <p><font size="3"></font> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrq2-pemzzhEhnJgT2w5g1SucjchoIQetO2QwYnlXv6vf-hfNz2Db8qOASHtUKMUbJZ-YfzLqVifZQHtI9Vx62OVh6vHKge30yievWeAQA1ZHP_NulWn5WbFnP8OJS3A08Nx2kB_KSqqo/s1600/hope.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrq2-pemzzhEhnJgT2w5g1SucjchoIQetO2QwYnlXv6vf-hfNz2Db8qOASHtUKMUbJZ-YfzLqVifZQHtI9Vx62OVh6vHKge30yievWeAQA1ZHP_NulWn5WbFnP8OJS3A08Nx2kB_KSqqo/s1600/hope.jpg" border="0"></a> <p> <p> <p><img height="320" src="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/r90/184471_10151153691186905_1342466430_n.jpg" width="240" border="0"><a href="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/45121_10151153690416905_2098975845_n.jpg"><img height="260" src="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/45121_10151153690416905_2098975845_n.jpg" width="285" border="0"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><img height="229" src="https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/12627_10151153439786905_1880312483_n.jpg" width="296"> <img height="232" src="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/74020_10151153699806905_181930680_n.jpg" width="221"> <p><font size="4">Apparently my veins do not enjoy being poked 30 plus times. </font> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="440" src="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/r270/282504_10151153691941905_833436875_n.jpg" width="334"> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="344" src="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/398333_10151153689641905_1752640530_n.jpg" width="453"> <p align="center"><font size="3">Eye Spy A Flower</font> <p><font size="4">I think the majority of this post will be in pictures. And i may make it two parts. I spent a lot of time in the hospital. A lot of time in the ICU. A lot of time in prayer. And a lot of time doing some soul searching.</font> <p><font size="4">Some time our bodies fail us, and some times our mind does. I guess you could say i dealt with both. I missed my Birthday, Christmas, and New Years. But my mom, the staff, and the girls at the hospital made it special.</font> <p> <p><img height="349" src="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/28068_526638100693377_2002625468_n.jpg" width="609"> <p align="center">Just one of the sweet things they did for me. Wish this picture was in color! <p align="center"> <p align="center"> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="400" src="https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/r270/299636_10151186947981905_2005054202_n.jpg" width="300"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3">Im baaaacckkk.</font> <p align="center"> <p align="center"> <p align="center"><font size="3"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7wHLDiIyR-k/UO7bzYv8J0I/AAAAAAAAAtk/L8StNeQvTNw/s1600-h/suicide%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="suicide" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="221" alt="suicide" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-huTm_Wcypiw/UO7b8SwH00I/AAAAAAAAAts/hHov_YFAsyI/suicide_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="319" border="0"></a> </font> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-31991132190523408832012-06-29T06:30:00.001-07:002012-06-29T06:30:42.073-07:00A brief Pop in<p> </p> <p><font size="3"><font size="4"><strong>*waves*</strong></font> Anyone still read this? If not its ok. I think i will continue to blog regardless. A huge thank you to my love, magnet, and bff <a href="http://hipies.net/" target="_blank">Erin</a> for trying to keep this alive in my absence.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Needless to say, 2012 has not exactly been my year.</font></p> <p><font size="3">I have been sick the majority of the year. But with a few breaks in between allowing me to get out a few times with good people. But the majority of the time if i left the house it was to Barns and Noble to read. IE: Takes no energy, good people watching, free reading, and no one really cares if you are in your pajamas and look like hell. Or to church.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><img height="320" src="https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/556710_10150872543081905_1562326514_n.jpg" width="241"> <img height="355" src="https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/181296_10150822326116905_559520921_n.jpg" width="271"></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="3">I was in a great, but short term relationship with an old friend. Who i thought loved me, but was then proven wrong. Heartbreak <strong>hurts</strong>, but as a <a href="http://livingfaith95.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">wise friend</a> once said <em>“Leave it at the cross”. </em>I trust in the Lord, and his plans for me. Thats pretty much been my mantra for the entire year. No matter what i want, hope, and wish. Its all in God’s hands. And my job is to TRUST and have FAITH.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="400" src="https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/428539_10150861998096905_1213114993_n.jpg" width="302"></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="3">My beautiful baby Buttons is sick once again. She had a really bad seizure a few weeks ago and has been having mini ones since. She is barely mobile but we are spoon feeding her, giving her medicine, watching over her like crazy, and praying she improves. Which she has. Baby steps.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="386" src="https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/398086_10150484852611905_1808094908_n.jpg" width="294"></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="3">Old memories seem to be haunting me lately as well. Just more demons i am trying to tackle. During a brief moment of some-what-not-being-sick, we went to Vegas for my grandma to have surgery. The first time going since my aunt passes away a few months ago. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I miss her every day. But i didnt realize just how hard it would be going to Vegas and realizing she is not there anymore. Again, calling on God for strength.</font></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fIPoNI4JeAE/T-2t_Mt19bI/AAAAAAAAAso/RjY31hmBLm0/s1600-h/lifeguard%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="lifeguard" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="383" alt="lifeguard" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YmyqStRjU6c/T-2uAGdX5BI/AAAAAAAAAsw/GGnzlOK7kYc/lifeguard_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="309" border="0"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><font size="3">Im not sure where this blog is going. I definitely plan on continuing to write. I hope ya’ll stick around. But if not i understand that too. <strong>Thank you</strong> to everyone who has been praying for me, messaging me, emailing me, and tweeting me. Even if i havent responded yet. Please know i have read them all and am SO very grateful for the love and support everyone has sent.</font></p> <p><font size="3">xo Sarah</font></p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-68868417220533543952012-02-19T19:05:00.001-08:002012-02-19T19:05:33.051-08:00Medical Leave<p>Hi readers :) It’s <a href="http://blueeyedbarbie.blogspot.com/2012/02/substitute-blogger.html">Erin again</a>. </p> <p>I am sure you all are wondering about Sarah and really missing her. She is officially on medical leave and isn’t sure when she will be back to blogging.</p> <p>In the meantime, it would be WONDERFUL if you could leave comments with your love, thoughts, prayers, and support. She is so precious and deserving of your words. </p> <p>xo Erin</p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-74809235321438777982012-02-06T20:00:00.001-08:002012-02-06T20:00:07.492-08:00Substitute blogger<p>Hi girls :) My name is Erin and I am Sarah’s best friend in the universe. Just kidding a little bit! But seriously I am. Anyway, Sarah is totally sick at the moment and asked me to step in and give her readers something to digest. I am so happy to do so. </p> <p>Although I lack her charisma, beauty, selfless spirit, and caffeine tolerance (she has me BEAT on coffee by about two pots per day), I do share Sarah’s love for PEANUT FLOUR. She talks about her addiction <a href="http://blueeyedbarbie.blogspot.com/2011/11/peanut-butter-lover.html">in this post</a>.</p> <p>My brand of choice (hi kitty in the background!):</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-v0W8T-ber1E/TzCht4AAqvI/AAAAAAAAAro/ejhmCV8FI9M/s1600-h/photo-6%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo-6" border="0" alt="photo-6" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q2wzfoLgkuo/TzChuc25zRI/AAAAAAAAArw/4xSgA1nYv2I/photo-6_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="235" height="324"></a> </p> <p>Average week’s consumption = three jars. $18. Oops</p> <p>So for lack of anything more interesting to discuss, I’ll share the ways I’ve enjoyed peanut flour <em>in the last 24 hours</em> :)</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NmWQam6IZxA/TzChvJGah0I/AAAAAAAAAr4/nJcXoZBYadc/s1600-h/photo-8%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo-8" border="0" alt="photo-8" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c320ziBZzC0/TzChvn2kLnI/AAAAAAAAAsA/5NbAURiJTiw/photo-8_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="272" height="281"></a></p> <p>1. Mixed with sugar-free Torani syrup and drizzled over Arctic Zero, Greek yogurt, and bran </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NN0Yk3T8734/TzChwBlTswI/AAAAAAAAAsI/cTPTHGS_jVE/s1600-h/photo-7%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo-7" border="0" alt="photo-7" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-00q00c-yNqM/TzChwQhPGcI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/odSL_cuPudg/photo-7_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> <p>2. Plain – mixed with more Torani (and I later added cinnamon)</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mZ3WZD4Wbdc/TzChxPJlwHI/AAAAAAAAAsY/iVgRKsXR-N8/s1600-h/photo-5%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo-5" border="0" alt="photo-5" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GqypXF9idlc/TzChxuUdV9I/AAAAAAAAAsg/N0UosTIG7Hc/photo-5_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="351" height="363"></a></p> <p>3. Over chopped apple and Greek yogurt </p> <p>I love how peanut flour can be adjusted in terms of thickness. Sometimes I make it really sludgy and other times it’s practically a sauce. In fact, I’m reminded of a recipe I posted (oh hay <a href="http://hipies.net/">I have a blog</a> also) for a non-threatening peanut sauce. <a href="http://hipies.net/2011/05/11/peanut-flour-dressing/">Link!</a></p> <p>Thanks for reading :) And please send healing energy towards our little blonde friend! I know she’ll appreciate your kind words and thoughts. </p> <p>xo Erin</p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-52152382474567074682012-01-20T06:23:00.001-08:002012-01-20T06:26:35.086-08:00Say what?<p><span >Ya know what i dont understand?</span></p> <p><span ><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YwlCayL9Pk8/Txl48EkU2sI/AAAAAAAAAqY/5d5NEylGb_E/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520018%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 018" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="337" alt="phone pics 018" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-32mhPy3R9k4/Txl48j0wCYI/AAAAAAAAAqg/vB5Qwi3i7Yw/phone%252520pics%252520018_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="259" border="0" /></a></span><span ></span></p> <p align="center"><span >Contemplate with me for a second…</span></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span >Why my lips are so dry when im insanely ocd about my water consumption, and despite my hate for slippery stuff on my lips, i have been using chap stick hourly. And. No. Help. what gives?! I am not dehydrated. Im not in a blizzard. Yet my lips feel like sand paper. Sweet.</span></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p> </p> <p><span >People who dont smile back. Maybe im just overly nice. But i always smile at people. And sometimes they dont return the favor.. Maybe its the fact that i like to pick out the people who look exceptionally pissed off at life that day. I figure they need the smile more then the average person. but still. Its not hard to smile back. </span></p><span ><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YwlCayL9Pk8/Txl48EkU2sI/AAAAAAAAAqo/iriiFcUwVPQ/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520018%25255B2%25255D.jpg"></a></span> <p align="center"><span ><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XZcWlfi1Y9Y/Txl49YBB2VI/AAAAAAAAAqs/THCglELKe8Q/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520033%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 033" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="305" alt="phone pics 033" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZMXusT0LMQQ/Txl491VBdkI/AAAAAAAAAq0/vkkqvk_F7ys/phone%252520pics%252520033_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="234" border="0" /></a></span><span > Cheeseeee! Smile, it doesnt hurt or cost anything!</span></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span >Why companies recall certain items. Like peanut flour. Trader Joes im talking to you! You have made my life exceptionally difficult by recalling my life support. Thankfully companies like <a href="http://www.goldenpeanut.com/" target="_blank">The Golden Peanut</a> and <a href="http://www.byrdmill.com/" target="_blank">Byrd Mill</a> are amazing and keep me well stalked. Look for a recipe post this weekend. </span></p> <p><span ><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-puInd_8Y2Ls/Txl4-FqsCLI/AAAAAAAAAq8/Lshv_uIP0Sw/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520215%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 215" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="312" alt="phone pics 215" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EBiCQK1hXGc/Txl4-eTpngI/AAAAAAAAArE/AC7BmzAj_bE/phone%252520pics%252520215_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" border="0" /></a></span></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-r6NiQj67KUk/Txl4-g7eneI/AAAAAAAAArM/gTJ58ciRXCI/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520030%25255B2%25255D.jpg"></a><span >This is my “peanut flour is recalled and i may starve to death so im a little sad” face.</span></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span >Why people do not wear their seatbelt? I dont get this. It doesnt hurt you. Its not an inconvenience. It will save your life. It did mine. A few years ago i was in a roll over car accident on the way to California. We rolled four times and i got life flighted to the trauma unit. My seatbelt is the reason im here writing to you three. ;)</span></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="304" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/26580_398132211904_620006904_4429853_4962626_n.jpg" width="234" /></p> <p align="center"><span >Safety first!</span></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span >Why my comments do not show up on WordPress blogs. This is starting to annoying me more then anything. I know their going to spam. What i dont know is why, or how to fix it?</span></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p> </p> <p><span >With all my uncertainties today. Ill leave you with something i know for sure..</span></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span ><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-r6NiQj67KUk/Txl4-g7eneI/AAAAAAAAArU/B0gNmocMBAE/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520030%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 030" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="342" alt="phone pics 030" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1LD_2_KeTFA/Txl4_Ft392I/AAAAAAAAArY/yEV7MsTvbCs/phone%252520pics%252520030_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" border="0" /></a></span></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center"><span ></span> </p> <p align="center"><span ></span> </p> <p align="center"><span >*What are some things you dont understand lately?*</span></p>BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-74057860111246114432012-01-16T02:47:00.001-08:002012-01-17T01:38:24.102-08:00Manic Monday 4!<p><span >I feel like all my posts lately start with an apology for not blogging in forever! I swear now that things have calmed down, and i no longer feel like complete death, i will resume some sort of a consistent blogging schedule. <strong>**Any specific things you guys would like me to write about or do a post on?**</strong> And since its Monday, here's another edition of Manic Mondays!</span></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span >-------------------</span></p> <p><span >1- I secretly want to be an extreme couponer. Ever seen the show? I don't fully understand how they get everything for free (or close to it). I get excited if i use just a few coupons when i go to the store. I used to be OCD and write down what was on sale where each week and proudly drive to 5 stores getting the best price for everything. Not so much any more. My goal for 2012 is to get my coupon on. </span></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTg9suYHOBUCy3jiueGaHA7Db4Bez5gz8VJcUMe7_UfN75beUnn" /></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span >2- I’m un able to watch anything on live tv. Who has time to sit through commercials? Thank you tivo for allowing me to watch The Bachelor, 90210, Cup Cake Wars and House in half the time.</span></p> <p align="center"><img height="166" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT95DzJ88dQUJB0sIBbydm4RG8WBtZo46SZzplj4QsqHgOg_GRK-g" width="202" /> <span >=</span> <img height="169" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS7rY_Cr27tgJ9JHVQmYuLEtJLul2mdf-bZxYVFDQWDA2cNPCzC9w" width="182" /> </p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span >3- Please tell me how people wear jeans on a daily basis. Call it the girly girl in me, but i just cant do it. I’m lucky if i wear jeans once a month. Any one else like this? I used to cry when i was little if my mom tried to dress me in jeans. Dresses, tights, leggings all the way!</span></p> <p align="center"><img height="323" src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a233/blueeyedbarbie2/MiniTowns/palaminoedit.jpg" width="140" /> <img height="314" src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a233/blueeyedbarbie2/weight%20tracker/Februaryoheight010.jpg" width="308" /></p> <p align="center">Rare moments in jeans. *shudders*</p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span >4- I’ve had my belly button pierced since my freshman year of high school. I havent had my pink diamond cross ring in in over 3 years. I tried to put it in last night. It still went in. Crazy.</span></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="289" src="http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a233/blueeyedbarbie2/tummy.jpg" width="367" /></p> <p align="center"><span >My friend took this for her photography class my freshman year of high school.</span></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span >5- Speaking of jewelry.. i cannot sleep in any jewelry. Rings, earrings, necklaces.. they all have to come off. My fingers swell, my ears hurt, and i feel like my necklace is trying to strangle me in the night. </span></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS7ny2M8MU3CHnQG9vAFbvs9fidReTc3JN3DJVrgzmcXc7NbJRZhg" /></p> <p align="center"><span >too much….</span></p> <p align="center"><span ></span> </p> <p><span ><strong>In other news:</strong></span></p> <p><span >-I made an amazing stir fry last week and took no pictures. #BloggerFail. We stopped in at the Asian Market on a whim and ended up scoring two big bags of baby bok choy for a dollar each, some random cabbages, and insanely long green beans. I got home and sautéed some garlic and onion in a pan. Added some water and the baby bok choy. Covered and let it steam for about ten minutes. Once the bok choy was fully soft i added diced tomatoes, green onion and mushrooms. And put it on a bed of miracle noodles. So simple and SO good! I will for sure make this again, and remember to photograph it!</span></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="222" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSOH5iXGtk8E6Mxemda-2N9jjmqjKGiuVScWgp-nhqdy6MNx6Z8" width="305" /></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span >-Buttons is doing a lot better. Still not her normal self but has made such an improvement. I honestly thought we were going to lose her last week. She was pretty much comatose and didnt move. I was a complete mess all day. Thankfully after a few days of praying and syringe feeding her, shes almost back to her normal perky self!</span></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="307" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/378898_10150470417221905_620006904_9049536_2137423302_n.jpg" width="403" /></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span >-The Packers lost. Its a sad day for Cheese Heads everywhere.</span></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQM1tAs3G4xovYFDrPnZrMM9qZY4YcgGOK5mIn4-OpFRqc9ZF8YkQ" /></p> <p align="center"><span >Im calling this his ‘sad face’</span></p> <p align="center"><span ></span> </p> <p><span ><strong>**Tell me something Manic about you! Or just tell me something about your weekend.**</strong></span></p>BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-31006686780987293382012-01-06T03:55:00.001-08:002012-01-06T03:55:47.556-08:00I think ill call this BLAH..<p><font size="4">I think ill apologize in advance for the possibly boring/depressing post. And the fact that its been over a week since my last post. SHAME ON ME! Blogger fail. I wish i could say ive been super busy wrapped up with holiday shenanigans and crazy fun get together's. Except not so much.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Ever since my birthday i have just been feeling crummy. Some mornings i wake up feeling ok. Other mornings i wake up feeling like i’ve been hit by a truck. Full body aches, head ache, high fever.. you get the point. I thought it was the flu at first but it comes and goes. So i have no idea. Im starting to feel better finally, so hopefully i will be back to par soon.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HWSKeBKTT6w/TwbhGei4moI/AAAAAAAAAlg/8Ne9xbX_AM0/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520148%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="phone pics 148" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="239" alt="phone pics 148" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pjyGr5td138/TwbhG6yj5QI/AAAAAAAAAlo/GViBGvOcdGE/phone%252520pics%252520148_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="311" border="0"></font></a></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">Im not the only sickly one in the house though. My precious baby Buttons has been really sick too. Shes not keeping anything down, sleeping all the time, and had a seizure the other night. SO SCARY. She, too seems to be feeling a little bit like herself today, so hopefully she is on the road to recovery. But if you dont mind, please say a prayer for baby Buttons. Shes the ruler of this household =)</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4"> </font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EqiIoNUuO3A/TwbhHQwLu_I/AAAAAAAAAlw/9ed98u8SRtQ/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520189%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="phone pics 189" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="phone pics 189" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MH4pgP5tAGQ/TwbhHwUL58I/AAAAAAAAAl4/ZAjGirAwUvI/phone%252520pics%252520189_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></font></a><font size="4"> </font><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KzKZk8pP3zM/TwbhIIOfuGI/AAAAAAAAAmA/7L0fwDfjx2s/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520121%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="phone pics 121" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="phone pics 121" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TPij2ofuI78/TwbhIRfUz6I/AAAAAAAAAmI/ROo-FvAb6b0/phone%252520pics%252520121_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></font></a><font size="4"> </font><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xVKCgN6xRIw/TwbhInD8T7I/AAAAAAAAAmQ/9BBxzv_l9Cg/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520134%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="phone pics 134" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="phone pics 134" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-D8hqDhji21Y/TwbhIwe7ftI/AAAAAAAAAmY/KQU86Z9ANlQ/phone%252520pics%252520134_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></font></a><font size="4"> </font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ycc9iVvClc4/TwbhJJ6EL7I/AAAAAAAAAmg/DzvsDglyheQ/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520146%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="phone pics 146" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="phone pics 146" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tV9MzBuut_Y/TwbhJW5h8QI/AAAAAAAAAmo/TTytbao-5QI/phone%252520pics%252520146_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></font></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qdPbV3wHraI/TwbhJmuxhnI/AAAAAAAAAmw/WUN_8DeIa_0/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520301%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="phone pics 301" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="phone pics 301" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1Z-Ztw9VqNM/TwbhJ-HxwbI/AAAAAAAAAm4/AQYmn2LCPvY/phone%252520pics%252520301_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></font></a><font size="4"> </font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S8W4a3DiYis/TwbhKH9IL5I/AAAAAAAAAnA/EWnuB-q6Bpw/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520092%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="phone pics 092" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="phone pics 092" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KyytbWUPJww/TwbhKdiDTzI/AAAAAAAAAnI/y1fBd8VHv3k/phone%252520pics%252520092_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></font></a><font size="4"> </font><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wgCOMkwnbJU/TwbhKojzzcI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/3ZBkhV-eF58/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520174%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="phone pics 174" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="phone pics 174" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rQH9ubOH1Ss/TwbhKzrOrAI/AAAAAAAAAnY/l2oRsDJiXpA/phone%252520pics%252520174_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></font></a><font size="4"> </font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lmXzdvONk-M/TwbhLFDERFI/AAAAAAAAAng/paTjR8VkH2c/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520179%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="phone pics 179" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="phone pics 179" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sPyy_o9ySuE/TwbhLYGWQSI/AAAAAAAAAno/cdG511klAp4/phone%252520pics%252520179_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></font></a><font size="4"> </font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">In other news, my dad was supposed to go back to work out of state right before New Years, but because of some company mishaps he has been staying here! Its been a blessing being able to spend so much time with my dad, time that we dont usually have.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aCdqYChzdQ0/TwbhLqkD2VI/AAAAAAAAAnw/tEaFkGDr8L0/s1600-h/fair%252520fun%252520056%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="fair fun 056" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="fair fun 056" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5x9Lr2BHQHw/TwbhL853WpI/AAAAAAAAAn4/fs6IsL_0g0g/fair%252520fun%252520056_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></font></a><font size="4"> </font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jPoFcRvM-q0/TwbhMNQoIMI/AAAAAAAAAoA/hpfjDnDQD-U/s1600-h/Random%252520December%252520004%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="Random December 004" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="Random December 004" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bU3bo_rkREU/TwbhMd4VN4I/AAAAAAAAAoI/MgkFvrjeRfQ/Random%252520December%252520004_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></font></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1ieM-1z3Tss/TwbhMpq0vEI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/bZHDgaxVDPA/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520047%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="phone pics 047" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="phone pics 047" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ml900iQxBU8/TwbhMyU8ihI/AAAAAAAAAoY/nYRsVoHrXvY/phone%252520pics%252520047_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></font></a><font size="4"> </font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0aVJKFjDwj8/TwbhNJyEU9I/AAAAAAAAAog/RQbuv0Aa7GQ/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520090%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="phone pics 090" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="phone pics 090" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JgpRepu2tCE/TwbhNq0ZQlI/AAAAAAAAAoo/zrPO0a4_amM/phone%252520pics%252520090_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></font></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hq3gQuSbVno/TwbhOX4piEI/AAAAAAAAAo0/TL5tA_XmzHA/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520218%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="phone pics 218" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="phone pics 218" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fj0RD1laNpw/TwbhOwXc1uI/AAAAAAAAApA/hckrBWCb8NI/phone%252520pics%252520218_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></font></a><font size="4"> </font><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SpUvEI9Dzjk/TwbhPp8LDYI/AAAAAAAAApI/NE0W3ZKTv0c/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520224%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#434343" size="4"><img title="phone pics 224" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="phone pics 224" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YfH_zyxgonA/TwbhP_--uAI/AAAAAAAAApQ/op2ad7Gaq7M/phone%252520pics%252520224_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></font></a><font size="4"> </font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4"> Family is such a blessing. If you get anything from this post, please.. go and <strong>hug</strong> every one in your family. <strong>Call</strong> your dad. <strong>Text</strong> your mom. <strong>Say hi</strong> to your siblings. Family may be difficult at times. But their still family. And were <u>bound by blood. </u></font></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-k8ID_lXqpAw/TwbhQPr9k6I/AAAAAAAAApU/A8Jb0MPSbqU/s1600-h/edit1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="edit1" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="333" alt="edit1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_Hucy2oMciI/TwbhQbfUK-I/AAAAAAAAApc/ftcP1wJgO5c/edit1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="428" border="0"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">**Favorite part about your family?**</font></p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-83451961531413216952011-12-28T17:45:00.001-08:002011-12-28T17:45:34.318-08:00I’d go fat for that<p> </p> <p><font size="4">So in lieu of making myself feel better about someone pointing out to me that i have gained weight.. I'm attempting to turn my frown upside down and make it a positive. Body image is something i definitely struggle with, and weather i need to gain weight or not, being reminded of something that makes you uncomfortable is no fun. I also think people should never make a comment about someone else's body no matter if they think its a negative or positive thing. We all take comments differently. Words hurt..</font></p> <p><font size="4"><strong>With that said. I’d go fat any day for these foods!</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">Fudge:</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#434343" size="4"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-F0ZWib2RFF4/TvvGOBYQW0I/AAAAAAAAAkw/tstp15j4ejw/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520050%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 050" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="322" alt="phone pics 050" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9ztKz533_Xc/TvvGOQ8fdWI/AAAAAAAAAk4/5e06bYvstY4/phone%252520pics%252520050_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="414" border="0"></a></font><font size="2">In particular. My neighbor and life long second mother Linda’s fudge. She makes me a plate every year for my birthday. She has for 24 years, and i hope for 24 more. I start a count down reminding her the day after thanksgiving just in case.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4">Chocolate(s):</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UKisvKLmplM/TvvGOhnLkrI/AAAAAAAAAlA/3Eq3ZA3Q7Pc/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520058%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 058" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="phone pics 058" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PLRtjJqKGT8/TvvGO-FhaQI/AAAAAAAAAlI/6ZgGZRORtic/phone%252520pics%252520058_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="396" border="0"></a> Such as reeses, kit kats, peanut butter snickers. Yum.</p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4">Icing:</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QX2LxGHkVQE/TvvGPFHXZDI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/FFJvr0W6XpU/s1600-h/BirthdayXmas%25252007%252520001%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="BirthdayXmas 07 001" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="296" alt="BirthdayXmas 07 001" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Tk6209MsvjM/TvvGPd9CUrI/AAAAAAAAAlY/2JPK9b-TfrQ/BirthdayXmas%25252007%252520001_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="385" border="0"></a> Specifically, my moms home made butter cream icing.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left"><font size="4">Puppy Chow:</font></p> <p align="left"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="299" alt="Puppy Chow" src="http://photo2.foodgawker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/483260.jpeg" width="299"></p> <p align="center"> If you have never heard this or tried it. Please google now. You can thank me later.</p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">Candy Corn:</font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="307" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/58613_441406291904_620006904_5549233_7212482_n.jpg" width="401"></p> <p align="center"><font size="2">The only non chocolate candy i will waste my time on. Pumpkins are the best!</font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">Costco Cake:</font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="302" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/163849_487059541904_620006904_6301900_6146741_n.jpg" width="396"></p> <p align="center"><font size="2">Now.. i still chose my moms cake over anything, but Costco put crack in their cakes or something because they are divine.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="2"></font> </p> <p><font size="4"><strong>In the words of Rachel Zoe. ‘I die’….</strong></font></p> <p><strong><font size="4"></font></strong> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5"><strong>*</strong>What foods would you ‘go fat for’?<strong>*</strong></font></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>**Disclaimer: This post is supposed to be humorous. I am not saying any of these food will instantly make you fat. Heck.. i encourage you to eat them because they taste amazing. So please do not take it as me saying a certain food is ‘bad’.</p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-75156885018343102011-12-28T13:51:00.001-08:002011-12-28T13:51:57.667-08:00Wordless Wednesday: Birthday Edition<p><font size="4">First off, thank you to every one for all the texts, tweets, comments, messages and Happy Birthday emails! I always take birthdays very seriously and think they should be incredibly special for each person. So your wishes mean the world to me! Now since its wednesday i figured i would recap my birthday, wordless (or as wordless as possible)!</font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">Pre-Birthday Party:</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YI6t-SuY3-w/TvuPTVwvnDI/AAAAAAAAAgI/ZJeD4Zh34mg/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520023%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 023" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="200" alt="new camera 023" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JWL0Tdi_Eww/TvuPTyzuF6I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/ztibfFy_xU0/new%252520camera%252520023_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" border="0"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hs7CNMrB-6Y/TvuPUQK5XSI/AAAAAAAAAgY/moSylnxfvIg/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520029%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 029" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="new camera 029" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zL8OwmVRCSI/TvuPW2p9VDI/AAAAAAAAAgg/agKdWSr9l5E/new%252520camera%252520029_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BzkohschxRI/TvuPW9PuhBI/AAAAAAAAAgo/B0AMSI7Esxw/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520039%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 039" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="new camera 039" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yN8XITGKb-E/TvuPXE7WkWI/AAAAAAAAAgw/ydJFnRydalc/new%252520camera%252520039_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0wDY7m5uNdg/TvuPXVkYucI/AAAAAAAAAg4/j6J8czid7HA/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520031%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 031" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="new camera 031" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-x4r8Hykf67k/TvuPXkrDRrI/AAAAAAAAAhA/AYbYWkMMTlc/new%252520camera%252520031_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vWdHbAMuu8k/TvuPX-xMeCI/AAAAAAAAAhI/3C7Q8kVZ5xw/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520048%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 048" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="new camera 048" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DhtdLVFZmV8/TvuPYEMkEpI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/oSIpG7IicgQ/new%252520camera%252520048_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DkOQn07hoEY/TvuPYfzrEBI/AAAAAAAAAhY/ypQ_gek4sI4/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520049%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 049" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="new camera 049" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-emFqDjqYyyk/TvuPYlLexMI/AAAAAAAAAhg/3du7QGt5HN4/new%252520camera%252520049_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UVoaVUQGYU8/TvuPYyFdW7I/AAAAAAAAAho/B5LsUXhumwo/s1600-h/edit1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="edit1" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="edit1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pBrItBZmYj8/TvuPZA4ovxI/AAAAAAAAAhw/d7Xd6Tkf-Q8/edit1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="146" border="0"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-m0QDPXEJxY0/TvuPZQErDtI/AAAAAAAAAh4/y0elqyGVQ1A/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520057%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 057" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="new camera 057" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bCwuEVAGO-w/TvuPZcvv9lI/AAAAAAAAAiA/EQ69q5k14Wc/new%252520camera%252520057_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zxrbJRWplSU/TvuPZtVbRgI/AAAAAAAAAiI/7rLnOWK1S5A/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520059%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 059" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="new camera 059" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6x8poHZKfrY/TvuPZ1J26hI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/p5Ao2WG8VgQ/new%252520camera%252520059_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PKPWC09Sllk/TvuPaFyPpXI/AAAAAAAAAiY/wvziYSHOF78/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520044%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 044" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="new camera 044" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mp7QXzZ-MbI/TvuPaR8oRRI/AAAAAAAAAig/MeH7GOQGPXo/new%252520camera%252520044_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uQ44nvAiaGM/TvuPabh1DEI/AAAAAAAAAio/dUM2_Uracqo/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520069%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 069" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="new camera 069" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BRd7M3a5tXI/TvuPbXgltzI/AAAAAAAAAiw/AiRpYZEnAO8/new%252520camera%252520069_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rp5WIgc_UjY/TvuPbjxHDaI/AAAAAAAAAi4/EvyR9ywEzzM/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520070%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 070" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="281" alt="new camera 070" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Zqv6Jx29Oo4/TvuPb9Z3y3I/AAAAAAAAAjA/G8yQn0C2N0g/new%252520camera%252520070_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="216" border="0"></a></p> <p><img height="295" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408626_10150449537481905_620006904_8951155_2093886294_n.jpg" width="236"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RF9XpBRPX9Q/TvuPcUgFJJI/AAAAAAAAAjI/MDxqRtz4oJA/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520052%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 052" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="206" alt="new camera 052" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RjUkwI9Hc8o/TvuPdB6t9UI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/1amrhvs0AnU/new%252520camera%252520052_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="268" border="0"></a> <font size="4">Bye bye, balloon! =(</font></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>-----------------------</p> <p><font size="4">Actual day of Birth:</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2JwH3R-UQEI/TvuPdciRQWI/AAAAAAAAAjY/loUVBN2sqak/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520118%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 118" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="new camera 118" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-S62gESQDkpc/TvuPdjC6mkI/AAAAAAAAAjg/-ekZz7FzGuE/new%252520camera%252520118_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-M1WUfKtGRGk/TvuPd9-ovXI/AAAAAAAAAjo/cFBUnq69pWw/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520126%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 126" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="new camera 126" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zO2V3KzRzpE/TvuPd5hTlwI/AAAAAAAAAjw/BvTTUWcA-1E/new%252520camera%252520126_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HwkwPJor7zE/TvuPeErQ3oI/AAAAAAAAAj4/bTtMzk2OKvw/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520120%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 120" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="new camera 120" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3gfIklYSq4w/TvuPeafyzWI/AAAAAAAAAkA/YK6bQbCvm-Q/new%252520camera%252520120_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zT3nypCqI_Q/TvuPet24n6I/AAAAAAAAAkI/bMUu30Qc_V8/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520122%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 122" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="new camera 122" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0tMDbpfsh5Q/TvuPe17D_WI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/SzQCoRinpWU/new%252520camera%252520122_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></a></p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ou39SqrY6HI/TvuPe8qRXhI/AAAAAAAAAkY/OP8frt4_Dbo/s1600-h/new%252520camera%252520111%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new camera 111" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="new camera 111" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uAMUjI4Ci8E/TvuPfA384BI/AAAAAAAAAkg/xIRd834c-H8/new%252520camera%252520111_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a></p> <p><font size="4">Unfortunately i didnt get to go out dancing on my actual birthday like i had planned, thanks tummy for not feeling well! But my day was wonderful. Filled with balloons, coffee, the most amazing pedicure (hello foot massage), manicure, shopping, going to mass, and lots of family time!</font></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p>*What did you do for your birthday? Do you get super excited like me over celebrating things?*</p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-15535936439527804862011-12-24T11:45:00.001-08:002011-12-24T11:46:56.592-08:00Oh So Golden<p align="center"><span >Its my Birthday! 24 on the 24th =)</span></p> <p align="left"><span >Be back tomorrow with a birthday recap. Merry Christmas everyone!</span></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ekBmUUJdw6g/TvYr5iv5zsI/AAAAAAAAAf4/6dlKC_yzcus/s1600-h/edit1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="edit1" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="edit1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FfF8vWvSaBw/TvYr6K9of9I/AAAAAAAAAgA/46BKUxX7988/edit1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="146" border="0" /></a></p>BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-75746540998870308102011-12-20T07:12:00.001-08:002011-12-20T07:12:27.646-08:00Knock Knock.. anyone home??<p><font size="4">Holy blogger break! Sorry for the absence. Life, work, and holiday hecticness has consumed me the past few days. Its my goal to find a more consistent blogging schedule from now on and for the new year.</font></p> <p><font size="4">The lovely <a href="http://asdreamsbecomereality.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a><em> and</em> <a href="http://uncertainlyhappy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a> nominated me a while back for the Versatile Blogger Award, so to fulfill that i shall tell you <strong>7 random things about myself you probably could care less about.</strong></font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PR3HvEErtZg/TuFrJml1lBI/AAAAAAAAArc/kZnP7VoOP5k/s320/120311_0528_iamawriting7.png"></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">1- I am EXTREMELY fire-phobic. I enjoy sitting around a fire, just dont get it near me! I actually lit a candle yesterday with a match for the first time and texted my mom about my victory. Usually i get the match going and get scared right away and blow it out!</font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRkHfj8T5qMaCrrKLyuBaiKz-HdoVZv9dL6YzF40F5EoiHCYu-2mw"></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">2- My birthday is in 4 days! Yep. I was born on Christmas Eve. I was due the end of march but my mom sneezed and her water broke. Apparently i wanted to be here for Christmas.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iJUMIj4Le78/TvClyLP3JNI/AAAAAAAAAeE/HG1fvn1-z1w/s1600-h/old2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="old2" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="303" alt="old2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7jftibLhizc/TvClyosN6lI/AAAAAAAAAeM/5TqTYrhiPwQ/old2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="385" border="0"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4">3- I am 100% set in my ways about being pure until marriage. My dad is also quite fond of that decision and tells everyone he introduces me to. It used to make me blush and want to kick him, now im just proud. </font></p> <p><font size="4"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AvXR3iM2nP8/TvClzPB7j4I/AAAAAAAAAeU/8bewFxQaUKY/s1600-h/rule%252520of%252520a%252520lady%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="rule of a lady" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="198" alt="rule of a lady" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uhTjmX9sFKs/TvClzQKQyII/AAAAAAAAAec/goFC9Qim8RU/rule%252520of%252520a%252520lady_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="312" border="0"></a></font></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4">4- People call me a vampire. My friend Erik actually didnt believe i could be in the sun for a while. I blame it on working nights. I also never sleep. Im more of a ‘nap’ person. The fact that i look like white out doesnt help. Someone actually called me a ‘Cullen’ the other day. Not sure if that was a compliment or insult?</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-e4NQT3psleE/TvCl0FgP2hI/AAAAAAAAAek/3ojD4GYwaUU/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520029%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 029" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="257" alt="phone pics 029" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uYFBnCgM25Y/TvCl0eq1NRI/AAAAAAAAAes/Uu2ccxGwBOY/phone%252520pics%252520029_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="334" border="0"></a>This tan took 6 months, 47 bottles of bronzer and way too many hours in a tanning bed. </p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4">5- I get premonitions. I know that sounds kooky, but its true. Ive always gotten weird feelings, strange dreams, or just a thought that something will happen, and then it does. I cant explain it.</font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQn2pL3Xu4luR3HruFJ4At5husknHghPzqeOjBww7Uxd3JtPenkKA"></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">6- I have a fascination with llamas. I think their the <em>sexiest</em> animals <u>ever</u>. And now i just lost all my readers haha.</font></p> <p><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQbid-u_6FyLBOFt1SyY_NNOlTdnDbzOjiv-zG5x68Zul2Mh20m"><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ5YLFpoCLX7jE1xxOMYLPkeok-Xi3NazHD-cipQP8dq8cnYo0o"></p> <p align="center"><font size="2">Oh my heck! Just look at those faces!!!</font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">7- I was a counselor for diversity and equality camps in high school. I did over 20 camps and absolutely loved it. Seeing unity and people letting go of hate and prejudice is such an amazing thing.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4vftJpjvDF0/TvCl0lMYh3I/AAAAAAAAAe0/Np4RJGOfhXA/s1600-h/palamino%252520%25252816%252529%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="palamino (16)" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="232" alt="palamino (16)" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Q4UX_Gq8JYU/TvCl02P3U2I/AAAAAAAAAe8/7gSlW9HzEa0/palamino%252520%25252816%252529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_EE90rzRvz0/TvCl1VvZZJI/AAAAAAAAAfE/ikOWOYx9ug4/s1600-h/palamino%252520%2525284%252529%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="palamino (4)" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="palamino (4)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6b18ciaan7o/TvCl1jYGW2I/AAAAAAAAAfM/TTjbNSqCOK0/palamino%252520%2525284%252529_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="179" border="0"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6xV9TEbJQ8M/TvCl1vw2gUI/AAAAAAAAAfU/FhZK_KFharU/s1600-h/Aprende06070%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Aprende06070" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="Aprende06070" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nzHdaXgg7BY/TvCl1zkMAgI/AAAAAAAAAfc/iAR2XfVqcLk/Aprende06070_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5szMAfk6a1A/TvCl2Dp73HI/AAAAAAAAAfk/6GMTLDea61s/s1600-h/aprende002%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="aprende002" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="196" alt="aprende002" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--IHUA1Fc2GM/TvCl2Z5cVSI/AAAAAAAAAfs/_qap_VqfZw8/aprende002_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a> </p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><font size="4">**And now im supposed to tag people, but im going to leave it open for anyone! And if you dont have a blog just leave a comment telling me some things about you!**</font></p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-39199493523944142722011-12-04T02:26:00.001-08:002011-12-04T02:26:16.641-08:00Work it out<p><font size="4">Hollahhhh! That was my best attempt at a ghetto-riffic greeting. I think i failed. Its ok though. I secretly think im Beyonce or Eminem sometimes. Its all about attitude people! Or at least fake it till you make it ;)</font></p> <p><font size="4">Anywho.. I’ve gotten a few emails about people asking me to post my workout routine. </font></p> <p><font size="4">I had to pause for a moment before laughing. Im pretty sure my gym card has dust on it, and the closest ive gotten to excessive physical activity is doing laps around the mall, walking up the escalator (im a bad ass) and parking in the spot FARTHEST away from where ever im going. Its the little things people..</font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-snc1/v311/163/124/620006904/n620006904_1224004_8118.jpg"></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4"><u>Now</u>.. i used to be a pretty avid <em>elliptical-er.</em> And then my ipod broke, i got lazy, and got tired of getting hit on at the gym. Does that bother anyone else??! Like.. im sweaty, i have on no makeup, my hair looks like Pebbles from the Flintstones, and im trying to focus. This is not the time to engage in conversation and “flirt”. <strong>#GoAwayPlease</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4"><u>So</u> i moved the elliptical in my house to the living room. Genius right?! Tivo, a fan, no annoying smelly people… except then my mom came home. And was not amused. Apparently a big black machine does not go with the carefully designed living room she has created. <strong>#Fail</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4"><u>Then!</u> I got a mini trampoline. Even better. I can roll it into the living room, and roll it out when im done.. except people think its weird to spend hours bouncing back and forth while watching Lifetime movies and episodes of Ellen.<strong> #ICantWin</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4"><u>So Finally!</u> i got a membership at a dance fitness studio. Loved it. I had the unlimited membership so i could go and take as many classes in a row as i wanted. Yoga Booty Ballet, Zumba, Bollywood, Boot Camp. Super fun. And I've danced my entire life so it was a win win. <em>Except</em> there were two problems that arose... </font></p> <p><font size="4">1- i never really felt like i got in a real workout. I could spend 6 hours there taking classes but then felt like i needed to go to the gym after. </font></p> <p><font size="4">2- Once i started working full time, i always work nights and early mornings. The only time i had to actually take classes was like 3am-6am or 7pm-9pm. Both time slots the studio is either closed, or only has one class i could take. </font><font size="4"><strong>#Womp</strong></font></p> <p><strong><font size="4"></font></strong> </p> <p><font size="4">I know a lot of people would say i could do videos or what not, but those bore me. And my living room is not that big. Plus i have room mates who already think im weird <em>(Please reference the mini trampoline). </em></font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">So to answer your question. I really dont “exercise”. I walk a lot, ride my bike, take the long route around target, work my legs by swinging at the park <em><font size="3">(no im not joking, its one of my favorite places to be)</font> </em>And i go out dancing.</font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="389" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/32041_407445721904_620006904_4640119_736649_n.jpg" width="304"><font size="4"><font size="5">-</font>Nature walks </font><font size="2"><em>(who am i kidding, i live in the city.. this was a one time thing).</em></font></p> <p><em><font size="2"></font></em> </p> <p><img height="308" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/34349_419637786904_620006904_4981475_1474459_n.jpg" width="236"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yugs91ayNpo/TttKrvC6RVI/AAAAAAAAAcA/RCu-wKlNgKc/s1600-h/image%25255B3%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="264" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PVGMqcW8m40/TttKsGOCgVI/AAAAAAAAAcI/SVGaEl73iXM/image_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="279" border="0"></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><font size="4">-My sweet bike </font><font size="2"><em>(im pretty sure its around here some where…)</em></font></p> <p><em><font size="2"></font></em> </p> <p></p> <p><font size="4">But in all seriousness, my main form of working it out. Is Dancing.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yLQDTrCntoI/TttKsnPrKdI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/i5wgg061PeU/s1600-h/image%25255B36%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="386" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nqpgQNx2L3Y/TttKtJJhCDI/AAAAAAAAAcY/bk6zTx2o4Rg/image_thumb%25255B20%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="526" border="0"></a></p> <p><em>**Note the amazing editing skills on this picture.. and then i learned to always wear leggings.</em> ;) </p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ubAS8oQ8eII/TttKtR0Vh_I/AAAAAAAAAcg/BOoDJnIaI1Y/s1600-h/image%25255B8%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="337" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Cai3i2gz2sI/TttKt9aMXbI/AAAAAAAAAco/WRQnCmTfxNw/image_thumb%25255B4%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="408" border="0"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Lq9qxZIZtqw/TttKuRqT1II/AAAAAAAAAcw/uS2pb1VTTCY/s1600-h/image%25255B12%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="397" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-r-nCo54jAxI/TttKugIQAnI/AAAAAAAAAc4/2HHBdnXi67I/image_thumb%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="204" border="0"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-b2QAMypEUkM/TttKvE57gkI/AAAAAAAAAdA/9a0VuVQn4Ck/s1600-h/image%25255B21%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="412" alt="image" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5bcPY51oPAM/TttKvbLYRQI/AAAAAAAAAdI/5aOVVNY0ouQ/image_thumb%25255B11%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="306" border="0"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Is it just me or does everyone make weird faces while dancing? I blame the photographer for catching me off guard…. ;)</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WBRUxpjaZbE/TttKvwSbT3I/AAAAAAAAAdQ/pxzkm2T554M/s1600-h/image%25255B25%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="367" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Lov26y4TOGQ/TttKwVxl9eI/AAAAAAAAAdY/3hSweuEwbyY/image_thumb%25255B13%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="228" border="0"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PQXIoPNK6QU/TttKwrHavPI/AAAAAAAAAdg/-eZ3PPkI7Zg/s1600-h/image%25255B31%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="374" alt="image" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-V_mX6yKYVYY/TttKxEHawaI/AAAAAAAAAdo/-Uz6T2ezAbk/image_thumb%25255B17%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="276" border="0"></a></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"> <font size="4">Its what i grew up doing =)</font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="liturgicaldance.jpg " src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/blueeyedbarbie/dancing.jpg"></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4">*And as much as i didnt want to add this picture due to embarrassment.. i had to. <u>Look at my face!</u> Contrary to popular belief i am <em>not</em> in pain. Im actually quite enjoying myself. I think i was just dizzy from our triple spin..</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QYJjo4LcVMA/TttKxTOPS5I/AAAAAAAAAdw/wOvvQMutpao/s1600-h/image%25255B16%25255D.png"><img title="image" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="346" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RvaAWJQU9PU/TttKx38sxjI/AAAAAAAAAd4/2BST7ElNV1g/image_thumb%25255B8%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="321" border="0"></a></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">**How do YOU work it out?**</font></p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-89994378704349893482011-12-01T08:03:00.001-08:002011-12-01T08:03:15.220-08:00Thankful Thursday<p><font size="4">Despite feeling like death.. i have a lot to be thankful for. </font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4"><strong>*Family</strong> that sticks together through everything that life throws at us.</font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="582" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/298410_2528303966401_1217500074_3100577_1795227449_n.jpg" width="342"></p> <p><font size="4"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BnFj9C95Jrs/TtelHfkfG2I/AAAAAAAAAXs/OJ3rPG0vRcc/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520380%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 380" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="331" alt="phone pics 380" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Q9R-tlW8PdA/TtelH1kg_SI/AAAAAAAAAX0/QmwOqcAwfm8/phone%252520pics%252520380_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="258" border="0"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xKs3xa2gMLY/TtelIEQ7kdI/AAAAAAAAAX8/SuHNTnVFE9o/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520338%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 338" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="329" alt="phone pics 338" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hPnLuVOezfM/TtelIcro7lI/AAAAAAAAAYE/3i4bUgQOIK8/phone%252520pics%252520338_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" border="0"></a> </font></p> <p><font size="4"><strong></strong></font> </p> <p><font size="4"><strong>*Friends</strong> who are there to make me smile when i least expect it.</font></p> <p><font size="4"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SBPaZnMVTlQ/TtelIvbP3GI/AAAAAAAAAYM/asn1Iha3Roc/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520316%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 316" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="328" alt="phone pics 316" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OYntCr2GTG0/TtelIpHvgRI/AAAAAAAAAYU/IF-nY5pkCjM/phone%252520pics%252520316_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="252" border="0"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fIXn624rHY8/TtelI3NqQKI/AAAAAAAAAYc/gruraK07IDU/s1600-h/mac%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="mac" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="328" alt="mac" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wIK-7eZGHSc/TtelJeSVVoI/AAAAAAAAAYk/mjW6WWoADTM/mac_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="251" border="0"></a> </font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4"><strong>*Job </strong>that allows me to take care of very special kids.</font></p> <p><font size="4"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3KpLxW9VDjQ/TtelJWceQ_I/AAAAAAAAAYs/kF_8e7f8Y4Y/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520267%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 267" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="306" alt="phone pics 267" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DVixJ8HmjyU/TtelJ_qkgdI/AAAAAAAAAY0/IzLTwYk_eOo/phone%252520pics%252520267_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="235" border="0"></a> </font></p> <p><font size="4"><strong></strong></font> </p> <p><font size="4"><strong></strong></font> </p> <p><font size="4"><strong>*Animals </strong>that can drive you nuts, and make you laugh at the same time.</font></p> <p><font size="4"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XO86cRiqeZs/TtelJ_t8yNI/AAAAAAAAAY8/WtOjcvEFUaI/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520275%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 275" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="219" alt="phone pics 275" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZpuEz7hzHMg/TtelKVJyamI/AAAAAAAAAZE/AbVnme6ABb4/phone%252520pics%252520275_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="173" border="0"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-j_IENmrr78E/TtelKSbswJI/AAAAAAAAAZM/9-Vf7IL5xb4/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520121%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 121" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="232" alt="phone pics 121" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-88ofMB0rN1k/TtelKpvq5dI/AAAAAAAAAZU/3hWuAVC_RGc/phone%252520pics%252520121_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="192" border="0"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LquV4S570mk/TtelK4dCq3I/AAAAAAAAAZc/2W28puIz37A/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520250%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 250" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="218" alt="phone pics 250" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YMalaf1LjSM/TtelLIuftNI/AAAAAAAAAZk/UaGzEq6aFNI/phone%252520pics%252520250_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="175" border="0"></a> </font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4"><strong>*The people</strong> over at <a href="http://www.atlargenutrition.com/" target="_blank">At Large Nutrition</a> for supporting my quest at becoming a body builder** and making protein powder that tastes like a brownie.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9fiW6eRu-x4/TtelLdnWKfI/AAAAAAAAAZs/C283HrsgsOQ/s1600-h/blog%252520pics%252520078%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog pics 078" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="262" alt="blog pics 078" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-V5m8YiSYbfM/TtelLtUrKHI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/JQz0HvRrWhY/blog%252520pics%252520078_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="341" border="0"></a> <font size="4">Those ‘guns’ dont just come naturally ;) </font><font size="2">**Please note the sarcasm.</font></p> <p><img height="285" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268977_10150234445736905_620006904_7644253_5903973_n.jpg" width="377"> <font size="4">Clearly i win..</font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4"><strong>*</strong><a href="http://gnufoods.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Gnu bars</strong></a> for being the greatest tasting bar on the planet. Bonus points for having almost 50% of your daily fiber needs! Seriously.. these are AMAZING.</font></p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XniWPrISE4g/TtelL-BJLgI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/rdbBYnBgQJs/s1600-h/blog%252520pics%252520053%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog pics 053" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="213" alt="blog pics 053" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-liu_NWmAhLY/TtelMKYcgkI/AAAAAAAAAaE/XVP3S6YRb9s/blog%252520pics%252520053_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" border="0"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-An3t65LHSa8/TtelMVGodTI/AAAAAAAAAaM/MwWimLVRMO0/s1600-h/blog%252520pics%252520055%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog pics 055" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="211" alt="blog pics 055" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZKkKYM4t5dw/TtelMhvQLwI/AAAAAAAAAaU/8e2oOu94sI4/blog%252520pics%252520055_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="261" border="0"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4"><strong>*My mom </strong>for always being my rock. And never letting the odds go against her. </font></p> <p><img height="196" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184386_1587977664172_1377740762_31285698_343608_n.jpg" width="260"><img height="197" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/182074_1587981064257_1377740762_31285711_2202235_n.jpg" width="257"></p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-x5PCU5gCyrM/TtelM7KRL5I/AAAAAAAAAac/tpWZJpUIQIE/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520040%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 040" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="324" alt="phone pics 040" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Zk_dGQzzgJ4/TtelNKapeWI/AAAAAAAAAak/PpGH1_u6JJ8/phone%252520pics%252520040_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="253" border="0"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QoLA-0yKlu8/TtelNT4kd2I/AAAAAAAAAas/cgzpXCl0fyw/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520042%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 042" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="334" alt="phone pics 042" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fdy4yzwZhXs/TtelNspY_yI/AAAAAAAAAa0/FUmdX-2mado/phone%252520pics%252520042_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="267" border="0"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4"><strong>*My Dad </strong>for always giving me foot massages, holding my purse, and getting pedicures with me. And never complaining about it!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-G8ApDWknL4k/TtelN_8crhI/AAAAAAAAAa8/8BkX2_aVs_w/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520091%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 091" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="319" alt="phone pics 091" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BRy8Hcojuf8/TtelN-HLTdI/AAAAAAAAAbE/2G3qreA-XBo/phone%252520pics%252520091_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="245" border="0"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="4"><strong>*And for my Heavenly Father</strong> for blessing me with more then i could ever deserve.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xnGC9aSnLUw/TtelPXjEIHI/AAAAAAAAAbM/N9Fw0HHb4h4/s1600-h/quote3%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="quote3" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="274" alt="quote3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cH1ltK0GQ0k/TtelQYD1gfI/AAAAAAAAAbU/B2atAJtTlNE/quote3_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" border="0"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center"><font size="5">**What are YOU thankful for today?**</font></p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-69933907457538446182011-11-30T17:15:00.001-08:002011-11-30T17:15:15.997-08:00**Ahem**<p><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/300026_10150281780286905_620006904_8143146_4881041_n.jpg"><font size="4"> So lately ive been doing a lot of contemplating.. lots of thinking. I started this blog as a fun way to share vegan recipes, chronicle daily life and work, review clean, healthy food and just have a nice hobby. For some reason i have been getting a lot of nasty comments and emails. </font></p> <p><font size="4">The Lord has really placed this on my heart, and ive been praying about it for some time. I started this blog for <em>me</em>. I do<strong> not</strong> support un healthy habits, in fact, i promote just the opposite. So here it is bluntly.. <strong>If you DO NOT like my blog.</strong> Click that lovely little red ‘x’ in the top right corner of your screen and move on. God Bless!</font></p> <p><strong><font size="4">Moving On!</font></strong></p> <p><font size="4">I have been feeling insanely crummy lately. At first i thought it was just a cold, but now i get out of breath and cough up a storm just walking across the room. No bueno. So lots of this has been happening.</font></p> <p><img height="387" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223320_10150185599021905_620006904_7272925_1245597_n.jpg" width="297"><font size="4"> Sleeping.</font></p> <p><img height="392" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/58895_444091476904_620006904_5608661_5493877_n.jpg" width="296"> <font size="4">And breathing treatments.</font></p> <p></p> <p><font size="4">But before the plague hit, something wonderful happened.</font></p> <p><img height="337" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374005_10150394756836905_620006904_8753525_327374693_n.jpg" width="254"><img height="337" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375441_10150394754846905_620006904_8753498_168065064_n.jpg" width="254"></p> <p><font size="4">I FINALLY! Got the Justin Bieber Christmas CD. Doesn't get much better then that! And as per <a href="http://hipies.net/" target="_blank">Erin's</a> request, i shall review it for you! </font></p> <p><font size="4">I some what feel bias because anything Justin does i automatically like.. and then add Christmas music and you cant really go wrong, ya know what i mean? Its a good CD. I like all the guest singers in it. Could have had a few more songs though.</font></p> <p></p> <p><font size="4">I promise to get back to regular blogging very soon. I have so many reviews to do its not even funny, some nifty giveaways, and some stories to tell ya’ll. Haters aside, <em>i will not stop doing something i enjoy because someone else has a nasty opinion of me</em>. Instead i will continue my personal motto of <strong>“Kill ‘em with Kindness”</strong> and <strong>“Ill pray for You”</strong> =)</font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4"><strong>**Anyone else feeling under the weather? How has your week been so far?**</strong></font></p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-42241195630430040322011-11-21T23:31:00.001-08:002011-11-21T23:31:12.425-08:00The reveal!<p><font size="4">Not being presumptuous, but in case anyone missed me.. i apologize for the delay in posting!</font></p> <p><font size="4">So i left ya’ll with a mystery as to what i was doing. Some of you caught on. I got a tattoo. The “Faith” is on my left wrist and last thursday i got one on my right. </font></p> <p><img height="329" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378419_10150382720806905_620006904_8713742_1248536224_n.jpg" width="251"><img height="320" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377723_10150382720396905_620006904_8713741_17172543_n.jpg" width="242"></p> <p><font size="4">The process.. not too bad… ok maybe a little!</font></p> <p><img height="192" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/302923_10150382720091905_620006904_8713738_1283571532_n.jpg" width="249"><img height="196" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316373_10150375917411905_620006904_8688742_984384565_n.jpg" width="254"></p> <p><font size="4">What could it be??</font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="254" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/388698_10150375907671905_620006904_8688735_918832048_n.jpg" width="329"></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="284" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/391087_10150375906136905_620006904_8688733_710571019_n.jpg" width="375"></p> <p><font size="4">For the record.. my face was NOT supposed to be in this photo. Thanks mom ;) Hence the oh so stellar facial expression. In my defense.. it was early, and please note the coffee cup.. ya, barely drank.</font></p> <p><font size="4">So what did i get might you ask???</font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="446" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/389507_10150377047106905_620006904_8691507_322517832_n.jpg" width="337"></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><font size="4">Philippians 4:13 “For i can do all through Christ who strengthens me!”</font></p> <p><font size="4">Its kind of hard to see because its done in white, and i apparently have very small wrists.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fdnv69Ch4b0/TstPvP7HrQI/AAAAAAAAAXc/9wgQ99fgXpc/s1600-h/tattoo2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="tattoo2" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="348" alt="tattoo2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qpiDX1B1rcg/TstPv8Dyh4I/AAAAAAAAAXk/dpn0YcOh7PE/tattoo2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="420" border="0"></a> “<font size="4">Faith” on the left, “Philippians 4:13” on the right. I could not be happier!</font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">For someone who is very anti tattoo, i am in love with both of mine. I dont for see myself ever getting anything else. To me. Tattoos should have meaning and reasoning behind the. But to each his own.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Oh, and anyone in Arizona, or say… a 5000 mile radius. If you ever want a tattoo dont even think about going anywhere but to see <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/WookieStyle" target="_blank">one of the greatest man in the entire world.</a> Not only is he an amazing artist. But he is also a man of God, and incredible writer and the <strong>best</strong> hugger in the entire world.</font></p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-57062979149280800782011-11-17T07:43:00.001-08:002011-11-17T07:43:29.403-08:00Heaven in a cup, and a secret!<p><font size="4">Last night was pretty crappy i gotta admit… but then…</font></p> <p><font size="4">My morning started with this:</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ebtFkwQtK8s/TsUrmdd0MEI/AAAAAAAAAWc/IPIQ4I1h0hA/s1600-h/coffee1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="coffee1" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="318" alt="coffee1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UanJtOT6cAY/TsUrmpn0x3I/AAAAAAAAAWk/uJpJCvtXG6U/coffee1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="414" border="0"></a><font size="4">Which then turned in to this:</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ipsl2tNCgyY/TsUrnF-DVoI/AAAAAAAAAWs/cyLwFPxVeSs/s1600-h/coffee2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="coffee2" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="358" alt="coffee2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-A0e6b-nqt5o/TsUrnT-Lp7I/AAAAAAAAAW0/Yh4yWOtbuOY/coffee2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" border="0"></a> <font size="4">Which in result created this:</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-usCPBPXF1oI/TsUrnsMxrvI/AAAAAAAAAW8/m06LfRWfYmU/s1600-h/blog%252520pics%252520017%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog pics 017" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="341" alt="blog pics 017" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zyfBHmYcpBI/TsUrnlQFhnI/AAAAAAAAAXE/tebBym2lyKc/blog%252520pics%252520017_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="262" border="0"></a> <font size="4">Good coffee= Happy Sarah. Its the little things in life people..</font></p> <p><font size="4">-------------------</font></p> <p><font size="4">Now im off on a secret adventure that has something to do with this:</font></p> <p> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Sy8jtAnkmko/TsUrn187vRI/AAAAAAAAAXM/cseB3RV56WU/s1600-h/tattoo%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="tattoo" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="tattoo" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-amjlQfxdx6I/TsUroIvy-DI/AAAAAAAAAXU/ZdJT5o6W0HQ/tattoo_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a><font size="4">But your just gonna have to check back later to find out the surprise/secret!</font></p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-77285568494794041582011-11-15T13:36:00.001-08:002011-11-15T16:00:08.207-08:00Doctors orders!<p><span >Hey everyone! Hope your Tuesday is off to a great start. I just got back from spending the night/morning with a wonderful friend of mine who is in the hospital. While she is still in a lot of pain, i did my best to keep her entertained and drugged ;)</span></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ENFXSkc3Q5w/TsLbPE1RH6I/AAAAAAAAAUo/-6Bd1k2LVNA/s1600-h/mac%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="mac" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="555" alt="mac" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dEq31jeHObU/TsLbPcBSjHI/AAAAAAAAAUw/wbAx3JPcpDI/mac_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" border="0" /></a> </p> <p><span >Since she was released this morning she is on a strict soft foods/liquidish diet.. which got me to thinking about how boring soup broth, pudding and apple sauce can be. Luckily some of the samples i have received fit the bill perfectly. So here are some alternate suggestions for those who cant chew, digest, or stomach solid foods.</span></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><img alt="Stonyfield Farm" src="http://www.stonyfield.com/sites/all/themes/stonyfield/logo.gif" /></p> <p><a href="http://www.stonyfield.com/products/stonyfield" target="_blank"><span >Stonyfield</span></a> <span >is a great company that has organic greek yogurts, smoothies, frozen yogurts, baby and kid products, and even soy yogurts! They sent me some coupons to try their products and i have to say i really loved the soy yogurts. My taste testers said they were a huge fan of the regular yogurts and smoothies!</span></p> <p><span ><a href="http://www.chobani.com/" target="_blank">Chobani</a> really spoiled me when they sent me some samples.</span></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8aZzPccVzRQ/TsLbPkqQXdI/AAAAAAAAAU4/f8SDZmaGttY/s1600-h/blog%252520pics%252520045%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog pics 045" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" height="192" alt="blog pics 045" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ONr5wPMTC50/TsLbQMEUSBI/AAAAAAAAAVA/G3pK1drDl2o/blog%252520pics%252520045_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="249" border="0" /></a></p> <p><span >Getting to the actual yogurt was like trying to get the very last bit of peanut butter out of the jar. You keep reaching and reaching and when you think your fingers hit the bottom… you still have further to go! But oh so exciting when you get there!</span></p> <div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:91cd2ad6-86e0-4091-961a-fc69c01a9ba9" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=acf89802d0f6389a&page=browse&resid=ACF89802D0F6389A!107&type=5&authkey=d6otWbuI7os%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View chobani" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zbzBgino5CI/TsLbQaiKmQI/AAAAAAAAAVI/pkL68yGr3K0/InlineRepresentation78c70512-644d-41a8-a38f-ca21719a9ab6%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:554px;text-align:right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=acf89802d0f6389a&page=browse&resid=ACF89802D0F6389A!107&type=5&authkey=d6otWbuI7os%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p><span >My ‘taste team’ was a huge fan of how many flavors and varieties there were here. They were a bit skeptical of the whole Greek yogurt thing but loved the thickness of it and thought they tasted wonderful. </span></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span >If your in the mood for something less sweet/dessert like </span><span ><a href="http://www.kettlecuisine.com/" target="_blank">Kettle Cuisine</a> has a huge line of all natural, gluten free, frozen soups. Some are vegan, some are vegetarian. All taste amazing and are super easy to heat and eat.</span></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4cJqozEuLW0/TsLbQpDFMeI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/a3vomkqEahI/s1600-h/blog%252520pics%252520008%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog pics 008" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="221" alt="blog pics 008" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-n7FU5sv1tC8/TsLbQ3yRzNI/AAAAAAAAAVY/04qWR3APHQM/blog%252520pics%252520008_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="170" border="0" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tpgDZdGa9X8/TsLbQ3FyUGI/AAAAAAAAAVg/lRZPKpeb3bs/s1600-h/blog%252520pics%252520007%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog pics 007" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="224" alt="blog pics 007" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rInQUfbsb44/TsLbRF8V5BI/AAAAAAAAAVo/PRmNcPm1BGk/blog%252520pics%252520007_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="172" border="0" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VxMd6ocl_cU/TsLbRblePZI/AAAAAAAAAVw/MOB31d7EVWI/s1600-h/blog%252520pics%252520005%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog pics 005" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="217" alt="blog pics 005" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OpW-HmSysL4/TsLbRzaMGqI/AAAAAAAAAV4/ih1BdcnwWoc/blog%252520pics%252520005_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="167" border="0" /></a> <span >I was only able to try the Tomato Soup with Garden Vegetable, but im a huge fan of this company and would buy this and the other vegan option anytime. My family loved the chicken and steak kinds and would never have guessed that they were all natural, low fat, high fiber and gluten or dairy free. This is a great product that everyone in your family can enjoy!</span></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><span ><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="138" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4nnoY6LA76du1QuOERZeXnsfPT9MIoUigYVLsuOOpYr6JrABIIw" width="259" /></span></p> <p><span >N</span><span >ot up for chewing? No problem! The folks over at <a href="http://www.drinkchianow.com/" target="_blank">Drink Chia</a> sent me two of their drinks to try. At first i was a little skeptical seeing the little dots float around in the bottle, but once cold and shaken up, their actually really good! And you cant beat the nutritional benefits that come with them. 880mg of Omega-3’s, 4g of sugar, sodium, gluten, and cholesterol free, and only 40 calories! WIN!</span></p> <p><span >And last but not least:</span></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="327" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/32188_396521200951_146948485951_4764636_1708007_n.jpg" width="298" /></p> <p><span >One of my favorite drinks ever <a href="https://www.facebook.com/skinnywater" target="_blank">Skinny Water!</a> sent me one of each flavor to <strike>try</strike> review for you all. Im in love with every flavor. Their like vitamin water, but better tasting and no crap. They have tons of vitamins and minerals, key metabolizers, electrolytes and super fruits. Needless to say i was quite excited to see <strong>this</strong> on my door step.</span></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NszkLYlV1Ds/TsLbR8b4HYI/AAAAAAAAAWA/day1CdgojqQ/s1600-h/blog%252520pics%252520056%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog pics 056" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="blog pics 056" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bz_9Wwu1_fQ/TsLbSBOO12I/AAAAAAAAAWI/eFH0CoDat6s/blog%252520pics%252520056_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a></p> <p><span >**What are your favorite soft/liquid things to have?**</span></p>BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-78001875722316243572011-11-14T16:08:00.001-08:002011-11-14T16:08:13.689-08:00Manic Monday (3)<p><font size="4">Itsssss Monday. At least im pretty sure it is? Which means its time for another installment of Manic Mondays. You can see previous ones <a href="http://blueeyedbarbie.blogspot.com/2011/10/manic-mondays.html" target="_blank">Here</a> <a href="http://blueeyedbarbie.blogspot.com/2011/10/manic-monday-second-edition.html" target="_blank">And here</a>:</font></p> <p><font size="4">1- I cannot roll my tongue. And i dont mean that like twisty thing some people do. I mean make that Purring sound, often associated when speaking other languages. Ya.. i cant do it. Tried for years and failed. </font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTl8mYtDemSbOR8aWNLaAw2MT5ko_MyDzw9iiaXcys6JW-3Q5ontw"></p> <p><font size="4">2- I have a slight obsession with bowls and plates. I have certain ones that go with certain foods. I think this is perfectly logical. Some foods just house better in different bowls/plates. My mom broke a certain bowl a few weeks ago. Known as the ‘<em>oat bran bowl’</em>… i havent had oats since.</font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="482" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379891_10150371410026905_620006904_8676830_782141150_n.jpg" width="366"></p> <p></p> <p><font size="4">3- I tend to have no shame.. ill go to the store in my pajamas, i dont turn down dares, i think its perfectly acceptable to wear my hair in a pony on the very top of my head. Which leads me to this.. i so smugly remembered last week to bring a chair to soccer practice, only to realise that when i got there it was infant size…</font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="352" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299660_10150348731746905_620006904_8554389_1319011284_n.jpg" width="272"></p> <p></p> <p><font size="4">Purse next to it for comparison. I still sat in it. Like i said.. no shame.</font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">4- Im incapable of watching tv live. For one, im generally at work and </font><font size="4">cant watch it when its on anyways. And two, i HATE commercials.. who has time to sit through an hour long program? Thanks to tivo.. i can watch 3 programs for the price of one. Tivo inventor, kudos to you!</font></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="179" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSMUe1SKasu3uq-xzVzG3Wi9j_zXv_LysA6FBbL5nm3eSITufnN2w" width="179"></p> <p><font size="5">**Whats one of your Manic Mondays??**</font></p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-60210889930624037472011-11-13T19:16:00.001-08:002011-11-14T12:39:00.894-08:00Peanut Butter Lover<p><span >I dont know about you guys. But im one of those people that pretty much eats the same thing everyday. Slight variations maybe. Perhaps a new veggies added in. But in general, my food looks the same everyday. </span></p> <p><span >Yes. Im that boring. But my family thinks im cool.. so its all good.</span></p> <p><span ><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UkSr9SIbk1o/TsCIAN2Fj5I/AAAAAAAAAT4/MihIELZM9po/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520080%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 080" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="244" alt="phone pics 080" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rKcFk9cNIC8/TsCIAagoHpI/AAAAAAAAAUA/Zko0Fj5BXSs/phone%252520pics%252520080_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0" /></a> </span></p> <p><span >One of my absolute favorite things in the would is Peanut Butter. But im also not a fan of the added things most peanut butters contain. So one day a little store called Trader Joes came out with this amazing creation known as <strong>Peanut Flour</strong>. Oh. My. Heck. I went crazy over this stuff. Contrary to the word ‘flour’ in its title, all it is is <em>crushed peanuts</em>. Nothing else. No oils. No salts. No sugars. No weird ingredients also found in nail polish…</span></p> <p><span >All you do is add as much water (or for a fun kick sf torani syrup) you want to make it as creamy or thick as you want. You also need to add a bit of salt because it does not taste good at all without it. I generally eat it plain or mixed in with some fiber cereal or puffed kamut. But i know a lot of people use it in baked goods as well. Ive never tried baking with it though.. its too precious. </span></p> <p><span >Well then one day something absolutely<strong> horrid</strong> happened. <strike>Trader Joes</strike> decided to DIS-CON-TINUE it! This is one of my main protein sources besides natural proteins in fruits and veggies, and the occasional bar. So mom and i went into hoarding mode. We went to all the locations around here and bought them out. I think i had 50 or so at one point. I wish i was </span><span >kidding and am a bit embarrassed that i had so many. Even worse that its past tense. Yes. I ran out. Beloved Peanut Flour stash has been depleted..</span></p> <p><span >Then something beautiful happened. The folks over at <a href="http://www.goldenpeanut.com/" target="_blank">The Golden Peanut Company</a> sent me some of theirs to try! Now.. i didnt know their was more then one kind of peanut flour. But apparently their is. They have two types. 12% fat and 28% fat. And they come in four different types: <em>Light, Medium, Dark and Organic. </em>They sent me one of each kind. A 12% fat version and a 28% fat version. Ive only tried the 12% kind so far, but it pretty much tasted the same as my beloved kind. It had a slightly different taste to it but im guessing thats because of the roast on it. Still glorious none the less. Thanks so much to the <a href="http://www.goldenpeanut.com/" target="_blank">Golden Peanut Co.</a></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">**Also, if you want to order retail sizes of our peanut flour, head on over to </span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.byrdmill.com/" style="cursor: text !important; font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">www.byrdmill.com</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> the Golden Peanut Co. only sell in 50 lb bags!</span></span></p> <p><img height="173" alt="Golden Peanut Company" src="http://www.goldenpeanut.com/images1/flour_01.jpg" width="242" /><img height="146" src="http://www.goldenpeanut.com/images1/logo.gif" width="246" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span >Now.. for the unfortunate people who cannot eat peanuts, the folks over at <a href="http://www.soynutbutter.com/" target="_blank">Soy Nut Butter</a> sent me some of their I.M. Healthy Original Creamy and I.M. Healthy Chocolate Butters to try.</span></p> <p><span ><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7qrvFypyKzQ/TsCIAuOZIPI/AAAAAAAAAUI/VBfuGY39OAk/s1600-h/blog%252520pics%252520068%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog pics 068" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="blog pics 068" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OA5AzjVgcOk/TsCIA9cK_-I/AAAAAAAAAUQ/XSow2QtFztk/blog%252520pics%252520068_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a> Upon inspection.. it looks just like peanut butter. The original creamy flavor looks and tastes just about like normal PB, but with a more healthy, natural taste. I liked. The chocolate version is similar to Nutella, but with much less sugar(-50%), more protein(3x) and no dairy as well as peanut/nut free. I loved that their recommendations were to heat in the microwave and add to things, or just eat with a spoon.</span></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9oCPmw2JTMw/TsCIBfqk52I/AAAAAAAAAUY/S0KR4Q-FYYI/s1600-h/blog%252520pics%252520067%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog pics 067" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="184" alt="blog pics 067" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uh8OxDs_5e4/TsCIBqDjj8I/AAAAAAAAAUg/fMxK8bOPv7I/blog%252520pics%252520067_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0" /></a> <span >Mom agrees. Skip anything else, and just go for it with a spoon, or in her case.. your finger. It reminds me of Nutella but again, with a more healthy natural taste to it. Loved both products!</span></p>BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-62331972227819308562011-11-10T20:21:00.001-08:002011-11-10T20:21:52.852-08:00Insignificance<p><font size="4">Do you ever feel insignificant? Like your life has no real purpose, or that the impact that you make on the world is meaningless? Like your walking around just being. Not existing. Ghostly almost..</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BLZ8X3xAOOs/TryiyIJ0fQI/AAAAAAAAARA/0ZeBlgR64So/s1600-h/blog%252520pics%252520102%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog pics 102" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="287" alt="blog pics 102" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7iXy31vFnK0/TryiyxBlDkI/AAAAAAAAARI/wQWSRgf3Hs0/blog%252520pics%252520102_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="297" border="0"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-N0Zsc3AAkco/Tryi1AtP6CI/AAAAAAAAARQ/9G1tekbkeXw/s1600-h/blog%252520pics%252520103%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog pics 103" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="304" alt="blog pics 103" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nI1873jAQ40/Tryi2BNDXYI/AAAAAAAAARY/s7T9IUDkpyo/blog%252520pics%252520103_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="209" border="0"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">I struggle with this a lot. I’ve always been a true pageant girl in the sense where i truly want world peace.</font></p> <p><font size="4">I want to make a difference.</font></p> <p><font size="4">Change lives.</font></p> <p><font size="4">I guess i always figured that if i were to make a vast impact on the world that it would have to be to hundreds, thousands of people. But today i realized that’s not the case. To change the world, to make a difference, to change lives. Just takes one person.</font></p> <p><font size="4">And then another person.</font></p> <p><font size="4">And another after that. And so on.</font></p> <p><font size="4">The little things. <strong>Random acts of kindness</strong>. Its such a lost art i feel like. Can you think of the last time you did something for someone else without selfish intentions? To get something in return?</font></p> <p><font size="4">Im not talking big things, its the little things that count remember? Because when we have multiple little things, it creates big things! </font></p> <p><font size="4">Buying the person behind you in line at Starbucks their coffee for the day. Letting a few extra cars go in front of you when traffics backed up. Asking the person behind you in the grocery line if they want to go ahead of you because they have 10 things, while you have a cart full. Or even just smiling at someone. Saying hello as you pass by them. </font></p> <p><font size="4">The simplest of gestures we can do could make some ones day. Maybe they just lost their job, maybe they’re fighting an illness, or maybe their just having a crummy day. That smile you just flashed at them? Guess what.. it could turn their mood around!</font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">Today was my crummy day. For no particular reason just one thing after another made me feel down about myself. Like i don’t do enough. Insignificant. Its hard when you have such big hopes and dreams for yourself, and know God has such mighty plans for you, but feel like your not fulfilling them.</font></p> <p><font size="4">So i had a pity party. Balloons and all. <em>And then this happened…</em></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1oGgcub-rJ0/Tryi2YMUUqI/AAAAAAAAARg/e5XT81yc07Y/s1600-h/blog%252520pics%252520099%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="blog pics 099" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="348" alt="blog pics 099" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cqVjm7-nDow/Tryi4LsyfjI/AAAAAAAAARo/wV5F5QUNTQE/blog%252520pics%252520099_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="267" border="0"></a> </p> <p><font size="4">Instant mood changer.<strong> I</strong> may not be curing cancer.. but<strong> i</strong> made someone smile. </font></p> <p><font size="4">Were taught from an early age to Glorify God in everything that we do. Well how do you glorify Him while taking care of someone else? While cleaning the house so your mom comes home to freshly windex’d mirrors? While shopping in a store? </font></p> <p><font size="4">By the <strong>little</strong> things. By the <strong>simple</strong>, <em>insignificant </em>things that make up the <strong>bigger picture.</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4"></font></p> <p><font size="4"></font></p> <p><font size="4"></font> </p> <p><font size="4">The Bible says that <em>God has placed us exactly where He wants us at each moment in time</em>. Their is a <strong>reason</strong> for that.</font></p> <p><font size="4"><em>“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD</em> (Jeremiah 29:11)</font></p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-32734786675288196882011-11-08T13:21:00.001-08:002011-11-08T14:47:46.040-08:00Ive been nominated!<p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgetF35yygujaFJJQ0n_BrfstbsDje7Tol2kMN15cSmw2fBrg6a7rBZuoekfPUbmUR88JeBAr7DWZtnafVHrcaqkuSnL_JFSHjFx9kJnWR2GpgqqgCgxPSzZmCMpMXuPY8B_ItriZbKaA33/s400/7random.jpg" /></p> <p><span><strong>I was nominated by the wonderful <a href="http://www.almostovernow.com/" target="_blank">Jessica</a>!</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>The rules of this nomination are</strong>:<br />To tell seven random things about myself as well as pass on the award to seven other great bloggers.<br /><strong>Nominees, in order to accept this award you must:</strong><br />-Thank and link back to the person who awarded you.<br />-Write seven random things about yourself.<br />-Award seven other awesome and inspiring bloggers.</span> </p> <p><span>Sounds simple enough!</span> </p><p><span></span> </p><p><span>1- I am a pageant girl. I won Miss Teen Arizona 3 times.</span> </p><p><img alt="ow ow in Miss United States Teen 07 by Sarah Smith" src="http://a1.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/112/766123f32d9498a3241c9702315edfd5/l.jpg" /> </p><p><img height="269" alt="All in a days work ~*Sarah*~" src="http://a4.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/144/d8e592c8530f4941841b272fb650076e/l.jpg" width="206" /><img height="466" alt="My Photos by Sarah Smith" src="http://a2.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/113/3737ed9de37b8e0ceea9ed320d23b6aa/l.jpg" width="175" /><img height="272" alt="....On Stage.... in All Things Pageant by Sarah Smith" src="http://a2.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/121/8e6e287a4128423e99e0585e77e67692/l.jpg" width="214" /></p> <p><img alt="~*Sarah*~" src="http://a2.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/78/6fc3af12241c38fee12da35a66c8be5c/l.jpg" /></p> <p><span>2- My cars name is Pandora. As in ‘Pandoras Box’. You never know when when shes going to work, or what shes going to do. Yes.. my car is a She.</span></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="281" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS6EkgDjuUSknlDRPhhVnUqcCaxC9psUo08flky3tDQsNNx8stm" width="257" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p><span>3- I am incredibly religious and close to God. Church is probably favorite place to be.</span></p> <p><img height="298" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269033_10150233220531905_620006904_7628596_6888211_n.jpg" width="384" /><img height="288" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297754_10150274303086905_620006904_8073427_5553045_n.jpg" width="376" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span>4- I have a purse obsession. I own the same purse in 5 different colors. Hey.. if it ‘aint broke, dont fix it!</span></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="334" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/31625_403496636904_620006904_4551260_7188803_n.jpg" width="442" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span>5- I am a HUGE Boston Red Sox fan.. my entire family is actually. Im not a huge sports person, but if the Red Sox are playing.. you can find me located in front of the tv.</span></p> <p><img height="249" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQQaBJqpUA-SZRXWBraB8l2IZU-AEPMJVV0HSjrxdh3peDmrq6l" width="249" /> <img src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT77dw3gqglTZmyS-xBnHyQIeH6bzJrdFN8hdDpXmPqnaxyzXL8" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span>6- Nothing scares me. Literally. Im the one in scary movies everyone hides behind. Im always the first to check out that creepy sound you hear at night. And i even worked in a haunted house. Im a professional ;)</span></p> <p align="center"><img src="https://s-hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/225573_19574936904_620006904_380399_3098_n.jpg" />Nope.. not scared. I was the only one willing to pose with the.. creature?</p> <p align="center"><span></span> </p> <p><span>7- I HATE talking on the phone. It causes me great anxiety. If you need to get a hold of me. Text me.. thankyouverymuch.</span></p> <p><img height="239" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQcOgDcIeBx9aO4as6lOchTF86bawTjiU619JKRiwSS3blwo50cxg" width="275" /> <img height="242" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSaGUyj60Ud_-qGX68dHa63NXXZYGwN9Kc7xc9hsFeRk0LP9_7f" width="242" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p><span>And The bloggers im passing this onto is:</span></p> <p><span>The fantastic sewing goddess <a href="http://hayleeatkinson.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Haylee</a></span></p> <p><span>The beautiful <a href="http://oregonsweetheart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kate</a></span></p> <p><span>Running Genius <a href="http://www.hungryrunnergirl.com/" target="_blank">Janae</a></span></p> <p><span>My BFFFFFF <a href="http://hipies.net/" target="_blank">Erin</a></span></p> <p><span>The most determined girl i know <a href="http://missymiller.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Missy</a></span></p> <p><span>My favorite red head <a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/" target="_blank">Monica</a></span></p> <p><span>And the Hippy herself <a href="http://www.hungryhungryhippie.com/" target="_blank">Elise</a></span></p><p>Uhm, and because its my blog and i cant believe i forgot these two amazing gals, i also nominate </p><p><a href="http://becauseitsworthit-jenn.blogspot.com/">http://becauseitsworthit-jenn.blogspot.com/</a> Jenn!!</p><p><a href="http://nomatterwhatmysize.blogspot.com/">http://nomatterwhatmysize.blogspot.com/</a> and Emily!</p>BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-82936704117352612642011-11-07T17:37:00.001-08:002011-11-07T20:12:05.165-08:00Love me some protein!<p><span >Sorry for the absence. Sometimes life (and work) happens. And the computer and blogging come second. I was a little busy doing this:</span></p> <p><span ><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_05ynfqbUFo/TriH4sYt--I/AAAAAAAAAQY/y0BSTdWicgQ/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520084%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 084" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="244" alt="phone pics 084" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2S2x9PojP0Q/TriH43z6WKI/AAAAAAAAAQg/biyWrtlfxq0/phone%252520pics%252520084_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0" /></a> And <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--ViH7cf2BhU/TriH5M6reFI/AAAAAAAAAQo/wLYtgMrLY4M/s1600-h/halloween2%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="halloween2" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="244" alt="halloween2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LcRGbT98ia4/TriH5RUYGFI/AAAAAAAAAQw/Qmb4WwFcNBM/halloween2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0" /></a> </span></p> <p><span >That would be spending too much time reading at Barns and Noble, and dancing the night away on the weekend. Their was also a lot of work added in there somewhere but no one wants a picture of that..</span></p> <p><span ><strong><span >On To The Reviews!</span> </strong></span></p> <p><strong><span >Protein bars:</span></strong></p> <p></p> <div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:ede38367-d94b-4108-b1a1-07e3140c717a" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; float: none; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px"><a style="border:0px" href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=acf89802d0f6389a&page=browse&resid=ACF89802D0F6389A!103&type=5&authkey=PibpqapHTMg%24"><img style="border:0px" alt="View perfect foods bar" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AmKve6f-dew/TriH5m2alQI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/RqLboMpKukQ/InlineRepresentation4bf64d74-c425-4eb0-8595-eedbdee8cd2a%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a><div style="width:473px;text-align:right;"><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=acf89802d0f6389a&page=browse&resid=ACF89802D0F6389A!103&type=5&authkey=PibpqapHTMg%24">View Full Album</a></div></div> <p><a href="http://www.perfectfoodsbar.com/" target="_blank">Perfect Foods Bar</a> <span >sent me a sample box of their fabulous bars! And let me start by saying.. “Perfect” is what these are. They taste AMAZING. They definitely live up to their name for sure. </span></p> <p><span >The first thing that stuck out to me was that they <em>have</em> to be refrigerated. Why? Because they have NO added chemicals or preservatives. They start with a creamy base or organic peanut or almond butter and then add organic honey and nutrient dense whole foods and whole food proteins. </span></p> <p><span >-These bars are <em>gluten</em> and <em>soy</em> free, have no <em>refined sugar</em>s or <em>GMO</em>’s. They are a good source of fiber, high in protein and omega-3’s, and have 20 whole foods in them. Their also handmade.. which is a perk in my opinion.</span></p> <p><span ><strong>They come in four regular flavors:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span >Peanut Butter, Fruit and Nuts, Carob Chip, and Almond Butter. Each ranging from 305-309 calories, and 13-18 grams of protein. </span></li></ul> <p><span ><strong>And One ‘Lite’ flavor:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span >Cranberry Crunch Lite. <strong>Oh my heavens..</strong> this was by far my favorite bar. I could eat one every day. And.. well, if i can find them anywhere here, i will probably buy as many as them as i can find because it was just that good. This bar has 199 calories and 10 grams of protein. With the same base as the origionals, they added sweet cranberries and puffed rice. Which in all honesty.. i couldnt tell. It simply tasted like creamy peanut butter with a hint of honey. If you try any of these bars go for this one!</span></li></ul> <p><span >-Whats neat about these bars is they start with the organic PB or AB base and organic honey and then have awesome ingredients such as sunflower and pumpkin seeds, kelp, spinich, carrots, apple, cherry and red bell pepper… just to name a few. These bars are so sweet and creamy i would never have guessed anything else were in them. </span></p> <p><span ><strong>Pros:</strong> Amazing ingredients and taste. Their sweet but not that sickening overly sugar loaded sweet taste you often get in other bars. The texture is fantastic, smooth almost. And i really enjoyed that they had to be refrigerated because the slight coolness to the bar was refreshing.</span></p> <p><span ><strong>Cons:</strong> Their pretty high in calories. But i guess you could always cut them in half. And the fact that they have to be refrigerated could be an inconvenience if your looking for a bar that you could just throw in your purse for the day.</span></p> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><img height="161" alt="White Chocolate Protein Bar [tkp-706351.jpg] - Click for Details" src="http://shop.thinkproducts.com/img/thumb/tkp-706351.jpg" width="258" /> <img height="152" src="http://shop.thinkproducts.com/img/product/tkp-708430.jpg" width="260" /></p> <p><span ><a href="http://www.thinkproducts.com/2011/" target="_blank">Think Thin</a> Is “created for active people who care about what they eat”</span></p> <p><span >They follow 3 principles: No or low sugar, high protein, and gluten free. </span></p> <p><span >They sent me two varieties to try: thinkThin Protein, and thinkThin Crunch</span></p> <ul> <li><span >Think Thin protein in White Chocolate, Brownie Crunch and Chunky Peanut Butter. These range from 230-240 Calories, 20g protein, and no sugar!</span></li></ul> <p><span >All three were great. The peanut butter lived up to its name, and the brownie crunch was a nice change to the typical ‘chocolate protein bar’ taste. But the white chocolate stole the show!</span></p> <p></p> <ul> <li><span >Think Thin Crunch in Chocolate Dipped Mixed Nuts. This contains 190 calories, 4g fiber, and only 3g of sugar. For someone who typically stays away from fruit and nut bars, these were really good. And the fact that they were so low in sugar compared to other fruit and nut bars was an added bonus.</span></li></ul> <p><span ></span> </p> <p><img alt="PureFit Sample Kit" src="http://www.purefit.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/4/b/4bars-01.png" /></p> <p><span ><a href="http://www.purefit.com/" target="_blank">Pure Fit Bars</a> were also kind enough to send me some stuff to try!</span></p> <p><span >They are an all natural bar with no artificial sweeteners, no trans fatty acids or hydrogenated oils. They are also high protein, vegan, kosher, have a low glycemic index, diabetic friendly and follow 40/30/30. They also contain NO wheat, gluten, or dairy. Thumbs up Pure Fit Bars!</span></p> <p><span >- They contain just 210-220 calories, 6-7g fat, and 18g protein per bar.</span></p> <ul> <li><span ><strong>They sent me 5 bars to sample:</strong> Chocolate Brownie, Granola Crunch, Peanut Butter, Almond Crunch, and Berry Almond Crunch. </span></li></ul> <p><span >The Chocolate Brownie was the least of my favorites. I thought it had that ‘typical protein bar’ flavor and texture. But my mom liked it… which is surprising seeing as she hates anything that could be considered healthy. So maybe my taste buds were just off. </span></p> <p><span >The Granola Crunch was actually my favorite. It tasted literally like a bowl of oatmeal in my hand. This would be a good choice for people in a rush during breakfast time. </span></p> <ul> <li><span ><strong>Pros: </strong>These bars are insanely ‘clean’. Low calorie. Nothing iffy, everything that could possibly be taken out was, and they wont melt.</span> </li><li><span ><strong>Cons: </strong>The look and texture of these bars are your typical run of the mill protein bar.</span></li></ul> <p><span >Pure Fit is offering my readers 25% off your first order! Just enter promo code: Promo25 <a href="http://www.purefit.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span >***Whats your favorite protein bar??***</span></p>BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-49090960189982523452011-11-02T17:02:00.001-07:002011-11-02T17:28:54.020-07:00Its been like Christmas up in hurrr<p><font size="5">No words today.. Ill just let pictures do the talking. </font></p> <p><font size="4"><strong>It is</strong> <em>Wordless Wednesday</em> after all….</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EHiKnIYQRgk/TrHY0P0L8YI/AAAAAAAAANs/6MBwj3gfSCA/s1600-h/package1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="package1" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="244" alt="package1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-c488rDLBItc/TrHY0pJ5LaI/AAAAAAAAAN0/qNeYgBm7U9o/package1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8K2wDKxjrUk/TrHY1MbSBoI/AAAAAAAAAN8/qBaOH5vQ_Nc/s1600-h/package2%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="package2" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="244" alt="package2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OVOTtu6nEuM/TrHY19SdAiI/AAAAAAAAAOE/tJJub_zuZ1Q/package2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XgyVtbuADDE/TrHY2oVhzuI/AAAAAAAAAOI/yZ8QujekNSE/s1600-h/package3%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="package3" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="244" alt="package3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sR42lhxqdKI/TrHY3_tTUQI/AAAAAAAAAOY/PpAVUUtGLrg/package3_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nQr8AriQS2A/TrHaF82qAVI/AAAAAAAAAOw/ia51qIhDEl0/s1600-h/package5%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="package5" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="244" alt="package5" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2r40tpSObwo/TrHaGZz6VbI/AAAAAAAAAO4/XEy02gUueJA/package5_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yDNGuVMleOg/TrHaHE9J8CI/AAAAAAAAAPA/ct8OKoE02hw/s1600-h/package6%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="package6" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="184" alt="package6" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RT9agSiDPlo/TrHaHyZzCjI/AAAAAAAAAPI/pOAX62H4Bno/package6_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JoqKOhMdpOw/TrHaIawdEcI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/dqFqs54dGhU/s1600-h/package7%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="package7" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="244" alt="package7" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xA37_6dpE90/TrHaJldw1PI/AAAAAAAAAPY/gEgSZHgA1dk/package7_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R7TibA6FYW0/TrHaKb2rp0I/AAAAAAAAAPg/NPLPeMNME8Y/s1600-h/package4%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="package4" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="184" alt="package4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0CAycZppj1E/TrHaK84fwXI/AAAAAAAAAPo/zxkS9tmNlV4/package4_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" border="0"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hJMeegifqRk/TrHaLmriB8I/AAAAAAAAAPs/TXbS3XapWbI/s1600-h/package9%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="package9" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="244" alt="package9" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PVA7h8Yz83c/TrHaMMN0WJI/AAAAAAAAAP0/6q1qzFqI-qA/package9_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><font size="4">And.. as I’m writing this, the post man just dropped off <strong>two more</strong> boxes.</font></p> <p><font size="4">I introduced myself.</font></p> <p><font size="4">His name is<em> <strong>Gabe.</strong></em> I think we’re going to become friends.</font></p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="576" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="208"><font size="4"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VY8iWQItqFI/TrHgQvBxOxI/AAAAAAAAAQI/C0_D-OLUfN0/s1600-h/phone%252520pics%252520163%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="phone pics 163" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="244" alt="phone pics 163" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2k4YQ9gkqOA/TrHgRPrwziI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/NIpwdqvRk6Q/phone%252520pics%252520163_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" border="0"></a></font></td> <td valign="top" width="366"> <br> <font size="4">Hmm… I think ill bake him some cookies…<br><br> …Or maybe he’s more a muffin type man?</font><br><br> <font size="4">Well as i contemplate what to make for my new best friend….<br></font> <font size="4"> <br><strong>I’ve got some review</strong></font><font size="4"><strong>ing to do!</strong></font></td></tr></tbody></table> <p><font size="4">***Do you like getting things in the mail? What’s the last thing you got in the mail? What do you think i should make for Gabe??***</font></p> BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-89093320957651846132011-10-31T13:16:00.000-07:002011-10-31T14:57:15.039-07:00Happy Halloween!<a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-snc1/v367/163/124/620006904/n620006904_1443236_5325.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 564px; height: 409px;" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/photos-ak-snc1/v367/163/124/620006904/n620006904_1443236_5325.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">HaPpY HaLlOwEeN!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Does everyone else love this holiday as much as i do?</div><div><br /></div><div>First off, im a chronic decorator. I love any and every occasion and excuse to decorate my house, yard, room, car? Christmas is a given, and seeing as i was born on Christmas Eve, i think i have a little more excitement and enthusiasm towards that holiday. Plus it being our Lord and Saviors birthday and all is a plus too :)</div><div><br /></div><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/15432_190957436904_620006904_3420905_2394174_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 265px; " /><div>But i also love to decorate for Easter, </div><div>Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentines day and anyones birthday. I may go a little crazy with it, but it makes me happy and theirs nothing wrong with being festive!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>But back to Halloween! When i was little every year we would get dressed up, grab our pillow cases and take off outside. My mom would usually let us do the cul-de-sac by ourselves a few times (i live in a very close community) and then we would head off into the neighborhood and run up and down every street, to every house we could until that horrible point in the night when people turn off their porch lights. The ultimate sign to go home. WOMP!</div><div><br /></div><img src="http://a3.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/17/36807c39aced4bd093f29eabd25bb9c6/l.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 450px; " /><div>For me, it was never about the candy. Yes their was always a small competition of who collected the most, but it was more just the rush of going from house to house.. the anticipation and anxiety of knocking on a door only to be greeted with smiling faces. The candy was just an added bonus.</div><div><br /></div><div>I love the way my mom raised us in terms of food. Nothing was ever off limits. The pantry was always full, we would often have dessert first (because thats life and its important to do something fun every now and then). And if we ever wanted sweets they were readily available to us. But as were veggies. My favorite thing as a child was carrots. My skin turned a nice orange hue for quite some time because of my mass consumption.</div><div><div><div><div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div>For the record, im also pretty sure i still have a pillow case in my closet half full of Halloween candy. Every year we would have to dump it out only to refill it with fresh goodies. I guess the whole point behind this is: because it was never off limits or deemed "bad", we never went overboard. Oh the perks of being a child. But i digress...</div><div><div><br /></div></div><div>Theirs just something magical about this day. So many people coming together for little kids, neighbors doing potlucks outside, people spending money for treats to give away to strangers, being scared silly and then laughing after. (One of my first job was working in a haunted house, im basically a professional scare-er).</div><div><div><div><br /></div></div></div><div>Lets look at some past Halloween fun shall we?<a href="http://a2.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/116/3ed54594412a4e968f0911ab25564cc3/l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://a2.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/116/3ed54594412a4e968f0911ab25564cc3/l.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 750px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://a3.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/67/276b12e66a894d9d1a1c7e9b0351dcb8/l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://a3.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/67/276b12e66a894d9d1a1c7e9b0351dcb8/l.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 480px; " /></a></div><div>I think these are the oldest pics i have on my computer. My sophomore year in high school. A ballerina obviously. btw.. totally made that tutu on my own. I know.. so crafty!</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://a3.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/119/4090b343a32e0165ddd59053ba462b48/l.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 567px; height: 663px; " /></div><div>A few years later Dad and i went to the fair one year dressed in scrubs!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="http://a1.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/59/08099d00668e429cb11c75aa13c2be2f/l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://a1.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/59/08099d00668e429cb11c75aa13c2be2f/l.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 450px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://a2.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/8/bfaae0a1f3784adc8405061ed0fddb3a/l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://a2.ec-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/8/bfaae0a1f3784adc8405061ed0fddb3a/l.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 640px; " /></a></div><div>Not sure what i was this year, I think i was going for a fairy. I mean.. i had wings and glitter..</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/15432_190957481904_620006904_3420912_7426566_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/15432_190957481904_620006904_3420912_7426566_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 265px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/13752_203829326904_620006904_3512175_2333162_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/13752_203829326904_620006904_3512175_2333162_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 376px; height: 500px; " /></a></div><div>Two years ago i went as Aphrodite.. or some version of a Grecian goddess.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387895_10150351750416905_620006904_8575386_1901575889_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387895_10150351750416905_620006904_8575386_1901575889_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 716px; height: 960px; " /></a></div><div><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/392571_10150351778751905_620006904_8575645_1373853717_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/392571_10150351778751905_620006904_8575645_1373853717_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="cursor: pointer; width: 720px; height: 960px; " /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>And this year i went as Raggedy Ann.</div><div><br /></div><div>***What are you being for halloween?** Show me your costumes!**</div>BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653076078745516827.post-23757050518626450692011-10-28T16:04:00.000-07:002011-10-28T17:13:26.801-07:00Sometimes you just need to sparkle<a href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTd4oeQCOgIy9vNlkj6NaqFgcpCLmXBUfTn4cU6FQrnCt5mwKsQVA" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 255px; height: 198px;" src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTd4oeQCOgIy9vNlkj6NaqFgcpCLmXBUfTn4cU6FQrnCt5mwKsQVA" border="0" alt="" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span>So since Im aware that im the only girl who ever has a bad hair day, cant find a thing to wear, feels uncomfortable in her own skin, and just downright doesnt like how she looks (<i>just kiddinggg) </i>i figured i'd share some things that perk me up, add a little pep in my step and get me out of the house!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTnuLhkTA0nEY791eKWgO0nbAzyM64W9_I22m331Ck_IEsdNI_J" border="0" alt="" style="float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 194px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div> 1- Create an alter ego. And channel that person. For me, its Jenna Jameson. Not the porn star side.. im a classy gal and basically a nun. Which is why Channeling a little Jenna works for me. I tease my hair a little extra, add a little more eyeliner, and rock her overly-confident, sassy attitude.</div><div><a href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTd4oeQCOgIy9vNlkj6NaqFgcpCLmXBUfTn4cU6FQrnCt5mwKsQVA" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTd4oeQCOgIy9vNlkj6NaqFgcpCLmXBUfTn4cU6FQrnCt5mwKsQVA" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2xwYuRA-9ijHgjFYt3aopoirjPJXzB5DgiMcHmRayYvkcxybkW8mnn-RVu29C7LfT5Mc4SuE_TkjaWPVSVBnIxcYXoc9ygITqA3P5-qzPoOxdsRobkTgZ9sN740IT03YYtkjjVlC_1I/s200/phone+pics+173.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668690293773173090" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>2- Put on a dress (as per usual) Or anything that makes you feel good. For me, its a dress and boots. Especially if im going out dancing. Footloose aint got nothing on me ;) </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPfK5mgTMGP1HBlH5O5p6VZcYTXVvyoIet-kjA18Pjj4PX8Hoz-aBCeC9Vc0Y3H4w5Lc0XKKt4c9-IpZgJDbS8OP-JbGfiL6R54iRq-z1pjnJolI7Ad950wmfXMbBV0gdh0AwN_lUaDA/s200/blog+pics+033.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668696269987877138" style="float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px; " /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>3- Add a little sparkle. Rhinestones are a girls best friend. And when desperate times call for desperate measures.. a little glitter never hurt anyone. Just use it in moderation. Or else you'll like like pixie dust exploded on you.. or that you just came back from a strip club..</div><div> </div></div></div><div> </div></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZeopby37rdY4v_Uj15bQRudgKXO62vXRwFuIbsDzbFA1EQUjMHbb0kSYGf26c3H6LLrhsAv7HrlbRqzWDVlSsYoJSnutEesQMMZ0QCxyIOc7fKJUzTU_fw1qsD2wlSLtJ6jt8OPdchWU/s320/blog+pics+039.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 143px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668696521126356690" /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div></div><div><div><div><div>4- Just a little touch goes a long way! And even if its not that noticeable. YOU know its there. And thats all that matters =)</div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Then... grab your best friend. Go out. And have a good night. Because remember that just because you feel less then stellar, no one else will know it unless you let them. Fake it till you make it ;)</div><div><div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGPfzOvbIuTwLZSSa7Cgzn8Q5sMqpmK0gpxsItVQJTot4wB1NsR9IB5WhalvY-8WI8ShS2seRFei5ynLVsDk4Pz_90qq7F6BNWYbBtvx_yYj-r_citmhnBc889o-xA_1dCwLWcZN2fHpQ/s200/phone+pics+116.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668697922889421538" style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px; " /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZgcZXH8HVU99EgWXZb50ltaW2k2huEbi5T_UKxWvJoAhKAGM9bzXAioPG4ODbjkVgh65TIgSHy_tPese6pNeNl5VayU7biLYoos8rqXgrklRQkYyZ8F1iBSr35lLPmedOMtE_eJfGO6A/s200/phone+pics+213.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668697931957118258" style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px; " /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAmspZ-MPgnSBAw9IIRMf4_Wpg8-TkEIdNfLiPGAbrug3Ya020MrEQq1nI_dDCf3HoVJm6KxNQR3PK3g8gDrHZ4n-VJ1Z6tBi7N620UI9BT8zO8FOuoksWjTdHoshhIVqVFs4VPFD3SC4/s1600/phone+pics+307.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAmspZ-MPgnSBAw9IIRMf4_Wpg8-TkEIdNfLiPGAbrug3Ya020MrEQq1nI_dDCf3HoVJm6KxNQR3PK3g8gDrHZ4n-VJ1Z6tBi7N620UI9BT8zO8FOuoksWjTdHoshhIVqVFs4VPFD3SC4/s200/phone+pics+307.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668697925990582402" style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px; " /></a> </div></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span >**What do you do when your feeling less then stellar?**</span></div><div><br /></div>BlueEyedBarbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03032851849879005563noreply@blogger.com14