tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45150201164355485862024-03-05T23:56:19.727-08:00the pocketbookCamrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-58685967520235479452014-11-11T11:45:00.002-08:002014-11-11T11:45:08.247-08:00YOU GUYS! I'TS OFFICIAL. I'VE MOVED.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After almost 3 years, I finally decided to get my act together and do this thing for real. With a dot com and all of that professional stuff. So I'm still here! But just at a new place: <a href="http://www.coralandcharm.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">CORAL & CHARM</span></a> . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thanks for walking with me through the last few years. I'm so thankful to have this site to come back and read through sometimes. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, hope to see you there ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Camryn</span>Camrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-64188625095924706112014-10-07T18:06:00.003-07:002014-10-07T18:07:12.972-07:00DON'T BREAK THE BANK<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love shopping. Obviously. But choosing a new top over groceries just can't happen everyday right? *Lol with me* Here is my struggle... I buy new clothes and wear them once. And all of the sudden they've lost their appeal because I mean "I've already posted an Insta in that dress so I clearly can't wear it again." ((Yes. This is my real, skewed, and way too materialistic mindset. Typing these thoughts makes me cringe). Here's the thing though, I know I'm not the only one! So I had to come up with a plan for myself, to keep myself from overspending on things I don't need, <i>and</i> to make myself realize that <i>clothes do not = life.</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>MY RULE:</b> I cannot buy any new item of clothing, <i>unless</i> I have already worn all of my most recent purchases at least <b>twice</b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You'd think this is a no brainer. But no. My roomies and I would often find ourselves heading out for a sale with tags still on the clothes in our drawers. That's craziness. SO, I follow the rule and save my money.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><u>But how do you save when it IS time to shop?:</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So glad you asked. I way prefer discussing this side of shopping. Although I'm not an expert on <i>buying the dress for less</i> or anything, I rarely spend more than $15 on a top. Jeans and shoes I'll splurge a little, but for me splurging is $29.99. So here are a few of my suggestions:</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Walk through your favorite high end store that you can't afford. Make note of the trends, certain items that you really love. Then, hop on over to the Target or Forever 21 and find similar items. I'll often come home with a J. Crew closet from Old Navy. (Also, use your Pinboard!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Run to the clearance rack first. When you see the sale prices it might keep you from spending more on something else in the store, and instead waiting for a better deal. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Know what you're willing to spend before you walk in.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also, know what your'e willing to splurge on.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Don't be afraid to shop online! Often the best deals are on the internet, but you run the risk of not trying it on first. Always check the return policies first. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Camrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-74346923831708318612014-10-06T19:59:00.002-07:002014-10-07T18:07:18.382-07:00START IN YOUR CLOSET<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"I literally have nothing to wear" - every girl, every day. I absolutely include myself in that category, but I've learned something about being a broke <strike>college</strike> post grad girl... "I literally have no money" is way more detrimental (and way more realistic) than looking at my full closet and saying I have nothing to wear. SO, you make it work. And I actually think it's the very best thing for anyone beginning a FASHION 101 hack. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Jeans. A great pair of skinnies that fit you in all the right places. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">LBD. Little black dress.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Graphic T.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Embellished tops. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Flats/Sandals/Black pumps/Booties.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lightweight jacket. Army green is everything right now.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Statement necklaces. (Yes, actually a staple these days).</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Everyone has <i>their own</i> version of their "staple" pieces. Find out what yours are, or use mine as a guide if you need. But like I said yesterday, your closet is your <u>foundation</u> and everything you need to start is right there. A challenge that I want to try is the 30 outfits in 30 days, using a handful of key pieces. To remind myself that <i>what I already have is</i> <b>good</b>. And I can be creative in that, because new isn't always better.</span></div>
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<br />Camrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-86574497458145869752014-10-03T17:17:00.002-07:002014-10-07T18:07:23.870-07:00DEFINE YOUR STYLE<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">HOW DO I EVEN FIGURE OUT </span><u style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">WHAT</u><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">MY PERSONAL</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">STYLE</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> IS ANYWAY?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As someone who's <i>always</i> loved clothes and fashion, even I had to sit down one day and figure out how I would actually define my style. Especially in this new age of distinct groups: hipster, preppy, edgy, classic, etc etc. I mean where did I fit in? And here's the thing... I don't really! Not into <u><i>only one</i></u> category that is. Although I lean on the preppier side, I dress up like a "classic" and head into fall with a sprinkle of "hipster." I had to realize that it's OK to mix and dip my toes in various styles to create what really felt like <i>me</i>. And now that <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/camrynstahlmand/">Pinterest</a> exists, I feel like defining your style became <b>that</b> much easier. So here we go:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">CREATE A </span><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/camrynstahlmand/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">FASHION PINBOARD</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. Anytime I'm on Pinterest I end up pinning a few outfit pins, just to keep myself updated. And the latest trends and new products are always first on Pinterest. A few of my favorite people to follow are: </span></li>
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/lovestefani/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stephanie Sterjovski</a><br />
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/kendieveryday/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Kendi Everyday</a><br />
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/laurenconrad1/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Lauren Conrad</a></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">MAKE NOTE OF THEMES. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As you can see above, I gravitate towards a lot of </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">white</b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> ((probably too much lol)), as well as bold statement necklaces. In general I define my style as light, airy, and feminine. [Of course this is the remnants of a summer, so darker colors and more patterns will start filling my wardrobe as the weather cools down]. Knowing what you like will make shopping easier. And in scrolling through your board it will become clear what your personal style consists of. Also, take a look at your closet as it is now... what colors/patterns/brands make up your wardrobe? What does that indicate about your style?</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">WRITE OUT YOUR DEFINITION. Sometimes having to think of words that describe yourself, or the type of clothes you like, makes you work through what it is that you want to accomplish through what you wear. I mentioned my style as being "light, airy, and feminine," and these are all words that I feel ((in some ways)) encapsulate my personality, and flow through in what I wear.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tomorrow we're going BACK to your closet. It's the best place to start. Go back to go forward, amiright? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">XOXO</span></div>
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Camrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-88645830885450750892014-10-02T12:30:00.001-07:002014-10-07T18:07:29.417-07:00FASHION SENSE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I took a poll. Ok it was more of a questionnaire, with one question. <b>What does it mean to have "fashion sense" ?</b> My roomies, ((who happen to be straight out of a J.Crew/Anthro/Kate Spade catalogue)) explained that it's having the ability to put things together that compliment one another. The internet provided a general "understanding what looks good" answer. And I agree that it's both, and <u>even then some</u>. To make it simple, here is a small list that could help you begin understanding for yourself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> - Knowing how to pair colors/patterns/materials that compliment one another.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> - Understanding what looks good, & more importantly what looks good on your body type/skin color.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> - Knowing what your style is, and how to pull it off. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> - Keeping up with trends/new styles, and letting your style evolve with the times.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> - Wearing clothes with confidence. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> - Also understanding what <i>doesn't work</i>, and why. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And although this isn't the <i>end all be all list</i>, it's a place to start. It's FASHION SENSE 101, if you will. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Do you have all of those traits listed? If not, <u>what do you need to do</u> to get them? And can I help?! <br />Tomorrow we'll be walking through what it looks like to find what YOUR STYLE is *cue excitement squeals.*</span>Camrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-64587995344625785462014-10-01T21:32:00.002-07:002014-10-06T20:04:53.465-07:0031 DAYS OF...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sometimes the world of fashion and beauty is totally <b>daunting</b>. I've unashamedly Googled, "How to have good style" at least once in my life and it wasn't that long ago I was making scrapbooks of Vanessa Hudgens displayed in my closet to attempt to outfit copy. (I know, I know... Vanessa Hudgens? Really? It was the height of High School Musical and in no way my fashion prime, so forgive me). But I'd like to hope I've learned some valuable things about clothes, personal style, make-up, and other beauty secrets since then. I have four sisters and a Mom who knows her way around the lipstick department, so it could be my genetics. But it's also something I love. Like, really <b>love</b>. There isn't a fashion magazine I haven't read or an <a href="http://www.ulta.com/">Ulta</a> I've missed, so I promise you these next days of fashion and beauty 101 are the best tips I know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It doesn't have to be confusing, or intimidating, or out of your reach. And I believe it's something we can cherish; this whole fashion and beauty thing. Because we're made in the image of the Lord and it is a </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">good thing </i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">that we see, appreciate, and create </span><u style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">beautiful things</u><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The next few weeks I'll be writing </span><u style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>daily</b></u><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> *fingers crossed* about FASHION & BEAUTY 101. Tips, and tricks, and everything I wish someone had told me from the days I began shopping for myself over at the Target. My very first time linking up with the "</span><a href="http://write31days.com/what-is-31-days/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">31 Days of Writing</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">" challenge and all the lovelies over there. Cheers to that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">First of all, I know what you're thinking. It's Saturday. And actually it's only 30 minutes til' Sunday. So a Funny & Friday doesn't make sense. But here's what I say, who's counting? Or keeping score? Or anything? Exactly.<br /><br />Funny:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">-Ok so I'm a little self-conscience in always calling this list "funny," because what if I'm the only one who thinks it's funny and then it's just super embarrassing... but since I<i> literally</i> can't think of any other word [that's appropriate] that starts with an F to go with my "Fab Friday" part, it's staying for now. So just giggle, or smile, or something. K thanks.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">- I'm feeling a little over prepared for motherhood right now. <b>Yes,</b> that's what I said. And I'm not saying this to be the nanny that thinks she knows everything. I'm saying this because Scottie right now has been on a streak for the last month of having blowout diapers that send both of us to the bathtub. I know. It's like way too much. And I'm becoming way too comfortable with cleaning up all of that mess <i>all the time</i> from <i>all things</i> in the vicinity at the time the act happened. <u>All the time</u>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">- OH MY GOSH YOU GUYS. Today I was running out the door to check off some errands. [And by running out the door I mean I'd spent all day until 3pm inside... watching The Office, eating donuts, and drinking coffee. And just finally had the courage to get up and do something]. So I was down at my car, holding a bunch of things while digging through my purse. No keys. So I think to myself, my roomie's out of town and my other roomie is maybe at work or maybe with her bf or <i>maybe not even coming back today</i>. "Gee whiz" is <u>what I didn't say</u> btw. So I'm stuck. I ran back upstairs praying I'd forgotten to lock the door. Then I texted all parties. No response. So I did what any other person would do in this situation. I first, thought about calling the police to let me in. And then, I pulled out a bobbi pin from my purse and became a Bond Girl. Maybe 1 minute goes by... BAM. I'M IN. I LITERALLY BROKE INTO MY OWN APT WITH A BOBBI PIN. Let that sink in, K... of course now we'll all be dead bolting the crap out of that door because the ease of that was not comforting to any of us. But still. Letting that fan blow the wind in my hair for one more minute. Also, I called <b>C</b> to tell him and all he kept say was "Wow you're amazing" "That's so sexy" "I love you so much." So I mean, I just let him ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">- I unlocked my apt door with a bobbi pin. *See above story.*</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">- Uncle Joes Donuts. YOU GUYS. These are amazefest. I can't even tell you. Homemade everyday. So good I die. They're hours are weird so I'm usually too early or too late to pick any up during the week. But not this morning. Half a dozen to last me the next few days. <i>They got me out of bed</i> this morning. [Before I came back to spend the rest of the day watching The Office; as originally stated]. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">- I was in Wal-Mart the other day, walking out of the store after just having checked out. I meet eyes with another cashier lady and smile. Well not really, it was more of a half smile.<i> A polite smile</i>. You would have thought I saved puppies for a living. She called out to me thanking me for the smile. That the whole place filled with joy because of it. She wished more people would smile like that. And I laughed. Because I hadn't even thought I'd really smiled. But I realized that, you know what, I need to <b>smile more on purpose</b> then. To strangers that is. Because what an un-purposeful smile did for her means a purposeful smile can do that much more. *Cheesefest over here.*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You know those days when you just <i>can't </i>get it together? Not like a locking your keys in the car kind of day. Or like a burned dinner smoke alarm becomes your evening music kind of day. More like you just woke up tired, went to work tired, and spent the day a little sad. Now I absolutely have some luxuries as a nanny, one of which is an occasional nap I can sneak in if Little S decides to sleep. I <i>try not to</i> really, since I feel guilty being paid to sleep. So normally I'll fold laundry, or get her lunch ready, or at least check e-mails for something productive. <u>But not today</u>. Because it was one of those days. So I slept <i>and slept</i>. And then I felt better. And the day wasn't so bad, until I remembered how much I missed <b>C</b>. Or how I wish my sister could hurry and come back to Lynchy, and for rehearsals to finally start to get me back on the busy grind. So enough was enough and I sat Scottie in her stroller and we walked down to our favorite cafe a few blocks down. And I had an iced vanilla latte and a cappuccino brownie, and things were good. The sun was out and we were good. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Maybe it's being a girl, I don't know. Or maybe it's the end of summer blues mixed with a dose of real world worries. Either way that latte got me through. So here's to tomorrow... <u>not</u> being one of those days. <b>Cheers.</b></span>Camrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-19826816394833441032014-07-29T20:07:00.003-07:002014-07-29T20:07:42.190-07:00WHEN YOU COULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN. FOREVER. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The only way I know how to start. Also I may or may not have cried on the way home from work today because I was missing it all so much... but mostly just missing him. I love him. And his family. And it happened to be the best week I can remember. Maybe because for us, it was all-inclusive. Which meant I often had <i>one too many</i> mango margaritas, and those mojitos were gone like water. But even the fun in that wasn't nearly as great as just being there. <u>No worries</u>. <u>No stress</u>. Just long days doing whatever we wanted, and nights to dress up. I laughed and laughed and <i>laughed</i>. [One sec, there is literally a huge fly buzzing around my room and I've tried to get it out 3 times now but it won't leave. It's literally so rude and annoying. Brb gonna kill it]. [Ugh. So sick. But I got it so no worries]. </div>
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Also, we went PARASAILING! You guys. It's such a dream. And honestly, it's as close to flying as I'll ever get. Promise me you'll do it if you get the chance? </div>
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But you know what the best part was you guys? Even though I was curled up on the pull-out couch, saying goodnight, I knew that as soon as I woke up I got to see him. And I realized that what I look forward to more than anything, is one day never having to say goodbye. I've spent <b>4 1/2 years</b> saying goodbye to him. Over <b>1,600</b> days saying goodbye to him. So I'm tired of saying goodbye. But. I'll keep saying it, in hopes that <u>one day</u> I finally won't have to anymore. *Insert heart-eyed emoji* *Also insert apology for the cheese ball romantics goin' on over here*.</div>
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My put-put skills weren't half bad this time around.</div>
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The kiddie water park had slides. And you bet I was all about that life. Everyday.</div>
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<br />Camrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-39216452836232127332014-07-22T12:39:00.004-07:002014-07-22T12:39:33.605-07:005 THINGS// AN UPDATE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As per usual. (as lame as it is) my blogging has suffered over a month's worth of silence. Worst. I know. But I'll tell you, this time it's because life is busy in a lot of good ways. Post-grad life has been treating me overwhelmingly well so far, and to be honest all of those fears of graduating and entering the "real world" have yet to spark a torch. SO, in the spirit of the best is yet to come: cheers to being 22 and a travel filled summer. Also... 5 things. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1. Trying, as in for the first time and still struggling, to join the lipstick brigade. After watching way too many beauty youtube tutorials I did my own version of a drugstore makeup haul. I'll let you know what comes of it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2. CLT-LAKE TILLERY-CLT-GREENVILLE-<b>SAN FRAN</b>-CLT-LAKE TILLERY-LYNCHBURG-LAKE TILLERY-VA BEACH- LYNCHBURG. The traveling sequence of my weekends. I've actually loved Lynchburg in the summer, I mean I've only been here two weekends, but my weekdays are spent here for work. And with roomies at the apartment, it's been 0% lonely, and actually feeling like a summer vacation. Dreams I know.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">3. Leaving tonight to pack up for a week at the beach with Christian and his family. *cue the awwws* and actually *cue the applause* please because after all these years we get to family vacation togeth. And regardless of where we're going I get <b>C </b>for 5 days straight, so for a QT girl like me... it's Christmas. For five days. (Insert emoji with the hearts for eyes). </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">4. Little Mermaid rehearsals start in about 2 weeks. Crazy. I can't wait mixed with a side of nervy. But mostly I can't wait. I haven't danced since our last show of Mary Poppins and I'm ready to be back in the studio. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">5. I just started using a <a href="http://www.personalmicroderm.com/">PMD</a> (!!!). I'm 2 weeks in and so far so good. I probably won't be able to see visible results until I progress to a more abrasive disk, but when I know if it's life-changing. You'll know. I'm already raving about it and I'm basically still on training wheels. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">San Francisco was <i>every bit as dreamy</i> as you'd imagine. The weather was perfect, the scenery was perfect, and the adventure alongside my sister was perfect. These are just a few of the hundreds of pictures from the week. I'd go back, for sure. Traveling across the country with a baby was, to say the least, a serious <b>show me what you're made of</b> experience. [Oh yea, guys I went to San Fran to bring Scottie to see her Dad who is working on a long-term project out there], so it was a <i><b>work trip</b></i>. L oh el. But seriously, you never think about how a mom is supposed to use the bathroom when she is alone with a baby in an airport and has no where to set the baby down. You improvise. Like serious: you do what you gotta do: improvise. And the other moms you pass walking around the terminal smile at each other. It's like an unknown signal to give a, "you can do this"</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> slash "I feel your pain" kind of smile to each other. All in all though, Scottie was a rockstar traveler. And I just checked "Fly cross country with a 7-month-old" off my <u>Becoming Superwoman</u> checklist. Holla. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">My very first adult purchase! Still dying. Thankful for my parents helping me get started, and now both exhilarated and scared to think I have car payments... not sure when I'll feel old enough for all of this. Literally you guys, I still feel like I'm only 18. Sometimes 16 on a rough day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It's OFFICIAL. I'm living in the post-grad days, and it's still mostly surreal. The weekend was such a whirlwind, balancing four performances with baccalaureate, graduation, and all of my family in town but it ended up being so much fun. Graduation day felt like a dream [maybe because I was running on 4-hours of sleep], but really because you're sitting on the field with thousands of other students and <i>just like that </i>you're "graduated." Next to my freshman roommates and closest friends, it kind of seemed perfect. Also, not to mention the fact that I get there and my phone is blowing up with texts, tweets, and photos because my face was on the cover of the graduation magazine. Over 20,000 copies of my face, laid out on every seat. LIKE COULD YOU DIE? I mean if you know me you know that whether I knew it or not this was probably one of the best things that ever happened to me LOL. It was half the weirdest most bizarre feeling and the most exciting thing. The stares were for real. And I laugh thinking about it because I couldn't have imagined up something like this. My one day of fame. And you know I'll be telling my grandchildren when they ask about the magazine framed on the wall. Ok I'm kidding, it won't be on the wall. I'll put it over the fireplace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Also, Christian's parents are here today!!! They drove in to see the show tonight, and I'm so so excited. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Also ALSO, the fall Alluvion Stage Company show this fall is LITTLE MERMAID *cue the squeals and giggles*. My audition was last night and callbacks are this weekend, sooooo... exciting news to follow.</span>Camrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-21281972271591820952014-04-30T12:33:00.000-07:002014-04-30T12:33:01.390-07:00I WOULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">These are the reminiscing times. The hours scrolling through freshman year move-in photos, when we were oblivious that we still really had no responsibilities yet. They were perfect years. I mean, not in the slightest bit <i>actually perfect</i> in comparison to the definition perfect. But <b>perfect for me</b>. The homesick nights, the roommate drama, the long-distance relationship, consuming stress of an RA life, and the classes I should have worked harder in. Perfect for me. Because it means that I was learning to <u>trust Jesus more</u>, and learning the art of forgiveness. And in reality the good far outweighs the bad in these past 4 years. So I have nothing but thankfulness and gratitude to have lived the college dream life. And in honor of all things I love, a bullet point list of a just a few of my favorite moments from these years:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">- Freshmen orientation week: My roomies and I were THE most typical, excited, and outgoing freshmen. Everyone we met was our new best friend. And I can't remember the last time I had so many experiences in so short a time. We were on top of the world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">- Christmastime on campus: I love everything about it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">- Phantom of the Opera: My first show here at school. This changed everything for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">- Prayer Leader, to Spiritual Life Director, to Resident Assistant: Every leadership position stretched me beyond what I thought possible. And I can't imagine my years without these experiences, and the girls I worked with who mentored, challenged, and loved me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">- My first apartment! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">- FRIENDS: There is nothing like living on a hall with 75 other girls. You become friends with people "just because." It's the most wonderful thing, I think. And whether or not you grow close, you've still been loved by more people than you can count in the end of those 4 years. That's what I'll miss most.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">- Christian: My love. These years, with him here, is just a priceless thing. </span><br />
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<br />Camrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-75896500194270740392014-04-25T11:39:00.002-07:002014-04-25T11:39:16.911-07:005 LIST UPDATE (BECAUSE I LOVE A GOOD LIST)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1. <b>Mary Poppins.</b> I haven't blogged one bit of it since rehearsals began. Mostly because with nannying it's juggling two full-time jobs, and that leaves none to little time for anything else. BUT <i>I've loved every second</i>. Even on the days I'm exhausted, I love it. We opened April 11th, and have had sold out weekends every time. In the end we'll have around 19 performances. 19 times to <i>step-in-time</i> with a <i>supercalifragilisticexpialidocious</i> kind of fun. I could do it <b>forever</b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2. SPRING IS HERE. And I'm not sure I need to add much else, it was a long long longgggg time coming. So <b>finally</b> pastels are appropriate (hence the almost unrelated photos above).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">3. Graduation is in <u>15 days</u>. UM WHAT? You ask. Yes. I know. I feel like I'm only 16 so I'm not sure how this is possible. Nevertheless I'm going to rock that robe the best I can and show my parents all their money spent was <i>more than worth it</i>. *cheers and hugs and unending thanks go to you mom and dad* ily. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">4. <u>Candy Crush Saga</u> has taken over my life. I waste a good 10-15min of sleep time every night before bed using up all my lives. #cantstopwontstop</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">5. Avocado life. Avocado on everything. It's my new life motto... and I'm not even a <i>half percent</i> kidding on this one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I've needed him a lot lately. I mean I always need him, but with the uncertainty of my family situation I've really <i>needed him</i>. His strength, and his graciousness. And he excels in <i>every good</i> and <i>kind </i>characteristic a human being could have. So I've been in <b>awe</b> lately of how well he loves. Newfound fears and doubts of questioning the realness of loyalty have consequentially, clouded my thoughts. But Christian, in all gentleness, reminds me of <u>truth</u>. Points me back to the Word. And without the need for many words, exemplifies the steadfast love and security of Jesus. You are my best,<b> C</b>. And </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I love </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">love</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">love</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> you.</span>Camrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-86992267037349298862014-04-05T15:48:00.000-07:002014-04-05T15:48:18.445-07:00FOR YOUR WEEKEND ENJOYMENT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Spring break came and went like a mild grin last month. I was here for rehearsals the first half, with an all but deserted Lynchburg. But it was nice. And it made my weekend trip down to the beach with my mom and sisters that <i>much more</i> refreshing. We needed the getaway. So since we are girls that thrive on "sister traditions," we made a music video; like we always do during our beach trips. And if you know us, you know we <b>live</b> to lip-sync. <u>So here ya go</u>. Laugh, smile, or poke fun but you haven't experienced freedom until you dance and lip-sync on a beach in front of a camera. The stares are never-ending and totally thrilling, (in fact, the few confused bystanders are my favorite parts of the vid). Cheers ;)</span>Camrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-41309559258936992362014-04-04T21:04:00.002-07:002014-04-04T21:04:17.531-07:00#NANNYLIFE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">How much I love this little one is no surprise to me. I knew I would fall in love with her, no matter who she was or what she looked like, because well, I love <i>every baby</i> I've ever been in a near proximity of. But I didn't know what it would be like... to spend more hours with her than with anyone else. To wake up at 5am and not even mind because I get to be the recipient of her morning snuggles. (Which I am convinced are THE absolute best things a morning could offer). I didn't know I would miss her during the evenings. And I didn't know her perfectly sweet, soft skin could smell so wonderful it actually changes my mood. She comforts me, whether she knows it or not. But I think she knows. Because she <i>knows </i>me. She knows my voice and she follows my every move, watching as I tidy the nursery or pull my hair into a braid. How desperate I am to hear her giggle is amusing even to myself. I'll do just about anything, and sometimes it works. Her big, gummy smiles are constant now, to even just a glance I may give her. But her giggles are <u>rarities</u>. Perhaps because she is still so little, but I also think she keeps them in just so that she can have the enjoyment of me jumping up and down at even a tease of laugh. <i>She has my heart</i>. If it wasn't obvious already. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The life of a nanny is <b>wonderful</b>, as I've discovered. More so with Little S than with anyone before. She has loving parents, who are kind and generous. And even though I know it's hard for them to be away from her, I am also just as thankful that <u>I get to be</u> the one to keep her and love her while they are away. </span>Camrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-46034486863962857722014-03-27T07:49:00.000-07:002014-03-27T07:49:35.762-07:00TO BECOME AN ADULT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As I'm entering the season of graduation, and the anticipation/anxiety of providing for myself, I've recognized some horrific habits that I've adopted. Perhaps they aren't so horrific, but more so <i>completely</i> unhelpful in concerning the entering of adulthood. So I've created a list of 3 traits that I intend to focus on uprooting in order to make the post-college transition easier. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. The <u>inability</u> to look at my bank account without dread, fear, and mini panic attacks. Even if I already know how much I have.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I got my first "real" (non-babysitting) job at 15-years-old, and began to deposit checks in my bank account. I was rarely places I could spend money without my mom, unless she bravely decided it was ok for me and my friends to walk to the CVS across the street from my neighborhood. So my small pay checks were spent on candy and Popstar magazines. But I never kept track of my spending. Maybe because I didn't know how. But eventually, I would just spend and hope for the best. And throughout my high school career I over-drafted more times than I can count, failing to ever learn my lesson. I was too scared to check. It was like closing my eyes while driving. I would rather <i>just not know </i>and suffer the consequences. IDIOT. I know. Although my overdraft days have been over for awhile *fingers crossed* I still would rather go to the dentist than check my bank account. So I've challenged myself: check my accounts everyday. Even if I know I there will be no difference from yesterday. Just check it. So that I can get in the habit, and so that I can hopefully drive out that anxiety. Also, I need to create a financial plan. But first things first. (Tips, encouragement, financial advice are MORE than welcome).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">One of my top strengths is "harmony." I don't like conflict, and I avoid any type of confrontational situation. I enjoy being the peacemaker, and I am confident in my ability to hold my tongue and go with the flow. However, any strength taken to an extreme is a weakness. So although I rarely say things without thinking it through first, sometimes in my desire to avoid conflict I don't voice my opinion. I recognize my need to speak up for myself, and I intentionally did so the other day and felt SO empowered. My first concern was to go about it in the most gracious way possible, making it light hearted in order not to draw unnecessary weight or tension to the matter. But in the end <i>my side was heard</i>, and that's what is important. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Yes, I need to take my finances seriously. I need to take my jobs seriously in order to pay my bills. And of course, I want to take my relationships seriously. But I've realized that if my perspective on post-grad life is all gloom, work, money struggles, and no fun... that's exactly what it's going to be. I want to take risks, and I want to go on adventures. And I believe I can do these things <u>while </u>being responsible. I only get this time in my life once, so I want to soak it up and enjoy it for all it's worth. The first rent checks, car payments, and early morning work days included. I want to be fully content, and confident that I'm making the most out of this season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I’ve been gone from this cyberspace for awhile. Unexpectedly. But then, intentionally stretching out the longevity of the break. Partly because yes, life is busy, and when things get chaotic I have to prioritize. (Aka, “if I want to graduate I HAVE to finish this research paper…”). But mostly because I didn’t know how to write what was going on in my life. I didn’t know how to verbalize my feelings, and even when I did I was unsure if I was ready to share them. Even now, not everyone knows the heartache that’s been occurring. Because not everyone needs to know. And I want to protect the ones I love no matter what.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">But here it feels safe. And I’m desperate to have these shadows be verbalized in a way that is honest but gracious. So I can have freedom in the vulnerability. And even to help me make sense of it all myself.The realness and reality of sin is sometimes lost in the light, joy, and hustle and bustle of this world. But I’ve learned for the first time ever, the devastation and the real reality of its pain. It reoccurringly knocks the wind out of you. Over and over and over. Until you become numb. Numb enough to keep walking through each day.</span><br />
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Camrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-66497447219773775562014-01-12T09:11:00.000-08:002014-01-12T09:11:04.156-08:00RESOLUTION: HIS AND HERS<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I don't go crazy over New Year's resolutions. I think because I'm a goal person anyways, I make them all year long so I don't ever wait for the new year to start something. But this year, I asked for Christian and I to come up with three resolutions <u>for each other</u>. I just wanted to know how to love him better. (And they are not necessarily things we haven't been doing, but things we feel are most important to us). So hopefully next year we'll be able to look back and confidently see how we've sought these things for one another. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">1. Lead us towards Christ</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">2. Study the Word with me</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">3. Affirm me in company</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">1. Spend time with me and my friends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">2. Communicate with me</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">3. Share the small details of your life</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">Now for your amusement, the first picture we ever had together. 17 and a little awkward. Don't mind the helmets ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1. I'm back in my sweet little apartment under my cozy little blankets. In <strong>truth</strong>, today was the <em>sad day</em> that I go through in every return. Not because I don't want to be here but because I desperately love my home and my family. My mom left and I <u>still</u> cried even in my final semester of college, so I guess it doesn't get easier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2. When I was preparing to just watch a movie to console my tears, my roommates came home and brought two other friends who I've missed. They piled into our bedroom with no intention of doing anything but chatting and laughing. And I remembered why <strong>I love this place</strong> so much, and it was the best interruption to my <em>sorrowsome</em> plans that I could have asked for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">3. The roomies and I are going to <u>Market at Main</u> tomorrow, one of our favorite spots downtown and I'm practically giddy about it. These are the good days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">4. Christian comes back tomorrow! It's only been a few days, but <u>I love him</u>. So I miss him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">5. I clearly need a haircut. And hopefully that will happen sooner than later... forgive the split ends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">6. I googled "new mom advice" today. Becoming a nanny to an infant has me reading <em>mom blogs</em> and it's all just making me laugh right about now to think about it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">xoxo.</span>Camrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17769733987558937464noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515020116435548586.post-16793651741690617122014-01-10T18:04:00.000-08:002014-01-10T18:04:25.484-08:00BREAK IN REVIEW<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Hayden turned 19! Isn't she gorg?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Did so much baking, and lots of eating as per usual during the Holidays :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Enjoyed the winter wonderland of a home my Mom creates. Love it. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">It was a great one. Probably the best so far. But I think I say that every time :) It was my last college Christmas break and I was soaking it all in. In fact saying goodbye today to my mom was still the hardest, even after all the semesters I've had. I guess it never gets easier? But I love having people to love so much I hate to leave. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">The best part though, HAYDEN IS HERE. All moved in to her Liberty dorm. Craziness. I think I'm going to like this year :)</span><br />
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