tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27550432721200725992024-03-12T20:30:18.867-04:00With the Grace of a Womanemaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-60213138416175482722012-04-23T02:04:00.004-04:002012-04-23T02:05:26.328-04:00she loved life... and it loved her right back<div style="text-align: justify;">
I realize that my postings have been few and far between for the past year. I won't lie, I've had an incredibly hard time getting back into my groove of writing and reading- two hobbies I love beyond words. </div>
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Tomorrow actually starts many "new" things for me... a few "overhauls" in my life including starting to run again (definitely going to need to ease back into this one), practicing yoga at least 4 times a week, completely revamping my diet and making a VERY conscious effort to grocery shop rather than hit the drive thru and last but not least, starting to write and read again.</div>
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These next coming weeks will be tough as I work hard to reincorporate these things into my life. However, for my own sense of well-being and physical health, I desperately need to. </div>
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Look for things coming in the future. <3 </div>
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<br />emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-34934085384125204162012-02-24T01:23:00.000-05:002012-02-24T01:23:10.396-05:00I find you very pinteresting...I know I'm not the only woman out there who has recently become obsessed with the latest internet phenomenon known as <a href="http://pinterest.com/emaleighrust/">Pinterest</a>. I've even noticed some of my male friends have started boards and have been sharing on Facebook!<br />
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Since I was little, my sister and I would raid my <a href="http://www.cynthiagaylephotography.com/">mom</a>'s craft room on the weekends to see what we could come up with. To this day, I am so thankful that she taught us to turn off the TV and encouraged us to get creative with what we had on hand. I learned so many valuable things, including how to "flex" my creativity.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few projects I worked on this winter:</span></div>
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Sunburst mirror that I made from dowel rods and a cheap-o mirror from Wal-Mart. After MONTHS of SEARCHING for the perfect sunburst mirror to put on this wall, I decided to google some DIY directions on how to make a simple one. In the middle are wooden roses that I found at Michael's for 2 cents for the package! They were originally red and yellow in color so I spray painted them cream; The red shows through a little, giving them a light pink hue. Perfect for our pink apartment! This is one of my most favorite things in the apartment. <br />
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This frame is about 12 x 14 and sits in a corner next to a chalkboard with a frame that matches this one. This totally sums up my sister and and I!<br />
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These are little flower Christmas ball ornaments that were just too pretty to put away. They sit on the most perfect shabby-chic pink table as you enter our apartment (see below).<br />
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My mom found this table on the side of the road on a rainy day last fall. After finding out the the owner's intentions were to throw it away, she loaded it up in the back of her truck and headed home. We gave it a scrub and soon realized how perfectly it would compliment our shabby-chic PINK apartment. It's one of my favorite pieces in the apartment- and it was FREE! (Love that creative Mama of mine!)<br />
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I made this garland for our Christmas tree this past year. Again... entirely too pretty to put away for the next 10 months. I still need to find a place for it though.<br />
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Don't forget... follow <a href="http://pinterest.com/emaleighrust/">my boards</a> on Pinterest!</div>emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-14395721762721555722012-02-13T10:00:00.001-05:002012-02-13T10:00:13.658-05:00quoteable monday<div style="color: #8e7cc3; text-align: center;">
There is an inner beauty about a woman who believes in herself, who knows she is capable of anything that she puts her mind to. </div>
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There is a beauty about a woman whose confidence comes from experiences, who knows she can fall, pick herself up and move on. </div>
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I am completely ashamed to admit that another six months has gone by and I have yet to write a single post. It's partly due to lack of inspiration and partly due to a busy schedule. </div>
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There's been a few posts that I've started, but have never been able to finish. But here I am, mid February 2012... and I want to start writing again. Besides running, writing is one of the best "releases" of daily stresses. It allows my pseudo-organized brain to organize the 1.6 million thoughts that cross my mind daily. </div>
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We'll start again with Quoteable Mondays, a few recipes that's I've tried here and there... and every once in a while, when deemed appropriate, a post about my personal life. </div>
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I'm excited to connect with you all again, to read about your personal struggles and accomplishments, recipes and workout tips that are exchanged and to drool over pictures taken from your pesonal lives... but (somewhat secretly), I'm most excited to start writing again. </div>
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<br />emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-39508465386537184422011-08-04T09:00:00.001-04:002011-08-04T09:00:02.842-04:00summerIt's been an interesting summer. Full of fun memories, time spent with family and friends and change. Lots and lots of change. New job, new apartment, new roommate, new city, new friends, new norms. Did I mention that I don't deal with change very well? <br />
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I've got lots of pictures to share with you from this summer. For now, let's just take it one day at a time as I ease back into the blog world and find new inspiration to write.<br />
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I love you all. <br />
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emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-61987092879196607762011-05-05T14:25:00.001-04:002011-05-05T14:27:14.589-04:00happy dances<div style="text-align: center;">My parents come to visit me in 9 days. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I walk to *finally* receive my undergrad diploma in 10 days. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I move so much closer to my family, friends and sweet pup in 11 days. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The work I have to do in that time is overwhelming. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Will probably be posting sparingly for the next two-ish weeks. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">In the mean time, check out the fancy new dot com I purchased... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.emaleighrust.com/">www.emaleighrust.com</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">{it's just my blog, minus the .blogspot part} </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fancy, that's how we live. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">...and just because I think this is funny in an entirely nerd kind of way...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Weekend-Eve, lovely readers!</span></div>emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-72347428420349313592011-05-02T15:40:00.000-04:002011-05-02T15:40:07.084-04:00quoteable monday<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Women are never stronger than when they arm themselves with their weakness. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<span style="font-size: x-small;">Marie de Vichy-Chamrond</span>} </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Letters to Voltaire</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">It is quite the opposite for me. I <b>need</b> breakfast. I can skip <i>any</i> other meal of the day. Not breakfast. If I don't have some kind of breakfast food, even if it's just an apple... I am Miss Cranky Pants all day long. Breakfast kick-starts the metabolism after a night of rest and gives your body "fuel" to begin the day. Breakfast time is also my "me" time. I usually read the news or my book, contemplate the previous night's dreams and gather my morning thoughts. The apartment is normally silent and I often welcome opening the window to listen to whatever is going on outside. After 20 minutes, I feel awake and refreshed- ready to begin my day. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Considering my on-going love-affair with avocados, you can imagine the drool in my mouth when I came across <a href="http://www.thelittlesthings.com/2011/04/avocado-toast-with-mango-and-banana.html">this recipe</a> at Sophie's darling blog, <a href="http://www.thelittlesthings.com/">The Littlest Things</a>.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">In a small bowl, mix the lime juice and evoo together with a fork until well blended. Top the toasted bread with 1 quarter of the avocado and drizzle with lime juice/evoo mixture. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Mango/Banana Sunrise Smoothie</span> compliments this filling, delicious and healthy breakfast perfectly. Seriously. Go the extra step and make this quick treat with your toast.</div><br />
1/2 banana<br />
1/2 cubed mango<br />
1 cup orange juice<br />
2 T yogurt<br />
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Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until all chunks are gone.<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="color: #b4a7d6; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">I altered the recipes just slightly to accommodate my health needs/preferences... </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">*I used whole wheat bread instead of sourdough bread because I didn't have anything else on hand </div><div style="text-align: justify;">*I didn't have mango, so I substituted peaches that were canned in 100% juice. I rinsed them before blending and was actually a tasty substitute. Used about 1/2 can of the peaches and refrigerated the rest.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">*To cut down on sugar, I always purchase Tropicana's Trop 50 orange juice with extra added calcium. It has no added sugar and more of stuff that's actually good for you. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">*I use plain Greek yogurt because that's all I ever buy anymore</div><div style="text-align: justify;">*For all the protein enthusiasts out there- you can add 1/2-1 scoop of vanilla protein powder for an extra morning boost (or mid-day snack). </div><div style="color: #ea9999; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #ea9999; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Drooling yet? </span></div><div style="color: #ea9999; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do share if you give this recipe a whirl!</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Weekend </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(errrr... royal wedding day?),</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lovely Readers!</span></div>emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-41552205308351329702011-04-27T10:00:00.000-04:002011-04-27T10:00:02.971-04:00Monday Funday<div style="text-align: justify;">Monday night provided the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful evening with good friends here in Virginia. After grabbing an early dinner and drinks at my <a href="http://emaleighrust.blogspot.com/2011/04/roommate-lovin.html">favorite local restaurant</a>, we made a group decision to drive across town for a Central Virginia local favorite- Mr. Goodies Ice Cream. Anyone who is in the area knows how much of a staple this little tent is to the town. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Granted, I may or may not have chosen going to get ice cream over a run and volleyball on Monday night, but the way I look at it... I'm only in town for a few more weeks, so why not soak up every opportunity I get to spend time with these few amazing, loyal friends. I limited myself to a small chocolate cone and left off the sprinkles and gummy bears. I'm pretty sure I balanced out the unhealthiness of the ice cream cone with all the fresh Spring air I made sure to breathe in... or so I'm letting myself believe. ;)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'xcuse the jank hair- I thought I was just going to the gym, not taking pictures ;)</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Sitting outside enjoying a chocolate cone with good company (that I may not see for a while after my move) on a warm-ish Spring evening... there are few things better and I wasn't about to pass it up.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope your Monday was just as beautiful, dear readers. </span></div>emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-3776440072093541652011-04-25T22:23:00.000-04:002011-04-25T22:23:11.176-04:00quoteable monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWvpd2aMfCyachw64_lJvT38C5LGi1C9LKtg_QUHD_Vh8Dce8EkzIKjpzgWcy50KLXkAEGHmqPhqLyBUIHGogAwZ1o1Dccy3fG2iydVN5bYsM-qpASOdkztC1Y9xAu8AqCYFwmuncsm-k8/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="101" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWvpd2aMfCyachw64_lJvT38C5LGi1C9LKtg_QUHD_Vh8Dce8EkzIKjpzgWcy50KLXkAEGHmqPhqLyBUIHGogAwZ1o1Dccy3fG2iydVN5bYsM-qpASOdkztC1Y9xAu8AqCYFwmuncsm-k8/s400/Picture+5.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">featured <a href="http://www.laceyinthecity.com/2011/04/put-your-high-heels-on.html">here</a> and </span><a href="http://www.laceyinthecity.com/2011/04/put-your-high-heels-on.html"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://etiquetteforalady.tumblr.com/">here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #ffd966; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Monday, loves!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-78701924766352168742011-04-21T10:00:00.005-04:002011-04-21T10:00:08.643-04:00celebrating family<div style="text-align: justify;">The only thing on my mind as of late is moving home. Home to celebrate, be with and make memories with my family. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Closer to my Daddy, who protects me from everything, even the sp*ders in my window.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Closer to my Mommy- bike rides, downtown walks, beach days, design days or even just enjoying lunch on a Summer day on the patio together. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Closer to my Sister- very much closer, as we will be living and making memories together that will truly last a lifetime.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Closer to the <a href="http://emaleighrust.blogspot.com/2011/02/ferocious-beast.html">ferocious beast</a>- so we can play fox more often. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Closer to my grandparents- for their lives are precious and days numbered. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Closer to my cousins, aunts and uncles- so I can join in on family gatherings more often. </div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">me and and amazing man of character, my grandfather</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="color: #674ea7; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>"</b>Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. </span></div><div style="color: #674ea7; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">It means you are loved and will be loved for the rest of your life. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">No matter what."</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What are you celebrating this Spring? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUixUC6lzuL6wAoNb9u4HTXslSMpE1GR9jFxIjQHk0KkI6o66_AWqEj9g-Y3RWkvSaKK7o3aNQHYMVRPyjgkyrrWWP9S6bOqsPYNuta86qsIBj-acCW7wKGYBrp-tfl0KtTLar2NGlZHP7/s1600/esig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUixUC6lzuL6wAoNb9u4HTXslSMpE1GR9jFxIjQHk0KkI6o66_AWqEj9g-Y3RWkvSaKK7o3aNQHYMVRPyjgkyrrWWP9S6bOqsPYNuta86qsIBj-acCW7wKGYBrp-tfl0KtTLar2NGlZHP7/s1600/esig.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-61418494082922195742011-04-10T15:00:00.002-04:002011-04-11T02:20:49.619-04:00a teaser to spark your curiosity...<div style="text-align: justify;">I've been working on a little project... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Still working on development, so more information about my "project" isn't available yet. It's going to be a little while before I am able to officially "launch" the site... I've been working on this project between working, finalizing details for my move, job hunting and homework, so it's taking a little longer than normal. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so excited to reveal exactly what this project entails so I've got a teaser to spark your curiosity.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thoughts? </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-42658612253971314302011-04-09T11:49:00.001-04:002011-04-09T11:52:04.774-04:00picture perfect<div style="text-align: justify;">The spring and summer months are my absolute favorite time of the year. The budding plants, the warm weather, the birds chirping, the longer evenings, the smell of a cookout in the distance and children playing after school... Spring is so promising- so fresh- especially after the drab, cold winter months.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I am currently obsessed with the view outside of my window. There is the perfect budding Dogwood tree, a budding purple tree and a green bush that have all begun to bloom. I have found myself stopping almost daily to just take in what I see outside. Often times in the morning, I open the window, grab a cup of coffee and my computer and crawl back into bed to apply for jobs and/or work on design work... truly one of my MOST favorite things to do. Such a relaxing way to start off each morning. Granted, this isn't the "real" world, but it's something I am able to enjoy this season and will soak up every moment I can.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is an iPhone photo of the view I see every day, non-edited. I wish I could bottle this up and keep everything about this forever.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What is your favorite season? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">and ps: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to the <i>best</i> parents in the world!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thank you for always making things <i>work</i>. </span></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Saturday night, we met with friends over drinks at Mangia... the neighborhood wine bar which happens to be one of our favorite places to go in town. The beautiful hardwood floors, small candlelit tables and established wine collection set the mood for a classy atmosphere throughout the quaint rooms. Larry, our favorite {and most outrageous} bartender was quite pleased when we walked in, as it had been weeks since our last visit. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I'm looking forward to catching brunch on the patio at this very same place sometime this Spring. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And for the record, I still <i>hate</i> goodbyes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you are enjoying your week, dear readers!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-91646362033766209222011-04-05T01:03:00.001-04:002011-04-05T01:05:41.434-04:00quoteable monday<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-style: italic; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">"For what it’s worth, it’s never too late, or in my case too early, to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit… start whenever you want… you can change or stay the same. There are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. I hope you see things that stop you. I hope you feel things that you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life that you’re proud of and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again."</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f7f7f; font-style: italic; line-height: 22px;">{Benjamin Button}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-B2h_x2mK3XKveD9BZe0mR8RJ0YDyhUqJtbAA5cH5SBBVjWhRI2WvukDqu-Y_XBnN3yCl_SOyghFWnQ1_CYsw7T1F10fjS7N9tAqt46msD2mmntGI9cY6quyD3jgczzLcM1mF4-RZRAI6/s1600/claudia-beautiful-photography--greacful--art--wmn--crno-bela_large_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-B2h_x2mK3XKveD9BZe0mR8RJ0YDyhUqJtbAA5cH5SBBVjWhRI2WvukDqu-Y_XBnN3yCl_SOyghFWnQ1_CYsw7T1F10fjS7N9tAqt46msD2mmntGI9cY6quyD3jgczzLcM1mF4-RZRAI6/s640/claudia-beautiful-photography--greacful--art--wmn--crno-bela_large_large.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f7f7f; font-style: italic; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f7f7f; font-size: x-small; line-height: 22px;">via <a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/8529753">we heart it</a> and <a href="http://nikymarie.blogspot.com/2009/01/its-never-too-late.html">la mia vita</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f7f7f; font-style: italic; line-height: 22px;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is one of the BEST ways that I have been able to keep in touch with my family and friends who don't live in the same city and/or state... for free! While talking on the phone is convenient for those days that you "don't feel like doing your hair", it's also <i>so</i> comforting seeing a familiar face while conversing with ones you love. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">My <a href="http://cynthiagaylephotography.blogspot.com/">mom</a> {sometimes Mo, if he is not busy napping or <a href="http://cynthiagaylephotography.blogspot.com/2011/03/hold-on-to-your-feathers.html">tending to my parent's mini-chicken farm</a>} and I Skype at least once a week and usually convinces my Daddy to drop in, too! I come from a crazy family- Mom and I laugh hysterically at the faces we make at each other over Skype. One night, I started taking pictures of her... to save for blackmail if ever deemed necessary. She wanted to learn how to take screenshots of her computer, so I was teaching her how... (yeah, she's cooler than your mom because she is proficient on a Mac)... </div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom learning how to take a screenshot</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom put a baby hat on Mo... he wasn't as impressed as Mom and I were...</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Oh, how I love Skyping with my mother!</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">And since one of my best friends Julia moved to DC, we've also set up several Skype dates.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">J getting ready for her screenshot {and me expressing my excitement via fist-pump bc she is coming to see me this weekend!}</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">J wanting me to admire her beauty</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">J being silly</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">J blowing me goodnight kisses</td></tr>
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I also Skype with my trainer, <a href="http://www.itsunbeweavable.com/">Liz</a> any time I need a pep talk about my eating/exercising plan. Love Skype dates with her! So refreshing and motivational (though I don't have pictures of you, I love you and our Skype dates just as much, Liz!)<br />
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Have you ever tried Skype? It's free and an easy download and only requires a webcam! Try it if you haven't, especially if you live far away from your parents and/or best friends!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I deactivated it... </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I don't want to rant and say that I was "concerned about my privacy," "Facebook was too much drama," or anything like that. In fact, I love Facebook. I love being able to connect with people I've met and stay in touch with those I care about from home. I love being able to have instant access to friend's pictures and it has been a great way to stay connected with my college {and even high school} friends since we have all gone our separate ways. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">However, since resigning my position from my desk job in VA, I have become shamefully addicted to the social media site in an unhealthy way. I found myself logging in for 20, 30, 45 minutes multiple times a day, mindlessly flipping through pictures and status updates rather than using that time productively. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">After I move back to the North later this Spring {more about this later}, I will probably reactivate. I truly do love the site and its sharing/connecting capabilities. I just need a break and need to be more productive... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you ever taken a Facebook/Social Media break? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2194720/with-the-grace-of-a-woman?claim=r9952xrqtyj"></a>emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-50381610164820054082011-03-28T23:07:00.001-04:002011-03-28T23:07:50.925-04:00quoteable monday<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 180%;">{If you are coasting, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 180%;">it means you are going downhill.}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">C.P. Fulord Jr.</span></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBetmql4FunFO6Zq2_A6zDDfzNbWQYWzW5i_cbxjvGh92HCTpmzEcUdZV-jD38eIDPE-D3GO7MzMLIVhR264hFZ_ljXlI14yJq1sIWuIU7tZWckVb3JR2_kWduvXpeL_OnBz-9t3Zxd-o/s1600/esig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBetmql4FunFO6Zq2_A6zDDfzNbWQYWzW5i_cbxjvGh92HCTpmzEcUdZV-jD38eIDPE-D3GO7MzMLIVhR264hFZ_ljXlI14yJq1sIWuIU7tZWckVb3JR2_kWduvXpeL_OnBz-9t3Zxd-o/s1600/esig.jpg" /></a></div>emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-15807049072775148742011-03-25T15:56:00.000-04:002011-03-25T15:56:43.719-04:00Mexi Maui: the recipe!<div style="text-align: justify;">If you love ethnic food and avocados as much as I do, I guarantee you will LOVE this recipe. This is a delicious, "fresh" tasting meal, I love it best in the summer months. I meant snap a shot of the meal last night, but forgot as I was too hungry {and excited} to think of much else other than eating dinner. Sorry for those cooks who need a picture!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">One summer during college, I lived with one of my best friends Tarrah at her parent's house in Northern VA. We spent the lazy days of that summer at the lakehouse and enjoyed Mama B's cooking!</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">T and I enjoying the lake</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">the beautiful Lake Land'Or</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Tarrah, her sister's and I at the beach that summer -2007-</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">This is one of the recipes Mama B sent me back to college with. It's a great "clean eating" recipe that is both filling and nutritious! Keeps in the fridge for 3-4 days, making it perfect for leftovers throughout the week! </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mexi Maui </span></u></div>1 16 oz can Black Beans<br />
1/2 c. salsa {for "clean eating," choose a salsa that doesn't have added sugar; I used fresh <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pico_de_gallo">pico de gallo</a> found at my grocer's deli}<br />
2 tbs minced onion<br />
1 clove pressed garlic<br />
2 tbs chopped fresh cilantro<br />
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil<br />
1/4 c. red wine vinegar<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/2 tsp cumin<br />
1/4 tsp paprika<br />
1/4 tsp oregano<br />
2 c. cubed avocados<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">I gently toss everything except the avocados in a bowl together. After thoroughly mixed, I toss in the avocados. Last night, I also diced an extra tomato that was about to go bad and tossed that in, too. Chill for 1+ hour before serving {although not necessary}. Serve next to/over steaming hot jasmine rice- or for a healthy alternative to the jasmine rice- <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_rice">brown rice</a> or cooked <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa">quinoa</a>. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">*Note- I don't measure spices... normally just throw in what I think is best. Adjust seasonings to taste, keeping in mind that the flavors will all become more "bold" after sitting together for 1+ hour in the fridge. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">As always, comment or email me if you try this recipe! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6-2PEemjoGyuZMdlDmEzRA1Lt99N9xuwaPDvTJaKZl2v2F5Q7TjBKg_okzxmqw26W6GBsemHR7o5RQeeoP0w_5cZ2j8pNS7xcZdOTj4jOPru1rT8Es491u7m_DIsje0vzzetLDJ_PK8-/s1600/esig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6-2PEemjoGyuZMdlDmEzRA1Lt99N9xuwaPDvTJaKZl2v2F5Q7TjBKg_okzxmqw26W6GBsemHR7o5RQeeoP0w_5cZ2j8pNS7xcZdOTj4jOPru1rT8Es491u7m_DIsje0vzzetLDJ_PK8-/s1600/esig.jpg" /></a></div>emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-83028724053923992322011-03-22T17:00:00.000-04:002011-03-22T17:00:01.515-04:00grabby hands<div style="text-align: justify;">I admit... since the iPad debuted last Spring, I have been dying to get my hands on one myself. Partly because it's an Apple product, partly because it's pretty, partly because it's a cooler version of the Kindle and partly because they now have a PINK cover for it. All legitimate reasons, right? Moving forward... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEbTyutp6oi_AWzcx3cVn7dIXbBzpeXakuFnbqVs430XzHdYb7JXRFIV0vuqumOTf2mTzYJWc9vJPHn5TqA-7GOVfkcoUsygQxSe-pN0vQWRbCVNoB6FcSG6QON4b8MO2arxm_ERxB0Xbx/s1600/-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEbTyutp6oi_AWzcx3cVn7dIXbBzpeXakuFnbqVs430XzHdYb7JXRFIV0vuqumOTf2mTzYJWc9vJPHn5TqA-7GOVfkcoUsygQxSe-pN0vQWRbCVNoB6FcSG6QON4b8MO2arxm_ERxB0Xbx/s400/-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's what I keep going back and forth with... </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If it's just a bigger version of the iPhone... do I truly <i>need</i> one? <i>Is</i> it a bigger version of the iPhone just without the "phone" option? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Would I be smarter to "invest" my money in a new MacBook rather than this pretty little gadget? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If there are any iPad users out there, please share your opinion/thoughts on it! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-17575741960378290962011-03-21T18:23:00.000-04:002011-03-21T18:23:27.323-04:00E is for... Excellence?<div style="text-align: justify;">I had to take a bloggy break last week... but no worries! I am back!! I traveled home for a long weekend last week... I hate taking my computer out when I'm visiting home, so I left it in my bag for most of the trip. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I wanted to share the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RitzyMisfit">Ritzy Misfit</a> monogrammed necklace that came in last weekend! I love coming home to find packages were delivered that day!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Brooke did a great job getting exactly what I wanted. I am not ashamed to admit that I love this piece so much, I have been wearing it under my shirt even at the gym! </div><br />
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</div>emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-80927539638844979562011-03-14T00:47:00.000-04:002011-03-14T00:47:03.270-04:00Green Smoothies<div style="text-align: justify;">The number of emails that I have been getting asking about what I have been eating for the last month has been crazy and so exciting! I love talking about the changes that I have made... it helps me stay on track. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you would like a break down of what I have been eating... please don't hesitate to shoot an email my way emaleigh85{at}gmail{dot}com. I'd be more than happy to suggest healthy alternatives to the junk that we put into our bodies most of which we aren't even aware of. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">My current diet consists strictly of whole, nutritious foods- fruits, veggies, lean proteins, nuts and almond milk. Lots and lots of almond milk because I am an addict to this stuff. No sugar, no white flour and no fried foods. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">About 90% of the time, I eat dinner by myself... which means I get to be as fancy or simple as I want with this meal! Tonight's dinner was one of my favorites... a green smoothie! Perfectly filling and a fantastic post-workout meal. I have been working every weekend to improve these smoothies to develop a recipe that I like. The possibilities and options to alter this recipe are endless. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I can't take credit for <a href="http://www.elizabethhanlin.com/green-smoothies-the-lazy-way/">this recipe</a>... but tonight I will share with you my version that was SO DELICIOUS and my favorite combination thus far... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* Starts with frozen berries... about a cup. You can also use fresh berries, but I like my smoothie SUPER cold... so I always use frozen. Also doesn't go bad as quickly as fresh berries do. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">* 1 small can of manderin oranges. Rinse rinse rinse all the extra sugar off and try to buy the kind that aren't in syrup</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* 1- 1 1/2 cups frozen spinach (or fresh... but frozen doesn't go bad as quickly and also keeps the smoothie COLD!)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* 1 frozen banana... whenever I see my bananas starting to get just a little <i>too</i> ripe... I toss them in the freezer to keep for these smoothies!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* 3/4 c frozen corn </div><div style="text-align: justify;">* 1/2 diced up mango (I used fresh)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* 1/4 c Trop 50 orange juice</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* 1/4 - 1/2 c almond milk</div><div style="text-align: justify;">* 1 tablespoon of peanut/almond butter </div><div style="text-align: justify;">* a few sprigs of fresh mint. Add this... it WILL change your life </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I add all ingredients into the blender and blend blend blend. And then blend some more. And then when I think I have finally blended until I could not possibly blend anymore... I blend it a little more. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The more you blend... the less spinach leaves you'll have. Now... one downer of this smoothie (if you use blackberries) are the inevitable seeds. They definitely aren't my favorite. BUT... I promise you that once you perfect your smoothie... it will be better than any store-bought smoothie you have ever had. Don't be afraid to substitute and add/subtract ingredients to your liking!</div><br />
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</div>emaleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605198098238563496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755043272120072599.post-33136605867773720102011-03-10T22:31:00.000-05:002011-03-10T22:31:02.556-05:00yesterday, today, tomorrow ---><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6TZlSZOJp5FfBzKSJOHbSr-v326SHX3nTyqgHGEnOLnVg7EduvTonEbtu4ohMaEWT2vnvKqVZCmreZfV1inae_SC1G0Kmgeyf9O0F9j6IaLA2FemHTIxkeJYUk3TtkU8bDw3zzrmR5VaA/s1600/179810_198391336840051_100000075585103_784964_5199097_n_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6TZlSZOJp5FfBzKSJOHbSr-v326SHX3nTyqgHGEnOLnVg7EduvTonEbtu4ohMaEWT2vnvKqVZCmreZfV1inae_SC1G0Kmgeyf9O0F9j6IaLA2FemHTIxkeJYUk3TtkU8bDw3zzrmR5VaA/s200/179810_198391336840051_100000075585103_784964_5199097_n_large.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Pretty much sums up my life right now. </span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Thinking and planning for the future. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Making big-girl decisions. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">I need to take a blog break until Sunday/Monday, dear readers. School and design work cannot be put off any longer. Be looking for another quinoa recipe this weekend! </div><br />
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