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Archive for April, 2009

ABC’s of Me

A – Age: 27
 B – Bed size: Queen- although I’d like to upgrade at some point
 C – Chore you hate: grocery shopping. It’s always so chaotic and it takes forever
D – Dog’s name: Lola! The cutest little boxer ever.
E – Essential start your day item: cereal. I eat cereal every morning  unless we run out of [...]

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Countdown to Chicago

I was searching the interwebs today for a cute desktop countdown clock for the marathon. I was unsuccessful (anyone know any good programs?).  However, I did find this cute little website to create a web based version (www.happycountdown.com). Here is the link to mine:
http://www.happycountdown.com/marathon/index.cfm

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Busy Schedule Ahead

Collin and I have a lot of events coming up. Here’s a glimpse at our upcoming schedule:
Thursday- Emily is taking me out for a birthday lunch.
Friday- Hanna’s birthday!!! (I took the day off from work. Robyn and Amy are taking me out to Bar Louie for lunch. I’m excited) 
Saturday- head to Chicago to celebrate Collin’s friend Kevin’s [...]

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Proof is in the Pictures

I did it! On Saturday morning, bright and early, I ran my first half marathon!!!

This is right after the starting line. I was trying to remind myself to take it slow and not waste all my energy upfront.

Collin’s brother and his brother’s fiancee (Cory and Candy) ran in the 5k.

So did my mom [...]

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Half Marathon Day!

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Updated 30 Before 30

I updated the 30 Before 30 page because I actually accomplished something!
I have 3ish years until I’m 30…

Buy a house
Renovate/decorate this house to make it ours
Learn how to cook something more than tacos and spaghetti
Go on trips with my girlfriends
Master the art of the pie crust
Decorate our new house every holiday/every season
Plant flowers and keep them [...]

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Favorite Things

Jen over at Eggs Over Medium  recently posted a survey where she shared 10 of her favorite things all starting with the letter J. I decided I’d play along and she gave me the letter N. In no particular order, here are my ten favorite Nnnnnsssss…..
1. Nick (my brother)

2. My Niece (Audrina)

3. Nachos!

4. Nike running stuff

5. Nailpolish [...]

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Drum Roll Please……

After months of planning and talking and browsing and contemplating……..
 
 
 
 
WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!!!!
A 3 bedroom/2 bath house in Kirkwood is officially ours. We put in an offer yesterday morning. They countered within a few hours and we accepted! Our closing isn’t until mid-june/july because our lease isn’t over until the end of July. Without further ado….

Front [...]

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Atta Way UK!

I love this shirt.

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