tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75343770669843721282024-03-13T04:23:22.305-07:00Paris isn't the Same Without You...Mrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-12133018615426871802018-08-14T18:15:00.001-07:002018-08-14T18:19:37.990-07:00Musings and ManateesI've learned a lot about being a good mentee and the value of being a mentor over the last year and some change. I'm gluttonous when it comes to knowledge. I want to know the who, what, when, where, why, and how when it comes to pretty much everything. Especially coding. I am not satisfied with the automagical, nor the "it just works, so do it." WHY DOES IT WORK? HOW DOES IT WORK? TEACH ME ALL THE THINGS!!! And copy and paste is NOT coding, damnit! As a mentor, I WANT to hear those questions because I am going to answer them regardless. I want you to be engaged (remember that last post about empathy?); I want you to care about the company, the product, the client, the coworkers, but I really want you to care about you. And that means I want you to know all the things, too. I do not know all the things, to be clear, but I'm always pushing myself, my mentors, and my mentees to teach me what I don't know. I was really nervous about taking on the role of project lead and being a dedicated mentor. Not because I'm scared of failure. Coding has actually retrained my brain to KNOW that failure is a chance to learn all the things that lead up to it and then fix it. I get paid to break things, y'all! I'm scared of mediocrity though. I mean, this has legitimately been my existential crisis since the age of 16 or so, but I'm gaining confidence and I'm gaining ground. I can tell you, show you, teach you things and I know the who, what, when, where, why, and hows because I was not afraid to be annoying, to feel like a nuisance, to demand the answers. And if I don't know, I'm gonna find out, so we both know. I've learned a lot from my mentors, both what kinds of things I want to implement and what kinds of things I want to avoid. So, if you want my two cents (warning: you are going to get it), do not be afraid to ask questions and make patience your virtue, if only for a few hours of your day, so that the person who comes after you has fewer of them. On the flip side, bang your head, why else do you have that desk?! Bang it and bang it until you reach a point where the headdesking is outweighing the productivity. I'm literally a tiny human and it often makes people naturally protective of me, which in turn can lead to more hand-holding than is helpful, so I had to train myself the headdesk vs productivity balance. So, yes, ask all the questions, but also seek all the answers the hard way, and somewhere along the way, you'll start to learn that you really do "got this".<br />
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Mrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-54667289159224516032018-08-11T16:54:00.000-07:002018-08-11T20:53:50.040-07:00Reality BitesLet's talk web development, readers, because this is my life, this is the way I process information, and this is my passion and profession now. I'm gonna refer to the movie Reality Bites several times in this post because I'm on the tail end of Gen X, but I am sooooo Gen X, no question. When I saw that movie in theaters in 9th grade, I knew it was my defining generation, for better or for worse 'cause this is one thing I can't divorce. And I cried for... I'm still crying. AND I still want to get a tattoo that says "Troy Dryer ruined my life!", but I'm too Gen X and not hipster enough to do it. And I'm too Gen X to commit to it, so there you have it, friends. But, let it be known, Troy Dyer DID ruin my life.<br />
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To the real topic of this post, however, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test-driven_development" target="_blank">TDD</a> has been on my mind a lot. We don't formally use TDD at my place of employment. Honestly, I don't know how we could as we have a completely customized framework. So, I try to think of myself as the TDD/QA AS I am coding. Reality Bites: "How can we repair all the damage we inherited?". This is my work life. Especially now as I am rewriting/refactoring/headdesking the code out of a base project for all future projects that someone I really adore, and therefore shall not be named, has been coding INTO instead of overriding *HEADESK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*.<br />
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Here's where my head's at (I mean besides slammed against the desk). I was looking at that last post I made in 2016, which is such a sad cry for help, but now I'm seeing some very different real world and important application to it. Specifically, to coders. Focus on the user experience while you are coding; be the user AND the developer. If you can empathize with the user, you will catch bugs and mistakes in the first development stages, saving you and QA a lot of grief. And, most importantly, delivering the best product to the user within the most effective timeframe.<br />
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When I started my current position, I had an amazing co-worker who was referred to as "the goalie" by another colleague when she QAed other colleagues' work. When I joined their project, he quickly learned there were two goalies in the office. Coincidentally, both of us are women. It has been my experience that women are more empathetic than men, but <a href="https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/women_more_empathic_than_men" target="_blank">it's still up for debate</a>. What I do know from personal experience is that caring about the user experience and practicing empathy towards the user when coding is a better way to code. Really it's just a better way to live.<br />
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So, Lelaina Pierce, the answer to "How do we repair all the damage we inherited?" is not " The answer is... the answer is... I don't know." The answer is empathy. And maybe some headdesking, deep breathing, and letting a few four letter words slip here and there. And a good glass of wine.<br />
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xoxoxMrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-64513165308236761732018-08-10T18:12:00.000-07:002018-08-13T11:38:49.856-07:00Nothing is the Same So, it's been quite the hiatus for me and this blog and basically everything has happened and it's been terrible and good and mind-blowingly heart wrenching. And I'm still SUPER raw, but I'm gonna tell you, reader, the short version despite how scary and vulnerable that is.<br />
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I lost both of my sons. This, it's too painful, it's too sacred, so I can only give you this much information.<br />
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I got divorced. And then I dragged out a codependent, abusive relationship for 2 more years, BUT... hey you gais (a la Goonies)!!!! I learned a lot, a lot, a lot. And then I ghosted him because, well, frankly, I had nothing left to say. I'm not proud of this, but it's how I handled the situation at the time.<br />
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I fell in LOVE. I found out about web development bootcamps, so I went over to DevPoint Labs, got the Grace Hopper scholarship, quit my job, and went to a full-time Ruby on Rails fire hose to the face learning extravaganza. Talk nerdy to me, baby!<br />
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I fell DEEPLY in love. I got a job in web development and it is SQL heavy. I may be the most boring person on earth, but SQL makes my heart soar. And I love to make the rest of my code LISTEN to my SQL. I love coding, you guys. Did I make that clear?<br />
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I found HOPE. I have talked and talked and talked about and through and in and out of just about everything for decades and it helped, but I needed something more. And now, now I am taking ACTION. Because I am tired of talking. So, like my grandfather, George, I found boxing. I box at a traditional, Brooklyn-style gym. Sometimes you just need to hit things, people. You have to sweat it out with a community of other people who are watching your back.<br />
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Mrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-37045336276361154572014-03-19T12:46:00.000-07:002014-03-19T12:46:36.773-07:00NewsWell, it's been a while since I've had the time, energy, willpower, what-have-you to sit down and update y'all about the kids. We got some potentially amazing news about this guy, Guy, today:<br />
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This brave little soldier may be coming to the end of his chemo road. We are scheduled for on last treatment in two weeks. We will follow his chemo with some chest x-rays to make sure that there is no visible mass. Depending on the results of the chest x-rays, and really the most likely outcome, we will then follow with a thymidine kinase-1 test, which, as I understand it, is a DNA blood test to check on lymphoma levels. This test almost never gives a false negative, but it can give a false positive. Depending on the results of this test and the chest x-rays, we may need to also do a full CT scan, which is nerve wracking not only because of the cost (ALL of this is killing us financially, but kids, man. We love our kids more than all the money in the world), but more importantly because Guy would have to go under anesthesia and, obviously, we want to avoid doing this whenever possible. Please keep us in your prayers, thoughts, wish on a shooting star, what-have-you. Now, no matter where we end up in 2 weeks, it is 98% likely that our little hero will not be in full molecular remission, especially since his lymphoma is T-cell, but it will give him enough remission to get back to life as usual until he relapses, at which point we will be looking at a whole new slew of possible treatments. Thank God this little bug is a fighter and a champion because he is enjoying a normal and wonderful quality of life. We want to keep it that way. For as long as possible. Forever if I had my way. So there's that.<br />
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Poor Coopsies is still a mess, but, true to form, he is also a brave little soldier. We have not yet been able to get him off of all his pain medication (he takes 50mg of tramadol/ultram every 8 hours and 300mg of gabapentin every night). He is doing fantastic with his acupuncture though and we have gotten him well enough to have started physical therapy. His physical therapy consists of half an hour of obstacle courses that focus on strengthening his rear legs and forcing him to lift up his paws when he walks... like REALLY lift them up. And he LOVES it. I mean, this dog is so naughty (sometimes it's a blessing he's not too mobile) that I can barely get him to walk half a block and I usually end up carrying him part way home. 60lbs of bulldog is at LEAST 180lbs of regular weight! I will set up an obstacle course in the backyard of our new house to keep him active.<br />
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"New house?!", you say. Yes. Unfortunately in the middle of all of this we are being forced to move. We will have been in this house 2 weeks shy of a year. Our landlords want to sell the place and we do not want to buy it. Our new house, which I found in 3 days of learning of the move, is truly a thorn in my side at the moment due to a few issues with the landlord (we are going from overly, inappropriately attentive to "tough shit" landlords) and just quirks with the house in general. I am confident we will be very happy there after much elbow grease, cussing, and champagne. We were also lucky to find a house fairly close to where we are now, which keeps us close to our oncologist and critical care vets as well as our regular vet. It also keeps us close to my parents (read: free babysitters). Speaking of the move, I need to get back to it. <br />
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xoxox and puppy kisses in spadesMrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-33253393019242899762014-02-05T20:42:00.001-08:002014-02-05T20:44:12.250-08:00Gong Hei Fat Choy?"Well, guess whose soft lil' arse didn't make it to yoga last week?", she proclaimed rhetorically. I really cannot remember why Tuesday night didn't happen, but I think it may have had something to do with the Intro to Stats class that my husband teaches at the local liberal arts college. But, really, we may never know. So, we decided to be resolved, dammit! Come hell or high water, we were going to yoga on Thursday! But we didn't because it's been a brutal week. On said Thursday I took my poor, broken-ankled dad and my handicapped brother to lunch. Afterwards we decided to pick up the kids and go see my mother at the bookstore where she <strike>shops</strike> works. Our driveway is incredibly icy because <strike>my husband</strike> somebody never shoveled it this winter. I knew I had to be careful getting Cooper into the car (I always lift him in and out). I found a dry patch and waited for him to get to me, but he took his little leap too soon and I had to step my left foot onto the ice to catch him and we both went down. Hard. I tried to brace all of the fall myself, but my poor, sweet, darling took some of it. So, yoga was out and tempers were high. Then things started to fall into place. We had Coopsies' first acupuncture and rehab appointment all set up for Monday. Magically, my property manager FINALLY came through with a renter. I am not a litigious person, but we were out a few thousand due to her negligence, so she was JUST in time. <br />
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But, alas! I forgot to wash my sheets on Thursday BEFORE the Chinese New Year and did them on Friday. "Oh, hello good luck, I'd like to wash you away first thing because I'm doing so well on my own." But I thought I was safe because it's the year of the horse and I'm a horse. I assumed automatic luck. <br />
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Not so. My girlfriend was home in Hong Kong for the New Year and she warned me that this is a bad year for me. I need to haul ass and get some sheep figurines to keep me safe. I don't take chances with this stuff. Are all horses highly superstitious?<br />
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So, Monday rolls around and the lease has just been signed and we are headed to borrow my dad's car for our trip to Park City for acupuncture. My car is having issues that we can't afford to fix right now with the oxygen sensor, so I felt this was safest. Maybe not. Since I had recently taken up a habit of falling hard while carrying my 60lb child, why not keep it up? I did. And how. I missed the last step of my parents' back porch and went down. REALLY hard. I took it all in my right knee this time, but at least I managed to hold Coops up and he remained unscathed. It's not like I need good knees considering all the lifting and carrying of the babe that I do. Next thing to go will be the back. Don't need that either. So, two major falls in less than a week. Go me!<br />
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... championed his way through one of his more difficult chemo treatments today. So, it's been the most expensive week ever. And, don't you fret your pretty little head, I'm just as soft as ever and my thighs are expanding by the minute.<br />
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If you want to help with our expenses, please consider buying some of my clothes. I have posted 6 pieces on Poshmark.com under the moniker lilarkin and I have hoards more to come. The posts were somehow directed to my Twitter (which I have never figured out because... long-winded, anyone?). You can find them there under the moniker @pariswithoutyou. Buy some clothes, save a life. It's NBD to you because you're a hero like that. And that's why I love you. Now get shopping.<br />
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xoxoxMrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-76498374045385688802014-01-27T19:41:00.000-08:002014-01-27T19:41:59.839-08:00It was a comedy of errors...... until it stopped being funny. Man, oh man, life is kind of a shit storm right now, but we are trying to weather it the best we can. But most importantly:<br />
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My little, snot-faced bundle of joy is 7 today! He picked out a pretty fantastic snake toy at PetSmart today. He's a picky little bug too. We walked the aisle and I showed him everything until he found the one he wanted to chomp. Then he promptly decided he was finished walking, so I got to carry him, treats and said snake, and (be) drag(ged by) Guy on his leash out to the car. Thanks for being my greatest form of exercise these last few months, you stubborn little pill.<br />
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In Coopsies' defense, he is in a lot of pain right now. We had x-rays done on Thursday and his arthritis is pretty bad on his hind legs, coupled with sciatica. We've got him on a pretty heavy drug regimen right now and we'll be adding acupuncture and physical therapy to our routine. *headdesk* I am still selling a ton of beautiful clothes and I even added 12 new pieces. I'm going to be trying out a site called Poshmark to do it, so I'll get you more info once I figure it all out. <br />
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Speaking of exercise, I haven't. Not since the beginning of October when Guy got sick. If you know me, you know I am addicted to staying fit and as active as possible, but sometimes life throws you a serious monkey wrench and you know the rest. So, my husband and I are taking a yoga class tomorrow. I am totally nervous, y'all. I mean, I have good muscle memory and I've put on a little bulk, but mostly I've become SOFT. Ewwww. And I am totally embarrassed to be putting on yoga clothes. OBVIOUSLY, I'll go totally baggy, but people are bound to see the softness. And, oh God forbid!, if my shirt rides up in downward dog or something. The horror! The poor, witless fools who will be walking into that class unprepared for such softness. It is their yuppy cross to bear and mine as well I suppose. But I REALLY need this. When I am not at all active, my pain sensors become excessively active and with the state of my CFIDD, that's a lot of pain and it's all the time. I'll take sore muscles over deep, full-body pain any day.<br />
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I've also applied for a project manager position with my husband's work, which is part-time and very work-from-home friendly to help out with this storm we can't navigate out of (stupid cars, stupid, cancer, stupid sciatica). Please send us all things positive.<br />
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xoxoxMrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-11196326580796073762014-01-14T17:32:00.001-08:002014-01-14T18:16:29.439-08:00Bless this MessThey couldn't keep us away. They tried to make Guy's chemo an every other week deal. Well, Coopsies was not having it. Any of it. He promptly got a terrible infection from the pollution and when we figured that out, he messed up his poor back leg. So, now the little bug is taking 50mg of tramadol every 8 hours for the next 5 days. That's the dose I take for my CFIDD when I get agonizing pain in my bones and tendons. And it kicks my ass. And, surprisingly, I do weigh more than my little fatty. He's totally on a diet too. We're praying that by taking it easy and subduing the pain, he will heal on his own, but I definitely foresee physical therapy in his future, which is why you should <a href="http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/1145286">buy my husband's ridiculously fancy BMW 5 series sports class</a> in midnight blue. It's your colour. Seriously. You look so damn good in midnight blue. It totally goes with your eyes or whatever. <br />
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There are some pretty sweet Betsey Johnson stilettos in there as well. Certainly ONE of my dapper duds really does go with your eyes. Chemo ain't cheap, y'all, but the prices on my clothes are!<br />
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<br />Mrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-52128617295734511102013-12-27T18:11:00.001-08:002013-12-27T18:12:41.023-08:00Liberty and Justice for All, Y'all<div style="text-align: justify;">
I hope you all had a great Christmas, etc. (seriously, I am WAY too lazy to write out all the many things you may have celebrated, so I give you an etc. with all my love). Speaking of differences and awesomeness, gay marriage (read: marriage) is now legal in Utah. Several appeals have been denied. Of course, our Governor is appealing to the Supreme Court, but that will take time, which means that there is time to get married. This is a HUGE breakthrough. Y'all this is UTAH. UTAH. This is HUGE. So, congratulations to all my friends and to every couple in love. It was definitely a Marry Christmas (pun!) in this ol' red state. I was especially thrilled to see that the reverend who married my husband and me out performing marriages like crazy. You go, Rev. Curtis Price! </div>
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So, let's get to the updates on sweet Guy. He is doing really well. I am going crazy right now. We had vincristine yesterday, which we have not had a problem with in past rotations. However, as a precaution advised by our oncologist, Guy is now getting half a can of pumpkin puree in his meals after this medication. This is one giant hell of a mess. Especially since I started letting Coops lick the bowl at the end (this is the ONLY way to keep him calm while I feed Guy). Little pumpkin face. </div>
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We are wishing you all a very happy new year! Please send your prayers, positive thoughts, wishes on stars or eyelashes, what-have-you to our sweet boy. I am also selling some gorgeous clothing to help pay for chemo, so leave me a reply if you're interested. I'm a size xs/0/25 and I have a knock-out pair Betsey Johnson stilettos that I have never worn in size 6 (fits like 6.5).</div>
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Mrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-57816018633534854312013-12-15T20:50:00.001-08:002013-12-15T20:50:12.791-08:00Guy UpdateSo, I know I haven't been present on this blog for a long time and I am basically using this URL- for the time being- to update those concerned about Guy. If you are not a Facebook "friend", or a personal friend then here's the short of it: Guy was given a death sentence called lymphoma. We are trying to defy that sentence as long as we can (we are fighting 0-2% chance of actually being cancer-free), which means that currently we are immersed in chemo. That is my life right now. Cancer is my life. Don't get me wrong... life is still wonderful, but it's shit as well. A whole new brand of turd. Cancer is cancerous. <br />
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Some of you may know that in late October Guy received his first dose of doxorubicin, which is one of the medications he was supposed to receive with his chemo. He had a severe and life threatening reaction to the drug that left our babe in the ICU for ~30 hours and mama still hasn't fully recovered. But he's a tough little bug and he bounced back like magic. Within a few days of the reaction his white blood cell count was back to 100% and, a week after that, so were his platelets. <br />
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My amazing brother and sister-in-law (I mean, I really just consider her my sister, but I don't want to get called on a technicality here) made the incredibly difficult decision to give Cooper to us permanently. While they love and adore him, it's really hard to keep up with a special-needs dog when you've already got 5 kids to keep in line. Also, Cooper and I are therapeutic for each other... the epitome of symbiosis; he is my rhino and I am his bird.</div>
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I needed some extra love (given and taken), so Cooper spent the week with us. He may or may not be spending a LOT more time with us. I'll let you know what I know when I know it. He helped Guy and I celebrate our 3rd Anniversary!</div>
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We also had an adorable, but failed experiment. We wanted to take the kids on a long walk, but as Cooper is a special needs pup, he can't get too far. We borrowed our neighbor's wagon:</div>
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It was adorable until he flew the coop (oh, I am on a roll, y'all) in a kamikaze-esque escape. Wagons can be scary, y'all. Then he still refused to walk. Sometimes you just carry the damn dog even if he is over half your body weight. That's called love.</div>
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So, that's what happened this week.</div>
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I was bad this week. There was a lot of take-out and delivery. The one thing I did cook was utterly unhealthy and comfort to the food to the max.</div>
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We made quick work of it. Seriously, my husband and I ate the whole thing in two days. Barf.</div>
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May your weeks be only photo montages of the good, dear reader.</div>
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Mrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-50405970829267708972013-03-24T21:28:00.000-07:002013-03-24T21:28:50.086-07:00Guy and ISo, this coming Thursday is an insanely important day:<br />
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It's the 3 year anniversary of the day Guy and I fell in love!!! It's also my mom's birthday, but, I mean, whatever to that. Or whatever. Guy and me 4eva! Above is a photo I took the night he came home with me and never left. What a total smoochface!</div>
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So, this has been an incredibly brutal week and I'm pretty drained. </div>
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I did sneak in a little retail therapy:</div>
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I'm going to try and get some sleep and write you a better post next week. Hey, maybe I'll even write 2 decent posts. Even though I am no longer involved in the "traditional" work force, I get incredibly antsy on Sunday nights and have a lot of trouble shutting my brain off. It used to be much worse when I was a nine-to-fiver and it has never managed to go away. My husband also suffers from the Sunday night jitters. Is this totally normal, or do I just need to up my Xanax?</div>
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That was a rhetorical question. Of course I need to up my Xanax... so, let's wrap it up, y'all.</div>
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I can't remember what day I cooked what for the most part, so I'll just wing it.</div>
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Philly cheesesteak stuffed green peppers. This recipe is all over Pinterest. It is everything it claims to be and more. Super easy and super delicious.</div>
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Southwest chicken salad in tortillas with avocado and spinach. </div>
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We ordered pretty much everything: house noodles, shredded pork and pork belly ramen, coconut milk "chicken noodle" soup, duck confit buns, magical cauliflower, and we ended with Guiness stout ice cream. This was a truly memorable meal.</div>
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On Saturday night we went to a dinner party with some of my husband's colleagues and that was really lovely.</div>
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Tonight we went to my mother's and I made italian wedding soup. That soup may be my very favourite recipe in my arsenal. Hit up <a href="http://pinterest.com/pariswithoutyou/">my Pinterest</a>, yo.</div>
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May you dance away the Sunday night ants in the pants.</div>
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It was a really busy week as far as work is concerned. Way too busy, but I have resolved the situation and life should be a little more manageable on that front. Also, you'll note, Guy is as ridiculously handsome as ever.</div>
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I am working on reigniting my Spring cleaning bug. It's not totally Spring yet, so that's what I'm going with for now. Let's talk about stuff:</div>
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I'm still really happy with all the products I've been using except for one: </div>
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I'm totally over the Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum. I might still apply this at night to clean lashes, which is not always possible because I can't get my waterproof make-up off without rubbing the living crap out of my rapidly aging eyes. Still taking suggestions for make-up removers. Pretty much begging for them. The point is that, for me, this stuff is just too many layers and my mascara gets crazy clumpy if I apply it underneath. Thus, it cancels the intended effect of making my lashes "visibly longer", rather making them look visibly stumpified. Don't take my word for it though. Honestly, the reviews for this stuff are incredible. It's just not working out for yours truly.</div>
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Seriously, look at the bags under my eyes:</div>
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I may have to trade in my beloved La Mer for something else. This will be a topic of discussion at a later date.</div>
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I also gave up on the coconut oil pulling altogether. It was a huge time investment and I wasn't really feeling or seeing any results. I guess I'll have to save up to get my teeth professionally whitened. But hope is not lost on the hair front.</div>
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First I got this:</div>
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I <i>THINK</i> I'm seeing results, but it is still rather early to make a conclusive statement. It seems like my baby hair is really starting to come in. I can tell that it's baby hair and not breakage because it's coming in evenly. It also seems to be promoting growth along my hairline where it, honest to God, looks like I'm receding if I don't have it dyed super dark (my hair is naturally dirty blonde). I'm super excited to continue documenting my results! I follow <a href="http://miloberry.blogspot.com/2011/03/review-ovation-cell-therapy-system-aka.html">Miloberry's instructions</a> almost to the proverbial "T" and I always leave step 2 on for 20 minutes to an hour. As you might imagine I get out of the shower and then back in to do so. </div>
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I have coupled my Ovation Cell Therapy, or ménage à trois-ed it with biotin and prenatal vitamins in an effort to really get my hair amazing. Fingers crossed, eyelashes wished.</div>
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Finally, I have been drinking 16+ oz of coconut water (I am still totally on the coconut water thing and I still totally hate the taste) with 1 and 1/2 tbsp of chia seeds and 1 tbsp of this:</div>
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It goes down pretty nice right after a workout, but on the days I don't make it to Xtend... barf. This makes me FEEL awesome to the max, however, so I force down every last drop. Bonus: this is prolly what my insides look like now:</div>
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Finally, I've added the goop newsletter to my routine. Sorry, folks, I love my Gwyneth and I think I would be utterly devastated if she weren't a total snob who didn't understand the common folk, the plebeians, the serfs such as I. Her last email had some really good advice for Spring cleaning one's closet despite one's standing. It's <a href="http://www.goop.com/journal/do/216/the-edited-closet?utm_source=goop+issue&utm_campaign=c017c18cd2-Goop_Issue_216_14_03_2013&utm_medium=email">worth a read</a> if you're into that sort of thing.</div>
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So, yeah, it's a wrap or whatever...</div>
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I worked. Almost every night. I ate work. And this amazingly simple, yet remarkably delicious pad thai at some point:</div>
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Hit up <a href="http://pinterest.com/pariswithoutyou/">my Pinterest</a>, y'all!</div>
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Also, I recommend slow cooking 4-6 chicken breasts every week or two. They pretty much shred themselves and you can freeze each breast individually to pull out and use as needed. Seriously, if you never listen to anything else I write, listen to that. </div>
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I'm exhausted. I'm so over this week, but I'm not over you, dear reader. Not even close.</div>
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Mrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-44296122728886069202013-03-14T20:57:00.000-07:002013-03-14T20:57:08.714-07:00I Got goop-ed... er, Sidetracked.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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You know, it has recently occurred to me that in the buttload of ballet and modern dance classes I took in college- and I took as many as I could fit in (mostly ballet)- I only remember once not having a live pianist. God bless you Vassar. How crazy amazeballs is that? And our studio was in an old gothic building next to an even older cemetery... it's like I WAS a Smith's album. An entire freaking album.</div>
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So, I'll write about spring cleaning later. And I'll update you on the new things I'm trying for health and beauty and the ones that weren't working. For now I am going down to do pirouettes in the living room.</div>
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xoxox</div>
Mrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-17070210096227473112013-03-10T21:22:00.000-07:002013-03-10T21:22:13.086-07:00I'm Back!!!<div style="text-align: justify;">
Oh my hell, drear reader... are there any of you still out there? This poor little blog has been suffering abandonment issues and I can't afford a blog therapist.</div>
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Oh, that's better. Nothing like a bulldog train to boost morale. So, here's what happened. I got crazy depressed. Unfortunately, I have a genetic predisposition for depression and it's something I have struggled with since I was a child. Let me tell you first hand, y'all, depression coupled with CFS is a potentially deadly combination. I am beyond fortunate to have an incredibly supportive family, an amazing husband, and the best dog ever. Also, we've had Cooper up in this piece for over a week. Bulldog heaven. </div>
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So, here's what happened: I sunk into a bout of depression and I didn't really know why I was so depressed. This only served to make me more depressed. I felt helpless and useless and too exhausted to get pissed off about it. Eventually I started pulling myself out, but I crashed. I tumbled fast and furiously back into days of lethargy spent in bed snuggling Guy with intermittent bouts of crying and a lot of wasted time on my iPad. Finally I returned to the land of the living and it was hectic because I had basically been neglecting everything for weeks. I had a buttload of catching up to do. And now I am catching up with you! </div>
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So, let's wrap-up the last three weeks!</div>
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Monday: I had to work, so we got sandwiches at Subway. I finally admitted that I hate Subway. </div>
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Tuesday: I made an awesome quiche! Secret ingredient = Stovetop Stuffing. How can I hate Subway and love Stovetop? Because it's stuffing... STUFFING!</div>
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Wednesday: Chicken Enchilada soup</div>
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Thursday: No one remembers. Seriously. </div>
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Friday: Blood orange sangria... yeah, I ate alcohol soaked fruit for dinner. It was delicious. </div>
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Saturday: Fend for yourself because I worked.</div>
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Sunday: Papa Murphy's veggie and pepperoni pizza. I made caramelized onions with swiss chard too.</div>
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Monday: My husband went to see the Jazz play (I was too depressed to leave the house) and I had leftovers.</div>
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Tuesday: Again, no one knows. We have NO IDEA.</div>
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Wednesday: We took my handicapped brother to <a href="http://www.saltlakemagazine.com/blog/2011/02/08/best-japanese-kyoto/">Kyoto</a> *drools*... I forgot to mention that we babysat him for a week.</div>
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Thursday: Chicken roll-ups with homemade pesto and mascarpone and spinach fettuccine with vodka sauce.</div>
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Friday: Spaghetti squash with kalamata olive and meat ragu.</div>
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Saturday: Work and pizza.</div>
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Monday: I had a farewell dinner for my friend who headed out to LA. We went for tapas at <a href="http://fincaslc.com/">Finca</a>... OMGZ!!! So divine! The water glasses are the bottom half of empty wine bottles!</div>
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Tuesday: Chicken Gloria with peas and cauliflower mashed "potatoes".</div>
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Wednesday: Shredded chicken tacos with black beans and caramelized onions and swiss chard.</div>
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Thursday: Work and chicken souvlaki from Crown Burger.</div>
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Friday: Work and a gyro platter from Crown Burger.</div>
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Saturday: Work and chicken souvlaki from Crown Burger.</div>
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Sunday: Meatloaf and potatoes at my mom's.</div>
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As always, hit up <a href="http://pinterest.com/pariswithoutyou/">my Pinterest </a>for recipes!</div>
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Mrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-41371878458690426882013-02-19T20:26:00.000-08:002013-02-19T20:37:07.598-08:00Zoolander: The Canine ChroniclesI have wonderful news!<br />
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Pascale Lemire, the wonder who brought us <a href="http://www.dogshaming.com/">Dog Shaming</a>, is creating a book and Guy is going to be featured in it!!! OMGZ! I had this darling photo that I sent in to the website 2 or 3 times. I'm not going to lie; I was totally affronted that it wasn't posted. Looks like they were saving it for a more permanent and selective home! I authorized the publication today and cannot wait to purchase said book, carry it everywhere, and make EVERYONE I come into contact with admire Guy's mug. Seriously, I am totally freaking out with happiness up in this piece. </div>
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Remember how I started <a href="http://pariswithoutyou.blogspot.com/2013/01/putting-pinterest-to-test-it-rhymes-wow.html">pulling oil with coconut oil </a>in hopes of whitening and strengthening my teeth? </div>
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Well, it's not working. At least it's not whitening. I stopped for the last four days, but I think I'm going to start again as I won't know how it has affected my hair, nor the strength of my teeth until I get into my hairdresser and dentist respectively. I'm super bummed about the whole whitening bit. I had high hopes. The only real visible difference I've taken note of so far is that my nails are pretty smooth. My index finger on my right hand got a snag very low in the nail that caused very painful and bloody tearing. It healed a week to a week and a half faster than these tragedies normally do. I suppose I'll start up again tomorrow. I mean, it's not going to kill me, right?</div>
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I mentioned before that I love <a href="http://pariswithoutyou.blogspot.com/2012/12/salt-lakes-little-treasures.html">Prana Yoga</a> for massage and that still remains true, but I finally had a MASSAGE! I mean the kind where the masseur (in this case) takes you seriously when you say that EVERYTHING hurts along with areas that are particularly problematic. </div>
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Dear <a href="http://www.grandamerica.com/grand-spa">Grand America Spa</a>,</div>
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My husband treated us to a couple's massage for Valentine's Day:</div>
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We love a couple's massage when we can afford to sneak one in. It helps me to have my sweetie in the room so that I don't feel obligated to make conversation with the therapist... seriously, what is wrong with me? (Prana doesn't have a couple's massage room, FYI). There was a spa we were pretty happy with that went out of business. Then we thought we would finally see what all the hype (and expense) was with the <a href="http://www.thekuradoor.com/">Kura Door</a>. Ummmm... I am putting it at the top of my three WORST massages EVER because it was so damn expensive (I remember all three vividly. I hold a serious grudge against a sucky massage). So, yeah, if we're going to fork out the dough, the Grand America is where it's at. Be sure to bring a swimsuit so that you can enjoy the indoor pool and jacuzzi before you hit up the sauna and the steam room.</div>
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Dear <a href="http://les-madeleines.com/">Les Madeleines</a>,</div>
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The photo above is HALF of what I ordered- after several consecutive days of going in for smaller batches. I LOVE macarons. I also love macaroons, but not nearly, nor so dearly as I love the former. And these are the BEST (that I've found in Utah). So, I gave 6 to my grandmother and saved 18 to last me and my husband a few days. Yeah right. I ate 6 right away. Then I snuck in 3 more. Then I got some bad news and plowed through the remaining 9- I ATE EIGHTEEN MACARONS IN ONE BRIEF SITTING I AM DISGUSTING I CAN'T EVEN USE PUNCTUATION I AM SO KANYE-ED UP ABOUT THIS SCHIZZ!!! I always thought the term sugar high was... well, just a term. I may as well have just bought cocaine and snorted it. My whole body was buzzing. I could not see straight. I could not concentrate. And, to my great dismay, I could not sleep. Thus, I snuck the beautiful, delicious, and deadly macaron into my give-up-for-Lent list. Now, those of you with self-control, rush your little butts to Les Madeleines and TREAT YOSELF! </div>
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Monday: We were invited to sup with our friends, Carol and Tom. Carol whipped up some awesome chicken tacos with caramelized onions and chard and all the fixins.</div>
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Tuesday: Italian wedding soup... I made this not too long ago and I'm probably making it again this Sunday. It is amazeballs and healthy! I halved the soup, but made all of the meatballs for another meal per usual.</div>
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Friday: We ordered nepalese after our massages from <a href="http://www.thekathmandu.net/">Kathmandu</a>... super delicious.</div>
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Sunday: We had brunch at <a href="http://pigandajellyjar.com/">Pig & a Jelly Jar</a> with our friends, Steve and Amy. I have been meaning to try this place for a while now and it did not disappoint. The chicken and waffles were a yuppie/health conscious version of the OG southern comfort of all comforts. And they were totally awesome. Everything was. Later we headed to my parents' where my mother had prepared what even she thought was a very subpar chicken dish.</div>
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Mrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-49564479889140457502013-02-17T19:50:00.000-08:002013-02-17T19:50:14.327-08:00We'll Talk Soon... Very Soon.It's been a long week and I have a whole bunch of nonsense to relay to y'all:<br />
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~ the BEST place to get macarons in Salt Lake, (and macaroons for that matter) and my journey into the world's greatest sugar high from said macarons</div>
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~ photos/link for one of my favourite meals ever... and it's totally healthy and simple!</div>
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~ everything else awesome/vaguely interesting/total crap that I'm forgetting to list</div>
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xoxox</div>
Mrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-37803019392261306122013-02-10T21:47:00.001-08:002013-02-10T22:09:32.782-08:00So, This Week Happened and WhateverWell, we are a monogamous canine household once again:<br />
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I have to admit that I am having Cooper withdrawals. Guy, on the other hand, is totally relieved to be the ONLY center of attention again. Here's the thing, while Guy is totally not amused when Cooper falls asleep on him:</div>
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I cannot get enough of it. That little monster snores like a machine gun. Dead serious. It sounds like a machine gun. Oh lawd, is it loud!!! One night, whilst I was covering my ears with a heavy quilt to subdue the blast from the snores, Cooper decided to make himself a nest on my legs... he can totally keep a snore going while awake and moving about. That dog can snore the living daylights out of anything. And it FEELS like heaven. It must be like being in the womb, but way better. I have never slept as well as I did with his snores rumbling through his great belly and expansive jaw along my limbs. Spas could charge a fortune for a Coop extravaganza. I spent the next 5 nights shoving my feet and legs under him and sleeping like a... well, prolly like a bulldog. </div>
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While I'm on a roll regaling you with tales of bulldog snores, let me add this: in an attempt to compete with his cousin, Guy was snoring as loud as his Old English snout would allow, but he just could not match the grandeur of that singularly impressive snore belonging to his English counterpart. But the attempt was totally darling if you have a bulldog obsession or whatever.</div>
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At any rate, I have been bemoaning this blog post all day. I mean, what is the point of having a weekly wrap-up if it's not written every week? And the interwebs are always touting consistency when it comes to blog success. So, I made a rule for myself that I would write- at the very LEAST- a post every Sunday evening, knowing full well that I hate rules. I HATE rules. And now I am constantly trying to rebel against my OWN rule. And this, dearest reader, is why I'm currently accepting applications for a freelance lobotomist. Send 'em over!</div>
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I intend to write a more inspired post soon! For now, I'll put you out of your misery and wrap this schnizzle up.</div>
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THIS WEEK FOR DINNER (is shameful!)</div>
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Monday: No one knows. Neither Andy, nor I can remember for the life of us what we ate. If the dog knows, he's staying mum.</div>
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Tuesday: This was when my ultimate <a href="http://pariswithoutyou.blogspot.com/2013/02/friendship-never-dies.html">girl from high school magically re-entered my life</a>, so I went home and hauled ass to go see her and her sweet family before they took off the following morning. I ate Taco Bell. And it was delicious *liesprostrateonthtegroundinshame* I just totally almost left that saying *liesPROSTATE... awesomesauce.</div>
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Wednesday: Stove top casserole with frozen peas. I do not mean I made this on my stove top. I am talking about the stuffing. AND I got the recipe from Kraft foods. Oh lawd in heaven, save me from my love of gross comfort foods. I threw the frozen peas in to add some nutritional value. No lies, I love this casserole. </div>
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Thursday: Roasted red pepper and goat cheese alfredo on linguine. I roasted the peppers myself, y'all. I also roasted artichokes with garlic, lemon and olive oil.</div>
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Friday: my oldest brother was in town, so we met him and my dad at <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-dodo-restaurant-salt-lake-city">The Dodo</a> for some reliably tasty and low-key noshing.</div>
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Saturday: I ordered Chinese and this happened:</div>
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I am all sorts of allergic to seafood, including fish. There must have been some fish sauce in the noodles I ordered, which means sexiness and nausea ensued. Thank god there was no shellfish involved! I am fortunate that my shellfish allergy does not lead to anaphylactic shock, but just SEVERE food poisoning. Did I not tell you I'm allergic to EVERYTHING?!</div>
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Sunday: we went to my parents' and I must be REALLY low on iron because I ate THREE steaks. It's a good thing I already have myself signed up for a rigorous week of Xtend Barre!</div>
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Speaking of which, my husband is coming to a couples' class on Tuesday that they are doing for Valentine's. This should certainly provide blog fodder.</div>
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Speaking of which, Be My Valentine, dear reader... 'cause you know I love you and whatever.</div>
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So, y'all prolly thought I was avoiding you, or whatever, but let me assure that my super post-poned weekly wrap-up is more than justified. First:</div>
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These guys! And you're all like, "Whoa!", or "Yeah!", or "MOARRRRRR!!!". I totally have more, but let me first explain my myself. It was the SuperBowl or something on Sunday. All I know is that people kept alluding to some big TV event. I hadn't watched TV for nearly 3 weeks, so I was like, "What IS it?!". And then I found out:<br />
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There was a Law & Order: Original Gangsta MARATHON. OMGZ!!! If you think I did not watch 10 episodes straight, you are wrong. Dead wrong. Jack McCoy 4eva! (I totally need to tattoo that on my butt). Do you forgive me for my neglect? Do you understand that in no way could I have done anything else? Good. We're back on speaking terms.</div>
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So, <a href="http://pariswithoutyou.blogspot.com/2013/01/putting-pinterest-to-test-it-rhymes-wow.html">the oil</a> pulling is still happening:</div>
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I don't feel any noticeable difference. I'm still pretty early in the process, which, as far as I can tell, could go on for as long as you like... I'm talking 'til death do us part. I tried to take a photo of my teeth, but as you have relentlessly witnessed on this blog, dear reader, my photographic skills leave a LOT to be desired. Speaking of Law & Order, I always imagine that if I were the "perp" on an episode of SVU- like a kidnapper, not a rapist... get your mind out of the gutter- the kid would only be able to describe me as "the yellow-toothed monster"... damn you genetics!</div>
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Above would be the police sketch of me in said Law & Order: SVU episode. I have great things ahead of me, clearly. The point is that, while I <i>think</i> there is some difference in the colour of my teeth for the better, my husband is confident that there is.</div>
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This is totally my sleeping arrangement as of late. Bulldog heaven, y'all. Aslo, I need to get this level of stink-eye down:</div>
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During my time at Vassar, and on several non-Vassar related trips to NYC over the course of my lifetime, I have been known to give semi-important people the stink-eye in elevators. Always in elevators. For reasons soon to follow, I will be spending more time in LA and I need to get my stink-eye down pact. I mean, there aren't that many elevators, but LA is absolutely DROWNING in SEMI-important people. I can't wait!</div>
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So, this week has been filled with nothing short of miracles of all sorts and sizes. Point in case: I ran into my very best friend from high school at work yesterday. She was in town only until this morning and ended up at Anthro seemingly by accident- I totally believe in fate, y'all... fate brought me my sweet Guyguyguy. We haven't seen each other in over a decade. And it was a joyous reunion, but I have to admit I was so insanely nervous at first. Like she was going to think I was a loser both in life and looks. I am just riddled with insecurities and I need to control my nasty habit of projecting this onto others. So, happiness ensued and I need to get to LA to continue said happiness and reuniting.</div>
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And then there was a little miracle that I have been praying for constantly... that my sweet, beautiful, talented, and dearly loved friend, <a href="http://shewalkssoftly.com/">SheWalksSoftly</a>, would make it to LA for second opinions and further help for some ungodly health dilemnas she has been facing. And she made it! My heart sings! </div>
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My beautiful friends are a short and (RELATIVELY) inexpensive flight away... and I could never forget to include my lovely <a href="http://www.lolaberlin.com/">Lola Berlin </a>without whom this blog would have remained nameless. Paris really isn't the same without you!</div>
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Sorry, Christmas. You just got SHOWN. So, let's belated-ly wrap this kisser up:</div>
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THIS WEEK FOR DINNER:</div>
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Monday: Philly cheesesteak stuffed green peppers with rosemary and olive oil bread (I bought the bread). I forgot to photograph these because I could not wait to eat them. They make amazeballs sound like one trite adjective. </div>
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Tuesday: Slow cooker beef stroganoff with buttloads of fresh dill... I forgot to make a vegetable, but I'm fairly certain dill counts.</div>
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Wednesday: We headed out to <a href="http://www.lacainoodlehouse.com/">mi la Cai</a> to sate my pho craving. This trip was, sadly, not up to par.</div>
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Thursday: My husband lost his spaghetti squash virginity, which I served with a tomato basil sauce (it was store bought *hangsheadinshame*) and then destroyed all low carb/healthy goodness with my <a href="http://pariswithoutyou.blogspot.com/2013/01/thirty-four-going-on-fourteen.html">pesto pull-apart ooey-gooey super cheesey bread</a>.</div>
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Friday: We went skiing with my dad and my friend Steve at <a href="http://www.skisolitude.com/">Solitude</a> (can you believe this is my 30th season?!)... we were pooped and had leftovers.</div>
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Sunday: All the awesome locally owned pizza places were closed so we ordered Pizza Hut (no offense, but... BARF!!!). I mean, I HAD to watch 10 hours of Law & Order to deal with that. I literally had a salt hangover on Monday.</div>
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A million cheers to good friends and small miracles!</div>
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Mrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-39187488314341003622013-01-31T16:46:00.000-08:002013-01-31T16:46:24.596-08:00Putting Pinterest to the Test... It rhymes. Wow...I am dreaming of warm weather and the days I can take my little dreamboat backpacking in the Uintas again:<br />
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Damn straight he carries his own pack... seriously though, is that the cutest thing ever? A bulldog who can go backpacking? Cutest. Thing. Ever.</div>
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This week's wrap-up is going to be crazy full of bulldog heaven, y'all, because Cooper is coming to be babysat tomorrow for a WEEK! </div>
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Snow pics will be coming shortly. We have buttloads of snow right now and I have never seen a pup who loves snow like little Copper Cottontail (he hops down stairs- because he's too heavy to just walk- like a great, fat bunny).</div>
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At any rate, let's get to the point, shall we? First, I bought a new package of Dr. Dennis Gross's alpha-Beta Daily Face Peel </div>
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In other news, I am trying out two things I saw on Pinterest. The first is sort of a mash-up of things I've heard to do separately that apparently comes from Dr. Oz. Is this guy credible? I mean, I understand that he's Oprah's right hand man, but knowing that this was also the case with "Dr." Phil- whom I have always found a bit loathsome- does not fill me with a sense of security. Whatevs. <a href="http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/swimsuit-slimdown-plan">So, one to three times a day I have been drinking ~8oz of grapefruit juice with ~2tbsp of apple cider vinegar</a> and a heaping tsp of honey. It's supposed to help you lose weight and blahblahblah. All I know is that I have been hearing about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar practically my whole life and grapefruit in general seems to be a hot topic when it comes to weight loss lately. For me, the honey is just there to make it taste less gross. I can vouch that I feel more full with less food when I do this, which is good because I am totally a binge eater... like a one big meal a day kinda gal. This is something I am trying to change. </div>
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The second thing I am trying is a gigantic pain in my genetically cellulite-y butt. It's called oil pulling and it claims all kinds of wondrous benefits like weight loss, detox, teeth whitening, better hair, better sleep, and perfect skin. I am kind of buying the whole teeth bit after some online research. Usually I am really skeptical about my online "research", but swishing coconut oil around for 20 minutes every morning isn't going to kill me, and... what if? What if my genetically disadvantaged teeth became stronger, less sensitive, and WHITE?! Well, hand me the coconut oil. This is really a tedious process, but I don't mind it too much. <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2303191_oil-pull-health.html">The How-to</a>. I am also making sure to floss right before bed. I tried "pulling" last night before I realized that best results should be achieved in the morning. I did it again this morning. Will update with any progress.</div>
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This is a BIG DEAL. When I rescued Guy he was 3 and 1/2 years-old and he'd been badly beaten as evidenced at his recoils when people tried to pet him. My poor sugarplum was terrified of being hit and/or kicked. Now this big, o'l manly baby feels safe enough to sleep with his belly exposed!!! Seriously big dealio. </div>
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Speaking of faces, I took step-by-step of my <a href="http://pariswithoutyou.blogspot.com/2013/01/lions-and-tigers-and.html">"every day face"</a>. The photography still leaves a lot to be desired, but we're getting better up in this piece. I, like, so totally have camera+ on my iPhone or whatever (I still don't understand this damn fancy phone). Let it be known how much I love and adore you, dear reader. Here comes a series of photographs of my unsightly, 3-mile-long face with a lazy-looking eye and a forehead that rivals Tyra Banks *chokesonsobs*. Also, my hair was totally flat, so, yeah... here goes (because I care!):</div>
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This is me with just <a href="http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?keyword=erase%20paste&skuId=1073691&productId=P208603&_requestid=91834">Benefit's Erase Paste</a> on for concealer and contouring. I also put a little around the edges of my nostrils, but there wasn't a "shape" available to illustrate this.</div>
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Next I apply <a href="http://www.sephora.com/ooh-la-lift-P1287?skuId=1139724">Benefit's Ooh la Lift </a>like so:</div>
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Then I I dab it in to my skin softly with a finger, follow with the next under eye and cheek bone, finally dabbing it along the top of my upper lip:</div>
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This I follow with <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Powder-POUDRE-UNIVERSELLE-LIBRE-88623?sku=88625">Chanel's Natural Finish Loose Powder</a>:</div>
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Next I hit up my pink Chanel blush and eyebrow powder, both of which I acquired in the '90s. Before you chide me on expiration dates and sanitation, tell Chanel to STOP DISCONTINUING THE THINGS I LOVE *weep,sigh,moan,lament*!!! </div>
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I use more blush than I could get the photo to show. I like a rosey-ass cheek, but I do not verge on clown despite my husband's pleas... ha! Thanks to my new find, I can follow up with <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Eyeshadow-ILLUSION-D%27OMBRE-122567?sku=122570">Chanel's Illusion D'Ombre cream eyeshadow</a>, which is way dreamier than this photo depicts:</div>
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Then I curl my lashes and hit them up with three separate products. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/diorshow-maximizer-lash-plumping-serum-P266528?skuId=1255462">Diorshow Maximizer</a> and two coats of <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/loreal-voluminous-million-lashes-waterproof-mascara-blackest-black/qxp367370?catid=183542">L'Oreal's Voluminous Million Lashes Waterproof Mascara </a>on the top lashes and <a href="http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?keyword=clinique%20bottom%20lash&skuId=1305358&productId=P279510&_requestid=92309">Clinique's Bottom Lash Mascara</a> for the bottom lashes... duh. Lastly, I slap on another discontinued Chanel product I like to call "an awesome shade of shiny lipstick":</div>
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And there you have it, folks. After posting all these pics I kind of feel like I should change the name of this look from "Every Day Face" to "Less Dead Face". </div>
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Monday: Homemade italian wedding soup that was insanely good... in no small part to going crazy with the fresh dill. I halved the recipe, but made the full batch of chicken meatballs to use for another dinner. Unfortunately the butcher at my neighborhood grocery is about 1,000 years old (but just as sweet) and he could not comprehend that I needed uncooked chicken sausages removed from their casings. After much stress I left with fully cooked chicken sausages. Try to remove the casings from those babies. It's like an hour of carpal tunnel and enough cussing to make a sailor blush. Follow that with having to slice all the sausage into VERY tiny pieces and you've got yourself 40 rage meatballs... they were still totally delicious after my rage subsided.</div>
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*UPDATE: So, y'all know that I have been working on <a href="http://pinterest.com/pariswithoutyou/guy-s-look-book/">Guy's Look Book</a> and it's awesome and gender-bending and Guy is the dreamiest dog of all the dreamy dogs who ever dared to dream. TALK ABOUT BEING A DAY LATE AND SEVERAL MILLION DOLLARS SHORT: <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/menswear-dog">THIS</a> just popped up on the interwebs. *itgivein* *headdesk* *weep,moan,sigh,lament* *shakesfist* *moretearsitis* etc., etc.</div>
Mrs. Roger Federerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00416830995096755928noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7534377066984372128.post-73279391803277258562013-01-25T19:27:00.002-08:002013-01-28T19:09:20.437-08:00Lions, and Tigers, and...So, I finally got <a href="http://pinterest.com/pariswithoutyou/guy-s-look-book/">Guy's Look Book</a> onto <a href="http://pinterest.com/pariswithoutyou/">my Pinterest</a>:<br />
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This look is pretty gender neutral, but he looks ridiculously cute in my clothes (OMGZ! We wear the same size, y'all) and he's really learning how to wear heels like a boss and still look all sorts of manly.</div>
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So, early this morning I woke up to take my little monster out and feed him. I was feeling amazingly terrible. I think the whole state has been feeling like hell because the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inversion_(meteorology)">inversion</a> is the worst I ever remember it being. I mean, I am huffing my inhaler just to walk from the house to the garage... yes, I get the irony. I've also mentioned that my CFS is being a real dick as well. This morning hit a pretty serious low. When my body is really shutting down I get these aches in my bones. It feels like all my marrow has turned into mercury because there is this metallic twinge to the aches. And oh how it ACHES... in EVERY SINGLE BONE! I also had a headache of a truly ungodly nature. It was bad. While I was debating taking a percocet or a tramadol rendering myself helpless for the day, the only cogent thought I could form was this:</div>
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The mortality of bears makes me very, very depressed.</div>
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That's Bart. His mortality is very, very depressing. Fortunately he left a son behind, although said son is not quite as grand in stature as Bart himself. I have several photos of Bart Jr., because he was recently in a film here in Utah.</div>
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At any rate, several years ago I drew a self-portrait for my husband of me in the morning based on Bart:</div>
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Seriously, I look EXACTLY like that in the morning. Speaking of looks, I've made some changes in my make-up routine. Lately I don't want to go all out with the bronzer, highlighter, and eyeshadow pallet. Instead I stick with my "every day face". This starts with the application of Benefit's Erase Paste to contour and conceal under my eyes as well as any blemishes:</div>
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And so my love affair with Chanel is reignited! This powder is AMAZING!!! My skin feels so light. It looks light. It stays put. It is perfect. Seriously, I hope never to use another powder and I resent myself for sticking with the shoddy product I'd been using before. I follow this with a pink Chanel blush I've had since the '90s. Don't judge. In my adventures at Chanel I FINALLY found a cream eyeshadow I really like so far. Illusion D'Ombre:</div>
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Colour: Abstraction. This was really the icing on the cake. It is subtle, but the shine is oh-so-pretty and it adds just the right amount of dimension that I was missing. Then I hit up Dior to test out Diorshow Maximizer, a "lash plumping serum". I've been reading about this product for several months now and so far I really like it. It definitely needs some time to tell if there are any real results. </div>
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Is that the cutest, weirdest, kangaroo-esque, little bundle you have ever seen?</div>
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So, we totally cut back on alcohol last week all up in this piece. My CFS gave me the middle finger big time and I was pretty much bed-ridden except for <a href="http://xtendbarreslc.com/wp/">Xtend Barre</a> and working at Anthro. I deserved it and then some. I had really underestimated how much I'd been indulging and how hard it is for my crap health to keep it together in such awful, self-imposed circumstances. I feel SO much better! So does our bank account! </div>
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Speaking of Xtend, I was having an incredibly difficult time getting out of bed on Thursday and I was really sore from Wednesday's class. Nothing short of The Force was going to get me out of bed. I threw on my <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7534377066984372128&pli=1#editor/target=post;postID=5201139988694913308">Star Wars leggings</a> and a yoga shirt, which I tuck in. It looks pretty ridiculous, but I find it more comfortable. I mean, I had no dignity anyways... not even enough to try and get off the remnants of waterproof mascara that I couldn't remove the night before- I need y'all to help me find a good make-up remover!!! Basically I looked sexy as hell and made it to class with no time to spare:</div>
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We needed a photo break there. It felt right. At any rate, to my great surprise and horror two girls from <a href="http://cityhomecollective.com/">cityhomeCOLLECTIVE </a>were there to take pictures of our class. All the instructors were dolled up, hair and make-up. Everyone was wearing<a href="http://shop.lululemon.com/home.jsp"> Lululemon</a> and looking, well, appropriate. And then there was me. I could have opted not to be photographed, but I decided to say, "SCREW YOU!" to my body dysmorphia and self-loathing and just go for it. So, yeah, keep your eyes peeled for <a href="http://cityhomecollective.com/blog/">their blog</a> and my little arse clad in Vader and the Emperor. </div>
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Remember how I was going to keep you updated on <a href="http://pariswithoutyou.blogspot.com/2012/12/erica-weiner-is-all-up-in-this-piece.html">Erica Weiner</a>'s piece for Antro? </div>
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Better late than never? This dreamy necklace also comes in silver glitter. It's as if you were Angelina Jolie and this were Billy Bob Thornton's blood except in this case Billy Bob is a unicorn, or a leprechaun. Get it around your neck.</div>
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Today I was inspired (or bored out of my gourd... it rhymes, it must be true) by my husband and my unfinished project:</div>
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That is one seriously princess-y mermaid, y'all. This in turn led me to keep dressing the dog up to create his very own look book. Like, he's all, "Hey, <a href="http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com/">Atlantic-Pacific</a>, SIT DOWN!" Dog's got style. He is one gender-bending ball of awesomeness. I had a Pinterest board created for just such an occasion, but Pinterest is being a total dick. It would not let me upload any of my photos. I was cool about it. I decided to create an account with<a href="http://imgur.com/"> imgur.com</a> thereby giving the photos a URL from which to pin. To no avail. I'm still pretty bent out of shape about it, but for now you can see Guy in all his girlish glory at <a href="http://pariswithoutyou.imgur.com/">my imgur</a>. You will not regret it. </div>
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OMGZ! Guy NEEDS this... to look like <a href="http://pariswithoutyou.blogspot.com/2012/11/walrusses-and-weather.html">my husband</a>. There is so much need for this, it's ridiculous. And there are <a href="http://pariswithoutyou.blogspot.com/2012/11/walrusses-and-weather.html">instructions</a> on how to recreate it! While I am certainly a suitable seamstress, this goes far beyond my prowess of the sewing machine. We are totally taking bids- like, WE WILL PAY YOU- to make this for Guy. I'm also going to ask my tailor, who is nothing short of amazing, but I thought I'd put it out there for you first, dear reader, because I care... or whatever.</div>
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Monday: I actually cooked. I made a very low-fat noodle kugel (low-fat is totally a relative term when addressing a noodle kugel, however). The recipe is on <a href="http://pinterest.com/pariswithoutyou/">my (uncooperative) Pinterest</a>. I have a very special hate in my soul reserved for raisins, so I alter the recipe. This is like the most protein you will ever get in one casserole.</div>
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Guy is back to 100%. I was fairly confident that we were going to be at an emergency vet appointment on Monday morning, but he was looking better, so I just held him tight until about 3pm and cleaned his face every 15 to 30 minutes with a hot washcloth. Boom. I'm a wizard. A wizard with a canine antibiotics prescription.</div>
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So much Cooper! So much doting from yours truly! So much jealousy from Guy!</div>
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Bulldog heaven, y'all. Stinky, burpy, farty, hairy, snorey, sneezy, spitty heaven.</div>
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And I actually cooked this week! Before we get to that I wanted to give you my final opinion on coconut water. The votes are in and while it tastes worse than licking a bulldog (I speak from personal experience), it is better at hydrating than drinking straight water. And it's expensive as hell. I'm going to see if I can grab some at Costco. On my days off I plan to hydrate with regular old, nasty tap water because I'm good about it. But on the days I work, coconut water is my buddy. I hate to admit that I can also attest that it is good for a hangover. We have made a decision in this house to cut WAY back on the booze for health reasons, both mental and physical, as well as fiscal reasons. I see serious productivity heading my way... this could get scary! </div>
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Extra strength, baby! And I REALLY want to try the Ovation Advanced Cell Therapy System to get my hair super awesomesauce:</div>
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Don't take my word for it. Check out <a href="http://miloberry.blogspot.com/2011/03/review-ovation-cell-therapy-system-aka.html">Miloberry's review</a>. In fact, check her out in general. Good stuff. Another product that Miloberry turned me onto is Chanel's Natural Finish Loose Powder. I wore only Chanel make-up until I was in my 30s because I'm so hyper-allergic to the world. This comes just as I'm about to run out of the mineral powder I've been using:</div>
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Of course it's limited edition... why, Chanel?! WHY?!?! YOU ALWAYS DO THIS TO ME! *smotheredsobs*. Speaking of make-up, I still cannot find a remover that actually gets my mascara off- it's super waterproof. I read about this baby on <a href="http://hudabeauty.com/">Huda Beauty</a> and I'm hoping it's the miracle I've been waiting for:</div>
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I am still open to suggestions on make-up remover before I go ahead and order the Bioderma, however. Hit me up, y'all. Other products I would like recommendations for are as follows:</div>
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DRY SHAMPOO... I am not going to wash my hair every day. It just won't happen. I'm lazy AND it's not good for the ol' locks. I also want buttloads of volume. My dream hair is basically that of an aspiring country singer. There is no such thing as too big.</div>
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MAKE-UP REMOVING WIPES... for those nights that I am too tired to go through a whole routine. And, again, get my mascara off! I beg of it. The thing I was attracted to with the Bioderma Sensibio H20 was how everyone talked about it leaving your skin feeling amazing and not oily. Can there not also be a wipe of this caliber? </div>
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That's all I can think of, but if you have a must-have product I have a must-know-about-it going on up in this piece.</div>
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So let's wrap this schizzle up, yo: THIS WEEK FOR DINNER:</div>
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Monday: Artichokes baked with garlic, lemon, and olive oil. We dipped these in the leftover pesto sauce I used for my <a href="http://pariswithoutyou.blogspot.com/2013/01/thirty-four-going-on-fourteen.html">cheesy pull-apart heart attack of deliciousness bread</a> from last week. So ree-dick-a-lous-ly good.</div>
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I also made some pork buns from the Chinese market later on because we were still hungry *headdesk*.</div>
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Tuesday: Pork and veggie stuffed green peppers in the crock pot. I used half spicy italian sausage, which really saved the dish.</div>
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Wednesday: I made pepperoni rolls and a salad with an awesome homemade greek dressing. My husband actually ate salad, like that is how good the dressing was. My husband considers catsup a vegetable. I mean, I have to sneak veggies into meals like he's 4 years-old. So, this dressing was damn good. We dipped the pepperoni rolls in more leftover pesto sauce and homemade pizza sauce and had my mother and brother-in-law over.</div>
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Thursday: leftovers</div>
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Friday: It was the one year anniversary of the day my husband proposed to me and I was all, "Ok, whatever." And I've said, "Ok, whatever" every day since!</div>
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We went shopping and then we had a fight and I cannot remember what in God's good name we ate.</div>
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Saturday: We went shopping again for my handicapped brother's birthday present and stopped off at <a href="http://www.tasteofrediguana.com/">"A Taste of Red Iguana"</a> in the food court at City Creek Center. Heaven. Not of the bulldog variety, but pretty awesome nonetheless.</div>
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Sunday: Dinner at my parents' house for my brother's birthday. My husband was thrilled that said brother chose hot dogs and hamburgers. I was thrilled to have an excuse to eat nacho cheese Doritos. </div>
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You can find most of my recipes with alterations on <a href="http://pinterest.com/pariswithoutyou/">my Pinterest</a>. </div>
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So, that's it, y'all. Sweet dreams and I hope to see you in the comments.</div>
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xoxox</div>
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