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Lifehacks: 10 Tips To Make Life Easier Pump up the volume by...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:29:30 -0500

Lifehacks: 10 Tips To Make Life Easier

Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone & iPod  in a bowl - the concave shape amplifies the music.

Bake cupcakes directly in ice-cream cones, so  much more fun and easier to eat.

Freeze Aloe Vera in ice-cube trays for soothing  sunburn relief.

Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box  by securing with a rubber band.

Turn your muffin pan upside down, bake cookie-dough  over the top and you have cookie bowls for ice-cream.

Store bed linen sets  inside one of their own pillowcases mean no more hunting through piles for a match.

Pack shoes inside shower caps to stop dirty  soles rubbing on your clothes - you can find them for free in just about every hotel.

Baby powder  gets sand off your skin easily - add it to your beach bag for a quick clean up!

Find tiny lost items like earrings by putting a  stocking over the vacuum hose.

Make an instant cupcake carrier by cutting  crosses into a box lid.

remeber the time when...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:39:50 -0500

I sprained my ankle? Oh we were living in rego park so this must’ve been before I was in high school. We were getting off the elevator

(typing a post on a smart phone does not work!)

To be c..

the beast unleashed

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:34:00 -0500

I’m so encouraged by my friends who are training for the upcoming half marathon in March. It’s pretty shameful that I haven’t completed any of NYE challenges, but I also like to think that this month was a good practice for the challenge that awaits in February. (yes, sitting on my ass)

Feb 6 2012 - March 6, 2012
run, jog, walk, c r a w l 100 miles!

it’s ON like donkey kong
wish me luck…

The new year can be a daunting experience for me. the moment when I look back the year and say to...

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:05:00 -0500

The new year can be a daunting experience for me. the moment when I look back the year and say to myself ‘what did I do?’

New Year is that time where you’re making a list and checking it twice to see in what areas you want to improve, change, or even challenge yourself. I can never keep my New Years resolution and if you’re like me, you may be asking yourself ‘what is the point’? Honestly, I don’t 100% feel like there is a point, but I know instead of sitting on my butt hoping that something will happen, anticipating something new will happen, or looking for a new adventure to fall … why not make your own adventure? and… what better time than New Year? I’ve come up with several mini adventures and a couple of BIG adventures. Wish me luck!

Big adventures:
be more organized
drink green juice every morning
save x amount or greater every month… you know, for the future
and red meat for dinner 3x a week only

To be continued…

remember the time when...

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:17:00 -0500

… we created a gmail account for you? I don’t recall you using it until I stumbled upon these and i couldn’t help but to laugh out loud.

love how I can look back at these memories that remind me of him without sobbing (maybe a few tears - seems natural enough) God’s love, mercy, compassion, grief, anger, passion are chiseled down to the shortest verse in the bible, two words that tells me if the Son of God can cry then it’s okay for me to (once in awhile): Jesus wept.

perfect day (and it's not over yet)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:11:31 -0500

- went to bed at 9PM and woke up at 4AM (jet lag)
- google hang out with the kids from Kathy’s Home (what a great way to start the day!)
- Went into work to find a slice of a pecan pie and a chocolate banana pecan pie on my desk
- coffee break with extra shot of espresso (i’m up!)
- My credit card bills for the month of December is under $500; the irony. (looking forward to paying that off).
- client sent us a lithuania tree cake
- Boss said to me, “you guys did an outstanding job this year.” (bonus points).
- dinner and drinks with friends to celebrate the day God created you and your continuous journey with Him.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”

oh, happy day!

“the problem with the myth of “the one” or “we’re not meant to...

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:28:10 -0500

“the problem with the myth of “the one” or “we’re not meant to be” is it assumes that words, gifts, quality time, touch, and service is the glue that holds the relationship (marriage) together, when really it is your commitment to relationship (marriage) that safeguards the words, gifts, quality time, touch, and service.”

Source - (Just Do Something by: Kevin DeYoung)

can’t resist these holiday red cups from SB =)

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:18:00 -0500

can’t resist these holiday red cups from SB =)

what a sweet, soothing song to listen to before bedtime…

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:13:00 -0500

what a sweet, soothing song to listen to before bedtime…

http://gizmodo.com/5854649/best-costume-use-two-ipads-to-create-an-awesome-gaping-hole-in-your-gut be...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:37:35 -0400

http://gizmodo.com/5854649/best-costume-use-two-ipads-to-create-an-awesome-gaping-hole-in-your-gut

best costume ever! technology never cease to amaze me!

We Think, You Drink.

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:22:00 -0400

I realized what a large role food plays in my life — even something as simple as heading to starbucks for that morning cup of joe, putting together my lunch, and bringing it back to my desk is a welcome break in my day. I love to cook, shop for food at wholefoods or the farmer’s market, and I read food-related blogs daily. Food is also a key part of my social life — if I’m not at home cooking, I’m often meeting up with friends over a meal. I’d imagine this isn’t the case for everyone, but cutting out food for three days actually means that I’m not particularly social – I’m stuck to work, the gym, and home. As I was scheduling the cleanse, I found it difficult to even find three days in a row to not incorporate any sort of food-related event. Unbeknownst to everyone, I say farewell to social life for three days beginning next Monday. I am committed to doing it now, just to help my body purge the “toxins” that has been building up during the course of my everyday life (and boy, do I build up toxins).

Looking forward to Burger Joint next Thursday!

deliciousness

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:54:20 -0400

I came across a new food blog by Nutmeg Nanny today. Tho much of her inspiration comes from Rachel Ray (grunt), she sounds very creative with her recipes. For example, her cheesecake stuffed strawberries sounds heavenly, refreshing AND not to mention it’s the perfect portion size for those who are watching what they eat, *ahem… (I raise my hand)

my boss doesn’t know it yet, but next week I plan to be sick with a cough so I can stay in, unwind, and cook. Daring enough to try my cooking? In return I ask that you BYOWine to pair.

remember the time when...

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:21:00 -0400

…we’d watch the yankees together?

i’ve been a yankees fan as long as I can remember (‘95) I was 10 years ago and I can recall spending the majority of my weekend watching the Yankees with my dad and brother. It was such a great father/daughter moment. A time where I’d put my barbie dolls and crayons down to sit on the coach and scream at the TV when a yankee would get a hit or strike out. i keep watching because of unpredictable moments I have with my dad, moments like unexpected high-fives and hip bumps and moments where he’d fist pump to a W. The more games they played means the more opportunities I had to spend time with him.

Yes, with the loss last night, I can still imagine my dad’s reactions to each hit/strikeout/run. It might sound corny, but frankly I don’t watch baseball because I play baseball. I don’t get smarter or know more about stats. And I definitely don’t watch because I expect the Yankees to always win. I just expect them to play, and for me to watch, and to be able to -at least for couple hours - spend time with my dad other than doing something else.

quest for #28

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:52:00 -0400

bring it! please please please beat texas this year, I can’t stand Nolan Ryan…

wellness

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:34:04 -0400

it’s a start.

work has taken so much of me this past several weeks and it’s beginning to show. I’m...

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:44:00 -0400

work has taken so much of me this past several weeks and it’s beginning to show. I’m taking notice the difference in me through my daily activities; “did you call social security for me?” - i’m a bit forgetful these days. ”lets meet at 7PM” - punctuality doesn’t seem to be working well with me.

I can’t seem to get a break, so after i signed off remotely from work (2 hrs ago) i made the decision to unwind and find stillness to gently remind me of peace. Yes, this world is a s.t.r.e.s.sful place. But, even tho you live in this world, you are not of it (john 17:16). Instead of being consumed, the Lord declares, for i know the plan i have for you. plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11) Sounds like a great promise. I’m wondering why it is not yet manifesting in my life, perhaps i’ve been spending much of my energy on the things of this present life as oppose to seeking God. One will lead you to peace, but the other seems to lead to stress.

Serving a God of Love, He has made it clear that the stress and burden you don’t have to carry it alone for his yoke is easy and his burden is light (Matthew). I needed to unwind, to stop and think of all the things He has already done for me and ‘tis so refreshing. Recounting His blessings for myself and gives me the reassurance that He will come through this time too.

delve with an attitude of thankfulness and a promise that will soon follow, joy and peace

i can sleep easy now. thanks tumblr!

S and I are taking knitting together! (we’re making it...

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:36:00 -0400

S and I are taking knitting together! (we’re making it into a competition)

The pushover side of me says, “whatever you want” and the prideful side of me thinks, “oh please! this man thinks he can do better than me? it’s knitting! it’s a woman thing to do! I totally got this!”

(5 mins later…) after looking through the instruction manual, it kinda reminds me of this picture:

huh?!?!

6:30pm on a Friday night and my only source of entertainment is...

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:19:00 -0400

6:30pm on a Friday night and my only source of entertainment is this colorful rubik’s cube at work =,(

((edit)) I’m obsessed with adhesive notes

LOL!!!!! love Phil Dunphy!

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:29:52 -0400

LOL!!!!! love Phil Dunphy!

honesty IS the best policy

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:43:54 -0400

.::to be continued::.