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they call me kiddo

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although i never exceled in my english and literature classes throughout school, i really do enjoy reading for pleasure.  after i graduated from college, i found i again had time to read for myself, without any expectation for reports or exams afterwards.  i did a quick search online and saw that a local book club met at the barnes & noble down the road.  i found out what the fiction forum was reading that august of 2010, and although i didn’t finish the book in time for the meeting, they invited me to join them at the café table with open arms.

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when it snows, she will bake

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sour cream cake

all the snow and ice down here in atlanta has kept me cooped up in my condo.  thank goodness i made a trip to kroger beforehand!  the last three days i’ve been by myself since our office has been closed.  i’ve been able to accomplish quite a bit for work and for the house, but there’s only so much one person can do.  so!  i decided i needed to do something fun and bake a cake.  this sour cream streusel cake is a recipe from my aunt cindy out in los angeles.  enjoy!

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almost risotto

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risotto

tonight i was jonesing for something delicious and hearty, something healthy for me, too.  i came upon this recipe, a risotto remake, through active.com, since i sometimes like to call myself a runner.  the dish was flavorful and, as i mentioned, quite hearty.  it makes a very large potful, so you will have plenty for your family or enough for leftovers all week long.  i served mine with pork tenderloin, a great pairing to round out this meal.  enjoy!

e-b-g-d-a-e

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guitar

as you may already know, i love music.  i love everything about it.  the concerts, the videos, the cd’s (yes, i do still buy compact discs).  i grew up playing piano and french horn, both of which i never mastered but enjoyed to the fullest.  i do not own a piano, because where would i put it in my cozy condo?  and i do not own a french horn, because, well, because i’m not a professional musician.  so, how was i to satisfy my thirst for some kind of personal musical talent?  my friend nathan was quick to swoop in and provide the answer:  a guitar!  he owned a couple and played himself and was thrilled at the idea of having someone with which he could share this hobby.  like most times, i didn’t need a whole lot of convincing.

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red velvet cupcakes

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today is my co-worker ohhee’s last day with the company.  she is moving on to a new and exciting beginning with her fiancé sam in los angeles, california.  she is certainly going to be missed, so in bittersweet honor of her departure today, i specially made her requested red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.

cupcakes

the cake batter is delicious, as is the frosting.  the recipe yields 30 cupcakes, so i might recommend doubling the frosting so that they can be generously topped.  enjoy!

mix and match

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as i travel through the “real world,” fashion continues to become a very interesting and fun part of my life.  this morning while i was picking out my office outfit, these two pieces whispered, “wear us together.”  i did, and it was a wonderful idea.

prints

mixing the blue polka dot print blouse with the houndstooth skirt is a quirky but intriguing match.  the polka dots are subtle enough that they are not overwhelming, but they bring some extra interest to the outfit overall.  i am usually a tad hesitant when putting prints together, but i thought these just looked so cool together.  i threw on some black tights, black pumps, silver jewelry, and out the door i went!

i might be obsessed

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polish

i grew up watching my two sporty brothers in all of their athletic endeavors.  there were all-star baseball seasons, basketball games, and post-victory snacks.  so i made it through my middle and high school days as somewhat of a tomboy.  umbro running shorts and hand-me-down t-shirts were my staples.  it wasn’t until i graduated from college and into young adulthood did i discover my personal style.  it was somewhere in my mid-20s that i uncovered the wonderful world of nail polish.

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