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    30 Things

    Several years ago Glamour released the article, “Turning 30: 30 Things Every Woman Should Have and Should Know.” Recently they also released this book based on the article. Do you agree with these? By 30, you should have … 1. One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you’ve come.  2. A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family.  3. Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour. 4. A purse, a suitcase, and an umbrella you’re not ashamed to be seen carrying.  5. A…

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    Truths and Lies: The Reveal

    Well, a whopping two of you responded with your guesses. Let’s see who got the most correct shall we? 1. I hate peas TRUTH 2. Until age 22, I was deathly afraid of escalators TRUTH…embarrassingly true 3. J was my first boyfriend LIE…although he likes to pretend 4. I have been to Spain TRUTH 5. On our first ultrasound, the technician originally thought Ben was a girl LIE 6. I laugh when I get really uncomfortable TRUTH…not always appropriate 7. My sister and I are 7 years apart LIE…we are 11 years apart 8. I broke my arm in first grade falling off the monkey bars LIE…I’ve never broken a…

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    You Win Some, You Lose Some

    Katie over at Keep Calm and Carry On posted this cute idea and I decided to play along. Win: Starbucks red cups are back Lose: The really good drinks have a bazillion calories Win: It’s light outside when I’m getting ready for work Lose: It’s dark before I even start dinner Win: I own 3 really cute pairs of sunglasses Lose: I’ve lost them all Win: My friend Mrs. Bojangles is about to have her baby any day now Lose: Absolutely nothing! Win: Scarves. Lots and lots of scarves Lose: J hates when I wear one Win: I wear them anyway:) Win: Christmas is only 44 days away Lose: I only have 44 days to…

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    Truths and Lies

    Let’s play a little game shall we?  Tell me, which ones are true and which ones are lies… 1. I hate peas 2. Until age 22, I was deathly afraid of escalators  3. J was my first boyfriend 4. I’ve been to Spain 5. On our first ultrasound, the technician originally thought Ben was a girl 6. I laugh when I get really uncomfortable 7. My sister and I are 7 years apart 8. I broke my arm in first grade falling off the monkey bars 9. I was on a flight with Woody Allan 10. I have never swam in the ocean Check back on Monday to find out…

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    I Believe

    not wanting to have kids does not make you selfish reading before bed is a great way to fall asleep in giving your child the most opportunities and experiences as possible, even if they will never remember some of them that having money may not make you happier, but it can make things easier naps should be mandatory for all adults in the workforce, especially stay at home moms saving is not as fun spending, but oh so important really good food is worth the price being kind is way under-rated many of the general ed classes you have to take in college are a waste of time being in…