tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28119793744792107162024-03-14T02:11:46.926-07:00Flying Through LifeSheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-49913649040920917352011-11-01T08:53:00.000-07:002011-11-01T08:54:58.365-07:00Captain!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As many of you probably know, Josh and I have been anxiously awaiting the announcement of whether he would be awarded a Captain position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess I’ll cut straight to the chase and say, </span><span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">YES! HE GOT IT!!!</span></b> Woo Hoo!!!! I couldn’t be more excited & happy for him!</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">But let me just tell you...it’s been a loooong month!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We should have found out about 3 weeks ago...but due to many, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">many</i> technical difficulties with their system, they continually delayed the final award list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>FINALLY, they released a statement saying it would be posted at 10:00pm on Friday, October 28<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So of course, when Friday night came around, Josh and I anxiously sat in front of the computer and watched the clock tick to 10 o’clock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The clock finally struck 10, we loaded the webpage, and of course – there was no list to be found. </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">So we literally sat in front of the computer and hit <em>refresh</em>...<em>refresh</em>...<em>refresh</em>....for about an hour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By 11, I was just pissed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We figured there was yet <strong>ANOTHER</strong> “delay,” so we decided to just go to bed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Well, I then proceeded to dream about this whole situation all freaking night!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I dreamt we never found out, I dreamt that we did find out, but he didn’t get it, and I dreamt we found out that he <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">DID</b> get it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By the time I woke up, I had no clue what was really happening!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once I pulled myself back into reality, I reached for my iPhone on my nightstand and loaded the webpage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(This was at like 7:00am mind you and my eyes were barely working.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once I was able to focus, I realized they had posted the list around 2:00am...<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">But I couldn’t just look at it!?!??<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was Josh’s job....<em>not</em> mine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I couldn’t find out before him!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I laid there, stared at the ceiling, and decided if I should wake Josh up or just let him sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take a wild guess what I did....</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">“JOSH...THE LIST IS OUT!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>GET UP! WE HAVE TO LOOK AT IT!!!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Of course his eyes shot open, he grabbed my phone and we loaded the list while laying in bed, haha!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He scrolled down and it said Captain beside his name!</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We were sooo excited all weekend long...it was great </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We went out to Chili’s that night & celebrated and then came home & sat in front our fireplace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ahhhhh....it was such a nice weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want to re-wind the days!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Anyways...that’s the story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to update on this!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll be posting more info soon...</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bookmark: _MailAutoSig;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">XOXO,</span></span></div>Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-17731244688919876662011-10-24T15:38:00.000-07:002011-10-24T15:38:15.030-07:00Erin Condren Life Planner discount!!<div style="text-align: center;">
I know, I know...everyone has been talking about the <a href="http://www.erincondren.com/">Erin Condren</a> Life Planners. And you're probably sick of hearing about them, but yet you secretly want one, right?!?</div>
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Well that's been me for the past several months, but I just couldn't justify spending $50 on a planner. That sounds ridiculous. But these planners are just different. They're extremely personalized, colorful, tabbed, and filled with just the right inserts to get your life organized. (stickers/labels included...ahhh!) See pictures below! =) Or stop by the Erin Condren website and see how great they look!</div>
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Sooo...after waking up this morning and perusing the internet, I randomly found this great Plum District deal. You spend $25 dollars for $50 worth of Erin Condren products. PLUS, when you sign up with Plum District, you automatically get $5 subtracted from your first order. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">PLUS</span>, I found a Plum District coupon code that takes another 10% off your order. Just type "fabulous" into the Promo Code section.</div>
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So my grand total was 17.50! How awesome is that?! </div>
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This really isn't a saving money/deal finding type of blog...but I know a lot women out there might be interested. So if you are...here is the link: <a href="http://www.plumdistrict.com/three_for_free/6efc5c6aa4/click">Plum District: Erin Condren discount</a></div>
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Unfortunately, this discount is only good for 1 day and I've heard in the past that they can actually sell out. So if you're interested...jump on it! This discount can also be applied to her other products if a planner isn't really your thing.</div>
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XOXO,</div>Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-25658332598419077652011-10-15T09:02:00.000-07:002011-10-15T09:02:56.422-07:00I'm back!<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello again :-)</div>
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I'm home safe & sound from my San Francisco trip! But really, I've just been slacking in the blogging world because I've been home since Tuesday morning...woopsssss</div>
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I've just been tired & pretty busy this week. But anywho...</div>
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San Francisco was WONDERFUL! I truly had an amazing time. The city is absolutely beautiful, the weather was perfect, and it was great for us all to be together as a family. Here are some pictures that highlight our trip:</div>
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Golden Gate Bridge...obviously. All together again :)</div>
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The Island of Alcatraz! So cool...but SO creepy!!</div>
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Inside the Alcatraz Penitentiary...ha!</div>
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About to get some yummy seafood! :)</div>
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Blue Angels! The airshow just happened to be in San Fran that weekend. How perfect was that?!? Josh was in absolute heaven. And to be honest, so was I. Seeing jets soar through the sky and knowing how much love Josh has for aviation makes my heart feel warm inside. People need to appreciate flying more. It's freaking sweet!</div>
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And last, but <i>certainly </i>not least, The Painted Ladies. Yes, this was from the opening credits of Full House, aka: Best TV show of all time. This was probably my favorite spot in the entire city. It shows such a nice contrast between the old & the new. A line of Victorian Homes with the skyscrapers as a backdrop. </div>
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And yes, I did see the original Full House house. BUT...it was while we were on a tour and we were just driving by. I tried to snap a picture super fast but it didnt really come out. How lame. But at least I was still there!!! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">for a second</span></div>
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I'm really sad our trip is over, but honestly, it just made me want to start planning our next vacation asap. I'm thinking a Mediterranean cruise in April! How awesome would that be?! It would start in Rome, Italy and then go to Sicily, Turkey, and (Athens) Greece. What are your thoughts? I've never been on a cruise before, but that sounds like an awesome way to see some beautiful places. I feel like Josh and I need to get one more big trip in before we have a baby. </div>
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Okay...so on a completely different note - Josh <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">STILL </span>has not found out if he's been awarded Captain. I mean seriously. This is getting ridiculous. Ugh...whatev. Hopefully I have some news on that subject soon. </div>
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XOXO,</div>Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-69724057848344819152011-10-10T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-10T08:00:05.995-07:00Guest Post #3 - Happy List<div style="text-align: center;">
Hi Friends,
I want to say thanks to Shea for giving me the opportunity to post on here today. I really enjoy reading her blog, and I'm sure she's having a great time in San Francisco. (I LOVE SF)</div>
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My name is Tammy, and I blog over at <a href="http://bayparkdream.blogspot.com/">Lemons, Avocados, and the Bay</a>. My blog is all about my sweet man, our San Diego adventures, fashion, travel, good food, and well the things that make me happy. Speaking of "happy", I thought it would be fun to share with you a list of some of the simple things that make me smile.</div>
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1. Quiet Saturday mornings all to myself. This past Saturday it was just the couch, magazines, my kindle, and some Sex and the City. You can read more about that <a href="http://bayparkdream.blogspot.com/2011/10/today-its-just-me-couch-some-magazines.html">here</a>
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2. This guy right here. He makes me laugh, is always there for me, and just wants me to be happy (I could say he always listens, but let's be real... he's a boy and he doesn't always listen =P)<br />
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3. The arrival of seasonal drinks at Starbucks. Seriously, why can't they have Salty Caramel Lattes all year?
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4. Living in San Diego. Seriously there is just something so sweet, calm, and relaxing about living in this beautiful place. If you haven't been here, come visit. :) You will love it.
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5. Learning about a new yoga or pilates reformer pose and deciding I <i>really</i> want to figure out how do the pose. Working on reaching the pose, finally doing the pose, but knowing I have a long way to go before I am able to master it. I've been told that yoga is all about the journey, and not the final destination. I think I have to agree.
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6. Reading, and especially that bittersweet feeling I get right after finishing a great book... Just finished "The Help" and loved it!
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7. Attempting to bake, and somehow ending up successful. Last week I made pumpkin bread pudding and it was soooooooooooooo good. I found the recipe <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/pumpkin-bread-pudding/">here</a>.
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8. Traveling! There are few things that make me happier than exploring a place I have never been to before.
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9. Riding down the boardwalk on my beach cruiser, and ringing the bell. It's bbbrriinnnggg always makes the tourists smile.
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10. This little blog of mine, the time and dedication I have put into it, and what it is becoming. It's funny how this little hobby has turned into something I absolutely love and am becoming pretty passionate about.
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Thanks for taking the time to read about the things that make me smile. I hope my list made you smile a little too. Interested in writing your own happy list? You can link up to my happy list on Thursday at <a href="http://bayparkdream.blogspot.com/">Lemons, Avocados, and the Bay</a>.</div>
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<b>Thank you so much Tammy for taking the time to guest post for me! I really appreciate it :-) I love your blog and I'm excited that I'm currently in your HOME STATE having a *wonderful* time! </b><br />
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Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-73213327851259394192011-10-08T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-08T08:00:03.404-07:00Guest Post #2 - Fall Trend<div style="text-align: center;">
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Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-179867292849630212011-10-07T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-07T08:00:12.606-07:00Guest Post #1 - Mama Laughlin<div>
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I am Mama Laughlin. Now, brace yourself for some inappropriateness... that's sort of my thing.
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I'm not the wife of a pilot like Shea- my husband is an electrician if you MUST know. But I am mom of soon to be 2 boys.
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Shoot me.
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Okay, don't really. I seriously have the cutest kid in all the lands. (What? I do!)
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And I'm pretty sure this next one is going to be equally as good looking.
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He get it from his mama. :)
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But in all seriousness, I love my son more than anything in this world and can't wait to expand our family!
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This is our family last Christmas.
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I know what you're thinking, and you're right, I WAS skinny.
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I worked my ass off to be that skinny. Literally.
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Because before I got pregnant, I actually looked like this.
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And then I got pregnant in 2009. Delivered my son weighing in at 217 lbs.
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And then I became an obese, 200 lb. mom. Something I'd always feared.
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And then one day when my son was 6 weeks old I said "ok, I think I want to be skinny". And from that day forward, I worked my butt off to be just that.
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It took me nearly 10 months to lose 60 lbs.
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It is one of the best things I've ever done for myself and one of the things I'm most proud of.
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I kept track of my weightloss on my blog and posted pics with each 10 lb. loss.
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I didn't take a magic pill, follow some ridiculous diet, or have surgery. I did it the old fashioned way- I put down the fork and picked up my tennis
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I truly believe the key to weightloss is hard work and consistency.
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If I can do it, ANYONE can.
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Now days, I look more like this.
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I have had a fit pregnancy this time around and am still feeling great at 34 weeks.
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I truly believe that's because I've continued to eat mindfully and stay active throughout this pregnancy.
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I also know that post-baby body won't be NEAR as bad as it was last time and for that I'm thankful.
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I will, however, be documenting my post-baby weightloss again on my blog and hope you'll stop by to watch this mama get fit again!
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And say hello if you're new, I love meeting new friends!
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Until next time,
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Peace, Love, & Baby Fat
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<b>Thanks so much Mama Laughlin! I love your blog & I'm so excited that you were able to do a post for me! I'm honored :-) </b></div>
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<b>Tomorrow's guest post will be Ashley from <a href="http://placestogothingstobuy.blogspot.com/">Places to Go, Things to Buy</a>! I hope you stop over!</b></div>
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Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-76054463955011058042011-10-05T13:19:00.000-07:002011-10-05T13:19:57.732-07:00No Update...<div style="text-align: center;">
Yesterday evening, Josh was supposed to find out if there was a possibility of him upgrading to Captain. Well....yesterday came and went...and no list was released. </div>
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I seriously predicted this would happen. I really don't want to bash his company especially since they haven't ever screwed Josh over <i>(and sometimes that's normal for an airline to do)</i> and his job is pretty stable <i>(something to be cherished when working for an airline)</i>.....</div>
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His company is always late with everything! Putting lines (AKA: schedules) out, seniority lists, the new contract, and now I can add this to the list... which of course is the one that we're most on edge about. Apparently the system that was supposed to compute the entire realignment just didn't work. Wonderful. You would have thought they'd do a trail run first?? Hopefully they get it figured out soon!</div>
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Ohhh well, time will tell. Enough of my complaining! Until then, I'm sure Josh will be compulsively checking his crew account to see if they've released anything. </div>
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Keep keeping your fingers crossed!!! :-)</div>
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XOXO,</div>
Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-18368403658321683782011-10-02T15:52:00.000-07:002011-10-02T15:56:03.507-07:00Captain Spot?<div style="text-align: center;">
So this should be quite an interesting week...</div>
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A few weeks ago, Josh's airline announced a "Realignment" notice which basically gives the pilot's the opportunity to "bid" to fly other planes. Since his company recently merged with 2 other companies, there are now a total of 4 different types of planes.</div>
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So because of this realignment and there being new planes to bid for, Captains might choose to fly something different. In turn, that may create a few open Captain spots. If things work out <i>just right</i>, Josh could <i>maybe, just possibly </i>be awarded a Captain. ...which would be crazy/so exciting!</div>
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But honestly, there are just too many things that have to work out perfectly. At first we were quite hopeful, but the more Josh ran the numbers, the more doubtful we became. We just keep telling ourselves that if it doesn't work out this time around, it's for a reason and his time will come when it's right. On the bright side, if some people upgrade to Captain (but not enough for him to be reached), he'll soar in seniority and hopefully get better schedules. </div>
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Ughh...who knows. This pilot business is just too complex. </div>
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One thing I don't like about the airlines is the fact that <i><u>everything</u> </i>is based on seniority. Although it makes everything "fair", it's not based on merit. In other words, Josh could be <b>THE BEST</b> pilot in the entire world, but he wouldn't be awarded a captain spot until everyone hired before him got it too. I don't like it!! I like my job where if you do really well...you are given a promotion or somehow rewarded. </div>
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Anywho...the list showing if anyone was awarded a Captain spot comes out Tuesday evening. However, we can't even get our hopes up because that's just the "Initial" award. If anyone wants to make changes or decline anything, they can. For example, if a Captain changes his mind about going to a different aircraft, they can decline and then that open spot goes away. The "Final" list comes out Thursday night and that's the important one. If his name is on there, then we're off to celebrate!</div>
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So if you all could just cross your fingers for him, that would be wonderful. I'm really not expecting him to actually get it...but we can at least hope, right?!?</div>
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Whatever happens, happens. But I'll definitely keep you all posted!! Think happy thoughts! :-)</div>
Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-80727006066720919132011-09-28T14:02:00.000-07:002011-09-28T14:02:13.769-07:00What I'm Loving Wednesday<div style="text-align: center;">
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Regardless of the season, temperature, weather - my lips are almost always chapped. It's kind of ridiculous. So throughout the years I've become an expert on good chapsticks. Carmex is <b>by far</b> the <u>best</u> chapstick out there! So next time you're standing in line at the grocery store and you're in the mood to try something new, grab one of these suckers off the shelf!<br />
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I really try to be as healthy as I can, but when I think of being "healthy," food and exercise usually come to mind. But we have to remember that our skin is the largest organ of our body. So anything we slather onto our skin/head will immediately be absorbed into our bodies. I recently purchased Loreal's Eversleek shampoo because it's sulfate free. I was kind of nervous at first because I know they put sulfates into shampoo to make lathering easy. But I was pleasantly surprised! It lathered quite well and made my hair feel extra soft. Good purchase.<br />
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O-M-G. I'm sure many of you are quite familiar with this dessert...but I made it over the weekend to take to a party and it was probably the best dessert I've ever made. You can find the recipe <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/strawberry-pretzel-salad-2/detail.aspx">here</a>. It was a pretty simple recipe...just a few separate steps. It's always a crowd favorite... YUM!!<br />
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I'm LOVING that Josh is HOME and it's Wednesday!!!! As soon as I'm finished typing this post, we're going to make dinner and then spend the evening together...I feel like a real married couple, haha. I'm really not sure why he's home (some random thing with this week's schedule), but he'll leave again tomorrow morning for just a few flights that day and then return home tomorrow night. All in all, this week won't be too bad. And then at the end of next week... SAN FRANCISCO!!! Woo hoo!!</div>
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Have a lovely evening everyone!</div>
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XOXO,</div>
Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-75392624964568722862011-09-26T10:54:00.000-07:002011-09-26T11:44:22.062-07:00Looking for Guest Bloggers!<div style="text-align: center;">
As some of you know, I will be in San Francisco visiting my brother October 7th-10th. Soooo, I was hoping a few of you might be interested in guest blogging!</div>
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I'm open to all topics...but my favorites are beauty, fashion, money-savings, pilot lifestyles, healthy living, etc. </div>
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If you're interested, please comment below or send me an e-mail at mrspilotwife@gmail.com and we can work out the details!</div>
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Thanks so much! I've never done this, so I'm kind of excited ;-)</div>
Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-78665120059147938852011-09-25T18:30:00.000-07:002011-09-25T18:34:01.711-07:00A Wicked Weekend<div style="text-align: center;">
Many months ago, my awesome mother surprised us all (me, Josh, my mom, & step-dad) with <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Wicked </span></b>tickets. I'm sure many of you are familiar with it already...but in case you don't know, it's a Broadway show and it's <u>fabulous</u>. We didn't travel to NYC...the touring company just came to Pittsburgh.</div>
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Wicked is based around what happened prior to "The Wizard of Oz." Therefore, to fully understand the story line, you need to be pretty familiar with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Wicked Witch of the West, etc. Needless to say, (for Josh's sake) we watched the The Wizard of Oz on Friday night in preparation for the show on Saturday....haha. But wow...I am REALLY glad we did. I forgot how many references there were and he probably would have been pretty confused. </div>
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We woke up early Saturday morning and met Josh's parents at our favorite (breakfast) restaurant, Perkin's. That was nice since his Gram was in town visiting and we don't get to see her as often as we'd like.</div>
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After that, we pretty much rushed home and got ready since we had tickets for the Matinee show. Usually I prefer going at night, but my mom was able to get much better tickets if she chose the earlier show. Good decision on her part because we had wonderful seats...about 10 rows from the stage. Just far enough back that we could see the entire stage perfectly. </div>
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As I mentioned above, Wicked was fabulous. Like, <b>so freaking good.</b> However, it was my second time seeing it and it will never compare to my first time. I was fortunate enough to have seen the original broadway cast in NYC with Kristin Chenowith and Idina Menzel. That night was <i>magical</i>. I was pretty worried I was going to be disappointed with the traveling company, but I wasn't. Their voices were SUBERB and they completely lived up to my expectations. </div>
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Josh also loved it. Let me just say, I am very thankful to have a husband that actually enjoys these kinds of things. There are so many guys out there that would just refuse to see a musical with their girlfriend/wife because it's too "gay" or boring. So thank you hubby - you are awesome. </div>
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After the show, we all went out for dinner at Max & Erma's which is a fun restaurant that's right across the street from the theater. It was nice to be on a "double date" with my parents...albeit different, but nice.</div>
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My former boss had a party at his cabin. We got there at about noon and stayed until mid-afternoon. No joke...it was by far, <u>the nicest</u> cabin I've ever seen in my entire life. It was something you'd see on HGTV or something. I really wish I would have taken pictures...but then again, it may have been weird if they caught me taking pictures of their bathroom. It was right along the river too, so the view was just breathtaking. </div>
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After we got home, we did our usual <b>get-josh-ready-for-his-trip</b> routine and now we're both curled up on the couch watching the Steeler game. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Ahem...Go Steelers!</span></div>
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Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-20716862679562252302011-09-21T14:22:00.000-07:002011-09-21T14:22:59.330-07:00My First Blog Award!<div style="text-align: center;">
Yay!!! I received my very first blog award!</div>
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Thank you Miranda from <a href="http://diesunddas33.blogspot.com/">Aimless Translation</a>!! You definitely made my day. </div>
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The rules of this award are to say 3 random facts about yourself and then pass the award along to 5 other bloggers.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1.</span> I have a step-brother who currently lives in San Francisco and we're going to visit him in October! I am <b><i>so </i></b>excited <u>AND</u> I can fly for free. Seeeee...there are definitely perks to being a pilot wife ;-)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2.</span> I am obsessed with the TV show Full House. I have <i>every</i>. <i>single</i>. <i>episode </i>memorized. This ties back into my random fact #1. If you don't already know, that show was set in San Francisco. In other words, I will actually get to see/take a picture/hyperventilate/whatever else IN FRONT of the <u>ACTUAL </u>FULL HOUSE - HOUSE. Shea=Pumped.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">3.</span> I played piano when I was younger for 7 years. Yep...7 freaking years. And do I have anything to show for it? Nope. Playing piano was one of those things my mother made me do because she insisted that I would appreciate it later in life. But my heart just wasn't into it. I had no desire to play and therefore, no motivation to ever practice. I'll be turning 25 in a few months and I still don't care if I can play or not. It just shows that if you don't have a true determination to do something from within <i>yourself</i>, you're probably not going to accomplish very much. </div>
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Here are the 5 fabulous bloggers that I pass this award along to:</div>
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<a href="http://smelly-life.blogspot.com/">The Smelly Life</a><br />
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I absolutely <u>LOVE </u>these blogs. I can't say enough nice things about them...so you should definitely check them out. I get beyond excited when I see they've written a post. Thank you all for keeping me entertained! <br />
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Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-69063250717193653342011-09-19T14:01:00.000-07:002011-09-19T14:01:58.033-07:00Fall Bucket List<div style="text-align: center;">
I saw this great Fall Bucket List floating around the blogger world and I just <i>had </i>to snatch it up!</div>
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I seriously love every single activity on this list. I want to do <b><u>everything</u></b>!!</div>
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Especially the corn maze! I've always wanted to do one and every single year it somehow slips by unaccomplished. This year <i>will be</i> different.</div>
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If you can think of another fall activity that this bucket-list is missing...leave it in the comments section! (Except Haunted Houses...I'm a chicken and refuse to subject myself to that kind of terror.)</div>
Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-73732464760005534282011-09-16T16:24:00.000-07:002011-09-26T10:42:03.020-07:00Finding the Joy<div style="text-align: center;">
Hi Ladies!</div>
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I am thrilled to be linking-up with my dear friend over at <a href="http://gracefulstjs.blogspot.com/">Momma St. J Says...</a> for Finding the Joy Friday.</div>
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As I type this, I am curled up on my couch in front of my fireplace. I'm so cozy! There's a chill in the air and I <i>love </i>it. We bought our first pumpkin pie of the season and I fully intend on enjoying it as soon as I'm done typing this post. YUM :-)</div>
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Today was Josh's first day off from his trip, but instead of relaxing, he worked all day on our house project. When we first bought our house, every room was covered in medium brown/oak trim. It did look nice - but we both really love white trim/doors. So, we reluctantly took on the project of repainting <i>everything</i>. Oh. My. Gosh. This project sucks. We finished with the first floor, took a few months off, and now we're back to it again. I came home from work today and was pleasantly surprised by how much he'd done. Thank you again sweets! I really appreciate it.</div>
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Do any of you know what these amazing things are?!?! Ok, so their real name is "Osage Oranges," but for some reason everyone refers to them as Monkey Balls. I'm not sure I want to know why...</div>
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Anyways, they keep spiders out of the house! They're pretty hard to find each year because it frosts too early/too late (can't remember which one, but the timing as to be just right). But I was driving home tonight and I saw a woman selling them along side of the road!!! I immediately stopped the car, turned around, and filled a plastic bag up with monkey balls. Good times.</div>
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Here are my randoms for this rainy Monday...</div>
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We attended a wedding over the weekend and it was *beautiful!* My co-worker had been planning that day for over <u>2 years</u> and I was there for her the whole time. I wasn't a bridesmaid, but I sure felt like one! The decorations/details were perfect, the DJ was amazing, and we had a fabulous time! Congrats to the newlyweds! Here are a few pictures of our night :-)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Sunday was the start of Pittsburgh Steeler football! Although the game turned out pretty badly, it's only week 1 and I still think we're a pretty good team this year. I have faith! We actually watched the game at a friends house which was really fun! We recently started hanging out with this couple and it's been great having double dates. All of our friends live soooo far away, so we're really excited that we now have some friends that live close (literally 3 minutes away) and we both get along with them really well. </span></div>
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I finally got a new lap-top! Yayyyyy! No more broken letter "D!" It's an HP ProBook with some really cool features. I'm still getting used to it...but so far, it's been great.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Yesterday we watched a lot of the 9/11 specials and it was so surreal and incredibly sad. I just can't even imagine what those people had to go through on that horrific day. Being married to a pilot makes it even more strange. As a pilot's wife, I actually don't worry about Josh having to deal with terrorist attacks...but maybe I should?! Ugh...I don't know. I just pray that God will continue to protect him.</span></div>
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This week should be easy-peasy. Josh leaves tomorrow (Tuesday) morning and comes back Thursday afternoon. So he's only gone 2 days! <i><u>I'm excited</u></i> :-)</div>
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That's all for now! Hope you're all having a great start to your week!</div>
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Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-7543933715086056512011-09-08T16:44:00.000-07:002011-09-08T16:48:29.413-07:00Tooth Update<div style="text-align: center;">
So here is my lovely tooth update...wait until you hear this story!</div>
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And yes, this would only happen to <i><u>me</u></i>. Anything that could possibly go wrong with someones teeth, will most likely happen to <i><u>me</u></i>. </div>
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My appointment was scheduled for yesterday at 2:40pm, so I had to leave early from work to make it on time. However, when I first woke up that morning, the pain was just gone. I was pretty surprised - wasn't complaining of course - but after 3 straight days of pain, I was slightly confused.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">And just a side note...since I have so many issues with my teeth, I'm constantly researching dental problems, scenarios, procedures, etc...I'm basically a wannabe dentist. I even give advice at work. Ha...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">For those of you who don't know, once a tooth starts really hurting, you're probably doomed for a root canal. Contrary to popular belief, regular sized cavities don't hurt. But once they get deep enough, move beyond your enamel & dentin and reach the "pulp" (AKA: nerve), that's when you feel the pain. Once you feel the pain, the nerve is already infected and you need a root canal.</span></div>
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Back to my story: So when I woke up yesterday morning, I was pleasantly shocked! Teeth don't just <i><b>stop </b></i>hurting?! So I went off to work pretty much expecting the pain to return sometime before for my appointment. Well, I got to my appointment and there was still no pain. My mouth felt completely normal.</div>
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My dentist searched all around my tooth, gums, and nearby teeth and couldn't visibly see anything wrong. He then decided an X-ray would be best since there might have been an infection or something going on inside the tooth. </div>
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Finally he comes back, holds the picture up to the light, and says, "Welp, I've been staring at this this for awhile now and I can't find anything wrong at all. But I do see a little inflammation along the side of the tooth...so I think you pulled a ligament. It's pretty rare...but it does happen. Typically the pain only lasts 2-3 days, so that's probably why it's feeling better."</div>
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<b>I PULLED A LIGAMENT IN MY TOOTH?!? WHO DOES THAT????</b></div>
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And NO - I had <b>NOT </b>been <i>pulling ligaments</i> by using my mouth for "inappropriate" acts. Come on people, let's keep this PG!</div>
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So overall, my appointment went much better than I expected and for once, there really wasn't anything wrong. Yay! ...no $1,000+ root canal! Who knew I would be able to add "pulled ligament" to my list of mouth problems. At least it's a good story :-)</div>
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Tomorrow is Friday and I am pumped! Josh and I have 3 full days off together. We're pretty busy each day, but it should still be fun!</div>
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Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-3916057606934735912011-09-05T07:02:00.000-07:002011-09-05T07:02:40.895-07:00Toothache...ugh!<div style="text-align: center;">
I have <b><i>another </i></b>toothache. Let me just stress how incredibly MAD, upset, and frustrated I am with this. No matter what I do, I always have teeth problems. If I go to the dentist and I don't have any cavities, I'm actually surprised. I brush my teeth twice a day, floss every single day, use mouthwash, and chew gum that's supposed to be good for your teeth. I also had a root canal last year which was really upsetting to me because 1.) it's so unhealthy for you and 2.) and its SO FREAKING EXPENSIVE. </div>
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I was just at the dentist 2 months ago and he actually said everything looked good. I was shocked! But now, my bottom front tooth is hurting and when I look in the mirror, I can see a dark spot. If I end up needing a root canal (which really wouldn't surprise me), I'm going to be so bummed. I don't know what else I can do to stop this from happening?!?</div>
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So I called the dentist this morning and it figures, today is a holiday and they're not there. Now I have to worry about how quickly I'll be able to get in there and what they'll tell me. When things like this happen, I just obsess over them until I find out what's wrong. I really wish I could just let it go and not care. I know I'm not dying from a toothache, but I can't help but worry what the outcome will be. I just don't want another root canal!</div>
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Hope you all are having a better Labor Day than me! :-(</div>
Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-551441368652329632011-09-03T12:24:00.000-07:002011-09-26T10:41:17.306-07:00Hair Before & After!<div style="text-align: center;">
Just got home from getting my hair highlighted and thought you guys might want to see the finished product!</div>
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Back in high school I was quite blonde. I would get highlights regularly every 6 weeks and as a result, I became more and more blonde. At the time, I really liked it - but looking back, it was probably a little too much...see below. Eeek.</div>
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When I went off to college, I started fresh by dying my hair back to dark brown. This may or may not have been to save a little extra cash :-) Fixing those roots was quite expensive!! Anyways, my hair has been dark brown ever since and although I think I look good as a brunette, I've just been longing for some dimension/contrast to my hair. I'm tired of just <i>one </i>color. </div>
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So after months and months of deciding whether I really wanted to take the plunge back towards blonde, I finally made the appointment for this morning. </div>
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I think it turned out really well. I emphasized that I didn't want it to be too blonde and no crazy platinum streaks. I think she pulled it off! So here are the before & after pics. (They're really not the greatest pictures...but I couldn't get the lighting right.)</div>
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Things that make me go, Seriously?!</div>
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<li>My DVR decided to just turn off Monday night around 9:45pm. Yea...I love not seeing the endings to my favorite tv shows.</li>
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<li>My cat just puked all over my beautiful suede living room ottoman. I thought I'd insert a lovely picture for you all to enjoy! You're welcome. </li>
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Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-13423413390066162502011-08-29T05:36:00.000-07:002011-09-26T10:40:17.748-07:00Miscellany Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnEYQvMRnGet_WfGKqa3XHyj4oHtQ3x3WJKSdbtZBoTuqYOHgVEfzRoOB6nMK9217wXX9rmZM5HS9Jn2783yY8WIHQqsWnIabbDpFPuWPijj3hyphenhyphenOloMLYtrNXr6A_XP3m6eWqV4tCFHRo/s1600/Sperry.jpg"></a><br />
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1.) Today is my day off. Woo hoo! How you ask? I work 9 hour days so that I can have every other Monday off. It makes my weekends SO much nicer...especially Sunday. I can actually relax and do whatever I want without having to worry about going back to work the next day. What's even better: I get to miss the most hectic day of the work week. Who hates Monday mornings? ME!</div>
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2.) Josh left to go back to work this morning. Lame. Since I have every other Monday off, he tries to get his schedule to line up with having Mondays off too. But this month it just didn't happen. So...he left for work early this morning and I won't see him again until Thursday evening. I'm sad =(</div>
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3.) My awesome boss is retiring. Friday is his last day and I'm super bummed about it! It's pretty rare to work for a great supervisor these days. They've decided to test out our 2 Team Leads for the position. Each Team Lead will get to be the big shot for 4 months. Whoever does better will probably get the job. Hmmm...this should spark some interesting competition.</div>
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4.) I want these shoes! But for $75 bucks?...I dont know. What are your thoughts?</div>
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So those are my randoms for the day. Go link-up at <a href="http://www.carissagraham.com/">lowercase letters</a> and join the fun ;-)</div>
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Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-14293277271219075072011-08-28T12:00:00.000-07:002011-09-26T10:39:52.838-07:00Top 5 Beauty Products<div style="text-align: center;">
Hey there! I hope everyone had a fun & safe (from Irene) weekend.</div>
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Since I <i>love </i>reading about other people's favorite beauty products, I thought I'd share my top 5 favs with you all =)</div>
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This is a facial cleanser by Philosophy and it is <b><i>fabulous</i></b>! It's so smooth on my skin and always removes my make-up. I wear a lot of eyeliner/mascara and I never have to use a separate eye make-up remover. It's definitely on the expensive side for a face wash, but it's great for my skin and saves me time.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span">2. Revlon Colorstay Foundation</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">This is a great foundation that's easy on my wallet. I've tried many other expensive foundations such as Makeup Forever, Estee Lauder, Nars, Clinique...but this one has been the best so far! I have very oily skin, so I love how it comes in two formulations- Combination/Oily or Normal/Dry. I have to admit, I would really like to try Laura Mercier's Silk Creme foundation, but I just can't justify spending almost $40 dollars for a small tube. So for now, I'm definitely happy with this. </span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span">3. Too Faced Natural Eye Palette</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">My best friend Abby gave this to me for Christmas last year and I am <i>so </i>happy she did! The eye shadows on this palette are very high quality with great pigmentation. I barely have to run my brush over the shadow to pick up the color. Since there are 9 shades, it's very easy to create many different looks. I use it almost every day and my eye looks are always changing!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Ok, so I kind of splurged on this one. Buttttt, I waited until I had a 20% off coupon, free shipping and a QVC gift card. This lovely little device is around $150. I know, I know - that sounds crazy. But after reading so many wonderful reviews on this thing, I just HAD to try it. And I must say, I have no regrets! I use it on my face twice a day, morning & night, with my Purity cleanser. Not only does it make my face feel incredibly smooth, but it improves the look of my foundation/blush and allows my skin products to absorb easier. Overall - definitely worth the money.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">I absolutely <u><i>love</i></u><i> </i>being tan, but a few years ago, my dad developed skin cancer on his face. It was removed and he's fine now, but I've been terrified to go tanning ever since. Fortunately, I discovered this product and now I don't have to look so pale! It is by far, <i>the best</i> self-tanner I've ever used. It never makes me look orange or splotchy and since it's a dark mousse, it "shows wear it goes." It's so easy to apply! I usually only use it in the summer, but it's still great to have on hand if I ever need a little extra color!</span></div>
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Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-82809064516097822182011-08-26T13:37:00.000-07:002011-09-26T10:39:20.940-07:00Fill in the Blank Friday!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"></span><br />
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Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-35552766857436433032011-08-23T18:15:00.000-07:002011-08-23T20:09:14.941-07:00Earthquake!<div style="text-align: center;">Today has been an interesting day to say the least. If you happened to read my last post, you'd know that I traveled to Washington DC yesterday for training this week. And what happens on the very first day?
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<br />A freaking <span style="font-weight: bold;">earthquake</span>.
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<br />How lovely.
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<br />I'm sure some of you felt it as well, but in case you are interested, here's my story:
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<br />Shortly after returning from lunch, we were just sitting in class and honestly, I was pretty bored. Usually the first day is bland simply because the instructor is still going over the basics/objectives of the class. As we were in the middle of a discussion, the room started to shake a little...
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<br />My first thought was the air conditioning unit was kicking on and it was shaking the ceiling. But it kept going and I even said out-loud, "<span style="font-style: italic;">Is this an earthquake?!</span>" But I was <span style="font-weight: bold;">totally </span>joking! It paused for about 2 seconds and my brain was still processing everything. And then the building started <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">really shaking</span> and I FREAKED OUT!
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<br />Everybody started screaming and sprinting out the doors. As I was running, I realized I had completely forgotten my purse. Hey, when you think you might die, who cares if you lose your wallet! But of course, I still turned around and debated what to do and fortunately, my co-worker was smart enough to have grabbed it for me! She must think quick on her feet!!
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<br />At this point, the shaking had stopped and everyone was evacuating the buildings. There must have been thousands of people in the streets. I <span style="font-style: italic;">figured </span>it was an earthquake, but the rumbling was so loud that it almost seemed like we were being bombed! After all, I was in the nation's capital...a prime spot for attacks. That probably sounds dumb, but my mind just wasn't thinking clearly.
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<br />We all stood in the streets for probably a half hour-45 minutes until they started letting people back into the buildings. After being told class was canceled for the rest of the day, we went back to the hotel to cool-down for awhile. Perhaps I'm just a worrier, but I was still scared to be in my hotel building. My room is on the 4th floor...and hasn't anyone heard of after shocks?!
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<br />Even though all of the museums/monuments were closed because of the earthquake, we still met in the evening to go sight-seeing. I've been to DC many times, but I still love visiting everything! Here are just a few pictures I took with my iPhone...
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkQhRogVfV12xERNrlvfEfnq7Tdo_Fiqspa9Xo6YgpQhGD0jvYi0lPDQ1W5B6fJP_3XdgQJVvRGGXtRczcfP7q1KI1xOXOcHhD32KEpuN6_FBPWQ7oWRS86weqn755EjjJCb5v_dmNHa8/s1600/Wall.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkQhRogVfV12xERNrlvfEfnq7Tdo_Fiqspa9Xo6YgpQhGD0jvYi0lPDQ1W5B6fJP_3XdgQJVvRGGXtRczcfP7q1KI1xOXOcHhD32KEpuN6_FBPWQ7oWRS86weqn755EjjJCb5v_dmNHa8/s320/Wall.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644242273367564226" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall</span>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIkKdnF-sENmYltxsq4zY0eYvr1HJPYkpMIIAKiflhGZ5bVZyz1cjb-6LXkdoI5h_Z4W8RCdKZDFZvdjr7odtmMeNsSztlO0WfDknecM5gHxkkHzUI1ssHfrbiraLsX_xhRwLAojUjW-Y/s1600/wash+monu.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIkKdnF-sENmYltxsq4zY0eYvr1HJPYkpMIIAKiflhGZ5bVZyz1cjb-6LXkdoI5h_Z4W8RCdKZDFZvdjr7odtmMeNsSztlO0WfDknecM5gHxkkHzUI1ssHfrbiraLsX_xhRwLAojUjW-Y/s320/wash+monu.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644242703517390306" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">And lastly, the Washington Monument...with a helicopter.</span>
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<br />It was flying SO close up, down, and all around the monument for at least a half hour looking for damage. Apparently there are now cracks at the very top. Crazy!!
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<br />So that was my day in a nut-shell...not quite what I was expecting. I can officially cross "experience an earthquake" off my bucket list. (Not that it was ever on there!) I'll take a boring day in class any day over that! Throughout the day, my mind kept thinking about those who were killed, missing, or affected by the recent Japan earthquake...I just can't even imagine.
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<br />I hope to have a less exciting/more boring day tomorrow!
<br />Lots of love to you all,
<br /></div>Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-47757379311221893922011-08-21T13:51:00.000-07:002011-09-26T10:38:42.752-07:00Weekend Routines<div style="text-align: center;">
The weekend started with our guilty pleasure... eating at Chili's. Josh and I are borderline <span style="font-style: italic;">obsessed!</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>The chips & salsa are just sooo tasty, along with almost every other dish we've ever ordered. It's slowly becoming a fun Friday night routine! However, I think we're over-doing it because the waitress totally guessed our orders this time...like exactly. She knew Josh wanted a wheat bun for his burger, avocado slices, and no bacon. I was slightly embarrassed to say the least!
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Saturday morning we got up bright & early for yet another weekend tradition. However, this one is so much cooler because we've actually given it a name. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pancake Saturday.</span> Every Saturday morning we make a nice big batch of Pancakes, a pot of coffee, and spend time discussing our plans for the day. So much fun!
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After the conclusion of Pancake Saturday, we actually raced to get everything set up for our garage sale that day. Every summer our neighborhood puts together a community garage sale and this year, they must have advertised it really well because there were so. many. people! The big items we sold were 2 old TV's, table & chairs, and my grandmothers organ (I was shocked that actually sold!). We sold lots of other miscellaneous items as well...so overall, I think it was pretty successful.
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Now it's already Sunday evening and we're about to do Josh's usual pre-trip packing routine. This includes laundry, ironing uniform, packing clothes, and cooking food for him to take/eat for the week. But this Sunday is a little different since I actually get to pack for myself as well! I'm leaving for DC tomorrow afternoon to take a training class for work. The title of the course is "<span style="font-style: italic;">Federal Pay Setting</span>." Sounds exciting, huh? I already know how to set Federal pay...but I'm assuming this will involve more complicated situations. I'm sure I'll learn something new =)
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I'm taking my lap-top with me this week, so I'm sure you'll hear from me soon! Enjoy your Sunday!</div>
Sheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13415934762068184780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2811979374479210716.post-24523549668728292002011-08-18T17:08:00.000-07:002011-09-26T10:37:53.632-07:00My Pilot<div style="text-align: center;">
I’d like to introduce you all to my hunky husband, Josh. <br />
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We’ve been together for almost 6 years now! We met freshman year of college and have been inseparable ever since. One of the very first things he ever told me about himself was that he could fly planes. I remember very distinctly saying, “Wait what?! YOU’RE a PILOT and can fly a plane?…like by yourself?!” <br />
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He received his Private Pilot’s license when he was 18 and then went to college to double major in Aviation and Business Administration. Throughout college, he was constantly at the nearby flight school gaining hours and going to ground schools (flight lessons <u>not</u> in an airplane). He worked his butt off and by our junior year, he received his CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) certificate. He was then hired by the flight school and began teaching students how to fly. Cue our celebration #1<br />
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He worked as a flight instructor until the beginning of 2010 when he was offered a First Officer position with a regional airline. Before he even left for the interview, I knew he’d get the job. His talent and love for flying is just so apparent. Sure enough, he out-shined his competition. Aviation celebration #2.<br />
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I’m hoping celebration #3 is right around the corner, which will be when he upgrades to Captain. Although this will mean getting worse schedules for awhile and me being an especially lonely girl –his salary will double and he’ll gain vital experience. His ultimate goal as a Pilot is to get into the major airlines. This <u>will</u> happen – the real question is whether he’ll be offered a job where he actually <i style="font-style: italic;">wants</i><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>to go. (AKA: Delta or Southwest)<br />
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Throughout his entire journey, I have been so impressed with his hard work and determination. He actually <b>followed his dream</b>…something not many people do. <br />
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So Josh, if you’re ever reading this – I love you and am so PROUD to call you my husband. You’ve achieved so much already and it’s only the beginning! <br />
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He’ll be home from his trip in less than an hour…woo hoo!! Thanks for stopping by =)</div>
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