tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18796278618252032582024-02-07T03:48:52.206-08:00from raleighwood to hollywoodfollow me from the east coast to the west coast. buckle your seatbelt, it's going to be one hell of a ride.fannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890106633502634179noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879627861825203258.post-32808412268928843982012-02-09T14:49:00.000-08:002012-02-09T14:51:26.863-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">dear followers,</span></b></span><br />
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<div><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span style="color: #6666cc;">this news has already been announced to close friends and family members, but i wanted to make sure that <b>you</b> were also well aware of what big changes are about to take place in my life.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><span style="color: #6666cc;">first and foremost, i owe a big thank you to each and every one of you for supporting me and reading my words and giving me encouragement over the last year and a half since i've moved across the country. it means more to me than you know and i appreciate each one of you so much. when i was home in december, sara asked me to write a guest post on her blog. i was excited, but initially couldn't think of a thing to write. she said this to me, "write about being far away from home and your friends and family. or write about food! write about anything." so i decided to explore all three since they all happened to be things that were currently in the front of my mind. the truth is that i've had a blog post inside of me just bursting to get out for months now--but i wasn't sure how ready i was to uncover everything i wanted to say. i ended up spilling my guts a little more than i meant to, but in a very vague sort of way. below is bits and pieces of what i wrote. this blog was called "the three F's".</span><br />
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</span></u></b></span></div><div style="color: #cc66cc; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">there's not really any easy way to explain how hard it is to be so far away from your family. to me, family not only consists of the three loving souls who supported and nurtured me into being the weirdo that i am today. my family is also spread up and down the east coast. from aunts, uncles, cousins, and a grandmother in new jersey who adores me enough to mail me sandwiches, to close friends in raleigh who have watched me grow from braces to beers over the past twelve years, to a second family in south carolina who love me like one of their very own. these are the people that i wish were part of my daily routine, but sometimes life just isn't that easy. when you go from sharing cheese fries with your closest friends every day, to then only seeing them every couple of holidays--it reminds you to appreciate those special people that much more. when you go from sharing nightly meals with your parents and your sister to then mapping out your dinners since your time at home is limited--it reminds you to treasure every bite in their presence.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> when you go from sharing a recliner with your best friend </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">to having to fly across the country just to give her a hug--you remember to make every simple second together a priceless snapshot that you hold onto when she's far away. </span><b style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><u><span style="font-size: large;"></span></u></b></div><b style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><u><span style="font-size: large;"></span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><u><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"></span></u></b><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"> </span><span style="color: #cc33cc; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">everyone is scared of something. some of us are afraid of heights, some of us are terrified at the sight of a crab. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><b><i><span style="color: #6aa84f;">potato</span><span style="color: #674ea7;">...</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">potato</span><span style="color: #674ea7;">. </span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc33cc; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">oh. i guess you can't really use that potato metaphor unless you're speaking outloud...</span><br />
<span style="color: #cc33cc; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">anyway, the point is that all of us have fears, and all of us have our very own way of overcoming them. i never realized how much i would accomplish in the "getting over my fears" department when i zipped up my suitcases and moved to LA. i knew that i always wanted to go, and i knew that i <b>had </b>to go--but i never knew that it would bring me so much clarity on so many difficult parts of my life. i'm not really the kind of person that advocates the idea of diving in head-first when it comes to conquering a fear. for example, if you're afraid of trying sushi--i wouldn't recommend ordering eel or anything that still appears to be <b>moving</b>. however, when it comes to <i>actual </i><b>moving</b>--my strategy was clearly to face my fears head-on. my entire life, i've been faced with the challenge of homesickness. and i don't mean the kind that happens in first grade when you have your dad come pick you up from the slumber party. well, i did that too--but my homesickness continued on into early adulthood, restraining me with anxiety and panic attacks any time i left the comforts of raleigh. even though my symptoms were at full force pre-cross-country move, i had no other choice but to push myself west and see what happened. not only have i accomplished more than i can even begin to explain in the homesickness category, but i've found myself growing and changing in ways that i never even thought possible. i set off on my adventure with a very specific goal as my driving force--but as it turns out, </span><br />
<span style="color: #cc33cc; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"><i>things change</i>. </span><br />
<span style="color: #cc33cc; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">sometimes you realize that what you thought you wanted so badly may have only been a vehicle to get you where you needed to be to accomplish other goals and cross other bridges. in this sense, you find yourself in a place of peace. </span><br />
<span style="color: #cc33cc; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: medium;"><i>you stop trying to count your triumphs, and begin to count your blessings.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc33cc; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">you stop being narrow-minded and accusing yourself of changing your original plan, and instead pat yourself on the back for how far you've come. </span><br />
<span style="color: #cc33cc; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">so remember--don't just conquer your fears to cross something off of your list, do it because you never know what you might find out about yourself along the way.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"></span><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">coming from a family of foodies, a love for all things eating has been a built-in part of my brain since day one. <br />
i learned all of the basics and so much more from my dad, and then as time has progressed--my new teaching environment has become a little more virtual. think of it like this: you watch one 22 minute long cooking show, and probably pick up at least 3-5 tips. i usually keep food network on twenty four hours of the day, so my brain is constantly absorbing new information, recipes, and cooking methods. with all of this knowledge bouncing around in my head, i've had no choice but to experiment in my own kitchen. from strawberry goat cheese bruschetta to spicy homemade chicken chili, i can't get enough of playing with my food. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc33cc;"> </span><span style="color: #cc33cc; font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;">the reason i bring this up as one of my <span style="font-size: large;">f</span>'s is because this passion for cooking and food blogging that has recently expanded beyond belief has a lot to do with my move to the other coast. had i stayed closer to home, i don't believe that i would presently be so in-touch with my kitchen. i think that had i been surrounded by more familiar things the past year, i wouldn't have turned to cooking--and writing about cooking--as a way to get out my energy. having so much more alone time has constantly sparked my creativity and allowed this eagerness for food to come bursting through the surface. it's become more than a hobby--it's developed into a realization that this is something i want to do every day. once again, moving away has brought up the dilemma of questioning the purposes why i went out there in the first place. but at the same time, it's reminded me to not be judgmental of myself and just accept the things that make me happy. maybe part of moving to california was to uncover some hidden talents and enthusiasm for cooking and writing that will lead my life in a <i><b>new direction</b></i>. </span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #9999ff; font-family: georgia,serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>now back to our originally scheduled program...</b></span></span></i></div><div style="color: #6666cc; font-family: georgia,serif; text-align: center;"><div>well...did you figure it out yet? </div><div>either way, keep reading:</div>i believe that you should do something until it doesn't make sense anymore. these last seventeen months here have had such a major purpose in my life, but part of me has begun to realize that i may be ready to move on. i've been feeling the pull to move back to the east coast since last september, but now it feels like everything has fallen into place in my mind. i don't feel like i'm moving "back", i just feel like i'm <u>moving on to the next chapter in my life</u>. i never had any intention to stay out here forever, and i think that's a mistake that a lot of people make. the truth is that i moved out here not only because i wanted to, but because i knew in my heart that i had to. i still have a lot of growing up to do, but taking myself so far out of my comfort zone has really changed my life. </div><div style="color: #674ea7; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">i also know that had i not moved to hollywood, i never would have found this raging passion that i now have for cooking and writing. it's funny how you find something when you didn't even realize that you were looking for it. i know that i want a career where i get to be around food, so i have every intention of finally starting a catering business--which has been in the back of my mind for as long as i can remember. don't worry--i'm not giving up on acting or improv or any of those things that put me in front of an audience. i've always felt like i was put on this earth to be in front of people and touch them in some way. </div><div style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">i always related "being in front of people" to acting and playing somebody else, but this year i've come to realize that i can still inspire people and make them laugh by simply just being myself.</span></span></b></i></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #76a5af;">(somewhere--my mom is clapping right now) </b></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">well i might as well say the word:</span></div><div style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>wilmington.</b></span></div><div style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">yes. wilmington, north carolina. </span></div><div style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> also known as the next chapter in my life--or <b>chapter three</b> as i like to call it. i spent over twenty years in raleigh, a year and a half in hollywood, and now i'm ready for whatever is next. olive and i will be making a pit stop back to koupela drive so that i can secure a job and an apartment in wilmington--but that will just be short-term while i recollect my pieces and prepare for yet another move. i know many of you may be wondering why i'm not prolonging my life on the the west coast, but like i said--i never had any intention of living here forever. i just knew that i wanted to do it at some point in my life. <i>so i did</i>. and now i'm ready to move on. i've made incredible friends out here and experienced the glitz and glamor, and the ups and downs of living in this city of lights all by myself. california was an amazing ride, but i always knew it wouldn't be a permanent home. let's be honest--i'm expecting the worst from outsiders. i'm expecting to hear things like "you're giving up". however, i believe with all of my heart that the people closest to me will support me and encourage me and know that i'm not giving up on anything, i'm just following my heart and seeing where it takes me. </span></div><div style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">i have to do what's best for myself, and right now that means taking everything i've learned over the last year and a half and moving forward with my life. yes, this does mean that the raleighwood to hollywood blog will come to a close--but that opens up space for a brand new blog! i'll keep you posted on that. i'm blessed to have all of you in my life who have stood by me and supported me along this life-changing, eye-opening journey, but don't worry--this isn't where it stops. my eyes are still full of stars and my stomach is still full of butterflies with the excitement of knowing how many ways i still plan to make my mark on the world.</span></div><div style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>fannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890106633502634179noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879627861825203258.post-52634610191741048782012-01-31T17:17:00.000-08:002012-01-31T17:17:39.713-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>larchmont bungalow</b></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #93c47d;">...a review!</span></i></b></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #93c47d;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="font-size: small;">of the thousands of restaurants in los angeles, larchmont bungalow is one i've been dying to go to ever since the first time i passed by the quaint little building about a year ago. i had wandered in there to snag a menu, but just never found myself back in that part of town to grab a bite to eat. the area of larchmont village is charming with endless coffee shops and places for a quick lunch, but something about larchmont bungalow truly grabs your attention and draws you in. the inside is warm and welcoming and the decor makes you feel like you've stepped out of good-old-sketchy los angeles and into a one-of-a-kind eatery in a far away suburban town. the menu is eclectic and colorful with more than enough options to choose from. although they don't serve alcohol--which can be a bit of a downer for a dinnertime spot--it's the kind of place that makes you want to order an iced green tea, not a gin and tonic. i went with a group of friends and we played the family-style ordering game so that each person could try a little bit of everything. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #93c47d;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="font-size: small;">for my choice, i decided to go with an item that i know can be challenging to pull off. most of us have had our share of dry turkey burgers, so it's always a great find to locate one with not just juiciness, but flavor and texture as well. this turkey burger also happened to be stuffed with caramelized apples, sauteed onions, and brie cheese. you could stuff those things into a fax machine and it would still make a delicious meal--but i was still curious about how the actual meat would turn out.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #93c47d;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">to my delight, the burger not only had a great charred flavor and beautiful grill marks--but the meat was moist and certainly not lacking in flavor. the brioche bun was the perfect vehicle for the burger because despite it's fluffy, buttery soft inside--it still held up wonderfully under this monster of a burger.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">i also was curious to sample the seafood chowder, as i had heard great things about it. had i not ordered a burger and been sampling a handful of other things, i could have easily finished off a bowl of this soup. it was light, yet still rich--and most importantly, FULL of lobster. the textures and flavors worked together perfectly. i couldn't ask for a better chowder. </span></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">my friend ordered th<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">e </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #45818e;">honey cilantro lime grilled chicken sandwich--which is </span></span> </div><div style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">honey-glazed chicken breast topped with fresh salsa verde, roasted red pepper, jalepeno, jack cheese, and avocado on focaccia. the flavors of the sandwich were excellent and the focaccia bread paired extremely well with the smoky and spicy flavors. my only criticism about the sandwich was that the half i tried had VERY little chicken and mostly consisted of the toppings. my friend said that her half had a nice thick piece of chicken, so i must have just gotten the thinner end of the sandwich. as for the flavors--they all worked together nicely. the sweet potato fries were pretty average as sweet potato fries go. i'm a big fan of places who do a little something extra like brown sugar--but regardless, i had no complaints about these.</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">the star of the night was of course the red and blue velvet pancakes--which is one of larchmont bungalow's signature dishes. these were absolutely to die for. let's put it this way--we all said we would have one forkful just to try it, and instead we were practically fighting over the last bite. this dish was a highlight for me for two reasons. first, the texture was fantastic. these "pancakes" are crispy on the outside, but soft and fluffy like a cake on the inside. second, the cream cheese spread was one of the best i've ever had. sometimes cream cheese frosting or spread can be overpowering or tooth-achingly sweet, but this one had just enough tang and vanilla flavor that it paired perfectly with the fluffy pancakes. you would think this dish wouldn't even require a touch of syrup, but the caramel notes from the warm maple syrup are really what put it over the top.</span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>fannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890106633502634179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879627861825203258.post-80681665394486350232011-12-19T10:10:00.000-08:002011-12-19T10:53:21.263-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><i><u><span style="color: #45818e;">always bring a spare sara</span><span style="color: #e06666;">(h)</span></u></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><i><br />
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</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #6aa84f;">i'm talking about the kind of signs that remind you that you've fallen right into the place that the universe wants you to be at that exact second. if you read my recent</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #351c75;"> </span><span style="background-color: #d5a6bd; color: #351c75;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/(http://www.talknerdytomelover.com/home/2011/12/1/foodforthought-the-adventures-of-fanny-and-olive-reach-out-a.html">blog post</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #6aa84f;"> about reaching out into the universe, then you know that i've been graced with the opportunity to help an independent caterer prep for a big event. even though she enjoyed the witty greeting and whimsical blog posts that i sent her, she of course wanted to meet with me first to make sure that by "i enjoy cooking", i didn't mean "i own an easy bake oven." as i nervously stepped into the dim lighting of the trendy bar where i would first make the acquaintance of the woman behind belly bliss catering, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #45818e;"><i>i couldn't help but wonder...</i></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #6aa84f;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #38761d;">*hello carrie bradshaw moment* </span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #38761d;"><br />
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</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #6aa84f;">what would she think of me? would she get my sense of humor? would she think i was talking too much? would she be impressed with my endless knowledge of food network shows? as we began to chat, i instantly felt more comfortable. she even revealed to me that she receives lots of emails from strangers, but hardly ever writes back as there is really not much heart or love behind their words. i felt even more humbled to be in her presence let alone be asked to participate in one of her foodie adventures. just as she began to fill me on the details of the event...there it was. right smack dab in front of my face, instantly blanketing my entire being with a sense of calm.</span></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>my sign.</i></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"other than my small staff of five who help me with the prep work, i have someone who does beautiful flower arrangements for the tables. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><i>oh! and then of course there's chocolate sarah."</i></span></b></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>as she began to dive into the details of her close friend whose entire career is based around making handmade chocolates, i couldn't seem to wipe the smile off of my face. let me explain. my great grandmother was fannie ginsberg, and i have the honor of carrying her name around today. her sister's name was sarah--which was bestowed upon my older sister just thirty short years ago. it's not just that we're the second generation of "fanny and sarah", it's that i believe it was in my destiny to have a sarah by my side at all times. about four years ago, at a very unhappy place in my life--my sister i were separated by thousands and thousands of miles. even though we talked constantly and remained as close as ever, my sarah wasn't as near as i would have liked. coincidentally, it was at that very point that another sara (this time without the H) fell into my world and turned it upside down in the best way i could have ever imagined. this sara came in the form of a best friend, but was as close to my heart as someone i had known for lifetimes. all of that being said--the name sara(h) has always been somewhat magical to me. it finds me at times when i need it most, even if i don't realize it. on the scary first day of a job or hanging out with a brand new group of friends. on the day i decide to stand up to my boss or the first meeting with someone letting me into their professional kitchen. it's as if the universe always knows that an anxious fear will hold me back until the name sara(h) is sprinkled over the conversation and my walls come completely down. the moment that sacred word came tumbling out of anna's mouth, i knew that everything would be okay. i was no longer worried about what she thought of my scarf or if i was saying the words giada delaurentiis too much. i was no longer intimidated by my lack of experience or the fact that i still call my dad to ask how to boil an egg. she could have said "sardine sarah" and i still would have felt that rush of tranquility. to me, that one comforting word was like a giant hug from one of my sara(h)s--who are now both thousands of miles away--telling me that i was exactly where i was supposed to be. so, my piece of advice for all of you today is to find your magic word. find whatever it is that brings you peace, and know that when it does make an appearance, it's completely on purpose.</b></span></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="color: #a64d79;">let's begin!</span></b></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />1. GO NUTS! NO WAIT, DON'T...</span></i></b></span></div><div style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>if you're the kind of person who desires a yummy crunch in your salad or an extra pop in your granola, but would break out in hives if a-salted (get it?!) by a peanut then this tip is for you. i have recently found myself with a slight sensitivity to nuts, yet i refuse to give up on having that crunchy texture in my salads. what's my back-up plan, you ask? no. it's not olive's dry food. it's sunflower seeds! not just plain old sunflower seeds. those are for birds and boring people. i'm talking about homemade honey-roasted sunflower seeds. it's as easy as this: toss plain sunflower seeds with a good drizzle of honey (or agave), brown sugar, and a sprinkle of salt. roast at 350 for 3-5 minutes. your nose will certainly tell you when they're done, but keep an eye on them. nobody likes burnt things. try them in a salad with goat cheese or on top of your favorite yogurt.</b></span></div></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">that's it, you're officially schooled. now go out, find yourself a sara(h) and a bunch of fresh herbs. just watch out! there's a lot of nuts out there.</span></b></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">speaking of nuts, </span><i><span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">olive </span></i><span style="color: #e06666;">would also like to share with you her favorite tips:</span></b></span></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: large;">1. ALWAYS TEST THE DURABILITY OF SOMETHING...</span></i></b></span></div><div style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>oh hayyy fall!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>fall means a lot of different things, but first and foremost--</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>it means vanilla peppermint lattes from coffee bean.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>and gingerbread lattes from starbucks.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">while we're on the subject of fall, i'd like to "fall" back a little and update you on the last few weeks! having a job is great for paying the rent, but not so great when you're too tired at the end of the day to update your blog. on the plus side...i've been doing a lot, i mean a LOT, of cooking recently. i've started doing weekly posts on my friend jen's website "talk nerdy to me lover." i'm the local food nerd and each thursday i put out a story and a recipe or two that came from my very own kitchen. seeing as olive is the only person who gets to experience my food in person, she happens to be the audience for my pretend cooking show--hence the title "the adventures of fanny and olive." to see my posts on TNTML, just search for my name. or click </span><a href="http://www.talknerdytomelover.com/display/Search?moduleId=12860082&searchQuery=fanny"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #d5a6bd; color: #674ea7;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">!</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">well, other than turning</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">26 </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">exactly a month ago, </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">here are the other highlights.</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>halloween!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>cereal boxes...knife...angry look on my face...</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>can you guess what i am?</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>here's a hint.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>brought to you by:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>tony the tiger.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>and then just last weekend i accomplished the tremendous victory of locking myself out...and then breaking in through my very own window using a pebble, a tube of lipgloss, and a pen.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>need a visual image?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>don't worry, i had a camera.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>wednesday finally arrived which meant one thing.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>ROADTRIP!</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i tagged along with my good buddy loryn to pacific beach in san diego. her friend jess graciously invited us into her home and let me invade her kitchen with all of my OCD tendencies like trying to clean her dishes and sweep the floor. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">not to sound like a pilgrim--but this was <i>technically </i>my first thanksgiving.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"> </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">of course i've celebrated thanksgiving for the last 26 years, but for the first 24--my dad cooked--and for the last one, i was invited to eat my turkey day feast restaurant-style in hollywood. this was the first thanksgiving meal i was ever counted on to prepare the most important part. </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>and i don't mean the stuffing...even though we all know that's everyone's favorite.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">i'd be lying if i said i wasn't nervous. i had three people including myself relying on me to not only correctly cook a giant turkey, but make it delicious as well. </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">so...</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">what did i do?</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">well.</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">pardon my french,</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>but i made that bird my bitch.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>after putting on my lucky flannel,</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i rubbed it with a sage garlic butter and then stuffed it with all kinds of fresh herbs. i told it good luck, bathed it with tender love and care...</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>and what do you know...</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>it turned out pretty damn good!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>our feast was beautiful. everyone chipped in with the cooking, cleaning, and drinking of the hot bourbon apple cider. after they popped a pumpkin pie in the oven--loryn whipped up an awesome sweet potato casserole and jess was in charge of the sausage, cranberry, and apple stuffing. i made the garlic roasted green beans with red pepper flakes and lemon zest, the cranberry sauce with orange and vanilla, and the gravy--which was possibly the thickest, richest, most luscious gravy i've ever come into contact with.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>thank you giblets.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>.......sorry turkey. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>if it makes you feel any better, i was as uncomfortable as you were.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>okay.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>maybe not.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>and of course no thanksgiving feast is complete without a coma.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>as we headed back for LA the next morning, i was greeting with the most wonderful surprise! it's not like i stumbled upon a bojangles or anything, but i still had no idea that this existed on the west coast...</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>it was like a little reminder of home.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>...for my belly.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i also encountered something else unexpected on the way home.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>anyone notice anything odd <strike>giant boob</strike> about this picture?</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>once i finally got my face out of my bagel, i realized there were some pretty gorgeous views from the backseat.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>want to see more of my recent ventures with food?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>click <a href="http://raleighwoodtohollywood.blogspot.com/p/fan-fare.html" style="background-color: #ffe599;">here</a>!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>and don't forget to check out olive's updates <a href="http://raleighwoodtohollywood.blogspot.com/p/tuesdays-with-olive.html" style="background-color: #93c47d;">here</a>. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div>fannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890106633502634179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879627861825203258.post-44819015944029011262011-11-26T12:46:00.000-08:002011-11-26T12:46:24.757-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #e69138; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;">gobble gobble!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">since it's been a good long while since my last blog post--i figured i would start from today and then move backwards. two days ago was turkey day, which means that today is leftover day! instead of preparing the traditional thanksgiving sandwich, i opted for something a little different this year.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><i>rosemary potato pancake with a turkey, onion, anaheim pepper, sweet roasted delicata squash, and maple-smoked jarlsberg <u>hash</u>--topped with a parmesan sage sunny side egg.</i></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><i><br />
</i></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>*foodie note: delicata squash: a sweet winter squash with a flavor similar to a sweet potato or butternut squash. no need for peeling this guy--the skin is edible and yummy.*</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>split, seeded, diced, tossed with olive oil, rosemary, cinnamon, and salt and roasted in a 425 oven for fifteen minutes.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>for the hash:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>leftover sage turkey, garlic, onions, anaheim peppers, roasted squash.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>for the potato pancake:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>parboil (partially cook) the potato. i used a redskin because i like their size and flavor. cover the potato with cold water, once boiling, turn the heat off and let it sit for five minutes. shred the potato, mix with fresh rosemary and thyme. flatten into pancake shape in a non-stick pan with olive oil and butter.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>flip the pancake once it's golden brown on the bottom, cook for 2-3 more minutes in the pan and then finish cooking in the oven at 300 while you prepare the hash and egg (about five minutes).</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>sautee hash ingredients and sprinkle over the crisped potato pancake.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>top with grated maple-smoked jarlsberg cheese</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b> you don't really need the cheese, but come on--maple smoked jarlsberg? YUM.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>*foodie note: jarlsberg is a mild, buttery, nutty cows milk cheese with a slightly sweet flavor*</i></b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>top hash with sunny side down (or up, depending on what you like) egg.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>sprinkle with chopped sage, parsley, and parmesan.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>happy thanksgiving leftovers!</i></b></span></div>fannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890106633502634179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879627861825203258.post-73615524416796672162011-10-23T22:58:00.000-07:002011-10-23T22:58:26.877-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>today i needed to get away.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>so i did.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i looked up far away places where i could be outside, put in my headphones, start at a bottom...and make it to a top.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>sometimes it's nice to set a goal for yourself, even if you have no idea if, or how, you're going to conquer it.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i decided i wanted make it to the top of eagle rock. i wanted to be one of those tiny people i could see all the way from the bottom.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>so i did.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i stepped out of my car, into the park, and walked uphill for three miles.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>and that was all it took--putting one foot in front of the other and not looking back.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i once joked to my best friend that the song "hold us together" by matt maher is what i listen to when i take my sunset walks through beachwood canyon and "ponder my life." the truth is that the reason i enjoy doing things like this by myself is because it gives me time to think. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>well, it's not that i don't have <i>time </i>to think. i spend most of my time watching food network. there are plenty of commercials if i needed to make any important decisions. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>okay, joking aside--the reason i escape to the outdoors recently is because the fresh air allows me to breathe and clear my head in a way that i can't do when i'm just sitting on my couch. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i think that big life decisions involve taking time to allow yourself to consider all of the options and consequences. as i sat on this mountain in the clouds, i decided to stop analyzing my thoughts and hopes and dreams and fears for the long-run. right now all i have is today, and if i'm lucky enough to not get eaten by a mountain lion, hopefully tomorrow too.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>so as i embark on what is about to be a brand new year in my life--year #26 to be exact...</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i decided to ask myself what i really want.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>what are the things that i <i>really </i>want in this life?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i only get one so i might as well choose wisely.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i want to find my happiness--not in a place, or a guy, or a sandwich--but in myself.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i don't want to let people down. ever.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i want to figure out what it is inside of me that is sometimes SO full of determination that nothing will stand in my way.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i want to remind myself that life can always change. no decision is infinite.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i don't want to keep seeing sunsets that aren't shared with people i love.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i want to feel sure of things more often.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i want to be able to eat dinner with my parents whenever i feel like it.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i want to be able to wake up on a sunday and meet my best friend at starbucks to split a pumpkin scone.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>"i want to be more adventurous like my sister,</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"i thought to myself as i sat on top of a mountain..."</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i looked down at the faded bracelet i once bought with my best friend. i'm pretty sure we both paid about 49 cents for them, but it's something i still treasure very much. i had put it on today because i was hoping it would feel like she was right there with me. looking at this dirty old bracelet was one more reminder of the things in my life that are important to me, and how it's not familiarity or comfort that i long for--it's the simple small joys that make me feel fulfilled and more complete. it reminded me that maybe it's the people, not the places, you surround yourself with that make life worthwhile.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"><i>~abraham maslow </i></span></b></span></span></div>fannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890106633502634179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879627861825203258.post-82162977508929905182011-10-12T11:20:00.000-07:002011-10-12T11:20:25.361-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">having a genius for a pet.</span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">success.</span></span></span></b></span></span></div><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></b></span></span></div><br />
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</div>fannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890106633502634179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879627861825203258.post-45070216074911798322011-10-09T12:20:00.000-07:002011-10-09T12:20:40.730-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>post-its, potatoes, and cats.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>a quick recap of my week.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>got a part-time job.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>realized i have no idea how to use a mac.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>almost walked home from santa monica.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>found my new favorite starbucks.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">made a giant potato latke.</span></b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>made it fancy.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">volunteered at kitten rescue and washed 41 litter boxes.</span></b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>made new friends.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>made old friends.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>thought i saw wilbur.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>saw a cat confused by his shadow.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>saw a cat that definitely shouldn't be named shadow.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>saw a cat i wanted to take home.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>saw lucca again.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>came home and hugged olive for two hours.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>fannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890106633502634179noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879627861825203258.post-88596608595705979062011-10-05T00:11:00.000-07:002011-10-05T00:18:57.392-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>it started out like any other day...</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>well, to be honest...</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>"any other day" recently has been somewhat abnormal to say the least. i've been going through some things in the past few weeks that have made it difficult to feel any sense of normalcy. i've bounced in and out of occupations and schedules in the past year, but this is the longest i have ever gone without having any sense of order. although a job doesn't define me in any way, it certainly does add some kind of structure to my daily life. without a need to be anywhere, it's easy to feel like you're traveling through your days without purpose. combined with other things whirling through my head--this absent sense of direction has put me in a strange place. instead of divulging intense amounts of detail, i will simply say this in regards to what i like to refer to as "the bad days":</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>when i'm inside my apartment for hours at a time--it feels like days go by un-numbered.</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>when i enter the real world, the city</i></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i> around me is one big blur.</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>these inner struggles are the kind that make you feel a little lost, even though part of you is convinced you're just wandering. the kind that make you question your very purpose and inner-being. the kind that grant you full permission to drive all the way to burbank for your favorite comfort food.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>the good news is that yesterday i was blessed with a phone call offering me some part time secretary work at my friend loryn's office (the place i've been doing the catering). after weeks of sending out endless applications, it almost felt like this job fell into my lap. what's more likely is that loryn's boss saw how hard i had previously worked for him--and wanted to give me the opportunity for more hours. the job is only part-time which is why i haven't thrown myself a celebratory starbucks visit, but at least it's finally something to fill a few of my days. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>back to my story...</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>this story is not to spill my guts and expose my deepest thoughts. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>this is a story about the unexpected taking place on a cloudy tuesday afternoon.</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>"i have to get out of here,"</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i said to myself.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">not like it was a big surprise. after repeating the same predictable routine almost every single day for the last few weeks--</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138;">wake up at 9, make olive's breakfast, contemplate my own breakfast for an hour, brew coffee, throw an english muffin in the toaster, check facebook, check gmail, spend five hours applying for jobs...</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">--there was <u>always </u>a point in my day when i just needed to <u>get out</u>. i decided that since i didn't have any real errands to run, i would just make a list of "important" things to do. </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><strike>fake </strike>important thing number one was to wash my car at the self-serve lot on santa monica boulevard. when i looked up at the sky and remembered that tomorrow called for an entire day of rain, i realized that mother nature had just 86'ed part of my day. <strike>fake </strike>important thing number two involved hitting the guitar center on sunset to play the most expensive one i could find. i don't practice music as often as i would like, and seeing as i don't <i>ever </i>get to play a $5,000 guitar--this killed two birds with one stone. the final <strike>fake </strike>important thing on my list involved going to one of the most touristy places in los angeles:</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">the grove</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">. </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">although the grove has a bad rap for being so busy, i love browsing the farmer's market and the little shops. i decided that since my grocery list for the week was already in my fridge, i would make my way to the <i>a</i>ctual shopping area--somewhere i rarely go. as i side-stepped the annoying greeter at victoria's secret--who only wanted to inform me that i should spend $50 to get a free $15 tote--my phone suddenly rang. using my cell as a "i'm busy, can't talk sales right now!" decoy, i walked back out into the streets of the grove only to see a large crowd forming in front of me. i laughed as i looked up and saw mario lopez. they normally film <i>extra </i>there in the morning, so catching it at the end of the day felt like a nice little treat. </span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">the constant cheering and michael jackson hits blaring over the speakers were making it hard to hear anything my mom was saying.</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>"this is the most excitement i've had in about two weeks. let me call you back."</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i began snapping pictures from about twenty feet back, excited to share with my friends that i had stumbled upon yet another taping of <i>extra. </i>a familiar tune suddenly seeped out through the crowd. as i wondered to myself why i recognized this catchy theme song...</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i heard a voice that i would know anywhere.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>not only had i unintentionally come to grove, meandered into the shopping area, AND walked onto the set of extra--but i happened to be there the day that ellen degeneres was doing an interview. after weeks of colorless afternoons, this was certainly a welcome surprise. today was the release of ellen's new book <i>"seriously...i'm kidding." </i>and her first comment was asking mario lopez to take off his shirt. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i love ellen.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>the crowds were so insane that this picture doesn't even do it justice.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>the amount of people in front of me, behind me, and across from me were enough to start a small country.</b></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>as i leaned against a gate and realized i was standing right next to what seemed to be a VIP tent--three more surprises came my way.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><u>one</u>: surprise! jack black.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><u>two</u>: surprise! i'm standing <i>directly </i>behind ellen's mom.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><u>three</u>: surprise! when ellen talks about her mom on TV, they point the cameras <i>directly </i>at her--catching me in my shades and jeggings.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>when the show wrapped up, i stayed around to do the obvious.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>try and get a picture of mario lopez's butt.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>as ellen was escorted off of the stage, she took one look <i>exactly </i>in my direction...and then headed out of sight. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i assumed this would be the last time (at least today) that i saw ellen degeneres in person.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>after multiple missed shots of AC slater's backside--i couldn't wait to recount the details of my day to my sister. today was her 30th birthday, and she deserved a good story. i opted for the first quiet place i could find and headed into barnes and noble. as i stepped onto the escalator and headed for the cookbook section, my sister's name appeared on my phone. at the top of the escalator a woman tried to shove me in the opposite direction i was going while simultaneously yelling, "keep together people!" </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i assumed she was just a pushy employee. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>as i lingered on the isles of the second floor and swapped stories with my sister, i turned around and realized that there was a line of people wrapped around the store. i hadn't seen posters for a book signing, but then again i wasn't really looking. as my gaze traveled back to the escalator, a small head topped with silvery white hair came into view. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>ellen's mom.</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i then heard "hey mom!" shouted from somewhere in the store.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>i had walked directly into ellen's book signing.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>after much contemplation, my sister decided that i should probably ask ellen degeneres her opinion on what was going on in my life. i then hopped on the caboose of a line that went on for two more stories. once i realized that i was the only one without a book, i ran downstairs to the front counter to buy myself a copy. when i casually asked about the process of getting my new book signed, i was informed that the line upstairs was for people with wristbands. the line <u>outside</u> was for "stand-by" fans who may or may not make it to the upstairs line. i thought about my options. my obstacles: it's cold outside. i may end up with a $15 parking tab. i haven't eaten dinner. i wanted to do laundry. i haven't washed my hair since yesterday morning.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>after purchasing my book, i decided it was a good idea to at least get a look at the stand-by line. it was about a hundred people long...and i was the the 100th.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>once again i debated my options. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i even walked back over to the farmer's market for some free samples while i thought things through and considered simply calling it a night.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>well.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>what do you think i ended up doing?</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>absolutely thrilled that i was part of the <i>last </i>group allowed in to get our books signed, but absolutely <u>terrified</u> that i was about to come face-to-face with someone i had been watching on TV for years--i stood in line and nervously adjusted my jeggings. i remembered being ten years old and watching ellen's sitcom. i remembered how much respect, even as a child, i had for someone who had their very own TV show. i've always loved her humor, admired her light-hearted sense of self, and the positive influence she has on so many millions of people.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i><u>and then it was my turn.</u></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>my breath caught in my throat and i could only think of one thing to say.</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>fanny: "...how's it going?!" </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>ellen</u>: (looks around) "it's okay! how are you?"</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>fanny</u>: "awesome. it's so awesome to meet you."</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>*mental note: stop saying awesome*</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>*brief awkward handshake*</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>"can i ask you a quick question?"</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>*pause and almost black out as i feel every camera on my face*</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>"do you have any advice for someone who moved to hollywood and doesn't have any idea what the hell they're doing?"</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>ellen</u>: "well. you know, i was once someone who moved to hollywood and didn't know what the hell i was doing."</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>*awkward pause.*</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>*mental note: say something clever*</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>fanny</u>: "and...look at you now!"</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>*mental note: don't say stupid things to celebrities*</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>*retrieve my book and begin to step away*</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>ellen:</u> "you're going to be okay.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>you are. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>just stay safe."</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>*almost burst into tears and walk away*</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>so that's it.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>that's my story.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>it's not about finding the answers to the questions i've been searching for. it's not about having any kind of epiphany or moment of self-realization. it's not about the fact that i will very likely be on the ellen degeneres show tomorrow mouthing the words "hi mom" as i ride up the escalator at barnes & noble (true story, set your DVR). </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>it's not that ellen gave me actual clarity into the specific hurdles that i'm facing. she doesn't know me. that's not what this story is about. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>it's about finding unexpected things in unexpected places. i still have a lot of soul searching to do at this strange time in my life. i still have fears to conquer, people to meet, and ways to make my mark. this story is just about being in the right place at the right time. about being given a kind, <i>much needed</i> piece of advice by a very powerful stranger in regards to your life. about the reminder that everything <u>is</u> going to be okay. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>no matter what i choose for myself.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>it's scary not to know what's coming next, and sometimes you just need a sign--a completely unexpected, unsolicited sign that things do turn out okay in the end.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>i've been walking in the same way as i did</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>missing out the cracks in the pavement</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>and tutting my heel and strutting my feet</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>"is there anything i can do for your dear?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>is there anyone i could call?"</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>"no and thank you, please madam. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>i ain't lost, just wandering."</i></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>~adele</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><i><br />
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</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>most women here are 5'9, with perfect bright blonde hair, legs that start at their face, and arms skinny enough to stack cheerios on.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>they have a closet full of cocktail dresses and get invited to the best parties with the "best" people.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>they're never caught without heels on and they eat botox for breakfast.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />
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</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>i just recently reached 5'3.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>i generally have about twenty nine fly-aways and a few split ends from attempting to cut my own bangs.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>i own twelve pairs of leggings and zero pairs of high heels.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>i have seventeen movies taped on my DVR.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>i had a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich for breakfast.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">have you ever had one of those overwhelming feelings that something really strange was about to happen?</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>as i've mentioned before--my favorite walk in all of hollywood is the one that happens to be in my neighborhood. as i walk out of my apartment's gate door and turn left--the street zig zags up into the hills of beachwood canyon. it's my favorite walk for a handful of reasons, but mainly because it was the first place i ever explored after moving here on my own. i had never lived by myself before, so i guess i never realized how many thoughts were constantly running through my head. all day long my mind would race with anything and everything. with no one around to really talk to--i needed a way to get all that energy out of my body. </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i can't even begin the count the dozens of times i've tossed on a pair of sketchers, and jetted out the door and up the hill. the other great part of this walk is that the hollywood sign inches closer and closer and hardly ever goes out of sight.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">the first time i saw this,</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">i stopped...</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">and thought about turning around.</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>these odd cave-like structures appear on both side of the road towards the top of the neighborhood. as i stopped and stared at these rocky doorways, two thoughts popped into my head:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>these walks have become a staple in my weekly routine, but it wasn't until last night that i realized something very interesting. as i traced my usual route up beachwood drive--hopping over uneven curbs and dodging dog walkers--i stepped outside of my body for a moment as i approached the stone walls. i watched myself pass through this rocky opening and suddenly became very aware of my auto-pilot response for gliding through this creepy overpass. as i upped the speed in my step and reached the entrance--i drew in a deep breath, and squeezed my eyes shut. when i realized what i had just done, i stopped in my tracks and cocked my head to the side. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>what had possibly caused me to hold my breath? what realistic explanation could there be for closing my eyes so tight that one of my contacts almost popped out? </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>it then occurred to me that outsiders would clearly assume i was farting--</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>and that's no way to present yourself in hollywood.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>as i continued my walk, i couldn't help but dwell on what might have stimulated these involuntary movements. why was it that <i>every </i>time i passed through these walls, my body unconsciously repeated these strange motions? i followed the twisted road past the market and distracted myself with the fluorescent flowers that blanket the beautifully manicured lawns. as i turned the corner to trek up the infamous beachwood stairs, i came to an abrupt halt. </b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>that's it,</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i thought to myself. that's what makes me cringe, and shudder, and hold my breath every time i dart through those walls. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>for some inexplicable reason...</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i believe...</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>that walking through that cave will transport me through time.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>there.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>i said it.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br />
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</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>not really.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>but if i go missing, at least you'll all know what happened.</b></span></div>fannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890106633502634179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879627861825203258.post-20957417325064833672011-09-27T19:33:00.000-07:002011-09-27T19:33:04.601-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>"makes me want to get lost</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>and get right with my soul."</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>~rodney atkins</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">it was just one those days.</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>one of those days where i couldn't stand to be in my apartment one second longer and i just had to get out. it's good to make a check-list for yourself and spend time job searching, but hours and hours and hours inside a tiny one-bedroom apartment can start to feel extremely hopeless. a friend once told me that los angeles was like a trick. it's one of the biggest cities in the world with millions of people--but for that very reason, it can be very isolating.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>it wasn't just an "i need some fresh air" kind of day. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>it was just one of those lonely days where i started to feel like it was hard to breathe. sitting at home by yourself for hours on end also gives you no choice but to marinate in not just one--but ALL of your problems.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>i guess no one ever said</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>this would be easy.</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>before i jumped ship and headed out into the unknown today--i caught something on TV that really hit home for me. since i'm "in between" jobs right now, it always ends up being an uncomfortable question when people ask me what i do. luckily, every person i've talked to who has moved out here to be in the acting world claims to have had a laundry list of jobs. reminding myself of that makes me feel less guilty about my catalog of professions from this past year...</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>chiropractic assistant...thrift shop employee...waitress...personal assistant for a day...</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>and then i saw this.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>and it reminded me that this isn't easy for <i>anyone.</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i><br />
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</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>then i got up, threw on an outfit as fast as i possibly could, and started driving.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i drove until i hit surfrider's beach in malibu and i pulled over onto the side of the pacific coast highway.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>and then i just sat there for hours.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>it was just one of those days.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>every time i come home my mom asks me if it feels weird to be back. the strange truth is that the second i step foot into my room--it feels like nothing has changed. an entire year has gone by and home still feels every bit like home. sometimes when i wake up, i can't remember if moving to hollywood was all a dream. i know i'm meant to be here and despite the being so far away part--i really do love it, but that doesn't make north carolina any less of a part of me. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i had originally planned on a quick weekend trip back to the east coast for the sole purpose of being there for my best friend's birthday. the second i lost the restraints of having a job and a mandatory place to be--i knew that i wanted to extend my visit. almost two weeks might seem like one hell of a "visit", but that doesn't mean it didn't fly by. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>luckily i still had time to pack in all of my favorites.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>after a few days at home--i headed even further down south for some quality time and a 24th birthday weekend with the best friend.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>you'd think that two people who lived together and saw each other morning, afternoon, and night would probably stop appreciating the little things after a while. sara and i, on the other hand, never took our friendship for granted. two years into living together, i can still remember my breath catching in my throat with excitement when i would hear her car pull into the driveway after a long weekend home. i remember how blissfully happy it made me to hear her footsteps creak towards my room at dinnertime after she had just woken up from a nap. i remember holding in my laughter as she tossed ten yoplait yogurt cups into our grocery cart--simply because she can't walk away from a ten-for-ten deal.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i reminded myself every day to appreciate her because i knew we wouldn't always be living ten steps down the hall from each other. now--more than ever--these tiny moments with her count. it wasn't the moment i saw her feet at the bottom of escalator when she picked me up from the airport. it wasn't the moment we hugged goodbye and i wanted to hold on for ten minutes longer. it was the moment we were sitting there on the couch--passing back and forth a box of wheat thins and watching the notebook--that i realized how incredibly special the world felt in that one simple second.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>as i pulled out of sara's driveway and wiped my eyes--i decided to take a different way back home. normally the drive from raleigh to little river is a straight shot on two highways. recently, sara told me about a quicker route that involves a handful of different back roads, by-passes, and mini-highways. although this involved following some very strange twists and turns from my GPS--</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>there's something about this drive that makes me feel like i'm in another era.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b> at one point while watching the notebook, sara turned to me and repeated allie's last line,</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>"sensational! i wish people used that word more often." </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>you know when you see someone at a funeral and they say,</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>"great to see you...even under these unfortunate circumstances..."</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>when i bought this ticket to bring me home--the sole purpose was to be with my best friend for her birthday. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>little did i know that there would be a miracle involved.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>a few weeks ago, we found out that one of our sixteen and a half year old persian cats had a tumor in his lung. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>i say cat.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>but what i mean is--little brother.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">i felt so blessed to coincidentally be coming home, but i had no idea how important my presence would actually be. not only did i get to spend time with mango, but i was able to help my parents and be there for them at the same time.</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">it may have been unfortunate circumstances--but we were still together.</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>pets are not pets in my family. they never have been.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>they eat at the dinner table with us and are lavished in hourly compliments such as,</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">"if you were any cuter, i'd have to arrest you!"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>needless to say--they're family. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>seeing my mom pour every ounce of love she had into taking care of mango reminded me how lucky i am to be a part of this family. sometimes i think that my parents are so full of love that if i squeeze them too hard--some will come out of their ears. how lucky we are--my sister and i, and every furry four legged animal that has ever graced us with their presence--to have always been so taken care of and protected. our cats may not be able to speak english, but i know that they have the exact same sense of appreciation for my parents that my sister and i do. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>mango was one of a kind.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>although it was extremely painful to know that he would be leaving this world--i felt such a sense of peace knowing that he would be out of pain. if a human is laying in a hospital bed, they can hold your hand and reassure you. they can tell you that they're ready to go, to leave this world and venture on into the next place.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>other than roast chicken--mango loved nothing more than curling up in the fruit bowl on our kitchen table.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b> in his last few years, he had gotten so big for the bowl that he found plenty of other places to nap and spend the day. that porcelain dish may have filled up with avocados and heirloom tomatoes--but we all knew that it belonged to mango. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>on his last full day, mango used every bit of strength he had to hop onto the table and squeeze himself into that fruit bowl one last time.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>to mango (who i know is still all around me):</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>thank you for being my family.</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>fannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890106633502634179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879627861825203258.post-21408345771839004692011-09-21T19:06:00.000-07:002011-09-21T19:20:59.831-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>i was four years old when this picture was taken. if you had told me then that twenty one years from now i would officially be able to call myself a caterer,</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>i would have said:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>"um...</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>duh."</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>a few weeks ago--i single-handedly catered my very first event. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i've cooked for friends and family more times than i can count, but never have i EVER cooked for strangers. after working part-time as an occasional food-setter-upper at my friend's office, i mentioned to her boss that i do, in fact, cook. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>well, that's not exactly how it went down. i made a joke about setting up my own omelet station which led into the conversation that i know my way around a kitchen. right then and there he decided that i would have my very own day of catering the next time i was back at their office. a few weeks passed and before i knew it, it was time to start planning my dishes. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">there's something about greek food that i absolutely love. the fresh delicate herbs like dill and oregano combined with spicy garlic and bright lemon make a combination that i can't get enough of. keeping in mind that greek flavors are simple and light, yet full of flavor--i went forward with my mediterranean menu. i felt as if i had no other choice.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>me NOT making greek food would have been like paula deen opening a chinese restaurant.</i></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>eleven episodes of diners, drive-ins, and dives.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>the above picture is of some delicious bruschetta i once made for an outdoor party. i knew it was going to be a hot day so i wanted something refreshing. what's more refreshing than strawberries and basil?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>the below picture is from the catering day.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>same dish.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>fancier plates.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>the measurements in these recipes were for a little over twenty people, and i did everything through the eyeball method:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>where you judge each step based on how much you THINK you'll need by taste or sight instead of sticking entirely to the recipe. i just wanted to list the ingredients in each dish incase anybody had the desire to make these in their own kitchen:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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<li style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>3 ¾ - 4 cups feta cheese</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>4 cups cherry tomatoes</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>1 large thinly sliced caramelized red onion</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>1 cup pitted kalamata olives</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>8 cups arugula</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>1 ½ cups sundried tomatoes packed in oil</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>4 6 oz. cans artichoke hearts</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>15 pitas (on the side)</b></span></span></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></b></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>chicken marinade:</b></span></span></div></div><ul><li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>8 teaspoons minced garlic</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>4 teaspoons lemon juice</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>4 teaspoons olive oil</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>2 tablespoons red vine vinegar</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>2 teaspoons dried oregano</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>2 teaspoons salt</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>1 teaspoon black pepper</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></span></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></b></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>greek pasta salad herb vinaigrette:</b></span></span></div></div><ul><li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>4 tablespoons fresh dill</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>2 tablespoons fresh parsley</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>2 tablespoons fresh mint</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>4 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>3 cups plain greek yogurt</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>8 tablespoons minced garlic</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>1 cup Dijon mustard</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>1 cup red wine vinegar</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>1 1/3 cup lemon juice</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>2 teaspoons salt</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>1 teaspoon pepper</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>6 cups olive oil</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Pinch of sugar</b></span></span></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br />
</b></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">tzatziki sau</span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ce:</span></span></b></span></div><ul><li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>6 cups greek yogurt</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>2 chopped garlic cloves</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>4 medium seedless cucumbers</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>2 tablespoons fresh dill</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>2 lemons (6 tablespoons lemon juice) + some zest</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Salt and pepper to taste</b></span></span></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; font-weight: bold;"><br />
</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">strawberry basil bruschetta:</span></b></span></div><ul><li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>30 toasted baguette slices</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>5-6 oz. goat cheese</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>3 cups strawberries</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>½ cup chopped basil</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>½ cup candied walnuts or pecans (candied in brown sugar and butter)</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Small bottle aged balsamic vinegar</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Cracked black pepper on top</b></span></span></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;"><br />
</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">spinach salad with goat cheese, dried cranberries, apples, and cashews tossed with balsamic agave dressing:</span></span></b></span></div><ul><li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>32 cups baby spinach leaves</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>4 cups toasted cashews</b></span></span></li>
<li style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; list-style-type: disc; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>1 1/3 cup goat cheese</b></span></span></li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>newest cleaning device:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>duster.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>reason:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>i found out what my fan looks like when it's not spinning.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>newest exercise routine:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>walking up my street to the beachwood stairs like i used to when i first moved to california.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>reason:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>it's a good thinking walk.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>newest exciting moment:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>pumpkin lattes being back at starbucks.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>reason:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>if you can't figure this one out on your own then stop reading my blog.</b></span></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgISprz_u3fLEqZoDNfK2btFO6EVj9GbMxLtXxoCGVzg20DmMLYeD6j5-vaRX_-Q3WUiYfglW_vk2OoolHlFoZimaxBj181YZ8HhA3nSvMfcYu5bgZ3mknSe8oMXoWeBnaBujylVDBxZCw/s1600/0907110707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgISprz_u3fLEqZoDNfK2btFO6EVj9GbMxLtXxoCGVzg20DmMLYeD6j5-vaRX_-Q3WUiYfglW_vk2OoolHlFoZimaxBj181YZ8HhA3nSvMfcYu5bgZ3mknSe8oMXoWeBnaBujylVDBxZCw/s640/0907110707.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>fannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04890106633502634179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1879627861825203258.post-30502093109815053252011-09-21T13:23:00.000-07:002011-09-21T13:23:07.717-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>oh hey...</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>remember me?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br />
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</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>don't worry, i didn't leave you.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>but a few weeks ago--my computer certainly did. you know the VERY first sneeze of a cold when you think to yourself:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>"okay, either i just sneezed because it's dusty in here...or i'm on the verge of a vicious stuffy nose."</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>well, instead of my computer warning me with a "first sneeze" that it was about to get sick--it just decided to turn off and then not turn back on. luckily there's a doctor (samsung store) about an hour away that i was able to take him to instead of shipping him off to some unknown land.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>as soon as he was cured and back in my hands, i threw myself headfirst into a very important project.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>the best friend's 24th birthday was right around the corner and she had asked me to put together a slideshow for her family and friends to see. most people would probably spend a day or two quickly throwing pictures and songs on top of one another, but i have never been like most people. i took this request from my best friend VERY seriously. knowing that i was responsible for the dozens and dozens of images that make up her life--i spent not just days, but weeks perfecting every little detail. </b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>before i knew it,</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>it was time to come home.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>september 9th finally arrived and i hopped on a plane and headed back for the east coast.</b></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>12 days later.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>there's so much to update you on--i feel like it might be best to do it one post at a time. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>let's start from where we last left off...</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>to keep myself preoccupied while looking for a job, a few months back i decided to volunteer at the shelter where i rescued olive from. this wonderful place is called <a href="http://www.kittenrescue.org/" style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">kitten rescue</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> and their mission is to take cats and kittens out of shelters where they are about to be euthanized and provide them with a home. they have handfuls of foster parents who take the animals to monthly adoptions, as well as a sanctuary for the cats who have nowhere to live. the first time i walked into kitten rescue, i remember thinking that it seemed so different from any other shelter or pound i had ever been to. not only was it cleaner, but the cats basically had free run of the place instead of being locked up in cages. the whole place is open air so the cats are able to enjoy the breeze and see the outdoors. </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><i>step one was volunteer training.</i></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">my first instinct was to adopt every single cat that i saw. </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">and then i realized that was probably kind of silly, considering the fact that my apartment is the size of a chinese takeout container.</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>once my day of training was complete, i was allowed to come back anytime to help out in whatever way i liked. although it felt very rewarding to do real work like cleaning and washing litter-boxes, my favorite volunteer activity has been "socializing". despite the decent number of shelter workers and volunteers, there are only so many hands available for kitty petting. the training instructor explained to us that because their goal is to get each cat adopted--the more comfortable they are with humans, the better. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>finally.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>a good excuse to embrace my inner cat lady.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>the cat below is appropriately named monster--and even though he looks intimidating, i have a feeling he's just a big baby.</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>you know when you see a person walking down the street that looks JUST like someone you know, and you want to think it's that person--but you know it's just not a realistic possibility?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>well, here is a picture of my best friend's cat:</b></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>oh wait.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>that was a picture of a cat at the shelter.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>THIS is my best friend's cat:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>two songs</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><b><i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>1. slightly stoopid -- sweet honey</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>2. landon pigg -- trickery</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"><b><i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">flea.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">market.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>...FLEA MARKET!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>well it's official. i've found my second favorite hangout. oh wait, i forgot about bojangles. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>mmm and las margaritas. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>and goodberrys!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>shoot. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>okay, i guess it's my sixth favorite hangout. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>i've always been a fan of outdoor markets. it's a great way to spend time outside instead of sitting on your ass all day. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>i should really get off of the couch soon...</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3;">every weekend, i make my way over to the west hollywood whole foods. on the way back, i always drive by a big open field where people appear to be cleaning. </span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to my disappointment--i discovered that it was not a dustbuster convention.</span> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3;"><img src="http://vacuum-cleaner.electrical-guide.info/images/content/dirt-devil-dd150xl.jpg" /></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3;">this weekly occurrence is normally sunday, which means that by the time i get off of my ass to go to the store, it's 4 PM. which means by the time i'm driving back from the store, it's 5 PM and people are, in fact, cleaning up from the day. i did some research on this mystery place, and it turns out that every weekend from 9-4, there is a flea market! the next weekend, i threw on my favorite tank top, bought myself a smoothie, and headed over in search of fleas! appropriately named </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://www.melrosetradingpost.org/" style="background-color: #ea9999; color: #674ea7;">the melrose trading post<span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">, this cute little spot was everything i hoped for and more. i'm a big fan of the farmer's market at 3rd and fairfax--but i knew that this would be an entirely different experience...seeing as i can't eat fresh jewelry and clothes.</span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">i was so fascinated by all of the little trinkets and knick-knacks that each vendor had spread across their tables. everything was so authentically vintage that i felt like i had just stumbled into the past.</span></span></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>i thought about picking this up for a smell test, but i was afraid it might turn me into a unicorn.</b></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>this next item wasn't worth the four dollars because i didn't want to think about who else had sweat on it--but it sure did make me smile when i found it :)</b></span></div><br />
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</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>think again.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>it was actually the phil harmonic orchestra playing the music to disney's fantasia. although i've never seen the movie--the music was still pretty baller. (it's okay to describe an orchestra as baller...right?)</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b> hands down, my favorite part was that we got to bring our own food and drinks.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>pinwheels a la fanny!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>grilled veggies in a spinach tortilla with light veggie cream cheese, pesto, and a balsamic reduction on top.</b></span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>disney music + big screen TV's = awesome</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>disney music + big screen TV's + fireworks = REALLY awesome</b></span></div><br />
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