tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38166935338185770692024-02-06T22:19:49.524-08:00Chasing ElephantsChasing Elephantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01134440049205471097noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816693533818577069.post-11366056024498408882017-06-08T07:44:00.002-07:002017-06-08T10:29:55.955-07:00When I Grow Up<center>
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Whoa, holy smokes I’m alive. I don’t’ even know if blogging is a thing anymore because I think insta-stories have taken over but gosh I needed somewhere to go and process my thoughts. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m 28 and I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up or so I thought. Growing up it’s like the big thing adults ask you, for a long time I really wanted to be a chef. At the age of 14 I got a job bussing at a local fine dining restaurant in my hometown and worked my way up to her side kick in the kitchen. I worked beside the head chef and owner and she really took me under her wing, which I’m very grateful for. In high school I took culinary arts class because I wanted to learn as much about cooking as I could. To this day I don’t think I have immersed myself or had passion for anything like this again. I really truly did love it and it really had been the one thing I stuck with the longest. I tended to be one of those people who tried a little bit of this and a little bit of that.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I don’t know what happened but in the middle of applying to college I decided not to apply to culinary schools. To this day I don’t know why I decided to change. The only thing I can think of is I knew it was going to take a lot of work and long hours to be what I wanted to be and maybe that scared the shit out of me. I always had it in my head that in the future when I had a family it would take me away from them because of the hours and to me family time was far more important. Looking back I chickened out, I mean straight up. I was scared to fail and I let me self-down by giving up and talked myself out of it. My husband brought up something that really stuck with me the other day, I have an excuse for everything and he’s so damn right it’s not even funny. I constantly make up excuses for why I don’t want to do this or do that. I think a lot of it is because I lack confidence in myself. I’m truly my own worst critic and it’s pushing me away from a lot of opportunities. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Since then I’ve toyed with the idea of working in hospitality, outdoor recreation (which is what my degree is in) and nursing. I’ve been an education leader, server, assistant at a chiropractic office, receptionist at an architectural firm, certified nursing assistant, which I never got a job with because I got a position at my current job as a Post Office Clerk. I admit it, I job hop because I’m simply just not interested in any of these jobs. They are just something to pay the bills with and that’s it. There’s no feeling of fulfillment, excitement or pride.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I feel at this point it’s too late for me to go back to college. I know I know another excuse. But I’ve got college debt that I’m sure I’ll still be paying on for the next 100 years and it scares the crap out of me to add even more debt.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So now what? Yea, that’s the big question that I still have no clue how to answer. I rack my brain every damn day and it scares me how fast it’s all going. If you ask me if I could go back I’d 100 percent go to culinary school. It’s what I should have done all along. Maybe if the right opportunity and funds come my way I’ll open up a cute little restaurant in my town for all the foodies with an outdoor patio and all. My town seriously lacks the small local restaurants and is being swallowed up by chains and fast food galore, which just absolutely pains me. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Wish me luck to growing some balls I mean courage and gaining some motivation. I know it’s cliché but it’s true, life passes us in the blink of an eye and I don’t want to have any more regrets for not trying something. So maybe I have known along what I want to be when I grow up I just fought it for so long because I was scared. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Chasing Elephantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01134440049205471097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816693533818577069.post-65665087548501768672014-12-16T18:22:00.003-08:002014-12-17T18:14:56.410-08:00Choose Happiness Even When Life Straight Up Sucks<center>
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To sum it up it's been a rough year. It's been particularly difficult for many reasons, especially the last few months. I struggled with turning 25, I know this seems minimal in the grand scheme of things but it effected me a lot. I felt as though I was far from where I thought I would be by that age. It just really brought me down. Does setting goals and plans end up actually hurting you in the long wrong? This is something that I struggle with. I like to plan and I always felt it was good to strive for things and to be better but what if you don't meet those expectations? I guess my answer to that is to just pick your self back up and try again and remember that age isn't really that big of a deal.<br>
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It's been a rough year because I found myself unhappy with my career path and I wouldn't even call it a career but rather a job. Sitting at a desk on my damn ass all day went against everything that I wanted for myself. I knew in college that I had other plans for myself. So why was a settling? I may not be the biggest career driven person, okay actually far from it but I do what to spend my days feeling purposeful and challenged. When those needs aren't met you're in for disaster. So maybe losing my job mid September wasn't the worst of things it also wasn't the best. It's been hard financially especially during the holidays and on my relationship. Seriously try having no human interaction for 40 hours a week and then when your boyfriend comes home you can't help but be stuck up his butt. Yea I would be annoyed by me too. Glad I figured that one out pretty quickly. But all those things have also proven to make me and my relationship stronger. At the end of the day it's worth it. Who knows how long I would have stayed in my previous job if it never shut down. Now, it has forced me to really dig inside my brain and search for something that fulfills my needs. It's still a process and it might take me a little longer but now that I know what needs to happen I know it will. </div>
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It's been a rough year because someone has come into my family and since day 1 has tried to rip my family apart one by one. I mentioned some of this vaguely in some posts over the summer. It really boggles me that someone would want to do that and then to actually go out of their way to try to succeed at it. And she's done a pretty good job. She's also brought out a lot of things that I am not proud of. I wish things could be different and maybe one day but to be honest I don't see it happening soon. My family has been tested and gone through a lot through the years but at the end of the day we stayed strong as a family. I can't really say that thought right now. It's sad for so many reasons. I hurt. My family hurts. I missed my brothers wedding because of it, as did numerous members of my family and he'll never get that day back. I wish it wasn't this way, trust me. I hope that one day I will find forgiveness and we can move forward but I can't right now. If my brother is reading this, please know that I love you with all my heart.</div>
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It's been a rough year because Philips mom is sick. Something that non of us expected and to find out right before christmas makes it 10x worse. It's been hard. It really puts things in perspective. I haven't really known someone close to me who has been sick before. To be honest I'm not really sure what the heck I'm supposed to do. What I am doing is trying to be the best support system for Phil, whether that's trying to put a smile on his face or being a tissue. I'm there for whatever he needs. In general I'm trying to be positive and get everyone's mind off the scary stuff. That's what I know how to do. I'm hopeful for a cure and that Phil and his family will fight through this. They are so strong both as a family and individually so I can't help but to be positive that everything is going to be okay.</div>
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So ya, life can stuck sometimes and it can test you mentally, emotionally and physically. It can strip you down and break you. It will test you and your relationship with others. It's easy to get caught in the bad, negative mojo.<br>
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I was catching up with a girlfriend and filling her in on some things and she says "when it rains it pours." You aren't kidding. We can choose to let these things bring us down and control us or we can find happiness even when life doesn't go our way. One thing I have learned is that life has other plans far from our control. I choose to spend my days happy and smiling as much as I can and to take life one day at a time, to complain little and to appreciate the things and people in my life and to come. Yea, a lot of crappy things have happened this year but what about all the good things, the new friendships made, new and exciting experiences, places we traveled to, the extra time I have had with Dragon, and the unforgettable memories? Sure, I get sad, pissed off, hurt, confused, it makes me human but I choose happiness before all of that. <br>
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Here's to becoming a stronger version of myself from the lessons I've learned and have yet to learn from both the bumpy and sunshine moments of life. <br>
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To think that this whole post started with taking a picture with Dragon and catching myself smiling.</div>
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Tonight, after months of silence I opened my blogger and actual words and sentences started flowing. So, i'm totally going with it. I have no idea where this post is going to go, so we all will be equally as surprised. I guess I could start with its been a roller coaster of a few months. I know last time I wrote, I wasn't in the best of places and felt completely lost with who I was and where I was going. I was scared of going through life not enjoying how I spent a majority of my days. And heck i'm still scared. Work shouldn't have to be miserable and what I have learned is that I can no longer be a Administrative Assistant. For me, it's boring and I was so unchallenged. It made me feel bad about myself because I felt like I wasn't doing anything fulfilling and went against everything that I believed in. I went to school and graduated with a degree in Outdoor Recreation. I didn't want to have that 9-5 desk job, answering phones and sitting all day long. </center>
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I am still unemployed and friends its rough, especially with the holidays. The good news is I am in the process of receiving my certification to be a nursing assistant. It's not the most glamorous job by any means. I mean I'm wiping butts but I really feel like this is a good fit for me. I get to be helping others, on my feet, challenged and could potentially lead to more. Heck I may even go back to school to become a LPN or a nurse. Who am I? I really excited about this new career move and can't wait to see where this goes. </center>
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These past few months have really tested my relationship. It's stressful for me and Phil because I have to depend on him more until I find a job. With relationships though each individual goes through ups and downs and at the end of the day it's about being there for one another. We had are arguments for sure but this has made us stronger and better than ever. My love truly grows for him every day. I know super mushy but what else would you expect from me?</center>
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I could really use some prayers or positive thoughts as my boyfriends family has just received some really crappy news that starts with the C word. I don't really want to over share but the more positive vibes we have the better. So in advanced I and his family really appreciate it.</center>
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Chasing Elephantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01134440049205471097noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816693533818577069.post-43999825222806671852014-10-06T12:18:00.003-07:002014-10-06T19:16:55.255-07:00At A Low.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've completely neglected this blog of mine. To be honest, lately it just seems so hard. I can't seem to find any words to fill the page and haven't felt inspired by anything. I've been keeping a secret but I just can't hold it in anymore and I'm just hoping that letting it out will help get me out of this crummy funk. </center>
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Yup. I lost my job that I was so excited for because I would no longer have to spend two hours in the car anymore. I got home before 4:30, which gave me oodles and oodles of time to play on week nights. It was a job I didn't feel so drained after. It wasn't my dream job or anything that gave me fireworks but it was working for the time being.</center>
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This said job is now gone. And it's not just gone for me, its gone for 140 employees supporting themselves and their families. It just makes me all sorts of sad. The company that I only worked at for a month and a half just suddenly closed it's doors for financial reasons. It was a complete shock for everyone and the community because it provided many jobs for the county.</center>
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Losing a job has its perks and all but it isn't all that it's cracked up to be. I've been beating myself up over it and I don't know why since it wasn't like I got fired or anything but for some reason I still feel like a total loser. It's a good day when I shower and it's a even better day when I put make up on and walk out of the house. I'm frustrated, discouraged and depressed. Though, I'm slowly coming out of my depression thanks to friends and family I'm still not myself. I'm frustrated and discouraged because finding a job in this town that I live in is not easy, especially finding one that is decent paying. </center>
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Among everything else this weekend I also lost my Grandma Ginna. Ginna is my mom's partners mother. She's been very good to me and am so happy I was able to spend time with her. I went back to upstate New York right before I lost my job and I was able to see her and say goodbye. She was declining quickly at the time and we all weren't sure how much time she had. At first she didn't know who I was but by the end of it she grabbed by hand and held it tight and told me she loved me. I knew then that realized who I was and it just was one of those special moments. It's never easy to say goodbye to anyone but the only thing that makes it all better is knowing that she is no longer suffering and is in her happy place. Love you Ginna.</center>
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So thanks for those that have stuck around these blog of mine even though I've been completely MIA. I'm hoping to make more of an effort to write and to get out of the house and feel human again. xoxo</center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Guys, I'm obsessed with the new look of the blog. I just can't stop starring. Isn't she pretty? The sidebar is my favorite part of the whole new look. I can't thank my bestest enough for this awesome new design. This girl seriously just gets me. <a href="http://www.twothirdshazel.com/" target="_blank">Erin</a> - Picture me right now on my roof screaming THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we got there I met up with my friend Megan, she was all sorts of amped up so that got me feeling a little better about the whole race. When I walked into the entrance I smelled bacon and my mouth was watering. I had forgot my signed waiver at home but they had a few tables set up and was easily able to fill one out quickly. The packet pick up area went smoothly, I just showed my ID and they gave me everything I needed and the best part was I didn't wait in any lines. The packet included the race bib, a ticket for a free beer after the race, a t-shirt and a warrior hat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a little after 10:45 at this point so we decided to get in line for the 11 o'clock heat. I gave Philip a kiss goodbye and he went back to the car to study for his GMAT test coming up. I hadn't seen Megan in quite sometime, we used to work together when I was living in Indy so it was great to catch up. It had rained the night before as well as briefly in the morning. The course was extremely slippery and muddy. The first mile and half was all woods and running. Well I should say I tried to run because if you've ever run in mud piles you will totally understand where I am coming from. I looked like a drunk llama. It was fun though because I can't remember the last time I had some good fun in some mud. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the first water break we finally hit an obstacle, which required crawling under barbed wire then it was back to running more in the woods. I didn't wear a watch so I don't know how far in we were till we hit our next obstacle that was multiple mud piles that you had to climb and then had to slide down into muddy water. Quickly after was another obstacle and this one was probably the most challenging one. That being said, their was a god awful line. We seriously waited at least 30 minutes and looking back I wish we would have skipped it because it wasn't really worth spending 30 minutes waiting in a line. I thought I would have had some difficulty with it but I was able to climb up it rather easily. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The last mile they basically put all the obstacles together. I would have liked more in the beginning. My favorite was the second to last obstacle. You had to climb a rope wall, walk across a board that was high off the ground and then you slid down into a muddy pool of water. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My least favorite was the mud slid because I ended up getting a wedgie and flashed some poor little innocent 12 year old behind me. Haha so yea a few people got an extra show that day. Oops.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall I thought the course was actually pretty easy. The same obstacles that were on the webite were not actually at this particular course. Those looked far more challenging. I was pretty bummed about it actually that it wasn't more difficult. I think the lines had at a lot of the obstacles also aided in it not being as challenging because we weren't continuously active the whole time. They had a few giant hoses and an area in a pond to wash off all the mud. The hose water was freezing and had it been a nice day it would have felt good but I was already cold. They only had porta potties to change and I was not going to change in one of those poop infested boxes. I decided to grab my free beer dripping wet and cold. Oh and I had mud in places no mud should ever touch. I ended up changing outside the car while Philly held up a towel. It was not ideal but sometimes you gotta do what ya gotta do. If you end up doing one of these bring extra clothes and shoes to change into as well a few plastic bags to put the muddy clothes into. </span></div>
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Chasing Elephantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01134440049205471097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816693533818577069.post-64453756911092993992014-08-21T17:47:00.000-07:002014-08-21T17:49:46.935-07:00My Crazy Life<center style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last time I posted, which feels like FOREVER ago I shared with you my Part 1 visit from my Mom's visit. Part 2 will be coming up any day now because I know you are just dying to know all about the fun we had. Okay, maybe that's just me that's excited. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyways moving on, so I guess I will start first with I left my job as a Receptionist/Project Admin Assistant at the Architectural Firm. To be honest I was bitter sweet about the whole thing. In some way I was sad to leave some great co-workers, as well as I had some pretty great benefits. On the other hand I was driving two hours every day (10 hours a week) and we had been really slow for a while, which means I'm super slow. It was time to make a change and it's something that I had been thinking about for awhile. The drive was really just wearing me out and I believe it was a big reason for my lack of motivation and energy that I have been experiencing. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to take a week off before my new job started, pretty lucky it worked out that way. Phil and I went out of town for a long weekend to St. Louis and I will recap this soon because it was such a good time. I don't want to forget the great memories we shared together. So also stayed tuned for that. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The rest of the week off was spent doing various things. And I can't believe how fast it all went by. I went to a YPO (Young Presidents Organization) get together with Phil and went out to dinner afterwards with friends. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Thursday I went for lunch down in Indy with my old roomie Amy. It was so great to catch up with her because it has been such a long time. The server even talked us into taking a Mystery shot, also known as The Orgy. It was pretty awful if I do say, but we had a Summer Shandy to help wash that god awful shot down. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Afterwards I met up with <a href="http://www.thelittlethingsblog.com/" target="_blank">Car</a> and <a href="http://www.girlinaredsundress.com/" target="_blank">Mel</a>. Marci, Mel and myself had been secretly putting together a little surprise gathering for Car's birthday. First we headed to get some Bubble Tea and also went to Mel's tattoo appointment. I actually had her tattoo guy look at a tattoo of mine that I wanted to see if he could either fix the poor thing or somehow cover it. NEVER GET A TATTOO THAT YOU DIDN'T EVEN LIKE THE TRACE OFF. I really don't know what I was thinking, anyways that's for another day. Afterwards we went to Brother's in Broadripple for Mug Night. If you had a Mug from Brothers, Beers and mixed drinks were 2 bucks. Yes please. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During the vodka and lemonade and an appetizer I got a call from my boyfriend that the Police had my wallet. I thought it was a sick joke and he was playing a p on me but that wasn't the case. So great, I didn't have my ID or my money. I can't tell you how many times this stuff happens to me. Where is my brain sometimes? Don't answer that. It ended up being a blessing because Marci, Car and I could run and go get it and Mel could go set up the drinks and snacks for Car's Birthday. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The best part of the night was taking goofy photos and going for a night swim. I don't think I have jumped into a pool that many times in my life. We may or may not have gone topless in the pool, but i'm going to keep my lips sealed on that one. I of course was the first one to pass out while watchinf a movie. I blame my mother because she does the same thing. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday afternoon and Saturday was spend at my brothers. Spending much needed time with them. My nephew has me completely wrapped around his finger, the bond that I have for him is like no other. My little niece is such a little princess. It adorable watching her play with her doll house and spin around and dance. The both just melt my heart. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lastly, this week I started my new job at a Manufacturing company as the Administrative Assistant. It's only been three-ish days but what I am loving so far is the 15-18ish minute drive. I can't tell you how flipping nice it is too be home before 4:30. I feel like I have a whole other life now. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I start getting into my new routine hopefully I will have a better hold of this little space of mine. Until then just bare with me and know that I'm not disappearing from these parts. And m</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">y goodness you have lots coming your way. So be excited! </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So the real reason my parentals came for a visit was two help these home owner newbies. I'm speaking about myself and Phil. Okay, so it wasn't really the real reason but it was a big part because they offered to help us out a while back. You see home ownership is a fucking lot to handle. You think its all cupcakes and peanut butter balls. Then BAMMM in comes your dog and eats everything. Anyways, I was having a hard time keeping up with everything/suck at landscaping. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My mom and Martha are awesome when it comes to yards. We spent about two days tearing things out, replanting, planting, mulching, digging and sweating. I went to Lowes more times than <a href="http://www.twothirdshazel.com/" target="_blank">Erin</a> pees and for those that don't know, it's a lot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next step was to get the gutters replaced, which we accomplished a few weeks ago. Yes I know, I've majorly been sucking at this blogging thing this summer. Now all we want to do is to get the house painted. Not sure that it will actually happen this year but maybe next spring we will actually decided on a color. Keep your fingers crossed that we actually agree on something. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Monday (7/7) we managed to gain back some strength and decided to tackle my closet. We went to every single store in town to gather things for organization. Apparently I'm picky because after a month in a half I still can't find bins for my scarfs and accessories. I've got the "before" and "during" pictures but it's still in progress. I'm trying to find the perfect bins, if they exist. Hopefully, I will have it completed before there is snow on the ground. I might just have to settle for bins that I like and not love. I really need to tell myself that it actually isn't that big of a deal. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After dinner on the porch we played a few rounds of Ticket to Ride, aka the best board game ever. This is when it started setting in that they were leaving the following morning. It was such a good trip, even with all the stress my family had being going through (the stuff that I can't really talk about on this space). </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't thank them enough for all that they did for us not to mention it just makes me the happiest being around them. I won't lie, I was in a funk for two weeks after they left. I think what makes it so hard is not knowing when I am going to see them next. This whole living 10 hours away thing is getting old. Thank goodness for facetime because I don't know how I would survive not "seeing" my mother. Yes, we just about speak everyday, my mother isn't just my mom she's my heart and soul. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rewind back to July 2nd (Wednesday), Mom and Martha were making the 9 1/2 hour drive from Upstate NY to spend the week with Phil and I. They actually got to my house before I did and the two of them AND Phil were all matching. Totally unplanned by the way. We sat on the porch had some beers and cheese before heading to dinner at Casa Brava for Margaritas and Mexican. Meanwhile, my mom brings a sweater with her to dinner and then we were twins. Everyone was on the same creepy wave length.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thursday I worked a half day, so that way Mom and Martha could have the morning to themselves and sleep in if they wanted. For lunch they met me up in Fort Wayne at our NEW FAVORITE SPOT, <a href="http://www.fwoysterbar.com/" target="_blank">The Oyster Bar</a>. It's a cute old saloon from the 1800's, there isn't much seating but we went for lunch and during the week so we found outdoor sitting. I can imagine at dinner time it gets really busy. We were a little hesitant checking out seafood in Indiana because well Indiana and seafood just doesn't go together. We were pleasantly surprised and will be coming back next time they are in town! I don't have a bad thing to say about this place, everything we had was TO DIE FOR and the server was one of the best that I have encountered. I ate my weight in oysters, holy goodness overload. I'm thinking I need some of that in my life again right now.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">My brother and his family came up on the 4th. It was great having everyone over to our house and was one of my favorite moments. The kids kept us busy playing golf, running around naked in the pool, playing with bubbles, riding bikes and just being cute. Also the matching game continues! :) The adults partook in adult beverages, corn hole, eating and naps. Seriously though, my brother took at least 2 naps. Reason #199 why I'm not ready for kids, holy crap are they exhausting little creatures! Dragon enjoyed having everyone there and discovered that she loves kitty pools! It was so fun watching her run in there with the kids and just lay down to cool off. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friends life is good, it's Friday the weather is amazing and I've got fun weekend plans ahead. Oh and after hours and hours of <strike>arguing</strike> planning the boyfriend and I finally booked are mini vacay to St. Louis, MO. I never thought I would end up visiting Missouri but I am actually pretty flipping excited about it. What I'm most excited about is just spending some quality time with the man since the two of us have been so busy lately. Anyone been there before? Would love to hear about some great places for us to check out!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last night, the boyfriend and I went on a little family outing with the pups, after the workout that made me puke of course. Our little town just started doing Music in the Park, every Thursday during the Summer. It was our first time checking it out and I was so pleased with the whole thing. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And because I feel like 17 again I participated in my first ever Blogmopolitan Quiz by my bestest, Erin over at <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=3141120293&group=0&frame_type=a&blog=4894251&frame=1&click=0&user=0" target="_blank">Two Thirds Hazel</a>.</span></center>
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Chasing Elephantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01134440049205471097noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816693533818577069.post-66551339894769283032014-07-16T06:20:00.000-07:002014-07-16T06:25:39.395-07:00Hump-ty Dump. Hump Hump De Dump-ty Dump-ty<div align="center">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. I didn’t go to New
York this weekend. I had every intention
of going with my girl <a href="http://www.girlinaredsundress.com/" target="_blank">Mel</a> but something came up and I totally get it so last,
last minute we didn’t end up going. It
would have been 20 hours of driving in a weekend. That makes me tired just thinking about it so
I was almost kinda happy not to do all that driving. I know it would have been fun road tripping
and getting to see my friends and family but it’s just too much for a weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. My middle brother
got married on Sunday and I didn’t go, as well as a few other family members. Hence my reason for trying to go to New York
because that’s where the wedding was taking place. Now I’m sure a lot of you are thinking a)”
you didn’t go to your brother’s wedding?” b) “How could you miss that?” c) “Aren’t
you going to regret not being there?” It’s
all a long, complicated, clusterfuck of a shit show story that could be a reality
tv show, I have been avoiding sharing, which I’m still going to avoid. Maybe someday I will but for now I’m just
upset about the whole situation and hoping someday that my family can get
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. I’ve been trying
to plan a vacation for me and the man but sometimes planning a vacation with
him is the hardest flipping thing ever.
He’s not a planner and doesn’t like to make decisions. Me, I love to have things planned out and
semi know what the hell is going on, not like OCD status or anything. Like him
I don’t necessarily like to make the final decision without his approval, as in "YEA THAT SOUNDS GREAT BABE THANKS FOR ALL YOUR PLANNING". Last night I tried to get it all together and
spent hours looking up places to go, stay and do which was basically a
waste. From now on I’m just going to
book it and just not even bother tell him what the plan is till it’s actually
time to leave for the vacation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that it keeps the women up? I have to
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life Monday thru Friday because I won’t be sitting in the car for 10
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. <a href="http://www.girlinaredsundress.com/" target="_blank">Mel</a> and I are road tripping to Upstate NY tonight. It was a last minute decision. Last minute in we decided yesterday. It will be craziness so feel free to follow along on <a href="https://twitter.com/ChasinElephants" target="_blank">twitter</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/shmegs23" target="_blank">instagram</a>. I plan to show her the quick tour of all my favorite places in a matter of two days. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. I get to see some of my favorite people this weekend including my family and sisterpants <a href="http://www.twothirdshazel.com/" target="_blank">Erin</a>. That's exciting and this will be Mel and Erin's first time meeting. Oh hey little blogging Meet-Up!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. I'm sad my boyfriend will not be able to be with me this weekend in New York. Originally this was going to be a fun long weekend away for us but like I've been saying, things have been wack and I made the decision not to go. But it's no surprise that I changed my mind at the last minute because that's just how I am. Sorry for the vagueness.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. The other day I came across these videos from my internship at Camp Tecumseh. I couldn't stop laughing. Wow so many good memories. So a quick little summary. I interned as an Outdoor Education Leader and basically just got to have a lot of fun with my coworkers and kids. We would send schools little videos to remind them of what we learned while they were with us. And yes, I had black hair at one point in time. You're welcome and happy Friday!</span></center>
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Chasing Elephantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01134440049205471097noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816693533818577069.post-18938799375380722422014-07-10T09:03:00.000-07:002014-07-10T09:03:15.036-07:00One Year Blogiversary!<center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’ve been blogging for ONE whole
year. Wow, Happy Flipping Blogiversary
to Chasing Elephants. I can’t believe it’s
been a year. Sometimes I think it feels
like I have been doing this thing for longer and sometimes I feel like it was
just the other day that I started writing.
In the beginning I struggled so much with all the “rules” of blogging. You know what I mean, the you don’t’ blog on
the weekends because you know you will look pathetic or you must blog everyday
M-F. I was stressing myself out. I finally learned that this blog is mine and
I can do what I want. If I want to post
once a week that’s what I do. This is
fun for me but I also have a life outside of this blog, I share when I have
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s interesting to look back and
see where I was a year ago and to see how much I have grown, not in height
though I’m still standing at 5’ 2”. Last
year I wasn’t in the best of places. I
was totally lost and wasn’t adjusting well to life in the new town I was living
in. I was contemplating running away to
Thailand, which isn’t the worst idea but it would have meant leaving the love
of my life. I chose to stay and I’m
still not sure what would have been the best thing to do but what I do know is
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want to spend the rest of my life with by my side. Though I’m still not crazy about the town we
live in, I’ve accepted that I live here and it’s slowly growing on me. I have
two pups that I love to pieces, I made some amazing girlfriends this year,
which it’s amazing how better life is with friends to laugh and cry with that aren't miles and miles away and
enjoying life checking things off my 101 Things in 1001 Days List. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A coral dress with pearl beading around the neckline. As you can see I had some fun twirling in this dress. Overall I loved the color and I liked that I had asked for items that I could wear on date nights and I could also pair this with a sweater and wear it to work. Super versatile. In the end it was a little too baggy for my liking and I wasn't head over heels in love with it. I decided not to keep it because this girl doesn't settle, especially when the dress is $78!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm super pleased with the items my stylist Yanting (yes that's her name) chose for me and I think overall she got me. Hopefully with my feedback I provided to her my next box will be a huge hit! I've decided to give this a go around every other month, or as needed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you feel like giving this a go like I did just go ahead and click this link <a href="https://stitchfix.com/referral/3763106" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> and it will direct you to the site to start filling out your questionnaire. And yes if you click that link and sign up I will get credit towards my account. So go click away so I can go shop some more! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh and I'll probably be MIA for a week because my Mom's will be arriving tonight from New York. I cannot wait to spend some much needed family time this week with them! HAPPY FOURTH FRIENDS! </span><br />
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Chasing Elephantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01134440049205471097noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816693533818577069.post-12991544090071168122014-06-26T07:16:00.001-07:002014-06-26T07:39:15.130-07:00Torn<center>
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know that it a) means it’s that time of the month or b) Meg’s stressed. It’s not a) so that leaves b). I know I’ve mentioned that I have a lot of
personal things going on that I haven’t been able to share with everyone. To be honest I hate that I can’t share it
with you because, well too many of my IRL people read this thing, I think
anyways. This is the reason that my mind
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the biggest mistake of their lives and they are in complete denial over the
entire situation. Every person on the
outside sees it except the person. I’m
torn between just sucking it up and supporting them or just coming out and
saying exactly how I feel. But that
second option could completely ruin our entire relationship but at the same
time I feel wrong just sitting back and doing nothing. I don’t want it to be about me and I feel
like that’s how it comes across but it’s not.
This person means so much to me and I know that it really is all being
rushed and they aren’t taking time to see the entire picture. Do I just sit back and just let it all
happen? I can foresee me being an
emotional basket case by supporting this and just making the entire situation
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tested. No matter what though, we get
through it and become stronger as a family.
I feel as though my only option is to be there for this person because
in the long run I might just regret not being there for them. And as much as I just want to scream at the
top of my lungs and tell them “YOU ARE GOING TO RUIN YOUR LIFE,” it’s not my life
to ruin and it’s not my mistake to make. This person means a lot to me and I hope that
they know all I want is nothing but the best and happiness for them. I know
this is all vague and I’m really just trying to get my thoughts out because it’s
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idea what the hell I’m talking about, I’m thankful for having such a great
support system. I’m thankful for my
amazing boyfriend who constantly listens to me sob and punch the air to get my
frustrations out, for my friends both old and new who let me vent, give me some
great advice and make me laugh, I’m thankful for my family and no
matter what we will be stronger than ever and lastly I'm thankful for my pups for always knowing when I need a good snuggle. It
is these people that help keep me going when life gets hard and
complicated. I love each and every one of you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Chasing Elephantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01134440049205471097noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816693533818577069.post-11450070736334267232014-06-24T07:31:00.003-07:002014-06-24T07:37:40.876-07:00Life Lately <center>
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Latte and went with the Iced Peach Tea Lemonade and it was seriously life
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every intention of staying in but yea that didn’t happen. The bf was in a golf tournament that went
from Thursday to Saturday and Friday they had a big party. It actually ended up being fun and I got to
see some people I haven’t seen in a while.
Did I mention there was dancing involved? Yea, I might have broken it down a few times
or so. I might have also had a tad bit
too much to drink. It had nothing to do
with the shot of jaeger I had of course.
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how stinkin cute my niece and nephew are.
I went down to Indy to spend some time with my SIL, while my brother was
helping some friends move. We went to a
Mexican restaurant for lunch, which honestly was a nightmare because the kids
hadn’t had naps yet. If you have had ANY experience with toddlers
who haven’t had naps yet, you get where this is going. Poor lil guy had a 30 minute melt down
outside the restaurant. Meanwhile I was
still inside with my niece trying to get her to eat. Finally, I packed up all our food and met
them outside so we could head home. They
took naps while Jody and I watched She’s All That. And can I just say that movie wasn’t as good
as it was when it came out in 1999. Actually,
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so thankful to have these ladies in my life. Thanks social media & bloglandia! So my thoughts of the race are
summed up pretty much dead on by Mel and Car so I would go read their race cap
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After the race we got cleaned off, put jammies on and all snuggled on
the couch watching The Hills. I can’t
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computer. By the time they are uploaded
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some of them are taking place. I’m a
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After that whole pup fiasco I had to put Dragon inside and then I finally started The Fault in Our Stars, which I could not put down. Special shout out to my blog best <a href="http://www.girlinaredsundress.com/" target="_blank">Mel</a> for sending me this, you make my heart smile, that is all. The boyfriend also texted me that he was going to play hooky in the afternoon. Score!</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's my Day In the Life: Me Day Addition, now go link up with <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=2992876887&group=3555929&frame_type=b&blog=3555929&frame=1&click=0&user=0" target="_blank">Brittney</a> and <a href="http://www.rachelrewritten.com/" target="_blank">Rachel</a>! </span></center>
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Chasing Elephantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01134440049205471097noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816693533818577069.post-25516613437428050572014-06-12T05:36:00.003-07:002014-06-12T13:00:39.305-07:00Give Them A Chance<center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">I really didn't know that a dog could change
my life but it happened. She has taught me so many things,
patience, responsibility, unconditional love, gratefulness, joy and
my favorite of all don't judge a book by it's cover. It's so often people
come up to me and can't believe that I have a Pit Bull, "those dogs kill
don't you know?" I simply respond, "she kills me with kisses."</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">They are such a misunderstood breed with a
negative reputation. But it’s the owners
who are at fault for this. Sick people
train these dogs to fight and kill for entertainment and money purposes. In all reality you can train any dog to be aggressive. A label gets slapped onto the Pit Bull that
these dogs are killers. In a less
extreme case, owners often teach these dogs to be aggressive to give them that
tough reputation. Pit Bulls are not for
everyone and neither are Chihuahuas or labs, they are high energy, loving, extremely loyal and take the right kind of family to </span><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">properly</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> train them. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It all makes me upset because Pit Bulls
deserve a chance and deserve a new label.
It’s unfair to judge an entire breed based on a few instances, which can in most cases be traced back to the negligent owner. As a Pit Bull lover I want to help spread awareness that Pit Bulls are good. Here are a few stories across the board of Pit Bulls doing good in the world. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/heroic-pit-bull-saves-elderly-woman?CID=examiner_alerts_article" target="_blank">Cobain</a>, A Pit Bull who was on a walk with his
owner sniffed out and found a distressed elderly women laying in a ditch. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cbs46.com/story/15788459/dog-saves-womans-life-being-honored-today" target="_blank">Titan</a>, A Pit Bull who saved his Owner from
dying from a brain aneurysm by alerting and blocking the husband who was about
to leave the house.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.wcnc.com/news/neighborhood-news/Charlotte-dog-needed-therapy-for-many-in-Boston-205454331.html" target="_blank">Peaches</a>, the Pit Bull Therapy dog who went to the Boston
Marathon to lift people’s spirits. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/pit-bull-hero-blocks-owners-attacker.html" target="_blank">Chako</a>, stepped in after his owner was in harms way by her
abusive partner, risking his own life to save the women. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lastly I want to share the story of the Pit Bull, <a href="http://www.understand-a-bull.com/Articles/HeroicPitties/2007/Rottie%20cross%20and%20staffy%20bull%20get%20bravery%20award%201207.pdf" target="_blank">Tank</a> who, with another dog saved a girl from drowning.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One common theme is loyalty.
These dogs are so loving and devoted that they would do anything for
anyone. The next time you think about a
Pit Bull think of them as loyal, hilarious, heroic, loving, snuggler’s, people
pleasers, athletic, kissers, misunderstood, great with kids and trusting. And who doesn't love a dog that smiles? :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maybe you’ll even think of rescuing a Pit Bull
yourself. :) She may be lucky for getting another chance but I'm the lucky one because she has forever changed me for the better. I know that sounds cheesy but there hasn't been a day that she hasn't made me smile. I can't imagine owning another kind of dog, especially because there are so many just waiting for a happy home and a second chance. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Chasing Elephantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01134440049205471097noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816693533818577069.post-13299518122262435442014-06-11T11:10:00.003-07:002014-06-11T12:11:21.721-07:00FUN = WEEKENDS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time for that weekend recap business. So rewind back to Friday. The boyfriend and I went to First Friday in Fountain Square. It's a way to tour around the city and check out some awesome art. Typically it's a pretty popular event and has a big showing but I have to say it seemed more died down then usual. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Afterwards we grabbed dinner and drinks and ended our night at a Comedy Burlesque show. Not sure how that happened, okay okay, it happened because I really wanted to go. It's something different and I'm always willing to go check out new things. This show in particular wasn't my favorite. I was actually disappointed. Womp womp womp.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The good news was we did come home with some awesome new art from Two Thirds Studio. I love it because it just adds a great pop of color in our entry way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While Philip was busy cleaning the house and hanging pictures (I know I picked a winner), I headed down to Indy to meet up with Mel and Caroline after they ran a MINI MARATHON. Huge props to these two because for one I can't run more than 3 miles and 2 the heat and two the humidity and heat were ridiculous on Saturday. They are awesome, way to go ladies! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We snacked on chips and salsa and spent the rest of the afternoon lounging by the pool and floating on our noodles. It was a solid day! I'm so happy to have met these two through blogland! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Later that evening Lindsay, her sister Kayla, Phil and I went to a Boxing Match. For those that don't know I'm pretty bad ass because I box. :) I don't do the whole hitting other people thing because hello I'm not for the "my face is busted look." It was really interesting to watch and it also helped connect why my coach has us do some of the things we do. The age group ranged from 8 to seniors in high school. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday ended up being a pretty productive day. My mom had given me a Lowes gift card for my birthday. After several hours in Lowes we ended up coming up with some pots for the front, flowers and new cushions for the porch. Phil and I don't really know what we are doing when it comes to gardening and not to mention we have different opinions. After some advice from a helpful sales women, we were able to figure out what we wanted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The porch needed a major face lift. We got out the vacuum and cleaned up the porch and furniture. I sanded the table and painted the table and wooden chair to give the space a pop of color. I will be the first to say I don't love the cushions but I think they do help give the space a fresh new look. It's a amazing what a little soap & water and paint can do for a space!</span></div>
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Chasing Elephantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01134440049205471097noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816693533818577069.post-31295716485507371012014-06-09T08:22:00.001-07:002014-06-09T08:31:43.622-07:00When You Don't Feel Good Enough<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I live for the weekends. Typically my mood changes once it hits 9:30pm
on a Sunday and I realize that I have to get up in the morning to do that thing
they call work. Needless to say, I’m not
happy to be at that work thing right now.
Maybe it’s because I haven’t found the thing in life that makes me happy
and where I don’t mind getting up in the mornings, spending my day at a job
that I’m so passionate about. I work
because I have to pay my bills. I wish it wasn’t this way. I’m always reminding myself that life is
shorter than we think and I want to spend my time doing things I love. I just don’t know what that is. I never wanted to be one of those people that
worked a 9-5, sitting at a desk all day, in front of a computer, and that is
exactly what I’m doing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since I was little I’ve been this
way. I would start something or try something
new and I always, always would end up quitting because I’m like ehhh I don’t
love this. First it was piano, than the clarinet,
then the flute (which was the worst), I even tried singing (this I do enjoy but
unfortunately my voice doesn’t sound like an angel more like something that
would come out of a donkey). I’ve tried the
sports thing including running, basketball, softball, and cheerleading. I love to cook and in high school I went to
culinary arts classes and took a job working alongside a chef for years. I soon realized that it wasn’t something I
wanted to do for a living. Now
what? I love to travel so I tried the
Travel and Tourism Industry in college.
I did very well and even was getting 4.0’s for grades. But as I got closer to deciding which path I
wanted to go, I never had the “this is it” moment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wasn’t going to waste any more
time in pursing something I didn’t see myself doing. The next step was to transfer. I’ve always loved the outdoors. I spent my childhood camping, attended summer
camps, was part of an Outdoor Club in HS and just always have loved the nature
and found it to be peaceful. My mind was
thinking, yes this could be it Meghan.
This could be your thing. But to
be honest as much as I loved it I wasn’t doing that well in my classes. I don’t’ classify myself as a shy person but
put me in front of my peers and I can’t remember my flippin name. A big part of Outdoor Recreation and
Leadership is teaching others and speaking in front of trip groups etc. On top of being so nervous about speaking in
front of groups I was having trouble keeping up with the work load. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">School work has never come easy for
me and I worked very hard to get the grades that I did. I was so concerned with graduating on time. I
should have taken less classes to actually learn what I needed to do and take
the extra time that I needed so that I understood everything. Instead I just rushed and tried to memorize
things for tests but I wasn’t grasping the whole picture of everything. I graduated but I wasn’t pleased with myself
because I feel like I didn’t take advantage of my education. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My plan had been to intern in
Indiana and make my way out west teaching at risk youths outdoor skills. I’ve always enjoyed helping others and I’m a
big believer in these programs. Sure, I
ended up meeting a guy out here and staying but if I really wanted to do the
out west plan I would have because he had the same degree and interest. But you know what, I was scared as hell. Scared that I wasn’t good enough and that I
wasn’t going to succeed. I had zero confidence in myself and I straight
up gave up. I even had an opportunity to
go to Alaska to become a Park Ranger but I didn’t take it. I broke up with the boyfriend at the time and
this could have been the perfect window to again pursue my dream of going out
west. I had nothing holding me back. Instead I chose to stay. And I’m not sure why, other than the voice in
my head telling me I couldn’t do it. And
I hate that I thought that way about myself.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And I won’t lie, sometimes I
think about how I could be hiking the mountains in Utah and how different my
life could have been. I can’t answer if I regret my decision in not trying and
I can’t answer if that was even what I wanted to do. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I haven’t touched my hiking boots
or anything outdoor related in almost 2 years.
Something I once loved has now become something I just stopped completely,
even for leisure because I thought I wasn’t good enough. To be honest I’m not sure where to go from
here or what I’m supposed to do. It’s
still something I think about. For now,
the best thing I can do is slip back on those boots, tie up those laces and see
where it leads me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What I do know is that there have
been a lot of great things that have happened since I have chosen to stay, like
falling in love with Phil, starting a blog, being interested in pet
photography, watching my niece and nephew grow, and traveling. And I’m not sure how what was originally intended for a
weekend recap turned into this but that’s what’s so great about this space of
mine.</span></div>
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This post is way old but for some reason it never made it out of my drafts (5-4-14). I HAVE to share about it because I got to spend time with some of my favorite things ever, My mom, niece & nephew, friends, the bf and ELEPHANTS! </span></center>
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It was a rather busy weekend but Friday I had the opportunity to sit on my porch and have a glass, err a mean a few glasses of wine. It was nice to not have anything to do especially with the busy weekend ahead. I love that it's finally starting to get warmer, it just makes my heart happy. Phil was on his way back from Arizona so it was just me, the pups and my bottle of Moscato. </span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Saturday was the day I got to play with the elephants! :) Phil and I headed down to Indy to spend the day with my Mom, Martha, my brother Liam and his family at the Indianapolis Zoo. It was such a gorgeous day, actually almost too gorgeous because everyone and their cousin were at the zoo. It was a mad house. It was all totally worth it though because the kids had so much fun AND they had beer. </span><br />
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Unfortunately we couldn't stay with them all day and we had to say our buhh byeeees. The good news was that Phil's half sister had her baby the night before. We went home, changed, took some snaps and headed over to the hospital. We dress up to go to the hospital. Do you not do that?</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How is it June 2<sup>nd</sup>
already? But, seriously. I’ve already got so many fun things planned
for this summer that I know it’s going to fly by faster than the Rapper NoClue can
rap a song. Yea, so I actually looked that
up but NoClue was the fastest rapper in 2005 just FYI. Anyways, moving along from the useless trivia and back to the summer, which
will be over faster than I can blink, I like to stop and smell the lavender
(not a fan of roses). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think it’s good to stop and reflect
on what you have been doing and no I’m not talking about dwelling on the past. Sometimes things happen so fast that you don’t
realize that it’s even happening or you forget to actually enjoy it. At the end of the month I like to look back,
usually at pictures and go over the previous month. I spend a few minutes going over all the
things that I accomplished that month and I am 99 percent of the time smiling
and say “damn that was a good month, I really am grateful.” Then I spend that 1 percent going over what
was not so good and trying to figure out a plan of how I can improve on that. I’m human, I make mistakes and my life is not
perfect so there is always room for me to be better and try harder.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with the boyfriend. I tend to be one of
those people that lets things go and then all those things get built up and I
blow up like a damn firework on the fourth of July. And
so yea that happened and it was not cute.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Went on my first Blate with <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?blog=11932397&group=0&frame_type=b&frame=1&click=0&user=0" target="_blank">Melissa</a>. We spent the day in Indy brunching, drinking mimosas, shopping, and eating/drinking more at Cheesecake Factory. Seriously I couldn't have had a better first Blate. All the details are here if you want to find out more on my <a href="http://chasingelephantswithmeg.blogspot.com/2014/05/first-blate-weekend-things.html" target="_blank">First Blate</a>.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12. To end May on an awesome note I got a hair trim and hung out with my girl <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?blog=11932397&group=0&frame_type=b&frame=1&click=0&user=0" target="_blank">Melissa</a>! We had lunch and Margaritas then spent the rest of the day poolside! Seriously, I have so much fun with this girl and I feel like I have known her for way longer than I actually have. Not to mention she just might be the most thoughtful person I have met. For a late birthday present she got me an Elephant print and I can't wait to hang it up. She even sent me some snail mail that I got when I got back home, which I haven't received in about 10 years unless you're my mom, HI MOM! So yea she's pretty much the shit! :)</span></center>
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especially because I live so far from my family. I want
a place that I love to come home too . Phil
did a great job of fixing up the house after he bought it, I’m really proud of
him. But since I moved in, it doesn’t
feel like “ours.” When Dragon went on her
<a href="http://chasingelephantswithmeg.blogspot.com/2013/10/my-dog-from-hell.html" target="_blank">rampages</a> we lost some furniture along the way and haven’t replaced it. Mostly because we can’t make a decision about
what we want but also because I don’t really have the extra cash laying around
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Slowly, we have been adding a few things to the house, like
a new rug, <a href="http://chasingelephantswithmeg.blogspot.com/2014/03/before-after.html" target="_blank">media cabinet</a> and throw pillows.
And it’s those little touches that make a big difference. I can't wait for us to see what we can do more with the house. Right now furniture is getting put on the back burner so that we can do a few other things first. This summer we plan on knocking out the wall between the kitchen and living room to make room for an island/sitting area and to purchase a dishwasher. Another project is to take out our 50's tile in the bathroom and replace it with something more in this decade and to replace the the bathroom faucets and refinish the tub. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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FAVORITE PLACE IN THE WHOLE WORLD, <a href="http://www.westelm.com/" target="_blank">West Elm</a> and also Fab, Gilt, and
Target. My favorite pieces in the room would have to be the couch, the sitting area, the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110893154/pit-bull-the-ban-is-lifted-fine-art?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share" target="_blank">Pit Bull Artwork</a>, the round white coffeeish table/it just looks pretty thing and the glasses mirror. And by the way I showed the boyfriend and he didn't like it. Oh the joys of having different opinions! :)</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello friends! Last weekend reminded me how much I love weekends during the "summer," I say "summer" because well ya know it's not technically summer yet. But when it's above 45 degrees it's Summer in my book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday night I bolted out of work a little early and by a little I mean 2 hours because I was just itching to get out to be honest. It was a slow week and I could count maybe the number of people who were actually there on one hand. The boyfriend and I went over to some friends house for drinks and sat outside on their patio, which I want to be my patio, so ya I need to get on that! Afterwards we ended up all going out for dinner and drinks and enjoying summer convertible drives! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A bunch of us went up to Fort Wayne to our friend Jess's apartment to grill out and hang out by the pool. It ended up being more laying out because the water was colder than the waters near Antarctica, no joke. Okay so I haven't been to Antarctica but the water was really really cold. Like cold enough were I had a hard time breathing. You get it, it was cold but I'm not complaining! ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After sweating and laying around, okay so what I really mean is when we were out of drinks, it was time for us to head to our friends parents house for a bonfire and bbq. We played my favorite board game, Ticket to Ride, ate grilled ribs and fried vegetables and had a few shots of Rumchatas for dessert. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday we woke up and headed out for breakfast and then it was off to Lake Tippecanoe! Fun Fact: Lake Tippecanoe is the deepest natural aka non-man made lake in the State of Indiana. Our friends have a Lake House and we went a few times last year and I had some of the best times there so I couldn't wait to be back! I'm going to let the pictures do most of the talking here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">^And then there was that time a rode a cooler as a bull....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm so glad I brought my camera because we captured some pretty great moments! The sun was starting to go down so we headed by to the house to have some ribs for the second time! We had every intention of going back out for a night boat ride but after dinner all six of us were out cold in the living room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Monday morning we got up early and went to breakfast, which by the way between all the drinking and eating the last thing I needed to do was eat again. But of course I did. We headed back home after stuffing my face for the bazillion time and I took a much needed nap. Not nearly as much as I would have liked though. I had a few things to do before we were heading off to Phil's parents for yet another BBQ. I made a salad and homemade Strawberry Shortcake (my favorite summer dessert everrrrr) to bring over. Our friends Amanda and Frypod (not his real name but that's what we call him) joined us for dinner. Guess what we had? Yea, RIBS for the third time! I love ribs though so I didn't hate having them three days in a row. Thanks to all the parents out there feeding us and giving us a place to stay, we love you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Between the dog (Cadillac) being the happiest dog on the lake, football in the water, dancing, Rum and Cokes, Cooler Bulls, ribs, laughing with friends and spending time with the boyfriend I seriously couldn't have had a better weekend! And what a way to kick of the warmer weather. </span><br />
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Chasing Elephantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01134440049205471097noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3816693533818577069.post-43744169085121776482014-05-22T07:12:00.002-07:002014-05-22T09:06:35.163-07:00Prom 2006<div>
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showed up to this little space of mine.
To be honest I have been blahhh all week and therefore, I’m blahh in the
land of Chasing Elephants. Sometimes I
get bogged down with everything that’s going wrong that I lose sight of all the
good in life. But here I am today, it’s
a new day and there are lots of things to be happy for like looking at pictures
from Prom 2006. It is #tbt and Prom season after all and
I can’t help at laugh at all of these. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and was by no means picturesque. Okay,
so I’m being a little dramatic with saying prom was a “disaster.” I’ll rephrase it as it wasn’t all that it was
cracked up to be. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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good….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. My hair.
I cried when I left the hair salon because it didn’t look anything like I
wanted but because I was already running behind for pictures, I had to suck it
up and just hate my hair. Can you say "Mushroom head?"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. I was running around, stressing people out
because I still needed to put my makeup on but everyone else was ready for
pictures. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. IIIIIII asked my date to prom. I never got that moment of a guy asking
me. Womp womp womp. Nowadays, asking a girl to prom is a bigger deal
that flipping proposing. SMH. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. My date didn’t go to our school because ya
know that would be too logical. So that
was fun keeping him entertained. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Our prom was a Junior Prom instead of a
Senior Prom. Why??<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. I was awkward. I wasn’t one of those girls that the guys
would run to type. I’m pretty sure I turned
red every time a guy would talk to me. Can
you imagine me trying to pin the boutineer on the dude? Yea, I was a shaking mess. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. I went to the school after party…LAME. I remember it being semi okay in the beginning
and then it got boring. I actually think
I passed out with a few other friends. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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HELLO awkward smiling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The good news is I can look back
on it now and laugh, still standing by my two best friends. Not to mention I thought my dress looked pretty damn good! I don't want you to think it was all bad because it wasn't, I still had a
great time with my friends and memories I will have forever.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We went to Outback Steakhouse for dinner because we thought that was the best place ever, not to mention they have the best bread ever. I may have even taken a loaf or two home with me. Don't judge me. We stopped at Wegmans (only the best grocery store ever) in our Prom dresses to get gummies in bulk. We snapped the typical upstate pictures in front of the falls. And the best part was we danced the night away, even though it was a little tricky in a poofy dress. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pretty sure we were laughing here because Erin couldn't keep her dress up...</span></td></tr>
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