DYK: "Auld Lang Syne"

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Did you know.....

Though you may not know the exact words to "Auld Lang Syne," you've probably at least hummed the tune at past New Year's parties. Touched by the lyrics he allegedly received from "an old man," poet Robert Burns sent "Auld Lang Syne" to Scottish Musical Museum in 1778. Translated as "Times Gone By," the song's message is that, despite the pain in doing so, we must remember and toast to those we've loved and lost in order to keep them close to our hearts.

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Starstruck

Yep, I still read her books.  They are entertaining reads.  And she is just gorgeous! 

"Remember that life was fun. Fun! To not enjoy it was not only stupid,
it was downright irresponsible."

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4 minutes. no excuses!

Just tried this workout and it's awesome.  Great for a quick calorie burn, now time for a run!

0:00 - Squat Thrusts (Burpees)

0:20 - Rest

0:30 - Mountain Climbers

0:50 - Rest

1:00 - High Knees

1:20 - Rest

1:30 - Jumping Jacks

1:50 - Rest

2:00 - Squat Thrust (Burpees)

2:20 - Rest

2:30 - Mountain Climbers

2:50 - Rest

3:00 - High Knees

3:20 - Rest

3:30 - Jumping Jacks

3:50 - Rest!

4:00 - DONE and DONE!

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stubborn love

"It's better to feel pain, than nothing at all. The opposite of love's indifference." :)


Stubborn Love - The Lumineers

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agenda for today?

RUN! 

























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egg white omelet delish!!

I ran out of my croissants today so had to improvise and make an omelet.  

Super simple though.

Ingredients: 

2/3 cup egg whites

1/4 cup chopped spinach

1 slice american cheese

sprinkled with cinnamon sugar for a added sweet taste :)

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lift up your head, princess

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who doesn't love a grilled cheese?

Photo from: Greatist

Sooo, work was quite entertaining last night.  Not with the picky guest but the intellectual conversations among my coworkers.  Myself at the center of a hot topic.  "Grilled Cheese Sandwiches".  

Yep thats right.  This topic was quite the debate.  

How so you say?  Well, it all started with a new idea of making a grilled cheese in a toaster.  I pondered this process for a few days as I made my usual morning croissant sandwich and wondered how in the world are two slices of bread suppose to fit in to one slot in the toaster? (I suffered a severe blonde moment.) One of my coworkers who shall remain unnamed :P got a huge kick out of this.  

Long story short, the conversation quickly turned into a debate on how do you cook a grilled cheese?  I myself, make it a sandwich first then cook in the skillet.  However, others cook both slices in the skillet then put both slices together.  Bottom line is there is more than one way to make a grilled cheese sandwich. :)

End of story!

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Article: Everything you've ever wanted to know about the grilled cheese? Courtesy of Greatist.

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bounce!

Holy cow!  Just tried the whole "use a dryer sheet" to clean your baseboards thing.  Man, I really didn't think it would do a good job.  But I'm telling you I wish I had known this trick years ago.  So much easier than using a damp paper towel or a baby wipe. lol

Seriously, if you need to clean your baseboard which I know everyone is just dying to do like myself...haha Try it.  I used "Great Value" brand, tropical fiesta. hehe

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quick 15 min workout!

If you only have a little bit of time to get in a quick workout....this was will only take you about 15 minutes.  It's short, simple and to the point...just how I like it. :)

This workout requires no equipment either. 


20 jumping jacks
10 crunches
5 pushups
10 calf raises
5 pushups
25 rep Russian Twists
10 squats
20 high knees
10 reverse crunches
5 pushups
10 calf raises
15 sec plank
20 jumping jacks
10 squats
10 sec side planks (each side)

Repeat once more then you're done, that's it. 

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let the meter run

Currently listening to a new favorite...

Charlie Mars
"Let the Meter Run"


I know you want me 
But you don't want me to know 
I know you need me 
But you're afraid to show me 
If you're in the darkness 
And it's full of doubt 
I won't you to know that you can 
Make it through the heartache 
You can make it till the stars come out 

Put your head on my chest and...
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