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I'm taking a short and much needed break from my studying to shop around the internet. I've started my own <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/products/">Project Life</a> album but I still need to purchase an actual album for my photo sleeves. Perhaps with my first job paycheck. I thought these cute ceramic baskets from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/category/kitchen/home-kitchen.jsp?cm_sp=TOPNAV-_-HOME-_-HOME-KITCHEN&cm_re=TOPNAV-_-HOME-_-HOME-KITCHEN">Anthropologie </a>would be perfect for storing photos and journal cards. I never thought I'd be a scrapbook person but I love taking photos of everyday small things and create the layouts. I really want to learn to be at photoshop and this Learn by video thing seems like it would really help. All the books I've seen are HUGE and I just don't know if I'd ever get through them. Alrighty I'm going to go back to studying mental health assessments.<br />
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+ sunny days<br />
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+ Annie's frecklesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-19495657254299426812013-08-14T15:57:00.001-04:002013-08-14T15:57:46.450-04:00wishlist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been buying everything in yellow lately. I went to Target this afternoon to get away from my pile of books and try to relax. I also needed orange juice. I have had the weirdest craving for orange juice and I usually never drink it. I made a trip to Walgreens for my developed photos and started my photo album. I love it so far and can't wait to order the actual album. I only have the plastic sheets right now because I am trying not to spend a dime until I get a job. </div>
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I took a practice test this morning and I did pretty good. The ones in the slim book are so much better! Tonight I am going to study for a few hours and plan to take another practice exam on Friday. I can't wait until this test is OVER! I still need to schedule it for the 19th. (gulp). </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-7322414139757188062013-08-06T19:20:00.001-04:002013-08-06T19:20:58.381-04:00Philip's gone and I'm still not studyingI dropped Philip off at the airport this morning. I missed him the
moment I got home to the quiet apartment. I feel like I'm going to have
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NBCOT exam. We walked up to Cold Stone Creamery and got giant waffle
cones for Rachel's birthday. I wish we could take the exam as a group of
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+ diet spriteUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-87991600674479864152013-07-22T16:36:00.001-04:002013-07-22T16:36:27.491-04:00stress. have fun. stress more. try to have fun again. repeat.This past week was really fun. Bethany and I drove up to Lake Erie on Wednesday and went swimming. The weather was perfect for swimming, freaking hot hot burning sand hot! The water was kind of yucky and full of seaweed grossness but other than that it was great. We got lunch at Sheetz and drinks and donuts at Tim Horton's.<br />
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+ Under the Dome with Philip</div>
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+ Pittsburgh study buddies</div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-82791332637015332692013-07-14T21:55:00.002-04:002013-07-14T21:55:58.291-04:00Am I going to pass the NBCOT exam?I have been so grumpy/crappy lately and I want it to stoooop. I am a mood swing mess. I've been studying the neuro chapter in my stupid OT review guide and it is making me feel incredibly stupid.<br />
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I still want to get my hair highlighted, so pretty.<br />
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+ sprite<br />
+ blue mason jars<br />
+ sourdough bread<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-59863820327821055632013-07-06T18:53:00.001-04:002013-07-06T18:53:42.464-04:00the listI am loving being on a mini vacation from school/work. Philip and I are planning to go to the drive-in tonight. I haven't been to one in years. I spent most of today gathering up things to get rid of before we make any transitions. I packed up a bunch of clothes and some books. I know that I'll need to go through my fabric again and probably need to get rid of more craft stuff. I need to go through the storage locker and get rid of stuff down there too. I don't know how we manage to gather so much crap. We've only been in Pittsburgh for 2 years but we've accumulated a lot.<br />
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I know over the next few weeks I need to study for my NBCOT exam and find a freaking job but I also want to have a good time this year. I am the queen of making lists and I thought a summer to do list might help me to fit more fun stuff into my summer.<br />
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1. Kayak on the river with Bethany<br />
2. Go to the drive in with Philip<br />
3. Take Annie on a hike<br />
4. Join the gym and work out 3 x week at least<br />
5. Clean out all the useless junk from the apartment<br />
6. Visit Camp<br />
7. Go camping with Bethany<br />
8 Sandcastle<br />
9. Make fruit tarts<br />
10. Make Pimm's cup<br />
11. Make peach crumble<br />
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I'll keep adding to the list but this is what I have so far. Philip and I took Annie to the dog park this afternoon, that pup still loves to run like a wild beast. I'm going to go finish organizing things in the second bedroom and gathering junk for the goodwill pile.<br />
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+ iced tea with lemon<br />
+ Philip<br />
+ inspiring vegan websitesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-57250689263755668152013-07-04T17:30:00.000-04:002013-07-04T17:30:26.881-04:004th of July<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I feel like I should be doing something all the time but I'm not. I got home from my trip to Lewistown yesterday. I came home and hung out with Rachel and Philip. She was dropping off her mom's computer for Philip to work on and try to fix. Philip and I watching Breaking Amish all night and drank beers, I brought home a New Moon sampler pack.<br />
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Our holiday has been boring so far. We're not talking about moving, money or jobs for the rest of the weekend. I feel like we need a mental vacation from all that crap. So far today we've watched TV and laid about on the couch. I feel pretty relaxed today but I know we have so many decisions and changes coming up. I can't wait for things to settle but I'm not sure when that will happen.<br />
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I want to start an herb garden.<br />
I want to be better at designing websites. (I changed the blog again today) I like it so much more.<br />
I just wish I knew some computer tricks.<br />
I want to start a family. <br />
I really want a backyard.<br />
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I have so much.<br />
<br />I have the cutest, sweetest, kindest husband.<br />
I have amazing friends.<br />
I have three cuddly cats and my snuggle pup.<br />
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I am so lucky<br />
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+ macbook air<br />
+ iced tea<br />
+ vitamixUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-78995973940783076862013-06-30T00:37:00.001-04:002013-06-30T00:37:54.717-04:00Home again home again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm at home visiting my family. My mom and I went to downtown Lewistown today and to Wal-mart. We had lunch at the Waterfront. I've been feeling a little off, a tiny bit nauseated. I wish I could control my stomach better.<br />
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I spent an hour tonight sitting outside waiting for a fox to come with Bethany and her dad but it never showed up. We did see a deer eating some leaves and heard nearby cows making the craziest noises.<br />
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I love vacation but I'm still feeling a little down in the dumps about moving and having to make so many decisions. Why is it so hard to make choices? I feel like I'm not very good at it. I want to make the right choice for Philip and I and I'm just not sure what that should be. I feel so sad whenever I think about moving away from my family and friends. Philip is so excited about moving and I'm really not sure why. I feel lost. Why is it so difficult for me to make decisions? I just hate change so much.<br />
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Crap. : ( <br />
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+ summer days<br />
+ Wal-mart/ice cream adventures with Bethany<br />
+ Key lime pie<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-48812883014467606272013-06-01T20:51:00.000-04:002013-06-01T20:51:53.579-04:00I should be looking for a jobI've been sitting at the computer for over an hour and I haven't even started to work on anything except a new HIIT workout and to pin pretty highlight pictures. I want to have my hair highlighted. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-111512178418495962013-04-25T20:24:00.001-04:002013-04-25T20:24:35.961-04:00nothing fitsMy recognition ceremony is this weekend. My parents are coming to Pittsburgh tomorrow. I feel nervous about it. I tried on several dresses and nothing fits. : (Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-78570084319670958492013-01-05T00:14:00.000-05:002013-08-07T17:46:43.146-04:00only 2 more daysMy vacation is ending soon. I wish I didn't have to go back but I have to go.<br />
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+ New color printer<br />
+ lunch with Bethany at China Palace<br />
+ Relaxing and sewing stuff<br />
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I love vacation. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-32618026649027105332013-01-01T20:52:00.001-05:002013-01-01T20:54:58.622-05:00First Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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+ Sleeping in until 11am (I'm really going to miss that!)<br />
+ Shopping with Philip at Ikea and Garden Ridge<br />
+ Pretty new rug :)<br />
+ navy scrubs for work<br />
+ Lazy day with Philip <br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-70754873561366401452012-12-31T18:21:00.002-05:002013-08-07T17:48:26.549-04:00last day of the year<br />This year...I need to feel calmer. I want to let things go, I want to accept things and move on. I want to try and live in the moment and feel happiness each day. I want to enjoy my life.<br />
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+ snowball games with Annie<br />
+ my puff ball hat<br />
+ yoga<br />
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<br />Happy New Year's Eve Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-49008414655514780992012-12-30T00:50:00.000-05:002012-12-30T00:52:17.250-05:00only 2 more days of 2012This Christmas break has been a mix of good and bad. <br />
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+ Great time celebrating the end of school with everyone <br />
+ Olivia, Rachel, Kate and I having a hilarious midnight breakfast at Denny's. <br />
+ Courtney's holiday party and cookie exchange<br />
+ Post finals relaxation yoga<br />
+ Gift wrapping at the mall for the humane society<br />
+ Movie marathon with Philip on his birthday (Die Hard movies and Homeland) <br />
+ Driving to my parents with Philip<br />
+ Holidays at my parents even though I was super sick<br />
+ Christmas eve gifts with my parents<br />
+ TV marathons with Philip<br />
+ Crazy snow storm and Annie playing fetch<br />
+ Donkey Kong<br />
+ Hot Chocolate and reading in bed <br />
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+ Do yoga everyday</div>
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+ Make a memory jar</div>
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+ Pass my NBCOT exam :)</div>
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+ Go on a vacation with Philip!!</div>
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+ Raise money for the animal shelter</div>
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+ Have a relaxed and calm year</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-15318860327743349602012-11-30T13:20:00.001-05:002013-08-07T18:03:32.025-04:00Let it goI didn't go to class this morning. It felt so wonderful to go back to bed and rest. I feel like I have been so worn out lately both physically and mentally. Emotionally I feel pretty good, I've been trying to be more patient and calm about life. It is hard to do sometimes. I'd rather live a slightly less ambitious life and enjoy it. I never thought I was a perfectionist but in the last few years I find myself being really hard on myself when I don't get a perfect grade or do something the "right" way. I know it is better to handle these situations with grace but they eat away at me. Stupid mistakes haunt me for days and I'm tired of it. I'm trying to do yoga everyday and just let the mistakes be done. I've always used mistakes to push myself to be better and do more but than never seems to lead to me being happier. I might be happy for a minute or two about what I've accomplished but the pain and the struggle just doesn't seem worth it. I want to finish school and to be at my future job but I'm going to stop with that. Maybe I won't be a super success but I want to be happy or at least alert and in the moment. I want to be awake and not sleeping through my days thinking only of the future. School classes will be over in 12 days and I will be out in the real world sort of. I need to let my worries go and start celebrating. It has been a long journey to obtaining this degree and I have worked very hard, I deserve to celebrate with my friends.<br />
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Ok now it's time to get back to writing hand therapy EBP's all afternoon. 12 more days!<br />
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+ 12 more days of homework<br />
+ happiness<br />
+ sparkling water Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-46747651313908652372012-11-25T21:48:00.001-05:002012-11-25T21:48:26.886-05:00Two more weeks I am so ready for school to be over and done with. I spent all day working on stupid homework assignments and biting my nails. I just want to have a job and be free from homework.<br />
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Philip bought us a Christmas tree today. Only 16 days until I am done with school and only need to complete fieldwork assignments. I can not wait!!<br />
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Not much else happened this weekend. Philip and I watched TV and hung out all night. It was fun. :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-9801375005655429992012-11-20T10:36:00.001-05:002013-08-07T17:51:27.734-04:00November November Highlights<br />
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<li>Almost done with school</li>
<li>Worked on school almost every weekend</li>
<li>Rachel and Deb came over and hung out</li>
<li>Went Irish dancing with Olivia, Alison and Rachel</li>
<li>Philip bought us a dishwasher</li>
<li>Watched Savages </li>
<li>Thought I failed every midterm but somehow I didn't </li>
<li>Philip went to CA for Thanksgiving and made me a love letter box</li>
<li>Obama won the freaking election, thank god</li>
<li>Made lotion with Rachel </li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-30034099319403399482012-11-20T10:28:00.000-05:002012-11-20T10:28:28.092-05:00Ideal DayMy ideal day would include sleeping in with Philip until we woke up rested. We'd make breakfast together and I'd have really good coffee and pancakes. We'd take Annie for a walk or to the dog park together. We'd go do something together afterwards like thrift shopping or going to the museum. Afterwards we'd go out to dinner and eat outside because it would be a warm summer night. We'd come home and hang out and have a few beers and relax. <br />
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I want to be less stressed about my life in general and be able to relax and enjoy my life. I have been really tired and worn out lately. I'm so thankful that this week is Thanksgiving break and we have a few days without school and stress. I'm leaving tomorrow to go to Lewistown and spend some time with my family. I'm going to make a pumpkin pie and just relax for two days. When I return to Pittsburgh on Friday, I get to pick Philip up at the airport. I can't wait for him to be back! Its nice in some ways to have a little space but I also feel like I really miss him and need his hugs.<br />
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Things I want to do in the next few weeks:<br />
1. get a haircut<br />
2. go to my yoga classes<br />
3. smoothie detox<br />
4. daily meditation<br />
5. visit museum <br />
6. join the gym?<br />
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I am going to work on being less negative and stressed. I want to do things that I enjoy. <br />
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+ Philip's love letters<br />
+ purring cats<br />
+ new swan scarfUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-47981414570473268502012-11-13T23:12:00.001-05:002013-08-07T23:35:13.483-04:00Just the highlightsI went Irish dancing tonight with Alison, Olivia, and Rachel. I felt kind of silly at first because truth be told I am an awful dancer. I had a really great time.<br />
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+ pretzel crisps<br />
+ Irish music<br />
+ sleeping cat facesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5765606776677445916.post-51546222391645659712012-07-16T05:37:00.001-04:002013-08-07T17:55:31.452-04:00I've been up since 3am<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't sleep. I fall asleep pretty early around 10pm, I think and I woke up at 3am completely wide awake. Since I've been awake for 2 hours I have: <br />
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cleaned the kitchen<br />
drank an Atkins shake ( still hungry)<br />
worried about moving ( endlessly)<br />
straighten the crap in the living room and bedroom<br />
made dandelion tea drink<br />
hung out with Spot and Sofia<br />
read the confidential packet for Mercy's training tomorrow <br />
worried more<br />
looked at pretty things on the internet<br />
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Today was not a good day. Philip and I went to look at another apartment today. It was clean and is having new hardwood flooring installed right now. The kitchen was clean and the bathroom was pretty sweet with a clean tub and everything. The layout was a bit weird. I just feel like we can't find a place that we really love but it is only temporary. I just can't pick a place. I was leaning toward the one with the ugly carpet because it was upstairs and we won't have to worry about the pets damaging anything but the guy doesn't like cats so that made me change my mind. I don't know why these people have such a problem with pets. Ahh I just wish I knew which place would turn out to be better. Also I am driving myself crazy for almost no reason.<br />
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I need to snap out of it and stop being so freaking crazy lately. I feel so moody and weird. <br />
+ Philip<br />
+ Philip<br />
+ Philip<br />
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I want this sheet set. <br />
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Tomorrow List:<br />
1. pack more stuff<br />
2. get a haircut<br />
3. finish tank top<br />
4. bike with rachel<br />
5. go to anthropologie<br />
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+ peanut butter cups<br />
+ staying up late<br />
+ all 3 of my cutie cats <br />
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