tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136455142024-03-18T20:12:25.124-07:00Judy's ParlorLife is just so daily...Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.comBlogger639125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-64309974013108465652013-06-16T15:23:00.000-07:002013-06-16T15:23:03.427-07:00<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
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<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">2</td><td class="xl64">. go on a <a href="http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/" target="_blank">Disney cruise</a></td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">3</td><td class="xl64">. see a Broadway show</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">4</td><td class="xl64">. shop at J.Crew for a dress</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">5</td><td class="xl64">. <strike>watch a Harry Potter marathon </strike>- <b>January 2013</b></td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">6</td><td class="xl64">. spend a day with a <a href="http://www.centerstagechicago.com/recreation/windycityvespa.html" target="_blank">Vespa</a>, seeing and exploring</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">7</td><td class="xl64">. complete the <a href="http://www.warriordash.com/obstacles.php" target="_blank">Warrior Dash</a></td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">8</td><td class="xl64">. go on a picnic in a park</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">9</td><td class="xl64">. have my hair in a beehive hairdo</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">10</td><td class="xl64">. attend an event wearing a fabulous big hat</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">11</td><td class="xl64"><strike>. take a tour of the <a href="http://www.artic.edu/visit" target="_blank">Art Institute of Chicago</a></strike> - <b>February 2013</b></td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">12</td><td class="xl64"><strike>. attend high tea at <a href="http://www.thedrakehotel.com/" target="_blank">The Drake</a></strike> - <b>February 2013</b></td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">13</td><td class="xl64">. confidently <a href="http://www.skateaurora.com/" target="_blank">roller skate</a> for 15 minutes - <b>in progress</b></td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">14</td><td class="xl64">. learn to play the ukulele</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">15</td><td class="xl64">. go <a href="http://www.acomplaintfreeworld.org/" target="_blank">21 days without complaining</a> - <b>in progress</b></td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">16</td><td class="xl64">. learn 3 hymns on the piano</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">17</td><td class="xl64">. learn to french braid hair - <b>in progress</b></td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">18</td><td class="xl64">. attend a <a href="http://www.ted.com/" target="_blank">TED </a>event</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">19</td><td class="xl64">. get better at applying eyeliner and mascara</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">20</td><td class="xl64">. learn to play the cello - in progress</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">21</td><td class="xl64">. memorize 50 scriptures</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">22</td><td class="xl64">. fill in 10 more names in my family history</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">23</td><td class="xl64">. <strike>finish my Master's degree</strike></td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">24</td><td class="xl64">. build and enjoy a <a href="http://youtu.be/cKm1FkdsDOI" target="_blank">giant slip'n'slide</a></td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">25</td><td class="xl64">. make a good lemon meringue pie</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">26</td><td class="xl64">. have an "underground" dining experience</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">27</td><td class="xl64">. ride a zip line</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">28</td><td class="xl64">. spend a whole day reading</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">29</td><td class="xl64">. buy groceries for someone in need</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">30</td><td class="xl64">. go <a href="http://youtu.be/-ljbOmNX7x0" target="_blank">Zorbing</a></td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">31</td><td class="xl64">. learn to make 5 different balloon animals</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">32</td><td class="xl64">. work on a <a href="http://www.habitatillinois.org/" target="_blank">Habitat for Humanity</a> home</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">33</td><td class="xl64">. successfully make Plain Cookies<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">34</td><td class="xl64">. learn 3 slight of hand magic tricks</td></tr>
<tr height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;"><td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">35</td><td class="xl64">. <strike>participate in </strike><a href="http://thecolorrun.com/chicago/" target="_blank"><strike>The Color Run/Walk</strike></a> - <b>June 2013</b></td></tr>
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Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-15064872081501107742013-06-16T15:00:00.002-07:002013-06-16T16:39:16.557-07:0035 by 35 - an updateI'm delighted to say that I'm making progress on my 35 by 35 list! I'm also stunned to realize that it's been six whole months since I told you how things were going! Yeah - that happens.<br />
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In January I finished the Harry Potter marathon. Thanks, stomach bug! I also started roller skating lessons and at this point I have 10 minutes of confident skating...so this one is still in progress.<br />
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In February Reyna and I spent our ladies/Ferris Bueller day in Chicago. We went to the Art Institute of Chicago for several hours. The collection is far too vast to see in that short amount of time but I loved the armor collection and Chagall's Windows. And then...THEN we went to The Drake hotel for high tea. Now - I was never a fan of tea. In fact, I always felt that it just tasted like dried grass (dur). But at The Drake we sat in an elegant room where we had divine tea and a tiered tray of finger sandwiches and pastries, accompanied by clotted cream and curds and jams. Please bless someone will show up with afternoon tea every. single. day. Rest assured that I will be happy to enjoy high tea with your anytime, anywhere.<br />
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In April I officially started cello lessons! I've learned a lot and am getting better (for a beginner playing a stringed instrument). I promise I won't subject you to my playing but I'm getting pretty good at Old MacDonald Had a Farm, Ode to Joy, and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Technically I'm also getting really good at the ABC's song - since that's the same tune as Twinkle, Twinkle.... The progress continues. <br />
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May brought learning to French braid hair - and that still needs more work. Eloise was so sweet to sit while I practiced on her hair. And she was even sweeter to let me practice on her American Girl doll once her neck had had enough.<br />
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The last adventure I checked off the list was to do the Color Run. This race is known as the Happiest 5K on the Planet...and we had a BALL. Team MalleyCat was out in full force today. The whole gang got up and out the door today very early and were patient and fantastic during the whole race. We had perfect weather and had so much fun getting covered in color. I loved this day. If you have a chance to do The Color Run - I HIGHLY recommend it. <br />
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Team MalleyCat after setting a new personal best for the 5K...and multicolored skin.</div>
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Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-37275530320685539222013-01-10T05:06:00.000-08:002013-01-10T05:06:00.352-08:00Moss Graffiti<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While I find most graffiti uninspired and just vandalism...I find this idea so delightful! Perhaps this Eco-friendly graffiti would work better in Oregon - but who knows?! This seems like an excellent idea for a garden or playground or monogramming your house.</div>
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<br />Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-37833487986980712182013-01-09T05:41:00.000-08:002013-01-09T05:41:00.905-08:00Rinky Dinky Derby TownRest assured that my roller derby days are in the future...the distant future. But I do want to be ready with the ideal name when I'm ready to join the derby ranks. The following are my current votes: <br />
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Each as merit and makes me giggle - which I think is key to a roller derby name. I also will happily accept your suggestions for clever names. I just want to be prepared, you guys. <br />
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Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-86360601202054650402013-01-06T06:35:00.000-08:002013-01-06T20:28:38.215-08:00January 2013 - 35 by 35I've begun to tackle my 35 by 35 list...and this month I am starting with #13 and #20 and #5. I'm starting with these thanks to my wonderful, thoughtful, generous parents - and thanks to a New Year's stomach bug.<br />
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#13 - confidently roller skate for 15 minutes. <br />
I got roller skates for Christmas from my folks! So - starting Monday nights I'm joining a group roller skate class. I'm assured that the average age of the class is 40 years old, so it won't be me hanging out with 6 year old kids that skate a million times better than me.This goal is actually the first step in my quest for roller derby. No. I'm not joking.<br />
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#20 - learn to play the cello.<br />
I cannot stress enough how much my folks are always in my corner...and they clearly understand that they are several thousand miles away. They sent me a cello for Christmas...and they will never have to listen to me practice! These are some really smart people. But I last night was my first real night of practicing with my cello. I am so excited and very aware that it will be a lot of work and time before anyone will want to hear me and my cello. But one day, on your birthday, you'll get a voicemail that sounds like a sick whale singing you "Happy Birthday." That will be me and my cello! You're welcome.<br />
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#5 - watch a Harry Potter marathon.<br />
Let's remember that all the Harry Potter films add up to about 20 hours of film...so...it's being broken up over time. I'm making up the rules here - so if you don't consider it a "marathon" if they aren't watched consecutively - you can stick it. On January 2nd, everyone at our house spent time with a stomach bug. It was not pretty. But laying around wondering if you were going to barf, or if someone near you was going to barf, made for a great time to watch the first three Harry Potter films. So - I'm a 3rd of the way there! <br />
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<span id="goog_183516651"></span><span id="goog_183516652"></span> Let <a href="http://www.ibeatyou.com/blog/2010/06/09/worst-prom-dresses-of-all-time/" target="_blank">this</a> be a warning to you all.<br />
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Education is power and we can stop this kind of thing from happening in the future.<br />
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<br />Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-28326773775860857882013-01-05T07:00:00.000-08:002013-01-05T07:00:08.816-08:00Just in time for the new year!Unless you're the Breakfast Beaver, you may still be looking to determine your dream job...and here's <a href="http://www.jobdreaming.com/" target="_blank">a handy website</a> to help you figure that out...and to determine if that job actually exists. You're welcome. <br />
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Remember: two weeks notice is nice - but not required.Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-58403068473228882462013-01-04T07:00:00.000-08:002013-01-04T07:00:02.842-08:00Facts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everyone you know needs one of <a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/titles/you-are-so-loved.html" target="_blank">these</a>.</div>
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Just in case you've got a swanky affair to attend - but nothing to wear - fear not!</div>
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<a href="http://youtu.be/dEm2dZ-d0Zk" target="_blank">Rent-a-Swag </a>has it's own online presence - but in <a href="http://www.renttherunway.com/lp/signup/fall3d?nXFx&campaign=PPC17STSH&CTA=EG2&Off=2466&form=SF1&KY=Shopping&utm_campaign=PPC17STSH&utm_source=stumbleupon&utm_medium=cpc&nQZx" target="_blank">Rent-The-Runway</a>. So many exquisite outfits. Please do enjoy.</div>
Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-5786571368036219902013-01-03T09:09:00.001-08:002013-01-03T09:20:43.969-08:00Things people say....It's come to my attention that I was raised in a home where there was a funky saying for every situation. Random things like:<br />
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"That smell would knock a buzzard off a puke wagon"</div>
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And my mother still insists that "More trouble than a married lady" is a thing people have ever said...ever. I still disagree. <br />
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But <a href="http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/141912" target="_blank">this list</a> has just cracked me up. I mean - did people EVER really talk like this? For reals? <a href="http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/141912" target="_blank">Beatniks</a> did, apparently. Get a job, ya hippy!<br />
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Image from <a href="http://indianapublicmedia.org/nightlights/freedom-jazz/" target="_blank">here </a>Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-51564630275962841172012-12-28T13:14:00.001-08:002012-12-28T13:15:48.235-08:0035 by 35<div style="text-align: left;">
At some point in the last few months I realized that I had all these ideas of things I wanted to do - or at least say that I had TRIED to do - but they were just ideas floating around. Loving lists the way that I do, I assembled my 35 by 35 list. So, dear friends and random interwebbers, I present to you 35 things that I want to do before I turn 35. I have a handy countdown on my phone that tells me I have 586 days to attempt and accomplish the following:</div>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt; width: 22pt;" width="30">1</td>
<td class="xl64" style="width: 299pt;" width="398">. help someone on the side of the
road</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">2</td>
<td class="xl64">. go on a <a href="http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/" target="_blank">Disney cruise</a></td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">3</td>
<td class="xl64">. see a Broadway show</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">4</td>
<td class="xl64">. shop at J.Crew for a dress</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">5</td>
<td class="xl64">. watch a Harry Potter marathon</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">6</td>
<td class="xl64">. spend a day with a <a href="http://www.centerstagechicago.com/recreation/windycityvespa.html" target="_blank">Vespa</a>, seeing and exploring</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">7</td>
<td class="xl64">. complete the <a href="http://www.warriordash.com/obstacles.php" target="_blank">Warrior Dash</a></td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">8</td>
<td class="xl64">. go on a picnic in a park</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">9</td>
<td class="xl64">. have my hair in a beehive hairdo</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">10</td>
<td class="xl64">. attend an event wearing a fabulous big hat</td>
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<td class="xl64">. take a tour of the <a href="http://www.artic.edu/visit" target="_blank">Art Institute of Chicago</a></td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">12</td>
<td class="xl64">. attend high tea at <a href="http://www.thedrakehotel.com/dine/palm-court/" target="_blank">The Drake</a></td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">13</td>
<td class="xl64">. confidently <a href="http://www.skateaurora.com/" target="_blank">roller skate</a> for 15 minutes</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">14</td>
<td class="xl64">. learn to play the ukulele</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">15</td>
<td class="xl64">. go <a href="http://www.acomplaintfreeworld.org/" target="_blank">21 days without complaining</a></td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">16</td>
<td class="xl64">. learn 3 hymns on the piano</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">17</td>
<td class="xl64">. learn to french braid hair</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">18</td>
<td class="xl64">. attend a <a href="http://www.ted.com/" target="_blank">TED </a>event</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">19</td>
<td class="xl64">. get better at applying eyeliner and mascara</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">20</td>
<td class="xl64">. learn to play the cello</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">21</td>
<td class="xl64">. memorize 50 scriptures</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">22</td>
<td class="xl64">. fill in 10 more names in my family history</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">23</td>
<td class="xl64">. <strike>finish my Master's degree</strike></td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">24</td>
<td class="xl64">. build and enjoy a <a href="http://youtu.be/cKm1FkdsDOI" target="_blank">giant slip'n'slide</a></td>
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<td class="xl64">. make a good lemon meringue pie</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">26</td>
<td class="xl64">. have an "underground" dining experience</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">27</td>
<td class="xl64">. ride a zip line</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">28</td>
<td class="xl64">. spend a whole day reading</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">29</td>
<td class="xl64">. buy groceries for someone in need</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">30</td>
<td class="xl64">. go <a href="http://youtu.be/-ljbOmNX7x0" target="_blank">Zorbing</a></td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">31</td>
<td class="xl64">. learn to make 5 different balloon animals</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">32</td>
<td class="xl64">. work on a <a href="http://www.habitatillinois.org/" target="_blank">Habitat for Humanity</a> home</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">33</td>
<td class="xl64">. successfully make Plain Cookies<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">34</td>
<td class="xl64">. learn 3 slight of hand magic tricks</td>
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<td align="right" class="xl63" height="28" style="height: 21.0pt;">35</td>
<td class="xl64">. participate in <a href="http://youtu.be/4EERSfHiqT8" target="_blank">The Color Run/Walk</a></td>
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Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-62041967406249129542012-12-27T19:45:00.000-08:002012-12-28T22:06:28.346-08:00Ice Lanterns...et al.There are going to be more blog posts coming. There's all kinds of random stuff I've been saving until I had the time to sit down and check spelling and make sure links worked - and - now...the time has arrived. Be prepared for stuff like this:<br />
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Aren't these lovely?! Wouldn't you just gasp if you arrived at a soiree and these lined the walk? Yes, you would. Don't lie. Learn how to make your own <a href="http://www.ohmy-creative.com/holiday-crafts/christmas/diy-holiday-ice-lanterns-2/" target="_blank">here from Susan of Oh My! Creative</a><br />
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Have you ever played <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Football" target="_blank">Silent Football</a>? One summer, while working at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Namanu" target="_blank">Camp Namanu</a>, Spam taught us all how to play and on dark days, it STILL makes me laugh. Customary tip of the hat! Customary SWOOP!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> I just love <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Mandipidy" target="_blank">this</a>. The quote is from Elsie de Wolfe</div><br />
I know you've just been waiting around - wondering when you'll have a whole bunch of random things to look at. More is on the way.<br />
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Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-64435980424400988412012-10-31T10:02:00.001-07:002012-10-31T10:02:45.901-07:00Nothing sweeter...<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WNfvuJr9164" width="560"></iframe><br />Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-81574525279632340872012-10-16T09:51:00.003-07:002012-10-16T09:51:37.316-07:00<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-83598422785751692622012-08-23T07:28:00.001-07:002012-08-23T07:28:29.890-07:00Discounts - via Consumerist<br />
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[<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/yhuh7/a_friend_of_mine_got_complimented_rather_sneakily/">Photograph: via Reddit</a>]<br />
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At Texas-based burger mini-chain <a href="http://twistedrootburgerco.com/">Twisted Root Burger Company</a> (<a href="http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/07/twisted-root-burger-company-big-ass-burger-review-dallas-tx.html">AHT review</a>) you can get a few cents off your order if your server thinks you look hot. Reddit user caraficionado24 <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/yhuh7/a_friend_of_mine_got_complimented_rather_sneakily/">posted this photo</a> of a receipt from Twisted Root <b>featuring 2¢ discounts for "Best Butt" and "Best Looking."</b> <a href="http://eater.com/archives/2012/08/21/heres-a-receipt-that-gives-two-cents-off-for-best-butt.php">Eater confirmed</a> with Twisted Root that "there are 20 or so set goofy discounts in the computer that servers can give out," including the ones above. Discounts based on attractiveness: funny or creepy?<br />
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[via <a href="http://consumerist.com/2012/08/is-it-sweet-or-creepy-to-get-a-discount-for-having-the-best-butt-in-the-restaurant.html">Consumerist</a>]<br />
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<img height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/%7Er/seriouseatsfeaturesvideos/%7E4/Ewu9eSAJNtw" width="1" />Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-46482261950969605492012-08-15T07:26:00.001-07:002012-08-15T07:26:09.584-07:00Julia - and her child...<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/80ZrUI7RNfI" width="560"></iframe><br />Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-63976266588002608542012-07-26T07:57:00.002-07:002012-07-26T07:57:25.284-07:00Good morning, Campers!With all my love, from Camp Northstar.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yPEfxNbvcjo" width="560">&lt;p&gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;br&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/p&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&lt;/p&gt;</iframe>Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-64848073048460321432012-07-24T09:29:00.001-07:002012-07-24T09:41:18.100-07:00Does this look dangerous to you?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Most of you know that I drive a very basic model Ford Focus. The Silver Bullet doesn't turn any heads but I still love her. The air conditioning works well and it has a great stereo. And these are the most important features, right?<br />
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Lately I've gotten some comments on the ghetto cable being used to connect my phone to the stereo. The ends have duct (not electrical) tape securing the frayed wires to the connector ends. I felt that the arts and crafts time was well spent here. But, still, the comments and questions about the cable. And my typical response has been, "No, I'm pretty sure you won't get electrocuted..." but I always watch for signs of shock just to be a responsive citizen. <br />
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But shame and personal safety are good motivators. So, don't worry - I got a new cord. <br />
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How do you not love this shower curtain? <a href="http://www.shopthomaspaul.com/">ThomasPaul’s website</a> also features <a href="http://www.shopthomaspaul.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=LN-0073-CRN">yellow puffer fish pillows</a>, <a href="http://www.shopthomaspaul.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TH-0165-CHR">charcoal throws featuring silk screened thoroughbreds</a>, <a href="http://www.shopthomaspaul.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=AC-0305-BLU">limited edition bandanas decorated with portraits of admirals</a>.Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-4562328570242642422012-07-12T04:35:00.000-07:002012-07-12T04:35:00.397-07:00A project for the office...I have to think that a person with serious crafting skillz could make one of <a href="http://www.karlsson-clocks.com/index.php?id=30&groep=&limit=3&offset=15/index.php?id=30&command=bekijk&groep=&limit=3&offset=15&config=artlijst&rec=18&vormgeving=TABLECLOCK&returnurl" target="_blank">these</a><br />
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The colors are a little <a href="http://youtu.be/s2-LEBc2sO8" target="_blank">3-2-1 Contact </a>for my taste, but <a href="http://www.karlsson-clocks.com/index.php?id=30&groep=&limit=3&offset=15/index.php?id=30&command=bekijk&groep=&limit=3&offset=15&config=artlijst&rec=18&vormgeving=TABLECLOCK&returnurl" target="_blank">buying</a> one might be easier...Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-37629124433672509622012-07-11T04:00:00.000-07:002012-07-11T04:00:18.175-07:00Negative SpaceSeriously, how clever can people be<span id="goog_1095785199"></span><span id="goog_1095785200"></span>?! I love these <a href="http://www.novelposter.com/-book-posters" target="_blank">posters</a>. The website says, "<a href="http://www.novelposter.com/-book-posters" target="_blank">NovelPoster </a>celebrates the art of language by using the body of a text
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lovers alike, these fully legible designs celebrate towering
achievements." You can get the whole story and artwork! <a href="http://novelposter.com/great-gatsby-poster"><br /></a><br />
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It has been a while since I created a post of stuff that I saw and it just made me smile...so here you go!</div>
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I'm not sure why a straight, non-bendy power cord wouldn't do, but once you see <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZP74UK/ref=asc_df_B004ZP74UK2089932?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B004ZP74UK&hvpos=1o1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2114316466344091170&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=" target="_blank">this</a>, the standard power strip really looks so lame and blah. </div>
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It's crazy to think that there are people in this world who don't remember checking out library books with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62068309/50-assorted-library-cards" target="_blank">these cards</a>. The nerd in me actually made a noise when I saw that you could just buy these cards. I thought sure you had to show your librarian badge to get your hands on these babies. Booyah.</div>
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I follow a blog called <a href="http://onecharmingparty.com/2012/07/10/printable-popcorn-box/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OneCharmingParty+%28One+Charming+Party%29&utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">One Charming Party</a>, and I often replicate their ideas for parties or events. And often their suggestions are rational and sometimes their decor or staging requires a little extra effort, but nothing like this:<br />
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Make your own popcorn box. Make your OWN POPCORN BOX?! Come on. FIRST, how many people are really hosting an elaborate movie night? SECOND, movie night is mostly with your family, right? So, when did a normal bowl become passe? THIRD, "<a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/store/item.aspx?ItemId=191486" target="_blank">they</a>" sell packages of adorable popcorn boxes for like, a DOLLAR, so even if you do want your at home movie night to be fancy - do you really need to spend several hours cutting and assembling popcorn boxes that no one will care about once the popcorn is gone?! Time is money, friends. <br />
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Remember, I am PRO details and fancy fun do-dahs that will make people feel special because someone thought about them and is willing to expend effort on their behalf. But with the advent of <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest </a>and tradition of <a href="http://blogs.babycenter.com/life_and_home/can-we-please-skip-the-goody-bags/" target="_blank">providing a goody bag for playing in a soccer game</a>, we are going too far. Expectations need to be reasonable, and I, for one, am calling for a "WHOA, NELLIE!" Who's with me? Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-34787069533920544462012-07-10T03:37:00.000-07:002012-07-10T03:37:00.570-07:00Laundry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you know my mother, you know that laundry is something about which she has very passionate feelings. I was trained in a very strict and regimented school of doing laundry. To my mother's credit - her clothes have lasted for YEARS due to her fastidious clothes cleaning program. But there is a slight mania to her method, and I try to find the balance in not washing each clothing item by itself and letting them hang to dry, while being true to my roots and upbringing.<br />
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I found out about <a href="http://store.thelaundress.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=1-DET" target="_blank">The Laundress</a>, no surprise, from my mother. It is with more glee than I can convey that I introduce you to the <a href="http://store.thelaundress.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=3-ACC" target="_blank">tools</a> and <a href="http://store.thelaundress.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=1-DET" target="_blank">detergents</a> of these women. I wish it was practical to spend the kind of money on laundry soaps when doing laundry for 8 people. One day, one day...<br />Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13645514.post-83099877590896609162012-07-09T04:00:00.000-07:002012-07-09T04:00:10.869-07:00Cute vs. PracticalBrowsing along the interwebs I came across this cute tutorial:<br />
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Elsie over at <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/10/make-your-own-floral-suitcase-.html" target="_blank">A Beautiful Mess</a> shows us how to super-cutify old suitcases. And I'm way on board with that. Except that what exactly are people doing with a super cute suitcase? She suggests using them to store clothes in the off season, which kind of reminds me of getting a tattoo on the back of their thigh. Why go to the trouble if you're never really going to see it? <br />
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Here's my final verdict: hooray for an adorable project and delightful up-cycle. But to what end? Perhaps I'm just apathetic in the summer heat. Go make <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2006/12/lacy-snowflake-tutorial.html" target="_blank">something</a>. Or <a href="http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/eats-and-treats/" target="_blank">don't</a>. But if you do - make it cute!Miss Fivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08353954935456719170noreply@blogger.com1