tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32312460112080195752024-02-21T11:04:08.904-05:00My Prescription for HappinessAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15246792046294610429noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231246011208019575.post-15670049117509092452014-02-15T17:51:00.000-05:002014-02-15T17:52:26.414-05:00Medication Adherence ChallengeThe month of February is dedicated to informing and counseling the community on the importance of taking your medication on time and correctly every day. Wingate University School of Pharmacy has created a committee of dedicated students to go out into the community and talk to patients about compliance. Events range from an information booth at the YMCA, seminar to undergraduate students, information session at a local high school, and promoting P1 students to encourage their "e-patients"to take the pledge at http://www.scriptyourfuture.org/.<br />
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Today a few of my fellow students and I went to the local YMCA and talked to patient's about the importance of taking your medications on time. We passed out cards (like the one below) that have the pledge to take your meds, questions to ask your pharmacist, and a chart to write down a list of your medications. This card is easily stored in your wallet and serves as a reminder and tool to take your medicine!<br />
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Script Your Future is an amazing website that has tips and tools to help patients remember to take their medications. There also is information about common diseases states such as Diabetes, Hypertension, and Asthma. You can sign up for text reminders and join a community that will help encourage compliance.<br />
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Taking your medications <u>on time</u> is very important. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about what to do if you miss a dose. Taking your medicine at the same time every day allows a steady quantity of the medication in your body - so that it can work effectively. When you miss a dose, take a dose at different times every day, or just don't take your medications at all - you are putting yourself at risk of toxicity, adverse effects, or cause the medication not to work and further complicating your disease.<br />
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January 2013, I was diagnosed with Hoshimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune hypothyroid disease, that requires daily medication for the rest of my life. Without taking Levothyroxine, a synthetic thyroid hormone, my body would not produce any active thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones work on almost every part of the body. When I was told that I would be taking a medication every day for the rest of my life - I was in shock. I know that things come up, get busy, and schedules change - but it is extremely important you take your medicine correctly and on time every day. It was hard for me at first to remember to take my medicine every day, same time, before any meals. I set an alarm on my phone, out the medication on my night stand, and wrote reminders on the fridge. Soon, it became a habit and I don't even think about taking it every day. Make taking your medication a habit and keep yourself healthy.<br />
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My friend Julie is a Nurse Practitioner in Orlando, FL and said, "You have no idea how many people who come to the hospital because they are not compliant! Especially with important medications like Coumadin! We need more people out there going out and making a difference so that people will take their medications!"<br />
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Don't be nervous to talk to your local Pharmacist about compliance and tips to remembering to take your medications on time and correctly! Your health depends on it! Take the pledge online at http://www.scriptyourfuture.org/pledge.<br />
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<br />Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15246792046294610429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231246011208019575.post-56874993966221948652012-10-22T10:27:00.002-04:002014-02-15T17:49:53.887-05:00Weekend Recap<div style="text-align: center;">
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I had a great fun packed weekend! It was exactly what I needed after a long week of studying for my 5th exam this month. Luckily, this week is our LAST exam for a couple weeks. October has been no joke. I need a break!<br />
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My classmates and I went out in Uptown Charlotte on Friday night to a piano bar called Howl at the Moon. It was a great opportunity to bond and get to know each other outside of the classroom. We all had a great time. We definitely need to do this again sometime soon!<br />
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The FSU vs Miami came was a tad bit stressful and ugly but somehow we pulled out a win. I hope that we play well against Duke at the Homecoming game this weekend. They had a big win against UNC and will be coming out with confidence to Doak. We better show up and fight! SCALP 'EM Seminoles!<br />
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On Sunday, my phi mu sister, Jackie, invited me to go to the Carolina Panthers game against the Dallas Cowboys. It was a perfect day in Charlotte, weather in the 70s and sunny. For a while there I thought we were going to pull ahead with the win against the cowboys. It was a close game!<br />
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I decided that Charlotte is probably where I will end up. The city, people, and environment is right in line with my personality. I love the southern hospitality meets city slickers. It is such a fun city and I am looking forward to the next four years exploring the city!<br />
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<b>Have a great week! It's almost the weekend again :) </b></div>
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<b>CHEERS TO THE FREAKING WEEKEND</b>!! </div>
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I have been singing this song all day. The weekend is here. THANK GOODNESS. This week was definitely better than last week but I am just so ready to be done with exams. I can't wait for Tallahassee next weekend. It is the light at the end of the tunnel. </div>
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<u><b>Friday:</b> </u>Howl at the Moon with some classmates to celebrate surviving our Calculations exam today.</div>
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<u><b>Saturday: </b></u>Habitat for Humanity deconstruction with NCAP (a club I am involved with) and the FSU vs. Miami game at 8:00pm! GO NOLES!!</div>
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Don't you just love Wednesdays? You are half way through your week and can see the weekend approaching. Wednesdays are one of my shorter days and I usually am able to eat at home, nap, study, and watch television ALL IN THE SAME DAY. Yes, my life is exciting. </div>
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But today I have a new activity to add to my routine - kickball! I have my first WAKA kickball game tonight at 7:00. I joined the Charlotte WAKA Kickball Organization after hearing success from one of my sister in Tampa, FL. She said it was a great way to meet people, have a good time, and exercise. I think it will be a great break in my week and give me a little interaction outside the pharmacy world during the week. I am excited for my first game :)</div>
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For this week's post, I thought I'd share my new obsession with Pugs. I don't know if you have seen this amazing <a href="http://emotipugs.tumblr.com/">tumblr </a>all about pugs, but it is one of my favorites and honestly gets me through some of my hard days. SO I thought I would theme this post funny pug pictures. I hope this puts a smile on your face - because how can you not love such a cute face! The sources for all these photos can be found on my <a href="http://pinterest.com/asimmonds8/animals/">pinterest </a>page</div>
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How to survive pharmacy school? Reward yourself with fun events on the weekend with good people. I have been working very hard in school lately. October is an exam/quiz packed month. In order to make it through I have to give myself goals and rewards. </div>
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I found out about the Great Grapes Wine Festival from a classmate who has attended for the past couple years. I am a festival junkie. I think they are so much fun and there are so many different types of festivals out there. I knew that a couple of my classmates would jump at the idea of attending a local wine festival! So we organized a group and bought our tickets!</div>
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Great Grapes was at the local park in Charlotte and had dozens of local wineries that came together to show off their product. We went around to most of the booths and tasted until we found our favorite bottle. We each bought different wines and settled down on a grassy knoll, shared, chatted, and laughed. It was a perfect Saturday afternoon. </div>
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My favorite wineries that I tried were <a href="http://www.southerncharmwinery.com/">Southern Charm</a> and <a href="http://www.autumncreekvineyards.com/">Autumn Creek</a> Vineyards. Southern Charm Vineyards specialized in sweet reds, which I normally don't care for, but they were very delicious. They had a seasonal christmas wine that was infused with cranberries and a delicious sangria. Autumn Creek had a white blend (pino and moscoto) called Diamond Girl that I really enjoyed. The two wines balanced each other out and created a clean, crisp wine that is very drinkable on a hot afternoon. </div>
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I think I want to visit a winery for my birthday. They are all over the state and look like a lot of fun! North Carolina has so much to do! I am having a great time and can't wait to stumble across another fun festival.</div>
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A couple weeks ago I went to one of the best concerts I have ever attended. If you aren't a music junkie then concerts are just something that are fun. My best friend Rima is usually the one to pass on the great music and introduce me to new bands. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals was something that I discovered on my own. I fell in love with her style, her sound, and her strong independent attitude. </div>
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I started listening to Grace Potter one night studying at the Phi Mu house. She was being promoted on Pandora so I just decided to add the station and take a listen. I immediately fell in love. Her raspy voice, real life lyrics, and stage presence instantly drew me in.<br />
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I started tell my friends to listen to her and spread the music love. I was so excited to hear that she was coming to the Charlotte area to perform. I screamed to my roommate "OMG! GRACE POTTER IS COMING TO CHARLOTTE. WE ARE GOING!" I was beyond excited. I posted it on my class facebook page hoping to find other Grace Potter fans. Turned out that one of the girls that I am quickly becoming great friends with (she is also a Phi Mu!) is a HUGE Grace Potter fan and jumped at the opportunity to see her live.<br />
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The concert couldn't have been better. It was a cool clear night under the stars with the skyline as our backdrop. We ended up scoring a fantastic spot on the lawn right up front. I was cheesing ear to ear. The best part of my night however was when I got to go up to the second row and snap some photos. I couldn't stop smiling. I got a few awesome shots and right when I was about to head back to my seat, she started to play one of my favorite songs "Stop the Bus". I was on cloud nine. I was so close and it was like she was singing to me.</div>
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As I explained before, I enjoy music but I have never really been passionate about a band. Besides Britney Spears of course. I finally understood what Rima was talking about when you see a band live that you religiously listen to on a daily basis. A band that speaks to you and that you support and love. This was my night and it couldn't have been more perfect. </div>
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Thank goodness it is <b>Friday</b>. This week has been super tough for me. I have found myself so beat up and exhausted. We have had 3 exams in the past week. School is kicking my butt. There is just SO much information. You can never stop studying/preparing otherwise you will be very very behind.</div>
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<u>This weekend I am:</u></div>
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<i>Friday</i> - giving a tour of WUSOP to applicants for the class of 2017, taking a very very long nap, getting Pho with a P2 friend, and hanging out with some guy friends.</div>
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<i>Saturday</i> - going to Charlotte Phi Mu Day, watching the FSU vs BC game at the Seminole Bar, going out in Uptown with some girlfriends from class.</div>
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<i>Sunday</i> - sleeping in!, going to church, catching up with friends, and getting caught up with BSI.</div>
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<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"He is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; In God is my salvation and my glory; The rock of my strength. Trust in Him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us." </span></i></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One exam down and one to go. I can do this.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I thought I failed my exam today, it was probably one of the hardest application exams I have ever taken. I trusted myself and just went back through it because I still had time and told myself, "Amanda, just try your best and that's all that counts". I left the exam with the wind knocked out of me. I wanted to cry. I wanted to pack up my bags and and quit. I kept thinking, If I couldn't pass a drug class then I obviously wont be a good pharmacist. So, I cried. A lot. Questioning everything. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">That isn't the best mindset to have in a 4 year Doctoral program. I knew I needed a different approach. When I got home, I relaxed and took a deep breath. I started thinking about how I felt the first semester of high school and the first semester of college. THE SAME WAY I am feeling now. <b>"Hard things are put in our way not to stop us but to call out our courage and strength."</b> This is something I read every day. This is my quote. And I really thought about it. I have made it through all of the VERY hard things that have happened in my life. I am stronger because of them. I wanted to give up before and I didn't. Thank goodness I didn't because I wouldn't be where I am today - in a pharmacy doctoral program in North Carolina. I trusted my gut, left my friends and family, moved to a foreign city, and took a leap of faith. If it was all rainbows and butterflies then it probably wouldn't be that great of a ride. The rough times are just the chocolate chips in my cookie. They aren't as smooth as the batter but add to the wonderfully delicious taste. Hard times is what makes this experience worth it. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So, I am going to try my hardest to believe in myself more and trust that I am here for a reason. That I can and will make it through this program and become a GREAT pharmacist. Making an impact in people's lives every day. </span></div>
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<b>Don't you just love Fall?</b> </div>
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I love the smell of the crisp air, the changing colors of the trees, the clothing, and the food. It is my favorite time of year by far. I especially love it this year because I am actually experiencing the season. Florida doesn't experience too many season changes besides hot and hotter. In Tallahassee, the leaves changed and it got pretty chilly during Fall but nothing compared to North Carolina. I cannot wait for it to actually get chilly!! We have had a cold front for the past three days and it is just beautiful.</div>
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As you know I just love all things <b>pumpkin</b>. I could probably incorporate into every meal, every day of the year. Luckily in Fall it is totally normal to have<i> pumpkin coffee with pumpkin granola in yogurt for breakfast, pumpkin soup for lunch, pumpkin pasta for dinner, and pumpkin ice cream for dinner.</i> Right?!?</div>
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This fall I am looking forward to apple picking, pumpkin carving, making chilis/soups/stews, the ACC Championship game in Charlotte (hopefully the Seminoles make it this year!!), wednesday kickball games, and hikes in local parks! </div>
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I am so excited to be living in North Carolina and being able to experience a real Fall is going to be perfect!</div>
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This pumpkin granola is so delicious, easy, and pumpkiny (if that's a word). It is perfect on top of your greek yogurt with some strawberries or with soy milk for a quick and easy breakfast! The pumpkin spice seasoning and cinnamon add a warmth and spice to the granola. I adapted this recipe from one of my favorite blogs, SkinnyTaste. Homemade granola is super easy to make, cheaper than store bought, and you can personalize it with spices, dried fruit, and nuts of your choice!<br />
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Definitely make this when you are craving something pumpkin and want to switch up your morning meal!<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Skinny Pumpkin Granola</span></b><br />
<i>Recipe Adapted from <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/09/easy-pumpkin-spiced-granola.html">SkinnyTaste</a></i><br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
1/4 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed and dried)<br />
1 1/2 cups rolled oats (used whole wheat old fashioned)<br />
1/4 cup ground flaxseeds<br />
1/2 cup sliced almonds<br />
1/2 cup dried cranberries<br />
1/4 cup light maple syrup<br />
1/4 cup pumpkin puree<br />
1 tsp oil<br />
1 tsp pumpkin spice<br />
1/4 tsp cinnamon<br />
pinch kosher salt<br />
1/2 tsp vanilla extract<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.<br />
2. Spread oats and quinoa on baking pan and toast in oven for about 10 minutes, turn once.<br />
3. Remove oat mixture from oven and transfer to a book. mix in the ground flaxseed, almonds, and cranberries.<br />
4. Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees.<br />
5. In a second bowl mix maple syrup, oil, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, vanilla and salt. Combine well and add to oat mixture. Stir until combined and transfer back to the baking sheet in one layer.<br />
6. Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until golden<br />
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Hello lovely people! Are you as excited for Wednesday as I am? Today has been a rough morning. I can't seem to wake up. October has proven to be a difficult challenge. 5 exams, 8 quizzes, 2 papers, and in class assignments. It's taking a tole on my beauty sleep and sanity. But I have to keep pushing through. When times get tough and I just want to give up - I say this quote in my head: <b>"Hard things were put in our way not to stop us but to call out our courage and strength."</b> This quote sits on my desk and reminds me that everything will be okay. </div>
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But when I need to get through a difficult lecture, can't wake up, or just need a pick me up - I look at my <a href="http://pinterest.com/asimmonds8/funny/">Funny</a> board on Pinterest. It always cheers me up and puts a smile on my face on the days I didn't think it was possible. </div>
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So I hope this post makes you smile and laugh on your most difficult days.</div>
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Happy Wednesday...you are almost there! </div>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15246792046294610429noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231246011208019575.post-72558373389637797702012-10-05T10:31:00.000-04:002012-10-05T10:31:14.336-04:00{blog world} Fill In The Blank Friday<br />
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THANK GOODNESS IT IS <b><u>FRIDAY</u></b>!!!!! I just finished my second BSI exam. These exams take so much out of you. I am beyond exhausted. I can't wait to go home, take a nap, bake some brownies, and paint my nails. It's the little things.</div>
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This weekend is the perfect reward for a tough week of studying!! I have a fun packed weekend planned- tonight I am going to the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5koxt0GgYg">Grace Potter and the Nocturnals</a> concert and tomorrow I am going to a wine festival called <a href="http://www.uncorkthefun.com/charlotte-north-carolina/site-info">Great Grapes</a> with some girlfriends from class. </div>
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I can't wait to just relax and have fun. Not going to think about school at all this weekend. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. <b>The last thing I ate was </b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><u>two slices of Papa Johns pepperoni pizza at a cram study session last night for my BSI exam.</u></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;">The last time I went to the beach was </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><u>a really long time ago, maybe Spring Break? March 2012.</u></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. <b> My last vacation was</b><b> </b><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> this summer my family went to Breckenridge Colorado for two weeks! I keep thinking about the beautiful scenery and adventures we had during our trip. </span></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. <b>The last place I drove was </b> <u><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">to school to take my BSI exam!</span></u></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The last song I listened to was</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><u>"Stop the Bus" by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. I am actually seeing them in concert tonight!!</u></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #444444;">6. <b>The last thing I watched on TV was </b></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Real Housewives of Miami. I am addicted to trash tv.</span></span></span></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">7. <b> The last time I said "I love you" was </b><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> when I talked to my Dad last night on the phone.</span></span></span></div>
Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15246792046294610429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231246011208019575.post-16241810226278678602012-10-03T06:21:00.000-04:002012-10-03T06:22:22.796-04:00{body} White Pork ChiliI hate being sick. I used to never get sick (at least not the typical colds and flus)...until I came to pharmacy school. Now I feel like I am sick every other week. I think it's because my brain is so focused on the material in class and then I stay up studying till around midnight every night. Now that doesn't seem late to most of you night owls but then I wake up around 5:30 am. I am an eight - ten hour of sleep a night girl. That is how I function! So this whole pharmacy school thing is messing with my beauty sleep.<br />
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This soup is the perfect cure for the sicklings in the world. It is very easy to make and is just as good as the typical chicken noodle soup. It has the mexican flare that you all know I love to add to my recipes. This soup will warm your soul and fix you up in no time flat!<br />
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The recipe originally calls for chicken "White Chicken Chili" but we made a pork roast in the crockpot for pork tacos early that week and have TONS of leftovers. If you haven't discovered the $3.99 pork roast at your grocery store...check it out! It is so cheap and will feed you for DAYS! It is amazing too because all you do is sear it in a pan and then pop it in the crockpot. It should be illegal how easy it is to make.<br />
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Make this soup on a rainy day, when you are feeling sick/sad/lonely/happy, or on a chilly night. It is sure to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I promise!<br />
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Chicken (or Pork) Chili<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Recipe credit: How to Simplify Blog</span><span style="color: #535353; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="color: #535353; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Ingredients:<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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pork I made in the crockpot earlier, most people posted that they used rotisserie
chicken to save time), shredded<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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rinsed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="color: #535353; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Directions:<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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until it starts to become translucent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #535353; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Once the
onion is done, add shreds of chicken, Great Northern Beans, corn, green chilies
(with juice from can), cumin and oregano to the large pot. Stir to combine all
of the ingredients and then add the chicken broth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #535353; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Bring to a
boil and simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow the broth to reduce. Add salt and
pepper (to taste) and juice from one whole lime. (You can add 1/2 cup of
chopped cilantro if you desire. I personally don't like cilantro so I serve it
as a side.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #535353; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Leave
simmering on stove until ready to serve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-language: JA;">*Serve with
sour cream, chopped cilantro, shredded Pepper Jack cheese, avocado or tortilla
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I know this post is a little late! But I wanted to give you all a look into our beautiful apartment. Corrine (my roommate) and I are on a tight pharmacy budget. But we knew we wanted our apartment to feel and look like a home. We embarked on a journey to find deals and make pinterest projects to add life to our apartment - for cheap! I think we were pretty successful. Here are some photos of our living room and kitchen. </div>
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We found that beautiful antique mirror at a very nice consignment (like the nicest consignment shop I have ever been into. It looked like a pier one!) shop for $20.00! Most mirrors this size range around $60 at least! We also found that floor lamp at Kirklands for $20.00 as well. Corrine's family donated those couches to our apartment! We are very thankful. They are super comfy and we found a light blue in the pattern and decided to use that as our color theme in our apartment. The pillows and curtains we got at Homegoods. I just love homegoods. Together we got them for $40!<br />
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Now the pinterest projects begin. Have you seen that <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/8796161742757350/">diy project</a> where you paint the inside of the vase to make it look like pottery? Well that's what we did! We found different sizes and shapes of vases from the dollar store and just painted the inside different shades of brown and blue to tie in the color theme of our apartment. We also did the <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/154600199678898418/">pinterest diy</a> project where you fill a tray with coffee beans and put a blue candle inside.<br />
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AND, do you see that tall straw looking thing in the corner by the arm chair? That is Corrine's favorite find - $13 at Kirklands. It has all the colors of our apartment and adds height. We love it!<br />
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Our kitchen is simple and plain. We may add some more decorations with time!<br />
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This is another one of our favorite pieces. The mosaic wall piece was a steel at Homegoods for only $20! It once again incorporated all the colors of our apartment!<br />
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Artificial plants...how do you feel about them? I have always had fake trees in my house. My mom was OBSESSED. It adds brightness and height to your room without the responsibility of keeping the plant alive. BUT, fake plants are outrageously expensive....like $60!! We found that tree in the corner of the store and it was $25. We were like SCORE and got it!<br />
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Hope you like our decoration and humble abode :) We are super proud of it and we each other spent $100 to decorate the entire apartment! I say that we did a great job! It will probably be our home for the next three years.<br />
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If you are craving Italian but you don't want the heaviness of a baked pasta or chicken parmesan - THIS is the dish to make! I am currently obsessed with portebella mushrooms. I love making sandwiches with them, stuffing them, and putting them in salad. I would probably eat them for every meal if I could. I find myself sometimes choosing the vegetarian route lately. I love vegetables and sometimes I just want a light meal instead of a meat heavy meal.</div>
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You don't miss the meat here at all. I made my roommate chicken parmesan the same time as making the mushroom parmesan! So if you have family members or friends who don't like mushrooms or prefer chicken, you can easy substitute the chicken for the mushrooms. It is a quick delicious Italian dish - very romantic with some wine and candle light :)</div>
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I am so happy that it is Friday! This is my last weekend of freedom before my hell month of tests begin. I think I am just going to spend it having a relaxing night alone tonight, go hiking to a local waterfall tomorrow and watch FSU play USF, and then have a lazy Sunday making pumpkin pancakes and studying.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Baked Portobello Parmesan<a href="http://oneperfectbite.blogspot.com/"><i><span style="color: #b80000; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></a></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: JA;">Position a
baking rack in upper third of oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 17-1/2
x 11-3/4 baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a 16-1/2 x 11-1/2-inch wire
cooling rack inside the baking sheet. Mist rack with cooking spray. Set aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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salt in a shallow pan. Mix well. Set aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dredge in crumb mixture until both sides are completely coated. Transfer, stem
side down, to prepared wire rack. Spray tops with cooking spray and bake for 15
to 20 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender. Remove pan form oven.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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thermostat to 450 degrees F. Meanwhile, carefully turn mushrooms stem side up.
Cover each mushroom with 2 tablespoons of remaining Parmesan cheese, 1/4 of
mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup tomato sauce. Spray tops lightly. Return to oven
and bake until cheese melts and mushrooms are warmed through, about 10 minutes.
Use a wide spatula to transfer mushrooms to a serving platter. Sprinkle with
reserved 1 tablespoon parsley. Yield: 4 servings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Don't you just love those weekend mornings where you naturally wake up early and are super productive before noon? Those mornings are my favorite. I love waking up early, making tea and cooking breakfast on the weekends. Then sitting curled up in bed watching food network.<br />
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This is the perfect breakfast to make on a lazy Sunday morning. It will fill your house with a delicious smell of baking oats and fresh fruit. And did I mention that it takes minutes to throw together! It is also great in lunches the next day!<br />
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Make this the next time you get up early and are craving a healthy homemade breakfast!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">Strawberry Banana Cream Baked Oatmeal Squares</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;"><i>Recipe Credit: Howsweeteats.com</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;"><u>Ingredients:</u></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">2
cups old fashioned oats</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">1/3
cup loosely packed brown sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">1
teaspoon baking powder</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">1/4
teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">1/4
teaspoon cinnamon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">1
large egg</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">1
cup milk</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">1/4
cup half and half</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">2
teaspoons vanilla extract</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">3
tablespoons unsalted butter, melted</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">1
medium ripe banana, mashed</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">3/4
cup chopped strawberries (about 4 large berries)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">*1/2 ripe peach (had leftovers)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;"><u>Directions:</u></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">1. Preheat
oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray – I used a 10×7
dish, but an 8×8, 9×9, round cake pan or another size close to that will work
too.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span>
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a large bowl, combine oats, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon, mixing
until combine. Measure out the cup of milk, then whisk in egg and vanilla
extract. Add half and half to the milk mixture, then stir it into the dry oats.
Mix in mashed banana and melted butter, then chopped strawberries, then scoop
the batter into the baking dish. Bake for 30-33 minutes, or until the edges are
golden brown and the top is set. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before
serving. Top with strawberries, bananas and milk or half and half infused with
vanilla extract.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Georgia;">Note:
If served immediately, squares may not hold together perfectly. If they are
left to cool, they should hold together fine and be able to be eaten with your
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So Fall is approaching very quickly. There has been beautiful weather in Charlotte this past week and I can only see it getting better over the next couple months! I decided that this week's theme would be Fall fashion! I love all the ideas that you get from Pinterest. I am trying to improve my fashion sense by mixing an matching different pieces in my closet. I have to dress up for class every day so I need to be creative and create new outfits since I am living on a grad school budget. Pinterest really inspires me to jump into my closet and create new outfits!</div>
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Hope y'all have a great Wednesday!<br />
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Yesterday I got to meet one of my favorite bloggers, Jenna Weber, from <a href="http://eatliverun.com/">Eat, Live, Run</a>. I have never been so nervous to meet someone before. I read her blog every day, cook her recipes, and knew her brother - I feel like I actually know her. I was so excited to go to her book signing and talk to her. My best friend <a href="http://foodloveandlifeblog.blogspot.com/">Jen</a> is the one who turned me onto her lovely blog my sophomore year of college. I loved her friendly and relaxed style of writing and her recipes were delicious!<br />
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I started putting two and two together and realized that I went to school with her brother, John. We were in ceramics together during my Junior year of High School. He was such a fun and relaxed guy. Unfortunately, my freshman year of college, he had an accident and passed away. I am so lucky to have known him and I know he is smiling down from heaven. Miss you buddy!</div>
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I also really relate to Jenna's life - I love her outdoor adventures, dinner parties, fashion sense, and her love for food. These are some of her recipes that I have made recently: <a href="http://myprescriptionforhappiness.blogspot.com/2012/06/walmart-cake-cookies.html">Walmart Crack Cookies</a> and <a href="http://myprescriptionforhappiness.blogspot.com/2012/08/recipe-whole-wheat-banana-peach-muffins.html">Whole Wheat Banana Peach Muffins</a>.</div>
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Go out and get her book <u><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/white-jacket-required-jenna-weber/1110918617">White Jacket Required</a></u>. It is a heartfelt book filled with delicious humor and love. I cannot wait to read it! </div>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15246792046294610429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231246011208019575.post-41999679832880992772012-09-22T08:00:00.000-04:002012-09-22T08:00:12.213-04:00Go Noles beat Clemson!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Today feels like Christmas. I am giddy with excitment. <b>Florida State plays Clemson</b> today. <b>College Game Day is in Tallahassee.</b> Facebook/Twitter is flooded with Seminole pride. I am beyond pumped for 8:00 kick off.<br />
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For the past couple years, Clemson has been a tough game. Playing in Death Valley isn't our finest hour...but this year. We play at Doak: <b><u>80k strong</u>. </b><br />
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If you have never been to a FSU game when the stadium is packed, student section is screaming doing war chant, and Chief Osceola slams the spear into the 50 yard line...then you haven't truly lived. I just got chills thinking about it.<br />
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I feel incomplete not being at the game this weekend. Everyone has traveled into the capital city to cheer on the Noles to a victory. I will be watching the game at a local Seminole Bar in Uptown Charlotte with my old coworker Tim and my sorority sister Jackie tomorrow. The Seminole Club of Charlotte rents a bar every year to watch the games each season. It makes you feel like you have a little bit of Tallahassee in Charlotte. Everyone wears their FSU gear and gets super pumped for the game.<br />
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Good luck to all your teams today! Unless they play against the Noles ;)</div>
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*Also my dad's team UNT plays Troy tomorrow, I hope they pull off a big win too at the Mean Green Apogee Stadium!<br />
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15246792046294610429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231246011208019575.post-25837725808283017632012-09-21T12:59:00.000-04:002012-09-21T13:00:50.337-04:00{blog world} Fill In The Blank Friday!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Instinctively, you relish talking to others. Frequently you help people express their opinions, thoughts, or viewpoints with enthusiasm. Your words frequently energize individuals or groups. Because of your strengths, you genuinely enjoy chatting with all sorts of people. A fine day for you includes many opportunities to engage individuals in dialogue. You probably feel most enthused about life when your need to express yourself is appreciated rather than viewed as a shortcoming. Chances are good that you customarily facilitate the group’s conversation. You carry yourself with an air of distinction. You take charge quite naturally. Nevertheless you appreciate the willingness of people to openly exchange ideas. Driven by your talents, you have a facility — that is, an ease and readiness — for speaking. Under very few circumstances do you struggle to find just the right word to express a thought or feeling. Being able to put friends or strangers at ease quickly is one of your special gifts. By nature, you find something likeable in just about every person you meet. You intentionally surround yourself with a wide array of people. Usually they represent different backgrounds, interests, cultures, or economic levels. You contend there is always room for one more person at a meeting, in a group, on a trip, or at a meal. Your pleasant, friendly, and cordial disposition draws individuals to you.</span></div>
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I found this to be very helpful in recognizing the things I was good at. Sometimes you find a strength that you had no idea you had and sometimes you expect to have a strength and it doesn't show up on your top 5. I think my strengths represent myself very well. I feel like I am a very well rounded person and my strengths seem to prove that as well. I also think that getting to know people/keeping in touch with people are one of the most important things to me in my life. I think it is very fitting that I have "Woo" and "Communication" at the top of my list. I hope to use these strengths to go far in pharmacy school and in my career. I hope to learn from this course how to work well with people who have other strengths. I can't wait to see how we will use our strengths in class!</div>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15246792046294610429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231246011208019575.post-78493967641131230942012-09-19T10:56:00.000-04:002012-09-19T11:04:07.172-04:00The Best Kind Of MedicineSo, there must be something going around. Everyone is getting sick. I am just now recovering from some sort of virus. Let me tell you...it was not fun. I had to take off school yesterday. I slept ALL day. I literally was up for maybe 3 hours. Today I feel about a million times better. I am not back to my happy healthy self yet but I am on my way to getting much better!<br />
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As you know, my best friend <a href="http://itsabeautifuldayforadventure.blogspot.com/">Rima</a> is in London doing an internship at a local gallery. She is doing great things and they have their opening tonight! Cross your fingers for her!!<br />
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I was laying in bed and heard a "ding" on my blackberry. I look and see an email that says "a little surprise" from Rima. I open it up to find this:<br />
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I love that she shares her adventures with me. I have never been out of the country besides Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, and Bahamas. Europe fascinates me. I definitely live vicariously through Rima. It means so much to me that she thinks of me during this amazing trips. Atlantic Ocean? Lets make Sim a video! I just love her so much.<br />
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Here is a little background story: Last winter break, I went over to Rima's house and we sat on her couches outside with mulled wine and comfy blankets. We sat all cuddled up and had some future talks. I had decided what grad school I was going to and she was waiting to hear back about her placement in London. We started talking about our 5 year plans. Everything felt so natural and easy when we were talking about them...like it was meant to be. Then, a shooting star flew over us. It was awesome. I feel that our 5 year plans are starting to become a reality. Rima is in London, I am in North Carolina. We know we are going to come together again sometime soon but our paths are surprisingly pretty close to how we imagined them. Now, Rim get that dream job and the Loft. I will meet you in London. I am so proud of you. Keep doing great things! I know it will all work out in the end.<br />
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<br />Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15246792046294610429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231246011208019575.post-74686795009729347322012-09-19T07:42:00.000-04:002012-09-19T07:42:22.401-04:00{blog world} Oh How Pinteresting!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I just love Wednesdays! It is my shortest day at school and it is almost Friday!! I also love seeing everyone's pinterest posts. I find myself constantly pinning pumpkin goodies. If it has pumpkin in it...I am probably pinning it. I just can't help it. I LOVE PUMPKIN. So I thought it would be nice to share my pumpkin obsession with you all.</div>
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I hope you have a wonderful week!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://dreamydesserts.blogspot.com/2008/10/pumpkin-whoopie-pies-with-creamy-cream.html">source</a>}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/pumpkin-pillows-127535.aspx">source</a>}</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">{<a href="http://creatingandteaching.blogspot.com/2011/10/pumpkin-puppy-chow.html">source</a>}</td></tr>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15246792046294610429noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231246011208019575.post-68177632537398060902012-09-12T07:36:00.000-04:002012-09-19T19:36:39.291-04:00{blog world} Oh, How Pinteresting!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Since I have a big exam coming up this week, I thought I would share some inspirational pins that I found on pinterest this week.</div>
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Hope y'all have a great week! Its HUMP day!! Almost Friday :)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was actually a street that I passed driving from Tampa to Tallahassee during Undergrad!<br />
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15246792046294610429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231246011208019575.post-71009827384735642572012-09-11T08:00:00.000-04:002012-09-11T08:00:14.330-04:00Remember 9/11<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It feels like just yesterday, I was sitting in my 6th grade portable in homeroom watching the burning twin towers on the television. The memory is beyond vivid for me. It was the first time in my life I realized that there was true hatred in the world. My teacher was crying on the phone checking on her family in New York. School was released early, when I got off the bus, I came home to find my parents huddled around the television. I don't think I realized the extent of what happened that day until I was older. I remember looking into my mother's eyes and seeing tears. She just hugged me tight and said <i>"Everything will be alright. Something very bad has happened though, we need to be strong and brave for our country and the families that are being affected in this mess."</i><br />
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<b>Bravery</b> - The brave men and women who risked their lives to save hundreds of people.</div>
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<b>Strength</b> - The strength of our country in sticking together in a time of chaos.</div>
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<b>Support</b> - Support of family, friends, and strangers who have lost loved ones on this tragic day.</div>
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<i>"To keep forever sacred the memories of those we have loved and lost."</i></div>
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Today is a day to remember and honor all the Americans who lost their lives and the families that were affected. Thank you to all the men and woman who have fought for our country.<br />
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15246792046294610429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3231246011208019575.post-1042419361330592762012-09-07T08:00:00.000-04:002012-09-07T08:00:18.062-04:00{blog world} Fill in the Blank Friday!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. <b>My favorite grade in school was </b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><u>senior year of undergrad. Senior year is the year where you get more into your major. I took classes that really interested me and got me excited to learn.</u></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My favorite teacher was </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><u>Mrs. Williams at Tampa Preparatory School</u></span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> becau</b></span><b style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">se, </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><u>she was so passionate about teaching and wanted her students to learn and be passionate about learning.</u></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. <b> The highest level of education I have completed is</b><b> </b><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> a Bachelor's of science degree in Exercise Science at Florida State University. I am currently attending Wingate School of Pharmacy to get my Doctorate.</span></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. <b>School lunches for me were usually </b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><u>homemade and usually consisted of leftovers. When I was little my mom would write messages on my napkins or include post it with love sayings. </u></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. <b>The amount of money you'd have to pay me to go back to high school would be</b><b> </b><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">any price. I really enjoyed my high school because it was a small private preparatory school. I didn't have the typical rebellious or hard high school that everyone talks about. However, I was a bit awkward. </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><br /><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">6. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;">A few things that will always remind me of going back to school are: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><u>cute lunch boxes and school supplies all over Walmart</u></span></span></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">7. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;"> The first day of school was always </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><u>looked forward to! I would get so excited to meet all my new professors and see who was in my classes. It is also nice because the first day is all about going over the syllabus and talking about how the classes work. So no actual school work! </u></span></span></span></div>
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