tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62816729515989292272024-03-13T13:08:49.006-07:00Identity of My LoveBoom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-37090282775208049852016-09-17T22:43:00.000-07:002016-09-17T22:43:48.598-07:00New Beginnings<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">After concentrating on other things for the last 5 years and thinking long and hard, I have decided to reopen my Avon store at </span><a href="http://www.youravon.com/nhenley" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.youravon.com/nhenley</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">. It's a brand I've used faithfully for more than 15 years and it's a company I'm very proud to be a part of. They strive to consistently empower women and fight the good fight against breast cancer.</span><br />
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And Monday was my birthday so I took that day off too. I promise we are back to our regularly scheduled programming today.Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-90226944850819425762013-06-21T09:25:00.000-07:002013-06-21T09:25:46.611-07:00I'm Getting OldI will be turning 35 next week. Although most days I still feel like I'm a wide-eyed, surly teenager, every once in awhile something comes along and bops me up-side the head to remind me....not so much.<br />
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Today, my baby sister posted on Facebook about an album she has been looking forward to for quite awhile. First, seeing as she's turning 30 this year, I'm pretty sure she would not be happy I called her that. But anywho. Second, I have no idea who the band is. Not even an inkling. And no, I'm not going to give you the name because most of you probably know them and I would end up feeling even worse. Call me selfish but I have to draw the line somewhere.<br />
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Once upon a time, she was the one listening to Ace of Base and N'Sync and I was the one desperately trying to mold her young mind into some semblance of someone with decent taste in music. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a music snob. As a matter of fact, I have several friends who are and it drives me absolutely bonkers. I've always felt like music is meant to be something to everybody. Doesn't matter what it sounds like or if it even makes sense. Doesn't matter if you don't like it or if it gives you a migraine. All that matters is that it serves its' purpose...to make you feel. That to me is the definition of music. It rips emotions out of their hiding places in your soul and makes you face them. My favorite quote and one I hope to get inked on my body someday was said by Victor Hugo: "Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent".<br />
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But these days? I find our roles have reversed. Much like the comment I made on Wednesday's post about losing my hold on technology, I find I've lost my touch when it comes to discovering new music to love. Sad but very very true. I still get excited about going to see my favorite bands but they are bands I've been seeing since my college days. Only a select few have gotten past what seems to be an aging filter. Thanks to Coachella basically. I've gone several years in a row and that seems to be the only thing saving me from sitting in a rocking chair and yelling about the good old days.<br />
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So, I've made a decision. I'm not willing to give up the fight. I've spent my life immersed in music and I used to dream of being a talent scout. I USED to have a knack for picking the band that would be the next big thing. And I'm done with using the words "used to". I've seen Summer To-Do Lists around the blogs lately and although I don't know that I'll take the time to sit down and write one, that is now on the top of my imaginary list. I will jump into the pool again. And I will start finding those artists that speak to me the way this one album has been speaking to my sister. And this time around? It will be fun to share the experience with her instead of feeling like I have to bash her over the head if I hear "I Saw the Sign" one more time.<br />
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For now though, I'll leave you with my favorite band of all time singing my favorite song. It's simple but catchy. It explains my philosophy so well and I think it makes it pretty clear why I live in California these days. Life is too short not to just sway to the music and have fun.<br />
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<br />Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, USA33.8600693 -118.3987842000000233.8336993 -118.43912470000002 33.8864393 -118.35844370000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-36718251980430762122013-06-20T10:36:00.001-07:002013-06-20T10:37:40.745-07:00Drugstore Days Are Here Again<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Before I begin the actual post, let me begin by saying that all of my very few readers know that I have never been committed to this blog and the posts have been all over the map. Moving forward, I am fully committed (*fingers crossed) but the blog will probably remain all over the place for awhile. I'm not sure of my place in this big bad blogosphere yet and until I am, I will continue to write what inspires me each day or what has me tied up in knots thinking way too much. I hope you will stick it out with me.</span></i><br />
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I fully honor my beauty product addiction. I'm not ashamed. It helps that ever since I was allowed my first lip gloss at 16 (yes my parents had some major rules), I have often shopped at drugstores for my products. I found myself inspired to write this post after reading another blog yesterday that was basically an homage to her shock and awe when she discovered a drugstore product she adored. I have several friends who are make-up snobs and there is nothing wrong with that. We all make our own rules and no one can dictate that. BUT, I am here to tell you that if you know what you are doing and know what to look for, you can shop solely at the drugstore if you want to. Whether it's all you can afford or just what you like, it is very very possible.<br />
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I have worked as a manager for Prescriptives and the Skincare and Fragrance Manager at the flagship Sephora store in Hollywood. During those times, I swooned at all of the gorgeous products that otherwise I could not have found a dime in my pocket for. I had a lovely discount and was also lucky in that reps who were introducing new products would often give the employees a full size product in order to test at home. Of course that was basically so we knew what we were selling. It was a necessity but a very appreciated necessity for me. Other than that time in my life, I can often be found slowing crawling aisle after aisle in my local drugstore. J has had to send out an APB for me a couple of times. Ha! I kid but not really. So I'm going to show you a few of my recent discoveries and give you a full review. Here is the rather lovely iPhone picture (that's sarcasm in case you didn't realize):<br />
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All items were purchased at my local CVS. It is the most convenient drugstore to my house but barring the BB Cream on the left, all other items should be available where you like to shop. I'll discuss in the order which I use them.<br />
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<li><u>Sebamed Liquid Face & Body Wash</u> - The size you see in the picture is the sample size they have at CVS for $0.99 right now. I have bought several. When looking for new face products, I typically use them at least two weeks in a row. And I never change more than one item at a time. For instance, if I need a new moisturizer, I keep my face was the same while testing. Anyways, on to this product. I love it. There is nothing fancy about it. The smell is light but pleasing, almost nonexistent. It suds up just enough so my skin feels clean but not too much to dry me out. And it removes my make-up easily. The main marketing point of this brand is that it restores the pH balance to your skin. Basically the natural acidic level of your skin. And as weird as it sounds, it feels like it actual does that. My skin feels "normal" for lack of a better word. No feelings of tightness, no feelings of gunk left on my skin. Just the feeling of being right in my own skin. I do have some breakout issues with my skin and so far this is helping rather than harming. I will keep you posted on that though. Definitely recommend trying it.</li>
<li><u>Sebamed Moisturizing Body Lotion</u> - As you can tell by the names of the products, Sebamed is meant to be used on ALL of your skin. I have only been using it on my face because I have the small sample size but once I buy the full size version, I will review how they do on the rest of my body. I would describe this moisturizer as having all of the same positives as above. It feels so good on my skin and I again definitely recommend trying this product. The only negative is that it is very light. That is fine for me during the summer but traditionally I need something thicker during the winter. But who knows? Once my pH is balanced, I might find this is all I need. Remind me to do an update in the winter. I have the memory of a 70-year old.</li>
<li><u>CVS Renewing BB Cream (Light/Medium)</u> - This is a brand new product so this is a tentative review that will probably need to be revised or confirmed in a few weeks. I love that it has a built in SPF 15 sunscreen and it definitely moisturizes my skin. I never look dried out with it. The coverage is fantastic for the summer and I think it will probably work in the winter too. I love how my skin looks with this on. That being said, there are a few drawbacks. The consistency is a little thick. Almost like a moisturizer. But it soaks in quickly and does not feel heavy during the day. And the color is slightly off for my skin tone. But again, it seems to soak in quickly and shift to work with my coloring. Right now, it is a product I am very excited about and think others should try. Especially since it's around $10 for that large 3 oz. size. Typical BB Creams are a few dollars more for at least 1/2 the size. Just be aware of the issues above.</li>
<li><u>Wet n' Wild Eyeshadow Palette (Comfort Zone 738)</u> - I can not say enough about these eye shadows. I actually read a blog a few months back that recommended them so I had to give it a try. The feel is fantastic and the pigment is strong. They look great when I apply them and continue to look great until I wash my face. I only wish it had more brushes in it but that's what my make-up brushes are for right? I will definitely be trying more especially since this is only $4.99 for eight shadows. And they even come out with limited edition palettes.</li>
<li><u>Wet n' Wild Idol Eyes Creme Shadow Pencil (Envy 132)</u> - I haven't used this for anything other than lining my eyes yet but it seems to be a keeper. Again, the pigment is amazing and it stays put. It also goes on smooth, no pulling of my eye area. Which is good. At almost 35, I can't cause anymore wrinkles! I look forward to buying more fun and bright colors.</li>
<li><u>Wet n' Wild Mega Impact Mascara (Very Black)</u> - This is the only one some might disagree with me on. I love the coverage and feel it really adds volume and length to my eyelashes. And the color is definitely very black. But I'm not an eyelash freak like a lot of my make-up artist friends. I wear falsies once a year if that. The only thing I have noticed is that it leaves a little "gunk" behind after I wash my face. But please note, I have chronic dry eye and a lot of things do this to me.</li>
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Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, USA33.8600693 -118.3987842000000233.8336993 -118.43912470000002 33.8864393 -118.35844370000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-70176590521870757762013-06-19T07:43:00.000-07:002013-06-19T07:43:13.702-07:00Bruises, Cuts and ScrapesI can bring the memory to the forefront of my mind so easily. New Years 2013. I felt elated, almost giddy with possibility and excitement. I had felt the stirrings of inevitability at the beginning of other years too. But this was different. I just knew to the very denseness of my bones that J and I were embarking on the greatest time of our lives, both separate and in our relationship. Little did I know that this year would be different. And it would bring change. Just not in any way I could have expected and truth be told? Not in any way I would have accepted back then.<br />
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I'm not ready to tell the full story yet. So forgive me for being brief about some of the story. It might sound like I don't care but let me assure you, I care too much. And my heart still has too many puzzle pieces floating around to be able to put the true story into words. So I'll say it quick. Beginning February 2013, the earth my life was grounded on shifted. My father passed away due to suicide, a few months later my beloved cat Diva passed away due to natural causes, albeit very quickly and unexpectedly and then I was fired from the job I had held for 6 years. And now it's June. The month I turn 35 and head back down the hill towards an age I can't even fathom yet.<br />
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It's strange. The first two major events have been more painful than anything I could have imagined. Really, more painful than anything I've ever read about or seen on TV. And the hits never stop. Some days they just graze off my cheek but most days, I'm down for the count. And can't imagine I'll get up again. I guess no matter how hard we try, there is no way to prepare our fellow human beings for loss. Not the kind you see coming nor the kind that picks you up and body slams you to the ground with no warning.<br />
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After I received the phone call that took my income stream out from under us, I have to admit the feelings bubbling to the surface in that moment were different. Still a little sorrow, I had been there longer than any other job I've ever held. It was a point of pride although it seems the owners didn't know that. And there was definitely hurt. That they hadn't respected me or thought I was great enough to deal with some of the consequences from my losses. I will admit I may not have been the best employee for a few months. But the overwhelming emotions ringing through my soul were relief and excitement. I had been talking about leaving for well over a year. The company environment was caustic. Nothing but gossip, pettiness and constant fighting to keep your clients and your money. And my position in sales really did nothing for me or my brain. I loved the customer service and project management aspect of it. I still do. I will give that job credit for one thing. I found at least some semblance of purpose. Some sense of what I am really really good at. But back to the point. The place was sucking me dry of everything I hold dear and I had been complaining for way too long without actually being the change I needed. So that day the world shifted for the third time this year? I felt elated at the possibility that things were going to be different this year. That it was time to makeover my life in the ways my heart had been crying for for a very long time. As J put it. Let this be the last domino the falls. And now it's time to pick them all back up again and set them up to fall differently, maybe a little bit better next time. Or not at all.<br />
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I speak the most about this for two reasons. I've already mentioned the first; I'm not ready yet to dive into the deep end of the pool and tell the other stories. But I also tell it because that feeling has shifted a bit and I need to get the new feelings out. They are somewhat eating me up right now and I don't want them to take over the joy in chances I found.<br />
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So, I'm frustrated and a bit scared. J and I are okay at the moment. He has a full-time position, we have a bit in savings and I am collecting unemployment but I do need to find something sooner rather than later. And there's the rub. It's been a month and I am having a very difficult and soul-crushing time of it. Some days there is nothing out there. Some days I send out 10 resumes and never hear anything back. Other days I get a call for an interview for a part-time position that would do more harm to our finances than good. And other days, I can't figure out where I fit and what I want to do with my life. I know I don't have to find a job I'll stay with forever. But I don't want to work just to work anymore. I've done that since I was 15. After everything this year has grabbed, I want to grab a new path forward. One that entails loving what I do and knowing that there is a world of possibility in it.<br />
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Another source of frustration is this new world of technology and social media we live in. Who knew that so long ago, sitting in front of AOL chat and taking HTML courses at college, feeling elated that I was going to be on top of this new frontier, that so many years later I would end up feeling like my grandparents did? That it's gotten out of my control and I have no clue what to do. I find myself overwhelmed most days. I'm on Facebook and I'm on LinkedIn. I've learned how to do a few things to network but so far, it isn't working to my advantage.<br />
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There have been a few moments. A few neighbors out walking their dog who stop to chat and ask me to send them my resume. Nothing from it yet but the offer each time makes me feel the world is in my corner. So I'll keep trekking. I can only move forward right? And when the worry, frustration and confusion comes to knock on my door, I'll write a blog. Or call a friend/family member. Or just walk away from the computer for a bit to do something creative and refocus my energy. It's all in God's hands after all. This is His journey for me. My hands are in the air and I have to ride this roller coaster until it's very end.<br />
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So I leave all of you with this. Some day I'll tell my Dad's story. When I feel he has given me the permission and the right words to open up our wounds and our hearts. But know that in all that God has taken from me this year, I know that there is a purpose. And He loves me and wants me to find that purpose. May just not be on my time table. And there may be more loss, pain and sorrow before it becomes clear. But I'll keep my hands up in the air and enjoy the ride as best as someone with my big ole' heart can. And take the hits when they come. They may leave a few bruises, cuts and scrapes but they won't kill me.<br />
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And keep getting on Craigslist, Simply Hired, LinkedIn, CareerBuilder, blah blah blah.<br />
God doesn't want me to give up. Dad doesn't want me to give up. And I don't want to give up.<br />
I want to have my eyes wide open when my place in my journey becomes hard to ignore or escape.<br />
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<br />Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, USA33.8600693 -118.3987842000000233.8336993 -118.43912470000002 33.8864393 -118.35844370000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-78374400296993754342012-10-12T11:28:00.000-07:002012-10-12T11:28:31.660-07:00Fantasy FridayI'm in love. For today, my fantasy kitchen is stocked to the rafters (yes my fantasy kitchen has an enormous peaked ceiling with rafters) with this new line at <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/copper_jadeite/?cm_mmc=broadcast-_-Q32012-_-101212copperemA-_-mainimage" target="_blank">Terrain</a>. A girl can dream.....<br />
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Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-34265702282187681972012-02-14T10:29:00.000-08:002012-02-15T20:24:56.183-08:00Holiday HappeningsI am a simple girl. The little things and moments in life make me smile and giggle more often than anything else. The small things fill my heart completely. Like a simple card with a beautiful, loving message.<br />
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I hope this Valentine's Day brings you and your loved ones nothing but joy! That's the simple message for this holiday.Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-79520829787111792152012-02-13T21:35:00.000-08:002012-02-17T06:54:09.454-08:00My Opinion Monday-Grammy Awards Edition<strong><u>MY OPINION MONDAY: Grammy Awards 2012</u></strong><br />
First, let me just say that one of my favorite indulgences this winter is Hot Cocoa w/Peppermint Schnapps. As I sit here on a crazy windy and chilly Monday evening, I find it the perfect complement to cozying up for a night of talking to my blogger buddies. Anywhoo, on to the point of tonight's ramblings!<br />
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If you know me then you know how much I live, breathe and adore music. That's why this is the only awards show I watch. And I really loved it this year to the point that I actually watched the entire thing from start to finish, no fast forwarding. It felt like the Grammy Awards were more focused on the history of the music industry and the legacy of the past rather than the typical pop-centric fluff that is all over the place and a little hard to watch sometimes. Now, please understand. I am not a person and do not appreciate people that over analyze music and belittle everyone in the industry who doesn't meet their holier-than-though standards. I enjoy Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, etc. and believe with all of my hear that music is meant to be felt to the tips of our toes and no one has a right to judge what artist does that for each of us. But last night just felt special in the shadow of the passing of Ms. Whitney Houston.<br />
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<li>LL Cool J's beginning prayer and remark that "This night is about something truly universal and healing. Music."</li>
<li>Bruno Mars' performance</li>
<li>Cosmopolitan commercial w/Bohemian Rhapsody</li>
<li>Foo Fighters rocked so hard. I swear that is my theme song this year.</li>
<li>Maroon 5/Foster the People/Beach Boys Reunion. Pretty much had me grinning the entire time.</li>
<li>Taylor Swift. I know a lot of people don't agree but I find her refreshing and love watching her perform.</li>
<li>Duh, the tribute to Glenn Campbell</li>
<li>And I swear I almost fainted when Sir Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl and Jeff Beck brought the house down with a guitar battle.</li>
<li>Don't think I forgot, the queen of the evening ADELE. She is going to continue to take over the world!</li>
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<li>Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson duet. I don't know Jason Aldean's music all that well but he seemed to have a great voice and Kelly Clarkson is my girl. But it just didn't work and the mic issues only made it worse.</li>
<li>Nikki Minaj. I am all for a crazy show and pushing boundaries. I wasn't offended as a lapsed Catholic but I was offended as a music lover. It felt like a blatant and poorly executed ripoff of several women who have come before her.</li>
<li>Almost fell asleep listening to Fergie and Mark Anthony present their award. Yawn!</li>
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Can you believe I only really had two yucks?! Overall the evening was a nice way to end the weekend.</div>
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I've noticed (and truthfully lived a bit through) a lot of lists lately, especially this one.."Things to do Before Your __ Birthday" and I'm jumping on the bandwagon. Hello run-on sentence! Anyways...this is one of the many many things I hope to do with this blog is follow my progress with this list; the things I do, the things I don't, the things I decide not to do and the new things I add. We shall see.</div>
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1.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>First
and foremost: Continue to get better at
enjoying and embracing the small stuff.</div>
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2.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Finally
start a food diary. For at least one month. Just so I can finally know what has
been and is still causing my digestive issues.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Visit
museums in <st1:city><st1:place>Los Angeles</st1:place></st1:city>. At least
LACMA and MOCA. I have seen the Getty though, promise.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Regularly
volunteer: Suicide Prevention, LGBT Rights, Abortion, Drinking/Driving
Prevention. I'm sure I'll think of more.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Do
something crazy scary. Something I never thought I would do.<o:p></o:p></div>
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6.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Take
classes, any classes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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7.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>One
quick road trip...preferably <st1:city><st1:place>Santa Barbara</st1:place></st1:city>
or <st1:city><st1:place>San Diego</st1:place></st1:city>. How is it I've never
visited either one after 8 years in <st1:city><st1:place>Los Angeles</st1:place></st1:city>?!
Pathetic really.<o:p></o:p></div>
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8.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Begin,
somehow, my collage business. Research at least.<o:p></o:p></div>
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9.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Start
running again and enter at least one 5k marathon.<o:p></o:p></div>
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10.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Quite
smoking.<o:p></o:p></div>
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11.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Talk to my
doctor about planning for children. And I would love to figure out why I am more
comfortable alone with kids than I am with having a partner. That sounds weird.<o:p></o:p></div>
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12.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Write.
Blog, Journal, Novel, Letters, whatever it may be.<o:p></o:p></div>
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13.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Backup
everything on both of my computers. It would be devastating to lose my
pictures, music, ideas, etc.<o:p></o:p></div>
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14.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Refinish
one piece of furniture. At the very least, J's two-drawer thingie (white and
then got ruined by the Christmas tree).<o:p></o:p></div>
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15.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Really
build a savings account.<o:p></o:p></div>
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16.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Take one
Angel's Flight and visit Amoeba Records (Both Los Angeles things so I figure I
can put them together).<o:p></o:p></div>
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17.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Take a
cheesy <st1:city><st1:place>L.A.</st1:place></st1:city> tour...<st1:city><st1:place>Hollywood</st1:place></st1:city>,
Homes of the Stars, etc.<o:p></o:p></div>
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18.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Get my
freakin' passport!!! I want to get out of this country at least once. Hopefully
I can get back in.<o:p></o:p></div>
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19.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Plan this
year's visit(s) to <st1:state><st1:place>Missouri</st1:place></st1:state> and <st1:state><st1:place>Kansas</st1:place></st1:state>.
I miss home quite a bit lately.<o:p></o:p></div>
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20.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Debt
Consolidation, is that what it's called? I just need to figure out a plan to
dig myself out of the hole that ironically...I dug in the first place. Nothing
major, just want a plan. Budget.<o:p></o:p></div>
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21.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Buy a car!
Whether new or used, just a car that works. And therefore mourn the car that
took me to <st1:state><st1:place>Colorado</st1:place></st1:state> and then one
year later, to my dream...<st1:state><st1:place>California</st1:place></st1:state>.
RIP Red Rocket.<o:p></o:p></div>
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22.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Get a
massage and a bikini wax. Painful firsts, but necessary.<o:p></o:p></div>
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23.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Develop a
schedule.<o:p></o:p></div>
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24.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Build my <st1:place>Avon</st1:place>
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25.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Finally get
my second tattoo...and maybe a third...and fourth. We shall see.<o:p></o:p></div>
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26.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Sing one
song somewhere. Other than a karaoke bar.<o:p></o:p></div>
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27.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Go to a
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28.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Ride my
bike down to the beach, spread a blanket, eat really good snacks, read and
spend all day there.<o:p></o:p></div>
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29.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>At least
one more volleyball game played against Jason. He’s too good at it now!<o:p></o:p></div>
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30.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Board Game
night or Girls night. Or both.<o:p></o:p></div>
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31.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Learn how
to clean/organize your house. So you don't keep having freak outs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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32.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Go to
concerts. Little ones, Big ones, Medium ones. Just see music shows!<o:p></o:p></div>
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33.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Give up
gossip sites.<o:p></o:p></div>
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34.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Learn to
stand up straight.<o:p></o:p></div>
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35.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Really research
bipolar and bring it to the world.<o:p></o:p></div>
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36.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Go
snowboarding. Hell go skiing. Even thought you sucked at it. Just get back on
the mountain and take a snowboarding lesson.<o:p></o:p></div>
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37.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>I'm going
to <st1:place>Disneyland</st1:place>!<o:p></o:p></div>
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38.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span>Watch the
sunrise and the sunset. Maybe in the same day!<o:p></o:p></div>
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one project (maybe this one?)!</div>
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And just so you know? I’ve read over this list a million
times and changed it too many times to count. And I know for a fact it will
change again. One of the many things I love about myself, always mixing up the
plan. Now only have to stick to the plan and follow it through. Bless you, your
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</div>Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-46970455170857524102009-08-04T12:39:00.000-07:002009-08-04T12:41:16.379-07:00Today's Inspiration(s)<a href="http://www.the350project.net" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.the350project.net/supporter_graphics/350_project_web_panel.jpg" border="0"> </a>Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-65254065803681514912009-07-10T10:17:00.000-07:002009-07-10T10:18:25.842-07:00Today's Inspiration(s)<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AlMceyAuibY&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AlMceyAuibY&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-77351927185110216922009-07-08T22:23:00.001-07:002009-07-08T22:30:25.657-07:00Today's Inspiration(s)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SlWAFGay3oI/AAAAAAAAAL8/XAcxrSELkyw/s1600-h/Beautiful+Cali+Sunset.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SlWAFGay3oI/AAAAAAAAAL8/XAcxrSELkyw/s400/Beautiful+Cali+Sunset.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356328156937772674" /></a><br><br>Please Read:<br>http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/finding-gilbert/article134622.htmlBoom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-85668590815076573292009-07-07T19:33:00.000-07:002009-07-07T19:45:08.113-07:00Today's Inspiration(s)<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/opOQlA0LVqo&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/opOQlA0LVqo&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-62677669174777025102009-06-05T02:10:00.001-07:002009-06-05T02:12:07.734-07:00Today's Inspiration(s)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SijhViV6b9I/AAAAAAAAAL0/KQB_tQv5m6s/s1600-h/Balloon+Dress.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SijhViV6b9I/AAAAAAAAAL0/KQB_tQv5m6s/s400/Balloon+Dress.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343768717987311570" /></a>Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-13002786084228829432009-05-14T00:23:00.001-07:002009-05-14T00:26:35.759-07:00Today's Inspiration(s)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SgvG9uFbq3I/AAAAAAAAALk/Fx6pJaF0uPA/s1600-h/Planet+Earth.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 128px; height: 145px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SgvG9uFbq3I/AAAAAAAAALk/Fx6pJaF0uPA/s400/Planet+Earth.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335576947195620210" /></a><br>I implore everyone to spend some time watching these videos.Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-40531408176409763352009-05-11T21:14:00.000-07:002009-05-11T21:17:08.747-07:00Today's Inspiration(s)For my sissy, love you!<br><br><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/i8UxC5ezXgY&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/i8UxC5ezXgY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-74260834597078970172009-04-30T22:33:00.000-07:002009-04-30T22:35:32.051-07:00Today's Inspiration(s)<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HgnFKNvmV7o&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HgnFKNvmV7o&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-53241258626340275042009-04-23T09:48:00.001-07:002009-04-23T09:49:10.957-07:00Today's Inspiration(s)<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SfCb8LbNlvI/AAAAAAAAAKc/JJ2t1TcXNXs/s1600-h/Girl%26Penguin.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SfCb8LbNlvI/AAAAAAAAAKc/JJ2t1TcXNXs/s400/Girl%26Penguin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327929817340679922" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SfCb4plFUXI/AAAAAAAAAKU/HH0QhODcwds/s1600-h/Laugh.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SfCb4plFUXI/AAAAAAAAAKU/HH0QhODcwds/s400/Laugh.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327929756715667826" /></a>Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-29514525960861531262009-04-20T10:21:00.000-07:002009-04-20T10:31:13.422-07:00Today's Inspiration(s)<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SeyvQHFtZdI/AAAAAAAAAKM/5w8Flt8E0PU/s1600-h/Take+Chances.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SeyvQHFtZdI/AAAAAAAAAKM/5w8Flt8E0PU/s320/Take+Chances.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326825150588216786" /></a>Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-81638951692923574742009-04-15T23:22:00.001-07:002009-04-15T23:24:17.351-07:00Today's Inspiration(s)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SebOxX_4jXI/AAAAAAAAAKE/YWO1G0td0XE/s1600-h/Yellow+Door.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 193px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SebOxX_4jXI/AAAAAAAAAKE/YWO1G0td0XE/s200/Yellow+Door.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325170957063064946" /></a>Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-18440394775453499212009-04-02T23:22:00.000-07:002009-04-02T23:23:35.792-07:00Today's Inspiration(s)I received the best e-mail today:<br><br><br /><br />I miss you. The weather is very bad! I'm so excited to see you next vacation. We will have fun next time. I hope to see you soon. I'll miss you forever! <br /> <br />Love,<br />Your nieceBoom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-81557947632188074412009-04-01T00:37:00.001-07:002009-04-01T00:44:17.490-07:00Today's Inspiration(s)Since discovering Blogger.com, I have amassed a large list of blogs that I subscribe to. They are all lovely and amazing in their own ways. But one of the ones I enjoy every single day is The Lettered Cottage (click on my post title above). Not only does it inspire in my studio apartment every day, I think I would love to hang out with this woman and her husband. They remind me of all of my good friends back home. Very inspiring people.<br><br>**I apologize for making the link so difficult to find but I'm still figuring out this blog thing.Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-77120613432056463752009-03-10T14:07:00.000-07:002009-03-10T14:10:05.199-07:00Today's Inspiration(s)I want at least one of each!!<br><br><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Tmvyl1KAg-Y&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Tmvyl1KAg-Y&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-35615281500997929382009-03-06T01:53:00.000-08:002009-03-06T02:13:24.946-08:00Today's Inspiration(s)Thanks to my sister for this fantastic video. First of all, redheads are the best. Second, I would not have been offended like this girl is. This is so funny. Enjoy!<br><br><OBJECT class=BLOG_video_class id=BLOG_video-53c37b40f4173c79 height=266 width=320 contentId="53c37b40f4173c79"></OBJECT>Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6281672951598929227.post-54721479285980161662009-02-25T21:43:00.000-08:002009-02-25T21:50:25.287-08:00Today's Inspiration(s)Something about this house speaks to me..plus it's near my hometown in Missouri...<br><br><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SaYsUMVvaBI/AAAAAAAAAJs/5fFoSRwE5rs/s1600-h/Cave+House.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s84cQgoJiTg/SaYsUMVvaBI/AAAAAAAAAJs/5fFoSRwE5rs/s200/Cave+House.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306977936324126738" /></a>Boom Boomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06378605075985263598noreply@blogger.com0