tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83992437276713402462024-02-07T03:16:53.350-06:00the shiny happy.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-50220606442902636722014-10-09T09:01:00.000-05:002014-10-09T09:01:35.696-05:008-bits of awesome.<span style="font-family: Arial;">Each week I talk about 8 things that I find to be awesome. Whether it be geek news, things to be added to my ever-growing wish list, funny pics or some rad new music...you'll find it weekly here at The Shiny Happy in my</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">And here we go:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pretty sure I need these Avengers Custom Painted Glasses from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/101500411/the-avengers-special-edition-custom?ref=favs_view_2" target="_blank">PoppinCustom</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">I'm all in Halloween mode...and ready to decorate some <a href="http://deliciousbydre.com/superhero-pumpkins/" target="_blank">super pumpkins!</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Check out <a href="http://geekologie.com/2014/10/dc-comic-superheros-and-villains-in-the.php" target="_blank">these</a> DC Comic Superheroes and Villains i</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">n the style of Norman Rockwell Saturday Evening Post Covers!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">I don't even have a cat...and I think <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/gaming/these-video-game-cat-scratchers-need-to-be-real/" target="_blank">this</a> is awesome.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://nerdapproved.com/movies/the-deadpool-movie-will-officially-be-part-of-the-x-men-cinematic-universe/" target="_blank">Deadpool</a> is coming, you guys! *squee*</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you checked out <a href="http://www.boom-studios.com/lumberjanes-01-2nd-print.html" target="_blank">Lumberjanes</a> from BOOM! Studios yet!? Get on it!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I need <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/231091024604538397/" target="_blank">this</a> in my life.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Best babysitting <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/approved-products/the-best-babysitting-ad-ever/" target="_blank">ad</a>....ever!</span><span><br /></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Alright! And that's a wrap on this week's 8-bits! What things are bringing the awesome to your life this week? Let me know by sharing your links in the comments. I can always use more awesome.</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-10731644649204127282014-10-01T14:00:00.000-05:002014-10-01T14:00:03.411-05:00amber & fashion.<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't really consider myself to be fashion forward. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My fashion sense is pretty much based on what doesn't itch.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm cool with this...and that's what matters. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I can't sit and read about fashion. I don't care about fashion. If what I'm wearing happens to be in style, then sweet. I have always been one to do my own thing. I don't just march to the beat of my own drum, I create a drum line and invite everyone to join in! But, I'm cool with this...and that's what matters. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I honestly do admire the girls who are always put together. I give honor to those who are always in style. That's cool. You like to wear heels all day, every day? Go for it! You are way more awesome than I. I have to dress up for work 5 days a week. Ugh. That's enough.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I don't really know what "my style" is. I'm not sure there is an official name for it. I know it's borderline tomboy. Sometimes casual preppy. Who knows. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">My favorite clothing items are ripped jeans and chucks. Maybe TOMS. Usually a T-shirt...occasionally something a little bit snazzier, but just as comfortable. Maybe even a black blazer over a t-shirt. I'm so low-maintenance. Thankfully, the mister likes my black t-shirt/ripped jeans ensembles. This is why we work. Of course, he is a black t-shirt and jeans kinda guy. I often refer to him as "Johnny Cash."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If you aren't following me on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/radwagon" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> (*gasp*) you can always check out <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/radwagon/mystyle/" target="_blank">my style board</a>. Maybe you're like me. If so, I'll need to start following YOUR board right away. Feel free to follow all the other random stuff I post. Pinterest has my heart. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">What is your style? Got a few favorite items that you always want to wear? Tell me!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-68398327605445862592014-09-04T17:00:00.000-05:002014-09-04T17:00:00.143-05:00coming back.<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yeah....I've slacked off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Well, that's not entirely true. I feel like I've been a busy chick. Pretty sure I'm right. A lot has happened in the last month. I think the biggest thing that I can attribute my lack of writing motivation to, is the loss of my Mamaw on August 8th. I was her girl. It's the truth. I'm getting back into my writing again, but thought a post in her honor was necessary. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I posted this on Facebook, but I thought it should be shared with you all as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is unfortunate that not everyone had the opportunity to know my Mamaw. So much of who I am comes from who she was. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Because of Mamaw....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">...I will always answer to "Amber Lou Lost Her Shoe."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...I will often rubberband a paper towel around my tea glass to catch the condensation.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...I am a musician. She was the biggest fan of me and my Mickey Mouse "good-tar."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...I know that the fastest way to get someone out of bed in the morning is via water gun. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...Any Merle Haggard song will take my back to my childhood in Ambrose.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...I will always be a fan of the story of Brer Rabbit & the Tar Baby.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...I love to laugh. She was the happiest person I've ever known & she expressed it with the greatest, most contagious laugh.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...I will never hear "You Are My Sunshine" without hearing it being sung be her voice.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...I always have gum. Always.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...I am a people person. She never met a stranger. Neither do I.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">...I know that when making Kool-Aid, two different flavor packets = Best. Thing. Ever.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Mamaw, I will love you forever...a bushel & a peck and a hug around the neck.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-54114310201780852462014-07-23T11:00:00.000-05:002014-07-23T11:00:00.426-05:00the fitness fight.<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fitness haunts me. True story. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I never, ever have a need to casually step on the scale, certainly not without the proper emotional preparation and definitely not after ingesting any sort of sustenance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I become envious of the casual and easy relationship with weight I imagine other people must have.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Let's just see here," I imagine them saying before hopping onto the scale -- probably with their shoes still on. Devils.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">People like this only ever gain or lose half a pound. They could weigh themselves immediately following Thanksgiving dinner-- with a Tupperware full of leftovers in one hand and a ham hock in the other -- and their weight would be the same give or take half a pound.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I merely breathe and gain 10. This is why my relationship with the scale is much more complicated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My scale sits in its usual spot in the bathroom, where I will be tempted to step on it at regular intervals like an OCD homeowner repeatedly checking the locks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And when I do step on it, I rip off every possible article of clothing -- if I could temporarily donate a kidney I would -- and then step onto the scale, close my eyes, hold my breath, say a quick prayer and look down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If I sound neurotic -- which I do and I am -- it's because my weight has been up and down (usually more up than down) for many years of my life. Although I was a sports nut growing up, I was still quite <strike>heavy</strike> <strike>thick</strike> fluffy. I've lost weight -- grant it, it was due to a diseased gallbladder. Great diet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then I got well and gained some back. Then lost some. Then gained some. Yadda yadda. Before I got married, I had lost a good 30-40 pounds. After the wedding, they were showing back up like unwanted guests. </span><br />
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Most of this struggle can be attributed to <a href="http://www.webmd.com/women/tc/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-topic-overview" target="_blank">PCOS</a>. It's not awesome. Not at all. And because of this diagnosis, it's even harder to manage your weight. Dirty punk.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Though I feel like I've managed to maintain a consistent weight loss since March, I'm convinced those 30 pounds are waiting -- plotting, really -- for the chance to snap back onto my body if I don't actively avoid them. To this end, I often torture myself by thinking about what I'm putting into my mouth, what I'm going to be putting into my mouth or what I already put into my mouth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'd recently been having one of those <strike>weeks</strike> months where I thought it best to avoid the scale, as I knew it would only lead to self-deprecation. I had just come home from vacation and told m</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">yself, I would get back to hitting the gym and then weigh in a few days. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After those days were up, I gave myself an insane pep talk and hopped on to discover I had maintained....while on vacation! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was impossible. We ate like beasts! (Of course, I'm not complaining...)</span><br />
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The mister and I have worked hard since March to change our lifestyle rather than "diet." It's definitely a slow process, but it's paying off! I've lost 12 pounds so far. If I can continue getting my sleepy self out of bed in the mornings and going to the gym, it will improve! <br />
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I'm pumped and ready for a healthier me. So, here's to getting fit! <br />
Are you on <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/" target="_blank">MyFitnessPal</a>? Let's be friends and encourage each other.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Happiest of Mondays to you! (Yes, this is all fake enthusiasm. Mondays are the death.) But....my weekend was grand!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Friday night's first G+ Hangout Night was a success! I was lucky enough to have three other gals show up. For their participation, they were all awarded invisible t-shirts. Yep, I'm cheap. But, hey...they fit perfectly. Big thanks to <a href="http://www.petticoatpedaler.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lillian</a>, <a href="http://nerdjoyblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stephanie</a> & <a href="http://annasheadintheclouds.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Anna</a> for showing up to hang out and discuss the important things in life. ....Like how to copy & paste and reasons why you shouldn't jump off of your roof. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">We're deep.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Oh! And an even greater thanks to my friend, Amanda, for showing up...2 hours late. ;)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">You are excused this time....because you are super mom to my Tucker. (You should all see this kid. Adorbs.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Note: I swore that I would never say "adorbs." Fail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If you couldn't make it to Friday night's hangout, you have a chance to redeem yourself! I'm planning on hosting one a month as long as my crazy schedule allows. Find me on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/theradwagon" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/+AmberHenry1/posts" target="_blank">Google+</a> and let's be friends!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Until next time...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-74328110546768865082014-07-10T10:41:00.000-05:002014-07-10T10:41:30.923-05:00g+ hangout night!<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Not much of a post, but </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">I am here today with your friendly reminder about tomorrow night's festivities!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Mark your calendars! Set an alarm!! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Just be sure and join me for my very first G+ Hangout Night!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Put on your dancing shoes & spend your Friday night with me (& hopefully a few other geeky gals). haha. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-66977354106329887972014-07-07T08:00:00.000-05:002014-07-07T11:54:08.029-05:00my summer roadtrip-a-palooza.<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/amber.hank" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, then your feed was probably filled with my face while I was gone on my roadtrip-a-palooza. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I took a bit of a trip along with my mom and my niece, Lexy. This was all in honor of Lexy turning Sweet 16 next month. When given the option of what trip she wanted to take, she chose a road trip full of seafood. Aside from those specifics, I was given full liberty to plan away. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I planned a trip to Tybee Island, Georgia...with like a gazillion stops there and back. Hello, kitschy roadside attractions!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The vacation started with Mom & Lexy driving the hour and half it takes for them to get to my house. The mister and I took them out to dinner that night and we planned to leave out early the next morning. At 8pm, the food poisoning decided to rear its ugly head. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Ugh. It was rough...but luckily just for a good 5 or 6 hours. After I had gone 2 hours straight without hurling, I decided I would be good to go as long as I stayed hydrated. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">And off we went. I even drove the first 5 hours or so. Just call me "Trooper."</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yep. That's me after 5-6 hours of nasty food poisoning...and <em>possibly</em> 2 total hours of sleep. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First stop was the Frostop in Baton Rouge, LA.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first official stop was in Baton Rouge, LA at the Frostop.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From what I could tell, the root beer was really good. I was a little afraid to eat...as you can understand. Can't say the place looked like what was advertised online though. Haha. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lexy enjoyed her root beer float despite her fear to enter the establishment. ;)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oak Valley Plantation in Gramercy, LA</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Abita Mystery House in Abita Springs, LA</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After driving through plantation country and admiring all the gorgeous trees (we saw the plantation where "Interview With A Vampire" was filmed), we hit our next stop in Abita Springs, LA.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The Abita Mystery House is a roadside attraction maintained by inventor/artist John Preble. Housed in a vintage service station, the place is folksy, artsy and home to thousands of found objects and homemade inventions. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was excited. They weren't so sure.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a huge lobster hovering over my head...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She was quite the looker....</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course, any kitschy road trip requires visiting the "World's Largest _______." Our stop was the World's Largest Rocking Chair in Gulfport, MS.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom was so disappointed that she couldn't sit in it.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A few more random stops were made after that. Walgreens. Some random statue of a chicken in a car. Why was I so excited about that!? Because it's a chicken....in a car. That's why.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was just a stop at Walgreens. That's it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a random statue of a chicken in a car in Irvington, AL. I loved it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom did, too.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We stopped for the evening in Savannah, GA. I absolutely fell in love with that city. It's so gorgeous. I definitely want to plan a trip back where I can actually spend more time there and explore all the awesomeness.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">River Street - Savannah, Georgia</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Historic steps: Use at own risk. We felt like rebels.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Favorite shot of the trip. Just walking and acting like dorks. Good times. By the way, isn't my mom gorgeous?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yeah. We're pretty awesome.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our hotel for the night was probably as kitschy as it gets. The Thunderbird Inn is a bunch of southern retro goodness and brags to be "The Hippest Hotel in Savannah."</span> <span style="font-family: Arial;">Gotta love a place that greets you with RC Colas and Moonpies on your nightstand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The next day, we finished the drive to Tybee Island....after Mom stopped to visit her friend, Paula</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lunch was in Thunderbolt, GA at Tubby's Tankhouse. Not only did I love the name, but the food was good, too. (I could finally eat!) It was nice to grab a seat on the upper deck and enjoy the view.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lunch at Tubby's Tankhouse.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Then we finally arrived at Tybee Island. Oh, what a view. I am a water baby. I'm certain that I'm meant to live on the beach.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I belong on the beach.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That night we went to dinner at AJ's Dockside. Unfortunately, a storm hit while we were waiting to be seated.....outside. Luckily, there was a leaky awning for us to stand under with every other person on the island who was also waiting to be seated. Bright side? It started raining after we got under the awning and stopped before we had to walk to the car. Score!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waiting at AJ's during the storm. That guy was trying really hard to be our friend...</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Luckily, the stormy weather ran away and we were able to enjoy the next day at the beach! Lexy lasted about 10 minutes before retreating to our hotel to watch movies. Mom and I could have stayed forever. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gotta support the homeland! Hook'em Horns!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mom and I decided to return to the beach that evening for a nice stroll. But no. The storm came back. *womp, womp*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> After two days at Tybee Island, we drove north to Charleston, SC. Of course, I found pink and gray elephants at a fireworks stand. Photo op! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had to stop and see the Angel Oak on our way as well. The Angel Oak Tree is a Southern live oak located in Angel Oak Park on Johns Island near Charleston, SC. It is estimated to be at least 400 and as much as 1400-1500 years old. It was huge!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The rest of the day was spent in Charleston on the pier and in the market. Oooh...it was hot.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We enjoyed a swing on the pier and some good ol' gelato. The day took so much out of us, that we stayed in the hotel that night and ordered Japanese takeout. Sushi and chicken pad thai...ftw!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just a swangin' on the pier. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mmmm....coconut crème gelato. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the Charleston Market...because that's a combo that everyone craves. Right!?</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Myrtle Beach, SC was our next stop. We spent the day on the boardwalk and I was lucky enough to get to visit with my grade school friend, Carrie. She just moved to Myrtle Beach a little over a month ago. It was great to catch up over lunch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The next day was spent getting home. The mister was ready for me to wrap this road trip up and get back to the homeland.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We stopped outside of Birmingham, AL for lunch at the Tip Top Café next to Lover's Leap. What a view!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a great time, but I have to admit that I'm glad to be back home with the mister in my own bed...in our house.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do you guys have any big roadtrips or vacations planned for this summer? </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let me know! Especially if it includes Texas. Did someone say meet-up!? </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-57831033085763013892014-07-04T08:00:00.000-05:002014-07-04T08:00:02.984-05:00my summer bucket list.<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Independence Day, folks!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nothing feels more summer-y than the 4th of July. So, to ring in the summer, I'm making my Summer Bucket List. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone's doing it. Why not me? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I already have my <a href="http://adhdandgeekery.blogspot.com/p/35-before-35.html" target="_blank">35 before 35</a> that I'm currently working on, but I need a "to-do" list this summer. I've actually already started it. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a water fight. (Because it's ok to act like you're still a kid...)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Get a tan. Well...at least some color. My white self tends to deflect sunshine.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Go to a baseball game. It's been too long.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make a new friend. I can never have enough.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Go to the lake. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hit the gym & get fit!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Watch fireworks.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Catch fireflies.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Go to a carnival.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take a road trip.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Host a bonfire.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Go fishing. I miss it too much.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">What's on YOUR summer "to-do" list? I might need more ideas if I get busy on this and run out of things. :)</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Fangirls Assemble! <a href="http://www.heruniverse.com/blog/fangirls-assemble-universe-announces-new-marvel-apparel-line/" target="_blank">Her Universe</a> has teamed up with <a href="http://www.heruniverse.com/blog/fangirls-assemble-universe-announces-new-marvel-apparel-line/" target="_blank">Marvel</a> AND <a href="http://www.heruniverse.com/blog/universe-announces-new-transformers-line-fangirl-apparel/" target="_blank">Transformers</a>!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">A GoT <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/misc-weirdness/a-game-of-thrones-map-of-the-united-states/" target="_blank">map</a> of the United States!?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am a late passenger on the <a href="http://www.tokidoki.it/" target="_blank">TokiDoki </a>train, but my obsession is growing.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm so ready to get my copy of <a href="http://www.boom-studios.com/lumberjanes-01-cover-a.html" target="_blank">Lumberjanes</a>. So. Ready.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Just take my <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/approved-products/this-interactive-thunderstorm-cloud-would-be-amazing-in-your-living-room-video/" target="_blank">money</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">The next <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/approved-products/these-shower-curtains-put-a-little-nerdery-in-your-bathroom/" target="_blank">addition</a> to my bathroom. Guess which one...</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All other </span><a href="http://nerdapproved.com/misc-weirdness/delorean-stretch-limo-all-other-limos-go-home/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">limos</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, go home!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Pretty sure the standard of <a href="http://www.ijreview.com/2014/07/152892-womans-face-photoshopped-25-different-countries-show-nations-definition-beauty/" target="_blank">beauty</a> in the US is lame. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Alright! And that's a wrap on this week's 8-bits! What things are bringing the awesome to your life this week? Let me know by sharing your links in the comments. I can always use more awesome.</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-41528739522227361762014-06-25T08:00:00.000-05:002014-06-25T08:00:04.296-05:00geek support.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recently, Kacie from <a href="http://worship-written-words.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">The Written Word(s)</a> posted a blog on <a href="http://www.superheroesque.com/2014/06/a-pledge-for.html" target="_blank">Superheroesque</a> about having a geek girl support group. Just the idea of having <em>one</em> local geeky friend made me happy. But she had <em>4</em>! I'm so jealous. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">As many of you know, I moved to a new city about a year and a half go and have been working through the struggle of <a href="http://adhdandgeekery.blogspot.com/2013/11/friendships-for-30-somethings.html" target="_blank">making new friends</a>. Thankfully, I have found a few who are pretty awesome....all the while making time for those super rad ones that live over an hour away. But when it comes to geeky friends, I have Jeni. The downside to that, is that Jeni lives in Colorado. *womp, womp* </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A great light was shining down on me the day I found the <a href="http://www.geekgirlpenpals.com/" target="_blank">International Geek Girl Pen Pal Club</a> (IGGPPC). I have made a few new friends there who share the same interests, but they also live far away. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Because of this lack, I turned to my blog to express my fangirl-ness, my squees, my wants, etc. Through this blog, I have become connected with even MORE super rad geek girls. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Then....I had an idea. <insert light bulb here></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I can hang out with my friends, if I want. I can host...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And guess what!?</span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You're ALL invited! I have a feeling that this could become a recurring event. I will need time with my like-minded friends. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Tell your friends! The bigger the better!! </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">If you blog about it, come back here and let me know. Tweet it. Pin it. Do what you do. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hopefully we'll have a good turn out. But, hey....even two would make my night. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">We all need a geek girl support group. I know I do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-38801552446245812422014-06-23T08:00:00.000-05:002014-06-23T08:00:00.855-05:00my first car.<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The idea of trekking off across the country on a roadtrip makes me reminisce about becoming a driving and getting my first car.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ah...my first car. A white 1981 Chevrolet Citation. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was affectionately known as the "Screamin' White Demon" by all of my passengers. Rightfully so. She was a "surprise" from my dad. My parents have been divorced since I was two, but this definitely should have been one of those choices for me that required discussion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The maroon interior and obnoxiously large steering wheel gave it even <i>more</i> character. (Like <i>that</i> was needed.) Classically, the ceiling material was hanging between strategically placed thumb tacks. The stereo was an 8-track player with the car radio placed vertically into dash rather than horizontally. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I promise, that car took off about as fast as Bowser's go-cart does in Mario Kart. Acceleration was not her strong suit. I remember just praying that we could hit 55....soon. She may have rattled a lot, but by the time that thing hit 70, we were coasting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I remember going out to sell ads for the high school yearbook with some fellow classmates when my left blinker stopped working. Thankfully, I was able to depend on my crazy friend, Spencer, who would hang out of the back driver's side window and point as we approached a turn. We had some good times in that car.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thankfully, she only had to last me about a year. I think my mom pitied me. She bought a new ride and mercifully gave me the keys to her red 1992 Pontiac Grand Am. I was stylin' & profilin'....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Luckily, I won't be driving either of those for the 2500+ miles that we'll be driving roundtrip. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">But I still remember the days...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Any awesome stories about <em>your</em> first car? Let me know in the comments!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-90364647819302184582014-06-20T08:00:00.000-05:002014-06-20T08:00:06.897-05:008-bits of awesome.<span style="font-family: Arial;">Each week I talk about 8 things that I find to be awesome. Whether it be geek news, things to be added to my ever-growing wish list, funny pics or some rad new music...you'll find it weekly here at The Shiny Happy in my</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Are you an <a href="http://www.geekgirlpenpals.com/" target="_blank">Iggle</a>? <a href="http://www.geekgirlpenpals.com/2014/06/presenting-iggppc-online-summer-camp/" target="_blank">Have you heard about IGGPPC Online Summer Camp!?</a> I'm so super excited about this! Join us!!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No thanks, Taxi. I prefer to <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/misc-weirdness/now-you-can-hitch-a-ride-with-optimus-prime-on-uber/" target="_blank">roll out</a> with Optimus Prime!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">I do not condone violence in the workplace, BUT <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/toys/how-to-build-a-working-crossbow-from-office-supplies-video/" target="_blank">this</a> makes me feel all Daryl Dixon-ish.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">In my <strike>serious</strike> apathetic search for workout clothes, I found <a href="http://skreened.com/galaxycats/sorry-can-t-i-have-to-walk-my-unicorn-3250122" target="_blank">this treasure</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/231091024604274537/" target="_blank">This is me</a>. Except for the fact that I am pathetically behind...</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">There is some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/99023215/geek-gift-dinosaur-planter-bubble-gum" target="_blank">serious want</a> here. Possibly lust.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sooo......I'm probably going to have to <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2013/07/dirty-diet-coke/" target="_blank">try this</a>. Don't judge.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm a fan of a <a href="http://mashable.com/2012/04/04/funny-404-error-messages/#gallery/entertaining-404-error-pages/50bddd18b589e4147c001ba9" target="_blank">good 404</a>. These are pretty rad.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Alright! And that's a wrap on this week's 8-bits! What things are bringing the awesome to your life this week? Let me know by sharing your links in the comments. I can always use more awesome.</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-56401651958974644092014-06-18T14:30:00.000-05:002014-06-18T14:33:58.505-05:00insert clever title here.<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Weekends are glorious.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This past weekend was no exception.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While it wasn't full of relaxation & downtime, I had too much fun. I mean, how can a weekend not start off right when your boss takes you to play golf on Saturday!? Right!??</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I absolutely love my job. This past Friday, that love grew exponentially. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">The boss calls for us to leave at noon for lunch and some good ol' times at Top Golf.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After that, dinner with friends. No pics though. I suppose we were too busy being awesome. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Saturday gave me time to clean & organize the casa before I leave for vacation <em>this</em> Saturday. Oh yeah!!! Saturday night was movie & pizza night with Miss Mattison. We also made cinnamon roll rabbits. However, Matti preferred to call the cinnamon roll werewolves. That's my girl. Let that geek flag fly! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Sunday morning, we woke up bright and early to celebrate with a Father's Day breakfast. Even though we always go to breakfast every Sunday morning...I enjoyed this time with my loves. I'm extremely happy with the life we've made. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">After breakfast, we headed to my hometown to have lunch with my daddy-o. We met up there with my little sis, Laci; her husband, James; my nephew, Colton; my step-bro, Matt & my niece, Giana.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, I'm planning for my vacation next week! Tybee Island, Georgia!! WOO!! I'll be roadtrippin' it with my mom & my niece. Can't wait to share pics of our adventures!! I plan on stopping along the way in Mississippi, South Carolina and Louisiana. Who's meeting me for dinner? :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-6505112739850869002014-06-13T11:00:00.000-05:002014-06-13T11:00:01.051-05:008-bits of awesome.<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each week I talk about 8 things that I find to be awesome. Whether it be geek news, things to be added to my ever-growing wish list, funny pics or some rad new music...you'll find it weekly here at The Shiny Happy in my</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Has anyone else been wanting a <a href="http://geekologie.com/2014/06/the-gnome-eating-garden-kaiju-youve-been.php" target="_blank">Gnome-Eating Garden Kaiju</a> for your yard? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Why don't I have <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/misc-weirdness/spider-man-buffy-and-he-man-are-on-neighborhood-watch-in-toronto/" target="_blank">super cool neighborhood watch signs</a> in MY town??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Walter White, Jr. wished his dad a <a href="http://nerdapproved.com/misc-weirdness/walter-white-jr-wishes-his-dad-a-happy-fathers-day-video/" target="_blank">Happy Father's Day</a>....and my heart shattered again over the crystal meth-shaped-hole that Breaking Bad has left.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you heard of <a href="http://www.paperdroids.com/2014/06/11/cowl-girl-save-day/" target="_blank">Cowl Girl</a>!? I must say that I'm pretty stoked to see this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">While looking for office art, I came across <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePowerCosmic" target="_blank">The Power Cosmic</a> on Etsy. Check them out!! I now have several prints on my wish list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">My OCD self REALLY wants to invest in one of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Violife-VIO100-Toothbrush-Sanitizer-Storage/dp/B0006VGZFC#" target="_blank">these</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I dare you to tell me that <a href="http://laughingsquid.com/thimble-the-mini-pig-plays-toy-piano-rocks-out-on-pink-guitar-and-dresses-up-in-fantastic-costumes/" target="_blank">this</a> doesn't make you squeeeeeeeee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">My new <a href="http://ninered.blogspot.com/2010/04/spice-rack-update.html" target="_blank">spice rack project</a>. I'm loving it!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-13827106395884518562014-06-09T15:00:00.000-05:002014-06-09T15:00:01.582-05:00icymi.<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">....I took a 2 month hiatus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While that may be considered slacker-esque, it was completely necessary. It wasn't burn out. It wasn't writer's block. It was me trying to balance my new job workload, plus M's softball schedule, PLUS my work on the Relay For Life Committee. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now that all of that is off the plate, I'm back!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My mom and some awesome friends went with me to celebrate my birthday at my 3rd <a href="http://www.thecolorrun.com/" target="_blank">Color Run</a>!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">By the way...my mom is more awesome than yours.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No idea who this is, but I thought she was super rad for rockin' the Color Run.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One month later, I participated in my 8th Relay For Life event. I'm so proud to be involved and on the committee. We had an awesome time! 7pm to 7am....and it felt like it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm getting old. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was the proud Team Captain of The Crushers!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was the host of the "Man Pageant".</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4AM at The Crushers camp....and going strong.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My team, The Crushers, were named the Most Spirited team. :)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That following Sunday, I made my very tired body crawl out of bed and attend my very first Comic Con in Dallas!! It was worth it!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the face of a very tired Amber. (But my shirt is awesome...)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanks to my friends, Chris & Brad (cameraman), for going with me!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was a kid in a candy shop. Seriously. I'm sure Chris & Brad were ready to drag me out of there far before we ever left.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So, my hiatus definitely hasn't been all work and no play. But, I have to admit, I am so ready to get back in the groove of blogging again. I've missed you guys. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Did anyone else make it to Dallas Comic Con? Let me know!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's my favorite day of my favorite month!! Woo!! I know that not everyone looks forward to their birthdays once they reach a certain age. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I am not one of those people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I love every single Facebook post, text, call, etc. I love me some attention. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">As most of you already know, I celebrate birthday months. All of April are belong to me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The festivities start April 1st...and this year was no different. It started with birthday lunch thanks to my good friend, Mo-Jack. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Saturday morning was spent cheering on my favorite little softball player. Go #3!! Being a first-year softball mom is a pretty awesome birthday gift. I'm excited. Plus, my Matti is too much cute. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So much awesomeness packed into a little 8-year old...and the chick's got the attitude to back it all up. Love her!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Saturday was filled with two more softball games. Miss Matti did such a great job for her first year. They won their second game and we celebrated afterwards with a slushy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I came home after the games to gorgeous flowers from my mister! What a man.... :) I was also surprised to get a super awesome gift in the mail from my little sis. Unikeys!! I love them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Saturday night, the mister & I met up with our friends, Jeff & Anitha for some birthday fun at one of our favorite local joints -- Muddy Jake's. It was a great night full of comedians -- Bob Biggerstaff, Daryl Felsberg and Owen Dunn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">All day today was spent with my mister. We started with our delicious breakfast at The Red Barn Cafe...a weekend ritual. Ham & cheese omelet, grits and toast. Yeehaw!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">After some shopping, we headed to the theater to check out "Divergent." Can you say theater to ourselves!?!?? Happy Birthday to me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The movie was awesome! I can't wait for the next. We both loved it. I'm pretty sure I would watch again tonight, if I could. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Now, I'm just relaxing at home with my man. That's a happy day all in itself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">....and that's just week one, folks. More birthday month awesomeness to come! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">Relay For Life. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">I got involved in my first Relay event 8 years ago. I was instantly hooked. </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">It's amazing to think that millions of people will be diagnosed with cancer this year. So many close to me already have. <br /><br />Relay For Life is not only a way to join my community to fight back against cancer, but it is also a way to inspire hope by raising funds and awareness to help those facing the disease.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #333399;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know I can and will make a difference in the fight to end cancer.</span></span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is my 4th year as a committee member and I still bleed purple. </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why do I volunteer my time? </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My reason for participating in my Relay For Life event is personal. We all participate because we’ve been affected by cancer in some way and because a Relay For Life event gives us the power to make a difference and fight back.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">This is my opportunity to honor cancer survivors</span> <span style="color: #666666;">like my cousin,</span><span style="color: #333399;"><strong> Lori Weygandt</strong></span>. <span style="color: #666666;">It's also an opportunity to remember all the amazing people I have lost : My great-grandfather</span><span style="color: #666666;">,</span> <span style="color: #333399;"><strong>JB Thomas</strong></span><span style="color: #666666;">. My grandfather,</span> <span style="color: #333399;"><strong>Marshall Whitlock</strong></span><span style="color: #666666;">. My aunt,</span> <span style="color: #333399;"><strong>Barbara Whitlock</strong></span><span style="color: #666666;">. My uncle,</span> <span style="color: #333399;"><strong>Don Whitlock</strong></span><span style="color: #666666;">. And most recently, my grade school friend,</span> <span style="color: #333399;"><strong>Hollie Morrow</strong></span>. </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I want to help raise funds for groundbreaking research, information and services for people fighting cancer.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial;">I could talk about it, or I could actually do something.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">I support Relay For Life & the American Cancer Society because every day, the American Cancer Society helps people take steps to reduce their risk of cancer or find it early when it is easiest to treat. They provide free information and services when and where people need it throughout their journey to get well. They are investing in groundbreaking research to find, prevent, treat, and cure cancer, and are working with lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and rally communities worldwide to join the fight.<br />
What does this have to do with my birthday?<br />
<br />Well, the American Cancer Society is the official sponsor of birthdays.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">I am hoping that all of my friends (old and new) will consider making a donation in support of my efforts as a birthday gift.<br />
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<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://main.acsevents.org/goto/amberhenry"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://main.acsevents.org/goto/amberhenry</span></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><br /><span style="color: #666666;">Together, we have the power to help create a world where cancer can no longer claim another year of anyone’s life. The ACS is creating more birthdays each year...and celebrating more birthdays, means eating more cake. Who doesn't want MORE CAKE! Do it for the cake, people!! <br />
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I appreciate your support. Let's finish the fight against cancer! ...and eat cake. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's right, folks. I'm about to be another year older. I'll be 34....and April 6th is the big day.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Personally, I celebrate all month. I've done it for years now. All of April are belong to me. I'm not exactly sure what I'll be doing this year to celebrate. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm a fan of birthday parties. What can I say? I like attention. My 30th birthday was an 80's Bash since I was born in 1980. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My 32nd birthday was my first birthday back in Texas...so a Texas Rangers theme was appropriate. PLUS, I'm a super fan. I love me some Rangers! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Number 33 was spent at my very first 5K -- The Color Run. Seriously, best birthday ever! We had so much fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now we're here to the big 34. What to do? While I've been thinking of activities...we can't neglect the thought of the infamous wishlist. You know I have one. Everyone does.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Batman Funko POP! Vinyl</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Mantis-Orchid-Womens-Bicycle/4101437/product.html" target="_blank">Mantis Orchid Women's Bike</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/125730679/rainbow-unicorn-mug?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">Rainbow Unicorn Mug from Lenny Mud</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Star Wars Saga DVD set</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.planetshoes.com/item/sanuk-bedouin-sky/24933" target="_blank">Womens Sanuk Bedouin Sky Bootie</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/162867311/retractable-id-badge-reel-bling?ref=favs_view_1" target="_blank">Wonder Woman Retractable ID Badge Holder</a></span> </div>
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<span style="color: black;">Any celebration suggestions? Let me know in the comments. Any and all birthday cards will be accepted with leaps and squees. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm that girl from this blog who got a new job and has been SUPER busy. This in turn has caused me to neglect my blog this month. I am currently working to get a new schedule down. Promise.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Because of the aforementioned busyness, I am presenting you with my week in photos in what I believe will become a normal thing around here. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, I am currently waiting for my new glasses to come in. I figured that a selfie with my old trusties would be fitting. </span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They've been good to me, but they are so scratched up now that it's surprising that they are even helping my vision at all at this point. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Miss Mattison insisted on practically every toy and stuffed animal she owns to be in her bed for a super awesome slumber party last weekend. By the way, everyone of them has a name. Every. One. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The move to my new office was grand. I'm getting everything all set up. Of course, no desk of mine is complete without Wonder Woman. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course, my other Funko POP! friends are slowly joining the party. The Force is very strong in this office.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I absolutely LOVE riding around with the mister is his big ol' truck. I don't even know what we were doing...or where we were going here. Isn't that sad? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well folks, I'm off to enjoy my weekend! I'll be doing the music thang in Denison this weekend. Anyone else have big plans? </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Can you truly pass up seeing The Boss cover Lorde!? No. No, you can't. Springsteen's <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/bruce-springsteen-covers-lordes-royals-in-new-zealand-20140301" target="_blank">cover of "Royals"</a> is pretty sweet.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">Ever wonder which superhero you resembled the most? For me, yes...everyday. I thought I was Wonder Woman. Apparently, I'm Captain America. I can live with that. <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/kristinchirico/which-superhero-are-you" target="_blank">Which Superhero Are You?</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My friend introduced me to <a href="https://mog.com/" target="_blank">MOG</a> this weekend. Anyone else using this? I might be hooked. Especially since I haven't gotten on the Spotify wagon yet. Which is better?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">I seriously died laughing when I saw this. This is so me...sorry. <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/231091024603568672/" target="_blank">Pin</a> for the win!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial;">I have been obsessing over this <a href="http://www.watchesonnet.com/mk5395.html?gclid=COW39qHur7gCFa9_QgodmFsAWg" target="_blank">watch</a> for too long. Ugh. It must be mine...soon! I just have to win a little from the lottery first...</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have big plans to go to my very first <a href="http://www.fanexpodallas.com/" target="_blank">Dallas Comic Con</a> in May. I can't stop thinking about it. Anyone else going to be there?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a new love in the form of an Etsy shop. Everyone should check out <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/houseofdarkly?ref=shopsection_shophome_leftnav" target="_blank">House of Darkly</a>. So many wants!!! Especially the 8-bit Geek necklace!! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/juliegerstein/17-impossibly-awesome-tees-to-celebrate-national-pi-day" target="_blank">Pi Day</a>! Pi Day! 3.14 Pi Day! </span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-63190318709849353982014-03-12T09:58:00.000-05:002014-03-12T09:58:14.533-05:00weekend recap...on wednesday.<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apologies for the lag, my friends. I started my new job and am currently getting my routine down. I had big plans to post on Friday, but I forgot that I would be leaving out that day for a girls trip to Broken Bow, Oklahoma. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oooh, yes. Girls Trip!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My awesome friends from the old job back home invited me out for a weekend in an amazing cabin. *sigh* Just what I needed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I seriously love me some cabin living. I'm ready to go back now. I'm thinking the next trip will be with the mister though. It's about time that we took a little trip and got away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">But! Back to the trip. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It was awesome to reunite with my hometown friends again...and go back to being "Rowdy". I miss being "Rowdy". I love my nickname...it's just me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Well, we definitely had too much fun. We even managed to get out and hit up The Blue Rooster's 2nd Annual Crawfish Boil while we were there. Yeehaw!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Good grub and large metal chickens? I'm down. Plus, I'm always down to contribute my artwork to a butcher paper tablecloth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During our photo shoot outside of The Blue Rooster, we were photo bombed by Uncle Phil's look-alike. A little unnerving when he didn't smile. The product looks like what would have been our last photo before being kidnapped by his mountain man self.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Luckily, we lived to tell the tale. We also lived to make it back to the cabin and prepare a huge spread for our "Last Supper." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Can I just say that I huge fan of weekends full of shenanigans? Because that was this weekend. I'm ready for the next reunion. I miss my friends already.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How was your weekend? Hopefully just as amazing as mine... Let me know!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-71975488339244692822014-03-02T09:31:00.000-06:002014-03-02T09:31:10.453-06:00getting to know me: my story<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 22pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none;">
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial;">With the launch of my
new blog/design, I thought this would be a good opportunity to tell my
story. The new blog name has a double significance. It not only
reflects the main theme of my blog posts -- shiny and happy -- but it also
reflects a brand new, shiny happiness that I've just recently acquired.
Here is the story of my journey to The Shiny Happy.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Sometimes you reach a
point in your life where there’s so much to say. I’m there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Where exactly do you start
telling a story that has been unfolding for years? Should you be
completely transparent with your feelings and risk the vulnerability? I
sit at the crossroads.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">One path seems safe.
A road where I “beat around the bush” and offer vague answers to all the
questions being tossed my way. The other takes me on a journey of
openness and honesty, being real & hoping it can help someone else in a
similar situation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I know to expect
criticism. While my intentions are not to “air out dirty laundry”, I
realize that some may see it that way.</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">But I have to realize that
this is my story, too.</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">My ex-husband and I met on
a bus headed to church camp when we were both just 9 years old. Fast
forward 10 years later and we were going on our first date on a hot, summer
night in July. We were engaged in October and got married in March. </span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Life began just as it
usually does for most newlyweds. We skipped through without a care in the
world. Life was perfect and we were young, dumb and living on love.</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">When you’re that young,
you typically ignore warning signs in relationships; especially in
marriage. Your mother can make comments about things that “don’t sit well
with her”, but you ignore it. At that age, your rose-colored glasses
portray such a foggy depiction of what’s real. </span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It's truly a life-changing
day when you finally realize your worth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">As much as I hate to admit
it, it took me a little longer than most to come to this realization.
I've been known to be a people-pleaser. My tendencies to take
flight from confrontation transferred into friendships and even marriage.
I lived in constant fear of someone not "liking me" as if it
would be detrimental to my livelihood. Thoughts about my own feelings or
needs were consistently placed on the back-burner in order to keep others
content. And honestly, I was quite comfortable with life. My belief
was that by making everyone else happy, that I had found true happiness.</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Boy, was I wrong.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A little over a two years
ago, the happy little world that I had built up came crashing down all around
me. Oddly enough, I was shocked as I scrolled through emails and instant
messages on my husband’s laptop. If I'm really being honest with myself,
I saw it coming many months before. His disinterest in me practically
announced itself on a daily basis. But again, I was a pro at avoiding
confrontation...believing foolishly that if I ignored it, those red flags would
just go away. Never leaving his phone lying around. Coming home
late. The box of condoms found under the car seat. But now, emails
with names and dates going back two years made everything almost tangible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Nonetheless, I felt
completely blindsided by my situation. My first reaction was to withdraw
myself. Once a social butterfly, my days now consisted of coming straight
home from work and just sitting in the same chair everyday. I had no
desire to talk about it. No desire to even be around anyone. I was
tired of pretending that I was alright. Tired of being strong. My
mind was locked away in a prison of "what if" questions whose answers
I was terrified to know. I could leave, but “what if” he doesn’t care
enough to come for me? The fact that I even had to ask that question
should’ve said it all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Despite the train wreck
that was now my marriage, I chose to stay and attempt to work things out.
As if it was even possible for things to get worse, they found their way to
accomplish that. Instead of improvement, communication had shut down
completely. Requests to attend marriage counseling were repeatedly shot
down. Next, his Facebook marital status was deleted, along with every
picture of me on his profile. The man who I lived with and shared a
bed with was deleting me from his life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Had it not been for
amazing leadership in my life, I could have lost myself during that time.
Their phone calls and encouragement helped me keep my head. I'm so
thankful for their hands in my life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It was one of those phone
calls that sparked something in me one Saturday night. I answered and
heard the voice on the other end ::</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">"Amber, I need you to
get up, get dressed and get out of the house today."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">As much as I hated to, I
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I spent the night
surrounded by my amazing friends. Maybe I wasn't as talkative as usual,
but I was doing a lot of thinking. However, it was one pressing thought
that would not leave:</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">"What makes me feel
as if I don't deserve to be happy?"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">As much as I wanted to
convince myself that I wasn't miserable, I just couldn't. I knew that
what I needed was not unreasonable. I needed to feel loved. </span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If that was the case, then
why didn't I feel like I was WORTH the effort?</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It was then I realized
that I DID believe I was worth it. I was. I still am.</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">But to make the necessary
changes to find that, was what hurt the most. I found that sometimes in
order to gain what you're worth, you have to be willing to take a risk.
And so, I did.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If I'm being completely
honest, I didn't get the answer I expected. As a matter of fact, it's not
at all like I thought it would end up. The last effort was one
sentence. “Either we go to counseling, or I think I need to leave.”
The reply also came back as one sentence. “I think that would be
good.” I flew home to Texas and he didn’t call.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Even after facing my fear
and confronting him, I instantly began reflecting on my worth again. My
brief moment of courage had quickly dwindled and sent me spiraling into an
abyss of self-consciousness. My mind wavered to the point where the only
thing I felt was uncertainty. But again, my amazing leadership took their
time to counsel me throughout my confusion and I began to realize that I was worth
so much more. I realized that I deserved better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I'm amazed at the
transformation that I've seen in myself since coming to this realization.
I’m also amazed at how God truly worked things out. I have been so
blessed to have a man come into my life, which truly loves me and shows me that
on a daily basis. I am blessed to have a love that I thought only existed
in the movies and fairytales. I never knew what I was truly missing until
now. </span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">And even more, do you
really want to know how God has His hand on our lives? Eight years
ago, I lost a child to miscarriage. My husband and I were never able to
conceive after that. Fast forward to today. I marry my amazing
husband and become a stepmother to his beautiful daughter. 8 years
old. Born in the same month that my child would have born. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">God is truly
amazing. I am humbled that He cares enough for me, despite my
inconsistencies, to continually pour out His blessings in my life. Even
when I feel as my life is a shattered mess, He sees me as something of
worth. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">While I still struggle
with self-consciousness, I find myself stronger than before. It’s easy to
allow intimidation and fear to keep us in a prison of unhappiness. The
thing to remember is, the minute you negotiate your self worth and accept less,
you say to the world that you are not worthy of anything else.</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">But for me? Never
again. I may have been knocked down time and time again, but yet, I rise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I deserve more than I've
allowed myself to receive. I deserve happiness. I hope that I can
encourage others to rise from their situation and accept the good that He has
prepared for them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I’m so thankful that I now
understand that I deserve to be loved. And for the first time, I truly
am.</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each week I'll talk about 8 things that I find to be awesome. Whether it be geek news, things to be added to my ever-growing wishlist, funny pics or some rad new music...you'll find it weekly here at The Shiny Happy. How will I narrow it down to eight!? </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I do not tell people that I'm a runner. You know why? Because I'm not. I'm more of a trotter. But frankly, these </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/105280554/red-turquoise-wonder-woman-inspired?utm_campaign=Share&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_source=Pinterest" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Wonder Woman running sleeves</strong></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> would give me superhuman speed. Truth.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think this is my<strong> </strong></span><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/231091024603691427/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>favorite pin</strong></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> this week. I am adopting this traveling philosophy. Thankfully the mister is understanding of my wanderlust and encourages my trips. He however...not so much. Not really a wander-ish bone in that man's body due to a disliking of long road trips and plane rides.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am seriously living in OCD heaven thanks to Jennifer over at </span><a href="http://www.mypurpleylife.com/p/my-decorated-pages.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>My Purpley Life</strong></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. I love getting inspiration for my planner from her Filofax posts. The obsession is real, folks.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everybody has bad days. But, not everyone has this </span><a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/13-simple-steps-to-get-you-through-a-rough-day" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>magical list</strong></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> of steps to get you through a rough day.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh, people. I love me some Robert Downey, Jr. (Tony Stark, anyone?) But couple RDJ and </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiuzFNtki60" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>a swoon-worthy singing voice</strong></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">!? As if I didn't already love him enough...</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you haven't already discovered the </span><a href="http://www.geekgirlpenpals.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club</strong></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, your life is not yet complete. I'm a fan...</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This </span><a href="http://theunboundedspirit.com/this-comic-about-love-will-touch-your-heart/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>cartoon</strong></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> about love really hit me in the feels. It's pretty much the condensed story of Amber... (That story is coming soon.)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Wanna know what song won't leave my stinkin' brain this week!? </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAfWuOIFupU" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>"I Sold My Bed, But Not My Stereo" by Capital Cities</strong></span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>.</strong> It's so catchy. You know it makes you want to take a much needed dance break...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Alright! And that concludes our very first 8-bits! What things are bringing the awesome to your life this week? Let me know by sharing your links in the comments. I can always use more awesome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The Shiny Happy is finally here...and I am a happy, happy girl. Big props to my friend, <a href="http://www.andyvanengen.com/" target="_blank">Andy Van Engen</a>, for the design & logo. You, sir, are amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Andy is from Spencer, Iowa and works for <a href="http://f8creative.com/" target="_blank">F8 Creative</a>. The man can do it all. Seriously. I'm so glad he married my gnomie & twinja - Melissa. Now, he's stuck being friends with me. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">If you're looking for any kind of graphic work at all, check him out...and tell him I sent ya! Also, take the time to see all the awesomeness that F8 Creative can do for you. Design. Commercial Video. Photography. They can hook you up with something super rad, if you let them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Andy definitely helped out a lot with brainstorming the naming and branding of The Shiny Happy. We kind of found inspiration from the combination of REM's "Shiny Happy People" and a Chinese restaurant in Omaha that Andy likes called "3 Happiness Express". We both love that the name is an article and then two adjectives in a row. Not even a noun. I think it fits.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">As far as the look goes, Andy incorporated the pixel look which is familiar to us 30-somethings who grew up gaming on an Atari or the original Nintendo. We remember that 8-bit awesomeness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Andy found the background from a font called Pixel Freaks by <a href="http://www.dafont.com/pixel-freaks.font" target="_blank">Steven Silverwood</a>. It includes Boba Fett, people. How awesome is that!?!??</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Now that The Shiny Happy is here, be sure and update your bookmarks and links to theshinyhappy.com! </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">AND...grab my new handy dandy button! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Stay tuned for more shiny happiness!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"></span><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11147575786155486535noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8399243727671340246.post-24377301015625898172014-02-24T17:01:00.000-06:002014-02-24T17:01:57.229-06:00she's miiine!!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm sure I've mentioned before that I have an unhealthy obsession with Funko POP! Vinyls. The mister may laugh, but I love them oh so much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">To be so in love with them, I have a small collection. Tis sad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">It all started with Yoda. It was all downhill after that.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">I searched them out online and created a virtual wish list. Not sure why....I love them all!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Since then, I have acquired Darth Vader and General Zod.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">All the while, I wished and wished for my beloved Wonder Woman.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Last week, after landing a new job, I decided to reward myself...and she is here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">She is miiiine!!! Finally!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">She just looks so good on my desk with my Wonder Woman coffee mug and my Wonder Woman tumbler. It's magical.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">There is a Funko POP! for practically anything you fangirl over. Since my birthday is coming up in April, I thought I'd include a few other super rad Funko items on my wishlist: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Do you have a Funko collection? Let me know! I'd love to swoon over it. </span><br />
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