tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91439559621974875932024-03-21T08:29:48.313-07:00Life Along the IvyA journey through allergies, sarcasm, intolerances, life, illness, and college Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-8239329924956974962016-06-16T18:30:00.001-07:002016-06-16T18:30:46.521-07:00Oh my, 2.5 years since last post!<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I thought I was just going to let this blog kind of die in the vast land of internet space, but apparently I still care about it. I just did some light updating of my pages, including adding a page for my favorite gluten free products and giving an update in my About Me - warning, there is a tad bit of a depressing aura in the update lol. SO HERE ARE SOME RANDOM ADORABLE PICS FROM THE INTERWEBS TO MAKE THINGS BETTER.</span><br />
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<br />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-46217287769606664672014-01-07T19:47:00.000-08:002014-01-07T19:53:28.648-08:00Birth Control & Crohns Disease / Ulcerative colitis <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ok. I know the topic is weird and personal but I really really need to tell people out there with ulcerative colitis and crohn's some info. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have recently gone to the lady doctor for the first time in my life because I wanted to go on birth control before I get married this Spring. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They gave me Natazia. For completeness sake, here is the drug info:</span><br />
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<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 dark yellow tablets each containing 3 mg estradiol valerate</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5 medium red tablets each containing 2 mg estradiol valerate and 2 mg dienogest</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">17 light yellow tablets each containing 2 mg estradiol valer ate and 3 mg dienogest</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 dark red tablets each containing 1 mg estradiol valerate</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 white tablets (inert)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was taking it for a few days when I noticed my legs falling asleep really easily, and then it wasn't until my leg was literally not waking up as I was walking around a lot that I realized. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">oh.my.gosh.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">birth control. legs falling asleep unnaturally. blood clots. I'M GOING TO DIE.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I called my lady doctor and asked about that and they were like "that doesn't sound like a side effect of birth control but we will ask the doctor and call you back."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They called me back and said that I probably couldn't take any birth control pills if I was going to react that way, but it might just be a fluke. I was in denial of course. EVERYONE ELSE GETS TO DO WHATEVER THEY WANT AND THEIR BODIES ARE FINE.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I was like, maybe it is a fluke. It's a cold winter. Maybe my legs are just getting really cold and falling asleep because they have less blood. So I asked if she thought it was just a fluke for sure and she was like, "well you can try it for a week longer and log if it happens again and which side of the body and where and call us back." so I was like, Ok, I'll do that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then I started thinking that I probably wouldn't be able to take birth control and it wasn't a fluke because my body hates life. and I was like, maybe I should ask my GI if he knows about this?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> So I called the GI's office and was like, "This probably isn't related at all, but do you know if crohn's can affect anything with birth control? Or not let my body accept birth control easily?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">nurse: uhhh I don't think so. Yeah I'm pretty sure that has nothing to do with it. I mean I could ask the doctor but I don't think so. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me giving up: yeah, you can ask him but I don't think it is either.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I stopped taking the birth control and after the sides of my legs went numb. Tonight, I decided to research the hell out of all of this. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I found several things worth noting. Granted, I used the internet run by cats, so don't take my word as golden, but I did try to read case studies and reputable sites. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">anyway, information found: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you have crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, you are three times more likely to have blood clots. You are also three times more likely to have a relapse.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">OK WTF WHY DIDN'T EITHER DOCTOR MENTION THIS? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">From all of the tons of replies I read from people with crohns about the birth control pill: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You need a no to low estrogen pill. They have pills called Ultra low dose as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I saw lots of happy responses from seasonisque and loestrin. Literally, the only two mentioned that anyone was happy with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is also possible to get a progestin-only pill. There are 8 types of progestin and some are safer than others. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here is a good reference for progestin (I'm copying info here in case link dies): </span><br />
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<a href="http://contraception.about.com/od/thepill/tp/ProgestinTypes.htm"><span style="color: black; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">http://contraception.about.com/od/thepill/tp/ProgestinTypes.htm</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Norethindrone is a first-generation progestin of low progestational and slight estrogenic activity. It tends to be less androgenic than the second-generation progestins (levonorgestrel and norgestrel), but more androgenic than newer progestins, like desogestrel. It is available in<a href="http://contraception.about.com/od/thepill/tp/PillCategories.htm" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">monophasic, biphasic and triphasic</a> formulations. In low doses (any pill containing less than 50mcg of ethinyl estradiol), which is what most pills contain, this progestin improves lipid profiles by raising HDL and lowering LDL.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">2. Norethindrone Acetate</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Norethindrone acetate is a progestin of low progestational activity and slight estrogenic affects. It is a first-generation progestin. It tends to be less androgenic than the second-generation progestins, but more androgenic than newer progestins, like desogestrel. The brand Estrostep was designed to more closely mimic a woman's natural menstrual cycle by providing increasing levels of estrogen with a constant progestin dose. It is the only triphasic brand with this progestin. This brand may be helpful for women who experience minor estrogen-related side effects such as nausea, <a href="http://contraception.about.com/od/Benefits/f/Menstrual-Migraine-Relief.htm" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">migraines</a> or fluid retention with other pill combinations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ethynodiol diacetate is a first-generation progestin of medium progestational activity. It has minor estrogenic effects and little androgenic activity. Ethynodiol diacetate is a derivative of norethindrone, so it is easily converted to norethindrone within the body. Birth control pills containing ethynodiol diacetate tend to be associated with increased early or mid-cycle breakthrough bleeding and spotting as compared to other combination pills. However, higher estrogen dosages can counteract the likelihood of breakthrough bleeding, so pill brands that contain higher levels of estrogen can alleviate this side effect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Levonorgestrel is a second-generation progestin and is the most widely prescribed contraceptive progestin worldwide. It has high progestational and androgenic effects. Levonorgestrel negatively affects serum lipoproteins. Several low-dose estrogen brands containing this progestin are available. Levonorgestrel birth control has also been FDA approved for emergency contraception (such as <a href="http://contraception.about.com/od/emergencycontraception/p/PlanB1Step.htm" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Plan B One-Step</a> and <a href="http://contraception.about.com/od/emergencycontraception/g/Next_Choice.htm" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Next Choice</a>). The FDA has stated that all combination pills with this progestin are safe and effective for <a href="http://contraception.about.com/od/emergencycontraception/p/Emergency.htm" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">emergency contraception</a> under the <a href="http://adam.about.net/reports/000091_7.htm" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Yuzpe method</a>. The FDA has also approved three extended cycle pill brands that use this progestin -- Seasonale,<a href="http://contraception.about.com/od/combinationpills/g/Seasonique.htm" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Seasonique</a>, and <a href="http://contraception.about.com/od/prescriptionoptions/a/Lybrel.htm" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Lybrel</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Norgestrel (a second-generation progestin) is a mixture of both an inactive and active <a href="http://chemistry.about.com/library/glossary/bldef541.htm?terms=isomer" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">isomer</a> -- dextro-norgestrel (inactive) and levonorgestrel (biologically active). Norgestrel has high progestational and strong antiestrogen effects while also being high in androgenic activity. It may cause LDL cholesterol to be increased while allowing for HDL cholesterol to be lowered. The FDA has said that. However, none of the brands have specific FDA approval for this use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Desogestrel is a third-generation progestin with high progestational selectivity, minimizing androgenic effects and estrogenic activity. It shows less negative impact on metabolism, weight gain, acne, and other side effects typical of older progestins. It shows positive effects on lipoproteins as seen by a slight rise of HDL cholesterol. Clinical trials show a possibly higher risk of non-fatal <a href="http://adam.about.net/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Deep-venous-thrombosis.htm?once=true&" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">venous thrombosis</a> with desogestrel pills versus those with levonorgestrel. Mircette (a low-dose estrogen/desogestrel pill) provides a shorter placebo interval, which may be helpful for women who have migraines, <a href="http://contraception.about.com/od/Benefits/f/Dysmenorrhea-Treatment.htm" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">dysmenorrhea</a>, or other negative issues during that week. A low estrogen/varying desogestrel triphasic pill, Cyclessa, is also available.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Norgestimate, a third-generation progestin, has high progestational activity while showing slight estrogenic effects and tends to be less androgenic. It also has minimal effect on serum lipoproteins as well as on carbohydrate metabolism. The low androgenic effects of norgestimate have resulted in successful treatment of acne. In fact, birth control pills that contain norgestimate are the only ones FDA approved to help reduce acne. Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo is a brand that provides norgestimate and a mid-level dose of estrogen. So this pill may be helpful in lowering side effects such as nausea and vomiting while not causing an increased incidence of spotting (typically associated with low-estrogen pills).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Drospirenone is the only progestin derived from 17a-spirolactoneis. It helps suppress the secretion of the hormones that regulate the body's water and electrolytes. It also has low androgenic activity. Drospirenone and estrogen seem to lessen symptoms associated with mild PMS (increased appetite, negative mood, and water retention). Drospirenone may cause higher potassium levels, so women with kidney, liver, or adrenal disease should not use it. The brands <a href="http://contraception.about.com/od/pillbrands/p/Yaz.htm" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">YAZ</a> and Beyaz <a href="http://contraception.about.com/od/pillbrands/p/Beyaz.htm" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Beyaz</a> have 24 days of active pills and 4 days of placebo pills. This combination may cause fewer hormone fluctuations than typical pill packs. YAZ has also been FDA approved to help treat <a href="http://contraception.about.com/od/Benefits/f/PMS-PMDD.htm" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">premenstrual dysphoric disorder</a> as well as treat <a href="http://contraception.about.com/od/Benefits/f/Acne.htm" style="cursor: pointer; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">moderate acne</a> in females aged 14 years and up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I read this article a doctor wrote and he said <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">"The safest option with regard to the risk of venous thrombosis is an oral contraceptive containing levonorgestrel combined with a low dose of estrogen"</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Of course, new things / dangers / risks will continue to be discovered so remember to do your own research and make sure you get up to date information.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Extra bad stuff:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I read terrible things about Yaz and Yasmin (aka <i style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">Gianvi, Loryna, Ocella, Syeda, Vestura, Yasmin, Yaz, Zarah)</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Drospirenon - FDA concluded that drospirenon has a much higher risk for blood clots than other types of progestin. It is unsed in Yaz and Beyaz brands.</span><br />
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<a href="http://contraceptives.wordpress.com/2008/07/11/low-dose-birth-control-pills/"><span style="color: black; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">http://contraceptives.wordpress.com/2008/07/11/low-dose-birth-control-pills/</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Two ultra low dose estrogen pills i found: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">alesse </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">mircette</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">low dose estrogen pills: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">LoOvral</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Nordette</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ortho-Cept</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Desogen</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Levlen21</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Seasonale</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Seasonisque</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There is a pretty good blog article written about some birth controls </span><br />
<a href="http://thewelltimedperiod.blogspot.com/2007/08/7-birth-control-pill-brands-you-need-to.html"><span style="color: black; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">http://thewelltimedperiod.blogspot.com/2007/08/7-birth-control-pill-brands-you-need-to.html</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ok, so basically. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Before going to the doctor, before anything. And be aware of Crohn's reaction with whatever you take. And birth control with the medicines you are on. For me, I'm currently taking sulfasalazine and birth controls are less effective when taken with sulfa drugs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So be aware. and try not to let your body go numb and die. Or you know, anything else. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Best wishes, and good luck.</span><br />
<br />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-26650202439667337862013-08-25T22:15:00.001-07:002013-08-25T22:18:06.126-07:00Friends graduating, last summer, engaged, my graduation, california, change.<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">OMG I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I haven't written in so long!!!! Ok, let me run down a quick list: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So this past year was my senior year of college. I SURVIVED. And let me tell you, that is no understatement. I took the most hours ever my last semester, AND apparently I was severely anemic this past year. Like, if I had gotten a wound, I would have bled out before anyone could have helped me. Kind of puts things in perspective, right? So my last year was extremely stressful, busy, and I was NOT myself. I was so tired and exhausted and kind of just going through the motions of each day, trying to survive so much school work and other things that life brings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I managed to go out a few times this last spring semester, and also Jonathan bought us Country Western dancing lessons for the month of March. It was like...old school country dancing, so not like northgate two step, but rather complicated and it wasn't exactly wranger style but a little. I would LOVE to learn Aggie Wrangler style dancing SO MUCH. Sean, my friend, took lessons and he has gotten incredibly good at it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also, I do not seem to have much luck with feet and the month of April. Last year I stepped on my shower drain catcher and cut my foot open and couldn't walk on it for a good 3-4 months. This year, I sprained my ankle dancing and couldn't walk on it for about 3 months. I had it x-rayed again and apparently it was just a heck of a sprain that lasted forever. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Jonathan and I also went to Ring Dance in April.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pretty much all of my friends graduated in May as well. We went out to northgate as our one last night all out together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In late May, I had a blood test and found out I was severely anemic and had to get a blood transfusion immediately. I got two units of blood which brought my hemoglobin from a 5.2 to an 8.5 (combined with iron pills). Average for a woman is 12-15. Then I had a lot more medical things done over the next month. You can read more specifically on my "About Me" page, since I fill that with more medical facts than my posts these days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In June, Jonathan and I went to Austin for the weekend to visit and...he proposed on June 15, 2013 :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We went to Zilker Botanical Gardens, which neither of us had been there before, so I wasn't expecting anything at all. I went happily bounding along the trails while he kept staring at this phone looking at the map he had taken a picture of and suggesting paths to take. I kind of ignored him, but happened to go to the pre-planned place where he was going to propose. There were stairs of stone next to a small waterfall and I kept trying to go up the stairs until he physically stopped me after saying "Brittany" in a slightly pleading tone several times. I think subconsciously I was suspecting it by then but not believing it and in denial, he normally didn't call me back to him to slow down or anything. So I finally retreated down the stairs to him and then he tried to position me on the rock and I almost fell because my shoes had a little heel on them and I was standing on uneven rock. Then he said, "Brittany...You know we have been together for two years, right?"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">and I was like....omygosh it'shappening. I think I laughed like omg and my eyes widened, "Yes..." He continued, "And you know I love you a lot..." I laughed yes, as he had been painstakingly try and pull a ring from his pocket, then he got it out and held it up to me as he got down on one knee, "Will you marry me?" and of course I said yes...he stood up and went to put the ring on my finger, but since I was so hot my fingers were swollen, "I don't know if it will fit..."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: Oh yes it will, here - </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">and I helped him put it on and then I hugged him and he kissed my cheek and I was just pulling back to look at him and tell him so many words caught in my throat and kiss him, when he pointed to the left, where his cousin, cousin's boyfriend, friend, and sister were chilling taking pictures of us. I was a little jolted and then unsure of what to do, so we went up and hugged them and then walked and took some pictures in the gardens before going to the gift shop and then leaving and meeting at a frozen yogurt place in Austin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Self Defense was a lot more hardcore than I expected, and I was body-slammed many more times than I thought possible. Don't worry though, the person body slamming me had their turn :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This month, in early August, I graduated...I was incredibly nervous during graduation too. I guess I've never had to wait for anything like that before. I was always first or among the first because of my last name. This time, I was almost last out of about 700 graduating. Thankfully, graduation was much smaller because I was an August graduate. Jonathan kept annoying me via text that if I didn't turn around on stage he wouldn't get a single picture of me because their seats were behind me. He suggested turning around while I was walking across stage or taking a selfie with the president. I vehemently denied that I would ever take a "selfie" with the president on stage, but as the time got closer, I knew that if I attempted walking backwards on stage to smile up at him so he could take a picture, I would trip and fall undoubtedly. It became my safest option to take a selfie with the president. And I did. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">LIKE A BOSS. Glad Holly took the picture too, because A&M was like "Hey wanna buy this picture for $65? I did buy some pictures for that amount though, because check out this one: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We went to Sausalito, Sonoma, Napa (and surrounding areas), and Walnut Creek. We visited Hall Winery, went on the wine train, and Castello di Amorosa. In general, I kind of hate wine, but the castle had one, La Fantasia, that I really liked. We had two massages, and hung out by the pool, and I discovered an entirely new appreciation for cheese. I also had amazing coconut milk gluten free pancakes with pineapple syrup and really good fingerling and new potatoes with onions. I tried mussels which were alright and steak tartare, which I would rather forget about. Apparently I'm "small town," and you know what? I'm perfectly ok with that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Brittany</span>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-33869659327169203112012-11-21T19:55:00.000-08:002012-11-21T20:08:38.128-08:00Bucket List and Dreams<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This semester is the first semester of my senior year of college. I have already accepted a job offer with a good company and will have a job as soon as I graduate next August. I've got it a lot better than most people and I am so thankful that I am still not job searching. But earlier in the semester (I've gotten better now) I had a major breakdown of my realities and dreams. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I just....not to go all Belle on Beauty and the Beast on you here, but I just wanted more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I started thinking about how I had always envisioned my fantastic romantic perfect life, and life kind of kicked me. I don't have my dream job at the FBI. Not that I can't get it, but it's not my job right now. I'll be coming out of college with about 80k in debt, which will take a couple years to pay off, if I live cheaply. Considering apartments are about $1000 a month where I need to live, plus utilities, cell phone, insurance, gas, and my super special expensive diet...things already look pretty dull. That, and I plan on having children before I'm 30 and I still want a career. It's like I'm being torn into all these different directions and I can only have one. I wanted to travel the world! Do things I'd never done! Be crazy and bold and daring! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And here I am, about to settle into my desk job, spending the majority of my days shaking, almost blacking out, with stomach aches and pain and currently, quite a bit of depression. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How can you change the world when the world just makes you do what it wants? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How can I be crazy and irresponsible when I have to be sane and responsible? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the middle of my breakdown, I decided that I would make a bucket list. I wanted to see my dreams and think about them, and maybe, just maybe, accomplish them one by one. Some are so small they are silly, and some are pretty big. Here are some I thought of in no particular order. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: start;">Witness a wedding proposal. Wouldn't it be fun and sweet?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Write a book. Or several. I'd be content with just one though! About my life, just like Anne of Green Gables did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Wouldn't this be a relief? To be able to make my own food. Maybe I wouldn't get so sick!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: start;">Ride in a helicopter. Maybe even get my pilot's license...That's only like...15k</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Haha, I want to. Sounds crazy!!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Why not? I've always been a huge fan of the movie "Pay it Forward" besides the whole horrible ending thing. I want to have a Pay it Forward project....and see magic happen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Travel the world, one place at a time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">It looks horribly messy and colorful and I'd probably regret getting so nasty afterwards. But...I want to do it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Because surprises make life worth it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Be an extra in a movie. Seriously, how do you get this job? It can't be that difficult.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">And have a picture taken of kissing. But since my boyfriend doesn't like kissing pictures, I'll probably have to hire someone to get this picture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Think of all the amazing pictures I could get at one of these places!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">And see lots of movie stars and get pictures and autographs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Like your very own vacation house, ready to relax you at any time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Oh, how I wish I'd never given up my diaries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Have a secret passageway! and a ladder on my bookcases. My house will be remodeled so much!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;">Visit a Lover's Bridge somewhere, attach a lock, and throw the key in the river. This one is in Paris. Just gorgeous.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm sure I'll have more as I think about it. I also have a list of places I want to visit (some were in the pictures above because they were specific): </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While I am thinking about all of my dreams, my sister has actually accomplished and is working on one of hers. She has just published her first novel in paperback and Kindle edition (and for the next week is having a book giveaway at her webstite). You can check it out here: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1) it's one of her dreams, and everyone deserves having their dreams come true (cue cheesy music, i know, but I mean it. I never realized how important thinking big was before I realized life keeps making me think small.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So if you happened across this post, please go check it out, like her page, buy her book, enter her contest, or just check it out. You never know how much the little things you do can mean so much to a person.</span></div>
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<br />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-68701500050580523612012-11-11T22:30:00.002-08:002012-11-11T23:04:29.829-08:00Life: October was a Black Hole<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My last post was September? October has vanished into a black hole? What even happened in October? I have no idea...</span><br />
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<b>My best friend Cory's birthday</b>, but we didn't do anything, so I just gave him his present in our computer science lab. YAY HOW EXCITING. </span><br />
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<b>My dad's birthday.</b> I didn't get any pictures. This was my first experience not getting to eat cake at a birthday party. I tried not to be sad. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The party was Pirate themed, so when I showed up in my outfit,</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Mom: what are YOU wearing??</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Dad: did you go to that adult dance place last night?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Mom: is that a go-go outfit?</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">And that wasn't even what I was going to wear the whole day. I brought an extra pirate-y costume to wear, they were saying that to my normal clothing.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> This was my first experience not getting to eat cupcakes or sandwiches at a birthday party. I tried my best to be preoccupied eating carrots and pineapple pieces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3) oh wait, skiing is in colorado, and their average winter temperature is like....0.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5) wait, did I say skiing? wasn't I the only one that face planted several times in my skiing class at school? Didn't I sustain several nasty falls and I'm pretty much the only one left that can't even turn correctly? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7) being really bad at skiing while jonathan and elisa are like "LETS GO DOWN BLACKS AND DIE. and Omar is like "I HAVE BALANCE HAHA"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">ok, all sarcasm aside, I'm really glad i'm going. Really. I'm going with Jonathan, Omar, and Elisa. So I'll get to spend lots of time with Jonathan (January 4-12th, good lord, that's like 8 days...), and I'll get to go out of state again (2nd time!!), and it might possibly snow and I've never really experienced that (I get visions of magic and happiness and me dancing around outside in the falling lovely snowflakes. What it will probably be more like is me huddled in 16 layers of clothing crying about the temperature of my body)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>On the 20th of October, Jonathan and I were going to go out dancing.</b> Jonathan had asked me to go out dancing and I was really excited about it. We had some disagreements and he ended up asking me, which he DOESN'T like dancing and pretty much REFUSES to dance with me, so I was very surprised and by the end of the week, pretty elated to be going. I got all dressed up and we went to northgate, only to discover that because it was one of the biggest home games of the semester, northgate was not only packed, but there was absolutely no parking and tons of traffic. As we circled around hopelessly, Jonathan finally gave up, "I guess we will have to go another time..."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I tried not to reveal the fact that my throat was slowly swallowing a baseball and there could have possibly been tears in my eyes. If I had spoken more than 2 words in the next 10 minutes, I would have started bawling. I felt absolutely ridiculous for feeling that way, but I felt like a child who was about to be handed the toy of their dreams and just as they went to reach for it, the person snatched it back with an AHAHAHAHA!!! and the child's heart broke in half. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When it arrived, cheaply made and smelling of plastic, I tried it on and was like, "OH WOW." It was a tad more revealing than I expected. The top was slightly revealing, but because the majority of my chest is just bone, it wasn't bad. it was like, "hey look it's my spine, FROM THE FRONT!" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once inside, I tried to focus on spending time with him and teaching him how to dance and pretty much forgot how my costume must be looking. That is, until we took a water break and a girl passed me and said loudly, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We finished our water and were slightly dancing together, not really, but just kind of swaying while we chatted with each other about something and I felt a hand on my butt - at first I thought Jonathan was messing with me because of the jokes all night, and I kind of turned my head like a dog would and half glared at him like, "...what?" Since this was very uncharacteristic behavior of him, but he looked back at me like normal, and the hand stayed there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: SHE JUST GRABBED MY BUTT, I THOUGHT IT WAS YOU AND I WAS ABOUT TO SAY THAT YOU WERE BEING REALLY REALLY BOLD</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me, taking off toward the exit: I WANT TO GO NOW, I'M NEVER WEARING THIS AGAIN, I FEEL SO VIOLATED, I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT JUST HAPPENED</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Meanwhile Jonathan is laughing so hard and following me, "Oh Brittany..."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So yeah. Guess that's my wild college story to tell. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also, I discovered "<b>Wink Frozen Desserts</b>" which is an allergen free ice cream online only store, and I bought lots of ice cream to try. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: I think it's in the How to Date a Ginger: 101 book that I bought. Chapter 1: Keep Your Friends Close, and Your Soul Closer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Melissa: XD oh my gosh!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Melissa: oh my god! I love you! XD</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then Jonathan was all like, What is this?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I dressed up, had a mini photoshoot of course, and went to northgate to go dancing. I'M NOT DEPENDENT ON A MAN. I DO WHAT I WANT.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It was the first time I had been to northgate alone. Probably not the wisest decision ever, but I'd say it's a relatively safe place. There are cops all over and lots of aggies and I'm so freaking ticked off at life all the time, I'd really like to see someone try something to me. I'LL FREAKING KICK YOU IN THE FACE WITH MY 6 INCH HEELS. MY LIFE IS TOO STRESSFUL FOR YOU TO CHALLENGE ME. I HAVE SO MUCH PENT UP ANGER I COULD PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE REPEATEDLY UNTIL YOU GAVE UP AND RAN AWAY SQUEALING LIKE A LITTLE GIRL. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I was planning on having a fantastic night of not caring about anything and dancing the night away. It didn't exactly go as planned, I ended up just getting some ridiculous stories and opinions from it all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First of all, I went in and since there was literally one couple one the dance floor grinding, I decided to go and sit down until the dance floor picked up a bit. Unfortunately for me, I sat a few feet away from a guy that had too much to drink. He seemed jolly enough, just annoying. He came over and told me how he was going to Blinn for something and I was like "that's cool" and made some jokes because I was in a joking mood which he thought they were all HILARIOUS and laughed hard at, and then he was like, "hahahhaa, I'm actually lying, I'm a 27 year old bum! I don't even go to Blinn!! Is that ok??"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: are you kidding me right now?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">and I left and went across the room and ended up chilling in the opposite corner leaning against the wall a few feet from some guy. I figured it was only a few minutes until he talked to me. I was correct. He edged a little closer and asked if I was there alone, which I'd already worked out that I would say I was with some friends who went to another bar and would be back to meet me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">guy: oh, well what about your boyfriend? Where is he? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: out of town, *I smiled apologetically.*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">guy: oh ok. Well I can't believe your friends would leave someone like you. I mean, that they would leave someone as pretty as you</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">He smiled and we continued to chat. He was there with some friends, but he didn't really like dancing unless it was to country music. He preferred going to Harry's. He was going to Blinn for fire science, was ex navy, and was currently a firefighter in Bryan. He seemed like a genuinely nice guy, and I was glad I met him. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">guy: haha, no, I think he was coming to talk to you and once he saw me decided against it</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I moved on and sat down and another guy came up to talk to me. He was tall, thin, and looked like a loser that hit on any girl still enough. He asked me to dance and I said yes since it was line dancing. We line danced and then danced twice to country, but only because I couldn't get away from him and he wasn't awful. I wasn't very happy about the situation and I saw ex-navy guy while I was dancing and he smiled at me while I looked half-miserably back. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I ran from that guy after the song ended and as a middle eastern guy asked me to dance, I passed ex-navy guy and he said grinning, "so you do dance!!" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">and I danced with middle eastern guy. Then I ditched him and a black guy like 4 foot tall asked me to dance. I try to be completely unbiased in dancing situations, basically if the guy isn't rude and is appropriate, i'll dance with him no matter what he looks like or how bad of a dancer he is. I figure everyone deserves a chance. And hell, I'm judged for how I look 99% of the time, so I figure the least i can do is defy that norm and not judge other people for it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">so I danced with the guy, and I was grinning most the time. He was a pretty bad dancer, but he was polite, and like 4 foot tall, and looked like he was 12. And he asked me to dance. That takes some confidence, and I respected that. My hand barely fit on his little shoulder, lol. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">and then his two older friends, clearly watching him and laughing, one ducked around him randomly and introduced himself for no apparent reason, and I shook his hand and then a line dance came on and I was like FINALLY SOMETHING TO DANCE TO WITHOUT DEPENDENCE, so I was like, "i gotta dance to this!!" and ran away and did the wobble like a boss. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last week on November 8th, I got to go to something called, the <b>Gluten Free Showdown</b>. It was the first gluten free event I've gone to. It was where a bunch of people, from professionals all the way to kids, entered gluten free foods in a contest and you could go and eat samples and the food was judged and people were given prizes. It was in downtown Bryan. I went, and I cannot be happier that I did. I haven't had so many good things to eat in months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This picture was AFTER I'd already consumed one plate, as well. OMG SO MANY THINGS TO EAT. MM, it was so good. I ended up getting sick afterwards from something, but it wasn't a terrible sickness. Just lasted about 6 hours. It was worth it though, to be able to try so many things. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Last Saturday, November 10th, Jonathan and I got couples pictures done for our year and a half anniversary</b> (which will be November 26th but that's a Monday). We got them done at campus because I wanted some A&M pics before we graduated. I wasn't that impressed with the photographer or the pics, but I loved my outfit, so you know, it's give and take. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is so hard to do. and I never have any idea where to put my leg in the air. "Here? Is here ok? I'll just leave the thing floating in midair like some kind of freaky Olympian figure skater, is that cool?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That's about it for now. THANK GOD, THIS WAS THE LONGEST POST EVER. I'VE BEEN SO BUSY. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh, and I edited my sister's book. COMING SOON TO STORES NEAR YOU.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>#1 BRIAN REGAN </b>OMGOMGOMGOMG</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Only the funniest guy ever. He and I can relate about food labels.</span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qa-B7Sg_i4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qa-B7Sg_i4</a>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>#2 Emma Stone</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I don't often like actresses or people really at all (jkkkkk), but when I saw the movie Easy A, it was my first time seeing this actress and I'm slightly obsessed with her now. I think she is hilarious. The movie was good too, granted strange and at some times vulgar (there was one scene of straight terrible cursing for like a minute that was very unnecessary.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>#3 Jennifer Lawrence</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ok, this girl is hilariously awkward and real. I've watched a couple of her interviews and she is just so casually hilarious just by being so blunt and humble and such. I hope fame doesn't ruin her, but right now, I really like her. She has an awkward laugh too lol. Two words! HUNGER GAMES! I had no idea what that movie was about when it was coming out and I thought it was freaky that it had such a cult following when I heard it was about kids fighting to the death lol. My curiosity gave in and I went and saw it in the theater, and I was pretty stressed out for a good 2 ish hours straight. It really roped me in though, I had to read the books, and then I watched the movie again, and now I want to read the books again. It's different for sure, but good, and that doesn't happen often.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>#4 Sandra Bullock</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">She's a classic. How could I not have her on here. It doesn't help that I think she is so pretty and people used to say I looked like her all through Junior High and High School (guess I grew out of my pretty stage). </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Net</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Miss Congeniality</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Blind Side</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>#5 James Earl Jones</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That voice. How could you not love a man with that voice. He was the voice of Darth Vader. He is like the most epic man ever. He was Mufasa. and he is like 1000 years old.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>#6 George Lucas</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Only the most creative man on the planet and the inventor of Star Wars. No biggie. Thanks to him, stuff like this will happen: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>#7 Nathan Fillion</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">He isn't all that attractive, but I love this guy. He was in the series Firefly and now Castle, and the movies I've seen with him in them: Serenity and Waitress. Although he isn't exxxacctly a good guy in Waitress. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That's all for now....</span>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-43974290938086333772012-09-24T17:35:00.002-07:002015-03-06T16:01:49.370-08:00Color: Things that make me happy<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First, here is an adorable Improv Flash Mob video i found online. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">and another funny improv "The Mute Button" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And here are pictures that make me happy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Confetti, paint, balloons, tights, all so colorful! How could you not be happy after stuff like this??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Oh, how I ADORE pictures in the rain</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, my dear boyfriend hates dancing, but we were able to get a few kind of dancing pictures last year:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Compared to the others though....we need some work. The pictures are so lovely. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">peace.</span>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-55897344535398100682012-09-23T22:52:00.000-07:002012-09-23T23:18:07.914-07:00A Change of Pace and Current Obsessions<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In case you haven't noticed, I've been treating this blog as more of a half personal / half illness blog. Honestly, it was getting a little depressing for me, and I made this as an outlet to help me feel better. So this is what makes me feel better right now. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So now there are going to be more pictures, more stories, more happiness! That's the goal for life anyway.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Because honestly, food is poison. I'm not safe anymore! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">fruits and veggies = must be organic. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">water / bathing = react to chemicals used in water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">sugars = death</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">most commonly used preservatives in all foods = death</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">all foods that normally sooth stomachs: bananas / breads / crackers = death</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">milk / cheese / butter / happiness = death</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">ETC ETC ETC</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I GIVE UP! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I just want to be like, "Forget eating! I'll drink water and call it quits!" and then I'm like, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"BUT WATER IS POISON!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Back to where I was. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So the rest of this post will be about current things I think are beautiful or fun or I like. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let's start with this amazing dress: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gorgeous!!!! Only WAY too expensive ($118, who are they kidding?! I could get 10 dresses for that!) and I also don't think it would fit right. Dresses that have that middle seam always look HORRIBLE on me. It needs to be higher or lower. This dress is from some website named Nastygal or something, but they have really unique and cool stuff, and tons of high waisted shorts, which I LOVE and never can find. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here are two new songs I have been listening to that I like. They will become unbearable within a week, I'm sure, but for now: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hello by Karmin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Vegas Girl by Conor Maynard</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">and I've been on a slow oldies (childhood) binge today: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Everything You Want by Vertical Horizon</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Miracle by Vertical Horizon</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Reason by Hoobastank</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I really want to make these sugar free marshmallows. I've been craving gluten sugar happiness free rice crispies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Chill a large mixing bowl and a balloon whisk (the bigger, the better, and hey, a <a href="http://zscupoftea.wordpress.com/2010/07/05/angel-food-baby-cakes-gfcf/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; color: #d8471d; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_self">ball whisk</a> works, too) in the freezer for a few minutes. (You may also do it in the fridge, but doing it in the freezer is faster.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Soften gelatin over half of the cold water (1/4 cup) in the chilled mixing bowl. Meanwhile, cook the water, agave nectar, and salt over medium heat, covered, for 3 minutes. Increase heat slightly to bring it to a gentle boil and cook until it reaches soft ball stage or registers 235 to 240ºF on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pour the syrup slowly into the softened gelatin, whisking gently. When all the syrup is poured in, increase your speed and mix vigorously. It will start frothing and gradually continue to thicken and increase in volume. Keep on mixing until it’s very thick (see photos for reference), at a spreadable consistency similar to smooth, soft peak-stage meringue but thicker and bouncy. Add the vanilla extract and whip for about 1 minute longer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Scrape the marshmallow into a pan using a rubber spatula (preferably flexible). Spread evenly. It starts setting almost immediately after whipping, so get it into the pan as quickly as possible or it will set in the mixing bowl and be difficult to spread evenly. Cover pan with plastic wrap and wait until fully set (if it’s a hot day, storing it in the fridge may help). Use a clean knife, preferably serrated, (no dusting required) to cut the marshmallow into squares. </span></div>
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<br />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-27765384967856170472012-09-23T20:45:00.002-07:002012-09-23T20:48:41.057-07:00Week 3 of school & Aggie Ring<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For reference here, I'm talking about the week of September 10-14th.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'll skip straight to that Friday. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">OMG AGGIE RING!!!!!!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There are college rings, and then, then, there are Aggie Rings. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Trust me, there is a difference. Here is some info on the Aggie Ring Tradition. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The ring worn by all Aggie graduates is the same except for the class year. This serves as a common link for former students. When an Aggie sees the ring on another Aggie's hand, a spontaneous reunion occurs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Aggie Ring is one of the most symbolic of our traditions. Everything seen on the ring represents a value that an Aggie should hold. On the top is a large shield, which symbolizes the desire to protect the reputation of the university. The 13 stripes on the shield represent the 13 original states of America. The five stars on the shield refer to the phases of development of any Aggie: mind or intellect; body; spiritual attainment; emotional poise; and integrity of character. The eagle symbolizes agility and power, and the ability to reach great heights.<br /><br />The large star on the side of the ring symbolizes the Seal of Texas. The five-pointed star is encircled with a wreath of olive and laurel leaves symbolizing achievement and a desire for peace. The live oak leaves symbolize the strength to fight for our country and our state. The leaves are joined at the bottom by an encircling ribbon to show the necessity of joining these two traits to accomplish one's ambition to serve.<br /><br />An ancient cannon, a saber, and a rifle are on the other side of the ring and symbolize how citizens of Texas fought for their land and are determined to defend it. The saber stands for valor and confidence, while the rifle and cannon stand for a preparedness and defense. The crossed flags of the United States and Texas recognize an Aggie's dual allegiance to both nation and state.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> The above is the picture from our Ring Dunk and my Ring Dunk Pitcher. This is an unofficial Aggie Tradition, but nonetheless an important tradition that is followed. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The idea of it, is that you put your ring in the pitcher and fill the pitcher with beer and then chug the thing until you get the ring, thus your Ring Dunk. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I dunked in Spring Water, like a friggin bawwwsssss. Man, though, that stuff is thick! I seriously didn't know if I'd finish it lol. But I made it through! I also didn't put my ring in my pitcher because I already have a chipped tooth, the idea creeps me out, and I didn't want to accidentally choke or something. Besides no one noticed, they were too busy watching everyone else to see when they would throw up. Because you either throw up, get horribly sick, or you are completely drunk for the rest of the night. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'd say 95% throw up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the picture above, the dunkers had: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bud Select 55, Bud Select 55, Spring Water! unknown beer, unknown beer, Smirnoffs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">threw up, didn't, didn't, threw up, threw up, didn't.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Guess we were about 50% that night. But I had water. so 60% threw up? I don't know why I always bring out statistics lol. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">windfaoiwjefgoindgfnad beautiful. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">UNFORTUNATELY, it was too big. I had to take it in to get resized and I won't get it back for a few weeks :(((((</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Better than losing it though. I had gotten a 5.5 but it kept falling off, so I'm getting it resized to a 5.25.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After the ring dunk we went to northgate for a bit, but didn't stay too long. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That week was also Autocross, so I went with Jonathan. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Man. I cannot express how much I want to autocross so badly. It almost hurts lol. It's like being in a room full of amazing cameras and not being able to push any of the buttons, just watching everyone else use them. Jonathan offered to let me run in his car, buttttttttt, I don't know. I don't like using other people's expensive belongings. Plus I haven't driven a manual since February. AND it's is most highly prized possession that he has put thousands of dollars of work into. It doesn't exactly put me in a comfortable position. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, the other week, my boyfriend took me home after school and we discovered my trash can was placed in front of my front door. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: ummmmm. I didn't put that there....</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I moved the trash can and found like 40 thousand boxes from amazon. I had ordered some stuff recently, but was like....these boxes are kind of big. I bought small stuff. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So we brought everything inside after moving the trash can, and it apppppeared that my sister had gone on a shopping spree and bought me food to try! :O</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">She got me lots of dried fruits to try, Split pea soup shown above, Cinnamon Flax Oatmeal, Annie's Gluten Free Mac and Cheese, and Navita's Superfood bites. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ok, so I've had the mac and cheese before and it's really great. I use Unsweetened original almond milk in it. The vanilla flavor makes them taste weird. Also, if you reheat this stuff, pour more of the almond milk over it, because it blackens without the extra liquid! It's weird. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I tried the split pea soup, which I have never had before. I was slightly freaked out since it's more like mashed pea soup (there are no noticeable peas in it, split or no).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You do learn some things about people though, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">my boyfriend: How could you question peas? They are delicious.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is rather green though: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So my opinion: It has a horrible smell lol, and the first 1-3 bites are kind of gross because it's got a really strong flavor, but then you are like yum and you finish it all. Only bad thing is, it made me horribly sick both times I ate it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How does that make sense?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Pre-cooked Split Peas, Barley, Dehydrated Vegetables (Onion, Carrots, Potatoes, Celery, Garlic, Parsley), Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor (Non-animal Source), Potato Starch, Lemon, Citric Acid, Black Pepper, Sea Salt.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Maybe the black pepper? It says gluten free and vegan on the container. Who knows anymore, right? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also the superfood....wow lol. They were pretty terrifying lol. I don't think I'm a superfood kind of girl. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have yet to try the oatmeal, but dried fruit always works as a good snack. But I don't like when dried fruit is chewy, i like crunchy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There are my reviews.....THANK YOU CINDY, I LOVE YOU. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">PEACEEE.</span>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-90269775466248174972012-09-23T16:11:00.001-07:002012-09-23T16:12:48.994-07:00LRA BY ELISA ACT TEST RESULTS ARE IN<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ok, so my test results from the LRA by ELISA ACT test are in!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Fir</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">st, a brief overview of the test. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It cost me $806, like $20 for shipping, and $35 for the blood draw at a local hospital. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quick summary of test: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">The LRA by ELISA/ACT are comprehensive and reliable tests able to identify the causes of delayed allergy/hypersensitivity reactions. These can occur from hours to weeks after exposure. This LRA can evaluate all three delayed hypersensitivity pathways, including Reactive Antibody, Immune Complex, and Cell Mediated. Because the LRA by ELISA/ACT is functional, it allows EAB to screen out protective antibodies and identify only those reactive and symptom-provoking responses to items tested. Most people do not realize they are reacting to these substances since the onset of symptoms does not occur quickly.</span>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But let's clear this up: the ELISA test is NOT an ALLERGY test. It is for INTOLERANCES. So, if you have a reaction within a few seconds or hours, it could be an allergy or intolerance or both. But if you have a reaction to things after a couple hours to a couple days/weeks later, it's just an intolerance. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That being said, my results were somewhat surprising. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So my results from strong and moderate reactions, interesting. NO GLUTEN, WHEAT, OATS, OR BARLEY? HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I questioned this immediately of course, and here are my conclusions/options: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1) they are allergies, not intolerances</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2) they are metabolic (non-immune reactions), very rare, but possible. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3) I have no reaction to these, but the other things that I do have reactions to are involved in producing all of the others. i.e. sulfites or soy beans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Other surprising results: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I react to bananas? That sucks! I eat them all the time lol. Might explain that....</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I CAN'T HAVE SUGAR? LIKE ANY KIND? WHAT KIND OF HELL HAVE I RE-ENTERED?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I react to Ibuprofen? I also take that all the time lol. I often have extreme headaches, so bad that I'll get nauseous and won't be able to move. I don't really like taking tylenol because of the whole kill your liver thing, so I'll have to figure out something there. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The milk results aren't surprising, but I guess I'm surprised at all of the ones they listed that I specifically react to.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Turkey? Well that puts a damper on my gluten free sandwiches and Thanksgiving. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And lol at the Xylitol. Remember when I tried that and got SOOO sick, and I thought it was because it was made of gluten? While the gluten part might still be accurate, the plain reaction to xylitol is just ironically funny.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was also very surprised at the chemicals I get sick to. And that so many of the results suggest drinking pure water, bathing in pure water, and only eating organic fruits and vegetables as solutions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Some of these things I never ever expected: walnut oil? Lima beans? codfish? lol? They are so normal and I never eat those haha. Good thing I guess!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> This is the letter explaining how they tested for these products and what "strong" versus "moderate" means. Basically, strong reactions means that more than 50% of lymphocytes reacted adversely, and moderate reactions mean 5-50% of lymphocytes reacted adversely. But moderate reactions will take about half the time to recover than strong reactions, so they are still something to avoid. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> This means another re-adjustment in my eating habits, most I'm not ready for yet. This whole thing is too expensive. Why couldn't this have happened to me after I had a real job and had no college loans to pay off? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Peace.</span>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-50289299666388290772012-09-23T15:19:00.002-07:002012-09-23T15:19:40.776-07:00Bad Camera Lens, New Lens<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Alright, remember that Tamron 28-75 2.8 lens I was so excited to get? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I used it for maybe an hour, and it was like.....no. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">IT BROKE. Granted, I probably got a bad egg, but I was furious.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">WHAT KIND OF LENS IS THIS?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">THIS ABOMINATION OF THE CAMERA INDUSTRY, FRUSTRATING CAMERA LOVERS EVERYWHERE AND GETTING IN THE WAY OF PEOPLE TRYING TO AVOID RETURNING ONLINE PACKAGES (it's seriously one of my least favorite things to do, i avoid it at all costs).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Seriously, I wanted to go all Thor on this camera lens. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS CAMERA LENS OF MINE? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I sent angry message to Amazon, returned it, and bought this from Ebay: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I used it once and it seems to be really quick, but doesn't always hold its focus. I'm not sure if that was my fault or the lens fault because I was photographing a 2 year old and i have naturally horrible grip/shaky hands. I need another test, but the return time is only like 14 days, sooooo I don't know if I'll have adequate time to test fully or not. I think it's ok though. I did get some really nice shots, just a lot of blurry ones to be slightly disconcerting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been dying to get a mid-range lens for almost a year now, and although this is not the one I really wanted (Was looking at the Canon 28-70 f/2.8. It's an older version so it's cheaper. And I refuse to get an f stop larger than 2.8 anymore), it was half the price and I didn't really have the money for anything more right now and I won't for a good 3 years probably. I get this Wednesday!!! Yay!!! It ended up being about $386. Which is extremely cheap. And after today's stupid stupid stupid stupid ticket I got (see last post), I am eternally grateful I bought this cheaper one. I might have had to return a more expensive one and that would have severely upset me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ok, now to a funny conversation I had with my mom the other day. She called to talk to me about the insurance summary she got on my doctor visits.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mom: Did you know you go to the doctor about every two weeks?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: lol really?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">mom: Yes, ok so you went to urgent care on July 7th -</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: Oh yeah that was because of the sciatica. Remember my leg went completely numb?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">mom: right, ok, then in June with a doctor Lund?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: oh that was because I still couldn't walk on my foot</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">mom: ok, and on May 17th you went to a doctor?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: I did? Which one?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">mom: umm, Adams?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: huh. OH I had bronchitis, I remember</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">mom: ok, and then on July 17th....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I started laughing. lol.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">OH i'm so accident prone and sickly. HELP ME NOWWWWW.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">OOOO new Lifehouse single is out!!! OMG. "Between the Raindrops." I just bought it on itunes, but no youtube videos yet....it's good, sounds like "Smoke and Mirrors," except they stuck a girl in this one. Not sure how I feel about that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also, I've been listening to a lot of Adventure Club lately. Gotta love that dubstep...Especially "Rise and Fall" and "Crave You"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ok, BLACK OUT.</span>Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-78532481239445176892012-09-10T22:48:00.000-07:002012-09-10T22:51:36.382-07:00Rabies Vaccine (what??) & LRA by ELISA ACT Testing<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You know how in my last post I mentioned my boyfriend was on the way to the ER to get the rabies vaccine because a bat flew at him at a football game?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well, he went to the ER, and they were like "meh, we don't think you are at risk" which is complete nonsense, so he drove down to a real ER in Houston (not the rinky dink public hospital here in town) and they gave him the vaccine.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But the thing was....It was a shot in each arm, and 70+ shots over the scratch on his back where the bat scratched him.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">70+.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">He sent me a picture, which I debated putting on here. I won't, because it's slightly gruesome, and not exactly a great memory...I felt so so bad for him. He did it without pain meds so that he could drive afterwards. I started bawling at the picture. I NEEDED TO BE THERE WITH HIM. Granted, it's not like I could do anything, but still.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So that was Saturday night.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sunday I spent being all gross since I couldn't shower and stuff before my LRA by ELISA ACT test.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today, Monday, (I know it might say Tuesday but that is because it's after midnight), I went to get the test, leaving my house around 7:20am.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thus started my mostly sucky day, when I got a ticket for going 40mph in a 40mph but it was actually a school zone and 25mph. I seriously thought the cop pulled the wrong person over because I didn't realize I'd done anything wrong. I couldn't see the light flashing, especially since I was driving into the sunrise. QOWIUHEFIQEWAHFINAED;FKNA;KIDHFIUAHBGIUEANGVJKEANGUAEIRGHIOWHEFKJABDHBVFAIGHVIOAEDFJB</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was so careful to follow all traffic rules obsessively, especially after I got my first ticket ever in my life three weeks ago and I JUST finished my defensive driving for it. Together it cost about $140.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This ticket, because of the ;OISHDGOHAEFKNAKDNFKADFHB school zone, will cost $310.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For a grand total of $450.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Woo! She can still add numbers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was bawling while he gave me the ticket. and he even asked where i was going,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Me: to the hospital to get bloodwork done...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">cop: ok, i'll try and get you the ticket fast so you can go</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gee, thanks. I'll sign the thing through my tears. And then go get blood drawn at the hospital.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I got the ticket, bawled, drove to the hospital, composed myself, grabbed my blood kit, and walked inside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The nurse lady at the lab I went to, LabCorp, was really nice. I told her about my fear of needles and she was very understanding.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">She went through the instructions and the blood kit that I brought in, and when she saw the needle they provided she was like, "Oh my!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: if it's bigger than normal don't tell me</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">nurse: oh no, it's just that this is really....high quality, we just buy the cheap ones here</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: oh ok, so it's just a nice one</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">nurse: oh yes, this will be very smooth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: great!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After she took my blood,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">nurse: Yeah, that needle was a lot bigger than the ones we use, haha</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">She was really good though, she barely bruised me. It did hurt a bit more than normal though, but she was quick. I squealed like a little girl when she first put the needle in though, lol. I laughed at myself a little.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But she filled those 5 vials up like they were nothing! I looked at them after she was done with my arm. It's weird looking at lots of vials of your blood. It was more liquidy than I imagined.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I sat with her a bit and drank a bottle of water since my neck had gotten all hot/cold like I was going to faint. She was a nice funny lady and told me stories about how she was afraid of needles and how she had her three children in weird situations, one was born in Spain and since they don't have ambulances after midnight, the hotel sent them a veterinarian. What kind of barbaric place is that??</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I went back home, showered, and napped before my class.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So now I have to wait 10-14 days for my results. I'M SO EXCITED, lol. All of my mysteries will be SOLVED! Hopefully....that's the goal. the $860 worth goal.</span><br />
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<br />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-35379891741794923812012-09-08T23:34:00.002-07:002012-09-08T23:34:57.991-07:00Second Week of School, lots of tripping, mostly same food, and rabies?<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hello there all of my faithful nonexistent readers, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, my second week of school has been an odd doozy. I'm getting into the swing of remembering what classes i'm going to, working on second assignments and waiting for the other classes to start making me stress out, doing better in my skiing class overall, drinking lots and lots and lots of water (I seem to have this nausea / blacking out issue this summer) and surviving. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have I said what my classes are this semester?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">MATH 470: Cryptography</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">CSCE 420: Artificial Intelligence (AI)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">MATH 311: Linear Algebra</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">CSCE 462: Microcomputer Systems</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">KINE : Skiing</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So far, cryptography is the most boring thing ever and a ton of boring number theory.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">AI is a lot more...neurological than I expected. I guess I hadn't really thought about that before you can emulate intelligence, you have to define and understand what we consider to be human intelligence. It's almost philosophical...and then turning philosophy into algorithms. lol. that's going to be fun. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Linear algebra, oh how I hate you. Probably the second easiest math class I've ever taken, and I say this because yes, I took it last semester and failed. I had a solid B in the class the entire semester and then BOMBED the final, making me fail the class. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Way to go, Brittany. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now I've got it again, and this professor believes in proofs. Longer than one page proofs. with things like A12A11C11+A21A11C11 + NO ONE CARES </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Imagine writing an entire page of that. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Every line. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Oh, and you've got to do about 50 more.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm having a blast so far. Took me 4 hours to do a little over half my homework due for that class. AND I'VE TAKEN IT BEFORE.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Microcomputer systems looks....scary? Right now, not bad, because our first lab was simple and the prof doesn't seem to care about anything that isn't hands on, so I haven't even taken notes in class yet. And yet....by the end of the semester, we are supposed to plan a project with a budget, buy all the necessary parts, and build something to present for our final project. And then take a final exam. And my experience with hardware related things is so superb...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As for skiing. lol. If I don't faint by the time I make it there and by the time I make it back to main campus, I pretty much call it a successful day. It's on a fake mountain built of white spray painted turf that the prof sprays with water every few minutes. We wear long socks, and right now the ski boots with short skis and those sticks. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Skiing in 100+ degree weather makes it even more accurate. And feels even more like death. Plus the boots I had on last time sucked and kept pinching my calves. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As far as clumsiness: I slipped in some mud and almost banana-peeled it on Thursday. I managed to save myself from the ground, but did have disgusting feeling and looking mud smeared on my shoes, foot, and one leg for almost an hour until I could get to a bathroom to clean off. I've really lost all caring about looking good these days. I just go with it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"Oh, does it look like I just slipped in cow manure? No biggie"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"Oh, do I smell horrible because I've been "skiing" on a fake mountain for an hour in 100+ degree weather and i'm soaked with sweat? meh. And would you look at that? Make up is GONE."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"Oh, " - blacked out.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">just kidding. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">kind of. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That's school. Now food: </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've basically been eating the same thing as last week, with minor exceptions. And I know you're like, "Really? The same stuff? But my face has been relatively clear, and the main point: I HAVEN'T GOTTEN SICK LIKE NORMAL, so yeah, i'm going to eat the same stuff while I can still stand it. Although, I do have this weird symptom. Every morning, I'm sick for about an hour to two hours. Not exactly my normal sickness, but I'm nauseous, abdominal pain, and it's really unpleasant to move. Then after the time is up, I'm ok for the rest of the day. This happens regardless of when or what I eat the night before. And it isn't always directly when I wake up, sometimes it's after I've been standing about 5-10 minutes. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Exceptions with the food this week: </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I ate some tacos at Jack in the Box. (Celiac friend told me they were ok)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I ate some tater tots at Sonic, and today, I got eggs, grilled onions, cheese, and chipotle sauce together. IT WAS DELICIOUS. Granted, it took some effort to order:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: Um could I get eggs, grilled onions, cheese, and chipotle sauce on the side, but together? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">lady on speaker ("WHAT?"): uhhhhh like on the side? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: yes, just together in like a bowl or something</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">lady: ummmm. is that like a Smoked Chipotle Burrito without the steak, jalapenos, tater tots, and tortilla?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yeah. Because that's easier to say. Go ahead and charge me for the full d*** burrito because you don't know which button to click.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">me: yes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">lady: ummm ok. anything else ("please no, my brain will explode")</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I had frozen yogurt at Yogurtland with my boyfriend last night. Their "gluten free" signs above the yogurt are so amazing. I don't have to reference anything! Although, I need to be more careful with toppings. I didn't read the little signs and assumed i was getting white chocolate bits when I actually got yogurt bits. Have no idea what was in them, but I woke up with my normal sickness today, so I think they were no good. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I know it isn't food related, but I have been DYING to wear this dress. I've had it over a year now and have never had the opportunity to wear it out. Plus Yogurtland is the first place my boyfriend and I went out alone together to, so it was kind of special to go again. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A bat can bite you without you feeling it and without you seeing the wound. Some bats have teeth so tiny, a wound wouldn't look any bigger than if a staple punctured your skin. Try finding that kind of wound on say...your back. Or neck. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once symptoms of a rabies bite appear, you die. You must get the first vaccine before the symptoms appear. There has been only FOUR cases of someone surviving unvaccinated without brain damage, and only with something called the "Milwaukee Protocol," which is an induced coma. One girl was in a coma for 31 days and hospitalized for 76 days.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is suggested to seek immediate medical attention if a bat even TOUCHES you. If a bat does touch or bite you, wash the wound immediately with soap and water, then seek immediate medical attention.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I could go on, but you get the idea. Freaks you out, doesn't it? My boyfriend doesn't take things seriously. He wasn't going to go to the doctor at all. I was severely stressed out. Nearly in tears. In cases like these, suck it up and get the vaccines (It is typically a set of 3-5 over a course of a couple weeks). If you didn't have it, oh well, you had to get some shots that were unpleasant. If you did? You're dead in three days. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Geez it freaks me out. So scary. Anyway, I need to talk about something happy here. Can't end on a note of rabies!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">OH! I just remembered. I'm getting the LRA by ELISA ACT test done Monday morning. Finally!!!!! YAY! I mean, I really don't want them to take my blood, but at least I'll finally get some solid results. Even though I would have rather paid for this: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">oh man...this has made me start looking at lenses....and I found an older version of one they just came out with...which made the price go down considerably...oh dear....this could be bad....</span></div>
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Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-37476221113654070752012-08-31T17:24:00.000-07:002012-09-02T22:23:04.537-07:00Weird Cravings I'm used to having cravings sometimes for salt, chocolate, sweets, cokes, or other random stuff like that, but I knew that something was wrong with me when I started craving:<br />
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Vicks Vapor Rub.<br />
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That's right. I couldn't breathe well one night and was rubbing it on my nose and then I stopped and looked at it and thought about how much I wanted to eat it. Then I started having like an orgy when I brushed my teeth. I was like NOM NOM TOOTHPASTE.<br />
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Ok, something is just wrong with that.<br />
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Then I started chewing ice constantly. I want ice all the time, it's so tasty and crunchy and good. I would literally find excuses to do errands so I could get the "best" ice at Chick fil A and Sonic. McDonald's and Jack in the Box have harder ice that isn't as good.<br />
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After I starting finding excuses to brush my teeth more so I could lick the toothpaste (I know, I'm sick in so many more ways than one), I decided to google my issue.<br />
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According to what I found, craving non-food items like mint and such could mean a deficiency in iron and zinc.<br />
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I googled the ice chewing thing, and it said that is a symptom of Anemia, which could be caused by blood loss and low iron.<br />
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Hey that all sounds like me!!<br />
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Also, I hate eggs again. For a little while, I was so happy eating eggs all the time, every day, yay eggs I love you. I was expecting that not to change, so I bought two dozen eggs when school started. I made eggs the other day and gagged. Just like I used to be. EGGS ARE DISGUSTING. Sigh, and I remember how good they tasted at one time. That whole month of my life this summer where I loved them. The only time in my life that I loved them.<br />
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So, i don't know what's wrong with me.<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
The Life of A Really Messed Up GirlBrittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-84445907490820865322012-08-31T16:30:00.001-07:002012-08-31T16:32:38.547-07:00Genghis Grill<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, today I ate at Genghis Grill. I figured I would celebrate surviving one week of school. Now in the past, even before my diet, Genghis Grill could make my stomach very sick, so I was cautious, but I read some about lots of gluten free people eating there and liking it so I decided to try it out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They have 3 gluten free sauces: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sweet and Sour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Roasted Tomato </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I tasted them all. Sweet and Sour was typical, but i've never been much of a fan. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Roasted tomato was like a spicy pizza sauce. Asian = no pizza, so that's gross.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The dragon sauce was different, a little mild and a little spicy, but pretty good considering I didn't have many choices. I picked that one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's pretty easy to get good ingredients, since all the vegetables are by themselves. I didn't research the meats, I just got plain chicken. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">At the counter, I told them I had allergies and they whipped out a different colored card for me, and I asked them to clean the grill and the guy was very nice about it and he told me I could have brown rice so I got double brown rice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Word to the wise, if you get double starches, get double sauce!!! My meal was delicious, but much much too dry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's been about an hour or so since I've eaten and I haven't gotten sick. I think I'll definitely be going back...for the record, i got: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">chicken</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">water chesnuts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">lots of potatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">green beans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">a couple slices of squash (meh)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">a couple carrot slices</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 cup dragon sauce (should be 2 next time)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">double brown rice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I think they charge a little extra for double starches, but i don't think they did that time. Who knows, but it's worth it to get the extra. My meal was $10.81 and I went through a "I can't believe how much food costs me" breakdown. and then I left the lowest tip of my life. I normally tip pretty high, but I was sitting at the bar, and it's not like you even have a waiter or anything, and it was expensive, and I normally don't leave a tip if I just pick up food, so I was like, well...i'm basically picking up food. just sitting here for a few minutes, not bothering anyone. Sooooo....I'll be OCD and round the number. I left a 19 cent tip lol. For the record, it feels worse than not leaving a tip lol. but I've over-tipped plenty in my lifetime, so maybe it all evens out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hopefully, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">OR MAYBE I'M JUST A TERRIBLE PERSON. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">ok, seriously. not that big of a deal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But overall, I was very pleased with the new Genghis Grill experience, since they have changed it up a bit. They have different sized bowls now, Small, Regular, and Large, (They had them lined up on the counter and I swear I teleported to the Three Little Bears book I used to read as a child.) and their to go boxes have greatly improved. They used to have these boxes that leaked and they would basically give you the same amount of food no matter if you got double starches or one starch, but this time they had new to-go boxes and I got two because of the double starches. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I ended up eating 1/2 of one box, so I still have 1.5 boxes to go! Yum Yum!</span><br />
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<br />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-58174625668229657702012-08-30T19:22:00.001-07:002012-08-30T19:22:41.233-07:00Liz Lovely GLUTEN FREE COOKIESHowdy,<br />
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I decided to make one more quick post. After finding gluten free cookies by Liz Lovely at a local coffee shop in my town, my sister decided to buy me some as a "Yay starting school year" present.<br />
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www.lizlovely.com<br />
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Unfortunately, because of the heat, the cooler and ice pack they were packed in were basically destroyed. It's Texas, man. Some of the cookies fell apart or melted together because of it, but they still taste amazing, crumbly and all. I know the picture doesn't look like your typical cookie and you're all like "that's disgusting" but trust me, these are the best gluten free cookies I've ever had. And I try my luck with cookies. I'm a cookie connoisseur. Some might even say cookie "monster." </div>
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The snickerdoodle ones might be my favorite. They taste like sugar cookie dough with cinnamon when they are cold. Then the chocolate chip are classically amazing and my other favorite. </div>
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<br />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-43327605092767524782012-08-30T19:14:00.001-07:002012-08-31T16:53:28.204-07:00My Last First Week of SchoolTechnically, I'll be here (at Texas A&M) for three more semesters, but this is my last YEAR here so that explains the title.<br />
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So what have I been eating, you ask? How have I been feeling? I shall tell you everything, as I know you would like to know!!<br />
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Eating:<br />
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I have been eating a lot of the same things, honestly, trying to keep from getting too sick to go to school. Trying to eat good things and still play it safe.<br />
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Recently became gluten free I think. I had never eaten them before but got a coupon in my gladware ($2 off Fruity Pebbles at $2.04. Seriously? Who wouldn't buy rainbow colored gluten free snacks for 4 cents????) Overall, I don't think I expected them to be so...fruity. Or to have the consistency that they did. They are quite soft. I was thinking rice crispy though. It's not a rice crispy. It's not bad though. I'm not sure I'd buy them again, at least not unless I needed a snack filler.<br />
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Weakness. I only ate these this week because it is one of the few items in the vending machines on campus that I can eat without getting sick and I was sulking about life. I had almost blacked out while riding my bus, from the heat (hello, Texas) and lack of water. So afterwards I sat in a corner, drank lots of water, and ate a family size one of these from the vending machine.</div>
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What the snack foods, what has she been eating for dinner???<br />
See above for the chex, and also I have been eating these Asian monstrosities (hehe)<br />
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Thai Kitchen Lemongrass and Chili Instant Rice Noodle Soup -<br />
These are cheap, edible, and very reliable. You can't go wrong with a meal that cooks in 3 minutes and costs 68 cents. It's not the best, I've been trying to hunt down the other flavor that was at my walmart once and never again, but until then, this will do. It's good, but not great.<br />
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It was like the rice and sugar my mom used to make me for breakfast, and then like chili powder. At first I was like ew, and then I was like yum! Overall, I'd say it was delicious, but in a very non-conventional way. I would definitely buy it again, and probably in larger numbers. But word to the wise: This is a calorie monster!!! It's also definitely enough food for two meals, so split it up into two meals before you start eating to avoid temptation. I ate the whole thing because by the time I realized I was stuffed, it was "too little an amount to save in the fridge" <- evil, evil concept. </div>
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As for the rest of life. I order my $860 LRA by ELISA ACT test through my nutrionalist. I got the "kit" in the mail and was going to take the test Monday, but thanks to STUPID LABOR DAY THAT MY SCHOOL DOESN'T EVEN BELIEVE IN, I can't get it done. I'll have to wait until the next Monday.</div>
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College: It's my senior year. That kind of stresses me out a lot. DON'T MESS UP, BRITTANY. NO ROOM FOR ERROR. And I am extremely error prone. Just today, I tripped down some stairs, couldn't get up our fake mountain in skiing so decided to just fall over, couldn't even get my ski shoes into the skis without the prof pointing me out to the class as an example of failure, and then in my Microcomputer Systems lab, our prof needed us to help organize stuff and told us to grab one thing and distribute it, so I grab some things while he is talking and he sees me and motions me in front of the class, </div>
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Yeah, that's me, just give me a sad pat on the arm and move on. Oh, and did I forget to mention I almost blacked out on the bus? After skiing, I have to wait like 20 minutes for my bus to main campus, and the bus routes are all messed up and crowded, and it's like 100 degrees of death, and I'd already been skiing on a fake mountain in 100 degree heat for over an hour, so by the time I got on the bus, my hearing went out and my vision started wavering. And I was nauseous. </div>
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Tonight my friend wanted me to go swing dancing with him, but thanks to the thousands of things I already have to do, I had to decline. I might even go back to campus tonight. Geez, so much to do.</div>
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<br />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-76455453858956735552012-08-21T11:53:00.000-07:002012-08-31T16:56:59.544-07:00My Diet Redefined<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First off, I have re-introduced some foods to my diet. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sugar (I don't eat sugar packets like I used to though)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">salt (though when i get sea salt I do)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">corn derivatives</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">chocolate</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">peanuts (but I still sub almond butter instead of peanut butter)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">dairy / butter (I have always been lactose intolerant, but I just take lactose pills now. It's not good for me and I avoid it when I can, but for convenience sake...and taste...man i missed real cheese)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">small amounts of caffeine (tea, cokes. NO energy drinks, mountain dews, large amounts of coffee, etc)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ketchup</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">small amounts of mayo, mustard</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">gluten</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">soy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">popcorn / kernel corn</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">black pepper</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">oranges</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">peppermint</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">honey</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">most salad dressings</span></li>
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<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-71570781128276825112012-08-21T00:14:00.001-07:002012-08-21T00:22:27.888-07:00Trying new bought foods<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I did buy some food and cooked a few times. I found that I have grown a love for eggs that I have never had and didn't think I'd ever have. Now that I say that, I remember the nutritionalist saying it was weird that I didn't like eggs and that meant something, but I can't remember. So maybe craving eggs means I have gotten healthier? I've never wanted them before! Let's pray that is why. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyway, I like eggs fried the most with canadian bacon, but when I don't fry it, I scramble it up with chopped red/orange/yellow bell pepper and squash. Cheese would probably be delicious but I try to stay dairy free for the most part. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Cherrybrook Kitchen</b> <a href="http://www.cherrybrookkitchen.com/">http://www.cherrybrookkitchen.com/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have had their pancake mix (which makes AMAZING PANCAKES, seriously so good and fluffy). but I think the soy in them made me sick. I also made one of their cake mixes, and it's probably the best gluten free cake mix I've had. Granted, I made it with Ghee, because I had no idea what that was, and that was a mistake....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ghee itself is a good idea, but I probably should read about its uses first before chunking it in a cake and frosting recipe (I also used the cherrybrook frosting box mix. It was a little too sweet). Lesson: Cherrybrook good; Ghee good in something else. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">AMAZING COOKIES (I eat tons of them). Good pizza. Horrible crackers. The end.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But what was most amazing, were all of the gluten free freezer foods I found at Whole Foods. So expensive, but here are a few I ate regularly: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They have 4 gluten free products, but these two are the only good ones: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are alright. In all honesty, they are small and don't take up a lot of space, but very filling to eat and fast, so they are basically my emergency food. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok, Annie's has the best gluten free noodles I have tasted. Forget Tinkyada, Tinkyada is disgusting and gummy and then just weird and gross. Annie's is so good and so is the mac and cheese:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Charity's Gluten Free (Located inside of "Cookie Machine" - so random and hard to find. )</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Salad Bowl</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Company Cafe</span><br />
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Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-91775317147598933672012-08-20T23:36:00.001-07:002012-08-31T17:10:05.334-07:00Eating Out <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This summer I ate out quite a bit. Below, I will share my experiences. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They have a gluten free menu. but BEWARE THE GLUTEN FREE PASTA. It tastes like glass / carpet pasta. It's absolutely terrible. I'm not a big fan of their menu. Supposedly you can get the apricot chicken unseasoned and it's gluten free but it isn't on the menu. I went back several times and just got unlimited salad without croutons. I love their salad and salad dressing. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jason's Deli</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">OMGOMGOMGOMG THEY CARRY GLUTEN FREE BREAD. So you can have like....any sandwich on the gluten free bread. Plus they have all the fruit options and that is naturally gluten free. and the fruit dip is safe. The ability to have a sandwich again was wondrous. If you eat in, you can even get ice cream :)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Supposedly, the fruit dip isn't safe? I read somewhere it makes someone sick, but I've never had problems. Also, there is a big cross contamination problem here....so beware.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chili's </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They have quite a nice menu for gluten free. The soup is fantastic. and their unseasoned classic sirloin is delicious</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jack in the Box is definitely not allergen friendly based on the ingredient info menu thing they give. But I actually talked with a girl who had celiac disease and she said that she could eat the tacos from here. They are not labeled gluten free as far as I can tell, but I ate them quite a bit this summer and I never had problems!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chick Fil A</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The only place I can eat the fries at that is convenient! You can also get grilled nuggets. They are kind of pathetic looking, but filling ish. They do have some fat on them you need to pick off. and OMG the lemonade...I have never paid so much for a gallon of lemonade in my life, but it was SO WORTH IT.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, I got eggs, cheese, and bacon here (just ask for the items together as a side. The person was confused but made it in a little bowl for me) and hash browns. All very delicious. Best fast food eggs I've eaten.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dominos</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The only pizza chain with gluten free pizza so far. There is a lot of dispute about this. It is not safe for Celiacs because of cross contamination and sketchy for gluten intolerants. It probably varies per store location. I have a gluten intolerant friend and he has never had trouble with them. I had it once, but I couldn't tell if I got sick from that or something else since I ate several new things that day. This needs more experimenting.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">UPDATE: I had it again. The first piece, second piece tastes pretty dang good, and then the rest just makes you feel disgusted. I ate it all and didn't get sick, but you feel nasty and disgusted. Or at least I did. I won't be getting it again. It's expensive anyway.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Johnny Carinos</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The gluten free menu has some great options on it. I would definitely suggest it. Unfortunately for me, since I still cannot have black pepper, I was limited to just two items: the Jalapeno Garlic Tilapia (no flour on fish and sub veggies instead of pasta) and the wedge salad with balsamic vinegar. I must say, I hate balsamic vinegar, but whatever they use is really good!! </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Carrabba's</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Absolutely delicious food. On the more expensive side, but I went there with my boyfriend for our one year anniversary :) I got the grilled chicken with no grill paste and the chicken soup without pasta. That soup was soooo good!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ok, FYI, their queso is disgusting and their salsa is ok, but their tortilla chips suck. Last time I went I got pulled pork, unseasoned, and it was pretty good. It had a little fat on it though. I also got buffalo chips with salt and vinegar, and I love those. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Froyoyo</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the few frozen yogurt places I can go to. All of the "Only 8" flavors are safe. as for toppings, I normally get marshmallows and sprinkles, I can't speak for whatever else is there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yogurtland</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I emailed them about gluten and soy free and got this response: </span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blood Orange Tart</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dutch Chocolate</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fresh Strawberry</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Juicy Peach Tart</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mango Pina Colada</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NY Cheesecake</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pecan & Pralines (No
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pistachio</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Plain Tart</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Raspberry Tart</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Red Velvet</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Salted Caramel Pecan</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">S'mores</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strawberry Lemonade
Sorbet </span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Taro</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Toasted Coconut</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ALL of which are both gluten & soy free</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">------OK, I had the Salted Caramel Pecan and S'mores at my local Yogurtland - SO GOOD. NOM NOM NOM. And it didn't make me sick :)</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wendy's</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Great baked potatoes</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">McDonald's </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can read up about their "gluten free," and you'll see the dispute on whether the fries are gluten free or not, but I'll tell you I just had them two days in a row and I didn't get sick. It might be a per location thing though, or a per time. Who knows. Eat at your own risk. I've also had the berry smoothie and scrambled eggs without a problem. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jimmy Johns</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tell them you are gluten free and get something in a lettuce wrap. I found that I loved these on my super restricted diet, but when I started re-introducing stuff, they kind of just grossed me out.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Subway</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SOME of their chain locations have gluten free buns. and only SOME of those know what to do with them. I had one at one location and it was a disgusting brick. I had another at another location and it was a softer, edible, pretty darn good bun. (it's like a hamburger bun)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Texas Land and Cattle</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pretty good menu and good food. On the more expensive side</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Texas Roadhouse</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Withdrew their Gluten free menu. I wouldn't go. I've gotten sick there multiple times. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Outback Steakhouse</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have gotten the GF Alice Springs Chicken without seasoning with the loaded baked potato instead of fries everytime I've gone. It's very good, but make sure you say no seasoning! Each time I forgot I got sick. They have a very large gluten free menu.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Abuelo's </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They have a decent menu. Their chips and salsa are the best. I've gotten the pork tenderloin fajitas with no seasoning in a lettuce wrap, but it doesn't seem like they are very good about leaving off the seasoning or they don't care. It has made me sick before. It's tasty, but I don't like it anymore. I have gotten the Salmon Santa Cruz a lot. I'm not a big fish fan, but you learn to appreciate it and I've always been safe eating it. Also, they don't have the mexican rice on the GF menu, but I've gotten it each time and it has never made me sick. The flan is also very tasty :)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sonic</span></div>
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Brittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143955962197487593.post-6125656925718389142012-08-20T22:46:00.000-07:002012-08-20T22:46:02.060-07:00Gone for 3 months, now I might be backHowdy Howdy Howdy,<br />
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So i've been absent from the blog for a long time. I apologize! I had an internship in another city, so I moved out of my home of 3 years to a temporary apartment.<br />
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The internship went great. I was basically a Systems Developer. Simply, I programmed on a web application. It was very exciting.<br />
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While I was there, I made several new discoveries which I think I will share in the next post. I kind of forgot about the blog because I was adjusting to working full time and being exhausted when I got home. It's amazing. College - exhausted all the time, work - exhausted all the time. When does anyone get a break? Seems like the world should have a better way to remain organized and well without people being so dang tired all the time.<br />
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Not to mention that I think i'm just more tired in general. I have felt better because I don't complain as much. but I do still complain, I still get sick plenty, and I am so tired all the time. Even after I've slept a ton. I feel so old. I feel like a senior citizen in a 21 year old body. I miss energy, and smiling so much my cheeks hurt. I always thought about people who were continuously sick or had something wrong with them, and I saw them and thought that I would try to make the best of the situation and rise above it. It's a lot harder from the outside looking in. It just seems nearly impossible when I eat something bad or have a crohns ish relapse. Then I'm basically incapacitated. Can't move, can do anything. Just sick.....Ok, enough with the depressing post. It's just what has been on my mind recently. Now for the next post on food and stuff I've learned about.<br />
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Peace.<br />
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BrittanyBrittanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14213407686743052757noreply@blogger.com0