August 2009

Who’s Eating Well?

August 31, 2009

First of all – THANK YOU for your well wishes about the new job! I could not be happier and reading all of your thoughtful comments really made the entire experience a million times better. I appreciate your support more than you could ever realize, so thank you! Another big thank you to everyone who [...]

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Giving + Getting…That Elusive “J” Word [Giveaway]

August 27, 2009

I’m glad you all enjoyed my review of TRU! It certainly was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Speaking of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences… I GOT HIRED!! I am so elated to report that I have officially accepted a full-time position at the company I have been interning for this summer. Today has been absolutely surreal. I wasn’t expecting [...]

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A Dream Come TRU: Foodbuzz in Chicago!

August 25, 2009

There aren’t enough positive adjectives to describe how truly remarkable my experience with Foodbuzz and TRU restaurant were last night. I felt like I was in another world… I was originally going to go straight from work, but realized midday that I wasn’t appropriately dressed for the occasion. Mara was kind enough to pick me [...]

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No “Tru”er Words Have Ever Been Spoken

August 24, 2009

Those “tru”e words are: I am so sorry to be MIA! I ran around this weekend and have plenty to share, believe me I really appreciate all of you who commented on my last post with advice and tips on what could be causing my tummy troubles. I’ve done a lot of experimentation and reflection [...]

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Tummy Troubles

August 21, 2009

Thank you all for your kind comments and feedback on my early wedding plans. I’m really glad that you all like the deep purple color! It was also interesting to hear everyone’s perspectives on wedding size. The responses were varied, from big to small and everywhere in between, from small ceremony to huge reception, to [...]

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You’re Invited to a Parfait!

August 18, 2009

That has to be one of the lamest titles I’ve ever come up with (I won’t put that to a vote). But at least I have a delicious breakfast to back it up If you’ve ever read Caroline or K’s yummy blogs, you know that they are the parfait queens. Other than the occasional McDonald’s [...]

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Tiger, Tiger, Tiger

August 16, 2009

As happy as I am for Y.E. Yang, I’m always sad to see Tiger Woods lose a major I also got a little homesick because they were playing at Hazeltine, which is roughly 20 minutes from where I grew up. It was a bittersweet day (and you all think I’m crazy for caring so much [...]

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Botanica Bonita

August 16, 2009

I recently realized that getting a new roommate also means getting access to a PC. I decided to download Windows Live Writer last night to see what it’s all about. If all goes well, Bobby won’t be using his computer much at night anymore So far, it seems to be much faster! I will have [...]

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