tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74030805214950368392024-03-13T04:53:00.785-04:00She Loves You and So Do IAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.comBlogger566125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-33705263421997151902015-03-26T07:25:00.001-04:002015-03-26T07:26:06.762-04:00Viva Las Vegas! Part 2: Red Rock Canyon<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16621183247" title="IMG_0379 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0379" height="209" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8628/16621183247_cce4f4f85f.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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Closer to the end of the trip, we decided to veer off of The Strip and venture into nature. At first we wanted to visit the Grand Canyon but we didn't have that much time. My boyfriend's Geology professor recommended we check out Red Rock and I'm so glad we did. My boyfriend needed all that fresh air and I needed to feel some sort of nature. Being around all that casino energy can get noisy and hectic.
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For each element, they had a segment where they talked about how each element affected the area. For example, in Air, they talked about dust devils, wind and erosion. For water, they also talked about erosion and how dry the desert is and how it affects plant life. For Fire, they talked about wildfires and how they are great and terrible for the environment. Circle of life, y'all. For Earth, they talked about what creatures and plant life inhabit the area and all that fun stuff. We actually learned a lot and I'm sure my boyfriend would've spent all day here if we didn't have an agenda. Oh well - another reason to go back!<br />
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While we drive around the Scenic Route, I kept imagining what it would be like to live and work in Las Vegas or the surrounding area. Imagine seeing a beautiful mountain range like Red Rocks. Would you love it and appreciate it everyday or would you start taking it for granted eventually? <br />
I took a photo of a tourist standing on the rock because I wanted to show the scale of everything. In photos, it just looks like a bunch of rocks and dirt. While you're there, it's amazing to see just how big and beautiful everything is. The ancient handprints were beautiful to see, too. I felt like I was in an episode of <i>Ancient Aliens</i>.<br />
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The day was cloudy but not rainy, which was good because I think if the sun had been out, my poor boyfriend would've been burnt to a crisp! The cloudiness helped slow us down. The entire trip had been all lights and this and that and "it's Las Vegas, we should be partying all the time" and we just needed some time to slow down and appreciate everything. It helped walking around. If my boyfriend had been feeling better, we probably would've walked around more but, like I said, it's all the more reason to come back. <br />
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Red rock got me thinking: we have these kinds of things here in Georgia, why don't we check them out? Because of that, my boyfriend and I vowed to go out on more adventures in our neck of the woods. I guess we both realized that we have been in Georgia for so long, we don't even realize what's around us. Once Summer hits, we'll be adventuring and taking in all the nature we can...shake a stick at? Ha! <br />
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Do you have any plans for Summer? I hope your week is going well!
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-63796300365867031012015-03-19T07:19:00.000-04:002015-03-26T07:25:59.211-04:00Viva Las Vegas! Part 1: Art, Lights and More Lights!<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16798109531" title="Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign" height="320" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8608/16798109531_05e67cebd5.jpg" width="209" /></a>
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As I said in my <a href="http://shelovesyoublog.blogspot.com/2015/03/spsh2015-reveal-day.html">last post</a>, my boyfriend and I went to Las Vegas and it was BEAUTIFUL!! The lights! The things to do! The people-watching! It was crazy! I can't wait to go back. I mean, we had such a LONG list of things to do and we didn't even do half of them! Partly because he got really sick :( and partly because there was <i>so much</i> to do that we couldn't decided on what to do first. <br />
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Luckily, we got to enjoy the gorgeous views from <a href="http://www.palms.com/nightlife/ghostbar">Ghostbar</a> at the <a href="http://www.palms.com/">Palms</a>. It was amazing! They even had this piece of glass on the rooftop part where you could stand and look down 55 stories. At first, I was like, "Pssh...<i>that</i> tiny piece of plexiglass?! The whole patio should be plexiglass so we could constantly be walking over Las Vegas haha!" But once I got near it and saw that it was directly above the "PALMS" marquee lights, I felt a little pang of fear of being that high. I am horribly afraid of heights. The bar is great, though, and the bartenders were wonderful!<br />
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Seeing two <a href="http://www.jeffkoons.com/">Jeff Koons</a> pieces was a total surprise! We stumbled upon them on our way to the <a href="http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/Amenities/Shops/WynnEsplanade">Ferrari showroom</a> at the <a href="http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/">Wynn</a>. It was really hard to capture just how reflective these pieces actually were. It was crazy!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16640895208" title="Tulips by Jeff Koons by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Tulips by Jeff Koons" height="240" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7623/16640895208_ac5746729c.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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We also checked out the <a href="http://www.faberge.com/news/186-thebellagioexhibitsfaberge.aspx">Fabergé Revealed</a> exhibit at the <a href="http://newsroom.bellagio.com/bellagio/latest-news/attractions/bellagio-gallery-of-fine-art-in-las-vegas-presents-faberg-revealed-opening-november-14-2014.htm">Bellagio</a> Gallery of Fine Art. I couldn't take any photos but boy, did I want to! <a href="http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/2014/11/14/152916/25/vegas-travel/It's+Time+For+A+New+Bellagio+Gallery+Of+Fine+Art+Eggs-hibit">The pieces</a> were quite beautiful. <a href="http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=faberge+at+the+bellagio&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ei=zwQIVbqoNoeogwSK94KgBw&ved=0CEMQsAQ&tbm=isch">Check them out</a>!<br />
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One of my personal favorite highlights was taking a ride on the <a href="http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on-the-strip/high-roller-las-vegas/">High Roller</a>. Standing at 550 feet tall, it is the largest observation wheel in the world! the views are phenomenal and I highly recommend going at night because, well, THE LIGHTS!!! <a href="http://www.vegas.com/resorts/the-linq-hotel-and-casino-las-vegas/">The Linq</a> complex is really fun, too. We didn't realize all those things were tucked away in that little area until we headed to the High Roller. That's a return visit right there!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16640850118" title="Outside the High Roller at The Linq by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Outside the High Roller at The Linq" height="200" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8661/16640850118_2abdb85a6d.jpg" width="150" /></a>
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The Linq also has a mural project headed up by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/isigroup1">ISI Group</a> that seems to change constantly. Check out some pieces I caught - including a lovely in-progress one <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(with the ladder)</span><br />
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Vegas was a blast! Everyone had the same joke: "Don't run off and get married in Vegas hahaha!" but there are SO MANY things to do, I totally forgot to take all the photos I wanted of all the wedding chapels! I did snag a few while we were stuck at traffic lights but nothing major. All in all, it was a great trip - except the sick part - but that just means we have to go back! Maybe this next time, my West Coast bestie will join!<br />
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Here's a short little video of our trip<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="https://vimeo.com/122581379">Viva Las Vegas!</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/katziroman">Katzi Roman</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</i></span><br />
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My new friend and I hope you're having an awesome week so far!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-3165581728796857332015-03-15T13:03:00.001-04:002015-03-17T07:13:07.162-04:00#SPSH2015 Reveal Day!Hey everyone! I know I have been neglecting the blog but...my boyfriend and I have been in <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/sets/72157650860005447/">Vegas</a>! I'll do a separate post on that but I'm glad to say we survived - even though my boyfriend came back with an upper respiratory infection. Ouch. More on that later, though, because it's Secret Pen Pal Scavenger Hunt Reveal Day!<br />
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I had a wonderful art blogged named Lorraine <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(who you can find <a href="http://www.lorrainebell.com/">here</a>)</span> and she is insanely talented! Here's the spread I sent to her:
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16201235884" title="The final spread by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="The final spread" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8736/16201235884_b7acfa5bd2.jpg" /></a>
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Check out more after the ol' jump!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16636208680" title="City Explorer's Kit: Marietta Edition by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="City Explorer's Kit: Marietta Edition" height="174" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7651/16636208680_f661094c05.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16636203700" title="Something oddly-shaped by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Something oddly-shaped" height="200" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7636/16636203700_6c360e84d4.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16636203120" title="Something that represents me by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Something that represents me" height="200" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8619/16636203120_657c3cb8df.jpg" width="191" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>1:</b> The full spread // <b>2:</b> A gift for her - she has a quote from the movie Serendipity on her blog so I felt like I'd write it out all pretty on a blank canvas for her so she can decorate it however she'd like. Her journal pages are AMAZING // <b>3: </b>Bad Day Survival Kit - teas, heart confetti and art journaling supplies // <b>4:</b> City Explorer's Kit: Marietta Edition - I took some Instax Minis of landmarks around my new digs // <b>5:</b> Something Monogrammed - since she had posted about <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pysanka">Pysankas</a> on her Instagram so I decided I'd attempt it for her but I couldn't find a nice egg shape so I just made a little one on a small piece of watercolor paper // <b>6:</b> Something Oddly-shaped - some cogs, watches and watch hands for her art journaling // <b>7: </b>Something that Represents Me - Creepy Hearts Club hearts, my favorite Mother Teresa quote, a handmade snail mail pin, an Evil Eye bracelet and some cute stickers!</i></span><br />
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I hope she likes it as much as I had fun assembling it! <br />
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And now for what I received! The package I received was from a wonderful Instagrammer named <a href="https://instagram.com/with.love.melina/">Melina</a>!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16201296424" title="01_Incoming_Package by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="01_Incoming_Package" height="202" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7601/16201296424_bd4a8314e7.jpg" width="320" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16637531859" title="02_Incoming_Package by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="02_Incoming_Package" height="215" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7628/16637531859_064450c2dd.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Here's my new P.O. Box address!</i></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16822568361" title="BrushPen_Paints by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="BrushPen_Paints" height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7598/16822568361_232e6c72cf.jpg" width="265" /></a><br />
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I freaked when I saw the brush pen! I had been looking at getting one or two and trying <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16697761621/">my hand</a> at brush lettering. Melina was in my brain! :)<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16797769966" title="CityExplorersKit_Texas_1 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="CityExplorersKit_Texas_1" height="213" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8727/16797769966_6d7f8a649b.jpg" width="320" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16822528672" title="CityExplorersKit_Texas_2 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="CityExplorersKit_Texas_2" height="209" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8593/16822528672_b8dea3d53e.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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Melina is from Houston, Texas so seeing all these wonderful Texas-related items was so awesome! I freaked out over the Texas map because...I want to visit Texas! It's perfect!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16203707333" title="LittleBaggie_1 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="LittleBaggie_1" height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7609/16203707333_472d5c9cf1.jpg" width="296" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16822559671" title="LittleBaggie_2 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="LittleBaggie_2" height="261" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7631/16822559671_0455180933.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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I loved this tiny easel with 3 tiny canvases! Perfect for practicing more monograms <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(in the style at the bottom of <a href="https://thepostmansknock.com/hand-lettering-and-how-to-make-a-coat-of-arms/">this post</a>)</span>!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16797760866" title="Monogram by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Monogram" height="318" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7649/16797760866_88b250799b.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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Cute monogrammed items!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16822555961" title="OddlyShaped_1 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="OddlyShaped_1" height="213" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7655/16822555961_edda97a727.jpg" width="320" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16636070248" title="OddlyShaped_2 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="OddlyShaped_2" height="131" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/16636070248_fcbea4fe1e.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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Super cute pencil case with Melina's own pompoms! Check them out <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/withlovemelina">here</a>!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16822547221" title="SomethingToRead_1 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="SomethingToRead_1" height="234" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7621/16822547221_ed62a79920.jpg" width="320" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16616315417" title="SomethingToRead_2 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="SomethingToRead_2" height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7623/16616315417_afbbf2d3d5.jpg" width="257" /></a><br />
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Such a cute little book about love! <br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16201273734" title="RepresentsMelina_1 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="RepresentsMelina_1" height="320" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8660/16201273734_3b3857a339.jpg" width="221" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16616320237" title="RepresentsMelina_2 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="RepresentsMelina_2" height="264" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7585/16616320237_8e61c33edd.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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Something that represents her: a pompom, weekly list, cute pink things (!!), a golden unicorn (!!), a cupcake eraser, the cutest lipstick pen, and the perler bead mushroom from Super Mario Bros! So cute!<br />
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I had an absolute blast putting together my package and receiving all these cute goodies! Thanks to Fab for hosting this again! I'm so happy I was able to participate again! I can't wait to see what everyone else sent and received! <br />
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I hope you're having a great weekend!
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An impromptu trip to <a href="http://www.phoenixanddragon.com/">Phoenix and Dragon</a> and a lot of $$$ later, I came home with these beauties! I've had most of these on my list for quite some time and now, these babies are mine! I got a <a href="http://www.healing-crystals-for-you.com/selenite-crystals.html">Selenite</a> that had the most beautiful colors when you hold it in a certain way. It's amazing! I also picked up a small <a href="http://www.healingrocks.info/product/calcite-crystals-0011wq">Desert Rose</a>. I had never heard of it until <a href="http://www.crystalstalk.com/motivationzone/index.php/about/meet-coach-caroline">Caroline</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/CmeClimbinrocks">Contessa</a> showed some on their YouTube channels and I was so smitten, I knew I had to have my own. This one was calling my name! I also picked up a few <a href="http://www.healing-crystals-for-you.com/black-tourmaline.html">Black Tourmalines</a>, a couple of <a href="http://www.healing-crystals-for-you.com/rose-quartz-crystal.html">Rose Quartz</a> pieces, a few baby <a href="http://www.healing-crystals-for-you.com/citrine-crystals.html">Citrines</a> and another gorgeous <a href="http://www.healing-crystals-for-you.com/lapis-lazuli-stones.html">Lapis Lazuli</a>. The big purple one in the center is a beautiful polished <a href="http://www.healing-crystals-for-you.com/amethyst-crystals.html">Amethyst</a> that - no joke - <b>vibrates</b> in my palm. That has never happened before! Usually I feel a little sensation like heat or a loving feeling but never vibrations like this before! I wasn't planning on getting anything from the bin it came from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(because they were bigger, more expensive stones)</span> but once I picked this baby up, I knew I HAD to have it! She's beautiful!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16492315617/" title="Sara Rachele (w/ Chandler on drums!) by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Sara Rachele (w/ Chandler on drums!)" height="240" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8627/16492315617_e771a65735.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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My boyfriend and I accompanied Lauren to the Sara Rachele show at Smith's Olde Bar on Saturday. That's Chandler on the drums! We had a great time and Chandler played amazingly<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> (as always!)</span>. Lauren's parents joined the fun, too!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16658703905/" title="My #spsh2015 package is on its way! Safe travels & I hope the recipient enjoys their goodies! So happy to be a part of this again @wreckthisgirl! Thank you!! 💌 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="My #spsh2015 package is on its way! Safe travels & I hope the recipient enjoys their goodies! So happy to be a part of this again @wreckthisgirl! Thank you!! 💌" height="320" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8578/16658703905_9604aa52e8.jpg" width="320" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16697761621/" title="Super awesome #incomingmail part 2: my #spsh2015 arrived!!!! Thanks so much @with.love.melina!!! I can't wait to post the reveal on my blog!!💌❤️ by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Super awesome #incomingmail part 2: my #spsh2015 arrived!!!! Thanks so much @with.love.melina!!! I can't wait to post the reveal on my blog!!💌❤️" height="320" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8623/16697761621_566daf69a4.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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On the left is the package I sent out and on the right, I have the heart tags from my incoming <a href="http://www.snailmaillove.com/tspsh/">Secret Pen Pal Scavenger Hunt</a> package! I know I've posted a preview of some things I sent out on <a href="https://instagram.com/katzi">my Instagram</a> but I cannot wait to share <i>everything</i>! The package I received was an amazing set of goodies from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/withlovemelina">Melina</a> and I can't wait to post the photos! She sent the cutest things and I'm so thankful! I can't wait for my swap buddy to post her items :)<br />
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I hope you're having a great week so far! What did you do this weekend?
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16446135918" title="Farm things by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Farm things" height="200" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8608/16446135918_b7f11619a0.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16418449149" title="Hey turkey bro by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hey turkey bro" height="200" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8632/16418449149_c43f334fb9.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16602807242" title="Hello friend! by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hello friend!" height="200" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8595/16602807242_efd56657fa.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
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This past weekend, I accompanied my friend, W, to a farm in North Georgia to pick up some farm-fresh things since the weather keeps postponing local farmers markets from happening.
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While up there, we saw the most ominous looking nuclear power plant. We had to ask the lady at the farm what the heck it was since we know nuclear power plants are usually stationed near running water <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(like rivers or the ocean)</span>. She told us it's a coal plant and that sometimes it looks a little scary when it's starting up for the day. What's the first thing we thought? "We have GOT to film that!!" Of course!<br />
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Next, we made some farm friends! I snapped the cute little calf while it was feeding in the cage. Just a note: the smaller calves are put in cages during feeding time ONLY. That way they won't get bullied out of eating. Once they're large enough they can eat with their cage-free friends. <br />
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The turkey approached us rather aggressively but it didn't try to harm us, it seemed a little...stressed out. My friend, W, was suddenly struck by the turkey's anxiousness so she started to talk to it in her soothing voice. Once the turkey calmed a bit, she tentatively went to pet it and it let her! She continued to pet it while talking to it and it eventually became so relaxed around us that it sat down and curled up next to her. It was the cutest thing I've ever seen!<br />
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All in all, it was fun impromptu trip to the farm and I know I'll be going back with as many cameras as I can fit in my car because there are so many great things to on the way!<br />
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Happy Wednesday!
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16542992051/" title="Roses by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Roses" height="320" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8641/16542992051_7431d1cfd3.jpg" width="213" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15928299153/" title="Yellow roses by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Yellow roses" height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7324/15928299153_28ccce05ca.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16362584327/" title="Roses by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Roses" height="200" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/16362584327_85f4c74491.jpg" width="200" /></a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16356871000/" title="My apartment smells the way I think Marilyn Monroe's dressing rooms used to smell🌹🌹🌹 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="My apartment smells the way I think Marilyn Monroe's dressing rooms used to smell🌹🌹🌹" height="200" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7440/16356871000_f131d9cf5c.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
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I was very excited to receive that many roses, to be honest. I love them! They're all so beautiful...but what do I do with <b>dozens</b> of roses? My boyfriend had the grandest idea: make rose simple syrup. Of course! I looked up some rose simple syrup recipes and they all started with the same ingredient: rosewater. It's a lot easier to make than you might think!<br />
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<i>Get the steps after the jump</i><br />
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<b>Step 1:</b><br />
Get all your petals together. I did 3 separate batches: Pink/Orange/Yellow petals, White petals <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(because my boyfriend gave me white roses awww)</span>, and Pink and Red petals. How sweet!<br />
The recipe I found called for 6 cups of rose petals <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(roughly 8-12 roses)</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16542993361/" title="Pink/Orange/Yellow Petals by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink/Orange/Yellow Petals" height="133" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8585/16542993361_b6a3917aa5.jpg" width="200" /></a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16358806407/" title="White Petals by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="White Petals" height="133" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8641/16358806407_fe2cd02d83.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16518701866/" title="Pink and red petals by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink and red petals" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7412/16518701866_9db560c84e.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
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<b>Step 2:</b><br />
Boil the rose petals for 15 minutes in 1 liter <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(4 cups)</span> of water. While each batch boiled, I washed and prepped the next set. It was really easy and I felt a bit like <a href="http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0011584/?ref_=tt_cl_t1">Jean-Baptiste Grenouille</a> from <i><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0396171/?ref_=nv_sr_1">Perfume: The Story of a Murderer</a></i> - except less murder-y of course - I felt like the nice part of him that worked on extracting the essence of the rose petals. It was quite fragrant, although my sense of smell has not quite been the same since my <a href="http://shelovesyoublog.blogspot.com/2009/10/smell-blind.html">smell blindness</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16357223530/" title="Pink/Orange/Yellow Petals by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink/Orange/Yellow Petals" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7401/16357223530_e5dc241bc8.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16544725355/" title="Pink/Orange/Yellow Petals by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink/Orange/Yellow Petals" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7376/16544725355_13b560176c.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15924508243/" title="Pink/Orange/Yellow Petals Boiling by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink/Orange/Yellow Petals Boiling" height="133" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8606/15924508243_df820dd6b2.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Pink/Orange/Yellow batch</i></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16518700586/" title="White Petals by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="White Petals" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7351/16518700586_608096fdbd.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15924509383/" title="White Petals by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="White Petals" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7311/15924509383_b98e3bae4c.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16518702386/" title="White Petals Boiling by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="White Petals Boiling" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7429/16518702386_b672f75aff.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;">White batch</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16518704146/" title="Pink and red petals by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink and red petals" height="133" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8617/16518704146_450d02b792.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15924512793/" title="Pink and red petals boiling by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink and red petals boiling" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7391/15924512793_e416c9e074.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15922133704/" title="Pink and red petals boiling by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink and red petals boiling" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7450/15922133704_a68256e934.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Pink and red batch</i></span><br />
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<b>Step 3:</b><br />
Let the petals cool. I put them into washed and dried Tupperware containers <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(lids off)</span> to cool on my counter. While each batch cooled, I prepped and boiled the next batch <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(after washing and drying the pot and stirring spoon).</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16544728935/" title="Pink/Orange/Yellow Petals Cooling by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink/Orange/Yellow Petals Cooling" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7444/16544728935_14ea64306c.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16543624132/" title="White Petals Cooling by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="White Petals Cooling" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7441/16543624132_52669c3307.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16543630262/" title="Pink and red petals cooling by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink and red petals cooling" height="133" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8609/16543630262_1433cec8d7.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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<b>Step 4:</b><br />
After each batch cooled enough, I strained the rosewater through a fine mesh strainer and funneled the liquid into previously used washed and dried liquor bottles. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, right?!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16543013311/" title="Bottle Prep by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Bottle Prep" height="200" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7375/16543013311_9e7921c61c.jpg" width="133" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16358430559/" title="Pink and Red Petals by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink and Red Petals" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/16358430559_9de615a113.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16543015071/" title="Pink and Red Rosewater by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Pink and Red Rosewater" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7322/16543015071_5286ac2bf7.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15922140524/" title="Rosewaters by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Rosewaters" height="213" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7456/15922140524_08e66be8da.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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I put each batch in the fridge to store. I'm not sure what the shelf life is but I imagine it can't be very long. Hopefully it's long enough for me to take enough of each flavor to Lauren and Chandler's so they can make some rosewater simple syrups to add to their amazing home bar <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(next to <a href="http://shelovesyoublog.blogspot.com/2014/11/adventures-in-kitchen-limoncello.html">my Limoncello</a>, of course!)</span>.<br />
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As for the rest of the roses, well, I think I'll make a batch of yellow petal rosewater, maybe a batch of white and pink petals together and I think I'll gather up some fragrant herbs and things and try this pretty <a href="http://apairandasparediy.com/2015/01/diy-wrapped-flowers-perfect-for-hanging.html">wrapped flowers DIY</a>. I could put them everywhere or give them out to people or both! Maybe I'll even bring some to the office...the possibilities are endless!<br />
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Will you try to make rosewater? If so, please let me know how it turns out!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16376737398/" title="Rose simple syrup by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Rose simple syrup" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7440/16376737398_b51480ecc5.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16562731221/" title="Margarita supplies by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Margarita supplies" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/16562731221_632134c4c9.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16378474797/" title="Tijuana Rose margarita by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Tijuana Rose margarita" height="133" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8563/16378474797_bf9c77b8b1.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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I took my Pink+Red Rosewater and made a <a href="http://cocktails.about.com/od/infusedsimplesyruprecipe/r/Rose-Infused-Simple-Syrup.htm">simple syrup</a> with it to use in a margarita recipe. SPOILER ALERT: It was delicious! My boyfriend calls it the "Tijuana Rose".<br />
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<b>Tijuana Rose Margarita</b><br />
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<li>2oz tequila blanco<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> - I prefer <a href="http://www.tequilaespolon.com/">Espolón</a></span></li>
<li>1oz <a href="http://cocktails.about.com/od/infusedsimplesyruprecipe/r/Rose-Infused-Simple-Syrup.htm">Rose Simple Syrup</a></li>
<li>.5oz Lemon Juice <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">- I prefer <a href="http://www.santacruzorganic.com/products/100-juices">Santa Cruz Organic</a> when I don't have fresh available</span></li>
<li>.5oz Lime juice <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">- I prefer <a href="http://www.santacruzorganic.com/products/100-juices">Santa Cruz Organic</a> when I don't have fresh available</span></li>
<li>.5oz <a href="http://grand-marnier.com/">Grand Marnier</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">- or any other orange liqueur </span></li>
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- Put all ingredients in a shaker. I use the <a href="http://www.thebostonshaker.com/shop/professional-boston-shaker-weighted/dp/428">Boston Shaker</a> I got for my birthday last year <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(thanks Chandler!)</span> but any shaker will do.<br />
- Shake it up with some ice for a few seconds - or until you feel like it's well-mixed.<br />
- Strain into a cocktail glass with fresh ice.<br />
- Enjoy!<br />
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<b>Tips: </b><br />
- Sometimes I add an extra ounce of tequila if I really want to kick it up a little.<br />
- Same with the Grand Marnier - I might add a full ounce or maybe 3/4oz.<br />
- If you don't have Rose Simple Syrup, any <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/simple-syrup/">simple syrup</a> will do.<br />
- If you have it on-hand, use Limoncello instead of simple syrup. It's wonderful! We call that the "Bellissima".<br />
- If you don't have a shaker, put all the ingredients in a glass and stir it with a straw or butter knife or chopstick or spoon or whatever - just make sure all the ingredients are incorporated.<br />
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If you make the margarita above in any variation, let me know! If you have any cocktail recipe ideas for the Rose Simple Syrup, I'd love to hear them!
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I hope you're having a great week!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-40469615765805422372015-02-16T07:36:00.001-05:002015-02-18T12:32:08.868-05:00Valentine's WeekendHappy Monday! If you're in Georgia, you're probably waiting for Snowpocalypse 2015 to come around. I know I am...not actually doing that because I want it to be Spring already!
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16518650696/" title="White Roses by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="White Roses" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7394/16518650696_2bb6ee075d.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16356980568/" title="Tablescape by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Tablescape" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/16356980568_cbb96b4e40.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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I hope you had a nice weekend. I know I did! My bestie and I went on a Lady Date to see FSOG on Friday night. It was hilariously bad. Rita Ora in a terrible wig, crappier-than-the-book dialogue (for reals), and steamy scenes that get ruined by the crappy dialogue. If I had closed my eyes and forgotten what I was in the theater to see, I would've thought I was seeing some sort of comedy because everyone was laughing that much. Seriously. The best part: seeing the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwPR0q5es0A"><i>Magic Mike XXL</i> trailer</a> on the big screen! I can't wait for that one to come out :)<br />
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On Saturday, my boyfriend <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/sets/72157650426881567/">took over my kitchen</a> and prepared dinner for us. It was very sweet because, according to him, he only knows how to cook one thing: chorizo tacos. They were so freaking delicious! I loved every bit of them!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16358366679/" title="Alex in the kitchen by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Alex in the kitchen" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7320/16358366679_8df8a1497b.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15922080654/" title="Corn Tortilla Prep by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Corn Tortilla Prep" height="133" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8608/15922080654_261e1f61fb.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16357188200/" title="DIY crispy taco shells by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY crispy taco shells" height="133" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8576/16357188200_b519ff6a3a.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15924463693/" title="DIY crispy taco shell by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY crispy taco shell" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/15924463693_c54ef283c5.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16358769547/" title="DIY crispy taco shells by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY crispy taco shells" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7447/16358769547_9faacface1.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16542959691/" title="Chorizo by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Chorizo" height="133" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8659/16542959691_4bece731c5.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15922084104/" title="Chorizo and Eggs by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Chorizo and Eggs" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7335/15922084104_b20a5a1407.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16356985358/" title="Crispy Taco Shells by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Crispy Taco Shells" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7452/16356985358_1767286421.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16543578072/" title="Taco Assembly by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Taco Assembly" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7318/16543578072_d1b0d53e4d.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16358377199/" title="Taco Assembly by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Taco Assembly" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7453/16358377199_422f2c59c2.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15924468583/" title="Tacos (+ salad) by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Tacos (+ salad)" height="133" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8602/15924468583_2778b46956.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16356988848/" title="Chef Alex's Chorizo Tacos by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Chef Alex's Chorizo Tacos" height="133" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7329/16356988848_0d1feee53a.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
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After dinner, I supplied the dessert. I didn't take any photos because I was doing too many things at the same time, but I did take some of the finished product! I made a <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/peanut-butter-chocolate-pie.html">Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie</a> - which was delicious. It was even better the next day. I didn't know it at the time I made it but my boyfriend told me that one of his favorite childhood memories was when his Mom would make...you guessed it: Peanut Butter Pie for him and his sister. I had NO idea that was a happy flavor from his childhood! How serendipitous! <br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16344668997/" title="Adventures in dessert: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. This bad boy is setting up nicely in the fridge 😋😄🍴 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Adventures in dessert: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. This bad boy is setting up nicely in the fridge 😋😄🍴" height="200" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7460/16344668997_cb34177d2d.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16544688205/" title="Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie with shaved chocolate by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie with shaved chocolate" height="133" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8562/16544688205_ecba858bf9.jpg" width="200" /></a><br />
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This weekend was full of serendipitous moments. We had a blast! I was even able to <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15922140524/">make something</a> very special this weekend. Post to come soon!<br />
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What did you do this weekend?
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16332628807/" title="Valentines by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Valentines" height="200" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7301/16332628807_13a31fc998.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16518713515/" title="Valentine by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Valentine" height="200" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7377/16518713515_471a0e79cc.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16332471487/" title="#Valentine shoutout to my shorty! by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="#Valentine shoutout to my shorty!" height="200" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7394/16332471487_1b129d98aa.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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Happy <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2322441/?ref_=nv_sr_1">FSOG</a> Day (aka pre-Valentine's Day)! FSOG will be sure to get all the ladies revved up for tomorrow! LOLJK but seriously - Happy Friday!
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What's all this emoji nonsense? Those are *some* of the Valentines I'm giving to my BFFs this year! That's right - I took the emoji route because, well, who doesn't like emojis?! <br />
For one of my "serious" Valentines, I took the classic heart+arrow+banner watercolor approach and added a little sass. I tried doing a pretty 3D version with Illustrator <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(ughhhh)</span> and Photoshop but it just wasn't coming together AT ALL...then I tried to do a pretty little illustration in the style of my new design crush <a href="http://homsweethom.com/filter/personal/About">Lauren Hom</a>, but it just wasn't doing what I wanted it to do <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(because I'm not as pretty or as talented as her *sad face*)</span> so I went with my pretty, tried-and-true method: watercolors, hearts, banners and arrows. After a few crude sketches, I arrived at what you see above: "You'll always be my shorty". I tried a different kind of card stock, which was interesting because the calligraphy ink bled in weird places. That could have been a result of uneven pressure, probably. Oh well! My Valentine received it early and he loved it!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15898368113/" title="Valentines by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Valentines" height="200" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7318/15898368113_4785f50423.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16518554225/" title="Valentines by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Valentines" height="200" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7396/16518554225_dda116ff21.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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So what's with the Cheesy Pick-Up Lines zine? Well, I saw Gala Darling's <a href="http://galadarling.com/article/februarys-megababemission-make-a-mini-zine/">#MEGABABEMISSION for February</a>: Make a MiniZine and at first, I wanted to go serious with a cute guide to ATL's prettiest art pieces <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(which I will probably still end up making, tbh)</span> but in the spirit of Valentine's Day, I wanted to take emojis and make a list of cute and cringe-worthy pick-up lines for a laugh! <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pixdlIdL21Q05MQVVSZmROQ2c/view?usp=sharing">Print one out</a> if you'd like!<br />
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Do you have any fun Valentine's plans?<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Full disclosure: I'm normally not a huge Valentine's Day fan but for some reason this year I feel like spreading the love - not just to my BF, but to EVERYONE! </span>
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That's right! Fab is back at it again with the Secret Pen Pal Scavenger Hunt 2015! <a href="http://www.snailmaillove.com/blog/2015/1/20/the-secret-penpal-scavenger-hunt-2015">Have you signed up yet</a>?! I did and I can't wait to participate again!
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15865354394" title="The prettiest #incomingmail valentine heart! Thank you @lowercase_r! 💘💖❤️ by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="The prettiest #incomingmail valentine heart! Thank you @lowercase_r! 💘💖❤️" height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7419/15865354394_ae63f5971a.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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Isn't this the cutest?! My friend <a href="http://instagram.com/lowercase_r/">Rachel</a> sent me the prettiest scalloped heart valentine! I started assembling some valentines to send out but, once again, I'm behind. Story of my life lol. It also didn't help that I was <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15815547283/">terribly</a> <a href="http://shelovesyoublog.tumblr.com/post/110082585681/the-last-2-days-ive-been-home-sick-feeling-like">sick</a> last week...<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16302249977" title="Untitled by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7440/16302249977_de1d8252fd.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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Here is the prettiest mail from my friend <a href="http://instagram.com/splitthelark/">Kathleen</a>! I always love getting her letters. They make me so happy! And she has the prettiest calligraphy :)<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15865626234" title="Untitled by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="320" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8582/15865626234_c770d5051e.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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I signed up for <a href="http://dangerdame.com/2015/01/21/wanna-be-my-valentine-heres-how-international-valentine-exchange/">Veronica Varlow's International Valentine Exchange</a> and I went on a Googling spree for the name that I drew. I hope I Googled the right person because I dragged my BF on an extreme Steam Punk hunting expedition looking for anything and everything Steam Punk for my recipient - based on what my Google searches told me. The result was the gears and sprockets necklace above plus a few other things. The "Hello Valentine" watercolor was based on <a href="http://www.persialou.com/2014/01/freewatercolorvalentinesprintables.html">this piece</a> from Alexis at <a href="http://www.persialou.com/">Persia Lou</a>. I love it! I used <a href="https://thepostmansknock.com/how-to-paint-watercolor-jewels/">Lindsey's method</a> for watercolor jewels to get my lines all pretty. I hope she likes it!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/16488159625" title="Untitled by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7374/16488159625_6eca07baea.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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My friends and I took a break from playing my new favorite <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buraco">card game</a> to get creative. The result: a marbled clay ring dish for my new apartment! I haven't had much experience with bake clay (not sure if this was Fimo...) but B coached me through it and helped me get this pretty marbled result. I love it!<br />
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How has February been treating you?
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As you may have noticed, I have been away for quite some time over here. I have been kind of active on <a href="http://instagram.com/katzi/">my Instagram</a> but I haven't really been <i>blogging</i> blogging. Why? I'm not entirely sure. One thing I do know is that I <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(still)</span> don't have the internet hooked up at my place - and as much as I thought it was going to suck all the time, it doesn't suck <i>that</i> much. I don't need as many distractions as I thought. No TV has really gotten me to focus on other things. Though I admit, I miss my stories!<br />
One thing I did was get wrapped up in the "Goodbye 2014, Hello 2015" hullabaloo of writing down goals, intentions and manifestations for the new year. Check out <a href="http://louiseandrolia.com/2014/12/30/your-end-of-year-exercises-to-welcome-in-2015/">Louise Androlia's post</a> about it (which was what inspired me to get writing)!<br />
In that hoopla, I resolved to get my 2014 Show Reel DONE. Did I get it done? Absolutely! In fact, I just uploaded it to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/katziroman">various</a> <a href="https://vimeo.com/katziroman">social</a> <a href="https://www.behance.net/KatziRoman">media</a> <a href="http://katziroman.tumblr.com/post/107889355277">outlets</a> yesterday and this morning, so watch it, like it, reblog it, embed it, share it, and all that good stuff, please! Thank you in advance :)<br />
Okay, okay - so what the eff does that have to do with anything? The fabulous Ellie at <a href="http://thisiswhyicanthavenicethingsblog.com/">30, Fabulous and Broke</a> has tagged me in the Self-Care tag. What the heck does that mean? Well...you're about to find out!<br />
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I admit, I've been thinking about this one ever since my nieces were born. Every time I see them, I feel like I need to instill what I feel like my mom instilled into me about being a strong, independent, Latina woman. I always tell them to never be afraid of what people think of them - good or bad. Since they're young, they're still at that "IDGAF" stage kids are at with clothes and saying stuff they probably shouldn't but do anyway and I hope it stays that way. They're lucky though, because they live in New York. I only say that because they get to experience many cultures, people, races, body types...anything and everything goes and I think that's good so that they can keep an open mind about everything. They're got a good family foundation, so I think they can maneuver just fine. As for other kids, I think it's important that the be exposed to lots of positivity via the blog-o-sphere. Tumblr is a great place of acceptance and I always get teary when I see beautiful posts on acceptance blogs. I follow all kinds because they're wonderful and I wish I had that growing up!</div>
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Oh goodness. There are so many. It changes with the seasons, I think haha! Here's my Top 5 for this particular moment:</div>
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"<a href="http://youtu.be/UfGMj10wOzg">Come Get It Bae</a>" - Pharrell Williams</div>
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"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4D5egXVqSg">Walking On Air</a>" - Katy Perry</div>
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"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JJGYpzqHv4">I'm Off That</a>" - Pitbull</div>
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"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQNOmE0Yzv0">Do My Thang</a>" - Miley Cyrus</div>
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"<a href="http://youtu.be/61Qrkmn_ano">F***U I'm Famous</a>" - <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/people/bleona">Bleona</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(my new woman crush forever!)</span></div>
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My mom always tried to get me to quiet my anxieties. She used to say I was born anxious and experiencing my mid-life crisis from the get go. What caused me to be so...antsy? I was always afraid: afraid of upsetting people, afraid of what others thought about me, afraid of the unknown. So I shrank deep into the background. I joke around about why I became a video editor / behind the scenes person for my career and that's because I like prefer the spotlight to be on others instead of myself but I like to know that I helped them look good. Ha! It has been a hard road. Last August, I did something that was really REALLY hard and in November, I moved out on my own - no roommates, no companions...my own space. It's weird. It's wonderful. It's peaceful. It's anxiety-inducing (at times). But it's insanely satisfying. One thing that helped was reading <i><a href="http://www.kriya.org/store_product_detail.php?id=115">Freedom from Fear</a></i> by Paramahamsa Prajnanananda. I read it in the space between my break up and moving in to my new place...TWICE. It was very eye-opening and heartwarming in that I realized a lot of my fear was based on the unknown. But we can't control the unknown, we can only follow the paths that have been laid out for us to choose. I have experienced <a href="http://shelovesyoublog.blogspot.com/2011/07/atlantic-city-final-day-in-nj.html">destiny changing</a> before, so I don't fear it any more. Nothing is set in stone - your life is yours and you have the power to make it whatever you want! :)<!--3--><!--3--><!--3--><br />
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OMG - when am I NOT giggling?! Almost everything makes me laugh/giggle/smile! There isn't a particular person, it can be anyone or anything that can put me in a fit of giggles!</div>
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<b><strong><strong><strong><strong>5. What is something about society that bugs you that you wish didn’t?</strong></strong></strong></strong></b></div>
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There are too many things, I think, but I'll have to focus on the male-centric view of the world. In my male-dominated field, it's tough to get taken seriously. Add to that the fact that I'm Latina and that means I get pushed further and further back into the shadows. Sometimes I feel like I have to work a million times harder than everyone else because of my race and gender and I would love it if we could just STOP. I know I'm not the only one...</div>
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<b><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>6. What is one of your favorite things to do on the weekends?</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></b></div>
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So many things! I love to relax with my bae and watch my stories <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(at his place, of course)</span>, spend time with my friends - though I admit, I have been neglecting them lately, and play a new-to-me card game. I forget what it's called but my Brazilian friend taught it to me and I can't get enough! We recently started playing couples: the BFs vs the GFs and boy does it get heated <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(in a good way)</span>!</div>
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Though it doesn't seem like it because I've been neglecting them, I'm really proud of the <a href="http://creepyheartsclub.tumblr.com/">Creepy Hearts Club</a>. I'm hoping to iron out a solid plan with them so I can get them back up and running properly this year! <br />
I'm also really proud of myself for making really rough decisions <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(you know Libras and their decision making skills)</span> and taking that leap of moving out on my own. It was hard but I'm glad I'm doing it.</div>
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Oh dear - another tough one. There are so many favorite memories! I have such a great time with my friends and I love them all!</div>
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I'd have to agree with <a href="http://thisiswhyicanthavenicethingsblog.com/2015/01/09/the-self-care-tag/">Ellie</a> on this one: <i>Listen to your favorite song. Scream it as loud as you can. Then kick some ass (not literal ass, YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN).</i></div>
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With that said - always know that you are attracting what you put out: if you're feeling down, you get bad stuff in return. Hold your head up high and think of yourself like rockstar and you'll be surprised at what happens. I'm not saying to treat people like shit or anything, just change the air about you. If you radiate confidence <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(even if you're not feeling 100%)</span>, it will still make a positive change. Even something as small as how you dress will help your mood. Remember: You are amazing!</div>
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<b><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>10. Lastly, how do you plan on investing in self-love?</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></b><br />
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I plan on taking better care of myself. I slipped on my diet last year <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(sorry not sorry)</span>, gotten into some bad-ish habits and somewhere in there, I forgot about myself. I plan on speaking my mind more, being more honest with my feelings, letting my feelings wash over me instead of letting them sit in my heart, being more confident in <a href="https://vimeo.com/116491875">my work</a>, letting go of A LOT, and trying to exercise non-attachement. It will be hard but that's all part of the journey, right? Nothing is supposed to be easy!<br />
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Thanks for the tag, <a href="http://thisiswhyicanthavenicethingsblog.com/">Ellie</a>! <br />
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I now tag the following lovely gals:<br />
<a href="http://pepperedthought.com/">Jess</a><br />
<a href="http://mythologyyy.blogspot.com/">Marisa</a><br />
<a href="http://www.snailmaillove.com/">Fab</a><br />
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I hope you're New Year is off to an amazing start!</div>
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<a href="http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/shows/extra-virgin.html"><i>Extra Virgin</i></a> is one of my absolute favorite shows on the Cooking Channel. I have adored Debi Mazar since <i>FOREVER</i> and to watch her and her husband, Gabriele, be adorable in the kitchen is the best! When they made <a href="http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/debi-mazar-and-gabriele-corcos/limoncello.html">Limoncello</a>, of course I was all, "I can do that!" and I put it off for quite some time...<br />
Until I was thinking of the perfect wedding present for Lauren and Chandler. Their home bar rivals that of the fanciest bars and speakeasies around town and I wanted to give them something unique. So why not homemade hooch?!<br />
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Click through to check out the process!<br />
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The process is simple: follow <a href="http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/debi-mazar-and-gabriele-corcos/limoncello.html">Debi and Gabriele's recipe</a>, of course! Actually, the process is very dependent on patience <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(which is something I'm short of)</span>. Luckily for me, my Mom let me have the dark bottom corner of her pantry for this month and a half long process, which meant I wouldn't unnecessarily move it around or open it too early. <br />
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It starts with the peels of 14 lemons. What do you do with the peeled lemons? Make infused water - which is exactly what my Mom did.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15118253982/" title="Limoncello by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Limoncello" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/15118253982_e13848f420.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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Next, add the largest amount of Everclear...EVER <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(6 1/3 cups to be exact)</span>. I had a funny conversation at the liquor store as I was buying the biggest bottle they had. <br />
Check out <a href="http://shelovesyoublog.tumblr.com/post/96187512551/infusing">this little Insta video</a> of the lemon peels macerating.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15095634256/" title="Limoncello by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Limoncello" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3892/15095634256_256c7a6bc2.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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Once the maceration has started, it's time to let it sit in the darkest undisturbed corner of your house for 2 weeks. Once the two weeks is over, it's time for the simple syrup. I used a 2 pound box of Sugar in the Raw for mine because I didn't want to use overly processed white granulated sugar, hence the honey color of the finished product. Next time, I'll prepare a trip to Whole Foods for some special not-overly-processed white sugar so I can achieve that <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=limoncello&safe=off&client=safari&rls=en&prmd=ivnse&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=T7tcVI3xJ4ecNpGXgoAD&ved=0CAUQ_AU">pretty yellow color</a>. <br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15222986686/" title="Limoncello by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Limoncello" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5593/15222986686_746e90a803.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15059307590/" title="Limoncello by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Limoncello" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/15059307590_3e979d48fe.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15245609442/" title="Limoncello by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Limoncello" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5563/15245609442_1ed841d771.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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I was very careful straining the lemon peels from the Everclear mixture. By that, I mean no drop was left behind! Those lemon peels were dry as a bone and I reserved all that beautiful lemon infused grain alcohol to mix in with the caramely simple syrup. Once I had both liquids in the storage container, it was time to let it sit...for ONE MONTH. I let mine go for an extra week because of work, packing and other things but I made sure to shake it up at lease once or twice a week.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/14945260393/" title="Limoncello by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Limoncello" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3929/14945260393_7b7d3800ac.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15565431765/" title="Limoncello by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Limoncello" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3938/15565431765_cbec2fe373.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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Then, it was time for bottling! I had a rough time finding bottles. I went to Ikea - where I got those little baby bottles in front <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(perfect for smaller portions)</span>, Bed Bath and Beyond <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(where I found nothing, surprisingly)</span> and, finally, Target - which was where I got the 4 milk bottles and the larger bottle in the middle. I know for next time I'll probably be better off ordering a set of smaller bottles during the month-long waiting period. I guess time got away from me...there <i>was</i> a lot going on, you know!<br />
According to everyone who has tasted it - including a co-worker's wife who had just come back from Italy - says it's wonderful! My co-worker's wife said you could put straight up Italian Limoncello next to my version and you can't taste the difference! My co-worker said, "The first word after taking a sip was, 'WOW'". I'm so flattered! For my next batch, I want to get the color all nice and pretty for presentation purposes.<br />
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Want to try your hand at making some? It's super easy, I promise! Follow the <i><a href="http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/shows/extra-virgin/recipes.html">Extra Virgin</a></i> recipe <a href="http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/debi-mazar-and-gabriele-corcos/limoncello.html">here</a>! I'd love to see your process and results! I'm looking at you, <a href="http://pepperedthought.com/">Jess</a> :)<br />
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Have an awesome weekend!<br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">PS - the little sticky note that's peeking from the mixing container is actually a little note with loving intentions that I made following <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKoRuhbB4CY">Caroline's instructions</a> for her Crystal Elixirs. I figured why not put loving intentions into my Limoncello, especially for the happy couple! :)</span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-37158940923073920852014-11-04T08:23:00.000-05:002014-11-04T08:23:11.237-05:00Lauren and Chandler's Wedding!<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15697469161/" title="Lauren & Chandler's wedding by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Lauren & Chandler's wedding" height="200" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7463/15697469161_ca2344beea.jpg" width="150" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15675653146/" title="Lauren & Chandler's wedding by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Lauren & Chandler's wedding" height="400" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7527/15675653146_468ca299f3.jpg" width="300" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15514564930/" title="Lauren & Chandler's wedding by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Lauren & Chandler's wedding" height="400" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3942/15514564930_1a74dc194f.jpg" width="300" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15514012338/" title="Lauren & Chandler's wedding by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Lauren & Chandler's wedding" height="320" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3947/15514012338_de4e4d2b96.jpg" width="213" /></a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15513507369/" title="Lauren & Chandler's wedding by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Lauren & Chandler's wedding" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5607/15513507369_359b379894.jpg" width="320" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15675670136/" title="Lauren & Chandler's wedding by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Lauren & Chandler's wedding" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3951/15675670136_2af55d096c.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15514002318/" title="Lauren & Chandler's wedding by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Lauren & Chandler's wedding" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3940/15514002318_35b8e48fbe.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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It happened! Lauren and Chandler got married and it was BEAUTIFUL!! I can't wait to see all the shots <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MeganSaulPhotography">Megan Saul</a> captured from the event because, naturally, I had such a great time reuniting with friends and enjoying myself that I forgot to take photos. Ah well...better to live in the moment, right!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>1-2. Lauren and me</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>3. All the bridesmaids! Lisa, Lauren, Cynthia, and me</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>4-5. Lauren and Chandler in the "Secret Stairwell" at <a href="http://www.thetrolleybarn.com/">the Trolley Barn</a></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>6. Alex and me. We snuck down to the bridal hangout area to take a full-length photo :) (we probably could've just asked somebody to take one...)</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>7. Richy and me. I've known Richy since the good ol' college days. Fun fact: It was through Richy that Lauren and I met! :)</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>7. Lauren's gorgeous bouquet (assembled with love by her Dad)</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>8. Alex's pretty latte. It wouldn't have been a L+C event without coffee, right?!</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Please excuse the horrible iPhone photos - I forgot to bring my little point-and-shoot. It was a rough week, y'all :(</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15325039308/" title="Party time! by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Party time!" height="200" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2950/15325039308_3ef94ece95.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15501902326/" title="Bachelorette party by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Bachelorette party" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3952/15501902326_b58e220acc.jpg" width="150" /></a>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">My new beauty inspiration: the super gorgeous <a href="http://violetchachki.tumblr.com/">Violet Chachki</a></span></i><br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15525067665/" title="Bachelorette party by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Bachelorette party" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5614/15525067665_55eedbc176.jpg" width="240" /></a>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Lauren and the legendary <a href="http://www.hollishollywood.com/2013/02/charlie-brown/">Mr. Charlie Brown</a>!</i></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15338447447/" title="Bachelorette party by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Bachelorette party" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5609/15338447447_fda460851b.jpg" width="150" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15501887856/" title="Bachelorette party by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Bachelorette party" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3954/15501887856_26ef4b6394.jpg" width="150" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15338312190/" title="Bachelorette party by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Bachelorette party" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5605/15338312190_780189cd07.jpg" width="150" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15501896736/" title="Bachelorette party by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Bachelorette party" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3943/15501896736_ef3e2f1140.jpg" width="150" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15338404198/" title="Bachelorette party by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Bachelorette party" height="240" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/15338404198_b061f375a5.jpg" width="320" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15501901866/" title="Bachelorette party by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Bachelorette party" height="240" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5601/15501901866_15f580c9df.jpg" width="320" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15338395528/" title="Bachelorette party by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Bachelorette party" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/15338395528_a9dbb05a2b.jpg" width="150" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15525064175/" title="Bachelorette party by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Bachelorette party" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3948/15525064175_a5b4fda3bb.jpg" width="150" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15338464587/" title="Bachelorette party by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Bachelorette party" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3935/15338464587_044cb31d61.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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We had such a blast!! The night was full of dancing, singing <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(my favorite was a super sexy performance of Drunk In Love)</i></span> and drinks galore! Everyone had so much fun and I'm so glad Lauren enjoyed her night!<br />
With all the Bachelorette fun, we didn't experience any Pride festivities :( Oh well. Maybe next year?<br />
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How was your weekend?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-62188493576218996272014-10-08T08:26:00.002-04:002014-10-08T08:58:38.393-04:00Eclipse Season and a Q+A with my cards<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15290756097/" title="Full Moon 1 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Full Moon 1" height="320" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2947/15290756097_d04d2dc1f3.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15290680808/" title="Full Moon 2 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Full Moon 2" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5606/15290680808_04accb413b.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15474190091/" title="Full Moon 3 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Full Moon 3" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5598/15474190091_e18b3bdb4b.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15290680718/" title="Full Moon 4 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Full Moon 4" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5610/15290680718_58f6bba1c1.jpg" width="200" /></a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15290680698/" title="Full Moon 6 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Full Moon 6" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3956/15290680698_ca57c07e25.jpg" width="200" /></a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15290430729/" title="Full Moon 7 by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Full Moon 7" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3942/15290430729_d7d1a1b70b.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15476962272/" title="Blood Moon by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Blood Moon" height="185" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2948/15476962272_682a1e1907.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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This full moon eclipse has me kinda <a href="http://youtu.be/xZOTJA1QhGw?list=PLtOvx4hRQlWjktGM2GSgIO1CkILTm80PG">freaking out a little</a>. There's a lot of energy associated with this <a href="http://themidheaven.com/11-things-to-do-when-the-moon-is-in-aries/">Full Moon in Aries</a> and I'm kinda secretly but not-so-secretly freaking out about what to do next. I've got this idea of what the next phase in my life should look like and be but the Mercury Retrograde happening right now is preventing me from starting to hash out anything major with it for fear of it getting the wrong energy. I don't know what to do!!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15477497205/" title="King of Pentacles by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="King of Pentacles" height="200" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2950/15477497205_3a2e13b4e8.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15290762550/" title="Full Moon Q&A by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Full Moon Q&A" height="200" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2946/15290762550_b92374a9d3.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><a href="http://www.salemtarot.com/tarotcard_King_of_Pentacles.html">The Kind of Pentacles</a> / <a href="http://www.salemtarot.com/tarotcard_The_Hanged_Man.html">The Hanged Man</a> / <a href="http://www.salemtarot.com/tarotcard_Three_of_Cups.html">The Three of Cups</a></i></span><br />
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I asked my cards to tell me about someone in my life and I got the King of Pentacles for the <b>second</b> time in a row for them - which leads me to believe that the two cards that followed when I asked a follow up question concerning plans with that person means it's gonna be a GREAT thing! <br />
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Now, if I could just practice some more patience, let the Universe guide me by letting go and not doing what is expected of me <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(for once!)</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Hanged Man)</i></span>, we can get to the celebration much quicker <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Three of Cups)</i></span>! That's my interpretation. If you have some insight or your own interpretation, please share! :)<br />
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How is your week going? Did you get to enjoy the Eclipse?<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>PS - concerning The Hanged Man card, I feel like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVhraNCkBnY&list=UU1KIUp4PNCyIwCPTq1hYzWQ">these</a> <a href="http://youtu.be/F6yiEuEYo3I?list=UU1KIUp4PNCyIwCPTq1hYzWQ">videos</a> from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSpiritualCatalyst">Teal</a>, that I had watched earlier in the day, were very fitting!</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-1033499569867803812014-10-07T10:42:00.003-04:002014-10-07T10:42:46.303-04:00The Soundtrack to my Birthday: "Pompeii"Today is my birthday and I'm celebrating by enjoying the various covers of "Pompeii" by Bastille that Lauren has lovingly posted on my FB timeline! It's running joke with us and that song, so it's kinda mandatory on a day like today :) Enjoy!<br />
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This kid is amazing!!<br />
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Beautiful acoustic version from Bastille themselves:<br />
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And, of course, the HOLY GRAIL of "Pompeii" covers:<br />
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Obviously, the next logical step is to record our own cover of it ;)<br />
I hope you have an awesome day!<br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">PS - there are <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=pompeii+cover&page=1">WAY MORE</a> covers to check out!</span></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-16988893710969428792014-10-03T09:57:00.000-04:002014-10-03T09:57:03.952-04:00Instagram Jams!<a href="http://shelovesyoublog.tumblr.com/post/98720492691/foundtreasures-the-cutest-deery-lou-stationery"><img src="http://38.media.tumblr.com/22ca8a1f07d6f6dc765d2277db1033c4/tumblr_ncny4mhWCE1qzzohyo1_1280.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a>
<a href="http://shelovesyoublog.tumblr.com/post/98689628606/shrinky-dinks-fun-with-the-bae-today"><img src="http://33.media.tumblr.com/716337206921724f853470feb6ea4475/tumblr_ncn44iujZN1qzzohyo1_1280.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a>
<a href="http://shelovesyoublog.tumblr.com/post/98988569446/getting-a-jump-start-on-my-valentines-apparently"><img src="http://38.media.tumblr.com/bae09c1885270d83e20d90eeee75895d/tumblr_nctz84Hh6y1qzzohyo1_1280.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15240802519/" title="A delicious guitar-shaped dessert?! Yes, please! #latergram by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="A delicious guitar-shaped dessert?! Yes, please! #latergram" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3934/15240802519_f682faed7d.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Found some cute Deery Lou stationery from FOREVER ago! I may or may not have sent a letter (or two!) // My guy and I got creative with some Shrinky Dinks I found while packing // I followed fellow ATLien, <a href="http://yesma.am/">Erica Loesing</a>'s tutorial on <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2014/09/diy-embossed-cards.html">Design Sponge</a> and created my own embossed cards! I also played around with my faux calligraphy! Is it too early to start thinking about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfZWFDs0LxA">Valentine's Day</a> already? // Lauren took my guy and me to experience <a href="http://rationanddram.com/">Ration and Dram</a> last night and it was AMAZING! I mean - look at that guitar-shaped dessert!</i></span><br />
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Happy Friday!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-81307107791606484982014-09-26T08:56:00.004-04:002014-09-26T08:56:58.558-04:00Instant Adventures #11 + Hospital Fun!<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15075433349/" title=" Rowers gonna row by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt=" Rowers gonna row " height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3854/15075433349_9170a24599.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15268181876/" title="Ooooohhh heeellloooo by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Ooooohhh heeellloooo" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3867/15268181876_7189179381.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="http://shelovesyoublog.tumblr.com/post/97902714391/lunch-dates-sweet-treats-mint-chocolate"><img src="http://33.media.tumblr.com/c5a825145bbdd64d7030f745f0ef0035/tumblr_nc5vknPpgC1qzzohyo1_500.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15307968806/" title="Traffic Instants: Music Midtown / BET Awards / Garth Brooks Edition by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Traffic Instants: Music Midtown / BET Awards / Garth Brooks Edition" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5575/15307968806_2180ccdcc8.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15146318060/" title="Traffic Instants: Music Midtown / BET Awards / Garth Brooks Edition by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Traffic Instants: Music Midtown / BET Awards / Garth Brooks Edition" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3901/15146318060_e432c79ec8.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15355975881/" title="Untitled by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3879/15355975881_49df6ed56b.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15113498497/" title=""Channeling her inner Fly Girl" -- @laurenawrecksus You can do whatchu wanna do In Living Color by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt=""Channeling her inner Fly Girl" -- @laurenawrecksus You can do whatchu wanna do In Living Color " height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3842/15113498497_40a72a7e78.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15340585775/" title="#bionicmomma's knee! () by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="#bionicmomma's knee! ()" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3907/15340585775_0719527902.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15172465510/" title="Fancy hospital breakfast by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Fancy hospital breakfast" height="200" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15172465510_2cb67e6be2.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15172636167/" title="Second breakfast by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Second breakfast" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3854/15172636167_57a9504769.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15358852622/" title="Getting ready to leave the hospital by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Getting ready to leave the hospital" height="219" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3855/15358852622_5191ed1c93.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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I was trying to write a post about my Mom's knee surgery but I just couldn't get my words right so here's a photo post instead!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>1. Rowers gonna row on the Chattachoochee</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>2. A cute face found outside of <a href="http://www.pressedpaninibar.com/">Pressed Panini Bar</a> in the Marietta Square</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>3. Delicious Mint Chocolate Chip gelato from <a href="http://www.sarahjeansicecream.com/">Sarah Jean's Ice Cream</a> in the Marietta Square</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>4 - 6. Instax Minis of the traffic I sat through during the busiest Friday ever: Music Midtown, the BET Awards, 1 of 7 Garth Brooks concerts, and a Braves game all going on at the same time!</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>7. Channeling my inner <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=672Uod0X-1g">Fly Girl</a> with Lauren </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>8. My Mom's knee after surgery</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>9. Fancy hospital breakfast</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>10. Second breakfast, of course!</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>11. My Mom and me right before she was able to go home :)</i></span><br />
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Hope you all had a great week!<br />
Happy Friday!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-27475376306560016012014-09-23T07:00:00.000-04:002014-09-23T07:00:42.361-04:00Weekend Adventures<a href="http://shelovesyoublog.tumblr.com/post/97917944936/trying-something-new-drawing-in-a-gratitude"><img src="http://38.media.tumblr.com/632151bd6260cf81ec32719a730886fb/tumblr_nc65tlWNsP1qzzohyo1_500.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a>
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For my Gratitude Journaling, I'm trying something new. I got insanely inspired by <a href="http://busyweekends.com/notes/">Michelle</a>'s <a href="http://busyweekends.com/notes/2014/09/18/get-messy-drawing-ideas/">Get Messy</a> posts so I decided to try and illustrate items that represent some the things I was grateful for that day - starting with Friday. I didn't want to make them too text-heavy but I did fill out Saturday and Sunday with some text after I took the photos to explain, you know, things like why I illustrated a 1.75 liter bottle of <a href="http://inter.grand-marnier.com/">Grand Marnier</a>* and why there's a random <a href="http://www.ministryofrum.com/rumdetails.php?r=26">Ron del Barrilito</a> bottle** just kinda hanging out on Saturday's page...<br />
I'm having fun with the illustrations but I don't think I'll be able to keep it up much longer. Things are about to get pretty hectic around here!<br />
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How was your weekend?<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*The Grand Marnier was a Thank You present from Lauren's parents. As one of my Maid of Honor duties, I did the envelope calligraphy for the invitations. It was so much fun! :)</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>**My aunt is in town from Puerto Rico and we sipped on some Barrilito Saturday night. Yay bonding! :)</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-46463533346139216862014-09-18T11:34:00.000-04:002014-09-18T12:52:12.045-04:00Fake Animal Facts: Dinosaur EditionIf you don't read Carly's blog, <a href="http://www.zauberbear.blogspot.com/">Zauerbear</a>, you're seriously missing out! Her blog is full of magic and wonder in the best possible way! About a month ago, she posted a wonderful game: <a href="http://www.zauberbear.blogspot.com/2014/08/plastic-animals-scavenger-hunt.html">Plastic Animals Scavenger Hunt</a>, which prompted me to host my own - with a twist.<br />
My friend works ridiculous hours at his job and while I was waiting for him to get off work one night, I decided I'd make the last few hours of his shift fun by hosting my own scavenger hunt only with dinosaurs and fake facts instead!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/14743948148/" title="Let's play a game: #fakeanimalfacts #dinosauredition #scavengerhunt by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Let's play a game: #fakeanimalfacts #dinosauredition #scavengerhunt" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3886/14743948148_fc1316e8f0.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/14744054228/" title="#fakeanimalfacts #dinosauredition #scavengerhunt by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="#fakeanimalfacts #dinosauredition #scavengerhunt" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3897/14744054228_f7f3f3ecda.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/14907728286/" title="#fakeanimalfacts #dinosauredition #scavengerhunt by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="#fakeanimalfacts #dinosauredition #scavengerhunt" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/14907728286_2e2c839c72.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15253740446/" title="They're back! #fakeanimalfacts #dinosauredition #scavengerhunt by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="They're back! #fakeanimalfacts #dinosauredition #scavengerhunt" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/15253740446_6dab6f7cc3.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15090189427/" title="#fakeanimalfacts #dinosauredition #scavengerhunt by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="#fakeanimalfacts #dinosauredition #scavengerhunt" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3919/15090189427_a4829cb323.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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Armed with little dinos and tags, I quickly scribbled a few <a href="http://shelovesyoublog.tumblr.com/tagged/fakeanimalfacts">fake animal facts</a> and attempted to hide them around his workplace. It didn't work exactly the way I wanted it to but he appreciated the sentiment!<br />
I'm going to try again at my job and see if it goes off a little better...<br />
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Happy Thursday!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-3433742910257128642014-09-15T07:29:00.000-04:002014-09-15T07:29:19.792-04:00Weekend Adventures<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15005629039/" title="#foundtreasures: my once beloved Russia bag is back! by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="#foundtreasures: my once beloved Russia bag is back!" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5589/15005629039_3f727f7978.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15006081180/" title="#foundtreasures: Flags! Texas, Welcome, an old Milton High School game day flag, & the good ol Union Jack! by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="#foundtreasures: Flags! Texas, Welcome, an old Milton High School game day flag, & the good ol Union Jack!" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5579/15006081180_ef721c3791.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15029744078/" title="I might be allergic to you but you're just so darn cute! by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="I might be allergic to you but you're just so darn cute!" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3888/15029744078_fb8110a8b1.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15059535699/" title="Westside Provisions District by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Westside Provisions District" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5569/15059535699_fd90ee9148.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15032976289/" title="Splendid indeed by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Splendid indeed " height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5596/15032976289_d39a6cae03.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15245916605/" title="Smoked chicken by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Smoked chicken" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5579/15245916605_48438cc385.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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While I don't mind moving, packing stresses me out. I mean, like, A LOT. I always get hyper-aware of all the stuff that I have and it makes me feel really bad. But I don't think I'm the only one, right? At least with that awareness comes the hidden treasures of what you have, exactly, and it's like finding new stuff all over again!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>1. My "found treasure" Mockba messenger bag</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>2. My "found treasure" random collection of flags</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>3. Kiki, the cutest kitten in the Universe</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>4. Exploring Atlanta's <a href="http://westsidepd.com/">Westside Provisions</a> </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>5. <a href="http://jenis.com/scoop-shops/jenis-westside-provisions/">Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams</a> - my most favorite combo ever: <a href="http://jenis.com/flavors/ice-creams/salty-caramel/">Salty Caramel</a> + <a href="http://jenis.com/flavors/ice-creams/ndali-estate-vanilla-bean/">Vanilla</a></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>6. The most delicious smoked chicken</i></span><br />
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How was your weekend?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-9671959705966935592014-09-03T07:47:00.002-04:002014-09-03T09:18:37.752-04:00Adventures in Baking: Enjoy Apple Pie<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15118229232/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Apple Pie by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Apple Pie" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5574/15118229232_dfe64ba177.jpg" width="150" /></a><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15118230332/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Apple Pie by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Apple Pie" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/15118230332_23de10520b.jpg" width="150" /></a><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15115608751/" title="Apple Pie by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Apple Pie" height="200" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3889/15115608751_54d308fe2c.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15095618256/" title="Apple Pie by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Apple Pie" height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5553/15095618256_d99efae224.jpg" width="150" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/14932040468/" title="Apple Pie by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Apple Pie" height="240" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3908/14932040468_43ea5724b6.jpg" width="320" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/14908114718/" title="I hope this apple pie tastes so good it'll make Dean Winchester cry by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="I hope this apple pie tastes so good it'll make Dean Winchester cry " height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5560/14908114718_8e0e1924d4.jpg" width="200" /></a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15072766836/" title="Weird caramelization but I'm sure it still tastes good! We'll see in a bit... by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Weird caramelization but I'm sure it still tastes good! We'll see in a bit..." height="200" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5552/15072766836_d14d1b9e4c.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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It has been awhile and if you have been following along on <a href="http://instagram.com/katzi">Instagram</a>, you've seen that I'm back in the kitchen!<br />
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I was invited to a Labor Day weekend BBQ and I thought to myself, "There's no way I can show up empty-handed! But WTF do I make?!" Luckily, <a href="http://craftgawker.com/">Craftgawker</a> had me covered. I saw <a href="http://blog.fairgoods.com/maker-stories/2014/07/28/diy-pie-stencil/">this cute little #pie pie</a> on my feed a few weeks ago and it just popped into my head: Put a word on it! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(lol I'm so funny...)</span><br />
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Anyways - I found <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/apple-pie-recipe.html">this recipe</a> from the Food Network Kitchen and got to work. My vegetable peeler went missing, so I peeled the apples "Cowboy style", as I called it, with my paring knife and made a pretty little sugary lemon-apple-spice mix. My kitchen smelled so good!<br />
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For the crust, I used the <a href="http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/perfect-apple-pie/1fc2b60f-0a4f-441e-ad93-8bbd00fe5334">Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts</a> - which came in handy because I didn't want to make the crust by hand <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(I will eventually)</span> - and cut off enough excess dough to put a word on it. But <i>WHAT</i> word could I put on it? I thought about it so much that I almost did the <a href="http://806067870.r.worldcdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Pie_final.jpg">#pie design</a> but I decided that that wouldn't have been as funny for the party I was going to. <i>"Enjoy"</i> seemed to be the cutest word for dessert, so I went with that and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it! There were NO leftovers. None! I felt really proud of myself and I think that I'm now the "Pie Queen" around there, which kinda rules. <br />
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My next attempt will probably be Key Lime, maybe? We'll see! Maybe I'll make it back up to Ellijay for the <a href="http://www.georgiaapplefestival.org/">Apple Festival</a> and get some really pretty apples for another pie...<br />
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Hope you're having a great week!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-49642843614007935092014-09-02T06:38:00.001-04:002014-09-02T06:38:08.635-04:00Incoming Mail: Lucky Dip Club + Gem Party!<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/14850444379/" title="Untitled by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5566/14850444379_670b81c158.jpg" width="320" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/15013888286/" title="She did it again! The cutest #incomingmail from @luckydipclub!!! I LOVE IT!! by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="She did it again! The cutest #incomingmail from @luckydipclub!!! I LOVE IT!! " height="320" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/15013888286_cb8deefda1.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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The lovely <a href="http://instagram.com/p/rXe6ftGpY3/">Leona</a> of <a href="http://luckydipclub.com/">Lucky Dip Club</a> has done it again - this time, with the Think Happy Ice Cream Parlour box! I squealed like a maniac when I saw the parcel in my mailbox and squealed even more when I opened it to reveal all the wonderful goodies inside! What always gets me is the customization. I freaked out when I saw the ice cream cone necklace with my name on it! It was absolutely perfect! everything about this box was wonderful and cute and it puts the biggest smile on my face every time I use the items - especially the wonderful Sundae Girl bag! The Think Happy notebook fits right in and I have been carrying it around with me ever since it arrived! <br />
If you have missed out on any boxes, check out <a href="http://luckydipclub.com/shop/">the shop</a> and either <a href="http://luckydipclub.com/products/pet-parade-box/">order</a> <a href="http://luckydipclub.com/products/tutti-frutti-box/">past</a> <a href="http://luckydipclub.com/products/vintage-florals-box/">boxes</a> or <a href="http://luckydipclub.com/subscribe/">put in your order</a> for the next surprise box! You will NOT be disappointed!<br />
*<i>PS - sign up for the mailing list! September's Magic Forest box sold out in 4 hours!</i><br />
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After watching all of Contessa Miller's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/CmeClimbinrocks">awesome videos</a> about crystals, I took it upon myself to load up on some. I ordered the lot above from Etsy seller <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/IsvaStones?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Isva Stones</a> about a month ago so I had completely forgotten what I had filled my cart with! It felt like Christmas morning when I opened my little parcel! I had forgotten I ordered so many things - like two Chakra pendants, a Rose Quartz pendant, Chakra stones, tumbled stones, a Quartz pendulum, an Amethyst energy booster and a Quartz pyramid. In my defense, a bulk of it was a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/180396338/on-sale-7-chakra-stones-healing-crystals?ref=shop_home_active_23">Treasure Lot</a> so it wasn't like I went totally nuts, right...? I've been wearing my gorgeous Chakra bracelet every day since. I even followed a lot of different advice for cleansing and energizing my stones - I let them sit in salt that W and B gave me that was direct from Hawaii and I saged them right before I put them on <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(the bracelet and the Chakra pendant on the left side of the photo above)</span>. I love them all! I even have them energizing on my windowsill so that they get enough sun and moonlight to charge their energies! All I need now is a chain for the gorgeous Rose Quartz pendant because it is just begging to be worn :)<br />
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Happy Monday!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-80472115428683723162014-08-29T06:56:00.001-04:002014-08-29T06:56:27.456-04:00#YOLOCABIN2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a pretty intense personal thing, I desperately needed an escape. Luckily, my friends and I had scheduled this little cabin getaway well in advance of my personal thing, so it was a welcome relief when it finally came around!<br />
We booked a little cabin on the Cartecay River in Ellijay, GA with the hopes of non-stressful kayaking, resting and boosts to our creativity and we got just that - except that <i>maybe</i> the kayaking was a little stressful <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(due to low water levels)</span>...W and I tethered our kayaks together, which probably made it a little more cumbersome but we had fun getting stuck on river rocks and being thrown around by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(very light) </span>rapids. The boys were in their element, though, and came to our rescue every time we couldn't lodge ourselves out from the rocks! It was really quite fun but the hot tub was even better!<br />
I also found a half gallon <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(HEEEYYYOOO)</span> bottle of <a href="http://www.cabinfeverspirits.com/">Cabin Fever</a> whiskey <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(appropriate, I must say)</span>, which made really great Whiskey Gingers AND a beautiful syrup <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(with fresh fruits)</span> for waffles the next morning! So good!<br />
We even had time to brainstorm ideas and skits for upcoming projects! AND I let go of everything personal by sticking to the hashtag I gave the trip: <a href="http://shelovesyoublog.tumblr.com/tagged/yolocabin2014">#YOLOCABIN2014</a>. I even wrote it on the tag van we hitched a ride with at the end of our kayaking adventure and I put it in the guest book that I just HAD to sign! Fun times!
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Do you have any plans for this long weekend?
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-36141688631654550472014-08-28T07:45:00.001-04:002014-08-28T07:45:32.778-04:00Vegetable Tattoo Prank!<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/14190870625/" title="Tattly temporary tattoos by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Tattly temporary tattoos" height="320" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7361/14190870625_156145ec85.jpg" width="320" /></a>
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Guh! I'm such a space cadet lately! Between looking for an apartment <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(long story)</span>, work, and everything else, I spaced on telling you all what <a href="http://shelovesyoublog.blogspot.com/2014/05/incoming-mail-flowers-from-jess-tattly.html">those Tattlys</a> were for! I ordered <a href="http://tattly.com/products/vegetable-set">veggie tattoos</a> from <a href="http://tattly.com/">Tattly</a> for a prank that went over swimmingly!<br />
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Okay - some backstory: one of my co-workers gets a tattoo every year on his birthday. His most recent was an artichoke. Thinking it represented his <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(fairly new)</span> Veganism, I asked what it was all about. It had NOTHING to do with him being Vegan or sustainability or anything - it had to do with one of my favorite things: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacred_geometry">Sacred Geometry</a>! The artichoke represents the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_spiral">Fibonacci Spiral</a> - the closest thing to perfect in nature. You might be familiar with it if you read <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Da_Vinci_Code">The DaVinci Code</a></i>...or watch <a href="http://www.history.com/shows/ancient-aliens">Ancient Aliens</a>...or <a href="http://thespiritscience.net/about-spirit-science/">Spirit Science</a>!<br />
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In an attempt to poke fun <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(in a light-hearted way)</span>, I ordered the veggies a little too late so we had to wait for the next filming cycle to come around so that we could execute it perfectly.<br />
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A few weeks ago, the production crew and I picked out our vegetables, tatted ourselves up and came up with silly <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(and meaningful)</span> representations for the most hilarious prank!
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/14778127613/" title="Only one of these vegetable tattoos is real... by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Only one of these vegetable tattoos is real..." height="500" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2901/14778127613_fa4553e3ef.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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So clever, aren't we?! Here are our tattoos in left to right order <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(with their "meanings") </span>:<br />
Jeremiah -> Tomato: It represents the cosmos<br />
Brad D. -> Artichoke: The Fibonacci Spiral and Golden Mean<br />
Brad T. -> Eggplant: It represents the Pythagorean Theorem<br />
Tom -> Corn: It represents that you have to peel back the layers to reveal what's inside<br />
Mark -> Carrot: It represents Mu, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coefficient_of_friction#Coefficient_of_friction">coefficient of friction</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(that one was amazing!)</span><br />
Katzi -> Radish: It represents the duality of male and female<br />
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Needless to say, Brad was delighted! He even declared it the "biggest burn of 2014". I even had other office members sport their veggies throughout the week to let it drag out as long as possible. Ha! At least we know we can poke fun and it's all out of love! :)<br />
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Happy Thursday!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7403080521495036839.post-731101792147536352014-08-19T07:12:00.003-04:002014-08-19T10:58:14.696-04:00Secret Project Revealed!<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/13522059104/" title="Behind the scenes by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Behind the scenes" height="320" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3798/13522059104_532d613951.jpg" width="320" /></a>
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/_katzi_/13522056284/" title="Behind the scenes by Katzi!, on Flickr"><img alt="Behind the scenes" height="320" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3756/13522056284_92e77cfc7d.jpg" width="240" /></a>
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So...remember in March when I <a href="http://shelovesyoublog.blogspot.com/2014/03/behind-scenes-work-and-home.html">posted</a> about a secret project? Well - <a href="http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/games/xbox-fitness#1-2">the secret is out</a>! I got to operate camera for the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Wilson">Russell Wilson</a> <a href="http://news.xbox.com/2014/08/xbox-one-xbox-fitness-russell-wilson">workout</a> that was released on the <a href="http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/games/xbox-fitness?xr=shellnav">Xbox Fitness</a> channel last Friday! The company I work for <a href="http://store.mossa.net/pages/mossa-abs">has</a> <a href="http://store.mossa.net/pages/mossa-fight">other</a> <a href="http://store.mossa.net/pages/mossa-power">workouts</a> through Xbox Fitness already but this one was, by far, the BIGGEST!<br />
All the stress aside, it was a fun two days. I mean, watching the set being built, the lighting rig go up, wardrobe...everything production-wise still excites me, no matter how many times I've seen it before. There's just something so fun about watching crews make it happen because sometimes we all forget how many people it actually takes to complete the illusion that we know as "movie magic".<br />
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If you've got an Xbox One, try out the <a href="http://news.xbox.com/2014/08/xbox-one-xbox-fitness-russell-wilson">Athlete Fit with Russell Wilson</a> workout and let me know how you like it! During the R+D phase for it, I took it as many times as possible here at the office, and let me tell you - it's NOT easy but it IS fun! And believe me, it goes by really fast and you'll feel so much better for it :)<br />
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Happy Tuesday!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>**SPOILER ALERT: Russell Wilson is extremely nice :)</i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15654298771258402367noreply@blogger.com0