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Snapshots of D.C.

Holy blog hiatus. It has been busy around here as you may have guessed. Last month, I visited D.C. for a long weekend to visit my little brother who is living out there. I also lucked out as two of...

May 26, 2012 Like

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Caramel Sea Salt Macarons

Whenever I went to Paris when I lived in France, I had to stop and buy macarons. I was actually almost reduced to tears when I couldn’t buy a final box of them at Charles de Gaulle airport because...

Apr 3, 2012 Like

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Airfare 101

For lots of travelers, airfare is generally the most daunting task when it comes to planning a trip. It is often the most expensive portion of a vacation and can dictate what you do, where you go...

Mar 4, 2012 Like

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Boo Radley!

The Oscars were a little underwhelming but Jimmy Kimmel’s spoof after the Oscars with Oprah had me cracking up. I have always really liked Oprah and the fact she can joke around makes me like her...

Feb 28, 2012 Like

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Mountain Madness

Last weekend I hopped a plane to Asheville, North Carolina for a weekend of mountain madness to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of one of my oldest friends. Andy and Caitlin are in law and med...

Feb 10, 2012 Like

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SAG Awards

Did you watch the SAG Awards last night? I don’t remember ever watching them before but I liked how quick and to-the-point they were. No fluff! The Red Carpet was better than the Golden Globes, I...

Jan 31, 2012 Like

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Dusting the ductwork?

I love Groupon. The concept is phenomenal and you are more likely to try things (read: restaurants, salons, activities) that maybe you wouldn’t do if you had to pay full price. So this week, I...

Jan 25, 2012 Like

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Real Life

Um, is this real life? The past couple of weeks at work have not been fun. It sucks when you have to rely on others SO MUCH to do your job and then when you try to throw people a bone, it bites you...

Jan 18, 2012 Like

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Golden Globes Roundup

Did you watch The Golden Globes? I was hoping for more zingers from Ricky Gervais to be honest, I thought he was rather nice. Best moments of the night? Seth Rogen “trying to hide his massive...

Jan 17, 2012 Like

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Colbert 2012

I am already sick of hearing about the presidential election and it’s only January. Nothing like a little humor to lighten things up a bit… (CNN) – Stephen Colbert says he won’t be stopped by...

Jan 15, 2012 Like

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Life

This will bring a smile to your face (unless you hate dorky quote things) I like the one about quitting your job. Too bad that having money is kind of essential. {cm}

Jan 13, 2012 Like

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Asheville, NC

I’m headed to Asheville, North Carolina in a few weeks for a quick weekend of fun with one of my oldest friends. We will be a group of 16, it should be a great time. However, I really don’t know...

Jan 10, 2012 Like

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Movie Review

I’m always a little behind when it comes to books and movies. I’m not a big movie-goer because I can’t justify the cost so when I do watch newer movies, I’m a massive fan of Redbox. Today I had the...

Jan 4, 2012 Like

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Resolutions

Happy New Year and Meilleurs voeux! I hope you did something fun last night! I almost always make New Year’s resolutions but am generally not the best at following them. I think the ones I’ve made...

Jan 1, 2012 Like

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Year in Review

2011 was an interesting year for me. I started the year off teaching and just enjoying my life in France (looking back now I should have enjoyed it more). Afternoon coffee dates, trips to the...

Dec 30, 2011 Like

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Six Tips from Your Future Self

Here is an article I found today on CNN that I really enjoyed. As the New Year is upon us, it’s important to remember these things, especially number 6! CNN – In an episode of the popular sitcom...

Dec 28, 2011 Like

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Ho Ho Ho!

Merry Christmas to everyone! May your bellies be full and hearts content! {cm}

Dec 24, 2011 Like

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ABCs of Travel

Found this cool ABCs of traveling on another blog and wanted to fill it out myself! A: Age you went on your first international trip: I think around 13 or 14? I drove with my aunt and brother to...

Dec 23, 2011 Like

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I got ponies?

In the spirit of Christmas, I recommend watching this video clip in its entirety. It is downright hilarious. {cm}

Dec 22, 2011 Like

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Santa’s Coming…

I have to admit it just doesn’t feel like Christmas this year, even though we have fresh snow on the ground. I’m not sure what it is, but I’m a little nostalgic for Christmas in France. I miss the...

Dec 17, 2011 Like

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Skin Confession

I caved and bought one of the hottest wish list items this season two months ago. I never really had any skin issues as a teenager other than dry skin from the brutal Wisconsin winters. In my...

Dec 16, 2011 Like

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Gift Guide for the Wannabe Frenchy

Short of gifting a trip to Paris, here are some of my favorite French-inspired gifts for those on your list this holiday season. {via} Savon de Marseille – Soap made from olive oil, much nicer and...

Dec 10, 2011 Like

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Season of Giving

It has always been my opinion that time is more valuable than a monetary gift but both surely do good and both are needed. I volunteered for two years at an organization that many people have heard...

Nov 29, 2011 Like

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Happy Turkey Day

Last year, 20 of us Americans and Frenchies had a grand Thanksgiving feast and all went around the table to share what we were most thankful for. It seems obvious to give thanks on Thanksgiving but...

Nov 24, 2011 Like

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Traveling 101

One of the most common questions I get from people after they learn I lived and worked in France is, “Well, but, aren’t the French rude?” I can’t help but think, wait, huh? I have a theory about...

Nov 23, 2011 Like

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Weekday Update

I’ve always been hugely interested in the news. In college, I scrounged up my spare change every Sunday for a chance to have a real, tangible paper in my hands. I think it’s incredibly important to...

Nov 9, 2011 Like

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The Karkrashians

I think comedy is so difficult to get right, especially when you have a broad audience. If you follow popular culture in the slightest, you have undoubtedly heard all about the Kardashian divorce...

Nov 8, 2011 Like

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Mac attack

According to the New York Times, “the macaron is the anti-cupcake.” Click here to read more of this interesting article on macarons. Apparently, I need to move to New York, I can’t find them...

Nov 6, 2011 Like

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25 before 25

I think it’s important to have goals but sometimes it’s hard to reflect on what you actually want until you put it down in writing. In roughly nine months, I’ll turn 25 which is significant in my...

Oct 29, 2011 Like

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Quote of the Week

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Oct 28, 2011 Like

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macarons & mirabelles

Snapshots of D.C.

Caramel Sea Salt Macarons

Airfare 101

Boo Radley!

Mountain Madness

SAG Awards

Dusting the ductwork?

Real Life

Golden Globes Roundup

Colbert 2012

Life

Asheville, NC

Movie Review

Resolutions

Year in Review

Six Tips from Your Future Self

Ho Ho Ho!

ABCs of Travel

I got ponies?

Santa’s Coming…

Skin Confession

Gift Guide for the Wannabe Frenchy

Season of Giving

Happy Turkey Day

Traveling 101

Weekday Update

The Karkrashians

Mac attack

25 before 25

Quote of the Week

Veri

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