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pannycakes | Elle Strike

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Almond bars →. Confession: I’m not a big fan of pancakes. When we go as a family out to breakfast I tend to get lunch – breakfast food is no great shakes to me. The one caveat is my mom’s favorite weekend treat growing up – banana pancakes with coconut syrup. Of course, neither Jeff nor Olive will eat bananas, so…. sigh. As I said, no pancakes for me. Have I mentioned how much I love this kid? 3 teaspoons baking powder. 1½ teaspoons baking soda. Frac34; teaspoon salt. Frac12; cup milk. 13; You must...

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Moments and Memories | Candid Karina

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February 8, 2012} Moments and Memories. I had this dream last night, and in it, I was with The Soulmate. This all happened a very long time ago, and I haven’t spoken to or heard about him since. I have more than once wished for him happiness. I truly hope he’s found love with someone else, and has allowed himself to heal from his wounds and move on. Left wondering where he is now. Wondering what ifwondering why life has this way of playing mind tricks on you. Sonia @ 10:34 pm [filed under All the Boys I'...

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Wrapping up 2011 – Goals for 2012 | Candid Karina

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January 1, 2012} Wrapping up 2011 – Goals for 2012. Here we are in 2012, a New Year full of new promises and hope. But before I jump in, I thought I’d take a second to look back and review how I did on my 2011 Goals for the year. I don’t make resolutions, I stopped doing so years ago. Now, I have goals. Here are my 2011 Goals (and how I did on each):. 8211; FAIL. BIG FAT FAIL. Sigh…. lol. 2 Run a 10K. Yep, I did thatI put that out there. Because wellwhy not? AND I reached my goal of doing it in under 1:20.

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One Year – One Word | Candid Karina

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January 6, 2012} One Year – One Word. Main emphasis, area of concern, concentrated quality, sharpness of vision, center, spotlight, heart. My biggest trouble in being productive has always, without question, been my inability to focus on any one thing at a time. What I do not lack, is passion. I am deeply passionate about many things. Writing, music, reading, travel, running, dancing, nature, photography, family, friends, shopping, food, technology, moviesyou get the picture. And I’m throwing in a bonus ...

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On Dating… | Candid Karina

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January 19, 2012} On Dating…. For the record, just to catch you all up, since this blog is making it’s SLOW return from a sleeping beauty like slumber the last year or so, I am, in fact, still single. And although my relationship status has not changed, my attitude about dating has. For quite a long time now, I have been on this self-imposed dating hiatus. I needed a break from men. And then, it seemed, I just didn’t realize how that break turned into a way of life. Being single suited me. Somewhere alon...

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Things single people (okay, fine, I) wish their (my) non-single friends would remember… | Candid Karina

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January 30, 2012} Things single people (okay, fine, I) wish their (my) non-single friends would remember…. Because odds are, if we are friends, we have these things (lifestyles, interests, personalities) in commonand if you wouldn’t date themwhy should I? But come armed with the reasons why you feel I will want to meet or get to know this person. If you’re not in the habit of introducing me to, or trying to set me up with EVERY single guy you meet, I’ll listen when you have a suggestion for me. Let me co...

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Jane In Her Infinite Wisdom: It Was Either Somali Pirates or Ninjas...I'm Not Sure Which

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Sunday, February 12, 2012. It Was Either Somali Pirates or Ninjas.I'm Not Sure Which. Yesterday was kind of a strange day. One of those days where I was puttering about, getting some things done around the house, running to the grocery store, and spending time with Noodle. I didn't realize I hadn't eaten anything at all except coffee until about 6 pm. I was not drunk. It was my face. It looked kinda bad. The hospital isn't far from here. Lex got me checked in and then went out to park his car and wai...

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Settling Down… | Candid Karina

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January 23, 2012} Settling Down…. Would you “Settle” for Mr. or Mrs. Not-So-Right if your only other option was to remain single for life? YES – 31.25%. NO – 68.75%. Read more: Should you settle or remain single? Http:/ mix1041.radio.com/2012/01/18/should-you-settle-or-remain-single/#ixzz1k9fotIrs. I came across the above survey recently, and I’ve got to admit, I’m kind of stunned at the percentages. Over 30% of people say they would rather Settle with the wrong person than be single? Because, on my own?

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Back To School…or not. | Candid Karina

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January 24, 2012} Back To School…or not. Yesterday, I accompanied a friend of mine, who is returning back to school as an adult, to the local community college bookstore, so she could pick up 2 text books. I graduated college 15 years ago (gulp), and haven’t taken a single college course since. I have more than once considered going back to school for a graduate degree. Very recently I started really considering doing this, and have spent some time indulging my what if scenarios. So, I’m thinking about it.