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I’ve recently had a great session with a friend of mine and discussed blogging, writing, hobbies… etc.  I say ‘session’ because it was hours and hours of sitting and talking and covering many subjects of life.

It was a lot to take in…

But the Guinness helped. haha!

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I don’t have a specific direction for this blog.  I’ve been browsing a lot of blogs and looking at how there are those who have a specific platform and then some that have their platform that occasionally get personal.

Here is where you’ll read about on this space of the internet:

my faith

what I eat

recipes

rants/vents

photo posts (my bud, Sarah, is so good with this)

life events (as I am a single 27 year old lady)

That’s all I’ve got.

Happy Saturday Friends :)

 

Happy (belated) New Year! Let’s talk resolutions? goals? plans?

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I’m not fond of resolutions or had really committed to making a resolution.  I like the idea of goals and planning, I’m someone who likes to make plans, but this stuff has always been something I’ve failed at.  I rather think of it as ‘making a commitment and following through.’

So with it being the new year and all, I’ve opted to read a lot of what people had to say about making resolutions and what you should do instead of making resolutions.  I took the time to do this because there are some changes/improvements that I need to make for myself.  And honestly, I’m just not sure how to get my freakin’ butt in gear with this stuff.

 

So, here’s what I’ve read:

 

Jon Acuff’s 52 & 7

I’ve written in my journal about this.  I’m committed to this idea, because it’s a

great way to keep what you like and don’t like.  This is realistic for me.

 

10 Things Wrong With Your New Year’s Resolutions via Time Management Ninja

What’s great about this: time management is on my list of things to improve.

It needs serious improvement.

 

A new year in Christ: 8 new ways to live – Pastor Mark Driscoll – The Washington Post

 

13 Signs You Need to Get Unstuck via Relevant Magazine

(I get the magazine, but you should totally sign up to unlock the full article)

 

5 Ways to Slow Down in 2013 via Relevant Magazine

After living in France, I realized how I tend to not slow down.  Some days I get

flashbacks of rushing into the kitchen and being asked why I’m moving so fast

in the morning and I responded with how I tend to run late and I need to get to

my day and the woman I lived with simply said, “the whole world runs late! stop!”

My French family certainly shared some day to day wisdom with me.

 

5 Questions to Begin 2013 – Nicole Unice

This was an extensive journal entry for me.  I plan to write and share about it

on here!

 

How to Pick New Year’s Values – Renee Fisher via iBelieve

I like values, not goals or resolutions, but values to improve.

 

Do you remember? – Seth Godin

Love this.  Resolutions rarely work, so take inventory.  I should be able to take an

inventory on life, especially if I do that for my vegan pantry to plan for my bulk shopping.

 

Have you read anything about resolutions and goals for the new year that has inspired you?

Do you have a plan?

 

HAPPY (belated) NEW YEAR!

Office Wear

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I’ve had a few conversations lately about office wear and Mark Zuckerberg’s hoodie.  You know what?  I think Mark Zuckerberg should be able to wear his hoodie on Wall Street or wherever he wants.  He’s proved himself as someone who can handle business and takes it seriously.  He’s had to make some serious decisions.

I don’t think I should have to wear a business suit to be taken seriously.  Sure, presentation does mean something; but, I don’t think I have to take away my personality to prove I’m serious or that I’m capable for a job.  I’ve added some flair to business attire here or there… but I still felt boring.

Right now, I’m taking part in a business venture that requires some professional dressing up.  I’m not too into it.  I’m trying to be creative and sneaky, but I’m still getting that eyeballed up and down look.

At least I iron my clothes.  Geeze.  I may own too many spray bottles of Downy Wrinkle Release (seriously, it’s the best), but that’s only for emergencies.

 

Thoughts? Opinions?

Do you need to ‘dress up’ for work? business attire or business casual? Or, can you just slap on jeans and t-shirt?

Life on the Internet

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Want to communicate with me a little more?  Sometimes it’s easier, cause I have problems sitting on my butt in front of the computer screen outside work.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rach.lucero

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/rachellerenee/

Instagram: rachellerm

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/rachellerm

I’m hoping to have an Etsy shop up soon!  In case you didn’t know, I enjoy crocheting.  I’m not super advanced or anything, but I make a darn good scarf!

Any requests?

Should I be following you anywhere??

Odds & Ends

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Here’s what I’ve enjoyed on the internet this week!

May you’ll enjoy it too?

This week Carlos Whittaker really hit me with this blog post:

Anxiety/Depression… The Church’s Dirty Little Secret was a relief to read.  I mean, it’s unfortunate that Carlos Whittaker has anxiety.  I understand what that’s like, but I really dislike that it’s something that is hush hush in church.  I was ostracized as a teen in youth group because of anxiety issues I had.  Sometimes they re-visit.  I don’t believe that it’s because you lack a strong relationship with God or you let your emotions get the best of you, or other statements that people like to say.  If anything, the anxiety I had, and sometimes have, helps me become closer to God.  It makes me more aware of things that He should be invited to attend as well.

Jimmy Fallon & Carly Rae Jepsen with The Roots:

HOW CUTE IS THIS?  I’d like for them to put this in iTunes.

Jimmy Fallon, Carly Rae Jepsen & The Roots Sing “Call Me Maybe” (w/ Classroom Instruments)

Sarah takes a picture everyday and shares it with the world.  We’ve never met in person, but she’s one of the neatest and sweetest peeps I’ve met in this world.

It’s summer time and I’d love to make some Layered Peanut Brittle Ice Cream Pops.

On the other hand, it’s summer and it’s a good thing I’m single because I’d eat this Fresh Garlic Confit on EVERYTHING.

 

What have you liked on the internet this week?

 

What I Ate Wednesday: Snacks

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YUM.

Thanks to Jenn for hosting and for June’s theme!

Fact: Some of my friends became my friend because they’d notice my snacks and start talking to me or because I would offer some of my snack to them.

Now that it’s warmer outside, I rather eat cereal or overnight oats instead of toast, pancakes or anything that’s warm.  My local Trader Joe’s had a great deal on organic blueberries and they have been a nice addition to my oats:

(rolled oats, almond milk, splash of vanilla, agave nectar, blueberries)

Instead of consuming loads of coffee this week, I’ve reclaimed the extra 10 minutes I was using to apply more concealer to just make a smoothie for when I get to work:

(coconut milk, strawberries, raspberries, frozen banana, splash of vanilla, Vanilla Raw SunWarrior Protein Powder, agave nectar for taste)

Dinner:

(Field Roast hot dog, guacamole, black bean dip and hot sauce)

These are the best:

I loooooove these.  I also love that when I’m not having a lazy Saturday morning I can easily recreat them in my kitchen.  It’s great that you can easily get your hands on all the ingredients.  You can also improve the list of ingredients too! (that’s a future post!)

During my work week I tend to only have 3 basic meals and a smoothie.  I used to have fresh fruit as a snack between lunch and dinner… but then I got really busy and completely ignored the once daily snack.  I’ve been thinking about how  I need to bring that back.  My weekend snacking is normally pita chips & salsa or whatever fresh fruit I have lying around.  I should start snacking on more veggies…

Oh, and those blueberries are great with a scoop of SO Delicious Vanilla Bean coconut ice cream as a late night snack :)

Do you prefer coconut milk ice cream or almond milk ice cream?