tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89027470083149219272024-03-19T06:02:17.534-07:00Made with Butter and LoveA California girl living in Paris, France. Learning and indulging in all things French and pastry.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.comBlogger297125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-40122894850674271922013-08-04T09:47:00.003-07:002013-08-04T09:47:42.348-07:00Come on over!I've moved to a shiny new blog! Come and join me at my new corner of the internet: <a href="http://www.lapechepatisserie.blogspot.com/">La Pêche Pâtisserie</a> and lets be friends again!<br />
<br />
On the blog now: a recipe for brown butter glazed madeleines<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx4mdmcTbj1yWm7kJHQfIRn6EHDI-2EDAvUD3NMF7DhgZR_zEKVCRZWzbjIwsv3MOoqN_W1F0b33clLHOpUm-wNIrL1E99oKJ53NNZttFo94bQoNl0VFybPzBM1aw2AtzxnYNSwuw-buo/s1600/IMG_6753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx4mdmcTbj1yWm7kJHQfIRn6EHDI-2EDAvUD3NMF7DhgZR_zEKVCRZWzbjIwsv3MOoqN_W1F0b33clLHOpUm-wNIrL1E99oKJ53NNZttFo94bQoNl0VFybPzBM1aw2AtzxnYNSwuw-buo/s400/IMG_6753.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
come and get it!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-1212515159419704562013-07-07T18:37:00.000-07:002013-07-07T18:37:03.972-07:00Join the conversation!Over at my new <a href="http://lapechepatisserie.blogspot.com/">blog</a>! I'd love to have you familiar friends come join me! I'm talking about my new life in Colorado and of course pastries and PARIS! :)<br />
<br />
Bisous!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqfRJ_8wQjDzQ4M3ISmwo9QKuKVxmGoz2WwNK__FeZCdieTeQKpga8KDbL4rkQhAPXG__5-Zg-FimE1yPyzcO6EUmskR9pfczdyyxeLBqbI2Cfdpudb7EKPE6BhNAE8SWaF29QOZW5Rg/s1600/IMG_6681.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqfRJ_8wQjDzQ4M3ISmwo9QKuKVxmGoz2WwNK__FeZCdieTeQKpga8KDbL4rkQhAPXG__5-Zg-FimE1yPyzcO6EUmskR9pfczdyyxeLBqbI2Cfdpudb7EKPE6BhNAE8SWaF29QOZW5Rg/s320/IMG_6681.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-91105113228103271762013-06-25T10:02:00.000-07:002013-06-25T10:02:02.260-07:00I'm back in the blogging world! Hi everyone! Wow, its been a long time! I really loved sharing my Paris experience with you all last year. I can't believe it has come and gone already!<br />
<br />
I took a little break from the blogging world while I was adjusting back to life in America but I am happy to say that I am back in action! I will be blogging at a new <a href="http://lapechepatisserie.blogspot.com/">location</a> about life here in Colorado, pastry, and lots of other fun stuff (including lots of French things!)<br />
<br />
I hope you will join me over at my new <a href="http://lapechepatisserie.blogspot.com/">page</a>! Sending lots of love and happiness your way!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-55381072708254119472012-12-21T17:43:00.001-08:002012-12-21T17:43:17.315-08:00Home Sweet HomeHi guys! Just a quick post to let you know that I am safely back in America.<br />
<br />
Trying to adjust to driving a car, the terribly dressed population, the extra large size of everything around me and jet lag.<br />
<br />
Its been 24 hours and so far its been okay. Its sooo wonderful to see everyone but I feel a bit of sadness knowing how very far away Paris is from me now.<br />
<br />
Report back when I get more settled! Have a great weekend! xo.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-20666504879322795102012-12-16T03:20:00.000-08:002012-12-16T03:20:28.982-08:00moving is making me unstable4 days and I will be walking through LAX to meet my family, Mike, little Tay and Manda. I can't believe it. I've said it before, but its true.<br />
<br />
The past week has been crazy. This move has got me feeling like an unstable person. There are all kinds of emotions going on in my life.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjZ5MCdgcCIx3lDFRU3a90F8DPf5mRCnRbPdIiMR6ad2yIasnS-vJ33lRvVqa7wPIXzSEvEBlwGCuKrBIVATnTmZobql3r3Mezd5ee3gMOQq3v-BzYATUtIEFPqxo_YOTiEuyMYBhB3E/s1600/IMG_6072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjZ5MCdgcCIx3lDFRU3a90F8DPf5mRCnRbPdIiMR6ad2yIasnS-vJ33lRvVqa7wPIXzSEvEBlwGCuKrBIVATnTmZobql3r3Mezd5ee3gMOQq3v-BzYATUtIEFPqxo_YOTiEuyMYBhB3E/s400/IMG_6072.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>view from Pere Lachaise cemetery</i></span></div>
<br />
In a given day I feel...<br />
<br />
HAPPY to go home and see my friends and family<br />
SAD to leave the friends I've made here<br />
<br />
HAPPY to be back to the comforts of home<br />
SAD to leave my little Parisian flat<br />
<br />
HAPPY to have had this amazing experience<br />
SAD that it is over<br />
<br />
HAPPY to start a new future<br />
SAD that the economy is trying to ruin my life and keep me unemployed forever<br />
<br />
HAPPY to know that in-n-out in waiting for me<br />
SAD that i won't be able to have pain chocolat and crepes anytime i want<br />
<br />
Its a roller coaster to say the least. I'm trying my best to stay calm and reasonable. Any tips on how not to lose it?<br />
<br />
And I can't leave this post without wishing a HUGE <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY </span></i></b>to my amazing father! He is a great reason to be excited to come home. I can't wait to see you Dad! Joyeux Anniversaire!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMfTbGwMfSA_99oMoNOoXfxAB4CMSzq7Jlq2sm-9KyYzRe_fxEQSqs3IGgQ3HHgaGvLmmu4tKHJ77YTMvNtuL5MedU-F_rKVEkmxLJwPFtswHMLmg-XtWqpbh5YCZUApLtTn0vdSjYVA/s1600/IMG_1488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMfTbGwMfSA_99oMoNOoXfxAB4CMSzq7Jlq2sm-9KyYzRe_fxEQSqs3IGgQ3HHgaGvLmmu4tKHJ77YTMvNtuL5MedU-F_rKVEkmxLJwPFtswHMLmg-XtWqpbh5YCZUApLtTn0vdSjYVA/s400/IMG_1488.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-4073023813171343762012-12-14T02:40:00.001-08:002012-12-14T02:40:40.364-08:00I love Kouign AmannParis has a delightful array of pastry to try. The chefs are constantly competing with each other to come up with the best croissant or the best new surprising cake. Things can get pretty "innovative" and sometimes it adds up to a disappointment but when you find a pastry chef that does a classic <i>perfectly</i>...well, its lovely.<br />
<br />
Kouign Amann has been popping up around the city this winter, probably because its heavy, warm and full of delicious, comforting salted butter. I remember trying one when I first arrived in Paris (not knowing what it was or what to expect) and I didn't really enjoy it. Clearly, I did not know pastry at all then! Because this pastry is so wonderful I just can't live the rest of my life without it. <i>And I think I love them event more because they are a regional pastry from Brenton (aka: Brittany).</i><br />
<br />
Thank goodness for <a href="http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2005/08/long-live-the-k/">David Lebovitz</a> coming through with a working recipe for me to try when I get home. I take back what I said <a href="http://withbutterandlove.blogspot.fr/2012/03/dear-david-lebovitz.html">before</a>, David.<br />
<br />
I bought myself some individual kouign amann yesterday so I could treat myself for breakfast today and clearly enjoyed it too much to take a photo for you all. So here are photos from the shop where I bought them. I don't really recommend the shop for his chocolate or anything else (even though he is an MOF) but if you are in the city looking for a treat, stop in and pick up some kouign amann. I recommend the salted caramel. You'll die a little and go to butter heaven. <i>*Heat these babies up in the oven for a few minutes before you eat them and it will be even more amazing.</i><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8O6LYkSefzKVULFDo2WO5DDQmmnV0LnhQEVBDHaX1YISzHBN7Dts52KmLt9YYGXbJNDdQFYeHn7G4ERKpGbcXBjTo5RlrNfVxktXIV1nx8rmcltQ3wX4eMXu2IEsAa1hmnE17zY2t02c/s1600/7+Georges+Larnicol+Kouignettes.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8O6LYkSefzKVULFDo2WO5DDQmmnV0LnhQEVBDHaX1YISzHBN7Dts52KmLt9YYGXbJNDdQFYeHn7G4ERKpGbcXBjTo5RlrNfVxktXIV1nx8rmcltQ3wX4eMXu2IEsAa1hmnE17zY2t02c/s400/7+Georges+Larnicol+Kouignettes.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xfBdGi0ql4XGXTGAzdqksEZG4wEjE6KpnTSBKCaUusltFEhugYXwEIj0_LS7WiCg73jdF1smn42924wuMcAZ8IEwE44cYsHR7n3Fcc0wVE0PDX2dCxUNGVMMve3FqMPovNVD_IOvkLA/s1600/DSC07554-620x350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xfBdGi0ql4XGXTGAzdqksEZG4wEjE6KpnTSBKCaUusltFEhugYXwEIj0_LS7WiCg73jdF1smn42924wuMcAZ8IEwE44cYsHR7n3Fcc0wVE0PDX2dCxUNGVMMve3FqMPovNVD_IOvkLA/s400/DSC07554-620x350.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
You're welcome.<br />
<br />
Georges Larnicol, MOF<br />
132 Blvd. St. Germain 75006<br />
33 1 43 26 39 38<br />
<a href="http://www.chocolaterielarnicol.fr/">http://www.chocolaterielarnicol.fr/</a><br />
<br />
*he has many boutiques throughout Paris, this is just one location.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-56348273590455097212012-12-12T05:45:00.000-08:002012-12-12T05:45:49.761-08:00The list: America.So, a week from tomorrow I will be boarding my flight to LAX. Weird.<br />
<br />
I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed with mixed emotions. Of course I'm excited to be home for the holidays and see my friends and family that I have missed so much but ...how do you <i>leave</i> Paris? I haven't figured it out yet.<br />
<br />
So, in the spirit of trying to get myself fired up for life back in America. Here is the other part of the <a href="http://withbutterandlove.blogspot.fr/2012/12/the-list-paris.html">list</a>.<br />
<br />
<b>Things I am excited for in America.</b><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYW46dNcMe-lFA0MCpXuCgOSFr5At2CI6zCbHMXVy2sdWDzi7aSo_G7eOY6BSVaJOIjJfOjlJGZ6G4KIo4quoF2DYdX3iG5JPiK3S93atk30_Ak2EMZ1BJZHQAHZayJ2WnpVfc2-lkcg/s1600/P1010517.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYW46dNcMe-lFA0MCpXuCgOSFr5At2CI6zCbHMXVy2sdWDzi7aSo_G7eOY6BSVaJOIjJfOjlJGZ6G4KIo4quoF2DYdX3iG5JPiK3S93atk30_Ak2EMZ1BJZHQAHZayJ2WnpVfc2-lkcg/s400/P1010517.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
In-n-Out (its already been established we are going here on the way home from the airport)<br />
<br />
Target and being able to get everything I need in one place..instead of ten.<br />
<br />
Fish tacos...all mexican food for that matter.<br />
<br />
Warmth! Its still 70 and sunny back home. Since I've been living in about 35 degrees everyday I am pretty sure I am going to pass out from heat stroke.<br />
<br />
Being able to communicate without a problem. No more charades necessary.<br />
<br />
Customer service<br />
<br />
A gym membership<br />
<br />
The ocean and my rainbow sandals<br />
<br />
Pampering..I already have a brow, facial and mani/pedi appointment scheduled.<br />
<br />
Visiting San Diego<br />
<br />
The possibility of the future<br />
<br />
Vacation in Mexico with my family<br />
<br />
The new life adventure in Colorado<br />
<br />
And of course catching up with everyone from home and spending every minute with this little girl<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Bkn1vawoIwCbj5vTEp1dNoAakYBFZTOvZIkkef_AKUUB1Ww6xMLvPQavcbpIXDgu0oPG1xC7tOg_Vq_Bpg-ThcDTiDK8aQPjsGOflCB0-fTnpTCO9zxI6ofy4TwE_tFIrrnGpFgo8W0/s1600/IMG_0716.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Bkn1vawoIwCbj5vTEp1dNoAakYBFZTOvZIkkef_AKUUB1Ww6xMLvPQavcbpIXDgu0oPG1xC7tOg_Vq_Bpg-ThcDTiDK8aQPjsGOflCB0-fTnpTCO9zxI6ofy4TwE_tFIrrnGpFgo8W0/s400/IMG_0716.JPG" width="297" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-9130613322943914482012-12-09T10:48:00.000-08:002012-12-09T10:48:51.394-08:00The List: Paris.Judge me if you want but I love making lists. They keep me organized and I love being able to cross things off them.<br />
<br />
So, naturally I made a list of things I am going to miss about Paris and things I will be happy never to experience again and also what I am most excited for back in the good old USA.<br />
<br />
Wanna know?? Here is the <i>Paris List</i>.<br />
<br />
<b>Things I will NOT miss about Paris:</b><br />
<br />
The smell of PEE. everywhere.<br />
<br />
Being confused 90% of the time. Ooh la la, French.<br />
<br />
Freezing. All the time.<br />
<br />
Being stared at for no reason.<br />
<br />
The Parisians. They are a depressed, angry group of people. Just Parisians. Other French people are awesome.<br />
<br />
Paying 6 euros for the world's worst cup of coffee.<br />
<br />
French banks.<br />
<br />
Being worried about people trying to steal my things all the time!<br />
<br />
Everything being so small. It's like living in a miniature world.<br />
<br />
My laundry taking 2 and a half hours for a normal cycle and then taking two days to hand dry. wtf France..really??<br />
<br />
<i>That's not sooo bad..right? Now for the positive!</i><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Things I will miss most about Paris:</b><br />
<br />
The FOOD! Bread, cheese, butter, pastries, wine, paté...all these things will never be the same for me. Ever. I will miss it dearly. This move might be good for my waistline though.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHEg2ZCdS-_5r6SOoskZvTgJf85RymPD6yXMIqQVNIHcdCIYBJxDXAmpUzYJW0g3ydRhGCdudLESFUyce1EDaV6yl-exvCrqHvN3BybKm8uWtAqKUbngkPWqV83JQ1avNSEaM5_RvWxI/s1600/IMG_2784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHEg2ZCdS-_5r6SOoskZvTgJf85RymPD6yXMIqQVNIHcdCIYBJxDXAmpUzYJW0g3ydRhGCdudLESFUyce1EDaV6yl-exvCrqHvN3BybKm8uWtAqKUbngkPWqV83JQ1avNSEaM5_RvWxI/s400/IMG_2784.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
The buildings and architecture. This city is beautiful. Gorgeous. Romantic. Just an average building on any given street can be breathtaking. I will miss walking around and admiring the city and the feel of Paris.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8oLrl_YI6Qw1RKcbqiDmiKs-d8vAL2R7kHd1aoQ4RQVeGODxt_cEWo8c9fjq3jLlp5VhSx1xlSBH6QfqfXLtEvK7fabhN1ctgpfJzJ_vrvKiEegOEOR2BqfFXHRqK0hpTDTp1IBwPK4/s1600/IMG_5412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8oLrl_YI6Qw1RKcbqiDmiKs-d8vAL2R7kHd1aoQ4RQVeGODxt_cEWo8c9fjq3jLlp5VhSx1xlSBH6QfqfXLtEvK7fabhN1ctgpfJzJ_vrvKiEegOEOR2BqfFXHRqK0hpTDTp1IBwPK4/s400/IMG_5412.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<span id="goog_2144915769"></span><span id="goog_2144915770"></span><br />
<br />
The Seine. I love this river. I will miss running along it and having picnics with friends. I will miss taking photos of it every time I cross it. Its lovely.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfM7pQi4B7KsiBilWKMqUxxaTrlSn3elsNDkM7Af3FF8SiZUUjyUHeLxW-KdI7qhZiaIGAkYR_ee9VfF4dAhyphenhyphenmrZwp1_23Q5iEvHGlS9r2JKzqjVYDbevLQVo5ugZ48v7wYQg2fhZwNZ8/s1600/IMG_5417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfM7pQi4B7KsiBilWKMqUxxaTrlSn3elsNDkM7Af3FF8SiZUUjyUHeLxW-KdI7qhZiaIGAkYR_ee9VfF4dAhyphenhyphenmrZwp1_23Q5iEvHGlS9r2JKzqjVYDbevLQVo5ugZ48v7wYQg2fhZwNZ8/s400/IMG_5417.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The BIG city. I never thought I would love living in a city (Paris is the first city I've ever lived in) but turns out that I love it! It feels good to get out of the city from time to time but I really enjoy the energy and the endless amount of places to explore. You could live here your whole life and never know Paris completely.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKVScrU_hSQp0LbkVzNWALl4l30F6NhWLLZxMugqwOhISA9cHrcw9vqm8T8WQEjneZkpzQArGFjJ58lau3O_Xn3xp9Bv2ODywhgvBEoizyukcgjrwmp1a2sZQhaqXhDCCC5JkNkCqjQE/s1600/IMG_5404.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKVScrU_hSQp0LbkVzNWALl4l30F6NhWLLZxMugqwOhISA9cHrcw9vqm8T8WQEjneZkpzQArGFjJ58lau3O_Xn3xp9Bv2ODywhgvBEoizyukcgjrwmp1a2sZQhaqXhDCCC5JkNkCqjQE/s400/IMG_5404.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The restaurant and culinary scene. The French take their food very seriously. Everything is FRESH and well prepared. The chefs are educated and truly love what they do. I will miss exploring new wine bars, restaurants and pastry shops whenever I want to. I will miss the big outdoor markets that are selling really fresh and wholesome produce. I love feeling like I am part of an industry scene here.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wRCltiP5ngcLG0cNppZr9W2MgAfvqkj8sAN-GorbUzmD7OYsHCra8kPRUgQTKOw7Y0HdRI-SoDhfXgsrhyphenhyphenT3cMO6b-AEleXxSyULVjOtV-SjvIpXXw-tqcDrmrB3VGpcBT0BQFI9op0/s1600/IMG_5695.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wRCltiP5ngcLG0cNppZr9W2MgAfvqkj8sAN-GorbUzmD7OYsHCra8kPRUgQTKOw7Y0HdRI-SoDhfXgsrhyphenhyphenT3cMO6b-AEleXxSyULVjOtV-SjvIpXXw-tqcDrmrB3VGpcBT0BQFI9op0/s400/IMG_5695.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The Eiffel. No denying it. I love eiffel. Its beautiful and breathtaking from all angles. I will miss being able to see it whenever I want to and sometimes when I'm not even trying to.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6r-kYU4Tl0kefSG0paUpKqQR_IeWSG1Cl1JUS9sfxudHHQFIGzN6-gbrEUHgUdir-uoA9Iwi5v6ROu3nBneAW_NKTb3hJ1v0ZeplFZQ5w-WkQS3wReJN23MStj3k4Z8I0DrG9ZVcP0HU/s1600/IMG_5525.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6r-kYU4Tl0kefSG0paUpKqQR_IeWSG1Cl1JUS9sfxudHHQFIGzN6-gbrEUHgUdir-uoA9Iwi5v6ROu3nBneAW_NKTb3hJ1v0ZeplFZQ5w-WkQS3wReJN23MStj3k4Z8I0DrG9ZVcP0HU/s400/IMG_5525.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
The ability to travel. Its Europe's best perk.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjm2Px-BqYfcrzsIePpGAM53a_M8x0XAcpZ4bm-zbgK8a1D4wCuUTtuvw3WAKacZFI8xsi6i8JY1pRW6thzj5WLr5vU1Fna69BH7SDc3R7XUzzExo2ECek2f-DmmIQRi5wp9YaMbiiX1M/s1600/IMG_5931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjm2Px-BqYfcrzsIePpGAM53a_M8x0XAcpZ4bm-zbgK8a1D4wCuUTtuvw3WAKacZFI8xsi6i8JY1pRW6thzj5WLr5vU1Fna69BH7SDc3R7XUzzExo2ECek2f-DmmIQRi5wp9YaMbiiX1M/s400/IMG_5931.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
The street food. Crepes, falafel, sandwiches...yum.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyyM3V-VXWlrdGxt1uJrbF39ssGxgqLvBBBgGLL0bJ4fZjruOFl9u8cehRSCCSyeUfUIqxncAhGnBiFxYXBXW9O2OVz4lfqNAun0hpzTWdusxbKTgE1wRXWZzqFIv4vfVp8PPRP2r-LVs/s1600/IMG_4762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyyM3V-VXWlrdGxt1uJrbF39ssGxgqLvBBBgGLL0bJ4fZjruOFl9u8cehRSCCSyeUfUIqxncAhGnBiFxYXBXW9O2OVz4lfqNAun0hpzTWdusxbKTgE1wRXWZzqFIv4vfVp8PPRP2r-LVs/s400/IMG_4762.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The inspiration that Paris gives to its people. I hope this feeling stays with me. I feel like anything is possible and I have Paris to thank for that.<br />
<br />
<i>Paris, je taime.</i><br />
<i><br /></i>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO39JSm0Kf7KpbkyZdqdzDa6P9023-VUkCt5BDzn6GsgE_9CTSLElA_k6bFoX0nsGLRXg600BeruTifGbOYIPObqJtN2f7qKzw8OkNIOp2-vtRvnzopVAUKT9Qx2CCryiRj61ommXn1VA/s1600/IMG_5729.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO39JSm0Kf7KpbkyZdqdzDa6P9023-VUkCt5BDzn6GsgE_9CTSLElA_k6bFoX0nsGLRXg600BeruTifGbOYIPObqJtN2f7qKzw8OkNIOp2-vtRvnzopVAUKT9Qx2CCryiRj61ommXn1VA/s400/IMG_5729.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<i><br /></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-53502547830607332012012-12-08T02:11:00.000-08:002012-12-08T07:16:00.773-08:00An afternoon in VersaillesToday is the first day of the end of Paris. Last night I celebrated the end of my internship at Sébastien Gaudard's Patisserie des Martyrs. I can't believe it's over.<br />
<br />
Naturally, this has got me reminiscing about the past year and everything I have done and experienced. The incredible people I have met and grown to call friends. I feel SO lucky to have gained this experience and these beautiful memories that I will have the rest of my life.<br />
<br />
Of course there are things I might have done a little differently. Especially, I would have learned French BEFORE coming here! But I wouldn't change my experience. Paris will always be mine. It will stay with me forever. Just as Hemingway said...<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiek3SS3CEijHDA6F_gYdCyzL1fCfSkAjasqOXVNkx3GUgr96KZbz6oVh7Vrf7_G_RXqKRO_Vqyo7ChVQJ9j7yPh7RQbCw1ZVdUVWR3XwK9FpxrZplzF62cWtB1W71a4oWGjKsPiZo6DpE/s1600/parisbyhemingway.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiek3SS3CEijHDA6F_gYdCyzL1fCfSkAjasqOXVNkx3GUgr96KZbz6oVh7Vrf7_G_RXqKRO_Vqyo7ChVQJ9j7yPh7RQbCw1ZVdUVWR3XwK9FpxrZplzF62cWtB1W71a4oWGjKsPiZo6DpE/s400/parisbyhemingway.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
While looking back on the year I found these photos that made my heart smile. The beautiful weather of Spring in Paris and a great afternoon with friends making a fun meal in Versailles.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-X-2wdb2mZyFpngPAibDxtGGsyliTeXl2KbbfkcOMn8eqQPguzoQU7aGG7iSFdTkDHEAogy8E17ji1CPt6eK3paHNy8F0ZBFK4ulcjr2SVGmKQsyIrbqe01NxSxnN5aB5zwCpilIXkw/s1600/319879_450868654925270_1527854299_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-X-2wdb2mZyFpngPAibDxtGGsyliTeXl2KbbfkcOMn8eqQPguzoQU7aGG7iSFdTkDHEAogy8E17ji1CPt6eK3paHNy8F0ZBFK4ulcjr2SVGmKQsyIrbqe01NxSxnN5aB5zwCpilIXkw/s400/319879_450868654925270_1527854299_n.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
As you (may or may not) know, our pastry group comes from all around the world. We made an international lunch and it was delicious! We had French, Brazilian, Vietnamese, American..all kinds of delicious things! </div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjXCmt2r90quQVQ3CH2J20hYOe_km6TtED05s7ecHIToveb6-7kPinYmepeZYzldQs1GGWQK32R5Mdh0pjKI0m_rY88VBuX7nxytLPXq-4pCBTMaxWpFNOlW8NhglgbMvwFxQzoyd2CM/s1600/180242_3405519052091_1711579591_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjXCmt2r90quQVQ3CH2J20hYOe_km6TtED05s7ecHIToveb6-7kPinYmepeZYzldQs1GGWQK32R5Mdh0pjKI0m_rY88VBuX7nxytLPXq-4pCBTMaxWpFNOlW8NhglgbMvwFxQzoyd2CM/s400/180242_3405519052091_1711579591_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">
I will miss times like this and I hope to keep in touch with these wonderful people I have met here and grown to consider my "Paris Family". Unfortunately, the time has come to go our separate ways but I will cherish these memories. <i>C'est la vie. </i></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv_yTbWCEZji8mzyXHJ34Fn25zy3k5P4YsRwIrjzIL9-ABcE07rcXyYQpslcrMRE-Y26CVXCWHSENuNtyFjfFH8Y8L7tICOIxihyphenhyphenA-VLNc_YLmBcxb9h7BeEIz6ftD2OEF0NL6mLRSGbY/s1600/560648_450868118258657_2132510089_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv_yTbWCEZji8mzyXHJ34Fn25zy3k5P4YsRwIrjzIL9-ABcE07rcXyYQpslcrMRE-Y26CVXCWHSENuNtyFjfFH8Y8L7tICOIxihyphenhyphenA-VLNc_YLmBcxb9h7BeEIz6ftD2OEF0NL6mLRSGbY/s400/560648_450868118258657_2132510089_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-70453028909755401602012-12-06T13:30:00.001-08:002012-12-06T13:30:48.084-08:00How far we've come<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hi friends! Please forgive my lack of posting here in the coming weeks. I am in the process of getting ready to move my life back across the world to the US! Only two more weeks left in Paris. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It is really crazy that we are already here. We've come full circle. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The best thing about it is, I get to have hot cocoa all the time and nobody can judge me. French hot cocoa is the best you will ever have. So thick is coats your spoons. Basically melted chocolate bars.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A health food, obviously.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmmQ3Zou4TUaOCntixwJECruCL37XUyQaCDpfn7F9Tkiuh8qp-S91s-MTi_YDUGK6D2lIrmztkFuPkUh2Tv5coMqpl0JJvatiVGpA9ZuVP7xuf3Z4KlOyY8M03_NYGVk8Vx9d4N45aUQ/s1600/IMG_5784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmmQ3Zou4TUaOCntixwJECruCL37XUyQaCDpfn7F9Tkiuh8qp-S91s-MTi_YDUGK6D2lIrmztkFuPkUh2Tv5coMqpl0JJvatiVGpA9ZuVP7xuf3Z4KlOyY8M03_NYGVk8Vx9d4N45aUQ/s320/IMG_5784.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-27385172889851070632012-12-01T09:08:00.000-08:002012-12-02T12:45:03.486-08:00Thankful Thoughts Vol. 5: FriendsBefore I get started I have to admit to you that I am writing this while I am sitting on the ground in my apartment literally <i>right next</i> to my heater. I can't move from this spot or I will turn into a frozen person and perish. Oh, Paris.<br />
<br />
So, moving abroad has made me think long and hard about a lot of things in my life and about the world the live in. Friendship has been one of the biggest. Moving away from all your friends will really show you who is true and who maybe is not. Not that these people are bad but the truth is that people grow apart and even though its awful to drift, that relationship will be a part of you in some way for the rest of your life.<br />
<br />
I am thankful to have such incredible friends and even more thankful that I only have a few BEST ones. Those girls that I know, without a doubt, will be there with me forever. I might not have seen a lot of them for almost a year but I love them so much and am so blessed to have friendships that can stand the distance. We make each other laugh for days, listen to each other's silly problems and really stand by each other when things get tough. We accept each other's weird habits and stupid moments and don't really question it because we <i>understand</i>. Together, we can conquer the world.<br />
<br />
I can't wait to see them all in just a few short weeks.<br />
<br />
Manda and I are counting down until she can tackle me at the airport...I'm preparing myself.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjqrKsXAKPczd0wZ_Ap-BhB13LKnhqW_32oIGc88Y2L5jzvZunLykY8ShHb-mKyZaU8Rm-BEmW-1YL7dOTVBJZKRY9PeJYArXRRY336iJ1HDOiWIL82X0dyxIuncH4meKhyphenhyphenTbpHQWfRU/s1600/399790_10150577791345747_690200746_9172935_842108176_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjqrKsXAKPczd0wZ_Ap-BhB13LKnhqW_32oIGc88Y2L5jzvZunLykY8ShHb-mKyZaU8Rm-BEmW-1YL7dOTVBJZKRY9PeJYArXRRY336iJ1HDOiWIL82X0dyxIuncH4meKhyphenhyphenTbpHQWfRU/s400/399790_10150577791345747_690200746_9172935_842108176_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Brit and I are anxiously awaiting a long overdue sleepover.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU22K5kGrhSA93_9qRsQftwkdBHHCjQ7dRdsIEQrp5o2it5YKWSTGkA0lWZehCpHB1JhQYYmyvWrEkZrMXD6O_2SkIRushLh99tnc4SL-qoSxLO2p08N_ASHlbFypooJRZgGY_3NtC5fU/s1600/IMG_1536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU22K5kGrhSA93_9qRsQftwkdBHHCjQ7dRdsIEQrp5o2it5YKWSTGkA0lWZehCpHB1JhQYYmyvWrEkZrMXD6O_2SkIRushLh99tnc4SL-qoSxLO2p08N_ASHlbFypooJRZgGY_3NtC5fU/s400/IMG_1536.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
Megan and I have a full calendar of events coming up next year...can we do it all?!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyk17WEEFUH-0O-NpwwYrXsgBxZZhkgJPtSdx1cGtqgm34DD5zXfb5WNJQhcy9qogAX7MVd2a4ECxwG367togFwL-JLh4IeSyd2OOvMzwDD6oluK0Z-1YVDaFEebCgyKkh3YvL9a56AM/s1600/IMG_5492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyk17WEEFUH-0O-NpwwYrXsgBxZZhkgJPtSdx1cGtqgm34DD5zXfb5WNJQhcy9qogAX7MVd2a4ECxwG367togFwL-JLh4IeSyd2OOvMzwDD6oluK0Z-1YVDaFEebCgyKkh3YvL9a56AM/s400/IMG_5492.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Erin and I will be enjoying our American delicacies together and thinking of our homes in Europe.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLC8hcVdumkuCHvhIfi0xeNb_z3QnMpQYq4lne0CQYjwkgG0cfctrvIzucFTW2MXDDSoK7Tm1zYvww7S1noiBGzFZw1bjk1rygJSoR-d6ypfNEQ_62gqmY29OhY2cUGt_3Mi6K0O_fHY/s1600/IMG_5549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLC8hcVdumkuCHvhIfi0xeNb_z3QnMpQYq4lne0CQYjwkgG0cfctrvIzucFTW2MXDDSoK7Tm1zYvww7S1noiBGzFZw1bjk1rygJSoR-d6ypfNEQ_62gqmY29OhY2cUGt_3Mi6K0O_fHY/s400/IMG_5549.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Nicole and I have so much to catch up on. I can't wait for our date!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05BQTvxxI51oBLjtml62IpLVOmOvMrtBxrfxN9uDXqnwABeqqfuhYMcsakOURQ5VWs4aiFNGq34uGrKg1qua0ahkpert3rGK580ItJK8k4TERwAaWGqHHi-jXO8-b98zkI3m4ZjNFWh8/s1600/IMG_0089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05BQTvxxI51oBLjtml62IpLVOmOvMrtBxrfxN9uDXqnwABeqqfuhYMcsakOURQ5VWs4aiFNGq34uGrKg1qua0ahkpert3rGK580ItJK8k4TERwAaWGqHHi-jXO8-b98zkI3m4ZjNFWh8/s400/IMG_0089.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
I can't wait to see these girls and all my other lovely friends. A year brings a lot of changes: new jobs, new homes, new engagements, travels! We have a lot to catch up on.<br />
<br />
Now I just have to convince Ashley to come to Cali!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORhO3pQVhhT2HCsemSuvXbt2prP67sohNgaTVrAigfBRgIv-AryAuPe6Y3q2EoSgEvCdMGPPVfNz5gV15dkn8bA_I34bxeHrIdVCXouo3XHJIYI9l8EzM_eBkrwPYQDjh6jvdhz5SXV8/s1600/IMG_1594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORhO3pQVhhT2HCsemSuvXbt2prP67sohNgaTVrAigfBRgIv-AryAuPe6Y3q2EoSgEvCdMGPPVfNz5gV15dkn8bA_I34bxeHrIdVCXouo3XHJIYI9l8EzM_eBkrwPYQDjh6jvdhz5SXV8/s400/IMG_1594.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Thank you girls for being my soul mates and making my life full of fun, excitement, silliness and love and sharing such amazing memories with me. I love you!!!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf707XpFfEcGKby6np3a5iXX7rSYWwrKKIq6b0s5WAYdCggSUMVdklolfQmLqPD_lT8OldBc4RqHxyYiFD70Rsp9oZvvvbTv4j4SeEQ7lIIOSBszcfFZ1OXaanWjbSzOp4QHJyq2fsrkw/s1600/294492_10100713588454911_10040472_61959833_87353874_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf707XpFfEcGKby6np3a5iXX7rSYWwrKKIq6b0s5WAYdCggSUMVdklolfQmLqPD_lT8OldBc4RqHxyYiFD70Rsp9oZvvvbTv4j4SeEQ7lIIOSBszcfFZ1OXaanWjbSzOp4QHJyq2fsrkw/s400/294492_10100713588454911_10040472_61959833_87353874_n.jpg" width="392" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-10521678373741528612012-11-30T02:32:00.001-08:002012-11-30T02:32:29.085-08:00The truth is...Sometimes I really just feel like this.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTqXEv4iVcKaA3yqORgr52Bi_7jEJPF_Q6javbbSEBFKwwV38saDsKWx1oE-wiKbsgNXZM5IDtdrRrcOPLuJmnLhtf9H4hU65iYUd0g0Nk_BDDUFzXeBdCIaKYjNuoPh9-XtjCXseHjZA/s1600/240872280041857011_r7d0qI0q_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTqXEv4iVcKaA3yqORgr52Bi_7jEJPF_Q6javbbSEBFKwwV38saDsKWx1oE-wiKbsgNXZM5IDtdrRrcOPLuJmnLhtf9H4hU65iYUd0g0Nk_BDDUFzXeBdCIaKYjNuoPh9-XtjCXseHjZA/s400/240872280041857011_r7d0qI0q_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Being an adult is exhausting sometimes, am I right? I miss the simple days of water slides, fort building, Disney movies and the ice cream man.<br />
<br />
Who am I kidding? I still watch Disney movies. :)<br />
<br />
I hope you all have a lovely and stress free day! And that wherever you are is warmer than this ice age happening in Paris. Bisous!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-64280044451755580632012-11-28T15:20:00.000-08:002012-11-28T15:20:53.366-08:00Spain: MadridAh, the best weekend ever has came and went. I'm so sad it is over but I had the greatest time with two of my best friends. I am so thankful for these two and all the memories we have shared over the years. We had so much fun just talking, cooking, eating, drinking and being together like the good old days in college. We made our very first Thanksgiving meal for all their Spanish friends which turned out to be a success after a good amount of stress.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyhyphenhyphen0M6bT_ws9Qg4u7SsycFoVRBph9ox4e8Jks9mbyqfNCSDzmrYyoadAgWN3pPxsJu4mX2JhfyiljXHVNaxV7Gw2smlV2dmMBDJaxAE2gRK6W1Z_thOWUy29SyPJTjrZjebdgFJKjEZg/s1600/IMG_5931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyhyphenhyphen0M6bT_ws9Qg4u7SsycFoVRBph9ox4e8Jks9mbyqfNCSDzmrYyoadAgWN3pPxsJu4mX2JhfyiljXHVNaxV7Gw2smlV2dmMBDJaxAE2gRK6W1Z_thOWUy29SyPJTjrZjebdgFJKjEZg/s400/IMG_5931.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdnjbSOHXTb1rV4e2-lh41e6vPU8duoyxzj1ponoG_1uBkkq5hNDJJzijgq97BmVSaKbNsdFPqmxvv6eOrJoVhWsQfQhL4E56TaOOQ8RCzccw8V7OGdg_H3EVRRSvrdD-D9DZkdl2wFGE/s1600/IMG_5872.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdnjbSOHXTb1rV4e2-lh41e6vPU8duoyxzj1ponoG_1uBkkq5hNDJJzijgq97BmVSaKbNsdFPqmxvv6eOrJoVhWsQfQhL4E56TaOOQ8RCzccw8V7OGdg_H3EVRRSvrdD-D9DZkdl2wFGE/s400/IMG_5872.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6s8Jh_qXQgYPT3fv5RDpGcYTBy0ccP0eIHl-CRYRG2F8b1a8Z0dT19I53R38PPDk7u2CtVaeFqlM_v8XvYuzib373i4mbCezaJaR4QhlzQTIoM5FgFClSIy_bJzLNytj_tOtCDdt4WGY/s1600/IMG_5874.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6s8Jh_qXQgYPT3fv5RDpGcYTBy0ccP0eIHl-CRYRG2F8b1a8Z0dT19I53R38PPDk7u2CtVaeFqlM_v8XvYuzib373i4mbCezaJaR4QhlzQTIoM5FgFClSIy_bJzLNytj_tOtCDdt4WGY/s400/IMG_5874.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRxo7pfLg7ZgHfZDUiR-tF0Ou8yPN06XZtr6F2QugzMY4tybNGoSf20CyqxUwm-zPOdZiWORYf63UIVB6ovgWNX8tCG43x42fPbUiKzdGFHciiXYFmz7fduHWohHg9CIeAwnC3bUKCIA0/s1600/IMG_5876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRxo7pfLg7ZgHfZDUiR-tF0Ou8yPN06XZtr6F2QugzMY4tybNGoSf20CyqxUwm-zPOdZiWORYf63UIVB6ovgWNX8tCG43x42fPbUiKzdGFHciiXYFmz7fduHWohHg9CIeAwnC3bUKCIA0/s400/IMG_5876.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
haha sorry for this photo it just makes me laugh everytime!</div>
<br />
Jaime's poor parents got two <i>seriously</i> panicked skype calls from us concerned about the turkey that we were pretty sure was NOT going to be cooked in time. Just picture two of us holding up the turkey from the oven and Jaime holding up her computer to show her mom so she could diagnose the problem. Needless to say, she has awesome parents who didn't judge our lack of domestic skills.<br />
<br />
After Erin bit off all her nail polish because she was so stressed about the bird, we served up the successfully and thoroughly cooked turkey to their friends (some of whom this was their very first Thanksgiving meal!).<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1VbMZOTGBGvClMW4dg3ncCgqfxLSPEVjfQBqcp3ihZc83B7Ue1UOJu2nLBjiRBLKNSThsQS_gcEzW-_PI9y4JGKYOMRdnMClH_h00qc4EZMvFPUv1wis9xqNpw8NqvobKfLFJKXipHH8/s1600/IMG_5933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1VbMZOTGBGvClMW4dg3ncCgqfxLSPEVjfQBqcp3ihZc83B7Ue1UOJu2nLBjiRBLKNSThsQS_gcEzW-_PI9y4JGKYOMRdnMClH_h00qc4EZMvFPUv1wis9xqNpw8NqvobKfLFJKXipHH8/s400/IMG_5933.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8JZj4Opi93i0FjBpfej0Z100rrot-QS597C_D3dwwZt8yBIokFNRVCVQtWHbwJfDNnCKuiHB30zNPjCfO9wdWk9tQsZDzc4D4-ERjLAaxX1zxYJhEByJQLKMA1uGeOCnvxd9bBr-81ps/s1600/IMG_5890.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8JZj4Opi93i0FjBpfej0Z100rrot-QS597C_D3dwwZt8yBIokFNRVCVQtWHbwJfDNnCKuiHB30zNPjCfO9wdWk9tQsZDzc4D4-ERjLAaxX1zxYJhEByJQLKMA1uGeOCnvxd9bBr-81ps/s400/IMG_5890.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXd1_QS9Xll8ExynwudpzH3DXUCF7PfbeHTAK0GDq5pVH7Uo9vVMiBZaZN_uWdiygzwD0uRFRUEyqeXBcBPIyGZuhGG8mFXXG3LFpljAomZvjSPqt_n8gEjNJ2qlK-Nr_1Y1N4mHFHjiQ/s1600/IMG_5894.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXd1_QS9Xll8ExynwudpzH3DXUCF7PfbeHTAK0GDq5pVH7Uo9vVMiBZaZN_uWdiygzwD0uRFRUEyqeXBcBPIyGZuhGG8mFXXG3LFpljAomZvjSPqt_n8gEjNJ2qlK-Nr_1Y1N4mHFHjiQ/s400/IMG_5894.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdRxTiiYLHLt5FeWL645-7tPYvgpfHY_Fqb4d5O2dilIGMm1rS5N2r8DHz33rOghAREEFbCRBpYkDGgXt11N-UFk5YyIMAj-QER_AsENW906jE-CVHmYOEWELb1WnFcq-q15W3-UDbhg/s1600/IMG_5904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdRxTiiYLHLt5FeWL645-7tPYvgpfHY_Fqb4d5O2dilIGMm1rS5N2r8DHz33rOghAREEFbCRBpYkDGgXt11N-UFk5YyIMAj-QER_AsENW906jE-CVHmYOEWELb1WnFcq-q15W3-UDbhg/s400/IMG_5904.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZ9sZyKI9AKBm48sXVrXWTjpjCsmzpTI1tk_YwMQF89TKBj6B60gRf3-YQJDgrTHrzGgGcIosPdZxlgObX-XNgO7KjsuWx70tliUqLNZ0vQ2432er3IecLMrEifK_pqraEmlFiWsXmIg/s1600/IMG_5924.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZ9sZyKI9AKBm48sXVrXWTjpjCsmzpTI1tk_YwMQF89TKBj6B60gRf3-YQJDgrTHrzGgGcIosPdZxlgObX-XNgO7KjsuWx70tliUqLNZ0vQ2432er3IecLMrEifK_pqraEmlFiWsXmIg/s400/IMG_5924.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZqn-NMTwt_ZXXpXjZ7bfkBSp1K8lkoh4gXY2RQJj9A9HOlLjJRsmj72M6AjQXIYljuic9bjSrtFuXEbQqHKcWYprgP1wPp5ud2fG8aMBms4MzSDLh48e309xHARpLS6V0nNyqsJWTg8/s1600/IMG_5925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZqn-NMTwt_ZXXpXjZ7bfkBSp1K8lkoh4gXY2RQJj9A9HOlLjJRsmj72M6AjQXIYljuic9bjSrtFuXEbQqHKcWYprgP1wPp5ud2fG8aMBms4MzSDLh48e309xHARpLS6V0nNyqsJWTg8/s400/IMG_5925.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTao3zuozdBzd-5JPPsxXilmK_qif8TF710wFHZrEV1i1324ObEKlBDHTtBG0K6FbxgClzFLqTHhkSq2d491M9rRSeGLeRHMrRj0ECKhR5YFB9VAG09Xk-aWifKh2e176zaZB772ntkk/s1600/IMG_5937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTao3zuozdBzd-5JPPsxXilmK_qif8TF710wFHZrEV1i1324ObEKlBDHTtBG0K6FbxgClzFLqTHhkSq2d491M9rRSeGLeRHMrRj0ECKhR5YFB9VAG09Xk-aWifKh2e176zaZB772ntkk/s400/IMG_5937.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvvePbCUYRjjQyC6__2Xf_NQ9O-m22d1PKA3z4fBYNZG7b2ikbYJCuuiIrFkyM14zq4B44yvhYnPUXAEBi0T2ugr-fiQXoqp4QNv9DAfqCI9jh8vp1s2cBAaLDLxf956HczLKVBlOo1g/s1600/IMG_5939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvvePbCUYRjjQyC6__2Xf_NQ9O-m22d1PKA3z4fBYNZG7b2ikbYJCuuiIrFkyM14zq4B44yvhYnPUXAEBi0T2ugr-fiQXoqp4QNv9DAfqCI9jh8vp1s2cBAaLDLxf956HczLKVBlOo1g/s400/IMG_5939.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
We went out dancing until the wee hours of the morning, stuffed our hangovers with delicious Spanish food and had a wonderful movie night in. Thai take out, Love Actually, PJ's, YouTube videos, and great friends...it was absolutely perfect.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQKr-4Uq2mwr3DpvnpamZMUS8EpXFHr3vsP9HCR8E8Sczo7iI-uz7CptggWjgF6zjC55x2b-8EkueZHAUHdjhIwEUnbNuZrE65EDfWPAx_H_JECEe-YEOZnBOTEoUam2RUn9WB_sXRRI/s1600/IMG_5932.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQKr-4Uq2mwr3DpvnpamZMUS8EpXFHr3vsP9HCR8E8Sczo7iI-uz7CptggWjgF6zjC55x2b-8EkueZHAUHdjhIwEUnbNuZrE65EDfWPAx_H_JECEe-YEOZnBOTEoUam2RUn9WB_sXRRI/s400/IMG_5932.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUAycln914POtsPUnYG2WWW6mAqix9JfnSdrwAzMMugIyVyRfK9bQyXRAz2cqOHHaJgar_SFo3m9kedQwP4VURwYu7V_f-sE_6gVj3x3kqaRK2RxSAllwydkZsdbpWXxlRVKHWvh-W04M/s1600/IMG_5944.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUAycln914POtsPUnYG2WWW6mAqix9JfnSdrwAzMMugIyVyRfK9bQyXRAz2cqOHHaJgar_SFo3m9kedQwP4VURwYu7V_f-sE_6gVj3x3kqaRK2RxSAllwydkZsdbpWXxlRVKHWvh-W04M/s400/IMG_5944.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgHMBKRGL9KOFa2nioULRZ38jsrdUmdQN_kX1Kad8qAYqFcSLWx4AnCu1Mybuh_QFRBn48OzjJD70G6Cq5DQ07V9y2l5SdcuDMLh9U5PsOSKb9QI7ON4iPDo2sQzHYYuxFnHb8Hh82Te4/s1600/IMG_5883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgHMBKRGL9KOFa2nioULRZ38jsrdUmdQN_kX1Kad8qAYqFcSLWx4AnCu1Mybuh_QFRBn48OzjJD70G6Cq5DQ07V9y2l5SdcuDMLh9U5PsOSKb9QI7ON4iPDo2sQzHYYuxFnHb8Hh82Te4/s400/IMG_5883.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_i2hZZTbWACV13FlBCrLdBn0mpQpK2k_n5JIh63N5KSLfVORmhEhYSKTzVsxyiqkoorcoHDhT83bm6Qp_zkefC7H0YQXPfddoe91gUgttGeXKrhrdeAaS3gSCrTtSeSSxswtMB8pfemc/s1600/IMG_5934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_i2hZZTbWACV13FlBCrLdBn0mpQpK2k_n5JIh63N5KSLfVORmhEhYSKTzVsxyiqkoorcoHDhT83bm6Qp_zkefC7H0YQXPfddoe91gUgttGeXKrhrdeAaS3gSCrTtSeSSxswtMB8pfemc/s400/IMG_5934.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
I miss them and Spain so much already. I am seriously considering just moving in with them. It would be magical. Like living at Disneyland everyday.<br />
<br />
I can't wait to start planning another trip to visit them in the next year because I know these girls are not leaving Spain any time soon. I love you Erin and Jaime! Thanks for the best weekend ever!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-44904394544429837922012-11-27T14:14:00.002-08:002012-11-27T14:25:48.717-08:00Thankful Thoughts Vol. 4: Miss Coco Marie<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWJqG2yUNG-9jLJiI4eWOaP2gfLqTyZ8EmRvymlkEWkX_1iRyzYdmZksPYzYMS9zsL1i8sKS3IMAPCOEj2tYSHtlLlVaJtcINWM_40eOhoMFn02WSSCQBZK2Jy6Rsg5y0KxgjKPN0hrE/s1600/IMG_5440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; color: #000d7f; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWJqG2yUNG-9jLJiI4eWOaP2gfLqTyZ8EmRvymlkEWkX_1iRyzYdmZksPYzYMS9zsL1i8sKS3IMAPCOEj2tYSHtlLlVaJtcINWM_40eOhoMFn02WSSCQBZK2Jy6Rsg5y0KxgjKPN0hrE/s400/IMG_5440.JPG" width="400" /></a>One of the best things about living abroad is that it brings people together. I have spent time with people here in Paris when we never even used to hang out back in California. Its really great to connect with people from your past and also making new friends. Coco is one of those girls. We went to SDSU together and were in all the same class (both hospitality/event majors) but we never became close. When I moved to Paris I got in touch with her for some moving advice and now we spend almost every day together. We had to travel across the world to become such good friends!</div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
Funny how it works, right? </div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
Well, I am thankful for her and our adventures and I asked her to tell you guys what she is thankful for this holiday season. She has been living in Paris for over 2 and a half years and just made the decision to move her life back home. We are on the same flight back to LAX! So here she is, go check out her <a href="http://www.misscocomarie.com/">blog</a> for more Paris secrets and amazing travel stories!</div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGenSB9Tq1bMvjBKYEYsFjyxcEVPU7gIc6QudikiMBMN3crOZ_w9lndN526DW7-CUj_XTolctMyESB8CgbAajhdM0SC1V0Q6RscYwvuG3RMkhj5qx1XOeQct0giatDmya365lXNXrq0I/s1600/thankfullinkup1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGenSB9Tq1bMvjBKYEYsFjyxcEVPU7gIc6QudikiMBMN3crOZ_w9lndN526DW7-CUj_XTolctMyESB8CgbAajhdM0SC1V0Q6RscYwvuG3RMkhj5qx1XOeQct0giatDmya365lXNXrq0I/s400/thankfullinkup1.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
</div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>When Brittany asked me to write a guest post about all that I was thankful for I was excited and then hit with a feeling of worry. Why? Because trying to think of everything I am thankful this year seemed like an overwhelming task. Once I finally forced myself to sit down and crank it out, I was so happy I had time to think about my last year. Life is constantly going to quickly and I think there is less and less time to focus on appreciating what we have.</i></span></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>With this being my third Thanksgiving abroad, I am starting to forget what an awesome holiday Thanksgiving actually is. I mean yeah, of course any holiday that consists of eating all day, at least 3 different desserts, and some serious family time is incredible but Thanksgiving is more than that. It is just what this post has allowed me to do: reflect.</i></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 15px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmDbPjAYalXuqBeMqYbp9uypEI6gfmh75IPs042FDYCKDkAlsYwwWaBlhKbxcE9D7n9BJFdFpPm6OTtVf6z257VMZguYr86c71ZNej5A0OfKdBtUaRBO7YVW5_AhyphenhyphenxyUhBlrZyTnlp-o/s1600/DSC04830.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span></i></a></div>
<i><br /></i></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>Being an expat is always hard during American holidays, but it is a prime example of one of the things I am most thankful this year: family. I don’t mean only family in the conventional way. When living abroad you are forced to create your own family here because you have nothing else. I have had many “families” while living in France and I am thankful for each one. I couldn’t have survived the hardships of being an au pair with out my fellow cohorts and this year I have found people who share the interests and goals as me (and can relate to our insane lives dealing with the French!)</i></span></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 15px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmDbPjAYalXuqBeMqYbp9uypEI6gfmh75IPs042FDYCKDkAlsYwwWaBlhKbxcE9D7n9BJFdFpPm6OTtVf6z257VMZguYr86c71ZNej5A0OfKdBtUaRBO7YVW5_AhyphenhyphenxyUhBlrZyTnlp-o/s1600/DSC04830.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmDbPjAYalXuqBeMqYbp9uypEI6gfmh75IPs042FDYCKDkAlsYwwWaBlhKbxcE9D7n9BJFdFpPm6OTtVf6z257VMZguYr86c71ZNej5A0OfKdBtUaRBO7YVW5_AhyphenhyphenxyUhBlrZyTnlp-o/s400/DSC04830.JPG" width="400" /></i></a></div>
<i><br /></i></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBagwO7LL43xm1BWhxdb6upPyjQ-j_uOZwocw2gpD8YzhMG-kbcWBM8l-4zBWosOsZMGeDcobPomWxmxyUdDWY6Rb1WVMdZEH80RczrYYfsjzSnFX9Y9R7kUA3tb6AsWPm1iSdcn5n5Do/s1600/32016_122351877796772_100000658803429_173872_2780643_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span></i></a></div>
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>And of course I am thankful for my actual family. I am SO thankful for Skype, Whatsapp, Heytell, etc. It is not the easiest thing living thousands of miles away but I could have never done this without the constant support of my family. They are truly my strength, cheerleading squad, and support system all wrapped into one!</i></span></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBagwO7LL43xm1BWhxdb6upPyjQ-j_uOZwocw2gpD8YzhMG-kbcWBM8l-4zBWosOsZMGeDcobPomWxmxyUdDWY6Rb1WVMdZEH80RczrYYfsjzSnFX9Y9R7kUA3tb6AsWPm1iSdcn5n5Do/s1600/32016_122351877796772_100000658803429_173872_2780643_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBagwO7LL43xm1BWhxdb6upPyjQ-j_uOZwocw2gpD8YzhMG-kbcWBM8l-4zBWosOsZMGeDcobPomWxmxyUdDWY6Rb1WVMdZEH80RczrYYfsjzSnFX9Y9R7kUA3tb6AsWPm1iSdcn5n5Do/s400/32016_122351877796772_100000658803429_173872_2780643_n.jpg" width="400" /></i></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>I am also thankful for the experiences this year brought me. I did the impossible: I found a job in a foreign country, found a flat in the center of Paris, and got a work visa during the reign of Sarkozy. I traveled many new places, learned many new things, and made fabulous new friends. I fell in love over and over again with the wonderful city I could call home.</i></span></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 15px;">
<i><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span><br /></i></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbn3GoSSf5SkaelBPegd2Ssn0iQYNf7XxCOSNxyYhpSOTqgTB4TMvNT5iFzf4vXTo4aGCrpjz7paN5UljeMw0nKOazl6KH7im04cbgWunmsd6I-tD3TzQm8HdOngqRFu7mcsrD10JZ7PY/s1600/IMG_2153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><i><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbn3GoSSf5SkaelBPegd2Ssn0iQYNf7XxCOSNxyYhpSOTqgTB4TMvNT5iFzf4vXTo4aGCrpjz7paN5UljeMw0nKOazl6KH7im04cbgWunmsd6I-tD3TzQm8HdOngqRFu7mcsrD10JZ7PY/s400/IMG_2153.JPG" width="300" /></i></span></a></div>
</div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>Although the hardest times of my life happened this year, I am grateful for each and every experience, good and bad. They all have taught me and allowed me to grow. So this Thanksgiving I am most thankful for my experiences over the last year and the people I have been able to share them with. Yeah, I may be giving thanks in a tiny flat instead of with my family and a plate full of turkey, but it doesn't make me any less appreciative this year. I am one lucky girl!</i></span></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Arial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 15px;">
<i><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span><br /></i></div>
<div style="font: normal normal normal 15px/normal Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>Happy Thanksgiving à tous!</i></span><br />
<i><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><br /></span>
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><a href="http://www.misscocomarie.com/">BLOG</a></span></i></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-78205033238051594712012-11-22T02:06:00.000-08:002012-11-22T02:06:12.376-08:00Happy Thanksgiving from Paris!This is my first Thanksgiving away from home and probably the only one where I will be able to celebrate with foie gras, French wine, fish and pavlova while teaching my friend from South Africa how to draw her very first "hand" turkey. She needs to know these important life lessons.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_TnpuY0uI4fX6gGGGPQoXtV3p4JrhAWmzbf7DbmGFUX7TMZooUWP5123sNteUVsN7Dbwe0j8B2v7nrFdI9WiAfcZ9P8NzBxds3YaGf2PkcjLSISbYCwzvFBAmvzptDvrypEDkfxztTs/s1600/IMG_5857.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_TnpuY0uI4fX6gGGGPQoXtV3p4JrhAWmzbf7DbmGFUX7TMZooUWP5123sNteUVsN7Dbwe0j8B2v7nrFdI9WiAfcZ9P8NzBxds3YaGf2PkcjLSISbYCwzvFBAmvzptDvrypEDkfxztTs/s320/IMG_5857.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
I definitely am missing my friends and family back home. Especially when I Facetime with them and they are all together and knowing that even Mike gets to see my family and they get to see his family at the Turkey Trot this morning. It's great to know they are all together but there is a little bit of sadness being away from it.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKP09hvTkLHpsziuLdupO_IARIF57M0JvE6nf_fxT7_qvxZ1egSf-j86sRbo4Xg7u4LUn2DkokY7T0EmE7vizTyEZNfrDXUECxSWlZrrogZOIzuKZh5UGajGS7_-Usr8G2mVZmfaTg44/s1600/IMG_5785.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKP09hvTkLHpsziuLdupO_IARIF57M0JvE6nf_fxT7_qvxZ1egSf-j86sRbo4Xg7u4LUn2DkokY7T0EmE7vizTyEZNfrDXUECxSWlZrrogZOIzuKZh5UGajGS7_-Usr8G2mVZmfaTg44/s320/IMG_5785.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
SO, how do you cope with such a thing? Well, you hop a plane to Madrid to see your best friend. Problemo solved! I need to start packing because I leave tomorrow after work and I am SO insanely excited. I get to see two of my best friends and be a part of this awesome life they have built living in Madrid. I'm also pretty excited just to be in Spain again. (I studied abroad in Barcelona in 2008 and haven't been back til NOW!)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXcVmYC6cpgzjLGhpEXzDlB7bmelw3T8-S-uWwaQxkWKUDK3DxO8EpUJpcUZh9_VCf6FZrg2ZDniqtHtBagk305p8rfuTpoF3V8cvX8JXzOW2eyM90ggbJ8iS7upNS-UMu7xar7TiTcs/s1600/402779_3973847738088_871020288_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWXcVmYC6cpgzjLGhpEXzDlB7bmelw3T8-S-uWwaQxkWKUDK3DxO8EpUJpcUZh9_VCf6FZrg2ZDniqtHtBagk305p8rfuTpoF3V8cvX8JXzOW2eyM90ggbJ8iS7upNS-UMu7xar7TiTcs/s320/402779_3973847738088_871020288_n.jpg" width="288" /></a></div>
<br />
Happy Thanksgiving to all my wonderful American friends and family. I hope you enjoy the day and count your blessing no matter what part of the world you might find yourself in.<br />
<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-12224571399932711082012-11-19T03:32:00.002-08:002012-11-19T11:55:58.986-08:00I never win anything!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">JC from <a href="http://www.sweetloveandginger.blogspot.fr/">Sweet Love and Ginger </a>was so sweet and nominated me as one of her recipients for the Liebster award that has been floating around the blogspace. I feel like I just won a prize! Woo! Thanks JC!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSHYyhpvJ1mTSlCmDNtnbb6Pm-0zBrsojV6gXmg66BbK04u5BVTcSy6RLOWzf748hQtMQWSXtD3SJbrtGj06V9Wi2GUvQjGZKxHUeZUBFQno8ETJY2ml61mFcB-UFa2N5FvIrijRxqlN8/s1600/liebster-blog-award.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSHYyhpvJ1mTSlCmDNtnbb6Pm-0zBrsojV6gXmg66BbK04u5BVTcSy6RLOWzf748hQtMQWSXtD3SJbrtGj06V9Wi2GUvQjGZKxHUeZUBFQno8ETJY2ml61mFcB-UFa2N5FvIrijRxqlN8/s1600/liebster-blog-award.jpg" /></span></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
The purpose of this award is to share and support little blogs like mine (under 200 followers) and maybe help us get some more awesome friends such as yourself. I'll share some bits and pieces about me and then my super cool nominee's can do the same (if they feel like participating, of course).</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
So, if you are still with me..here we go.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Award Rules:</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">1)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">Post 11 things about yourself<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">2)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">Answer all the questions your nominator sets for you<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">3)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">Come up with 11 questions for the people you’ve nominated<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">4)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">Choose 11 blogs that you feel deserve the award (200 followers or less)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">5)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">Go to their page and tell them<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1. I saw Breaking Dawn Part 2 yesterday and I loved it. I'm a Twilight fan. There, its out in the open.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2. Wearing so many layers of clothes everyday is making me stressed out. I feel heavy and confined in all these jackets, scarves, hats and boots! How do you people do it every year??</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3. I've discovered a love for tea recently. Maybe the cold weather? I love fruity and floral teas.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4. I have a bad habit of picking my split ends. Anyone else?</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5. Something Corporate - all time favorite band since I was 13.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6. I get stressed out about how much I'm going to miss French bread and butter when I get home.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">7. I also can't wait to grub on some In-n-Out, stat.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">8. I'm excited for my weekend in Madrid this upcoming weekend! I can't wait to see some of my best friends and have patatas bravas all day!</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">9. Secret: I have only run three times since my <a href="http://withbutterandlove.blogspot.fr/2012/10/first-half-marathon-check.html">half marathon</a> last month! I just can't get motivated to run in 37 degree weather! Any tips??</span></span></div>
<div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">10. I could be a professional sleeper. I just love sleeping and man, am I good at it.</span></span></div>
<div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;">11. I'm looking forward to my first Friends-giving away from home but missing my family at Thanksgiving this week also.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;"><b>JC's Questions:</b></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">1)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">If you could be a superhero which one would it be?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sailor Moon! I spent a good amount of my childhood wanting to be her.</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmDpzt48kgPqE2dVNX33Npypm5oJUe4ZUmHVhaBWja1iI-kNiDqIegayrIqFabpPsdpdnt-LIFOS5BGFTI5HCV9Tsif4EDaxmY2QOam7A0vSq4SZWFcwMrRbYYFP4P033Pgtk9zvIkdQ/s1600/Sailor_Moon_(1st_uniform).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmDpzt48kgPqE2dVNX33Npypm5oJUe4ZUmHVhaBWja1iI-kNiDqIegayrIqFabpPsdpdnt-LIFOS5BGFTI5HCV9Tsif4EDaxmY2QOam7A0vSq4SZWFcwMrRbYYFP4P033Pgtk9zvIkdQ/s320/Sailor_Moon_(1st_uniform).png" width="264" /></span></a></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">2)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">What is your favorite way to spend an afternoon?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love afternoons without plans. Just walking around the city, window shopping, meeting friends for drinks...casual things like that.</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS4BoCxyXKvPIENoGAwgBXHb5m2ximx9R5O-0CrH57K_rWFrgk6yo5hM6Pinp6fHqvDtUetSRFmkzOqPJ3ElYoQeNq3e8ywrRY5kGBw7p0fI0XFtJP_u5gY4BzdkkS477ZrSCUPBzuujU/s1600/IMG_5813.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS4BoCxyXKvPIENoGAwgBXHb5m2ximx9R5O-0CrH57K_rWFrgk6yo5hM6Pinp6fHqvDtUetSRFmkzOqPJ3ElYoQeNq3e8ywrRY5kGBw7p0fI0XFtJP_u5gY4BzdkkS477ZrSCUPBzuujU/s320/IMG_5813.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">3)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">What is your favorite color?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Pink and teal :)</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">4)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">What got you into blogging?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I wanted a place to log my recipes. Then I decided I liked it.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">5)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">What is your biggest pet peeve?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When people scrape their plates with their fork/knife and it makes that screeching sound. It makes me want to jump out of my skin!!</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">6)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">When you were 5 what did you want to be when you grew up?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I don't remember. I think the little mermaid. Yep, I wanted to be half fish, live underwater with a fish as my bff and brush my hair with a fork. Good choice, Brit.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">7)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">What is your dream vacation?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think I'm living it right now! But I would love to go to South America next!</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSxzxqJzDEa2_bQyCQS6BlfdzWt3OWmOj78xw5_t_b4hzQF9HfhI1nSbFSg3rwvyVdQoq96DNnaNMT4K2NWdvAU_rwxO3XR3czTlCVcPuj4f9HnDBeeZCIjGDE9Uk0rX0wa57i1GFtZJY/s1600/IMG_5525.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSxzxqJzDEa2_bQyCQS6BlfdzWt3OWmOj78xw5_t_b4hzQF9HfhI1nSbFSg3rwvyVdQoq96DNnaNMT4K2NWdvAU_rwxO3XR3czTlCVcPuj4f9HnDBeeZCIjGDE9Uk0rX0wa57i1GFtZJY/s320/IMG_5525.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">8)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">What is your guilty pleasure?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Nutella. Its an unhealthy relationship but I do love it sooo.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">9)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">What drives you? (It can be a long term goal, or purpose in life etc..)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I just want to make a difference in the world, in some small way. I want to run a business, have a family and not take anything for granted. Happiness drives me!</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">10)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">What do you spend the most money on?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Food. For sure. I mean I spend 4 euros on a little thing of smoked salt butter because its the best thing I've ever tasted! I shop for food like normal people shop for clothes.</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDrZIoL8gB2ASFM4nYCpjhRFmU3jz2_NvvOK0BDUHTp4r321vccER2nYmvoab5975nyhQl71CdnO38lIcUxQZujVGagtp1_iSAI4xk4Fn1NU9wF21BkaGBfJyQV4wuBvIeKjyEsWVLtg/s1600/IMG_5841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDrZIoL8gB2ASFM4nYCpjhRFmU3jz2_NvvOK0BDUHTp4r321vccER2nYmvoab5975nyhQl71CdnO38lIcUxQZujVGagtp1_iSAI4xk4Fn1NU9wF21BkaGBfJyQV4wuBvIeKjyEsWVLtg/s320/IMG_5841.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">11)<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;">When you wake up what is the first thing you do?</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Snoozee.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit, serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>TAG! You're it!</b></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">Lex at <a href="http://lex-livelovelaugh.blogspot.fr/">The Lexinary</a></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Coco at <a href="http://www.misscocomarie.com/">Miss Coco Marie</a></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Danielle at <a href="http://bonjoursweetparis.wordpress.com/">Bonjour Sweet Paris</a></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Jessica at <a href="http://whatsinaname-jessica.blogspot.fr/">What's in a name?</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Brittany at <a href="http://birdieinparis.blogspot.fr/">Birdie in Paris</a></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Joy at <a href="http://www.fromtheretoheretheblog.com/">From here to there</a></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px;">Kaitlyn at <a href="http://kaitastrophical.blogspot.fr/">kaitastrophical</a></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Questions for YOU, darlings.</b></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1. What is your core belief in life? Like a mantra you live by.</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2. What type of animal would you want to be?</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3. What is something on your bucket list?</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4. Gotta ask...tell us an embarrassing story!</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5. What is your favorite travel destination?</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6. Do you have a cause you fight for/work with?</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">7. Favorite movie or tv show of all time?</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">8. Do you believe the world is going to end in a month?</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">9. Best meal/food you have ever eaten?</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">10. What are you looking forward to next year?</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">11. What do you want to be when you grow up?</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now, go check out these girls and share some blog love!</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thanks again, <a href="http://www.sweetloveandginger.blogspot.fr/">JC!</a></span></div>
<div style="color: #666666; line-height: 18px;">
<span style="color: #222222; line-height: 17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
</div>
<div>
<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span></strong></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-88415858810243522432012-11-15T01:39:00.000-08:002012-11-15T01:39:46.995-08:00Thankful Thoughts Vol. 3: LOVE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFjl8uS_pO0vMnhDMgF4XDpuX4PFTT7cvz52gLxlRlzdHvHUNmsVov5IVzqS1-f3ZYZRYdh6-BlZivMRPnpJDrxQkHKWDMv3rX87ya05Pjs-XrUYCeHeAoePfNiFXMDViIkntA99RmNg/s1600/thankfullinkup1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFjl8uS_pO0vMnhDMgF4XDpuX4PFTT7cvz52gLxlRlzdHvHUNmsVov5IVzqS1-f3ZYZRYdh6-BlZivMRPnpJDrxQkHKWDMv3rX87ya05Pjs-XrUYCeHeAoePfNiFXMDViIkntA99RmNg/s1600/thankfullinkup1.jpg" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
As of today I have 5 more weeks left in Paris. Seems like a short amount of time compared to how long I have already been here but it seems like the closer it gets the longer it seems. Why? Because its like running to a finish line, the closer you get the harder it feels and the farther away it seems to be. I don't want to think of the end of Paris as a finish line but I definitely feel like I'm running <i>towards</i> something and not away from Paris. I'm running towards my friends and family and Mike. I'm feeling ready to start the next chapter of my life. (not that I won't miss Paris as soon as I touch down in LA).<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn-78EJH29VCfr-_U2VUQ7DosGkQE-tObkCEFzgPyxPHn14sx1YN6ypYcLH8l_32RElfsiNO2iZsB4ft3ppFAiBDmV7-mNciBWccaU3NEfoY7ORM07enUaLPEuunBmKZ9oMvdjPqpCVNU/s1600/IMG_1616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn-78EJH29VCfr-_U2VUQ7DosGkQE-tObkCEFzgPyxPHn14sx1YN6ypYcLH8l_32RElfsiNO2iZsB4ft3ppFAiBDmV7-mNciBWccaU3NEfoY7ORM07enUaLPEuunBmKZ9oMvdjPqpCVNU/s400/IMG_1616.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My going away party January 2012</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Can you believe that it has been almost 8 months since I have seen Mike? I think that is the longest we have ever gone without seeing each other since we met in high school. It has been a crazy and challenging year but I think our relationship has grown and strengthened so much through all the struggles and successes from being long distance. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs6eh2Fx-hoYSAqIJxfwrZCRUQlxmem0Ym47gtU1O38T4xkofoLVESlL1aoLHEZjJx83ruOk5dtkLwkrdOUQbjYRoOdqGepQbeQJRILMal6Nm3t9TIqgZuV1A0A4Kje8V8e2SUYahS2O8/s1600/650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs6eh2Fx-hoYSAqIJxfwrZCRUQlxmem0Ym47gtU1O38T4xkofoLVESlL1aoLHEZjJx83ruOk5dtkLwkrdOUQbjYRoOdqGepQbeQJRILMal6Nm3t9TIqgZuV1A0A4Kje8V8e2SUYahS2O8/s400/650.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Mike's visit to Paris in April 2012</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I am definitely ready to be back with him and little Tay. I'm really excited and looking forward to what is next for us and to just be able to be together! Be able to have coffee together, go to a movie, play with Taylor at the park, spend time with our friends and families. It all sounds so wonderful. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALTCtrO2Q8vYScOEe_7JbfBLOw7LpK3njZA0PM3sRgDf3ojdPEgCzBsGWPu_8QhqNUDF87VJ2t2tR-LZDPbW5SzWJOFZX6CAd-L-bhCvpVhaorx09oX10Mn8UgsZLhK64EU1xqk75Ehg/s1600/mikemehs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiALTCtrO2Q8vYScOEe_7JbfBLOw7LpK3njZA0PM3sRgDf3ojdPEgCzBsGWPu_8QhqNUDF87VJ2t2tR-LZDPbW5SzWJOFZX6CAd-L-bhCvpVhaorx09oX10Mn8UgsZLhK64EU1xqk75Ehg/s400/mikemehs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Homecoming circa 2005 muahahaha</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I can't tell you all how thankful I am for this relationship. We have been through so many struggles together but have proven them all trivial in comparison to love for each other. He makes me laugh everyday, understands me sometimes more than I even understand myself, supported me moving half way across the world for a year, and really is the other half to my soul.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I am a lucky girl to have found such an incredible relationship and to be able to have watched each other grow up. We've been part of each other's lives since we were 14 and 15 years old and I think that growing up together really gives us a greater understanding of each other. I can not wait to get back to him...8 months is TOO long!!!</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheA3XZX0REom8zgQiSNBrY9kot6PKM3fSghzprr_MzD2WehIkumeBssHxsLbZKDvCl7B9PPkelpPhiWCrQn7f9NfjoNpZgkIZn6wIqwP-fv2AZeczSy1CNGu8FcU7Q3e_wjf41ZuyFoH0/s1600/329350_2166515595759_1032747427_32177891_2562629_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheA3XZX0REom8zgQiSNBrY9kot6PKM3fSghzprr_MzD2WehIkumeBssHxsLbZKDvCl7B9PPkelpPhiWCrQn7f9NfjoNpZgkIZn6wIqwP-fv2AZeczSy1CNGu8FcU7Q3e_wjf41ZuyFoH0/s400/329350_2166515595759_1032747427_32177891_2562629_o.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
So, thank you, Mike. Thank you for supporting me so much and being there through it all. I love you and can not wait to actually see your face (not through a computer screen!). 35 days and counting. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih2XOiVQSD241-6Q8fa7NT-KtHCGnpHfrw1PUQv2Xvl5HfR3qMTN0CFvBuKEAOWJQ6BSczwgMIfmY1gwFcIdiIxNLeeyLNvrsoHG3ewQKD46XtyLBDy71lkmXxXLuijUTf0gf585Xa7Do/s1600/IMG_3193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih2XOiVQSD241-6Q8fa7NT-KtHCGnpHfrw1PUQv2Xvl5HfR3qMTN0CFvBuKEAOWJQ6BSczwgMIfmY1gwFcIdiIxNLeeyLNvrsoHG3ewQKD46XtyLBDy71lkmXxXLuijUTf0gf585Xa7Do/s320/IMG_3193.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-84544048224575878492012-11-14T01:02:00.000-08:002012-11-14T01:02:59.668-08:00Recipe: Mille FeuilleMille Feuille (1,000 leaves/layers) is still my favorite pastry. Specifically Mr. Pierre Herme's <a href="http://withbutterandlove.blogspot.fr/2012/03/mille-fueille.html">version</a> filled with chocolate and praliné. <i>Oh wow, I need to go get one of those soon.</i><br />
<i><br /></i>
I had dinner with a friend a few weeks ago at my apartment. She made delicious Korean BBQ ribs and I made the classic version of a vanilla mille feuille. The key to having a good mille feuille is to show off the two contrasting textures - crispy puff pastry with light and creamy vanilla cremé.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDRnCPiuQGIPeKtW1diuztn3Vrwryvh7l8xGXoIuxlme-r9oxj3puu4scbtIxLk4gwQ0ZzsK9-Db0XEZJWFu3J5jgq8wY1lcdBVzVqzHdNx0SfmvPDFvZkjZNOoaZyh5qAlACgu_c-cC0/s1600/IMG_5679.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDRnCPiuQGIPeKtW1diuztn3Vrwryvh7l8xGXoIuxlme-r9oxj3puu4scbtIxLk4gwQ0ZzsK9-Db0XEZJWFu3J5jgq8wY1lcdBVzVqzHdNx0SfmvPDFvZkjZNOoaZyh5qAlACgu_c-cC0/s320/IMG_5679.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_6F3y_rvGmZ1Gy8AnuxdKGxTi1WShdQYehT02o_eqyT3-X98EaGfFuf9GdS-lt757d7Y4PoMGl2MIcHJrwwpcihRUoEtlA9I04mrN2829p1VerTmEOODSRNAQCJaYpaEuOrkzIqmMA4/s1600/IMG_5681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_6F3y_rvGmZ1Gy8AnuxdKGxTi1WShdQYehT02o_eqyT3-X98EaGfFuf9GdS-lt757d7Y4PoMGl2MIcHJrwwpcihRUoEtlA9I04mrN2829p1VerTmEOODSRNAQCJaYpaEuOrkzIqmMA4/s320/IMG_5681.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ys4oGzd3JkRhaDSxHLDn8X6DJ61-M2eh-JsFg7iBPUrJL2Z7VpOiYAYjnwzpT7s2HWV_l2rEzZFp-l3nBm_1ylW_VdmiXbedyhopoId__j_NBo8elrUaVoCjZG4HPkk8lSYXgBnFftTJ/s1600/IMG_5683.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ys4oGzd3JkRhaDSxHLDn8X6DJ61-M2eh-JsFg7iBPUrJL2Z7VpOiYAYjnwzpT7s2HWV_l2rEzZFp-l3nBm_1ylW_VdmiXbedyhopoId__j_NBo8elrUaVoCjZG4HPkk8lSYXgBnFftTJ/s320/IMG_5683.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Want to give it a go? I think you should! It is a perfect surprise for Thanksgiving or Christmas! The best part is that you can make the pastry dough a day or two in advance. Just freeze the dough until its ready to be baked! OR if you really are pressed for time or simply don't want to attempt this somewhat daunting recipe - go ahead and buy frozen puff pastry from the market. Lets be honest, sometimes there is just NO time.<br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pate Feuilletage Inverse (Puff Pastry dough)</span></u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oven: 450F or 230C</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">400g Butter</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">130g Flour</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In your mixer, combine butter and flour until smooth and homogenous. Form this into a cube and wrap with plastic. Refrigerate until ready to use. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdGXle99_KczQqyFSEStLOKVhZUhW5jZVQ1Tduqup1bAM13D6RoV6OlhwQj9B6MRLO5YGs-7zJGU-hHMKZ8ApxzFmyXMIL3B2mSroZKf9VUQTdZFwtqcnSYKnG6kbow4TrI8FTbFHzxoo/s1600/IMG_5665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdGXle99_KczQqyFSEStLOKVhZUhW5jZVQ1Tduqup1bAM13D6RoV6OlhwQj9B6MRLO5YGs-7zJGU-hHMKZ8ApxzFmyXMIL3B2mSroZKf9VUQTdZFwtqcnSYKnG6kbow4TrI8FTbFHzxoo/s320/IMG_5665.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<br />
270g Flour<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10g Salt</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">140g Water (approx.)</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In your mixer, combine all ingredients to create a firm detrempe (read:dough). This is a<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 16px;"> French culinary term for the first stage in the process of making puff pastry, which requires only flour and water. After, form into another cube, wrap with plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 16px;">Onto a floured surface, roll out your butter dough in a rectangle just enough so that you can wrap the detrempe inside of it. Place the detrempe in the bottom half of the butter dough and fold the butter over the detrempe to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; line-height: 16px;">enclose it as if it is a giant ravioli. Note: don't be afraid to use flour on the counter and the top of the dough, butter is easily melted and sticky so you will need to use flour to prevent the sticking and if the dough gets too warm and soft stick it in the refrigerator to firm up again. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64Oy0bI_CeIkgv7iLSHfUWNL1aiqOEKs8GdA-7-D_agHLTW5sif5uOXNRvjJg7u8KyW7r-cY7CUyvEqc-hAESk1wk6U0gvAKZv7QIphgbAOd1YQFL4rBDFk3eZwn0nfumd3B5B52dFPY/s1600/Puffpastrytutorial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64Oy0bI_CeIkgv7iLSHfUWNL1aiqOEKs8GdA-7-D_agHLTW5sif5uOXNRvjJg7u8KyW7r-cY7CUyvEqc-hAESk1wk6U0gvAKZv7QIphgbAOd1YQFL4rBDFk3eZwn0nfumd3B5B52dFPY/s320/Puffpastrytutorial.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD5CKGmZVfDD9dtW8hUr3ZFjlGii7YVllE0RgrJd5evNqIVdFCzIDZo9tbdxam4sCLNMkdQVdGAYRffV0ToTXvPk1OB7Zwe1K_8O9ZtIT6RPcFXn250bTMWZJMbgzPPmuyIldJw2qv4aI/s1600/puff_pastry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD5CKGmZVfDD9dtW8hUr3ZFjlGii7YVllE0RgrJd5evNqIVdFCzIDZo9tbdxam4sCLNMkdQVdGAYRffV0ToTXvPk1OB7Zwe1K_8O9ZtIT6RPcFXn250bTMWZJMbgzPPmuyIldJw2qv4aI/s320/puff_pastry.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Press together the ends of the butter to close everything up. Place the dough with the longest seam to your left, as if it is a book (an upside down one). Roll the dough out to about 10 cm x 35 cm long. Now you will give the dough its first "turn". Visually divide the dough into thirds. Fold the top third down and fold the bottom third up. It will end up looking like this. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQQFKkJQegZzmKX96SPInbwjIYcAurN4LZQZsHUBGxnQ9Qlb9-Cx2chIvUQIJz7etsXe9BelhpSMKeS3VIQ2r-lc_JI7MhI_zHAfjZz0SVtIm_DJKuvGXUnl21dSVMmI8F9TNUpI9UsU/s1600/14-second-tour.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQQFKkJQegZzmKX96SPInbwjIYcAurN4LZQZsHUBGxnQ9Qlb9-Cx2chIvUQIJz7etsXe9BelhpSMKeS3VIQ2r-lc_JI7MhI_zHAfjZz0SVtIm_DJKuvGXUnl21dSVMmI8F9TNUpI9UsU/s1600/14-second-tour.png" /></span></a></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Repeat this three more times to total four turns keeping the long seam to the left. Remember, if the dough gets too warm and starts sticking to your table wrap it and refrigerate it until firm again (15 mins-30 mins).</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">PHEW! The hard part is over. Now let your dough rest in the refrigerator for an hour or so. When you are ready, roll out the dough to the size of a baking sheet (normally 40cmx60cm). This size will give you enough servings for about 12-13 people. The thickness should be about 1 cm and it should be even in thickness all the way through. After you have rolled it out, let the dough rest in the fridge again for an hour because it is elastic and will retract a little. (This is when you would want to freeze the dough if you want!!)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Bake at about 190C/375F until golden brown and crispy. (If you can manage, flip the pastry half way through - probably about 30 minutes).</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">BRAVO!! </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Now, pastry cream.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">750g milk</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">250g cream</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">1 vanilla bean, split and scraped</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">200g sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">80g corn starch</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">220g egg yolks (about 6)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">50g butter, unsalted, cut into pieces</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, cream and vanilla to a boil. In another bowl mix the sugar, starch and egg yolks together. When the milk boils, pour half of the milk onto the egg mixture and mix immediately. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Put the milk back on the heat and add the egg mixture into the pot. Put on medium heat and mix constantly until the cream is thick and reaches a boil for 1 minute. Always mix! You don't want to burn the bottom of the cream :)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Scoop out onto a tray covered in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold. You can also put it in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes to cool it faster and then store in the fridge.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Now, combine the cooled pastry cream with about 25% whipped cream. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Assembly:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Cut the puff pastry into three even sections lengthwise. Fill a pastry bag with the cream and pipe the cream on top of the first layer of puff pastry. Spread the cream with a spatula so it is evenly distributed and without holes. Place second layer of puff pastry on top. Repeat the layer of cream and top off with another layer of puff pastry. Top with a sprinkle of icing sugar or anything else you would like! In this photo I used the extra bits of puff pastry and crunched them up into small pieces to put all around the outside. Just cover the sides with left over cream and then press the crunchy bits into it.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">VOILA! Phew, now go have a drink!</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-10003662909380727102012-11-12T08:11:00.001-08:002012-11-12T08:11:10.958-08:00InstaParis 2A while back I posted a bunch of my <a href="http://withbutterandlove.blogspot.fr/2012/08/instaparis.html">instagram</a> photos of Paris since I had moved here. You all seemed to enjoy it so here is round two!<br />
<br />
On Instagram? Follow me @britcampbell09 :)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLiAE0AcqnD7xjGNtSxJObCbrYACFk8cyhQBJZDGn3D6alVGOoWO1OHqHaqSvCk_MpM_t85lBEf80HNevPklDg1mMqi9kFmuEnIzB5Itei4wcAL7r4N8uTZR35eJRRl0ittprriekyGg/s1600/IMG_5781.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLiAE0AcqnD7xjGNtSxJObCbrYACFk8cyhQBJZDGn3D6alVGOoWO1OHqHaqSvCk_MpM_t85lBEf80HNevPklDg1mMqi9kFmuEnIzB5Itei4wcAL7r4N8uTZR35eJRRl0ittprriekyGg/s320/IMG_5781.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFsMvl_cvExLTRiclWqo-Cj55b4A0eLC5o-Cmw-MWx2nNP8DctrPck9hz9cCqWFMcDGCk5Q-hYppZU2sfWY_lIL_7llElrEw3ZCbNASRJPGEsg0T4BYFcNJ-9a9GvrN5IJx39Qu99SbxQ/s1600/IMG_5729.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFsMvl_cvExLTRiclWqo-Cj55b4A0eLC5o-Cmw-MWx2nNP8DctrPck9hz9cCqWFMcDGCk5Q-hYppZU2sfWY_lIL_7llElrEw3ZCbNASRJPGEsg0T4BYFcNJ-9a9GvrN5IJx39Qu99SbxQ/s320/IMG_5729.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwamTzkqxY4cnn5l0uW_JNe0u6j6P6Q3Nhrd8gayUMdR2wy_Xfb6A05D2_rRJ_RQ15_f7bBqIdPthJTNnx499LNnLcfr22M1N3a3mL8u4uJHgEarSk99daWVaZPejQxQZq8rf_4PUbMn4/s1600/IMG_5726.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwamTzkqxY4cnn5l0uW_JNe0u6j6P6Q3Nhrd8gayUMdR2wy_Xfb6A05D2_rRJ_RQ15_f7bBqIdPthJTNnx499LNnLcfr22M1N3a3mL8u4uJHgEarSk99daWVaZPejQxQZq8rf_4PUbMn4/s320/IMG_5726.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHOZHnfVDc7rKRZ_a2_9q2P9xvf0K43cH93zyCwevsh79E3EFdQqxnUx4LqrPBFAr61jxjbz4D29nPDDpxUB0E1SjPfcSRR6BFK1OREEvrrqFLV8Tuo3lE25FAF9LNTKjtbX2b94IoHg/s1600/IMG_5722.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHOZHnfVDc7rKRZ_a2_9q2P9xvf0K43cH93zyCwevsh79E3EFdQqxnUx4LqrPBFAr61jxjbz4D29nPDDpxUB0E1SjPfcSRR6BFK1OREEvrrqFLV8Tuo3lE25FAF9LNTKjtbX2b94IoHg/s320/IMG_5722.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wRCltiP5ngcLG0cNppZr9W2MgAfvqkj8sAN-GorbUzmD7OYsHCra8kPRUgQTKOw7Y0HdRI-SoDhfXgsrhyphenhyphenT3cMO6b-AEleXxSyULVjOtV-SjvIpXXw-tqcDrmrB3VGpcBT0BQFI9op0/s1600/IMG_5695.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wRCltiP5ngcLG0cNppZr9W2MgAfvqkj8sAN-GorbUzmD7OYsHCra8kPRUgQTKOw7Y0HdRI-SoDhfXgsrhyphenhyphenT3cMO6b-AEleXxSyULVjOtV-SjvIpXXw-tqcDrmrB3VGpcBT0BQFI9op0/s320/IMG_5695.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAruzjpVxUjCYcJ_8xCs_1AOx14-ELVszetR1JnzPDvYfXW34d3PPfOT__Z1UbilU7qhNrifiIQx_Sm4hPd9oUmvyDN03fKo0jwk9cjsTmsNDwYzqU0hcm3ujcdv5SMVWKo6Qt6y-kzw/s1600/IMG_5657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAruzjpVxUjCYcJ_8xCs_1AOx14-ELVszetR1JnzPDvYfXW34d3PPfOT__Z1UbilU7qhNrifiIQx_Sm4hPd9oUmvyDN03fKo0jwk9cjsTmsNDwYzqU0hcm3ujcdv5SMVWKo6Qt6y-kzw/s320/IMG_5657.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW_jj5LwTHUap3p3iEZTUh_4JwnpSuCtZds0mc9IDa-uAVSbYLA7LjCBKESYpdwtRp2pDG_VN_FjEhG_gxjtuu143q9IQ6f-4o3o1M8hE9vhJUOL0ECJX2cqXgqZlVSLhTFsSW5i8S_MA/s1600/IMG_5648.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW_jj5LwTHUap3p3iEZTUh_4JwnpSuCtZds0mc9IDa-uAVSbYLA7LjCBKESYpdwtRp2pDG_VN_FjEhG_gxjtuu143q9IQ6f-4o3o1M8hE9vhJUOL0ECJX2cqXgqZlVSLhTFsSW5i8S_MA/s320/IMG_5648.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqYI7-smR2AgXAVwYHmZvcmBlWCckrzSlar3FLn0g1yTthA-t5B2nqSDtH_RsJwVem-R42O9axUoRBXEpr0h6Z1BtZKyCDw30nkqZ5Uykv4V47HkfYqDO0-snIqJBaTyHjG_BAdm9uCWg/s1600/IMG_5782.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqYI7-smR2AgXAVwYHmZvcmBlWCckrzSlar3FLn0g1yTthA-t5B2nqSDtH_RsJwVem-R42O9axUoRBXEpr0h6Z1BtZKyCDw30nkqZ5Uykv4V47HkfYqDO0-snIqJBaTyHjG_BAdm9uCWg/s320/IMG_5782.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiet78h9Or8HNw-OBCF2pf_sUPr8q1bNn1eLS-rmU2_6lyKMQMZYGyyznE35c-h34w3_UmOSefT3AigIvBx0kz_oOr71g8ttQjPBkSy4R0EXUyH8ZqnGzfvAeM0XeyJUmfan0pBmKeQWAQ/s1600/IMG_5783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiet78h9Or8HNw-OBCF2pf_sUPr8q1bNn1eLS-rmU2_6lyKMQMZYGyyznE35c-h34w3_UmOSefT3AigIvBx0kz_oOr71g8ttQjPBkSy4R0EXUyH8ZqnGzfvAeM0XeyJUmfan0pBmKeQWAQ/s320/IMG_5783.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXqO35QeiqAUHR4FO3y2RqBO5HDUUjaCJzFC9HmERbmf-qRrwhC8IBzDteYO2TcL4k6fjNb2WEE2wcvx5Ob_fsAHWoN9-hIQCIL2P_rusflPg9YGBKwD7Xgao799lKEtqCK4VwxjBXT74/s1600/IMG_5586.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXqO35QeiqAUHR4FO3y2RqBO5HDUUjaCJzFC9HmERbmf-qRrwhC8IBzDteYO2TcL4k6fjNb2WEE2wcvx5Ob_fsAHWoN9-hIQCIL2P_rusflPg9YGBKwD7Xgao799lKEtqCK4VwxjBXT74/s320/IMG_5586.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy667xkoehz35WUJ70e0kcjnsUfqUB4FEd-DCDljXhELEvf0ZLkXgfV8Mu89FB9q0g0idprL2vlykNFUY3fuekOxK-Gt-IyfNxmwzYa4-lQNGCCq8rdcnyBRMceHRVSoE-L-7SA6iYcuo/s1600/IMG_5537.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy667xkoehz35WUJ70e0kcjnsUfqUB4FEd-DCDljXhELEvf0ZLkXgfV8Mu89FB9q0g0idprL2vlykNFUY3fuekOxK-Gt-IyfNxmwzYa4-lQNGCCq8rdcnyBRMceHRVSoE-L-7SA6iYcuo/s320/IMG_5537.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTu4Aq-HCJJFaGbWbeUDpcm_QC2zZfPrg4rBPLw6VeIb7LdcfRtzhVSJi6o5_htVNBznO0h0BTcFRYnE4AJULEtf6AtZ4fB_RPrH7RP8Icb7oDYHH1sfrHEqfuYNFCwsJdFR81glItl04/s1600/IMG_5521.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTu4Aq-HCJJFaGbWbeUDpcm_QC2zZfPrg4rBPLw6VeIb7LdcfRtzhVSJi6o5_htVNBznO0h0BTcFRYnE4AJULEtf6AtZ4fB_RPrH7RP8Icb7oDYHH1sfrHEqfuYNFCwsJdFR81glItl04/s320/IMG_5521.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RvsgtxUUwxj8_N_PxX_CUjad7rT5e9hdoWd8sAqLgOpjIwR4VCIU84UMRmHKQLY32-YL-eH0Zt7ajuoX9kqLUhdHVFJberGAwYID8qwDxeuzaYZh5Vcnz1cj-GoiZUNZK8wg5YiZ4W8/s1600/IMG_5525.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RvsgtxUUwxj8_N_PxX_CUjad7rT5e9hdoWd8sAqLgOpjIwR4VCIU84UMRmHKQLY32-YL-eH0Zt7ajuoX9kqLUhdHVFJberGAwYID8qwDxeuzaYZh5Vcnz1cj-GoiZUNZK8wg5YiZ4W8/s320/IMG_5525.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm2gJI9nNvdoxECeLn_KBV5aT8do6Oi_vdUXHoczMSKXOOvyJzja0yj_kTZuu_KjpaMPrA7RfaRoq0Eqj3TZQoVjT8BPJhAMS_J_X2rIFXqZPnmNdc-gww2RhYMc08AQXlId0G2B18kXo/s1600/IMG_5516.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm2gJI9nNvdoxECeLn_KBV5aT8do6Oi_vdUXHoczMSKXOOvyJzja0yj_kTZuu_KjpaMPrA7RfaRoq0Eqj3TZQoVjT8BPJhAMS_J_X2rIFXqZPnmNdc-gww2RhYMc08AQXlId0G2B18kXo/s320/IMG_5516.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1QsSKDNiWPdS8qwSfN2l0FnbsE9y6sZDYpyKHDLwqxNoQzIAIIsO0386ATY-F0pK9wE7TIRkYpVBL4l7L2pWKjXs9zP0KvUiY5G2S7yE8kkV8Q-OonXXoAnFxTDpC-SwoyOe6SQVcx9U/s1600/IMG_5476.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1QsSKDNiWPdS8qwSfN2l0FnbsE9y6sZDYpyKHDLwqxNoQzIAIIsO0386ATY-F0pK9wE7TIRkYpVBL4l7L2pWKjXs9zP0KvUiY5G2S7yE8kkV8Q-OonXXoAnFxTDpC-SwoyOe6SQVcx9U/s320/IMG_5476.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUgNJAy4MJu117Z9Qaw33HFPFogjgRW2jBUhBuyle3sn18aMT5_dvmmIRjpYQs6PAXq7s9incOoOu3oGTdY6SvXp1A5ES8cRGFfMwEvqscJNCayQuxsFBzpbTyBi3ZMJf46vIMM-xiKA/s1600/IMG_5417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUgNJAy4MJu117Z9Qaw33HFPFogjgRW2jBUhBuyle3sn18aMT5_dvmmIRjpYQs6PAXq7s9incOoOu3oGTdY6SvXp1A5ES8cRGFfMwEvqscJNCayQuxsFBzpbTyBi3ZMJf46vIMM-xiKA/s320/IMG_5417.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8oLrl_YI6Qw1RKcbqiDmiKs-d8vAL2R7kHd1aoQ4RQVeGODxt_cEWo8c9fjq3jLlp5VhSx1xlSBH6QfqfXLtEvK7fabhN1ctgpfJzJ_vrvKiEegOEOR2BqfFXHRqK0hpTDTp1IBwPK4/s1600/IMG_5412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8oLrl_YI6Qw1RKcbqiDmiKs-d8vAL2R7kHd1aoQ4RQVeGODxt_cEWo8c9fjq3jLlp5VhSx1xlSBH6QfqfXLtEvK7fabhN1ctgpfJzJ_vrvKiEegOEOR2BqfFXHRqK0hpTDTp1IBwPK4/s320/IMG_5412.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-73590482404328956052012-11-06T09:22:00.000-08:002012-11-06T09:22:22.460-08:00Thankful Thoughts Vol.2: Famille<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wow, so much is happening back home today. It is strange feeling so distant from the elections but I'm excited/nervous to see how it unravels today. I'm definitely not one to talk politics (it gets nobody nowhere!) so today I am focusing on something I am very thankful for in addition to the beautiful U.S.of.A.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1092.beta.photobucket.com/user/britcampbell09/library/" target="_blank"><img alt="thankful link up" border="0" height="320" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i420/britcampbell09/thankfullinkup.jpg" width="320" /></a>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Family. Famille. Familia.</i></span></div>
<blockquote type="cite">
<div>
<div style="border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love my family, they are what made me who I am today. They inspire me everyday and make me laugh and want to smack them around all at the same time. We are all so different but we are a perfect group and I could never ask for a better, stronger or more fun family to call mine. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-Cm8JiAWgC6Fp3PFj2FgVfdBpUxFueFHVKxU9kInZmD_x-bfXBRtreWGom_3pGBhwF4wZJuU19vk0vVBOgr_rNPVFc26n1NSYKVcxIM_rpfNtVi-pTZ1amrcI3q61kEt-f5mFjPtSks/s1600/532084_195899800537726_1349607446_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-Cm8JiAWgC6Fp3PFj2FgVfdBpUxFueFHVKxU9kInZmD_x-bfXBRtreWGom_3pGBhwF4wZJuU19vk0vVBOgr_rNPVFc26n1NSYKVcxIM_rpfNtVi-pTZ1amrcI3q61kEt-f5mFjPtSks/s640/532084_195899800537726_1349607446_n.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWxjtipHuNH7yGKF20nePVvLwZUhGhQ9e6dX0iQBB6kLltkO0vRO1DgivaiyztImf4A2XKAKYqTNBNIL_stpz7AmnsS1YddS5sAOah8LVywvQJXnKyRlO8BJU_tk6h9iwd4QNSzTzox7s/s1600/Eruope+with+the+Family+2012+248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWxjtipHuNH7yGKF20nePVvLwZUhGhQ9e6dX0iQBB6kLltkO0vRO1DgivaiyztImf4A2XKAKYqTNBNIL_stpz7AmnsS1YddS5sAOah8LVywvQJXnKyRlO8BJU_tk6h9iwd4QNSzTzox7s/s640/Eruope+with+the+Family+2012+248.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRMYtxl3vfSrbl9axcE2ijPcqrOgIOzhuPci6u9mIVbjdUScvPTor6tE9fEtUfR_bRWY2bLozNnt3B1rHL2c6B_VKM2J6opM98I4_aCs5ZgdK168Wf9cxX9hT62SnXZDfVplis4rlArM/s1600/Eruope+with+the+Family+2012+303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRMYtxl3vfSrbl9axcE2ijPcqrOgIOzhuPci6u9mIVbjdUScvPTor6tE9fEtUfR_bRWY2bLozNnt3B1rHL2c6B_VKM2J6opM98I4_aCs5ZgdK168Wf9cxX9hT62SnXZDfVplis4rlArM/s640/Eruope+with+the+Family+2012+303.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div>
<br />
<blockquote type="cite">
<div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span></span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">My parents are incredible people. They are high school sweethearts and have been through all kinds of struggles and successes together. They not only raised four kids but built a successful business at the same time. My parents are such an inspiration to be happy, enjoy life, work hard and love. I am so thankful to have such strong and incredible role models and parents. They have blessed me with such an extraordinary life and I am ever grateful for them. </span></span></div>
</blockquote>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_kK3DPBS6zs5lINwPVC69ThbRGxAt39qb06CAPWOMaimFaqZ-nYKKjoh7e1N5Tti2e7MzUVdAEH7mlLvMaRdGZxIJfvwAX0nKzowHAAcnzcIcw5rCLC3gAsL4aFKmjl2jXyPdAyS6FYo/s1600/Eruope+with+the+Family+2012+576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_kK3DPBS6zs5lINwPVC69ThbRGxAt39qb06CAPWOMaimFaqZ-nYKKjoh7e1N5Tti2e7MzUVdAEH7mlLvMaRdGZxIJfvwAX0nKzowHAAcnzcIcw5rCLC3gAsL4aFKmjl2jXyPdAyS6FYo/s640/Eruope+with+the+Family+2012+576.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<blockquote type="cite">
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">My brother Brandon is fresh out of college and enjoying the pleasures of his first real office job. What a pleasure! Haha he might be realizing that college was the best years of your life like the rest of us but he is on to big things I know it. I am so lucky to have a close relationship with him. It wasn't always that way but we can grown to become best friends and I can always count on him. My favorite memories with him are probably from our Eurotrip in 2008... Or 2012. Both were way too much fun.</span></span></div>
</blockquote>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRZ8nN5DuVq4vqhwjMapL39KAr8zp_yQ195x9S3nI6BTaNG-ZKHV5-2U5O-jDPQZ4LXuAnNjOrYCU7bXWzuBqxRFlrJHOH9SxvkQoIx191j_tJZCNp68DkB970qLuUAL_Kmo7ZqiPhSfg/s1600/Eruope+with+the+Family+2012+324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRZ8nN5DuVq4vqhwjMapL39KAr8zp_yQ195x9S3nI6BTaNG-ZKHV5-2U5O-jDPQZ4LXuAnNjOrYCU7bXWzuBqxRFlrJHOH9SxvkQoIx191j_tJZCNp68DkB970qLuUAL_Kmo7ZqiPhSfg/s640/Eruope+with+the+Family+2012+324.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<blockquote type="cite">
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"> </span><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">My brother Ryan is one of a kind. He has a free spirit that I haven't seen in anyone else. He has the biggest heart and even if he tries to act tough (sorry bud) he is a lover at heart. Even when we have our differences Ryan will always be the first to defend our family. He is going to be famous and successful one day with his big, awesome personality. I can always count on him for a good laugh and a great friend.</span></span></div>
</blockquote>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGyubwG62GvChgwgBUFpKijciRqrrGkKssbAsdt6HNw6NDB-ty2vnlEP4XcNGup3pOUErJkzNoWuwNurGbQzDYFRbo0jcBs6GMwn6TaL_36YNrB-zUAponYvaIqhXCcBO1mD5dwlCWBDs/s1600/IMG_4568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGyubwG62GvChgwgBUFpKijciRqrrGkKssbAsdt6HNw6NDB-ty2vnlEP4XcNGup3pOUErJkzNoWuwNurGbQzDYFRbo0jcBs6GMwn6TaL_36YNrB-zUAponYvaIqhXCcBO1mD5dwlCWBDs/s640/IMG_4568.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<blockquote type="cite">
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"> </span><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">Jenna is the baby of the family. She is starting to apply for college which just blows my mind and makes me feel super old. She is beautiful and crazy smart and I can't wait to see what life has in store for her. Already she is a very strong young woman and I'm happy to say she holds strong to her morals and beliefs even when times get tough. You all know how brutal high school can be. She is a feisty little girl so I pity anyone who tries to stop her. I can't wait to watch her grow up and for us to become even closer friends. </span></span></div>
</blockquote>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTsDi5mpXoNC2WysxUPYwlLZJnTUXv51-lNbKjcsYJeGe6mukvKyp-PdM0584PTfqG0DVRWnh09nraPNNaanA3AgKlijBsixRJJzmkC4VtLYkbkKK3qUnoPKngdxmuEI6eJfIoHAtKC4/s1600/Eruope+with+the+Family+2012+612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTsDi5mpXoNC2WysxUPYwlLZJnTUXv51-lNbKjcsYJeGe6mukvKyp-PdM0584PTfqG0DVRWnh09nraPNNaanA3AgKlijBsixRJJzmkC4VtLYkbkKK3qUnoPKngdxmuEI6eJfIoHAtKC4/s640/Eruope+with+the+Family+2012+612.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<blockquote type="cite">
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">Boomer. Boom dog. Boomer loomer. Stinky butt. He has many names but he is hands down the world's greatest dog. Boomer has been there for us through and through for 14 awesome years. He is one of a kind and I can't begin to explain the intense LOVE our family has for him. All those lunches of ours he ate, brownies and trash cans he chewed up, times he ran away thinking it was a fun little game of tag, and so much more... Those will forever be some of our family's greatest memories. We love you boomer to the moon and back!</span></span></div>
</blockquote>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9irLm3pieh7TpEprxjT7rhwfP0eGT0DvDUqwtl-x_-_dxoN936JJKIYwL4lVKjJfLuavEAK9qdDNA_0lnHigTUxD1w0llGj7OtuqMo49MuSEVahjJNeh2qtq9dMwg7b-gRzPNjiskJpY/s1600/IMG_0037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9irLm3pieh7TpEprxjT7rhwfP0eGT0DvDUqwtl-x_-_dxoN936JJKIYwL4lVKjJfLuavEAK9qdDNA_0lnHigTUxD1w0llGj7OtuqMo49MuSEVahjJNeh2qtq9dMwg7b-gRzPNjiskJpY/s640/IMG_0037.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcJVZ8Rl9KdGrjNtHNNPNOyhwK6W2SMpZikCSBIjvWLQd5uwPLVVgW3SmGnwJyfySQbWCQ2iFzw-kjMnbPAi-48T2-QYqVocVn5CSwO3Brwu_DTIEfLRCndKJCANAF5CaGBd5cK5rc-s/s1600/IMG_0504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcJVZ8Rl9KdGrjNtHNNPNOyhwK6W2SMpZikCSBIjvWLQd5uwPLVVgW3SmGnwJyfySQbWCQ2iFzw-kjMnbPAi-48T2-QYqVocVn5CSwO3Brwu_DTIEfLRCndKJCANAF5CaGBd5cK5rc-s/s640/IMG_0504.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
One of the perks of leaving Paris is a short six weeks is that I will get to spend the holidays with my family. I am very thankful for them and their health and happiness.<br />
<br />
What are you thankful for today??</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-35584580703828817672012-11-05T06:40:00.000-08:002012-11-05T06:40:17.550-08:00Paris Food Truck: Le Camion Qui Fume<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
As Americans most of us are familiar with the idea of really good food being served from a truck. It is a fairly new idea but it really caught on in America and the companies have done pretty well. In France, this is a completely new, foreign idea. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Now there are two Americans (<i>Californians</i> to be exact) who are shaking up the food scene here in Paris and they have really begun to win over the Parisians. The two food trucks are <a href="http://www.lecamionquifume.com/">Le Camion qui Fume</a> (burgers and fries) and the <a href="http://www.cantinecalifornia.com/">Cantine California</a> (burgers, tacos (!!) and cupcakes)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Last week I waited in line in the FREEZING cold (lets talk waiting 40 minutes in 35 degrees and windy) to try Le Camion Qui Fume for the first time. It was worth the wait. This is only the second burger I'v had since I've been in Paris but it tasted like home. It might be even better than burgers you find in the US. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
With incredibly fresh French ingredients, the meat, cheese and even the freshly baked brioche bun all come together for a mouth watering taste of America and guess what? The French are loving it! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6DOa9Qfko8Zr2sOhffuHqTvyX9fUlo6ZvXftNfkWpuLM0QYvG9tuKOfIAMczSpnbJaTIWZeIx4gDRNWaS_-CH633C4mjzdZrsIubVCo24AGUlgTfN4jJcTr2bu0t7E0oanLv-vc_J8U/s1600/IMG_5706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6DOa9Qfko8Zr2sOhffuHqTvyX9fUlo6ZvXftNfkWpuLM0QYvG9tuKOfIAMczSpnbJaTIWZeIx4gDRNWaS_-CH633C4mjzdZrsIubVCo24AGUlgTfN4jJcTr2bu0t7E0oanLv-vc_J8U/s640/IMG_5706.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFjDZhoxmiaLGqAardepz8kGOdXV_j-Hi9f6P62YXkyTLA70BjE1fzqswUtij4uUxlzF2ViTAzgKeK-G8JPPN6NT4N10Si6KhivJyJ1gI6TPAj4DRvUXfzNjwooBeIokbuNri0E-64SKA/s1600/IMG_5709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFjDZhoxmiaLGqAardepz8kGOdXV_j-Hi9f6P62YXkyTLA70BjE1fzqswUtij4uUxlzF2ViTAzgKeK-G8JPPN6NT4N10Si6KhivJyJ1gI6TPAj4DRvUXfzNjwooBeIokbuNri0E-64SKA/s640/IMG_5709.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3torN56PjGbst6bTQsZ62sww0vg8jkVxbbacHQtvUVL9ewQL-G4X1cSDjNKf85TQ50Pzz-o9fa8nH44QTp9Gc4WNc5mo6zxPoj_4ckxbMNdyzZk4XwMoyHZQQSHR3-6Sl_0uX3oJc3U/s1600/IMG_5710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3torN56PjGbst6bTQsZ62sww0vg8jkVxbbacHQtvUVL9ewQL-G4X1cSDjNKf85TQ50Pzz-o9fa8nH44QTp9Gc4WNc5mo6zxPoj_4ckxbMNdyzZk4XwMoyHZQQSHR3-6Sl_0uX3oJc3U/s640/IMG_5710.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYTDLGZw-hGbxl8MZR32_Y8Ku7fDXngEcRoTMNS4MbQDR06sNkdS9P9TDNCKJdBOstv0EHb3iDlO6P6XxvJuXw9StDpzVxCUZQYEUd6x1lbj2fmOPWDnZM_TcBF4u9INfJ-To0MLCVlWc/s1600/IMG_5713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYTDLGZw-hGbxl8MZR32_Y8Ku7fDXngEcRoTMNS4MbQDR06sNkdS9P9TDNCKJdBOstv0EHb3iDlO6P6XxvJuXw9StDpzVxCUZQYEUd6x1lbj2fmOPWDnZM_TcBF4u9INfJ-To0MLCVlWc/s640/IMG_5713.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYYMRRpTfzIZvLWsraLuvj25c6AzJ5sAlo_pFxjGlXZbJO3S58rFcAxBBuscC8JyBtMpuy6Q3nsSpv2OOjPG3fl6eTjCd_3BYjSj8rdijsEL4-NC3E1LY2jfyzK7IP0YzOpXdpu1sLgPU/s1600/IMG_5715.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYYMRRpTfzIZvLWsraLuvj25c6AzJ5sAlo_pFxjGlXZbJO3S58rFcAxBBuscC8JyBtMpuy6Q3nsSpv2OOjPG3fl6eTjCd_3BYjSj8rdijsEL4-NC3E1LY2jfyzK7IP0YzOpXdpu1sLgPU/s640/IMG_5715.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Please forgive me for the terrible iPhone photos. I could barely get the courage to take my hands out of my gloves to snap the picture at all! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
To find their schedule check their <a href="http://www.lecamionquifume.com/">website</a> or follow them on <a href="https://twitter.com/LeCamionQuiFume">twitter</a>. Next up is the <a href="http://www.cantinecalifornia.com/">Cantine California</a>. Check out this <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/04/world/europe/food-trucks-add-american-flavor-to-paris.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&">video</a> about them in the NY Times!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Do you love food trucks? Have you tried any in your city??</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-i-bjXZr_r1VwRkMxLvZN090cGMMWqEpXrpW1B9pFxyuoeQvwOP-tuFm-f4BHjVHTwskx0ekzgaREzDc_sK2R89j5RzC4ZHolF8qCOvYoCJ8izFp6ZMTkU4h4kIIFioXdWTNQF9fhxQ/s1600/IMG_5716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii-i-bjXZr_r1VwRkMxLvZN090cGMMWqEpXrpW1B9pFxyuoeQvwOP-tuFm-f4BHjVHTwskx0ekzgaREzDc_sK2R89j5RzC4ZHolF8qCOvYoCJ8izFp6ZMTkU4h4kIIFioXdWTNQF9fhxQ/s400/IMG_5716.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
oh so attractive, we are.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtdzIcVGWZCyTmylppfZJigOAoC6C0UJbWz_S4opy41JYlfOg6Brs23ze8xvlGgldir3SQ748phZ4wDwqtK2O4R75v2-dDlBaS5PDvLt-tDlHi7pMlGRz94B9ySKif9RfynBCHDS0q5UE/s1600/IMG_5718.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtdzIcVGWZCyTmylppfZJigOAoC6C0UJbWz_S4opy41JYlfOg6Brs23ze8xvlGgldir3SQ748phZ4wDwqtK2O4R75v2-dDlBaS5PDvLt-tDlHi7pMlGRz94B9ySKif9RfynBCHDS0q5UE/s640/IMG_5718.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-18900829868802568022012-11-02T12:42:00.001-07:002012-11-02T12:42:14.905-07:00Paris: Coffee ShopsI am a coffee lover. I could have multiple cappuccinos and lattes everyday and that would make me one happy girl. Before moving to Paris I had heard and read horror stories about the lack of good coffee here. People made it sound like I would be doomed to a life of terrible, bitter coffee for the year with no escape.<br />
<br />
Well, to their credit - they are somewhat correct. Your average cafe offers up Cafe Richard's coffee which is definitely not good or exciting but it isn't the worst thing ever if you are in need of some caffeine or just don't particularly care how your coffee tastes.<br />
<br />
Needless to say I have gone out of my way to try and find a good cup of jo in this town. I have had a few good ones here and there but I have named my favorite. Luckily for me, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/KBcafeshop?fref=ts">this</a> shop is on the same street that I work on so I get to enjoy it anytime I want!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwFONK6pDsQLXLtbbz_26r9Cj0SV0bagwewGEdXroC9H8xnmlorYiipKzos8RCj25-_nG5vDJqXfK6nx8ly6NDmkG7VfxIBmjAsj0r7QXIliG2mS6H4JV067EZiGLtB1nrlFZ8sT010c/s1600/IMG_4784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwFONK6pDsQLXLtbbz_26r9Cj0SV0bagwewGEdXroC9H8xnmlorYiipKzos8RCj25-_nG5vDJqXfK6nx8ly6NDmkG7VfxIBmjAsj0r7QXIliG2mS6H4JV067EZiGLtB1nrlFZ8sT010c/s400/IMG_4784.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">
The employees there probably think I'm mental because they see my English speaking face at least twice (and sometimes more) a week. They are such a nice and pleasant group of people. I love this Aussie founded coffee shop because their coffee is <i>hands down</i> the best I have had in Paris and their lunch options are just as delicious. </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">
Pick from sandwiches stuffed with quality ingredients like avocado, sun dried tomatoes and smoked salmon or pick up a piece of banana bread to go with your drink. They even offer fresh squeezed juices of all kinds! Hang out in the cafe and join the rest of the crowd working on their laptops and chatting with friends out on the street side. </div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJAXFPzG8VNEkPRDqJk8c5Cd-jkoS9N8p5ZjTGWCOy8fSaGJE480vZ_s3jTVDlfNA6MhmjuJqg1VkWFwzZx29WJAeq30zKWT45YcNt3d8q3BGU6DQt2cGf4VRrzc0bPz0ptgkEXVlGiQ/s1600/IMG_4819.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJAXFPzG8VNEkPRDqJk8c5Cd-jkoS9N8p5ZjTGWCOy8fSaGJE480vZ_s3jTVDlfNA6MhmjuJqg1VkWFwzZx29WJAeq30zKWT45YcNt3d8q3BGU6DQt2cGf4VRrzc0bPz0ptgkEXVlGiQ/s400/IMG_4819.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Rue des Martyrs is an amazing little market street with so many options for lunch but Kooka Boora is always by go to. I will miss this place when I have to leave. Stop in the next time you are in Paris!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/KBcafeshop?fref=ts">Kooka Boora Cafe</a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span itemprop="streetAddress" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">53 ave Trudaine</span><br /><span itemprop="postalCode" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">75009</span> <span itemprop="addressLocality" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Paris</span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-37535310898049307062012-11-01T11:09:00.001-07:002012-11-01T11:09:31.777-07:00Thankful Thoughts Vol. 1: ParisIt's November! For real? Where does the time go?!<br />
<br />
Fall has actually been treating Paris really well the past week or so. It has been freezing cold but at least the rain has been held to a minimum which I am so happy for! Today I might have been caught in the most intense hail storm I've ever seen (and I mean, i-n-t-e-n-s-e!) but it was fun so I'm not complaining.<br />
<br />
So, of course November means it is soon going to be one of America's finest celebrations - Thanksgiving! I'll be spending my first Thanksgiving away from home this year but that doesn't mean I won't be celebrating just the same. We are already planning our feast with pumpkin pie and green bean casserole included.<br />
<br />
In the spirit of Thanksgiving I will be writing about all the many things I have to be thankful for in my life throughout the month. Some friends will be stopping by to share their happiness with you also. Feeling grateful for things this season? Share your happiness and link up with me or send me an e-mail for a guest post!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1092.beta.photobucket.com/user/britcampbell09/library/" target="_blank"><img alt="thankful link up" border="0" height="320" src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i420/britcampbell09/thankfullinkup.jpg" width="320" /></a>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Let's state the obvious. I am SO THANKFUL for PARIS! I am in LOVE with Paris. It is the most beautiful place on earth and I really don't think any city can compete. Paris has taught me so much about life, love and myself. I could never repay what I have gained while living here. Paris is <i>inspiring</i>.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmHQe6axNag94aEwfEaLxhp8enHjccJMZN-ahIxeWe85yc6CgAjWa4OOqvz6ppVefAzhjkxUXnWjYRfG9zE3KOvD_PSrrUG5c4UANrXKc27FTnRYSYbGH03q9CpT7ZdBlIdauaUvUlpc/s1600/819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmHQe6axNag94aEwfEaLxhp8enHjccJMZN-ahIxeWe85yc6CgAjWa4OOqvz6ppVefAzhjkxUXnWjYRfG9zE3KOvD_PSrrUG5c4UANrXKc27FTnRYSYbGH03q9CpT7ZdBlIdauaUvUlpc/s320/819.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7UNtAPPNFzvPJWKUmYZtt4eJpTaoubJHFDFlfPrHRQZ1h8ZExUXR79CptdwViG4HKX5NPIlXcvkCIOoSnWQM7pdZOfvjSK6yMzvJzrn-I_rwvASRV9ZE_uh5GNu99XA1gorzYIy9irs/s1600/IMG_3885.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7UNtAPPNFzvPJWKUmYZtt4eJpTaoubJHFDFlfPrHRQZ1h8ZExUXR79CptdwViG4HKX5NPIlXcvkCIOoSnWQM7pdZOfvjSK6yMzvJzrn-I_rwvASRV9ZE_uh5GNu99XA1gorzYIy9irs/s320/IMG_3885.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfM7pQi4B7KsiBilWKMqUxxaTrlSn3elsNDkM7Af3FF8SiZUUjyUHeLxW-KdI7qhZiaIGAkYR_ee9VfF4dAhyphenhyphenmrZwp1_23Q5iEvHGlS9r2JKzqjVYDbevLQVo5ugZ48v7wYQg2fhZwNZ8/s1600/IMG_5417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfM7pQi4B7KsiBilWKMqUxxaTrlSn3elsNDkM7Af3FF8SiZUUjyUHeLxW-KdI7qhZiaIGAkYR_ee9VfF4dAhyphenhyphenmrZwp1_23Q5iEvHGlS9r2JKzqjVYDbevLQVo5ugZ48v7wYQg2fhZwNZ8/s320/IMG_5417.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
Paris has given me the memories of a lifetime. It taught me how to <i>live</i> life.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
It taught me about food. </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
It taught me how to eat. </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
It guided me to my passion. </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
It brought me amazing new friends. </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
It showed me how to slow down and how important it is to find joy each and every day and in everything. </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
It made me thankful for America and a place and people to call home.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
It shows me beautiful things every day.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
It reminds me to enjoy myself and indulge in life.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
It taught me about quality.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
It taught me that time is precious and life is fleeting.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
It showed me that change is good. and inevitable.<br />
It reminds me how incredible life is and how big and beautiful our world is.<br />
It taught me about all the little pleasures in life and how those little things add up to be the big things.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
Paris is a part of me now. This place fills me up, makes my heart swell. It has changed me, inspired me and I will never quite be the same again. Paris truly is a moveable feast and I am SO THANKFUL that I came to the table.</div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4YowAF8wJrJqPJWB2UUM_aoE666sPCfDc7xHN4vihZ525zubI_A3faIavblULRuypxSUMSHSGFKDSimmOgnggoLC_Vf-UeTj5POFe4AbHmUntK-gG-S4y7xSTx6zbSBR_4GttjuoAfc/s1600/IMG_5487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB4YowAF8wJrJqPJWB2UUM_aoE666sPCfDc7xHN4vihZ525zubI_A3faIavblULRuypxSUMSHSGFKDSimmOgnggoLC_Vf-UeTj5POFe4AbHmUntK-gG-S4y7xSTx6zbSBR_4GttjuoAfc/s640/IMG_5487.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6r-kYU4Tl0kefSG0paUpKqQR_IeWSG1Cl1JUS9sfxudHHQFIGzN6-gbrEUHgUdir-uoA9Iwi5v6ROu3nBneAW_NKTb3hJ1v0ZeplFZQ5w-WkQS3wReJN23MStj3k4Z8I0DrG9ZVcP0HU/s1600/IMG_5525.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6r-kYU4Tl0kefSG0paUpKqQR_IeWSG1Cl1JUS9sfxudHHQFIGzN6-gbrEUHgUdir-uoA9Iwi5v6ROu3nBneAW_NKTb3hJ1v0ZeplFZQ5w-WkQS3wReJN23MStj3k4Z8I0DrG9ZVcP0HU/s320/IMG_5525.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwf2ixW9G66WF0EKGOA5Xl_dDLc1tEsA52y8349wA-B8E1J_QPhn4MVFjVAt-86Hx47tmxRZL2pR7SHYvl-Gu0sikpsiD1Gm8mHsG5SuejGuMjAzAZhGuesypf5BcRTh8W9uk3_J1Jrao/s1600/IMG_5603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwf2ixW9G66WF0EKGOA5Xl_dDLc1tEsA52y8349wA-B8E1J_QPhn4MVFjVAt-86Hx47tmxRZL2pR7SHYvl-Gu0sikpsiD1Gm8mHsG5SuejGuMjAzAZhGuesypf5BcRTh8W9uk3_J1Jrao/s320/IMG_5603.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO39JSm0Kf7KpbkyZdqdzDa6P9023-VUkCt5BDzn6GsgE_9CTSLElA_k6bFoX0nsGLRXg600BeruTifGbOYIPObqJtN2f7qKzw8OkNIOp2-vtRvnzopVAUKT9Qx2CCryiRj61ommXn1VA/s1600/IMG_5729.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO39JSm0Kf7KpbkyZdqdzDa6P9023-VUkCt5BDzn6GsgE_9CTSLElA_k6bFoX0nsGLRXg600BeruTifGbOYIPObqJtN2f7qKzw8OkNIOp2-vtRvnzopVAUKT9Qx2CCryiRj61ommXn1VA/s320/IMG_5729.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjRSEtEPgQvRrYcminQKqYIH5-Re1zlfoTkOIvLsl6whGq7FrvvhJw3ec8ljIuL2yfByfNhKkuNjjgHFu3bHbr-lhgJdyKwI-StxDcM-kOWLu56B9Z5uu5exBv1_OUMNSDGzYtEo7cjj0/s1600/IMG_5750.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjRSEtEPgQvRrYcminQKqYIH5-Re1zlfoTkOIvLsl6whGq7FrvvhJw3ec8ljIuL2yfByfNhKkuNjjgHFu3bHbr-lhgJdyKwI-StxDcM-kOWLu56B9Z5uu5exBv1_OUMNSDGzYtEo7cjj0/s400/IMG_5750.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFSCLPrDTZRZeqpCZ7u2Z58wkXU1D9EBmQaaIcnEdANs4Jqst4rXv8oK8YIXq-paCrajPXhjT8Sf11FaGm1WqgOBUQ5POogC1JHDBEi_tQj8QAQb3IKgoBOpRRCkQOTUJZx8C-U6hwZo/s1600/IMG_5783.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFSCLPrDTZRZeqpCZ7u2Z58wkXU1D9EBmQaaIcnEdANs4Jqst4rXv8oK8YIXq-paCrajPXhjT8Sf11FaGm1WqgOBUQ5POogC1JHDBEi_tQj8QAQb3IKgoBOpRRCkQOTUJZx8C-U6hwZo/s320/IMG_5783.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Merci pour tout, Paris.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<3</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-74381117681642689552012-10-29T02:36:00.002-07:002012-10-29T02:36:36.727-07:00Netherlands: AmsterdamThis summer my brother and his two college roommates got to come travel around Europe together. Talk about a perfect graduation celebration, right? So I got to join them for a few legs of the journey. They started and ended in Paris, all four of us cozied right up in my little mini apartment. Their trip went something like - Paris, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Munich, Prague, and back to Paris. Not bad.<br />
<br />
I got to meet up with them in Amsterdam and it was such a great time. When Brandon and I were backpacking in the summer of 2008 we tried so hard to make our way to this city but we simply didn't have time for it. Not that I'm complaining, that trip was incredible. So I was very excited to finally explore.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMex0MI9PoP2Ip7bj3rbuVqw8Xy8NjkkgPf-bEh2UWwyll89-FyIC9lGpIk_1s5uyaaj5oNl4iy4oIC2hSwUC_7RFV5gvQe82MVsy_MSOT4VX1YZ3R2XYZFY956YOIMz3b0fI8-06FFG0/s1600/IMG_4607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMex0MI9PoP2Ip7bj3rbuVqw8Xy8NjkkgPf-bEh2UWwyll89-FyIC9lGpIk_1s5uyaaj5oNl4iy4oIC2hSwUC_7RFV5gvQe82MVsy_MSOT4VX1YZ3R2XYZFY956YOIMz3b0fI8-06FFG0/s640/IMG_4607.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwEvxnhzTInXSLf1GpnQVpDlJdhtO9Aiw6aMsfYi2XpJwDsZQgssYJc7KF9FGZ36xwhSmwOfRXzI4vZ7Uc_K8K9W-T154drd93yk4LCzrdC5-0WmBiphhEz68szDzv6kLK0XxBlu5EmJw/s1600/IMG_4608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwEvxnhzTInXSLf1GpnQVpDlJdhtO9Aiw6aMsfYi2XpJwDsZQgssYJc7KF9FGZ36xwhSmwOfRXzI4vZ7Uc_K8K9W-T154drd93yk4LCzrdC5-0WmBiphhEz68szDzv6kLK0XxBlu5EmJw/s640/IMG_4608.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrNz7c69qZfH6lbIyKzT2tFUqbbE0jRWNzE9YsJMx8F2JChakolryfygkkFSbCc9uJmBe2pYttqBuAPnDddqHCLPLZ5A7DqDIpjHMwnbfb8eewW_Z_Rn372k7JgQH3Wz0pH1d9l5f7DQ8/s1600/IMG_4609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrNz7c69qZfH6lbIyKzT2tFUqbbE0jRWNzE9YsJMx8F2JChakolryfygkkFSbCc9uJmBe2pYttqBuAPnDddqHCLPLZ5A7DqDIpjHMwnbfb8eewW_Z_Rn372k7JgQH3Wz0pH1d9l5f7DQ8/s640/IMG_4609.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNRJKVmVRuDQbry1Dc8UQzW1iZdYAPX5ReXnbtks6cIYhJgK21B6kG7MZ-Rki6_DYUOThcqi57kjlHUoZVLmdWHKP3BPUSWerI7p6zjNOpXR12ceT94GXn_efvPU4UkENvfXQH7XzxkA/s1600/IMG_4610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNRJKVmVRuDQbry1Dc8UQzW1iZdYAPX5ReXnbtks6cIYhJgK21B6kG7MZ-Rki6_DYUOThcqi57kjlHUoZVLmdWHKP3BPUSWerI7p6zjNOpXR12ceT94GXn_efvPU4UkENvfXQH7XzxkA/s640/IMG_4610.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPKVOWkXyu_Az8sMhegR88WkAvDkn2TqGQSyE6jNPIpekXWtSX8cZjeaJNrkmOsRByXwaRQ2KxVxD-voH54IkVpVZJK6xzzxOomJrEwtBfNRCTNFxL5vV65JQAHbtC9bQS7XvV5ZDUDA/s1600/IMG_4611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPKVOWkXyu_Az8sMhegR88WkAvDkn2TqGQSyE6jNPIpekXWtSX8cZjeaJNrkmOsRByXwaRQ2KxVxD-voH54IkVpVZJK6xzzxOomJrEwtBfNRCTNFxL5vV65JQAHbtC9bQS7XvV5ZDUDA/s640/IMG_4611.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZgu1m1NE7JGd141BFxWcMO_rCZvAK9vmIEsHAfCRPVfJKz8A58YiS6X1iWaWtpCg_7mcDpC5YQ8st1BQ_2v0GTp2jfopnZZXLvhZyxMx9AXCEcOBYlO-WSfNCqap1MdWVRx9wI_LjWeo/s1600/IMG_4613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZgu1m1NE7JGd141BFxWcMO_rCZvAK9vmIEsHAfCRPVfJKz8A58YiS6X1iWaWtpCg_7mcDpC5YQ8st1BQ_2v0GTp2jfopnZZXLvhZyxMx9AXCEcOBYlO-WSfNCqap1MdWVRx9wI_LjWeo/s640/IMG_4613.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6NJKTGCejjIRphJ1XxA0HPElZ-Epb281_GLNwihtOqSzIf9cjJ8qKhTYyVe00vFYPlFzryofp2grclsL5OIUEEt5EyEHgn6kG5qJ8LCtqAj1mbRogbtSOlST01iI093EGimZ11AdK9z4/s1600/IMG_4614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6NJKTGCejjIRphJ1XxA0HPElZ-Epb281_GLNwihtOqSzIf9cjJ8qKhTYyVe00vFYPlFzryofp2grclsL5OIUEEt5EyEHgn6kG5qJ8LCtqAj1mbRogbtSOlST01iI093EGimZ11AdK9z4/s640/IMG_4614.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9GaymuEKZ_PvMiPWr3J8ebNPJVKmY6Y1V5uQoS-cEbcXCfzFsUJmHT0nKsWMgqyOg6bQWdaDwReSH5Cut-_mPmPffuLFjow-KE9OksKFA__DsoJI15J0cfncCsonyS9yp4rZxgbhM74/s1600/IMG_4618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9GaymuEKZ_PvMiPWr3J8ebNPJVKmY6Y1V5uQoS-cEbcXCfzFsUJmHT0nKsWMgqyOg6bQWdaDwReSH5Cut-_mPmPffuLFjow-KE9OksKFA__DsoJI15J0cfncCsonyS9yp4rZxgbhM74/s640/IMG_4618.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
Amsterdam is one beautiful place. It is so clean! Its wide main streets, extremely friendly people and beautiful canals were enough for me to want to stay forever. We explored the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum - which was my favorite. We had some delicious Dutch pancakes at a place simply named: Pancakes! and of course we had our fair share of french fries. Healthy, I know.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
We visited the famous Red Light District which is not nearly as crazy as I was expecting but still, seeing the girls working in the windows and doors was shocking and for me, sad. </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
I could spend some more time hanging out along those canals. </div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFK1HDQZmHM8ps3SJD-GDfBpSEvoFavmkvwMbdq8lGn-rVwBsgw8W7k__2HcDZngsV1XITS0BTr5J8evq0te6jhP50T4iTa1o5SApRMipwuk5hWtN06nCVnDOM1CWhCsFstbgLK2Q0j60/s1600/IMG_4621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFK1HDQZmHM8ps3SJD-GDfBpSEvoFavmkvwMbdq8lGn-rVwBsgw8W7k__2HcDZngsV1XITS0BTr5J8evq0te6jhP50T4iTa1o5SApRMipwuk5hWtN06nCVnDOM1CWhCsFstbgLK2Q0j60/s640/IMG_4621.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil0VbEEEqY5hpRRlO_CTL8obZI63UCaNA6ryr7CHuLM1oXQy0rEMEH2jb_qRgBkgCbWa1N8di_B10R06X4lQIJ8jmbUAn5OLJ9d6F_tXURfyiZLP_lhL2HXzS2MrnrPa8e2CGhVSdcs7E/s1600/IMG_4622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil0VbEEEqY5hpRRlO_CTL8obZI63UCaNA6ryr7CHuLM1oXQy0rEMEH2jb_qRgBkgCbWa1N8di_B10R06X4lQIJ8jmbUAn5OLJ9d6F_tXURfyiZLP_lhL2HXzS2MrnrPa8e2CGhVSdcs7E/s640/IMG_4622.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjteXSwOR8JHGoSywXz7GMX8Xz8jFdw3CugJvYO0jNew_umKzmADqqqztvJ7mhUTurvR9AepFz3YQoaAxDxhrdjEeXKrucrgOXMbC1d76QIgU-37hkqhhoLZMLXzDFZcF17egVcakk0jBE/s1600/IMG_4623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjteXSwOR8JHGoSywXz7GMX8Xz8jFdw3CugJvYO0jNew_umKzmADqqqztvJ7mhUTurvR9AepFz3YQoaAxDxhrdjEeXKrucrgOXMbC1d76QIgU-37hkqhhoLZMLXzDFZcF17egVcakk0jBE/s640/IMG_4623.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhN5wrgMNYgsyiQkgj-lNxmsJprAVteN5SPKzxbjqzHo69w0zJdUi2bRT7B_7_DNEKIr3WtA0Tx26pzVSXhq2Hdry49ccdRwRhMmuwLYAn9rKVT90x7uC8bnY9bOUecdATpnjlRJ7h0b0/s1600/IMG_4628.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhN5wrgMNYgsyiQkgj-lNxmsJprAVteN5SPKzxbjqzHo69w0zJdUi2bRT7B_7_DNEKIr3WtA0Tx26pzVSXhq2Hdry49ccdRwRhMmuwLYAn9rKVT90x7uC8bnY9bOUecdATpnjlRJ7h0b0/s640/IMG_4628.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsv9WK7YE9Y7VzIvvxb0TZA3IeVpYazrYJs5DYZVnvgLOyx4xutpoXwcWBqMlF5rHkYBmSylPBKCZT2oZBq_CXD11LmHyBBO5EFn1Ut6Ip3vOwfWJ6ZbVXhPs4_7QNbKb-ehGFImbAvo/s1600/IMG_4629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUsv9WK7YE9Y7VzIvvxb0TZA3IeVpYazrYJs5DYZVnvgLOyx4xutpoXwcWBqMlF5rHkYBmSylPBKCZT2oZBq_CXD11LmHyBBO5EFn1Ut6Ip3vOwfWJ6ZbVXhPs4_7QNbKb-ehGFImbAvo/s640/IMG_4629.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QIWO1i8BHx0ehmxjkOvHyQRClEdYwadMjfaFQI80ZtaGIgmwOLdb9dhwXgVG2jjkMgywXwjtK2Pqc8uXSx2AOO0gwQEbhK5wGHueKuu6tAXOOwIu5_GFOwhl4e7QqWhcqwOId6d4GLg/s1600/IMG_4632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QIWO1i8BHx0ehmxjkOvHyQRClEdYwadMjfaFQI80ZtaGIgmwOLdb9dhwXgVG2jjkMgywXwjtK2Pqc8uXSx2AOO0gwQEbhK5wGHueKuu6tAXOOwIu5_GFOwhl4e7QqWhcqwOId6d4GLg/s640/IMG_4632.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicI3aPsvzrhUeiwch5fPjV_1FvRBjrqA50-NtcZwzJv2bvQXMO5ASDmLS0uIblTVHb-ZFl_5k0418QNftzad1sbBuUeoky3_nA0P2WioIG6ra1iabHiFGJGIM0qhoqst7Hflmy6bhvTYc/s1600/IMG_4642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicI3aPsvzrhUeiwch5fPjV_1FvRBjrqA50-NtcZwzJv2bvQXMO5ASDmLS0uIblTVHb-ZFl_5k0418QNftzad1sbBuUeoky3_nA0P2WioIG6ra1iabHiFGJGIM0qhoqst7Hflmy6bhvTYc/s640/IMG_4642.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8902747008314921927.post-77737339335700163192012-10-26T08:47:00.001-07:002012-10-26T08:47:24.006-07:00Home Baking: Linzer Cookies Simple and comforting - you can whip up these cookies in just about 30 minutes and with very little mess. Use your favorite jam, it doesn't have to be raspberry (my fav!). These are also really great to make with kids because you can make them into any shape or design you like! Happy baking!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRBfqshkIG1vxvxeP0ptufHfs6Lai94wUR7tESQb-MR6v-kqFgsIbYsU_or-SbyyGC31x0Yl4h9juZj5-5wbhXdgZzkW6EuyvblyxydNKu4oEoDJ56_-tKHMROiPxz-DLh8DhLUtbUeY/s1600/IMG_5385.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRBfqshkIG1vxvxeP0ptufHfs6Lai94wUR7tESQb-MR6v-kqFgsIbYsU_or-SbyyGC31x0Yl4h9juZj5-5wbhXdgZzkW6EuyvblyxydNKu4oEoDJ56_-tKHMROiPxz-DLh8DhLUtbUeY/s640/IMG_5385.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5T3O5oGjNUuihxlzKqTYZRdWi4PTTWNouMnG4App3IIPZwtVjfwTTIoj7TgTljuGJWdDToE1Oq9-cKVm-zdXtr91h2vUFRMa0NkQhXM91WYHw3TLUmdKjoFWryEArCNsjyrfn7XTyeM/s1600/IMG_5394.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5T3O5oGjNUuihxlzKqTYZRdWi4PTTWNouMnG4App3IIPZwtVjfwTTIoj7TgTljuGJWdDToE1Oq9-cKVm-zdXtr91h2vUFRMa0NkQhXM91WYHw3TLUmdKjoFWryEArCNsjyrfn7XTyeM/s640/IMG_5394.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Pate Sucreé<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">250g flour</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">100g butter (room temperature)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">100g icing sugar</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">1 egg</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">20g water</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">sift the flour.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">cream the butter and icing sugar together.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">add the egg. mix until smooth and homogeneous.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">add the sifted flour.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">if using a mixer, beat until the dough comes together.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">if using your hands, use your hands or a scrapper to "frasage" the dough. basically, take a handful of dough and press it into the table while sliding your hand or scrapper so the dough smears. once all the dough has been frasaged, gather it. wrap in plastic and refrigerate 30 minutes.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
<br />
Roll out the dough to about 1 cm thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut out the shapes that you want your cookies to look like! You use two cut outs per cookie so make a lot of them! Cut out the center of half of the cookies and then lay them all on out of a sheet with baking paper and bake until golden brown. Let cool and then spread your favorite jam on the bottom piece and place the top (with the cut out center) on and voila! Bon appetit!<br />
<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920377164023998715noreply@blogger.com10