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What I really want to do is write a recap about the Royal Wedding. But I'm too exhausted. I'll do something tomorrow, even though you probably won't care by then. I'll care. And that's all I care about! Hmph. Play along and link up over at Lauren's blog! 1. I am looking forward to the weather getting nicer. This 50 degree crap isn't doing it for me anymore. 2.  Something kind of embarassing that I...

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There's supposed to be a wedding tomorrow - have you heard of it? Ha. I didn't make the 1,900 person guest list but I'll be tuning in to watch it live.The ceremony starts at 11 a.m., which is 3 a.m. in my neck of the woods. Am I crazy? Probably. But I wouldn't miss watching this for anything. It's history people! This only happens every few decades. Well, until Harry gets married. And he's technically still...

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Carrie Underwood  brought down the house at the "Girls Night Out: Superstar Women of Country" last Friday. She sang the classic "How Great Thou Art" with fellow superstar Vince Gill and it was incredible. When I first watched the video, I wasn't super impressed with the first couple minutes. But then it got good. Really, REALLY good. Like gives you chills good. Just watch. P.S. In my next life, can I please look like her?! ...

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I visited the Woodburn Company Stores on one of my day's off last week and I hit the jackpot. Not only is Monday a great day to visit, as no one else was shopping, but they've got some great stores. I hadn't been there in years, so sorry if I was out of the loop. It happens on occassion. My favorite store? The CAbi outlet. If you haven't heard of it, CAbi is a personal shopping experience...

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Happy Easter! I had a lovely day up in Longview, WA visiting my grandparents, aunt and uncle and 5 younger cousins. It's such a treat to live so close. I also usually score some new fridge art: God is good! ...

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I took Monday and Tuesday off this week to play but I'm still ready for the weekend again. I can also see from my cube that it's super nice and sunny outside, which is such a tease. Bah. Any fun weekend plans? I'll be up in Washington to visit the family for Easter. It's one of my favorite holidays, so I'm definitely looking forward to it! 1.   Fridays are  a day for celebrating. Friday's are busy days...

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The reaction I usually get from people when I tell them I'm learning to fish is similar to what I think I'd get if I told them I was quitting my job to work as an astronaut for NASA. So this post is for all you people. See? I can do it. This weekend my family and I headed out to Hagg Lake. It was a bit nippy, to say the least, but Mother Nature...

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Happy Friday everyone! I haven't written in a WEEK, so major fail on that. Work has just been crazy and I haven't had the motivation to write any more than I have to. I'll try hard to get back on track next week. The one thing I CAN commit to is these fill in the blank Friday posts. Please play along with Lauren and I and link up in the comments section! Do it. You...

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Well hello April! It's nice to see you again. I feel like it's been a year since I've seen you. It's also April Fool's Day and I haven't been pranked (yet). I'm super gullible so it's not my favorite holiday. I also work in public relations so it's literally one of the worst days for us. I skipped this last week but here's another round of "Fill in the blank Friday" from Lauren for your enjoyment....

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