tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41043487333838304922024-02-22T02:06:09.361-08:00So This is LovelySo this is Lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294707098088289504noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104348733383830492.post-2447249878810361882014-12-03T09:16:00.000-08:002014-12-08T09:18:57.139-08:00eShakti Review II<div class="MsoNormal">
I love my eShakti dress! I’m just going to do a quick write
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It took about 3 weeks for my dress to come, and it really
worried me because the tracking number only started to work about a day before
it was delivered. It came in a pretty beat up box all the way from India. I was
nervous about opening the box because it looked like there had been some water
damage, but I was pleased to see that the dress came in a sealed plastic bag. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As soon as I saw the dress, I knew that it was perfect. The
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The dress fit almost perfectly! It is a little too big in
the waist, but other than that it is perfect. I was able to wear it to the
Holiday Gala, and I got so many complements about how cute it was. It loved the
way I felt in the dress, but most of all, I loved the pockets! <o:p></o:p></div>
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<o:p> </o:p>If you decide that you want a cute dress like mine, go to <a href="http://www.eshakti.com/ReferralRegister14.aspx?code=KELLI3263" target="_blank">eShakti</a>
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So this is Lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294707098088289504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104348733383830492.post-76786305850521376472014-12-02T12:36:00.000-08:002014-12-09T12:36:54.233-08:00Embroidery Project Here is what I've been working on lately. I am using a 500 thread count black pillow case and three strand thickness of white embroidery floss for this project. When it is done it will be a throw pillow.<br />
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<br />So this is Lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294707098088289504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104348733383830492.post-17216135054957994722014-12-02T10:29:00.000-08:002014-12-02T10:39:42.926-08:005 Tips to Love YourselfLife can be hectic, stressful, and hard. Know matter how talented, smart, thin, strong or hard working you are, things happen that you cannot control. I know for myself that when things in my life get hard, I turn to myself to see what I could be doing better and how I come up short in so many categories. Starting now I am going to try and break this bad habit I have created of judging myself too critically. Here are the tricks I've come up with to love yourself.<br />
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I went to a Brent Dennen concert two months ago and he had a painting on his stage that said "Be the one who loves you the most."<br />
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I really loved that and it made me think, "What do I love about myself?" Tell yourself at least one thing you like about yourself every day, then give yourself a big ol' pat on the back. You deserve it!</div>
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So this is Lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294707098088289504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104348733383830492.post-1969163063299124232014-12-01T15:39:00.000-08:002014-12-08T15:43:11.675-08:00Should Women shave their heads?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which among many other things, can cause women to lose their hair. This is something that I have been struggling with for the past six years. Every year my hair gets thinner and thinner.<br />
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Like most people, head hair has always been a big part of my life and losing it has been difficult for me to deal with. Although I am not ready to shave my head just yet I love the women that have the panache to do it.<br />
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Her are some of the women that have shave/buzzed their heads that I love to follow online. These women are bad ass. Check them out!<br />
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So this is Lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294707098088289504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104348733383830492.post-29101728283512323732014-11-28T09:09:00.000-08:002014-12-08T09:11:40.446-08:00Why Thanksgiving is the BEST<div class="MsoNormal">
I love Thanksgiving. It’s partially because of the fact that
it has become a day dedicated to showing gratitude for the things we have, but
it’s also because I love food. <o:p></o:p></div>
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There isn’t any food more comforting than turkey, mashed
potatoes, and stuffing. As I heap piles of these delicacies onto my plate, I
don’t feel the shame that I would normally feel. I don’t feel embarrassed that
my family members are judging. I only feel pure joy and happiness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That in and of itself is something to be
grateful for. <o:p></o:p></div>
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But seriously, I do love having a day wherein we talk about
all the things we’re grateful for. I have so much, and it is so easy to take it
all for granted. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I am thankful for my husband and our relationship. I am
thankful to be able to attend Southern Utah University and obtain as much
education as possible. I am thankful for my mom and all that she has taught me.
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What are you grateful for and what are your favorite
Thanksgiving foods? Let me know in the comments below. <o:p></o:p></div>
So this is Lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294707098088289504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104348733383830492.post-60159039061170665232014-11-24T23:07:00.000-08:002014-12-07T23:11:30.121-08:00How to Give Back: With no cost to youI work for a nonprofit organization and this past summer, Amazon Smile (something I had never heard of before) contacted the organization I work for informing us that people have tried to donate to us through <a href="http://smile.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon Smile</a>.<br />
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I knew what Amazon was I had no idea what this Amazon Smile was about. The letter asked us to set up an account with them so that people who were making purchases through <a href="http://smile.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon Smile</a> could select us as the organization they wanted .5% of their order price to be given to.<br />
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As far as I understood it Amazon Smile was making it possible for people to give back with no additional cost out of their pockets. Everybody wins!<br />
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Now there is no reason not to be supporting the nonprofit of your choice. I do all the shopping I can through Amazon Smile now, you should too, there is not reason not to.<br />
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What nonprofit will you support?</div>
So this is Lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294707098088289504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104348733383830492.post-62895167508820911062014-11-15T11:24:00.000-08:002014-12-08T11:25:55.799-08:00Pet AdoptionFor the past few weeks the only thing that I have been able to think about is how I would love to bring a dog into our home. I grew up with dogs and they were always such a joy to have around, to lift the mood, or cuddle with you.<br />
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So I have been looking online at Pet Rescue websites in my area and I've been using <a href="https://www.petfinder.com/" target="_blank">Pet Finder</a> to help me view pets from different shelters all in one place.<br />
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Here is what I have learned about the process of adopting a pet.<br />
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<b>1. Pictures can be deceiving </b><br />
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Just like online dating the profile you are viewing can be misleading. Make sure you go and meet the pet you are interested in adopting before you commit to it.<br />
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<b>2. Get as much information as possible about your pets history</b>.<br />
Was it abused, if so are you going to be able to spend the time working on it's rehabilitation? If it was surrendered by an owner, find out the reasons why? Don't be afraid to ask questions. It will do more harm to you and your future pet if you bring them home and end up not being able to handle the responsibility.<br />
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My Aunt runs a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/MHOP-Mitzis-House-of-Pussycats-Pitbulls-Chihuahuas-and-Rabbits/362020660536979" target="_blank">pet foster program</a> out of her house. She has had all kinds of pets come through her home and when I started to look into Pet Adoption she recommend these articles for me to read. I am now passing them on to you. <a href="http://bit.ly/1D00ZGs" target="_blank">Adopting an Abused Dog</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/1Ga1B8M" target="_blank">Adopting a Dog</a>, <a href="http://www.doggies.com/category.php?cat=First-Time-Owners" target="_blank">First Time Owners</a><br />
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<b>3. Pets need love and attention just like me and you</b><br />
Committing to a pet means really committing. You need to think about the time investment you are making when you adopt. Are you going to be able to take your pet out on a walk, play with it when you get home, give it the attention it needs? These are things you need to consider.<br />
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I know I have been having to really look into these things myself. I hope that soon I will be able to find a dog that fits into our family, and when I do I will share it with you.<br />
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<br />So this is Lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294707098088289504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104348733383830492.post-15925630730483646402014-11-14T08:44:00.000-08:002014-12-08T08:46:21.249-08:00eShakti Review<div class="MsoNormal">
I love clothes. Living in a small town, it can be hard to
find a large variety of cute things to wear, so I do a lot of my shopping
online. One site that I found a little while ago is called eShakti. I really
liked this site because it has a variety of super cute styles from vintage to
modern, and every style is customizable. <o:p></o:p></div>
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A few weeks ago, I was looking for a dress for the Holiday
Gala that I have been involved in planning for my Event Management class. The
theme was <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">It’s a Wonderful Life</i>, so I
wanted something that was vintage as well as school spirited. I came upon a
dress that I absolutely loved, so I customized it to the length I wanted as
well as the sleeve style and ordered it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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My exact dress is no longer available on the site, but I
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First you select the dress you want from the hundreds of
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Then you can customize:<o:p></o:p></div>
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The sizes range from size 0-36W, and there is even an option
to do a custom size based on your exact measurements. You can choose to keep
the dress the way it is shown, or you can change the sleeves, length, and
neckline. And let’s not forget that ALL OF THE DRESSES HAVE POCKETS. ALL OF
THEM! You can’t beat that.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So this is Lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294707098088289504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104348733383830492.post-51913182080349651052014-11-13T07:26:00.000-08:002014-12-09T07:28:09.069-08:00Bell CenterpiecesAs a part of my Gala group project for my Event Management class I was responsible for coming up with the centerpieces we were going to use. The theme is It's a Wonderful Life and to tie that to the centerpieces I decided we should use bells.<br />
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So this is Lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294707098088289504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104348733383830492.post-69724291640606487652014-11-11T23:56:00.000-08:002014-12-08T00:00:18.633-08:00How to Plan an EventThis past semester I have been taking an Events Management class. The class was broken up into four separate groups and each group would be responsible for planning and executing an event on our campus.<br />
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My group was responsible for planning the University President's Holiday Gala. This event is a way of thanking donors for their support of the school. This is a big responsibility and one that will took a lot of planning.<br />
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Anticipate
Everything<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Where is the biggest potiential for problems?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->What are the solutions?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> c.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Have a Plan B, Plan C, etc.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Plan
Ahead<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->ICID- In Case I Die<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Who
is my back up?<o:p></o:p></div>
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hard from beginning to end<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sure your event has impact<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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everyone understands, set clear expectations, take charge 6. Break it down into manageable tasks<o:p></o:p></div>
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or Committee<o:p></o:p></div>
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the expectations<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Set the room smaller<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span>i.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->What
do you want people to think when they come in <o:p></o:p></div>
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ii.“This is a great crowd”-people coming in<o:p></o:p></div>
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Organization, Leadership<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Break
it down into manageable tasks<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
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support what they help to create<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Get people involved<o:p></o:p></div>
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listen to, and trust your instincts<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Be
yourself<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Have fun—but be professional <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> b.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->You are running the event you are not
participating<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">It’s
all in the details<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Be redundant in your details<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rehearse
everything<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
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the entire event <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Script<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>b.
Cues<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 150%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
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</span></span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Follow
up<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> a.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Thank your people<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 1.0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Evaluate the event<o:p></o:p></div>
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My cousin is having a bridal shower in a couple weeks, and I
have had a hard time deciding what to get her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’m too poor for the usual lingerie, and I don’t want to get her
something off of her registry, so I decided on something a little more
practical…something that I think is the perfect gift for a virgin bride.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One handicap of my religious community is the fact that we
don’t talk about sex. Let me rephrase that; we talk about sex, but we generally
focus on abstaining from it and the evils of embracing our sexuality before
marriage. As a result of this, many new brides that I know have had a lot of
different experiences with their first time, and not all of them have been
positive. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The things that I have found to be the most helpful in my
first year of marriage are what I am going to pass on to my cousin—and to you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>1. A DIAGRAM OF LADY BUSINESS</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Newsflash: we are NOT men. Our bits don’t just hang out
there for all to see—if you want to see them, you have to put in a little
effort. We should know what the parts are called and what they do. This will
only help you AND your partner have the best intimate experience for your first
time and forever.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>2. LUBRICATION</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Losing your virginity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Movies
and TV make it out to be this beautiful, amazing experience, but that’s not
always the case. Of course, no two first times are the same and you can’t
generalize, but I’d wager that a lot of women have very similar experiences.
Whether you’re nervous, dehydrated, or just tired, lubrication can make the
whole process a lot easier (and a lot more pleasant). <o:p></o:p></div>
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Side note: more is NOT always better. Find out what works
for you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>3. SEX TOWEL</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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When you use lube, someone’s hands are going to have some
residue, and a handy towel by your bed, couch, or back seat can make your first
time a lot less messy. It’s also a good idea to have something to put under you
because sex can be messy</div>
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which leads us to…<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>4. BABY WIPES</b> (preferably flushable)<o:p></o:p></div>
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What goes up, must come down. Will you be prepared? Baby
wipes are a handy item after the deed is done. Physicians generally recommend
that women urinate after sex. Baby wipes are a nice alternative to toilet paper
because they don’t stick to you and they don’t tear.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>5. IBUPROFEN</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Your first time might hurt, and there is no need to suffer.
Whether you want to take it preemptively (as I would suggest) or after the
fact, it’s always a good idea to have a pain reliever on hand. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>6. COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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nevertheless, it is fun to try new things and be aware of the possibilities. If
you want to take these ideas and implement them, talk about it with your
partner and see what they are comfortable with. Make sure you are both aware of
each other’s expectations, <span style="text-align: center;">and only do what you are ready for.</span></div>
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These are six helpful items you could use for your first
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What do you wish you would have had/known before your first
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I hope you all will celebrate Nevada Day in your own special way this year, and always remember that "Home means Nevada" </div>
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So this is Lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294707098088289504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104348733383830492.post-54722392324615812292014-10-28T09:02:00.000-07:002014-12-08T09:06:22.998-08:00How I traveled to Europe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My husband and I were able to go on a month-long tour of
Europe this past summer. It was absolutely amazing, so I want to share a little
bit about how we were able to take the leap and fulfill my lifelong dream of
traveling across the pond.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We have known that we wanted to travel the world before
starting a family since before we were married, but we only started seriously
planning two summers ago. <o:p></o:p></div>
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When we saw how much it would cost us to do the trip solo,
we figured the only way we could afford a month-long trip would be to go with a
tour group. After some intense searching, we found EF College Break, a tour agency
that specializes in trips for college students aged 18-26. It would still be
expensive, but we found that we could both travel with hotels, meals, flights,
transportation, and entrance to major attractions included for just under$6,500
each (I know, this is a lot of money, but it was 100% worth it). <o:p></o:p></div>
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My favorite places were London, Engelberg, and Madrid. In
London, we saw all the major sights like Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, and
Abbey Road, but the place I loved the most was Harry Potter Studios. We spent 8
hours touring a museum of the Harry Potter sets, costumes, and props. It was
the most magical place I have ever been. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Engelberg is located in the German part of Switzerland, and
it is exactly what you’d think of when you imagine the Alps. We stayed in a
beautiful and romantic lodge in the mountains. On our second day there, we
decided to take an excursion to the top of Mt. Pilatus, which was one of the
scariest (I’m afraid of heights) and most breathtaking experiences of my life.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In Madrid, we stayed in a really cool hostel in a super hip
part of the city. It was just down the street from the Reina Sofia Museum of
Modern Art. My husband and I spent most of our time in the city at this museum
admiring installments by Picasso and various other artists. It was so weird,
but we absolutely loved it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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All in all, our tour was an amazing experience. Our tour
guide was very knowledgeable and well traveled. We had a fun time meeting new
people, but we were the only couple on the trip, so we became the surrogate
parents of the group. It was kind of weird being the only people in a committed
relationship, and it isolated us from the rest of them, but we didn’t care
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I would recommend EF College Break to any of my friends. We
had a once in a lifetime experience, so everyone should visit the website <a href="http://www.efcollegebreak.com/home-page.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.efcollegebreak.com/home-page.aspx</a>
to see what trips could work for you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So this is Lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294707098088289504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104348733383830492.post-45555581652244289622014-10-15T22:46:00.000-07:002014-12-08T08:56:59.301-08:00Embroidery Stitch TutorialsEmbroidery is one of my favorite things to do. I've been embroidering for years now and still I am no where near knowing everything there is to know about embroidery. There is a website I found that sells awesome embroidery transfers and also blogs about embroidery, it is called <a href="http://sublimestitching.com/pages/tutorials" target="_blank">Sublime Stitching</a>. They have tutorials to embroiderer's of all skill levels.<br />
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So this is Lovelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14294707098088289504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4104348733383830492.post-26584281523530112962014-10-08T22:17:00.000-07:002014-12-08T10:50:51.387-08:00So This is...I <i>love</i> love. I have always loved love. Love songs more often than not told me, "All you need is love," and that "love will keep us together." The great thing about love is that you can love just about anything. I love my husband, I love Netflix, I love the milk glass I found at the DI last week. Because love is such a big part of my life, I decided to make a blog and devote it to all the things I love.<br />
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First of all, I want to write about my experience with my first exposure to romantic love. Growing up, the cartoons and stories I loved told me that no matter who I was or how bad my life might be, all I needed to do was find "Prince Charming," marry him, and then I would live "happily ever after." Obviously these expectations don't match up to reality, and I want to talk about how a lot of our societal expectations aren't realistic. </div>
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The expectations for what we want our lives and love lives to be compared to what they actually are can get kind of heavy sometimes, so I will break it up from time to time by talking about other things that I love. Sometimes it will be a hobby that I am loving, and other times a movie or an artist. The point is: I'm going to be talking about LOVE.</div>
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