tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30485743669808457082024-03-13T16:49:15.186-04:00Jacks, Yurman and Bobbi BrownThe journey of one recent college grad entrenched in name brands and unatainable fashion. An account of my life as I figure out who I am, who I want to be and how to get there while still looking good.Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.comBlogger198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-54707756162420762462010-05-05T11:04:00.005-04:002010-05-05T11:14:11.319-04:00Anyone One Out There?I'm back! Probably not <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">continuously</span>, but I wanted to drop in and update anyone who still follows this blog. I'm still pursuing my nursing career. I completed my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">CNA</span> course and got certified, so technically I could work as a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">CNA</span> in a hospital right now, but I'm not. I'm still at the part time job I've had for 3 years, but I'm also temporarily working for a non-profit organization. In the past few months, I've really gotten involved with this particular organization and I really enjoy helping out. I have sent in my application for nursing school and should hear back within a week or two. I'm so excited, because if I get in, I could possibly start this summer! If not, I would be starting in January, but either way I will be happy to get in!<br /><br />New York was fun over New Years. My friend and I spent New Years at the last ever Tavern on the Green event. The trip was a ton of fun and I spent <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">wayyy</span> to much money.<br /><br />On the boyfriend front, I've been seeing someone for a little over 6 months now. He is really the best guy I've ever met. So incredibly sweet, caring, thoughtful, everything. I really like being with him, but I'm not 100% sure there is that special connection just yet. It is crazy to try to judge the whole relationship after only 6 months, so I'm trying not to get too worried about it just yet.<br /><br />Well I guess I've been MIA from the blog world for so long that I just can't even think of things to say! I hope everyone is well! I hope to be back soon with some good news!Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-35459468958142615082009-09-17T10:40:00.002-04:002009-09-17T10:55:33.549-04:00Hi There.Just wanted to pop in for a little update, since I haven't been by in a while. I am still pursuing a nursing degree. Last night I completed a CPR training course. It was like a CPR course on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">steroids</span> because it is for professionals in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">health care</span>. They also teach you how to use an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">AED</span> (automated external <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">defibrillator</span>). If you don't know what that is, it is basically like one of those things from the movies and TV shows that doctors use to shock a person's heart. Except with an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">AED</span> it analyzes what is going on in the heart and delivers the shock itself, if necessary. It is portable so it can be brought to any scene and isn't on a big cart like a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">defibrillator</span> would be at the hospital.<br /><br />I really enjoyed my CPR class. I took one back in high school, but it has been so long that I am obviously not still certified. Not only did I not remember most of the rules/procedures, they have all changed so much since I last took the course. I really liked reading in the book about different diseases and how the heart works and all of that good stuff. Most of it was pretty basic, but I was happy to realize that I am super interested in this and excited to get started on my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">CNA</span> training class.<br /><br />My <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">CNA</span> training class starts on Oct.12 and I'm really excited. I know it is going to be a nasty job full of the nurses' bitch work, but I can't wait to get in the field and help patients and start learning and experiencing the environment.<br /><br />I have also signed up to do some volunteering. I start volunteering for The Leukemia and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Lymphoma</span> Society next week, and have a volunteer interview with my favorite local hospital in October. Hopefully I will also be able to volunteer for the Red Cross and other organizations. I want to be involved in everything I can possibly be involved in, but with school starting that leaves very little time.<br /><br />As for my boy situation, I now know that talking about it on the blog isn't a curse, because this last guy didn't work out and I didn't even blog about him. Oh well. NEXT!<br /><br />OH! This is exciting...a friend and I are planning on going to NYC for New Years Eve! I'm so excited. I haven't been to NYC in about 5 years and I can't wait to get back. It is my favorite city, by far. If anyone reading is going to NYC or knows someone who is going for NYE let me know! I've been doing some research, but I just don't know what to do about the actual New Years Eve. There are all access passes for an ass-ton of money, then single bar tickets, and me wanting to be in Times Square...so many things to think about! Any and all suggestions are more than welcome!<br /><br />Hope all is well with any readers out there!Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-22235786550532773532009-08-25T12:59:00.000-04:002009-08-25T13:00:07.086-04:00Major Life ChangeHey kiddos. Long time, no see. Since I’ve been so MIA from the blog world, I’ve made a huge life decision…I’m going back to school. To be a nurse.<br /><br />First off, I’ve always had an interest in medicine. I’ve always known I don’t have the drive to become a full-fledged doctor, and I used to be an all or nothing kind of girl. So when deciding on a major in college, I ruled out any medical career and instead chose the safe route: telling myself that with a business degree I would have so many more options; surely there would be ONE I would be passionate about. WRONG.<br /><br />After 2 years in the business world, and one bachelor’s in business administration later, I have finally decided I detest everything about the business world: the lies, having to be so professional you can’t crack actual jokes, the rigid structure. I stuck around in this field for so long because I was scared of change.<br /><br />Now it is time for me to kick change in the ass. I’ve done a lot of growing as a person over the past two years, and it is time my professional life reflects my personal life. I want to be passionate about my career. That’s just it - I want a career, not a job. So I explored many possibilities in the medical field such as dental hygiene, etc. Nursing seems to fit my likes, abilities and expectations the best. I’ve talked with family and friends and I’m super excited about it, y’all.<br /><br />Since I have a business degree, I need to take some more prereq courses before I can apply for nursing school. I have also sent in an application to volunteer at 2 local hospitals. I’ve been sending a cover letter of intent to become a nurse and my resume to doctors’ offices all over the area in need of a front desk person (allows me to use the skills I have while also learning more about the medical field). I’m researching like crazy and really digging my heels in deep. Tonight I have an information session on a CNA training class. I hear super gross things about being a CNA and I understand that they get all of the bitch work, but I need to start somewhere, and if that is the only paying job I can get for the next year or so while I work on my prereqs then that is what I will take. Being a CNA will give me first hand experience with patients and great exposure to the nursing scene.<br /><br />There are more information sessions for various schools/programs coming up next month, so my goal is to have a set plan by the end of September as to when I expect to be able to apply to nursing school and which degree I will pursue.<br /><br />Since my life is going in so many different directions right now, I probably will stick to my sporadic posting. As for reading blogs, I just don’t have time anymore and I am SO sorry for that. I truly love reading blogs and keeping in touch with people I have gotten to know, but it isn’t realistic for me right now. I hope you all understand!<br /><br />If you have any suggestions for my new career path, please do not hesitate to share!Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-30284419368800760942009-08-14T00:09:00.000-04:002009-08-14T00:10:06.018-04:00Hey from Oklahoma!I've been to Arkansas and Oklahoma on this trip to visit my family. <br>And I must say it has been amazing. My moms side of the family is in <br>AR and we went there first. My moms sister remarried about 15 years <br>ago but I haven't connected with or accepted her new husband into the <br>family (in my eyes) until this trip. I'm so happy to say that I have <br>finally, 15 years later, I can call him "uncle". It feels great that I <br>have grown as a person and am now able to learn from him and love him <br>as a family member. It sounds cheesy-but true!<p>I am now in Tulsa and I feel like this is my second home. I love my <br>dads side of the family so much. They are honestly the nicest people I <br>know. I'm thinking of looking into moving here if my job search keeps <br>running dry back home...we'll see!<p>Just another tid bit - I learned how to shoot a gun on this trip. It's <br>fun. Haha. I'm def getting one if I ever live on my own. But I need <br>some practice!<p>Sent from my iPhone. - This explains the short, choppy message and any <br>spelling mistakes! I'll report more when I get back!Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-84522719793018752692009-08-06T11:53:00.002-04:002009-08-06T11:56:07.372-04:00Blog PimpinHi there! I don't have much to update from my personal life...but I do want to help out a dear friend who has started her first blog! She is witty and fun and has started her blog to sort of expand on Twitter. <p>Go over to <a href="http://nottwitterblog.wordpress.com/">http://nottwitterblog.wordpress.com</a> to check her out! Her posts will be straight forward, raw thoughts. It is great dry humor to give you more than a 140 character break in your day! <p>Oh and PS - I am traveling to Oklahoma soon to visit family so I hope to have some posts about my travels!</p>Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-59720178922614996892009-07-30T10:11:00.002-04:002009-08-06T11:56:37.047-04:00This One Goes Out to My RunnersAs I mentioned in my last post, I'm training for a 10k. I have always wanted to get my nutrition right but can't quite figure it out. Now that I'm training, I definitely want to make sure my body is getting what it needs. Does anyone out there know a good website (not <a href="http://mypyramid.gov/">mypyramid.gov</a>) that can help me figure out the right nutrition for my body? Preferably without a fee... <p>Thanks!</p>Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-68039235494348076222009-07-29T12:10:00.002-04:002009-08-06T11:58:22.802-04:00Hello LovesYes, I do realize I'm a terrible blogger but at this point in my life I'm not really motivated to change that. So I've decided to just be a sporadic poster until I can get creative and really do this thing right. Until then, I will post updates on the major changes in my life. <p>Job hunt: The position with the IT company didn't work out. Too bad because I was really excited for it (the $ to be quite frank) but I totally understand because they need a sales person, and I'm not really into that. I'm not bummed out about it either because I know everyting happens for a reason. I'm still sending out resumes and still hunting. I sent out 7 today! Hopefully I will hear back from at least 1! <p>Home life: I moved back in with my parents this weekend. It's not going too bad. That may be because my mom has been out of town and she is the one that I butt heads with the most. I like how so many thing are free now - that's the best part! <p>Current job: I'm still not doing much. I have, however, talked to both of my bosses now and they both know where I stand and are willing to help me find something else, I think. There has been no talk of me leaving for certain yet, so I hope to ride this out until I find something permanent. <p>Boys: Talked to Navy Boy last week about me being OK with him seeing other girls. I was forced to bring it up by The Dentist since The Dentist knows I'm kind of hanging out with another guy. It's all good though and me and Navy Boy are still friends and still talk. I really like him but it just isn't realistic for us to be building a relationship when he is 600 miles away. As for the other boy, my lips are still sealed. You don't know how hard this is for me not to gush on and on about this guy and what's going on. I would love to get y'alls advice on the situation, but I'm still testing out the blog-boy-jinx thing. I hope to find some solid ground with this guy in a month so maybe I'll be able to report back with good news then. <p>Other: I signed up to run a 10k with my sister in September. I'm nervous but excited and have been pretty dedicated to progressing as a runner this week. Today I hope to do my longest outdoor run yet - 3.65 miles. I know it's not much, but I have super bad shin splints so I have to SLOWLY increase my distance. <p>Until next time...have a great day!</p>Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-8059696420650959692009-07-15T09:17:00.002-04:002009-07-15T09:40:23.003-04:00Changing Jobs is Fun...NOTTTTTAsk and you shall receive - thanks for the feedback on that last post! I don't know what I'm doing with my life...but there has been some development since I updated last. I landed an interview with a great firm here in Raleigh. They do IT stuff, but I would be joining as a ‘marketing associate’. I met with the girl Friday who I would be working with and let me just say this: she kicks ass. Not only did she tell me she ‘works hard and plays hard’, but also dropped the F-bomb during the interview. She is only 2 years older than me and seems super fun and outgoing. We instantly clicked and she was relieved to have found someone similar to potentially work with. For this job, we would be going together to events, hosting lunches/dinners, and basically just networking and being the face of the company to drive in business.<br /><br />So I had a follow up interview with the CEO and COO of the company yesterday. F-bomb girl was also there, which made me feel a little more comfortable. I stumbled over some of my words, and probably could have given better answers, but overall I feel pretty good about the interview. I felt really prepared going in, which also helped. Since F-bomb girl was so excited during our first meeting, I kind of expected to be hired right there on the spot, but I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">wasn</span>’t, and that kind of disappointed me. They said they were considering a couple other people and they would be in touch (which <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">doesn</span>’t sound good to me). I’m not as confident about getting the job as I was before the interview, but still hopeful.<br /><br />More on the job front…I had a discussion with one of my bosses yesterday about my ‘future’ and told him that I want to eventually go back to school so I need a job that would allow me to take care of myself financially while also saving up for school. We decided that there <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">isn</span>’t room for me to grow into a position that would allow that at my current company, so it is now known that I am looking for other jobs. My boss even mentioned some names to help me get started and, I think, is even planning on reaching out to some people himself to help me out. I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">didn</span>’t expect him to do that, so I’m super grateful.<br /><br />I’m in a weird place now though, because I need to talk to my other boss about it, which can be tough. It is also weird because when discussing with Boss #1, it was kind of implied that I document all of the processes I know then leave, I guess. I feel like that is what he wants because he asked how long he thought it would take for me to get everything documented. So I’m not really sure how long I’m supposed to stick around. I’ll bite the bullet today and talk to Boss #2 and hopefully get some more clarity.<br /><br />For now, I guess I’ll just stick to looking for marketing jobs, and maybe take some classes at the community college to learn more about graphic design. I’ll keep y’all posted on whether I get offered the ‘marketing associate’ position at the IT firm – say a prayer for me, I REALLY want it!<br /><br />In boy news, I’m still talking to Navy Boy a few times a week, but haven’t planned a trip down to visit him because of all this job stuff going on right now. There may be another potential boy in my life, but I don’t want to blog about him just yet. It seems like each time I blog about a boy it ends badly, so I’m going to try to wait this one out and see if it is some kind of blog curse. Ha.<br /><br />Happy Hump Day!Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-53622676158754430542009-07-07T12:37:00.004-04:002009-07-07T12:49:55.059-04:00The One Where I Want All of My Problems to be Solved by My ReadersReaders, I need your help. I need someone to figure out what kind of job I would be happy in. These are some things I want from a job:<br /><br />-ability to be creative<br />-lucrative (duh)<br />-not sit behind a desk all day<br />-interaction with other people<br /><br />Is that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">SOOO</span> much to ask for? Because, apparently it is. I have been dealing with a quiet <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">nuisance</span> that is now SCREAMING at me since graduation in May - I don't know what to do with my life. Do I really want to do marketing? No. Did I just waste 4 years of my life studying marketing? Maybe.<br /><br />Shit.<br /><br />I will be talking with my boss in the next couple of days about my future; more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">specifically</span>, my future at the current company where I only work about 12 hours a week. I have a feeling that after this discussion, I will be without any kind of job (other than babysitting).<br /><br />So, I realize that I will probably have to go back to school. But my greatest fear is that I will go back for something I don't like and will have wasted not only 4 years of school, but 5 or 6 at this point. What do I want to go back to school for?<br /><br />Here are some career options I am tossing around in my head right now. I ask of you, readers, to give any feedback you have what-so-ever on these degrees/professions. I want to get as much information possible from as many sources possible before I go and make any more decisions on my future.<br /><ol><li><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Pharmaceutical</span> Rep</li><li>School for Advertising/Graphic Design - then a job in this field</li><li>School for Dental <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Hygienist - ditto above</span></li></ol><p>Thoughts?</p><p>PS-Sorry I've been MIA lately, but this struggle I'm having with myself is really taking it out of me. I will try to do an update on Navy Boy shortly, and should be getting back to Foodie Friday this week. Thanks for sticking with me!</p>Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-40082451910111724222009-06-25T09:43:00.003-04:002009-06-25T09:48:35.851-04:00Navy Boy UpdateHi! Sorry, I've been MIA. I really have no excuse...but I do have a Navy Boy update! This past weekend, we talked a lot! I cleared the air about how I feel about him, and we both came to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">conclusion</span> that we 'like' each other (I feel like I'm in middle school again HA!). But that is just about as far as the conversation went. We didn't discuss the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">future</span> or anything. He still wants me to come visit, so I want to plan a trip down there in the 2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> half of July! I'm super excited, and I hope this trip actually happens.<br /><br />Other than that, there isn't much going on in my life. I'm still half-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">heartedly</span> looking for jobs. I'm looking in the event planning industry, or maybe the hospitality (resort, specifically) industry. Too bad those choices are both suffering in this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">economy</span>. If any readers out there have some connections or suggestions for these industries, I would love the help!<br /><br />Now I'm off to catch up on my reader...I'm scared to see how many there are.Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-78748879571063495922009-06-17T10:29:00.003-04:002009-06-17T10:40:44.772-04:00Weekend RecapNavy Boy and I went down to the beach this past weekend! It was really really bitter-sweet. I really like him! But I wasn't sure how to act all weekend because he is leaving tomorrow to go to FL and probably won't be living back in NC anytime soon. We rode down to the beach together and had a great time. Then once we got there it was so childish. Neither one of us knew that the other liked them, so we kind of just acted all weird around each other. We did kiss though! Which makes me smile just thinking about it! HA! I feel like a little kid right now.<br /><br />Here is the deal: The Dentist tells me that Navy Boy has 'no game'. Which he is definitely right about. Well, I'm one of those old fashioned southern girls that believes that the guy should make the first move and all of that good stuff. So I just kept waiting and playing off of how he was acting - which was shy. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ahh</span>! I wish I just would have taken the plunge and flirted a little more to show him I was interested. Then maybe he would have felt more comfortable.<br /><br />Whatever. I still believe that everything happens for a reason, and if we are meant to be together we will. Navy Boy mentioned several times that he would like for me to come visit, so I want to plan a trip ASAP. He told me the drive from NC to Pensacola was only 8 hours. Google Maps says it is almost 12 hours. I'm definitely leaning towards flying there. There is no way I could spend 12 hours in a car! The catch is, I may or may not feel weird going by myself...so I would need to talk The Dentist into coming as well, and maybe even my sister because she may feel weird if I'm taking a trip with her boyfriend without her. I should just get over feeling weird about going by myself and just do it. We'll have to see how things play out once Navy Boy gets down there and settled.<br /><br />Any suggestions/comments!?Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-79799778736023272112009-06-12T09:00:00.000-04:002009-06-12T09:00:27.035-04:00Foodie Friday.I have only been in the kitchen to make cereal, sandwiches and salads lately, so I don't have a crazy good recipe for you. But I have found, thanks to Dad, these great little peanut butter bars. I usually have one mid-morning to get over that hunger that sets in at about 11 AM. They are made by Nature Valley and are called Sweet & Salty Nut Granola Bars. The only flavor I have tried is the Peanut, but I think there is an Almond and maybe one or two others. If y'all are looking for a great little pick-me-up snack that has a reasonable amount of calories (170 to be exact), get these bars! Here is a picture to supplement your imagination: <div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345721777845055986" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-kkNYDdKY8k/Si_RolSGMfI/AAAAAAAAAM0/0KKs3h1Gqp8/s200/photo.jpg" /></div>Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-65923003137375913032009-06-11T17:00:00.000-04:002009-06-11T17:00:04.992-04:00JUNE 19.Will be the best day of my life, so far. I might be exaggerating, I don't know what has been the best day of my life so far...that is kind of depressing, but off topic. Back to the good stuff. On June 19 two of the greatest things will collide:<br /><ol><li>BRITNEY SPEARS IS COMING TO NORTH CAROLINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OHMIGAHOHMIGAHOHMIGAHOHMIGAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! June 19 is the day the tickets for her additional North American tour dates go on sale!!!!!!!!!! I wanted to go see her super bad when she was in Atlanta, because that was the closest, but now she is coming to my home state! Only an hour away from where I live!!! I might jump up and down just thinking about it. (I know what you are thinking, "Britney Spears!? Whaaaa!?" Give me a break people, she is crazy but so am I, what of it?</li><li>June 19 the new iPhone comes out! What what! I'm super psyched because I have the first generation iPhone, thought about getting the 3G, but now I'm super glad I waited for the 3GS. It has a VIDEO CAMERA! and so many dank-ass features! I simply can not wait. And it is only $200!</li></ol><p>Who's psyched? Who's psyched? Who's psyched? Who's psyched? MEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I want it to be June 19 right NOW)</p>Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-29995830858611769252009-06-11T10:23:00.001-04:002009-06-11T10:25:18.701-04:00Jinxed.So this weekend <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">isn</span>’t looking so good anymore. I definitely jinxed myself by talking to everyone I know about going to the beach with Navy Boy. Here is the deal (I have to tell the story so I can stop fuming about it in my head): My sis and The Dentist (her boyfriend and Navy Boy’s best friend) are going down to The Dentist’s beach house this weekend. Well, as it turns out, his parents are also going down. That means there would be two couches available – one for me and one for Navy Boy. However, I’<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ve</span> never met The Dentist’s parents and I’m 100% sure that would make for a super awkward weekend. My friend that I usually stay with has graduated from a college there and moved away so I am left with no place to rest my head at night.<br /><br />All of a sudden what promised to be a great weekend turned into a shitty weekend. Most of my friends here in town will be gone too! Making weekend plans really stresses me out. Especially since this will be the only weekend Navy Boy is in town! Everything would be fine if my sis and The Dentist would be willing to just stay up here this weekend instead of going to the beach. SIGH.<br /><br />OK now that I have ranted about that, I just have to wait for Navy Boy to call so we can figure all of this out. I’ll keep you posted.Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-65328315409204405842009-06-10T17:00:00.000-04:002009-06-10T17:00:03.291-04:00Moms.I love my mom. OK, with that said, she is on my nerves lately. Big time. As you may or may not know, I have lived away from home for 4 years. Now that I have graduated college and don't have a solid job, I will be moving back into my parents house in August. The lease on my current apartment was a 14 month lease. Both of my parents knew this when they signed the lease and agreed to pay my rent. No one ever brought up the fact that I would be graduating 2 months before the lease ran out.<br /><br /><br /><br />In the past few weeks my mom has been making snide remarks such as, "Well you can come up to our house and help out since we are paying your rent for the next two months." Every time I talk to her she slips something in, "Well we <em>are</em> paying your rent for you." Yesterday was the breaking point. I jokingly pointed out a ring that I wanted, knowing clear as day that I wouldn't be getting it, and she took off with it. Mom chose to say that she wouldn't even consider buying anything for me since she just 'took me on a very nice vacation' and 'is paying my rent'.<br /><br /><br /><br />OH NO SHE DIDN'T.<br /><br />The 'nice vacation' she was referring to? was a weekend trip 4 hours away from home. This 'vacation' was completely paid for by her company - it was work for her. I missed a wedding just to go on this 'vacation' because I didn't want to leave my dad high and dry while she worked.<br /><br />And yes, Mom, you are paying my rent because YOU TOLD ME YOU WOULD when we signed the lease.<br /><br /><br />Then she goes on to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">criticize</span> me for lack of job-searching. I told her I have applied to about 10 different places in the past couple of weeks. She said, "Well maybe you should communicate better." No, MOM, I don't really want to communicate all of my failed attempts to find a job. It is rather <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">embarrassing</span>. I graduated with a 3.67, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Magna</span> Cum <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Laude</span> and can't find a decent job. No, thanks, I don't want to <em>communicate</em> that.<br /><br />GIANT SIGH.<br /><br />Anyways, lets end on a happy note. Here is the ring I am in love with:<br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 218px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 162px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345714042464095186" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-kkNYDdKY8k/Si_KmUvjy9I/AAAAAAAAAMs/P5lt1ssRBoo/s320/7538249.jpg" />It is a John Hardy blue topaz ring that just <em>happens</em> to be on sale at <a href="http://www.gilt.com/sale">Gilt </a>for $325 when originally priced $650.</p>Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-86352861843133505372009-06-10T10:20:00.003-04:002009-06-10T10:42:51.774-04:00Pet PeevesOK I talked to Navy Boy yesterday for an HOUR on the phone...ah. I'm usually not a big phone person, but the boy can keep some conversation <em>alive</em>! I'm pretty sure we are going to be hanging out this weekend. We may even be going to the beach together. No solid plans yet though, so I don't want to jinx anything. BUT...if we were to go to the beach together, he would be picking me up and we would be in the car together for over 2 hours. So, I starting thinking last night of topics to discuss and get to know each other better during the drive. The only thing I came up with was pet peeves. I think this is a great topic because if the other person points out a trait that you have, then you can work to correct it before it gets on their nerves. GENIUS!<br /><br />I've been trying to think of my top 3 pet peeves...but it is harder than I thought. A TON of things bother me, but I can't freely recall them. Here is what I have come up with (in order of biggest pet peeve to medium-sized pet peeve):<br /><ol><li><strong>A mooch.</strong> You know that friend that always promises to buy the beers if you buy the shots? Or lets you over-draft on your bank account because they didn't pay their bills on time and doesn't apologize or pay extra? Or always eats your left overs? (If you are a loyal reader you may know who I am referring to here).</li><li><strong>A nonsensical liar.</strong> This one may be confusing, but there is one person in my life that drives me crazy with her lies. This person will tell a blatant lie for no good reason. I understand white lies to make people feel better and what-not. But why tell someone you don't know, and will never see again, that you ran the NY Marathon when, in fact, you have never even run a half-marathon? WHY?</li><li><strong>Bad drivers.</strong> I'm not referring to the ass-hats that cut you off on the freeway, but more the stupid women (sorry ladies) who don't use the clearly designated TURN LANE to turn. Instead these idiots choose to slow to a complete stop in the left lane (read: <em>fast lane</em>) and then proceed to turn. These drivers are also usually the ones going 30 in a 35, or fail to see the Speed Limit 55 sign and continue to go 45.</li></ol><p>What is your biggest pet peeve? Do you have any other topics you think I should bring up if Navy Boy and I wind up going to the beach together?</p>Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-74887178702521909572009-06-09T11:34:00.001-04:002009-06-09T11:34:37.071-04:00Dreams and Navy BoyI had a dream last night that was unbelievably realistic. Most of my dreams are pretty realistic, but this one was out of control. I was dreaming that I had a boyfriend who loved me so much, and I felt the same about him. This is going to sound so cheesy and pathetic, but I could hold onto his arm when I was sacred, he would be super affectionate to me, and I just felt safe and happy.<br /><br />Then I woke up and reality hit. I don’t have a boyfriend who is like this, turns out, I don’t have a boyfriend at all. And although I woke up and the feeling of having that person was gone, I was still in a good mood because I know, one day, I will find that person. There is a little part of me that is TERRIFIED of not ever finding someone, but most of the time I truly believe I will. I haven’t had a ‘real’ boyfriend in a year and a half. I have had spurts, i.e. Dru, but nothing solid. I really want to find someone who loves my company as much as I love theirs.<br /><br />Maybe this is all on the heels of Navy Boy. He is supposed to get back into NC today. He graduated <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">OCS</span> on Friday and is now officially a Naval Officer! I’m super proud of him for getting through it all but I’m definitely nervous. He will be here for at least a week and a half, but could stay until June 29 (when he has to report to flight school in Pensacola). If he stays in NC all the way until then, he will have negative vacation days and have to work a ton to earn them back. When I talked to him Sunday it sounded like he <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">wasn</span>’t going to take the full amount of time.<br /><br />Also, I’m nervous because we haven’t been talking as much as we have in the past weeks. I definitely understand that I was an emotional crutch going into this thing because I was a girl who he had a lot in common with right when he left. I was someone he could talk to for hours besides his parents and guy friends (who would probably give him hell for some of the things he said – <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">haha</span>). So yeah, I realize that, but I guess I’m hoping that we get along for better reasons than that. I was hoping we actually got along because we enjoyed each other.<br /><br />I am kind of realizing now that he won’t be around for 3 months, so there <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">isn</span>’t really a great chance of this turning into anything. At most he will be here for 20 days then go off to Florida. Turning a friendship into a relationship from 725 miles away is virtually impossible. But I’m not completely ruling anything out. We haven’t set a definite time to get together while he is here, but I’m assuming something will work out. I am waiting until that happens to really determine what I think the future holds for us. If we hit it off and things go great, I will continue to have hope. If things are mediocre, I will understand that we are just meant to be friends and that will be that.<br /><br />Also, I’m a big believer in the phrase ‘what is meant to be will be’ so I’m just going to let that carry me through this situation and not stress too much.Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-23613378882586938522009-06-05T09:00:00.000-04:002009-06-05T09:00:37.304-04:00Vacation!Sorry kids, no Foodie Friday again. I'm on vacation! Well, a mini-vacation at least. I'm going to the Wild Dunes resort in South Carolina for the weekend! It will be a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">weekend</span> full of relaxation, sun, the beach, fruity drinks, good food, and golf with Dad. I'm super excited!<br /><br />Have a great weekend y'all!Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-5165819463954123972009-06-04T11:57:00.003-04:002009-06-04T12:11:12.275-04:00MY Idea.Yesterday's post was about sale websites...so it got me thinking. There are tons of great sale websites that send you emails notifying you of the latest greatest sales. Some of the ones I am a member of are <a href="http://www.gilt.com/">Gilt <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Groupe</span></a>, <a href="http://www.shopittome.com/">Sale Mail Shop it to Me</a>, and <a href="http://www.ruelala.com/">Rue La La</a>. Sale Mail is the only one that allows you to tailor the notifications to your liking (shout out to <a href="http://www.ourcitylights.org/">Diana</a>!). And they definitely let you tailor it. You can specify <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">certain</span> brands, sizes, types of clothing, etc. It really is great. But there are still TONS of results to search through each time an email comes in.<br /><br />Here is my idea: have a website like Sale Mail, but allow it to be even more customizable. For instance, the first email they send you can contain exactly what I would normally get from Sale Mail - thousands of items. Next, you would go through these items and mark which ones you love, like, and dislike. You wouldn't have to put a preference for all of them, but just the ones you have a feeling towards. I mean, we all do it, right? You are scrolling down the page and you see a hideous dress and think, "Oh, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">ew</span>. Who would wear <em>that!?</em>" or "Dangggg I would look goooood in that!"<br /><br />So after a few emails, the database can get a feel for what you think is attractive and what you think is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">f-u-g-l-y</span>. Then from there on out, you can still give preferences, but the emails don't come with thousands of items. And the things they send you are items you would generally favor.<br /><br />GENIUS! If anyone out there knows some techies that are looking for a new adventure, direct them towards this post. I could definitely get behind this.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">PS Let me know if you want to be invited to any of these sites. I think a couple are invite only.</span>Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-67523940337331880372009-06-03T12:28:00.005-04:002009-06-03T12:40:45.252-04:00Guilty.I am a member of this online sales thingy called <a href="http://www.gilt.com/">Gilt <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Groupe</span></a>. It is totally free and they basically just tell you when dank ass designer clothing, shoes, accessories, etc. are on sale. I haven't bought anything from them yet, but the Michael <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kors</span> shoes I came across today are REALLY REALLY REALLY tempting. At such great prices! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">AHHHH</span>! Here are some of my faves: <div><div> </div><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-kkNYDdKY8k/Sial9B2MCdI/AAAAAAAAAMk/FVlXejItlDM/s1600-h/KorsBeachGunmetal_Front_150.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 111px; HEIGHT: 108px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343140475807992274" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-kkNYDdKY8k/Sial9B2MCdI/AAAAAAAAAMk/FVlXejItlDM/s200/KorsBeachGunmetal_Front_150.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-kkNYDdKY8k/Sial84RVNMI/AAAAAAAAAMc/yZNXjdEr7b8/s1600-h/10942-834439-t.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 136px; HEIGHT: 102px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343140473237484738" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-kkNYDdKY8k/Sial84RVNMI/AAAAAAAAAMc/yZNXjdEr7b8/s200/10942-834439-t.jpg" /></a></p><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-kkNYDdKY8k/Sial84RVNMI/AAAAAAAAAMc/yZNXjdEr7b8/s1600-h/10942-834439-t.jpg"></a> </div><div>The first one is called 'Beach' and is $98 on Gilt <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Groupe</span> (originally $225)! The second is called 'Sage' in 'Gunmetal' and is $168 on Gilt <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Groupe</span> (originally $375)!</div><div> </div><div>I'm seriously debating the 'Beach' shoe. I'm super into wedges right now. But I don't have anything like the 'Sage'. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Buttt</span> 'Sage' is too expensive for what I would consider spending right now. I'll let you know if I get one of them.</div><div> </div><div>PS If you aren't on Gilt <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Groupe</span> (and yes, there is no 'U' in guilt for them) but want to be, just leave a comment with your email address and I'll send you an invite!</div></div>Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-65263787181296813202009-06-02T10:23:00.002-04:002009-06-02T10:37:46.744-04:00Back on the 'BookBack in October/November of '08 (why does that sound like so long ago?) I deactivated my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span> account. I was definitely overusing the addictive social network and all it was causing was emotional distress. Sounds serious, right? Ha. I hate to admit it, but I mainly used it to keep tabs on people I don't even really like and people who aren't a part of my life anymore (i.e. ex-boyfriends). I put up tons of pictures because, in my mind, if I was looking at their pages so much, then they were looking at mine just as much. (What a stupid way of thinking).<br /><br />It makes me cringe how much I relied on the stupid website to keep me updated on gossip and irrelevant information. And I must say, deactivating the account was the best thing that ever did happen to me (as far as <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">internet</span> dependency goes). Without an account, I realized I could live, much happier I might add, without knowing what and who everyone was doing.<br /><br />Why did I reactivate it if I was so happy without <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span>? As it turns out, I am in the marketing field and you are expected to be on most if not all social networks to prove that you can use new media effectively in order to get a job. Joining <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span> again hasn't gotten me a job yet, but I'm hoping it will help in the long-run. I have set some ground rules for myself though, so I don't fall back into old habits:<br /><ol><li>No logging onto <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">FB</span> unless I get an email notification or need to research a potential employer</li><li>No adding photos (I took down all previous photos)</li><li>No browsing friends, updated sections, etc.</li><li>Took down 'Wall' and the ability for friends to write on it</li></ol><p>I realize this makes my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">FB</span> page super boring, but all I really want <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">FB</span> for is the ability to network (if I ever get around to doing so) and keeping in touch with friends since we are all splitting up. Oh, and of course, so I can tell potential employers that I am an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">internet</span>-savvy, perfect candidate.</p><p>So if you are a reader of my blog, and want to see what I actually look like (since I keep my face hidden on this blog) send me an email (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">jyandbbatgmail</span>.com) and I'll let you know how to find me on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span>. I do want to be friends with the ones I trust!</p>Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-75459925205326990572009-05-30T15:00:00.000-04:002009-05-30T15:00:04.045-04:00Loss.Today marks the 3 year anniversary of a good friend's death. Ever since the first soccer practice of the season in 7<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> grade (8<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> grade for her) we were pretty good friends. I remember that day almost perfectly. We were on the far side of the field throwing chest bounces and headers to each other. Being the ridiculous little girls that we were, we decided to give each other nicknames. We each had our own, but over time we both called one another '<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fufu</span>'. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fufu</span> and I had a great time together...we got in trouble together then volunteered together, gossiped together and went to the beach together. I knew <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fufu</span> had some problems, such as depression and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bulimia</span>, but I never thought it affected her the way it obviously did.<br /><br />While volunteering away our troubles at the soup kitchen one morning, we made plans to go to the county fair that night. When time rolled around for her to come pick me up and she didn't show, I called her, left messages, and to be honest became quite frantic. I couldn't get in touch with her and that was just unheard of. Later I found out that she had gotten into a mysterious car accident on a back road. No other cars were around when she crashed into a tree. She had not been drinking or anything, but claimed to have reached down to get a CD and made a mistake. I still wonder, to this day, if that was not just an accident.<br /><br />I became increasingly distant from her since the start of college, but I knew I could always count on her if I needed anything. Going back to my hometown during the first Christmas of my college career, I saw <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fufu</span> for the first time in a long time. It was so great to see her but, she looked thin and I could tell she was doing drugs. I knew she had kind of gotten into some bad things in college, but I knew deep down she was still a great person. That night I promised her after the party we would get together for some quality time. She called me that night, many times, to take me up on the offer. I was with my boyfriend, asleep, and didn't see the calls until the next morning. I never called her back.<br /><br />3 years ago today, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fufu</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">commit</span> suicide. <br /><br />Why didn't I step in and try to help her when she obviously needed it? Why didn't I just call her back the next morning? The last time I saw her she was drugged-out at a party.<br /><br />But that is not how I remember her.<br /><br />I remember her on the green-brown grass of the soccer field, long, black, frizzy hair pulled back in a pony tail, red <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Umbro</span> shorts with a red and white t-shirt giggling each time she said '<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fufu</span>'.<br /><br />I remember her frowning at me in disgust when we had to put on hairnets and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">latex</span> gloves at the soup kitchen.<br /><br />I remember her white jean skirt covered in rust from using it to open apple flavored Bacardi-O at the beach.<br /><br />I remember her as a great friend and nothing less.<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fufu</span>, I bet you aren't reading blogs up there in heaven, but if you are...I love and miss you every day!Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-75038705631838268282009-05-29T10:36:00.002-04:002009-05-29T10:48:23.104-04:00Dude. I'm Boring.Yeah, sorry about the lack of posts. Nothing has been going on in my life. The Orlando job I referred to in <a href="http://jacksyurmanandbobbibrown.blogspot.com/2009/05/i-need-your-help.html">this </a>post? Probably not going to happen. They needed someone ASAP and it would have taken me 4-6 weeks to get down there. So, I'm back on the hunt. Good thing they didn't even offer it 'cause I got no help from my blog people. Ha...only kidding...I know it is my own fault I don't have readers. I blog sporadically and usually about nothing. Who wants to keep up with that?<br /><br />I noticed recently that it is about time for my blog-o-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">versary</span>? It will be one wonderful year on June 18!<br /><br />In other news, Navy Boy gets back in about a week! I think he will have a week here in NC then have to go down to FL where flight school is, and then may or may not come back up here for a few months. Sigh. The military is so uncertain, it drives me crazy! I'll definitely have to blog about his return. I'm already a little nervous. What is the interaction going to be like? Awkward? Is he still going to like me as much as he did before he left?<br /><br />No Foodie Friday today, people. I haven't been cooking that much because I'm trying to eat all healthy. And yes, I realize you can be creative and healthy, but I'm just not there yet. But I have been catching some <em>DANK</em> recipes on Food Network this week. If you didn't know, it was Grilling Week, so there has been burgers, ribs, and chicken galore! Hopefully I will try one of the recipes out next week and have a FF for you then.<br /><br />Have a great weekend y'all!Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-55346248638050455052009-05-27T11:47:00.002-04:002009-05-27T11:50:33.037-04:00GiveawayY'all, on the real, go check out Diana at <a href="http://www.ourcitylights.org/">Our.City.Lights.</a> Her blog is GREAT and her <a href="http://www.ourcitylights.org/2009/05/giveaway.html">giveaway </a>is superb as well.<br /><br />I promise it is well worth it. Anyone who is willing to go out and buy a Marc Jacobs bag for her readers is a great asset to the blog world!Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3048574366980845708.post-88412240867553210332009-05-22T09:59:00.003-04:002009-05-22T10:10:10.065-04:00TrainedI know myself. I know that when I go shopping on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">internet</span>, or anywhere for that matter, that when I spot something that is expensive or by a particular designer, I will like it much more than if it were a cheap, unknown brand. Shallow? Maybe. But that is just the way I am. I pretty much believe that the more money something costs, the better it must be.<br /><br />Since I am getting kicked out on my butt by my parents, financially speaking, I can't live this way anymore. So I have adopted a method of looking at the picture of the piece of clothing/jewelery/handbag, etc. online BEFORE I look at the price. I thought this was a sure-fire way to discover what styles I liked without being influenced by price/designer.<br /><br />Well, kids, as it turns out, apparently I have trained my eyes to only pick out the expensive stuff. As I scrolled through <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Nordstrom</span>’s half-yearly sale, I looked at no prices, just pictures. The only things that stood out to me in the accessories section were all $1000+. I’m scared to even move on to the clothes. Does this happen to anyone else?!Sarah Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00228893364410742276noreply@blogger.com1