tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11776237176648754812024-02-07T19:13:16.546-06:00Seoul Sold Vintage Flair from South KoreaThe Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-66563077423198098382013-07-08T00:34:00.002-05:002013-07-08T00:34:45.320-05:00The Happy TypeToday's post is short and sweet because I'm moving to a new blog! For the past couple of weeks I have been in touch with Melyssa @ The Nectar Collective on putting together a new blogging home. I'm as happy as a fat kid in a cake shop with what Melyssa has put together and working with her has been so easy!!<br />
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Seoul Sold will be shut down and I won't be posting here anymore because I will be back in the states in just a few weeks and wanted a blog that was had nothing to do with my Etsy shop. I'm not sure if I'll even keep the shop going once I get back to stateside, but I will keep blogging. :)<br />
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So without further ado, please head over to my new blog <a href="http://thehappytype.com/">The Happy Type</a>!</div>
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The Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-66363079970110703482013-07-03T11:25:00.000-05:002013-07-03T11:25:42.478-05:00Snail Mail CollectiveHello everyone! So, today I have a question for you all and I'm going to be sharing some pretty rad news with ya.<br />
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Am I alone in LOVING actual mail? Like the good old-fashioned paper kind (so long as it isn't school loans, amirite? ;)) because there is just that excitement of opening something someone PHYSICALLY sent to you with their own two little hands vs. email.<br />
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I love getting mail from friends and am a card hoarder. Fun fact about me, if you send me a card I will never, ever, ever throw it away. EVER. I keep all the cards people send me in a semi-organized pile/on the fridge so I can go back through them and re-read all the sweet words friends and family have sent me. I've always been a card hoarder, but I have become borderline militant about keeping physical mail since I've been feeling all kinds of homesick and seeing familiar handwriting is like having a little connection with home. <br />
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If you are like me and card-hoard, let's be friends and hoard together! I'm announcing the brand-spankin' new Snail Mail Collective! The talented and beautiful Melyssa @ <a href="http://thenectarcollective.com/2013/06/the-snail-mail-collective/">The Nectar Collective</a> and Chelsea @ <a href="http://lostintravelsblog.blogspot.kr/2013/06/big-news-announcing-snail-mail.html">Lost. In. Travels</a> have put their clever heads together and have created a great opportunity for people to connect via mail.<br />
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<strong>In order to participate in the Snail Mail Collective this July, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15U4XQirk0reSqYzLhdBRpwRB2Ri4Y774OjghxRnI7Ig/viewform">please fill out this form</a></span>. Filling out the form means you commit to actively participating and following the rules below. </strong></div>
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1. You will be paired with one new person. We will do our best to make
sure this person is from a different country, or at the very least, a
different area of your country. We will strive for you to make
international friends, but it's also nice to get to know the different
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2. Each month's gifts will have a theme. <strong>The first theme (for July) is to introduce where you live - what's special about it?</strong><br />
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3. Each month, we will be taking sign-ups until the <strong>7th day of the month. </strong>After that, the pairings will be posted on our blogs on the <strong>9th or 10th</strong> of the month. Please check <a href="http://lostintravelsblog.blogspot.jp/">Lost in Travels</a> or <a href="http://thenectarcollective.com/">The Nectar Collective</a> to find out who you're paired with.<br />
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4. <strong>You will have 72 hours to contact your partner</strong> (both partners must communicate together). If you're partner does not respond within 72 hours, please e-mail <a href="http://thenectarcollective.com/">Melyssa</a> or <a href="http://lostintravelsblog.blogspot.jp/">Chelsea</a>.<br />
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6. Gifts: Your present(s) should not total more than <strong>$5</strong>. We want this project to be affordable for you, so think small, but meaningful. Also, all packages <strong>must</strong>
include a postcard (preferable) or a letter to your partner. Motivate
them, tell them all the beautiful things you learned about them this
month, and make them feel special! We could all use a little
encouragement, especially from our new friends.<br />
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7. Once you receive your gifts, we highly encourage you to write a blog
post about your experience. Share what you gave, received, and learned
through participating in the Snail Mail Collective and meeting your new
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8. At the beginning of each month, we will hold a link-up on our blogs (<a href="http://thenectarcollective.com/">The Nectar Collective</a> & <a href="http://lostintravelsblog.blogspot.jp/">Lost in Travels</a>)
where you can share and link-up your SMC blog posts. This way, you can
see how people around the world interpreted the theme, learn about other
cultures, and meet even more new friends.<br />
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So I'm pretty exited to get in on this Snail Mail business and I can't wait to see who I'll get paired up with for the month. I am so ready to get some adorable Korean cuteness ready to send out into the world and if you are up for making a new friend abroad then join up with the Snail Mail Collective because you are going to be in great company!<br />
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Have a wonderful day and maybe I'll get to send you a piece of mail soon! ;)</div>
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Hello everyone! Today's post is all about hopes for the week and I'm excited to post my second Weekly Wishes link-up with Melyssa @ <a href="http://thenectarcollective.com/">The Nectar Collective</a>.<br />
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Last week, I decided to focus on being completely present in the moment and I'm happy to say that I feel like I rocked it! I spent much of last week in beautiful Boracay and so focusing on the moment and really embracing everything around me was just what I needed. People have been telling me that I look more relaxed and carefree and I know it's because I have been working on just enjoying the now, and not stressing about where I'm supposed to be in the next few hours.<br />
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<b>Listen to myself, and listen to people.</b></div>
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When I say listen to myself, I really mean listen to my body. I'm a fitness nut and I have been nursing an injured knee for almost 2 months now. I can't seem to completely get over it because I refuse to give up my Taekwondo, but I'm going to try and do better for my body...hopefully. >.> I don't want to be 50 years-old with a crazy injury because of something that I did foolishly in my 20's.</div>
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I want to be able to listen to be people better. I won't lie because I love to talk, but I love hearing interesting stories and making the person I'm listening to feel important. I can't stand being in a conversation where I feel like the other person is just waiting to speak and I always want to ask them to repeat what I last said. I am going to strive to be more of a listener this week and I hope that by doing so I'll gain a new perspective on conversation and relationships. </div>
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BTW, how adorable is that pretty little baby? Her name is Amy and I went to her first birthday, which is a massive deal in Korea. Amy loves to play "telephone" with her foot, and has all kinds of conversations with her very stylish self. Amy dismayed her grandfather when she picked a microphone up out of the items she was presented with for her birthday. In Korea when a child turns one they are presented with 3 items, which they "pick" from (basically whichever item ends up in their hot little hands OR mouth) and this item will indicate what kind of life the child will have. For example if they choose a gavel then they will be a lawyer/judge, or a sack of money means they will be rich. Amy likes to jam and snapped up the microphone in .5 seconds so apparently Amy is future K-Pop royalty!</div>
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If you want to get in the Weekly Wishes link-up action then here Melyssa's rules straight from <a href="http://thenectarcollective.com/2013/06/weekly-wishes-linkup-4/">The Nectar Collective: </a></div>
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The Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-80571912296455837162013-06-30T10:48:00.000-05:002013-06-30T10:49:09.475-05:00Let's Be Friends!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Today I wanted to do the obligatory the-sky-is-falling-no-more-google-reader post! BOO! While I'm bummed that google reader is going bye-bye, I am really excited because I'll actually be LEAVING blogger very soon for wordpress.org. *cue awesome dance montage with flowers and birds...or cash >.>*<br />
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My site, The Happy Type, is being worked on by the lovely Melyssa at <a href="http://thenectarcollective.com/design/">The Nectar Collective</a> and I have been ABSOLUTELY blown away with the amazing collaboration and mock-ups that she's sent me. My new blog is going to be the best thing since sliced bread/cheese, and boy do I love carbs and dairy products (mostly melted together) so I don't use that phrase lightly. ;) I know that my site will be good-to-go in REALLY soon, but I wanted to make sure that all you wonderful people would be able to find me easily since I won't be able to rely on google reader to spread the good word.<br />
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So, let's be friends on bloglovin', because then we can totally rock a teeter-totter in confidence knowing that the other has got our back! Follow me on bloglovin', <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3850275">here</a>. I am so excited about my new site and I can't wait to work on creating the vision that I have for it, but most of all I am escatic about sharing it with as many people as possible. <br />
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The Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-44434499866602705262013-06-29T09:00:00.000-05:002013-06-29T10:23:15.324-05:00The Clothing Collective Series: Beach Fun!Hello everyone! I am so excited to write about today's Clothing Collective post because it is the last in the original series of posts that Katie and I came up with, AND I get to share some great shots of my time in Boracay because today's theme is:<br />
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It's that time of year, ladies! Get out your favorite swimsuit, sunnies, and cut-offs because the sun is shining and the water is fine! I am definitely a summer girl and I had a blast in Boracay because there was no shortage of sun or beautiful beaches to soak it up on. </div>
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I'm not much of a bikini girl and so when I pick out my swimwear I always tend to lean towards a more vintage cut with a halter top or high-waisted bottoms. I can't enough of the classic silhouette and fit of vintage-inspired swimwear and I feel like it's a universally flattering cut for most women. Here are some shots of my swimsuit selections for my summer holiday:</div>
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Last summer when I was shopping for swimsuits I fell in love with these two hot potatoes on Modcloth and I never looked back! I love how both of these suits make me feel confident and stylish with me having to worry if I'm going to pop out of them (bikinis make me so nervous on account of a possible wardrobe malfunction whilst gallivanting).</div>
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I love how the red gingham one-piece gives me a structured top and bottom without making me look dowdy and grandma-ish on the beach. I've been working my thighs out a lot lately, but I'll confess that they have been a trouble area for me and so being able to cover them a bit makes me feel more in charge. It's really important to remember that confidence is 90% of the game when dressing yourself and looking good, because when you feel good you look good!</div>
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I had a so much fun in Boracay and I am already planning my next beach vacation. I am planning on coming back to this part of the world in December when it's peak season and so I'll be sure to add to my suit collection for my next holiday getaway. A valuable lesson I have learned when purchasing swimsuits is not skimp because you really get what you pay for when it comes to swimwear! Until then I am more than happy with my swimsuits, which you can find at <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/">Modcloth</a>. A cheap suit is often flimsy, poorly lined, and offers little support so when shopping around make sure to make a quality purchase. I love Modcloth because I have never been disappointed in the quality or customer service provided and it's into turned the first place I check for suits. </div>
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Check out Katie's beach style at <a href="http://www.thestyledunce.com/2013/06/the-clothing-collective-beach-fun.html">The Style Dunce</a>, and let her know what you think of her outfit! </div>
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Do you have a go-to swimsuit that just makes you feel confident and chic while enjoying the water? I hope that all of you are having a wonderful summer and hopefully you have your own beach getaway planned! As always let us know know what you think of The Clothing Collective and please, share any ideas for upcoming posts with us because we will have a brand-new set of posts ready to go soon! Have a great day and enjoy that sun, pretty ladies!</div>
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Bathing Beauty One piece in Cherry pie, <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/onepiece-swimwear/bathing-beauty-one-piece-in-cherry-pie">here</a>. Modcloth, $89.99. </div>
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Beach Blanket Bingo Two piece in Soft black, <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/twopiece-swimwear/beach-blanket-bingo-two-piece-in-soft-black">here</a>. Modcloth, $89.99.</div>
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I am so excited that I have internet connection because I can take a few moments from my cavorting on Boracay to do a little blogging! Blogging is sort of a release for me and so while my husband is away scuba diving I have a few stolen moments to blog, eat cold watermelon, and just take in that beautiful feeling of alone time.<br />
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I am linking up with the beautiful and talented Melyssa from The Nectar Collective for her Weekly Wishes link-up. Melyssa's Weekly Wishes link-up is easy-peasy and lets you take time to focus on ONE goal that you would like to achieve during the week. Whatever goal you choose doesn't have to be huge or radical, because even a small achievement is a step in the right direction to creating a more positive life. If you think about it there are 52 weeks in a year so achieving a small goal every week would give you 52 positive achievements, which I'm sure would add up into a HUGE change for the better. :) I missed it last week since I was in en-route to the beautiful island of Boracay, but now I can participate!<br />
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So often I find myself thinking PAST the current moment and worrying about what I'll do within a few hours, tomorrow, or next week. I feel like I'm missing out on truly enjoying how great the current moment is and by worrying about the future I'm only limiting myself and my experience of the NOW. As my time in Boracay, and later Korea winds down I know that making a more concerted effort to stay in the present will help me not stress out and allow to really enjoy my last days in Boracay and weeks in South Korea.</div>
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Please know that the "fashion" part of this title is completely subjective and is very loosely interpreted because I have been known to get my sweat on in nothing more than a ratty gym shirt and whatever breathable shorts are handy. However, just because I am apt to throw on whatever is handy when I am running to the gym doesn't mean that I haven't decided to make a conscious effort to look my best when I decide to work up a sweat. </div>
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Lately I have been dressing in a more fashionable way when I get my workout in because I work out, A LOT, like a lot, a lot, and I decided that if I was going to spend so much time doing it I should look good! Looking your best never fails to give a little confidence boost, which is sometimes all someone needs to make a positive choice for the day, so why shouldn't this mentality holdover to a work-out outfit?</div>
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Since arriving in Boracay, I have made it a point to not forget about my fitness goals just because I'm on vacation. I made sure to check out what kind of activities I could participate in and that's when I came across True Yoga. I have been practicing yoga on-and-off since I was 17 when I thought it would be a cool way to spend an hour or so of my time during my last summer at home. As crazy as it sounds to be that was a whopping 10 years ago!! WHOA! So while I'm not the most experienced practitioner I can confidently say that the yoga classes at True Yoga are AMAZING. Not only am I challenged and stretched beyond what I thought myself capable of before the class, but I feel like I have learned so much from just a few classes with True Yoga. True Yoga's teachers honestly care about teaching and you can feel the care that they put into each session, plus what is NOT to love about yoga ON THE BEACH?!</div>
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Here are a few less than candid shots of me showing how functional, but adorable my chosen outfit was for a yoga session. I didn't want to be "that" girl taking the selfies while trying to hit a pose so Rich snapped these right after class.</div>
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If you find yourself in Boracay and want to check out True Yoga then never fear because they hold super-affordable classes everyday at 9 am. Classes are True Yoga are 400 pesos and they run a little over an hour. Expect to be challenged and come ready for a wonderful opportunity which will serve to further your yoga knowledge.</div>
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True Yoga is located on the second floor of the Indian restaurant True Food, which can be found on the beach in D'MALL. If you go to D'Mall just walk along the main road until you see the Sharkey's sign and then take the road towards the beach. You will walk along for about 5 or so minutes passing through a wet market, a Pancake House and Globe mobile store. Keep going until you see a shop called Lonely Planet, turn left and walk along the beach to True Yoga/True Yoga, which is just a few minutes down the beach. </div>
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Blogging is crazy hard when you are surrounded by an amazing tropical paradise, but I wanted to make sure that I stuck to the schedule that Katie and I had set out! Check out Katie's super fantastic work-out outfit, <a href="http://www.thestyledunce.com/2013/06/the-clothing-collective-fitness-fun.html">here</a>. </div>
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The Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-50578382753245694262013-06-22T10:24:00.001-05:002013-06-22T10:24:22.456-05:00Happy Summer!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hello everyone! Try as I might I missed bringing this beachy goodness to you on the longest day of the year: The Summer Solstice. Whoops! Although, better late than never, right? ;)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was the captain of our paraw boat and Deng-Don and he is pretty much the coolest pirate captain that ever was.</td></tr>
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I hope you enjoy a few shots from our amazing beach getaway to Boracay
and I can't wait to share the rest of it with y'all! Have you ever been
the Phillippines? This is our very first trip to the Philippines and we
are loving it so much so far and I think it is my favorite vacation
ever. Are you heading anywhere this summer? I'd love to hear about your
favorite vacation spots and why, so please make sure to share. :)<br />
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<br />The Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-77564767058491863662013-06-16T08:58:00.001-05:002013-06-23T10:50:23.900-05:00Summer Fun: The Clothing Collective SeriesToday's post for The Clothing Collective is focused on dressing for my favorite time of the year: Summer! I absolutely love the heat which I credit to growing up in South Texas WITHOUT an air conditioner. Man, oh man was it hot, but I grew to love the heat and I absolutely love being in the sun. Summer is always a great time of year for me because I can bust out my shorts, pretty sundresses and I love all the toe showcasing shoe options! <br />
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Never one to get down about fashion I love pairing a pair of light shorts with a more substantial top and fun shoe to get that summer look. Even though Seoul is a huge city there are no shortage of pretty green spaces so I headed over to the nearest pretty park to snap a few photos on a gorgeous summer day! I love being able to find a peaceful place so easily in the middle of the bustling city and the care that Koreans take in landscaping is going to be sorely missed when I leave.</div>
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For my look I paired a casual tank top and snap button lightweight denim top with my favorite black shorts and fun espadrille wedges. I chose a textured leather belt to add some interest and to allow me the option of tucking in my shirt if I wanted. I added a pretty patterned purse and grabbed my shades for a look that I felt comfy, but still stylish in for a Seoul summer day.</div>
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I love this purse so much because not only is it pretty, but it is water resistant and is made from a sort of sail canvas material. I'm a bit clueless on it since I picked it up years ago in Santa Cruz, but it is water resistant and DURABLE! I love that I can just wipe everything off of it and I don't have to worry about anything happening to it while I'm out adventuring. </div>
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I bought these shoes last year from Modcloth during one of their crazy flash sales and scored them for a measly 18 bucks! I know, amazing, right?! I love how comfy they are and they add some sunshine to whatever outfit I pair them with. I never bother with expensive sunglasses because I am forever losing, scratching, and dropping my sunglasses to EVER bother spending more than 10 bucks on them, but I love these pretty pink framed sunnies so much I hope I manage to hang on to them!</div>
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Shoes: $18.00 Modcloth. Find similar, <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes-heels/the-designer-is-inn-wedge">here.</a></div>
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Shorts: $39.50 Roxy, <a href="http://www.roxy.com/up-surge-3-shorts/rxyus468613#selectedColor=blk">here.</a></div>
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Top: $20.00 Random Boutique. Find similar, here.</div>
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Bag: $40.00 Random Boutique. Find similar, <a href="http://shop.daylinskye.com/product/sunshine-of-your-love#.Ub2_4etJORY">here</a>.</div>
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Sunglasses: $6.00 Random Street Vendor. Find similar, <a href="http://www.pacsun.com/Lucite-Ombre-Cat-Eye-Sunglasses/0650471230034,default,pd.html?dwvar_0650471230034_color=054&start=36&cgid=womens-accessories&prefn1=style-womens-accessories&prefv1=Sunglasses">here.</a></div>
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Belt: $29.50 American Eagle, <a href="http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?productId=0423_8910_200&catId=cat1070004">here</a>. </div>
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Don't forget to swing the Katie's blog, <a href="http://www.thestyledunce.com/">The Style Dunce</a>, to see how she approached our theme of summer fun. Here's a little preview to her sweet summer style.</div>
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Read Katie's blog post, <a href="http://www.thestyledunce.com/2013/06/the-clothing-collective-summer-fun.html">here</a>.</div>
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Do you have a favorite outfit for the summer? Let us know what kind of outfits you want to see us do and keep reading because our next post will be on creating a work out outfit fit for any fashion forward woman. </div>
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PS: I'm off to beautiful BORACAY tomorrow morning and I couldn't be more excited!! I'm being ambitious about uploading some half completed posts so I hopefully won't be completely absent from the blogging world. In reality I will probably be in a mojito daze and sunbath instead. Whoops! I can't wait to work on my tan, sip a mojito and take in the island beauty. </div>
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I hope everyone has an amazing week because I know I will!! I'll be back in 10 days! Have fun everyone. :)</div>
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The Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-60471130343304207632013-06-15T19:46:00.002-05:002013-06-15T19:46:43.257-05:00Let Me Do The Shopping!<br />
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Hi there pretty people! My friend Emily over @ <a href="http://www.theobjectenthusiast.com/">The Object Enthusiast</a> shared a few sweet words about her personal shopping experience with moi at the helm. I had so much shopping for Emily and I am happy that she loved her items. Read her post <a href="http://www.theobjectenthusiast.com/2013/06/13/my-personal-shopper/">here</a> and if you didn't know Emily is a talented ceramics artist who you need in your life. I did a <a href="http://www.seoulsold.com/2012/09/the-object-enthusiast.html">post</a> on a ceramic jewelry box that I purchased from her and am in absolute love with! If you are looking for those pieces that you will be able to love and pass down generation-to-generation then Emily is your girl.<br />
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Here is a little sampling of Emily's work:</div>
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If you want an international vintage shopping trip, but can't afford the plane ticket then just let me take care of it. All you need to do is send me those measurements and consider me your girl. ;)<br />
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Visit my vintage shop for the details, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/151430289/personal-shoppervintage-style?ref=shop_home_active">Seoul Sold</a>.<br />
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Swing by Emily's shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/theobjectenthusiast">here</a>.<br />
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<br />The Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-56001423648623044992013-06-15T11:32:00.000-05:002013-06-15T11:37:37.011-05:00Leibster Award<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello everyone I am so excited to do today's post so let's get started! :)</div>
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I was recently nominated for the Leibster award and couldn't be happier to participate in this little internet recognition! Thanks so much to <a href="http://meandmyhousemontreal.blogspot.kr/">Morgan @ Me and My House</a> for the nomination. :) Morgan was a part of the Blog Every Day in May Challenge that I participated in and she is just one of the many awesome bloggers that I got to link-up with in May!<br />
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Here is a little bit about the Liebster award courtesy of Morgan's blog post on the whole affair:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The
Liebster Award is given to up and coming bloggers who have less than
200 followers. So, what is a Liebster? The meaning: Liebster is German
and means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind,
pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome. Isn't that sweet?
Blogging is about building a community and it's a great way to connect
with other bloggers and help spread the word about newer bloggers/blogs.</span></b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Here are the rules for receiving this award:</i><br />1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves.<br />2. Answer the questions that the tagger set for you plus create 11 questions for the people you’ve tagged to answer.<br />3. Choose 11 people to nominate and link them in your post.<br />4. Go to their page and tell them.<br />5. No tag backs!</span></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">11 random things about me:</span></span></b><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1. I'm obsessed with Hello Kitty.</span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2. I used to be a wild child, but now I'm a homebody. </span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">3. I speak Spanish and Russian.</span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">4. My dream is to master the fishtail braid.</span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">5. I'm a black belt in Taekwondo.</span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">6. I make sure to eat everything...TWICE, just to make sure.</span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">7. You can always count on me to lose my chapstick.</span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">8. I am addicted to working out and have to get my fix at least 6 times a week. I'm a freak, I know.</span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">9. I can't cartwheel. </span></span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">10. I love to cook and am happy spending time in the kitchen.</span></span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Questions by Morgan:</span></span><br />
<b><br /><i>1. Who inspires you the most?</i></b><br />
<i>Abraham Lincoln...I'm not even kidding, ok, also Cassey Ho @ Blogilates. I have a wide range of interests. :)</i><br />
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<i>Sitting at my grandmother's playing with a doll that she sewed for me. My grandma didn't put any hair on it so I used a green marker to draw it on. I miss that doll! </i><br />
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3. What is your worst habit?</i></b><br />
<i>I'm totally that person that is all I'll be there in 10 minutes when I haven't even left my apartment!</i><br />
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<b>4. Something you can't leave the house without?</b></i><br />
<i>MY CHAPSTICK....which I have misplaced...which is why I'm late! </i><br />
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5. What is something your readers would be surprised to know about you?</i></b><br />
<i>I'm an avid sci-fi geek and used to be a hardcore raider in World of Warcraft. Yea, that's right!</i><br />
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<b>6. Your favorite food?</b></i><br />
<i>Beef Pho is the best food in the entire world...HANDS DOWN.</i><br />
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<b>7. A perfect night out...</b></i><br />
<i>Good food and drinks with my best friends in the entire world...too bad that I'm an ocean away. :(</i><br />
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<b>8. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?</b></i><br />
<i>Vietnam because I am pretty sure that I would die from happiness from all of the food.</i><br />
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<b>9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?</b></i><br />
<i>Hopefully, I will be finishing my doctorate in 19th century American History. *crosses fingers* </i><br />
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<b>10. If your life were a musical, what song would you choose as your big solo?</b></i><br />
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<i>I am such a Tejana....I would gladly have my big solo be to St. Selena! </i></div>
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<b>11. Your favorite blog?</b></i><br />
<i>Right now my absolute FAVORITE blog has to be <a href="http://thenectarcollective.com/">The Nectar Collective</a>. If you haven't already head on over to Melyssa's blog and prepare to fall in love!</i><br />
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<b><i>1. Where did you grow up?</i></b><br />
<b><i>2. Your house is on fire and you have time to grab ONE thing. What do you grab?</i></b><br />
<b><i>3. What's your biggest guilty pleasure?</i></b><br />
<b><i>4. What is one of your talents? </i></b><br />
<b><i>5. What would you do if you knew you wouldn't fail?</i></b><br />
<b><i>6. Where is your favorite place in all of the world?</i></b><br />
<b><i>7. The craziest thing you have ever done?</i></b><br />
<b><i>8. Have you been in love?</i></b><br />
<b><i>9. What is a piece of wisdom you would like to share?</i></b><br />
<b><i>10. Why do you blog?</i></b><br />
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<i>My Nominees:</i><br />
<a href="http://www.thestyledunce.com/"><i>The Style Dunce</i></a><br />
<i><a href="http://www.glitzngrits.com/">GlitznGrits </a></i><br />
<a href="http://poppyeventsblog.blogspot.kr/"><i>Poppy the Blog</i></a><i> </i><br />
<i><a href="http://lifeofthelane.blogspot.kr/">Life of the Lane</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://newlymynted.blogspot.kr/">NewlyMynted</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://afancifulcreature.blogspot.kr/">A Fanciful Creature</a></i><br />
<a href="http://citygirlsearching.blogspot.kr/"><i>CityGirl Searching</i></a><br />
<i><a href="http://thirdbite.blogspot.kr/">Thirdbite</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://inkandadventure.blogspot.kr/">Ink + Adventure</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://desperatenglishteachers.blogspot.kr/">Desperate English Teachers</a></i><br />
<a href="http://thezaleinvail.blogspot.kr/"><i>The Zale in Vail</i></a><br />
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I really love each and every one of these blogs for separate reasons and I am so excited to spread the Leibster love! </div>
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I am excited to share what I have learned and I hope that maybe one of two of my tips will make your next thrifting adventure more enjoyable.<br />
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Here is what you NEED and this is non-negotiable. If you listen to me I can make sure that you have EXACTLY what you need to be happy and productive while out scouring the secondhand haunts.<br />
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A big 'ol bag and the bigger the better, but keep in mind that when I say big I don't mean something that is cumbersome for you to carry. Think about your preferences, do you like backpacks, messengers, or an over-sized purse? Whatever you choose make sure that it is light-weight, and doesn't have a lot of straps or zippers to get in the way because we want to be able to jam as much clothing as possible into it with the least effort. Also an easily identifiable bag is good for keeping track of it if you set it down in the mountains of clothing so choose a brightly colored bag. Plus, if you are able to quickly see what you have at a glance you will be able to reassess your shopping strategy easily. Because no one really NEEDS a bag full of polka dot dresses just because you found 5 in a row!<br />
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I have a favorite Aerie tote that is my go-to bag when I hit the vintage markets. My aerie bag hits all the right notes being light-weight, easily accessible, I love how easy it is to carry, and I won't lose track of it with it's bright pink pattern.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All of this is in that Aerie bag! 6 tops and 7 dresses, plus a skirt that isn't pictured!</td></tr>
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<b>Cash</b><br />
I know that a debit card is amazing and we get so
used to using them on a daily basis that when we go shopping we usually
don't think to bring cash, but a thrifting trip is different from a
regular shopping outing. You aren't going to the mall and your card is
useless if whomever you are buying from doesn't have the means to process
a card payment. Cash is king in the world of thrifting and you can
usually get a discount if you are buying multiple items. ALSO, cash is
critical for budgeting, if you take out a set amount of money for your
trip then when all the cash is gone you are done! Only carrying cash to
thrift with helps you pace yourself and makes you keep an eye out for
those one-of-a-kind items. No buyer's remorse for you, hooray! <b> </b><br />
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<b>Tape Measure </b><br />
A tape measure is your best friend when you are on a serious thrifting mission! Stopping to try things on can only slow you down and it tires you out a lot faster than if you are able to just measure the garment and make a quick informed decision. Also, you may not be able to try it on if you are at a market or estate sale so make sure to ALWAYS have your tape measure on hand. <br />
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<b>Snacks/Water</b><br />
Snacks, you need them. I can't count the number of times that I have been finding amazing pieces only to have my stomach start to growl and yell at me making it pretty much impossible for me to focus until I ate. Pack a snack that is easily eaten without having to touch it directly because no one wants dirty hands on their food. I usually bring along a good granola or protein bar to tide me over until I'm shopped out.<br />
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Don't forget your water! Staying hydrated is another great way to stay focused AND refreshed. You will be able to shop for longer no matter the circumstances if you make sure that you have a water supply on hand so grab your favorite water bottle for your next trip.<br />
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<b>Comfortable clothing/Walking shoes</b><br />
You are going to be spending a lot of time on your feet so don't wear any footwear that you won't be able to comfortably walk, climb, and lug your vintage finds around in. Yes, I've climbed a mountain of clothing and lived to tell the tale! Also dress in layers if you aren't sure how the weather will be because you can always take off a layer and keep on trucking if you have to.<br />
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My last and MOST important tip: Don't get discouraged! You won't always find amazing things at great prices when you are thrifting because there really is no rhyme or reason to it. Some days you are lucky and others you strike out a lot, but can pat yourself on the back for all of the walking that you did! Yay for being active in any way possible. ;) You will encounter piles of clothing, walk till your feet fall off, and probably sneeze your head off thrifting, but it is so worth it when you find an amazing item!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My friend Seung-Wan's victory yell as she finds the perfect dress for summer.</td></tr>
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Here are a few shots of what a normal trip the vintage markets looks like for me. I have no idea how I manage to FIND anything in all of this, but it is so much fun!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A look at what I climb, dig, and wander through in the quest for vintage items.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Staying positive as I dig through a massive bag of dresses.</td></tr>
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I hope that your next thrifting adventure is full of awesome loot and if you haven't tried out second-hand shopping I hope you do! Finding a one-of-a-kind item is thrilling and you'll love knowing that you won't see ANYONE else with it.<br />
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The Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-26318126619477896802013-06-09T09:36:00.000-05:002013-06-23T10:50:41.983-05:00Garden Party:The Clothing Collective SeriesHow is everyone? I feel like I have been away from the blog for too long and it has been killing me! Today I am going to get back into the groove with a great fashion post for The Clothing Collective series that my bestie, Katie and I started!<br />
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I'll be honest I have never even BEEN to a garden party, but even if you aren't heading out to a garden party to nosh on tea and macaroons anytime soon this look would work well for any outdoor event that you just want to look special for.<br />
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I love color so I chose to go with one of my favorites for this outfit: royal blue. Something about the color just makes me feel confident and calm, which is perfect for keeping it fashionable during the hotter months.<br />
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I also wanted a classic heel and something that wouldn't be too difficult to walk in because outdoor events usually have more walking and standing than usual. You won't want to be the pretty lady with sore feet while trying to look gracious, serene, and perfectly in control of that tea cup or fruit kebab. <br />
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I've been growing my hair out for a while now and while I love how I can braid and curl my hair 8 ways from Sunday the rising heat has been making me sweat! So when I'm spending time outside this summer season an up-do is one of my necessities! I chose the princess roll up-do and I love how quick and easy this style is while making it seem like I put a lot of time and effort into it. I'm a bit taller than most of the people in Korea so I have become a bit lazy worrying about bobby pins showing on the top of my head, but I'm glad that you can see where I fixed the pins under the headband. Give this look a try when you want a fast and pretty hairstyle! Birchbox did a wonderful tutorial on creating this hairstyle that I shared on an earlier post find the hairstyle, <a href="http://blog.birchbox.com/post/32280546613/how-to-the-princess-roll-hairstyle">here</a>.<br />
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For accessorizing my outfit I kept things pretty simple because less can be more and it helped keep the overall feel of the outfit casual. I went with a simple floral belt, statement piece necklace, neutral clutch and a bright bow headband for some added color.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed my take on an outdoor event outfit! I loved putting together a look that was dressy enough for cucumber sandwiches, but still casual enough to enjoy a plate of BBQ if you choose.<br />
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Check out Katie's take on our garden party theme, <a href="http://www.thestyledunce.com/2013/06/the-clothing-collective-garden-party.html">here</a>. </div>
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The Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-79233624626887539632013-06-04T08:00:00.000-05:002013-06-04T08:26:18.381-05:00Healthy Chia Seed Pudding//New Blog NameToday I'll be sharing a couple of things with you and one of them is a delicious recipe for chia seed pudding! Yes, you heard me right, chia seed!<br />
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Yes, the chia pet that we grew up loving is indeed made up of the SAME chia seed that I'll be showing you how to turn into a delicious pudding. Salvia Hispanica is a little gem of a seed from Mexico/Guatemala, and it's a fiber/good fats power house! It's also a really great ingredient to keep around because of it's ability to turn into a gel, which can be substituted for fat in some recipes and can act as a thickener. I'll mix up some chia seeds and water to get the right consistency when I make protein bars and want to skip adding any extra stuff like syrup.<br />
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On to the recipe, which I can't take credit for because the amazing Gina @Skinnytaste is where I found it! Find the original recipe, <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/05/superfood-triple-berry-chia-pudding.html">here</a>. I LOVE YOU, GINA!<br />
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1 cup Almond Milk (I used original, but you can use the unsweetened vanilla variety as well.)<br />
2 tbs of Chia Seeds<br />
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I'm really on a 2 ingredient kick, aren't I? Ok, so this is what we do!<br />
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Ok, so take the milk and chia seeds and mix them together. Make sure that you thoroughly mix them together because if you don't the chia seeds will just clump together at the bottom of the milk and you won't get the pudding consistency that we are looking for. I mixed mine with a spoon, let them sit for a few minutes and then gave them a good few shakes, which is why my container is a hot chia seed mess!<br />
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Once you've made sure that your seeds and milk are all shook up stick it in the fridge and let it sit for at least 3-4 hours or better yet, OVERNIGHT! It was so awesome waking up to my chia seed pudding for breakfast. :)<br />
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Look at how pretty it turned out?! Doesn't it look great? Don't worry the seeds won't be chewy at all since they sat overnight in your milk. I added a few berries because I want a little somethin' extra...and then I got an idea!<br />
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Oh yea! If you want to change it up and get a little more color and flavor out of the chia seed pudding then feel free to add 1/2 cup of berries to the mix and blend for a great pudding/smoothie treat! I went with a blueberry, raspberry, cherry mix and I loved the way it turned out. You can even go crazy and pop this in the freezer for half an hour or so to thicken it up to a more yogurt-like consistency. YUM!<br />
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<b>Nutrition:</b><br />
<b>Fat: 8.78g</b><br />
<b>Fiber:6.55g+2.68</b><br />
<b>Carbs:11.58g</b><br />
<b>Protein: 4.68g+.67</b><br />
<b>WW points+: 3pts</b><br />
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<b>with berries:</b><br />
<b>Fat:8.78g</b><br />
<b>Fiber:9.23g</b><br />
<b>Carbs:21.58g</b><br />
<b>Protein:5.35g</b><br />
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<b>WW points+: 4pts </b><br />
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<b>Makes one serving.</b><br />
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If you are thinking, "Wow what a great recipe, but where the heck do I find chia seeds?!" Don't worry! Head down to your nearest health food store or co-op grocery store and you can usually find these little babies, but if you come up with nothing then just head to Amazon.com I had NO LUCK tracking these down in Korea and so I just had them shipped from Amazon for a really affordable price. I got 2 pounds sent to me for a grand total of around 26 bucks and that was WITH shipping. If you are not wanting to take the plunge they also sell them in 1 pound bags for around 13 dollars, find it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/CHIA-SUPER-SALE-One-Pound/dp/B001A7D0YU/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1370334034&sr=1-2&keywords=chia+seed">here</a>. AND Bob's Red Mill even sells chia seeds so I bet you could find these at your local supermarket for an affordable price. <br />
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Ok, so not only did I want to share the super yumminess of the chia seed with you, but I also wanted to let you all know that I'll be switching blog names pretty dang soon. I'm really excited to make the switch because this blog hasn't been that focused on the shop in a bit, whoops! >.> I can't help but feel guilty about not just focusing my blogging efforts on the vintage shop and I can't wait to have a blog purely for posting about things I find interesting or want to share. The next post will be purely focused on vintage shopping, I promise!<br />
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So, you may remember me saying that I had been having the worst time coming up with a blog name and thankfully I FINALLY DID IT!! When I make the change I'll be going by TheHappyType.com!<br />
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I'm a genius, right? Every time I see the blog address which is just waiting for me I want to do a little dance because the name makes me so glad that it came to me.<br />
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Now that I have a sweet name picked out and I know exactly what type of content I'll post, I just have to decide what kind of blog design I want. I am really excited to try and figure out the look that I want. I'll be gathering up some inspiration for the next step and I can't wait to see what I'll see around Seoul to get my creative thinking going.<br />
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I hope you enjoy the healthy pudding recipe and please share how and what motivates you to be your most creative. I'd love to hear how you got your current blog look and the process that you went through. :) Have a wonderful day!<br />
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Today is the very first outfit post in The Clothing Collective series that my bestie, Katie, and I have created! I am super excited to share what I came up with for my 2 year anniversary with my great husband, Rich. On our anniversary it was pretty gloomy and rainy, which changed our original game plan of a picnic and night market date. Instead we did what any reasonable couple does with bad weather in Seoul, we went to the nearest CGV (movie theater) to have a 4-D experience.<br />
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Let me just say that if you have the chance to see ANYthing in 4-D do it, and do it right! We picked the most action packed movie that our chosen mall, I'Park offered: The Fast and The Furious 6.<br />
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Oh, yea we did! It was pretty stinking cool and felt like a Disney ride the whole time, especially with all the car chase scenes where I had to constantly remind myself to not throw my hands up in the air. So when I hit my closet to decide on an outfit I wanted something that looked special, but wasn't TOO dressy. Seoul is known for it's high fashion, but I might get a few stares in the movie ticket line if I showed up in my absolute best.<br />
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So to the closet I went looking for a casual but special look for a night out with Rich! </div>
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A trend that I have been noticing for the summer is the use of black and white for a clean, but chic look and so that was the main inspiration for my outfit. I went for a casual striped black and white top and paired it with one of my closet staples, an A-line black skirt. I knew that I didn't JUST want black and white though because I am a huge fan of color and so I decided to work in touches of color in my accessory choices. <br />
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I chose to go with a pink belt, floral necklace, and a fun purse to add a bit of color and some whimsy to my outfit. I feel like putting these light-hearted details into the outfit kept it from coming across as too serious and dressy.<br />
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For my hair I went with a simple, but sweet look by giving my hair some volume and a light curl with my trusty 1-inch curling iron. I Then took the front part of my hair and did a small dutch braid down the front to add some interest to my simple do. I was really happy with the overall look of it and I loved how quick I put it together!<br />
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I am in love with my kitty bag and have had it FOR YEARS. I usually just use it when I am running around in jeans and so I was excited to use it for a dressier occasion. Isn't it fun? I think it adds just the right amount of playfulness to the ensemble and it pairs really well with my simple pink belt.<br />
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I cannot say enough about how much I love heels, but I have been shying away from wearing them since I moved to Korea. I am already a fairly tall girl at 5'9, and in heels I am a giant among most of the population in Korea. When I wear heels I get gawked at for my height and so I have worn them with less frequency than when I lived in the states. I love the edginess of these heels and the detail that they bring the outfit. I also feel like a good high heel was necessary with this type of longer A-line skirt because with too low of a heel the volume of the skirt can overwhelm your shape.<br />
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My anniversary was a really fun occasion and I can't wait for the "real" anniversary present to happen later this month, A TRIP TO BORACAY! Our low-key 4-D experience was great for celebrating the actual day and I liked how my outfit was comfy and special enough that I was able to focus on just having a great time with Rich. We are pretty silly when it's just the two of us and I love being his wife, can you just tell what goofballs we are?<br />
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Make sure to visit <a href="http://www.thestyledunce.com/">The Style Dunce</a> for Katie's take on an anniversary outfit! Here is a little sneak peek of what she has going on over at her blog!<br />
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I hope you enjoyed my very first post in The Clothing Collective series! Let us know what kind of outfits you would like to see next and share your thought via comment! To make sure that you stay up-to-date with The Clothing Collective here is our posting schedule for the rest of the month!<br />
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<b>Spring Garden Part June 9th</b></div>
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<b>Summer Fun June 16th </b></div>
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<b>Work Out Outfit June 23rd</b></div>
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<b>Beachwear June 30th</b></div>
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<b>Skirt</b>: Modcloth, <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/skirts/essential-elegance-skirt">here</a>. $69.99 USD</div>
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<b>Top:</b>H&M, <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/11882?article=11882-A">here</a>. $12.95 USD for two!!</div>
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<b>Shoes: </b>Steve Madden, similar <a href="http://www.heels.com/womens/shoes/steve-madden-black-pump.html">here</a>. </div>
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<b>Bag: </b>Loungefly, similar <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/handbags/look-what-the-cat-bag-ged-in-tote-in-buddy?SSAID=256758&utm_medium=ad&utm_source=affiliateprogram_sas&utm_campaign=sas_feed&utm_content=256758">here</a>. $39.99 USD</div>
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<b>Jewelry: </b>Ukrainian folk jewelery(THANKS, KARYNA). Similar <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LiKeGjewelry?ref=seller_info">here</a>. </div>
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I can't take credit for this recipe and I found it on one of my all-time favorite fitness blogs, Blogilates. You can find the original recipe post, <a href="http://www.blogilates.com/recipe-index/100-natural-pancakes-recipe-gluten-free-flourless-low-calorie">here</a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null">,</a> and Cassey even made a great little youtube video to go along with it! Watch her video, <a href="http://www.blogilates.com/recipe-index/the-banana-pancakes-recipe-video">here</a>.</div>
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ALSO, if you are looking for a great way to get fit and healthy Cassey at Blogilates (pretty much the most amazing fitness blog EVER) is starting off her June on Fire workout today! Cassey produces amazing results, never fails to inspire, and makes working out fun! I always feel like I'm hitting the mat with a best friend when I workout with Cassey using her youtube videos. </div>
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Let me know how you like the pancakes and if you join up for the June on Fire workout month! I'll be working it out on Blogilates and would love some company!</div>
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I can't believe that I got to the END of the challenge. I am really proud that I managed to stick to posting every single day! At the end of the 31 days I feel like I've learned a lot about myself, met a group of amazing bloggers, and have gained the new habit of blogging regularly. All in all I would say that this blog challenge was a wonderful experience and I'm excited to participate in another one soon. :) Here is the FINAL prompt:<br />
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Today, I'm going to share with you the very FIRST post in The Clothing Collective series that my friend Katie and I are doing together. For starters we wanted to introduce ourselves so that you know who we are and why we created The Clothing Collective!</div>
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My name is Crystal and until just a few years I was pretty much fashion challenged. I never knew what to wear and always felt like I was lost in a clothing store. On top of being a complete fashion wreck I was also struggling with my weight and not knowing how to flatter my body with my clothing choices was hard. Well the fitness gods intervened and I got myself a brand-new body, but STILL no clue how to best accentuate it so I started to study up and I really began to see fashion in a whole new light. Fashion stopped being my life's bane and became a thing that I enjoyed after I took the time to understand how to dress my shape. I believe that fashion should be a vehicle of self-expression and empowerment for women at every size, and I hope you like what I bring to The Clothing Collective, because I'll be bringing my A-game!<br />
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Hi there! My name is Katie. I’m a fashion school drop-out turned journalist but I still love clothes and I love seeing what creative outfits other people come up with (particularly if they are daring as that is so not my style!). My look would probably best be described as classic with a nod to current trends (ugh, how pretentious does that sound?). All I know is I absolutely think less is more and would rather have an understated look than be known for being over the top—but don’t get me wrong I love bold looks on other ladies! My clothes are rarely* designer because um, journalist, here, but I don’t see that as an impediment to creating really cute looks.<br />
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Well, that was us in a nutshell, wow, writing ABOUT yourself is much harder than you think. :) We really hope that you are as excited as we are, and to get you just as ramped up here is a schedule to let you know which occasions we will be tackling this month.</div>
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<b>Anniversary/ Date Night June 2nd</b></div>
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<b>Spring Garden Part June 9th</b></div>
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<b>Summer Fun June 16th </b></div>
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<b>Work Out Outfit June 23rd</b></div>
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<b>Beachwear June 30th</b></div>
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Have a wonderful day and we can't wait to get our very first outfit post underway this Sunday! Make sure to swing by on the 2nd to see what we come up with and to let us know what you think. Also, if you have any ideas for future outfit posts let us know.</div>
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The theme of "letting go" has been really powerful in my life lately and so when I saw today's writing prompt I was beyond excited to write about it!<br />
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Joy. Pure unadulterated J-O-Y.</div>
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I had to cut a lot of things out that were holding back from living my happiest life and when I did I was amazed at what I was able to do, who I was able to BECOME. Negative friendships, old mindsets, fear of success, sub-par eating habits, I let it go and I have never felt such freedom.</div>
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I guess freedom would be another word besides joy that I would use to react to "letting go" because it seemed that when I removed my old parameters and let myself believe in my dreams that I have become my most optimistic.</div>
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Whatever is in your life that is holding you back get rid of it. I know that it can be hard, or you might be scared of hurting someone's feelings, but <i>iron sharpens iron</i> (Prov 27:17) and in order to improve yourself you need new challenges and the freedom to believe that you can achieve your goals. </div>
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The Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-72259280253746108962013-05-29T08:53:00.000-05:002013-05-29T08:53:01.203-05:00BEDM Challenge: Day 29 All My Guilty PleasuresToday's blog post was so easy that it felt criminal! No racking my brain and debating how to word something just so, just music. I loved it. Today's prompt:<br />
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If you haven't already heard the beautiful musical stylings of Megan Tonjes then allow me to introduce you to this incredibly talented and beautiful woman. I have been pretty much going on and on nonstop about her to my friends (sorry, <a href="http://www.thestyledunce.com/">Katie</a>!) and family because recently her new music has been so fitting to my mood. </div>
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The Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-71173244831255742502013-05-28T07:49:00.000-05:002013-05-28T07:49:13.736-05:00BEDM Challenge: Day 28 Shop Photos!I'm almost at the end of the blog challenge! I am so excited that I have been able to meet so many great bloggers and that I've managed to stay on track with posting every day. :) Here is day 28's writing prompt:<br />
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I'm moving and not just back to the states! I'll be moving from my current blog and shop to a brand spankin' NEW ONE! However, I have no idea what to name the new blog/shop so I have a lot of thinking to do. I've gotten so used to using Seoul Sold as my identifier online that having to think of a new name has been difficult. </div>
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Anyhow, I am so glad to have met everyone and learned what I have since I started blogging on Seoul Sold. I am so grateful to everyone who reads and stops by my little corner of the internet and I couldn't be happier with my experience as a blogger. I am trying to find a name that I'll never have to change and can really grow into as a blogger, but that is much easier said than done!</div>
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If you are blogger what kind of process did you have to go through to find the name that you felt was perfect? I know my current name was pretty much the product of too much coffee and luck, and I am really interested to hear how y'all came up with your current blog names.</div>
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The Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-2010173786568168742013-05-26T07:00:00.000-05:002013-05-26T07:14:54.154-05:00BEDM Challenge: Day 26 Adventure Guide!I am so excited about today's blog post and it isn't just because I'm almost done with the BEDM challenge, although it is pretty awesome that I have managed to stick to posting once every single day this month! Hurray! Day 26's blog prompt:<br />
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I was going through some of my favorite blogs when I came across EXACTLY what I wanted to share with everyone. Since moving to South Korea, I have had the great fortune of going on a pretty awesome adventure that I never imagined would happen when I stepped off the plane. I've also come into contact with so many great blog readers who have expressed a great interest in traveling abroad, but have never had the opportunity. So, when I was reading one my new favorite blogs, <a href="http://thenectarcollective.com/">The Nectar Collective</a>, and came across Melyssa's <a href="http://thenectarcollective.com/2013/04/guide-to-adventure-extended-edition/">DIY Guide to Adventure</a> I knew that I had to share it!<br />
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The DIY Guide to Adventure is a practical guide that will help get you on track if you are rearing to go on an international adventure. Melyssa's guide helps you calculate not only where and when you want to take your trip, but also how a financial timeline should happen to get you there. I know that I wish I had a guide like this when I left home for England when I was 19 years-old and clueless. Take a look at the guide and let me know what you think and don't forget to send Melyssa some love for her wonderful resource!!<br />
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I have had travel on the brain lately because of all of the travel planning that I have been doing for my upcoming trip to the....THE PHILIPPINES! Yep, you heard me! How exciting is that? I know that I can't wait for my trip and a lot the questions that Melyssa put in her guide are the very same questions that my husband and I asked ourselves when considering when and where to take a vacation.<br />
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If you could take a trip anywhere in the world where you would go? How long would you stay? And if you have taken a trip that you dreamed about how did it change your perspective?<br />
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Find the DIY Guide to Adventure, <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/view/?feks5s07arpgsv9">here</a>. <br />
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<br />The Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-15039417923620348612013-05-25T10:00:00.000-05:002013-05-25T19:09:21.584-05:00The Clothing CollectiveHello everyone! I wanted to update you all on great collaboration that is going on between myself and my best friend Katie! Katie and I decided to put our efforts together to do a weekly fashion post that we have dubbed The Clothing Collective.<br />
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We are going to take one outfit concept and give it two different looks based on our personal style and taste. While Katie and I get along super well we have completely different personalities and fashion styles so you'll be in for some great fashion ideas from two separate perspectives.<br />
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I can't wait to get The Clothing Collective underway! We will be putting up a schedule so that you can stay up-to-date on content and please let us know what kind of outfits you'd like to see us do. Make sure to keep an eye out for new posts to inspire every Sunday! </div>
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Make sure to check out Katie's blog, <a href="http://www.thestyledunce.com/">The Style Dunce</a>.</div>
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The Happy Typehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05920354862781838330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177623717664875481.post-75377335943330586232013-05-25T07:00:00.000-05:002013-05-25T07:08:31.829-05:00BEDM Challenge: Day 25 Like A Bright StarI think the blog every day challenge has been really good for me because I have actually been finding it easier to write. Before the challenge writing a blog post was an ordeal that needed to be carefully planned out with a day dedicated to it, but now I can do it fairly painlessly. Day 25's prompt:<br />
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<b>"Something someone told you about yourself that you'll never forget (good or bad)"</b></div>
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When I sat down to think of what to write for this blog post I immediately knew what I wanted to write. I have no idea why, but the words of an ex-boyfriend came to mind and despite all the things that others have said to be his words kept ringing in my ears. </div>
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<b>"You are like a bright star that burns too brightly for other people to catch."</b><br />
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I literally have NO IDEA why this kept popping in my head today because it honestly hasn't come to mind in forever, but it was one of those moments of honesty and sincerity, and I think that's why it came to mind. </div>
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Oddly enough his words were part of the inspiration that I needed to stay AWAY from him when our relationship went south. Funny how that works, huh?</div>
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What's something memorable that someone told you and how did it affect you? I'm sure that it played significant part of your life, but did it help you make a life changing decision like it did for me? </div>
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