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this beautiful life

wisdom teeth.

9:30 AM
Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh. I’m getting my wisdom teeth out in exactly one week, and am trying so hard not to completely freak out. I hate stuff like this—hence me being 25 with all my wisdom teeth still securely nestled awkwardly in my mouth. And you want to know the only thing that finally, after...

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quotes

in these final summer days.

10:07 AM
love

seven a.m.

9:00 AM
I find love in the early morning quiet Nestled between the beats of my heart Softly, as your hand rests in mine ...

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dinner recipes

creamy avocado dressing.

9:30 AM
This creamy avocado dressing is seriously so delicious! Like, I’d almost just eat this as a soup…but I think that would freak Josh out, so I’ll stick to it being a dressing.   Creamy Avocado Dressing What you’ll need   1 large (or 2 small) ripe avocado  1/4 cup olive oil or grapeseed oil  1 handful fresh cilantro  2-3 cloves garlic  Juice from...

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breakfast recipes

eating right.

9:30 AM
“Cheshire Cat …“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?" "That depends a good deal on where you want to get to." "I don't much care where –" "Then it doesn't matter which way you go.” --Lewis Carroll I’ve always loved this quote. It gives a swift kick whenever I find myself without a plan. And I recently...

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family

one year anniversary.

9:30 AM
One year ago today, Josh and I were married in the soft light of a summer sunset. We both agree it was the best day of our lives, and has been followed by nothing but love and happiness. Crazy to think a whole year has passed, but it has been such a wonderful year. We are surrounded by people we love, we have...

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love

it doesn't take long to love someone deeply.

9:00 AM
friends

5k.

10:15 AM
So. I’ve had to eat my words a few times in the last couple months. First. Essential oils and other natural remedies aren’t as laughable as I’ve always thought. Second. Running in a 5k, something I swore was stupid and that I’d never do, is my future come this October.   Dan, Kelley, Josh and I are going to run a 5k this...

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editor's note

editor's note: quotes.

9:30 AM
Oh quotes. Like any relationship, everything can be going great and easy…and then, suddenly, BAM! they hit you with the “You don’t even understand me!” line in public—in front of everyone—leaving you hurt and confused. As in this case with Viking Sewing Gallery: What’s wrong with these quotes you ask? There is no irony, actual quote, unusual usage, or use-mention distinction going on...

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