The Diamond Behind The Chocolate
I'm always all of the following:
-Shoe Humanitarian
-Wine lover
-Storm chaser
-Chocolate addict
-Sweat obsessed
-Daydreaming of traveling to Sicily
-Mathematically challenged.I'm sometimes:
-Rude
-Irate
-Insensitive
-The main character in a chick lit novel (usually a bad thing)
-In a love affair with leafy greens, HIIT workouts, and VH1.I'm never:
-A sports girl.
-A soapbox preacher.
-Old man winter's friend.
-Interested in driving (limo, please?)-
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Tag Archives: new jersey
Superstorm Sandy…All Tricks, NO TREATS
I live in New Jersey. We are accustomed to frigid winters, warm summers, sometimes snowy springs and gorgeous falls. Storms come and go, some more powerful than others, but none have left a path of devastation this immense. NYC is … Continue reading
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Weathering Frankenstorm Sandy
Unless you are living up Sandra Dee’s skirt, you are well aware of the ferocity and catastrophic damage potential this hybrid freak storm may cause. This may be my last post for a while, so I figured I’d go out … Continue reading
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Tagged chocolate covered diamonds, christy dean, east coast, food, forecast, frankenstorm, freak storm, halloween, hurricane sandy, new jersey, noreaster, nyc, october, power outages, rain, scary, the weather channel, water, weather, wind
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#MotivationalMondays- The Four Corners Workout
If you’re a geography/map buff like me, then you know the capital of every country (even the smallest ones) at the drop of a hat, are able to spell Mississippi correctly, and most importantly, know the difference between your cardinal … Continue reading
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#WIAW- Going Pseudo Veg at the Beach
Up until about three months ago, I was always one of those people who chimed in with, “I’ll never give up meat” on any veg/vegan convo. I’ve toyed with the idea and after reading more than I would like to … Continue reading
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#MotivationalMondays- Hit The Bench Workout
First of all- let’s give me literal BROWNIE points for actually posting on one of the laziest days of the year. I know it’s a national holiday, but the workaholic/control freak won’t let a post pass me by. However, I … Continue reading
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#WIAW- Laziness VS. Productivity
Thanks to Jenn for hosting! 🙂 Ask any college student around finals what keeps them going and I bet 85% of them will respond, “Adderall.” (PS- I don’t mean any of you reading this, or those who use the drug … Continue reading
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-Things To Try Thursdays- Nanoosh (NYC Metro Area)
If you’re craving Mediterranean in your mouth and would still like to retain some cash in your hand, you’re in luck because a fabulous new chain of restaurants has recently opened called Nanoosh. Now I know you may be thinking … Continue reading
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An Itch You Should Scratch: Veganism
The word vegan has been tossed around for years like it’s the newest designer drug in town. The onset has sparked a growing number of vegan bakeries, cafes, restaurants, and convenience stores to set up shop sharing their meat-free approaches … Continue reading
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