tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6938269766350026012024-03-05T16:28:32.005-05:00My Latte LifeHannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-28512006263924619492016-09-18T18:37:00.003-04:002016-11-12T19:47:43.689-05:00Lularoe Vortex... My dreams realized.Yep, I got I sucked into the Lularoe clothing vortex. I mean, their leggings are magical and I love their dresses. Basically my dream clothing company. Wild, colorful prints in skirts, dresses, leggings and shirts? YES PLEASE!! You guys, they have Sassy leggings, as in BIGFOOT leggings, and I have them. That's right, I have leggings with Sassy peaking around from behind tress all over them and I love them. Don't you dare judge me.<br />
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Yes, I have had a few sizing issues with different fabrics fitting differently, but you've got to learn to ask questions and after you have (far too many) new clothes, you start to know what fits you better than others. Also, this company is awesome for the fact that is really has a super wide range of sizes to fit pretty much every woman's body. So many women feeling confident in their clothes and inspired by other woman and not caring what other people think. Although, my motto is always cover the booty when wearing leggings, no matter how cute they are. That's my own thing for me, but you're going to do what you want.<br />
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Comfortable, adorable, limited prints, pretty reasonable prices for what you are getting. I've only had to return ONE item in the probably near 60 pieces of LLR I own and that is because the color was horrendous. My closet is turning into a LLR showroom. It's kind of ridiculous, but I also love it.<br />
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All this to say... I need to stop shopping. Maybe I need to get out of the million LLR groups I'm in on Facebook... that's a start. But really, does someone want to do an intervention??Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-70062966717952632712016-09-18T18:37:00.002-04:002016-09-18T18:38:43.018-04:00Send a note. What has happened to handwritten letters, cards or love notes. They do still exist, right? I am a real pen to paper kind of lady. I love having a planner, as opposed to using my phone to keep track of everything. Why? Because it seems more real and I find I remember things better if I write them down. Once I type something into my phone, I usually forget it. If I enter an appointment, I, 80% of the time, forget to set an alert for it, so I forget it anyway. I went to the dentist last week and they said, "How do you like to receive your appointment reminders: text, email or phone?" Well, my answer didn't seem to matter since the week prior I received a text, an email AND a phone call. That is all fine, but it was a WEEK prior to my appointment, so I had to still write myself a sticky note and leave it on my computer so I would remember. Nonsense.<br />
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Also, instead of just sending a kissy face emoji to your other half, leave them a little note. Nothing crazy. But seriously, that goes a long way. Doing something that seems out of the norm and out of your way in this technological world just seems to mean more to me. Don't get me wrong, I love a good emoji-filled text (so please don't stop sending me those! :) But fill your heart and others with simple pen to paper once in awhile. </div>
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I'm all about making people know they are loved and cared about and you never know what small act could do to make someones life so much better, even if only for a minute. </div>
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Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-86159936619589331292016-09-05T16:12:00.000-04:002016-09-05T16:13:39.746-04:00Smiling Through the Tears.Well, in the spirit of being transparent, here goes nothing! The last year has been extremely difficult for me. Probably the most difficult time in my life thus far. I have really been struggling with so much and trying to navigate through my grief after the death of my sweet friend, Grace. Everything that could happen, happened. I have never felt so lost in all my life. BUT, through so much time and thought, patience, therapy and help, I am slowly getting my life back. My control. You never really understand how fully you were gone until you come back to reality. I have learned so much about myself, how strong I am and to never let anyone or anything take that away from me. I am in control of my happiness and my strength and I will never forget that. One huge thing that has helped me along the way? I celebrate everything. I get so excited to drop clothes off at the dry cleaners, do my laundry, clean my apartment. These are small tasks I no longer have to have on my mind and I can cross it off my to-do list in my planner. Making my bed? Nailed it! All of these things, that may seem so small, were consuming my brain and my life and I was so overwhelmed I could not make a simple decision... AT ALL. It was ridiculous and consumed every part of my being.<br />
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Therapy has been life changing for me. LIFE CHANGING! To talk to someone who knows nothing about me other than what I tell them allows me to be completely open and ME. No judgment. I was always interested in therapy, but didn't realize how much it could truly help me see the best in myself and learn how to navigate through the tough times better, to love myself more completely, get my control back, be strong and confident in my decisions and just better all around.<br />
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I have started to go to the gym again and am loving it! This is just one piece of becoming a better me, but it is a game changer. I've always known this, but I needed to get back to it on my terms, in my way, and here I am, loving working out again and loving myself again. No one can make me a better person or feel better about myself or make me happy. That starts with ME. Realizing that you might not be as in control and happy as you can be or want to be is tough to admit. But, it is important. Through all the tears, there is now a smile.<br />
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Just take it 5 minutes at a time, one task at a time. It helps, it truly does.Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-20871256866263050082015-12-23T21:03:00.001-05:002015-12-23T21:03:18.905-05:00Grief? I do not know how to navigate through you...On October 11, 2015 one of my closest childhood friends committed suicide. No matter what anyone is going through, you never think this will happen. Her death has devastated me and changed so much in my life. I miss her everyday. It has been over 2 months since her death and I am still trying to navigate through my feelings and grief. I have had death in my family and death of family friends, but this was different. Maybe it is because of the circumstances surrounding her death, the unanswered questions, or the guilt I feel for not doing enough, I am not entirely sure. But I do know that my dear friend was 32 years young and is not here on this earth to experience anything new with her daughter, family, friends. I am here, living my life, experiencing new things and she is gone. She is a constant in my heart and mind, but some days are harder than others when the reality hits me. I know that so many navigate through grief on a daily basis, taking it "5 minutes at a time" (as my friend would say), and I am navigating through my grief at my pace, my way. I know missing her will never get easier, I just wish I could give her one last hug and tell her I'm there for her one more time. I miss you my sweet Grace, so much. You are so, so missed and loved by so many!Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-49172299528080137742013-08-16T17:10:00.000-04:002013-08-16T17:10:01.795-04:00I lost you... I found you.. Lately I have remembered why I loved blogging so much. Because, this is me talkng to you (or anyone who will listen. Anyone??) about stupid crap (celebtrity nonsense/awesomeness) and other important things to me. This is my outlet, this is fun for me and over the last year I forgot about what this meant to me. So, I know I say this often, I am BACK! I want to write about things that I would love to read about! <br />
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So, today I am sitting on a bus to DC to visit my friend, Amy, and catching up on things. First of all 1.) Buses have outlets AND wifi?!? Crazytown and spectacular! 2)Why have I not taken the bus sooner? I mean $25 from NYC to DC? Is that a joke? I will def. be doing this in the future. Big money saver and hey, I'm writing on my blog and catching up on teambeachbody coaching stuff, so I am being productive:) 3) I am a nerd and have to wear my motion sickness wrist bands on the bus. Yep, you heard right. Those ugly, huge wrist bands. Even if it is a psychological thing for me to not feel sick, I don't care, it makes me not throw up, so thanks wrist bands! <br />
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Oh, and I have been dominating my workouts and loving my life, like BIG TIME! Until next time. Here's a YAHTZEE for the road:) <br />
Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-56607609357732243272013-08-06T14:44:00.001-04:002013-08-06T14:44:14.256-04:00My Health/Fitness Journey and Journey back to ME! <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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In June 2012 I decided I needed a change. I NEEDED to get
healthy, but more importantly, I WANTED to get healthy. I had reached 220
pounds, size 18/XL and am now 50+ pounds and 40+ inches smaller and a size 10/M.
With my weight gain I would just wear too tight of clothes or buy bigger ones,
not really caring what size I was . I was unhappy. I was a smoker, I was
extremely unhealthy. I had ended up in the hospital with a kidney infection and
then 6 months later with pneumonia. The day I got pneumonia (3/7/12) I quit
smoking and never looked back. In May I got a serious throat infection and knew
that my health was going downhill, and fast. People had mentioned things to me
about being overweight and unhealthy and I just kept saying <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I know, I will get there”. I really didn’t
realize how important that moment in my life would be. The moment I REALIZED
that I was extremely overweight and unhealthy and needed to do something about
it. I was ready, FOR ME. My longtime friend Dennis was a beachbody coach (and
now mine) and kept calling me and telling me about this “crazy Insanity workout”.
I kept tell him “yeah, yeah, ok, pish posh”. Little did I know that his
friendly nagging would lead me towards the most rewarding thing that has ever
happened in my life. I ordered Insanity. I will never forget calling Dennis and
telling him I was ready to order. I think he was shocked. But mostly, he asked,
“are you SURE you are ready for this? Insanity is CRAZY!” I said, “Yes, I am SO
READY. I need something drastic to kick my booty into gear, and I think this is
it. I am committed.” That was it. Insanity came in the mail and I started the
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On the Sunday before I started I took my before pictures and
measurements. That was the biggest shock of my life. I had NO IDEA how out of
control my weight had gotten. I had avoided full length mirrors whenever
possible and just did not have a clue how far off I had gone. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was more motivated than ever to tackle
Insanity and get my life back! Once I started Insanity I felt so good about
myself and what I was accomplishing and seeing the weight and inches drop and
realizing what I was capable of and that I COULD DO IT. It was an emotional
awakening. Who had I become? Where was the runner/volleyball player/skier/hiker/active
Hannah? No anywhere to be found. I had become so unhappy with who I was and
NEVER realized that. Until I knew how good I felt about what I was doing for me
and my body. It changed me, it changed how I viewed myself and what I wanted my
future to be. I never knew that a workout program could do that for me, that I
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Whoa. Shaun T kicked my booty. He kicks everyone’s booty! I
was an official ADDICT about 3 weeks in. After the 2 week hump of “I don’t
think I am going to make it out alive, I can’t do this” I was on fire. I never
missed a workout for my first round. 6 days a week I was busting my butt, up
early and sweating like a maniac. In my first round I lost 20 pounds and 20
inches. I did a second round (with a one week break in between) and lost
another 20 pounds and several inches with the help of Shakeology as well. Shakeology
really helped take my health and fitness to the next level and helps me daily
as my healthiest meal of the day and also to maintain my weight. It really has
transformed my nutrition and gives me way more energy to get through the crazy
workouts, and that is awesome! This was the most rewarding, and most difficult
thing I have ever done in my life. Both mentally and physically I was
challenged. I had triumphs and meltdowns. Yeah, I cried. Putting your body
through something so crazy (and awesome) and seeing that YOU ARE capable of
doing something so difficult and amazing is awesome to experience and often
that is when I had my meltdowns. Realizing that I made the choice, I put in the
work and I DID IT! There was one workout where I had to do power push ups in my
second month of round 1 of Insanity. The week before I could only do about 2 and
horrible form. I did 10 of them in a row with great form. I had to stop my
workout because I was crying so hard because I was so proud of what I had just
done. Something I never thought possible. I was becoming a different person, physically
and mentally and so strong!! I feel like I can conquer anything I set my mind
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My motivation grew when I became a Team Beachbody Coach in
September 2012. When I became a coach, my life changed even more than I thought
possible. I have a family of teammates and coaches that are amazing and they
inspire and motivate me daily. I would be lost without them! Helping people
achieve their goals and working towards the same goals together is amazing and
such an incredible experience. Going through your journey knowing that you are accountable
to people and knowing that we are all in this together is so incredibly awesome
and motivating. Again, without my coach family and teammates, I would be lost.
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After my 2 rounds of Insanity I began Les Mills Body Combat
and lost about 10 pounds and a couple inches, but gained so much muscle
definition and strength! Who knew all that kicking and punching would produce
awesome muscles!! I then dabbled in Body Beast and continued doing Combat and
Insanity. I am now in my second week of Shaun T’s Focus T25 and LOVING it! 25
minutes a day, a total sweatathon! After every program I complete I cannot wait
to start a new one (or do a second round) I am addicted to fitness and staying
healthy and on track. It is now so important to me and my biggest priority. I
need this, FOR ME. I love working out, I truly do. I was not sure I would ever
be able to say that again! Insanity will always be my soul mate workout and
will always have a special place in my heart because it literally changed my
life. When I meet Shaun T, I will undoubtedly start crying. </div>
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I am continually reminded that to embark on a health/fitness
(or any change/journey) YOU have to want it. No one can make you want it. You
may need it, but you have to be ready and want the change, otherwise you will
not succeed. I truly believe this. It takes dedication, commitment and pride. You
will fall, you will cry, scream, curse, laugh, smile. It will be hard, you will
have to work your booty off. You need to be proud of yourself. You need to celebrate
every victory (every inch and pound). This is what keeps me going. I am so proud
of where I have become and so grateful to so many people for supporting me. I
made the change and I am living proof that it can be done! </div>
Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-30669891107745584402012-10-07T22:18:00.001-04:002012-10-07T22:18:55.984-04:00Brrr...Brrr, It's cold in here! There must be some Toros in the atmosphere. I kid, I kid. This post is not about Bring It On. It's Fall and I'm cold. It was 75 on Friday and today it was 55. Yowza! I had to put my flannel sheets on today. To be honest, I am actually pretty excited about about that fact. I LOVE flannel sheets! So soft and cozy and warm. But, it makes it increasingly difficult to get out bed, which is not good. <br />
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The leaves are really changing, which is always magical. I feel like so much is going to happen before the end of the year and I'm hoping it will all be positive. I am dominating Insanity and cannot wait to do a third round when I'm done with this round. Season's changing, mind changing. Loving life:) Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-40896896478374626382012-09-21T21:54:00.001-04:002012-09-21T21:54:23.624-04:00Love for Life.Whoa! So much to be thankful for this week! Let the randomness begin...<br />
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I am now officially a Team Beachbody Coach!!
So excited to continue my fitness/health journey coaching others and
motivating them to dominate at getting healthy!! I am on my second round
of the aptly named INSANITY and loving it. Hardest thing I have ever
done in my life, but worth the sweat and emotional breakdowns! I have
never felt so strong in my life. I can run further and faster, jump
higher, do more pushups and just feel so healthy and so much more in
shape! I am kicking the rest of 2012 into high gear! Who's with me?! If
you have a questions about Insanity/P90X/Turbo Fire or any other
Beachbody program., I am your gal:) I will update later with my website information! <br />
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I am heading up-state for a three day weekend with my grandparents who just celebrated there 60th (yeah, you read that right!!) wedding anniversary on Thursday. I am so excited to get away and relax and enjoy my much needed time with the g-parents! <br />
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So excited that we are heading into Fall and cannot wait for the Fall foliage! Definitely my favorite time of year. The chill in the air, the leaves and I get to start wearing scarves:) Here's to LOVING life and the dominating the rest of 2012!! <br />
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Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-30411620384083383552012-09-15T22:08:00.002-04:002012-09-15T22:08:51.295-04:00Amanda Bynes... Cookoo for Cocoa Puffs!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What the beep happened to Amanda Bynes?! She is off her rocker if she thinks it is ok to "bump" into a parked car or do u-turns in the middle of the road everytime she drives. The kicker, "let me just put a blanket over my head while driving so noone can see me." Yeah... then you can't see that parked car you just hit. Bitch please! All of this is so disappointing because I used to love her. Have you seen She's The Man? Loved it way too much! Hillary, you know what I am talking about;) Our guilty pleasure was watching that movie over and over. I own it. There I said it. Amanda, get your shit together girl!Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-32019552652943315802012-08-24T14:46:00.000-04:002012-08-24T14:46:45.922-04:00Biological Clock, Are You Real?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's scary, sometimes depressing and exciting (yeah, that many emotions...) when you see so many of your friends around you settling down and having babies, buying houses and having this great little family life. I am going to be 30 next year and I think I might be having a little bit of a panic attack about this elusive "biological clock" everyone talks about. I told my parents several years ago that I did not plan on having children and probably would not get married. They were not surprised and my mom said it was fine, she had plenty of grandchildren:) I thought I was in the clear! But, I have recently discovered that if I am going to have a child, I should probably at least <i>think</i> about the possibility over the next few years. I am terrified that I am even thinking this because it has never been what I wanted and maybe still don't want, but I have to give these thoughts a reasonable amount of weight and examine what I really feel, right? I just feel like maybe my career and living on my own is not enough anymore? When do you decide to move on up to the big leagues? I know this is only something I can answer myself, but I am just putting it out there in the universe. I have friends that have the same thoughts as me, no marriage, no kids and I feel like I am betraying my own thoughts by considering a life I never wanted to dream about. Here is my question: Is the biological clock real or am I just an over-analytical, sensitive freak who needs to have a reality check? I think it is probably the latter. I love all my friends (and sisters) with little munchkins and adorable families that are kicking ass at being a mom and wife, props to you! But, is that really what I want?!Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-3345075013856639692012-08-07T11:34:00.004-04:002012-08-07T11:34:43.237-04:00Reese and Jake...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes, I am still upset that Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal broke up, like 3 years ago. I understand she is happily married and preggers right now, but geez, her and Jake were just the cutest! I really thought they would go the distance! I love her, I love him: match made in Heaven? Guess not. Damn Hollywood, always playing tricks on me...Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-5669504892877206212012-07-05T11:37:00.002-04:002012-07-05T11:37:23.752-04:00Isn't is Sunday?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow, that mid-week holiday was a doozie! Don't get me wrong, I will take any holiday when I can get it, but I was convinced all day Tuesday that it was Friday and all night last night that today was supposed to be Sunday. Yikes! That really does a number on you! But, the Fourth of July was super mellow and a little lonely, but that is fine. After running a few errands in the morning I laid in the hot hot humid sun for a couple hours and read my book. Let me clear something up. The main reason for my running errands was to be in the air conditioned grocery store and to drive with my AC on. No, I do not have air conditioning in my apartment and when it is humid, there is nothing that can help but AC, so I was a total bucket of sweat yesterday. Great visual, I know. over 90 degrees and almost 80% humidity. Awesome. I did a little laundry and watched 21 Jump Street (not worth the time, even with Channing Tatum...). My holiday was capped off by wonderful fireworks on the Hudson in Nyack. I really could have used a pool and a BBQ yesterday. I was really missing my family's annual July 4th hike through Archangel Valley in Alaska. Maybe next year:) I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday!Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-55158295220044769742012-06-27T21:32:00.002-04:002012-06-27T21:32:12.274-04:00Hugh, Fiona, Beck... What a Weekend!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What a weekend! Enjoyed the Beautiful Saturday at TropFest which is the world's larget short film festival from Australia brought to New York for the first time and hosted by Aussie hottie, Hugh Jackman Such a beautiful, fun day watching great short films on the grass, with Hugh popping up on the stage every so often and best part, it was a free event! Yes please! I will definitely be going to this next year. </div>
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Sunday was spent at Governors Ball Music Festival on Randall's Island (on the East River between Queens and Manhattan). What a day!! The venue was awesome, food vendors and food trucks all over the place and fabulous music! Starting with the Phantograms - who I had never heard before, but really liked, The Cults- they were fine, Devandra Banhart - LOVE him, Built to Spill - Fabulous!, Explosions in the Sky- they make beautiful music that I love, Cage the Elephant - fun! FIONA APPLE - finally!!! I have always loved her and her performance was everything and more I wanted, seriously so amazing! Modest Mouse - so great and surprising awesome live! Brought back many memories of my cousin Andrea. And finally... BECK! My longtime love finally in front of me singing every classic song I loved and ending the set with "Where It's At" my all time fave! </div>
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Such an amazing, fun filled first weekend of summer! Success! </div>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-58159450990148316572012-06-21T20:11:00.002-04:002012-06-21T20:11:25.116-04:00Yes, I watch this show...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have always liked Jenny McCarthy, ever since she was the host on the 90s <em>Singled Out. </em>It also helps that she and my fave Chelsea Handler are BFFs. She is back at hosting another dating show, but this is more of an "adventure" dating show. Throw 7 guys and 7 ladies into the "wild" of the Dominican Republic and let them loose on wild adventures in hopes of finding their soul mate. The idea is fun because, let's face it, you can really see someones true personality under extreme situations. Some of these people are skankarific but some are alright. Here is the basic gist...the ladies chose their male partner in the first episode and go on some adventure through the jungle and the winning couple gets to stay in the Oasis (beautiful house) and the losers get to stay in the "worst conditions". I thought, ok, they must mean, on the ground, in the woods, under a tree with no tarp or anything and a single blanket. Apparently that is too rough for tv. haha. So, they get to stay under a lean to with sleeping bags and mosquito nets. That sounds pretty ok to me! Maybe that is just the Alaska girl in me. The rest of the singles are either in tents or cabins. Anyway, at the end of every show either the men or women get to stay with their partner or chose a new one. This is my new guilty pleasure of the summer and I'm loving every minute of it!Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-19564410326458218562012-06-15T11:41:00.001-04:002012-06-15T11:41:25.879-04:00Mom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Moms, they are the best. We all think "mine is better than yours". Well, I am here to tell you that my Mom is the best because she is MY Mom:) And, your mom is the best because she is YOUR Mom. So yes, all moms are the best for their children. But really, my mom and I are quite great together and we are very similar. We have roadtripped together, cried together, laughed together. We can talk for hours on end about life, celebrities, decorating, you name it! She is my confidant, my rock and the one who tells me to get a grip and get over it!<br />
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My Mom has always been tough love, but I do believe that since having grandkids she has softened up a bit. She has always been that mom that will tell you to pick yourself up and brush yourself off, you are fine. I adore her and admire her strength and kindness to others. She really just makes my life and the life of my family and so many others so much more wonderful!<br />
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She can cook like a maniac and make a mean Beergarita, her signature drink! She pretty much dominates at everything Martha Stewart-ish. So creative, so inspired. She is the mother to 4 amazing kids, grandmother to 7 beautiful grandkids and the wife to one phenomenal husband:) Yep, that's my mom. So today Mom, on your birthday and every day, I miss you and wish you were here and love you more:)Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-71449270148899570832012-06-12T22:42:00.000-04:002012-06-12T22:43:02.553-04:00Culture PoppedA little pop-culture awesomeness and annoyances... <br />
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New Direction and LMFAO need to get away from me and out of my head. This party is not rockin and yes, the girl knows she is beautiful, get over it.<br />
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The Hunger Games is dominating my life. I am finally almost finished with the third book, <em>Mockingjay</em> and at this point I just want to know how the damn trilogy ends! Such good books though. Next onto <em>Fifty Shades of Grey</em> which everyone and their mother (literally, moms read this too!) are reading. I am prepared to be scandalized! <br />
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The actress Jessica Chastain (The Help, etc.) really annoys me. She is beautiful, don't get me wrong, but she seems like a total snob and a half! Regardless of the fact that I did not like (or understand) The Tree of Life, she is just obnoxious to me.I have read some interviews with her and I am not impressed. Also, I wish she would walk the red carpet with someone every once and awhile, a sibling, a parent, anyone. Stop looking so lonely and snobby, lady! <br />
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Rent We Bought A Zoo. It is so unexpectedly precious! I really enjoyed it and the little girl, Rosie is just too adorable to participate! <br />
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Some non pop-culture awesomeness and just a reminder that Central Park is one of the greatest places on Earth as well as my town, Nyack. I am blessed to live where I do:) Don't get me wrong, I always miss Alaska and the mountains!Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-79329922288572922032012-06-08T13:07:00.001-04:002012-06-08T13:07:33.292-04:00Start AnewI have started a second blog geared toward my passion for home decor, fashion and finding a great bargain. Of course there will be more in the blog than just those things, but those are my focus. I am really excited about this!! So, keep checking here as I will still post, but also start following my new blog <a href="http://simplysassyblog.blogspot.com/">Simply Sassy</a>.Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-88376633652396959782012-04-06T11:20:00.000-04:002012-04-06T11:20:01.184-04:00This is Why I Love Trader Joes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKR7_pb7wB2Zcqx4b3L2SghB5083TfqML0K24n8VV97NqD1jPx7ek-Zb_aH1_ytSuYtRt_cSVXly__ePkBEqxs-pAN_57x7vfCu_x-ON4IZi5IVopOfDgOORWkcXhOqzxFqNF31upuf2oT/s1600/Logo_static.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKR7_pb7wB2Zcqx4b3L2SghB5083TfqML0K24n8VV97NqD1jPx7ek-Zb_aH1_ytSuYtRt_cSVXly__ePkBEqxs-pAN_57x7vfCu_x-ON4IZi5IVopOfDgOORWkcXhOqzxFqNF31upuf2oT/s1600/Logo_static.png" /></a></div><u>The goods: </u><br />
2 pounds ground Beef<br />
1 pear<br />
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Pizza Dough<br />
Horseradish Hummus<br />
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Booya for delicious and well priced food!Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-2423025856307743752012-03-29T12:30:00.000-04:002012-03-29T09:55:11.548-04:00My First Love...Coffee<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGo0LiRWzecyBggRcmpFFci0U_QejIk8HPwJqK1Sb6lbGB1MMrTjCgw6hbR6JJFRQLl8b3p5rejBqhNSd0RPhUy2ZgdDWEryD95ny050xXn7bF963UKrcDL2ADsK7duUwywJue7aNOQa6/s1600/coffee.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGo0LiRWzecyBggRcmpFFci0U_QejIk8HPwJqK1Sb6lbGB1MMrTjCgw6hbR6JJFRQLl8b3p5rejBqhNSd0RPhUy2ZgdDWEryD95ny050xXn7bF963UKrcDL2ADsK7duUwywJue7aNOQa6/s400/coffee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725315556796544210" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I feel like I could talk about coffee all day long. I know I could drink it all day. There is nothing more comforting to me that making a pot of coffee and drinking it all morning long, or taking my coffee to the park and watch the boats pass by on the Hudson. I am not normal until I have had my first cup in the morning. Coffee is glorious. Need I really say more?<br /></div>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-13879727404251391962012-03-28T16:20:00.000-04:002012-03-28T17:25:46.564-04:00Inspiration!!Whoa, I am feeling overwhelmed with inspiration lately and loving it! I will admit that Pinterest has the majority of my attention in the inspiration department, but I am okay with that. So much to see, dream about creating and a lot of "I wish I had that or could have come up with that on my own"... Oh well, that is the idea of inspiration, right? Here is my continually growing list of inspirations:<br /><br /><ul><li>Crafts. I have always thought of myself as crafty, but not CRAFTY. My sister Kim is crafty with a capital C for sure, she continually inspires me with her gift to create amazingness! I basically just want to dominate everything craft-like and make my own everything at this point: clothes, curtains, artwork. I realize this is a little ambitious as I do not even own or know how to use a sewing machine. But, I want to take a class in the very near future and see where that takes me!<br /></li></ul><ul><li>Blog 2.0. My second and most furious inspiration right now is starting a second blog. I have thought about this a lot and think it will be great. I want it to be more geared towards fashion, home design/decor and posts about the awesome deals I find shopping for my wardrobe and home! I am pretty excited about it and just want to get started, but I am waiting for the perfect name to jump out at me. I already picked several names which I thought were unique and they were taken. Boo. I have been seriously slacking with this blog (this one right here, yeah this one) lately, but have been reading some older posts and remember how much fun I have writing on here! I will still have this blog, just keep them separate I guess, that is the plan. We'll see how it goes, but for now, let's take it up a notch!</li></ul><ul><li>The Gym. My third and constantly challenging inspiration is the gym. Since I have had pneumonia (and still recovering), it is has been really difficult for me to go back to the gym, physically. All I want to do is go back full force, but my lungs are not there yet, so yoga and pilates and walks for me for a while:) But, when I am there, I am so inspired at the gym, I feel like I can do anything! I do realize that alot of that inspiration can be mistaken for competition, but I am okay with that. If I have to compete with the girl next to me on the treadmill to get inspired, I'll do it! (And I will win that race, obviously)<br /></li></ul><ul><li>Yellow. I am currently OBSESSED with yellow. Up until about a year ago I would shy away from yellow as I found it drowned me out when I wore it and was just obnoxious. Wow, I was mistaken. Now I want all the pale yellow I can get my hands on! Yellow makes me want to smile and be way more crafty using anything yellow:) I am slowly redecorating my kitchen in pale yellow and find it much less angry than the red I have flowing now and I love yellow on me now, who knew?<br /></li></ul><ul><li>Color-blocking. Love everything about it! What is it you say? Example: bright blue pants, neon yellow top and bright pink shoes:) It inspires me to be super daring in my wardrobe! I love me some bright color, get it all out there!<br /></li></ul>Overall, life is just really inspiring right now and I am soaking it all in! Now, let me get off of here and go "pin":)Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-41255832153223494022012-03-22T11:32:00.008-04:002012-03-22T12:37:49.995-04:00Just another Random Thursday...A few random thoughts for this beautiful 75 degree Spring day:)<br /><br />1. I love blogging. I need to get a grip and post more often!<br />2. I love that today is supposed to hit at least 75 degrees! Yay for March heat waves!<br />3. I have only seen one 1/2 of a Glee episode, but I found it highly annoying and I am confused as to the following. Maybe it is one of those, "you have to watch from the beginning" shows.<br />4. I wish I could hold my newest little niece in Alaska right now:(<br />5. "Drive" is amazing, why is Ryan Gosling so precious?<br />6. I think I am going to start a second blog...<br />7. I am craving summer activities: camping, hiking, Yankee games, road trips, the beach.<br />8. I need a damn haircut!<br /><br />Bring on Summer!!Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-13568400994745137312012-01-12T16:00:00.000-05:002012-01-12T17:07:50.677-05:00What is happening? Is this Winter?Last year in New York we were pummeled with snow by 3 major back to back snow storms and this year it is January and not a flake on the ground. Although, we did have that random, unseasonably early October snow storm the scared everyone including the trees (which still had leaves on them so they were all broken all over the place... not good) and loss of power that led to me missing 2 days of work (I wasn't too disappointed). I guess I am just confused and mostly excited.<br /><br />I love the snow. No, really, I do. I just don't like having to drudge through it everyday or shovel my car out or shovel at all, really. I mean, I get real tired of having the bottom of my pants tucked into boots or the "whoopsie, my pant legs fell out of my boots and now they are wet half way up my leg" anxiety. But, I would like to feel cozy. Snow is cozy. I am not sure why, but all I want to do is drink coffee, wine and hot cocoa all at the same time and sit in front of the fire place just thinking about how cozy I am in my jimmy jams and fuzzy slippers. Doesn't that sound delightful? Last week it was 60 degrees. Ok, I agree with you, that is ridiculous. But, I loved it and took full advantage of wearing a cute outfit that did not have to be hidden under my usual insanely adorable (but bulky) winter coat.<br /><br />I would be alright with one more snowfall this "winter", but don't get ahead of yourself mother nature. I said ONE. A friend said to me last night, "you have New York skin now". I am pretty sure that is true seeing as I barely went outside when I was home in Alaska over Christmas and really wasn't jazzed about doing any outdoor activity. Alaska is in winter to the max right now and I am happy for those who love it, but I am happy I am not in the middle of it! 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A while ago I saw <em>Crazy Stupid Love</em>. Being as how I did not have t.v. or internet at the time, I had no idea what this movie was about. Let me just tell you... WOW! I LOVED this movie so freaking much I cannot even handle it! I think Lis explained this movie the best, "I have never been more attracted to mens clothing." haha. It's true! Ryan Gosling is outrageously well dressed in the movie and just so suave, adorable and hilarious all at the same time! I like that it is not just a classic rom-com. It's a story of love, life and giving in to discovering parts of yourself you never knew existed. I will definitely be buying this the second it comes out! </div>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-43874296590864833582011-09-11T21:17:00.000-04:002011-09-11T21:54:58.215-04:00Is It Really Fall?!?Wow, how is it already September? I mean, come on! I had such big plans for this summer: the Jersey Shore, DC trip, Rockland Lake and camping to name a few. Ugh... none of those were accomplished. The weeks just got away from me. I found myself continually saying "It's ok, I'll do it next weekend." That weekend turns into 2 weekends from now, yada yada, you never do it. Story of my life. One fantastic thing about New York? A long Fall. In Alaska, Fall literally lasts about 2 weeks and its nothing exciting or that pretty. Mainly yellow leaves, real cold and then all you have to look forward to is snow. Well, welcome to an East Coast Fall: red/orange/yellow leaves, crisp 70 degree weather, maybe a little 60s or 80s mixed in as well, several weeks long, no snow expected until November or December (Booya!), perfect hiking and camping weather and you've got the perfect Fall!!! I'm excited to not suffocate from humidity when I walk out of my house, but I really would have been happier going into Fall with a better tan...oh well. Here's to a crisp, glorious Fall filled with camping and lots of hiking!Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693826976635002601.post-64680820713009857152011-09-08T19:40:00.000-04:002011-09-08T20:05:43.855-04:00Vino: My dear, dear friend...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LhvPJ2oTLkghBEND4gK_dWFKAs1Ly9hhrMVnchHoZXscVRQDzZfGjhW7cbX_7MWJbd3qX5AN5co0d02_ytjME-5byM5bQ7KVy8fZQ02RsRkAAvtiaZ6eCLSdhsA9mLhROuVj1MFHjx6G/s1600/wine.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650140804225962658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LhvPJ2oTLkghBEND4gK_dWFKAs1Ly9hhrMVnchHoZXscVRQDzZfGjhW7cbX_7MWJbd3qX5AN5co0d02_ytjME-5byM5bQ7KVy8fZQ02RsRkAAvtiaZ6eCLSdhsA9mLhROuVj1MFHjx6G/s320/wine.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Wine is quite possibly one of the greatest pleasures of all time. I used to drink it mass amounts (probably a little too much) but I was in my early 20s when my drinking physlosphy was: I can handle anything. Needless to say, vino has made a comeback in a big way. I forgot what it was like to come home and pour a glass of wine, sit and relax, do what I do! For instance, I am drinking a glass of wine writing this post, obviously... I don't like white wine, it is too sweet. I love Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir and Malbec the most, but Black Box Merlot is glorious! My mom got me hooked on Black Box, not your average boxed wine I tell you! Just wanted to express my love of vino, now go get yourself a glass!! </div>Hannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17549133224373846174noreply@blogger.com1