tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6320643624369279092024-03-04T23:01:23.412-08:00Wildfloweradventures in life, nature and soulWildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-21881834695600048412013-07-03T06:29:00.000-07:002013-07-03T06:29:19.931-07:00WANDERLUST<span style="font-size: x-large;">This is an experience that I truly won't forget. Wanderlust is an event that takes place in a few locations every year. It is comprised of many many yoga classes, meditation classes, hikes, kirtans, dancing, and new to the mix, hula hooping. When I heard about wanderlust, I knew that I had to go, and bought my tickets shortly thereafter. Every single day had a full schedule of yoga, hooping and meditation. Parke came with me and also had an amazing time. I went to wanderlust Vermont, on top of Stratton mountain. It was at the ski resort, and it was set up like a yoga town. Everyone had their yoga mats and were shuffling along to their next class. After a long day of yoga and sweating, there was musical performance and a big party to enjoy. The part that I particularly enjoyed was the fact that perfect strangers did not seem like strangers at all. Everyone was there for most of the same reasons, to have an absolutely blissful 4 days. And we did. Many of the classes that I signed up for were very liberating. The energy of these classes were something that I have never encountered by myself, or with anyone else. For example, The kirtan I went to was a very large group. We started out with a few asanas (yoga poses) to get warmed up, all while letting out sounds. It seemed as if we were letting go of stagnancy and then came into unison with a fresh and new sound. We then rolled up our mats and came into a circle for our first mantra, which then turned into and mobile drum circle. Everyone was chanting and clapping and dancing and looking at one another. Everyone was feeling and experiencing the same thing. When I walked out of that class I felt like my barriers were down, I felt open and unblocked. Another class that I went to was JAMMIN' power flow, by jill abraham. This class was awesome. We started our sun salutations and then were told to roll up the mats and put them to the side. She instructed up to get a partner, keep in mind you don't know these people. So I paired up with another young woman, and we were told to stand facing one another. Closer. Closer, like uncomfortably close. So here we are with our sweaty faces standing SUPER close to each other. Everybody was giggly and weird and feeling awkward. Jill told us to close our eyes, and think about how the person in front of us is not so different. They have a life, they have a family, they get sad and angry and happy too. She then told us to open our eyes and look into their eyes and try to see that. It was incredible. Then she told us to dance, and we did. It turned into one giant dance party, everyone was jumping around and dancing. Then we still had a yoga class to get on with! So we got back on our mats and we did some tough yoga. I don't think I have ever sweat so much. I loved it. I could go on and on. I will definitely be heading to another Wanderlust, it is too beautiful of an event to miss. Here are some pictures from WLVT. Enjoy!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-14067653875886916662013-06-30T05:50:00.001-07:002013-06-30T05:50:22.275-07:00Now you see me now you don't!<span style="font-size: x-large;">This seems to be a recurring theme for me, I have developed a case of spotty blogging. Last semester at school was <i>very</i> difficult. It was comprised of all of my least favorite subjects, math, math and more math. So, most of my free time went into studying. On the bright side, there were a lot of fantastic things that happened for me. I left my job at the nursing home and got a new one at a children's hospital. It is on the total opposite end of the spectrum, but I love the work. I went to WANDERLUST! It was a beautiful and transformative experience and I plan on a post exclusively about that. I am Still in the swings about what I really want to do and which path is best for me, but I'm working on that. I will fill in the spaces with some posts about excursions and fun little things along the way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Julie</span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-47284451183410274972013-04-07T17:59:00.000-07:002013-04-07T17:59:07.537-07:00Life has been life lately<span style="font-size: x-large;">You never know what your going to get in this life. You think everything is going along, just the way it should be and then all of the sudden "BOOM!" change of plans. And I don't mean in a bad way, I mean in a confusing way. Okay, I'm talking about me right now. Recently I have been struggling with the idea of what I want to do as far as my career goes. I believe it is not-so-coincidental that these thoughts started to emerge while tuning into the root chakra. It's all about security and survival. Your roots. What more of a fitting dilemma than, "What do I want my career to be?" After all, <u>income</u> is your survival in this world. And conveniently, this is all happening while I'm currently majoring in nursing .__.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I know that I want to be in health care, however, the health care I <i>really</i> want to be in may prove to clash with the one I am currently pursuing. Recently, the idea of Ayurvedic medicine has been a reoccurring thought. I feel like this is what I need to do. Ever since yoga has changed my life, I have been on a much more holistic path. I didn't consciously make these changes either, they seem to have just fallen into place. This is a great thing. In fact, I don't even want to imagine what my life would be like if I hadn't made these changes. To make a long, and unanswered story short, I am stuck at a cross-roads between doing what I want <i>right now </i>or doing what I may have wanted to do in the past. Maybe this too will resolve itself by just, "falling into place."</span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-45127325077027881372013-03-23T16:32:00.003-07:002013-03-23T16:40:29.614-07:00"Love-ly" Shorts<span style="font-size: x-large;">This project was so fun!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I had a pair of red hand-me-down American Eagle shorts. I have been keen on re-fasioning clothing lately. I hand painted little white hearts on the shorts with a small bristled paint brush, and they came out beautiful! have a look! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-22544898162056193922013-03-23T16:14:00.002-07:002013-03-23T16:14:47.404-07:00Busy Bee<span style="font-size: x-large;">I've been writing these types of posts more often than I would like, but what can I do. I have been very busy with work and school, chemistry is proving to be a challenge. Recently, all of my spare time has gone to studying and homework and cramming. This past week was my spring break and I tried to enjoy every minute of it. I manage to do a decent amount of crafting and was able to RELAX (a notion that was becoming foreign to me).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>What We Missed:</u></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Completed my Reiki II certification!!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Made a wire wrapped necklace </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Made a pair of "lovely" shorts</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Made an absolutely marvelous dinner</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Continued my wood burning project</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I plan on making a post about each one of these things.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Saturday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-28615153349860135232013-02-09T05:24:00.002-08:002013-02-09T05:24:16.300-08:00The Crazy Pin Lady<span style="font-size: x-large;">During my month of recuperation I had plenty of time to get in touch with my creative side. I bought wooden discs from the craft store and got to work on these adorable pins. I think people forgot about pins/brooches. They are such a great accessory for a coat, sweater, hat, bag, you name it! This was a great project because I had the time to sit and paint (somethingI haven't been doing enough of up until now.) Have a look-see. Tell me what you think or which one is your favorite. Click "READ MORE" to see more pins!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">You can go over to the etsy page if you want to snatch one of these pins up for yourself!<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AStardustSmile" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/</a></span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-68466160246498660522013-02-03T07:26:00.000-08:002013-02-03T07:35:21.962-08:00Baked Acorn squash with Indian rice<span style="font-size: x-large;">I haven't posted a vegetarian recipe in quite a while now. I was stumped the night I made this one. I wasn't exactly sure what I was going to make with the ingredients that I had. But then it all came together pretty well. This dish is full of flavor and its very filling. Click "Read More" for the recipe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">1 acorn squash</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1 cup of basmati rice</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1 small head of garlic</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1 tbs pumpkin seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">3 tbs oil (I used sunflower)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1/8 tsp cinnamon x2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1/8 tsp cumin seed</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Agave nectar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1/8 tsp cardamom </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1/8 tsp currie</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">To start, preheat oven to 400. Cut the acorn squash and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut length-wise into wedges. In a glass baking pan I tossed together the squash and the oil, making sure they were coated. Loosely wrap the garlic (take the skin off) in aluminum foil and place in the corner of the bake pan. Drizzle the agave nectar all over the squash and add 1/8 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds on top of the squash and pop it in the oven. I baked this for about 35 minutes. Turn over the squash mid-way through to bake evenly. once the squash is cooked it is easy to remove the thick skin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Viola! enjoy this flavorful dinner!</span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-79998591267684031052013-02-03T07:02:00.001-08:002013-02-03T07:02:34.283-08:00Pyrography<span style="font-size: x-large;">After seeing this a few times I figured I'd Give it a shot: Pyrography. Otherwise known as wood burning. I bought the pen at Michaels craft store for a little over 20 dollars. I did a few practice doodles on a scrap piece of wood. It is really cool! It takes a lot of patience though. I can tell there will be some fun pieces to be created in the near future!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-80567945396408234692013-01-30T05:47:00.000-08:002013-01-30T07:14:13.659-08:00Back in the saddle<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm happy to say, that after a way-too-long of a break, I sat down, meditated, and gave myself reiki this morning. Almost every morning this past summer I had a ritual of sitting in the garden. I would meditate and then follow up with reiki. Somewhere along the line with school and work I fell out of that habit. The great thing about meditation is that it is a tool that is always available to use; same with reiki (so long as you are attuned.) After my surgery I had all of this time to myself. I repeated over and over again that I would finally have the time and effort to put into my meditation and reiki practice. Well, as the days and weeks trickled by I still hadn't committed to this plan. I did however, receive reiki and that is always great. Yesterday I had a reiki session and it really lit a fire under my toosh to stick to my guns and resume my own practice. So this morning I finally did it. I sat down, turned down the lights, and put on some relaxing music. I didn't put a timer on like I usually do, I just sat. I figured when the time is right to end it, that would be that. So I started with a meditation on the chakras. starting at the crown of my head, then to the third eye, throat, heart, solar plexus, sacral, and root chakra. I find this is a great way to start. Its balancing and really brings me to a place of peace. Of course because I hadn't been practicing regularly my mind would wander off but I brought it right back to where it was supposed to be. I followed up with a full reiki session on my self. When I was done, I surrendered and I thanked to universe's energy. I looked and the time and I was shocked to see that, for the first time in months, I had been sitting there for just about 40 minutes. I will be trying to stick to my new routine of daily meditation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-29724282015417483772013-01-14T08:15:00.000-08:002013-01-14T08:15:18.088-08:00Vintage Shoes<span style="font-size: x-large;">For those who don't know, I work in a nursing home. I was taking care of a woman who's daughter was going to move her down to florida. You don't see that very often, someone actually willing to take on the huge task of providing care for their elderly parent/ family member. So this woman and I were talking about fashion, and different eras and things along those lines. She was telling me about all of the beautiful clothes and shoes that her husband had bought her when she was younger, and how with her moving to florida she would no longer need these things. She asked me if i would like them... I said YES! in a heartbeat. So the next day she said "look in the closet." I opened the closet door and hanging there was a beautiful, long, black velvet evening coat. If my jaw didn't actually drop, it sure felt like it did. Then came the shoes and the dresses. She had her daughter bring in four pairs of shoes two black one red and one white pair. The dresses were stunning as well one long white dress with long sleeves and a band of colors around the waist. The other was a long yellow dress straight out of the sixties. Although not in line with today's trends, these dresses are in such great shape. its like they were never worn, let alone 50 years old! And the same goes for the shoes and coat. I haven't taken pictures of the dresses, but unfortunately the shoes don't fit me. They are too small and I am selling them on etsy. I wanted to give the back story because I really didn't want to sell them. They are special pieces that belonged to a very kind woman. Did I mention that she is 92? Well here they are two pair of the shoes, I gave the red pair to a friend and the other black pair I am not ready to part with (black suede oscar de la renta peep toes!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The white pair are Garolini's made in Italy. Size 7. And the black pair are Daniel Green's size 6.5 (not for wide feet) made in USA. Both were made in the sixties and are in excellent condition. If you have any additional questions go to my Etsy site and message me there <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AStardustSmile" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/shop/AStardustSmile</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-47124386139146279962013-01-11T15:15:00.002-08:002013-01-11T15:18:06.716-08:00Keeping Busy.<span style="font-size: x-large;">As I mentioned in a recent post, I had my surgery. Well let me start off by saying that everything went smoothly. I wasn't sure what to expect afterwards...and boy did I underestimate the pain. Today has been the best day as far as pain goes, which is good news. It has only been three days since the surgery and I am already so bored. I've been trying to entertain myself with the computer, tv, and movies. That hasn't been enough. I hate to sit and waste the day by watching tv or staring at a computer screen. Since my mobility is restricted for the time being I cant do yoga, or do some of the things I did before the surgery. So I've been working on these miniature wooden brooches. All I need for that is my hands, good eyes, and a LOT of patience. So far I've done four of them. Here are some pictures of my past few days!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Idaho potatoes (2 small-medium)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Fresh Kale (1 extra large leaf)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">In a large stock pot, add olive oil and heat on low- medium heat, add garlic when the oil has heat up. Next add the organic vegetable stock and potatoes with the black pepper and salt, boil this for 8 minutes. While the potatoes are boiling thoroughly wash kale, de-spine it and cut into smaller pieces and add to pot with the sage. Boil kale and potatoes for 10 minutes. Strain the lentil and wash them well to rinse off the additional salt. Add them to the pot and turn down the heat. Add cumin, okra, curry, and soy beans let cook for an additional 10 minutes. Serve immediately. </span></div>
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Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-15408103660849137922013-01-05T12:25:00.000-08:002013-01-05T12:25:14.909-08:00Recent set-backs<span style="font-size: x-large;">After quite a long absence I am hoping to get back to daily blogging. In October, after a routine PET scan, it was discovered that I have a tumor near my spine. It is in fact, benign. With school in full swing (as well as my stress levels) I was unable to find the desire to update my blog. As one can imagine, I was expecting the worst. I felt a huge relief when I found out it is not cancerous. I will be having surgery to remove the tumor this tuesday, and hope to be back on track with my life!</span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-52975596940290945282012-12-14T18:47:00.004-08:002012-12-14T18:47:51.464-08:00A Sad Time<span style="font-size: x-large;">Words cannot describe the pain that the relatives of the children and teachers of Sandy hook elementary school are feeling today. I can't imagine that anyone will have the answer to why the shooter took his emotional and mental problems out on 20 innocent children. What I find so unsettling is that he won't suffer the consequences. If there is a compensation for every bad thing that we do, it usually, one way or another, comes back to us. The shooter took his own life after his rampage. I feel like this is an easy way out.. if he killed himself will he receive any kind of consequence? or was the consequence his life coming to an end? My questions are not important in. The lives of the families involved in the crisis is what matters. Right before Christmas the families are dealing with the loss of their own children. I cannot imagine what that pain must feel like, but all of my empathy goes out to them. We hear about all the these instances in the news, but it has never made me feel the way I do about this one. Just a mere 45 minutes away and something of such tragic stature has occurred. It can happen anywhere, at any time. It is real and absolutely terrifying. </span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-34379431419243885072012-12-03T18:58:00.002-08:002012-12-03T18:58:33.520-08:00FREEDOM<span style="font-size: x-large;">For my comp and lit 2 class I have to write a paper on what freedom is. It sounds like a relatively easy concept, but what the hell is freedom?? To what extent are we free? I live in the united states, a country constantly preaching its biggest selling point.."freedom." Do we really believe we are free just because we are told that we are? For example, what if someone decides to sit in the park one night, but because it closes at dusk a police officer asks you to leave because you are now trespassing. How about when the sun goes down earlier in fall/winter than it does in spring/summer? If that particular night was 5:00 pm in fall, it is past dusk, you are trespassing. In the spring the sun didn't set until 7:00....well now your not trespassing. This seems absurd, but who decides that is <i>not</i> your freedom to sit in a park at night? Who decides what time is best appropriate to enjoy a stroll in a park? "You are not FREE to sit in a park at 5:00 in fall, but come back in spring, you will be FREE to stay until 7:00!" So again, I ask, To what extent are we free? What is freedom? Should it be governed? legislated? Are we free when we allow ourselves to question what is preached and find out for ourselves what we truly believe? Let me know what you think.</span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-90467485181476633942012-11-27T14:22:00.001-08:002012-11-27T14:22:56.439-08:00Event Horizon's On Tour<span style="font-size: x-large;">Listen Up! Event Horizon is going on another tour. If you are in the area, check them out. With great energy, electrifying vibes, and the sexiest members alive, Event Horizon will have you groovin' to the movin'. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Here are their tour dates:</span><br />
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Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-12791621828113579862012-11-10T15:01:00.003-08:002012-11-10T15:16:41.829-08:00The Liebster Blog Award<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It was a pleasant surprise to see that my blog was recognized for the Liebster blog award. Thank you to Sadia at <a href="http://www.stylinspire.com/" target="_blank">styleinspire</a> for the recognition! I've had this blog for less than a year but it has turned out to be a great outlet. Also, it is a wonderful way to connect to others from all over the world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>To claim the blog:</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">3. Give the award to 5 other bloggers preferably with less than 200 followers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">4. Answer the 11 questions I ask and give 11 of your own to the bloggers you award.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Here are a list of 5 up and coming bloggers:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://bedroomocean.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">bedroomocean</a></span><br />
<u style="font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="http://dollinsugarcoma.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">dollinsugarcoma</a></u><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://wonderlandscloserthanyouknow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">wonderlandscloserthanyouknow</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://91peachykeen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">91peachykeen</a></span><br />
<a href="http://intheruinsofberlin.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">intheruinsofberlin</span></a><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">I was born and raised in New York</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">I used to own a horse name Dustin and a miniature horse named Odette</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">I battled cancer when I was 16...and I won</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"> My favorite place I've travelled has been Australia</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">A starry night always astonishes me. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">I am addicted to yoga</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Winter is my least favorite </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">I have a huge sweet tooth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">I am studying nursing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">I work in a nursing home, and like my job</span></li>
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Zooey Deschanel and Dita Vonteese</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Potatoes, vegetable soup, garlic bread</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">An herbalist who study's overseas and teaches yoga.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The original juicy couture perfume</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">To share with people, and to have a place to put all of my ideas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">As I said Australia has been my favorite place so far. Melbourne to be exact. However, this may all change with more traveling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Playing pretend with my mom. We used to pretend that we owned a bakery in the country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-31614114277333701572012-11-07T06:38:00.000-08:002012-11-07T06:38:14.121-08:00Sorry for the delay!<span style="font-size: x-large;">As you might know, New York got hit pretty hard by hurricane Sandy. And while I was out of power for 6 days, I still am fortunate enough to say that I have my house and my loved ones and all of my belongings. Many of the areas just 45 minutes away from us have it so much worse. We don't realize the little things we take for granted, until they are snatched from us. For example, all I wanted was warm soup and a hot cup of tea, but there was one problem.... no stove! So we got our fire pit nice and fiery and I boiled myself some water. Problem solved. So, due the the storm my blog was on a brief hiatus. What did we miss?? Well for starters Halloween was basically cancelled this year, but not to worry we had a postponed halloween show. here are some pictures of my week! enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Me and my wolf</span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-16136574940630793692012-10-27T12:50:00.002-07:002012-10-27T12:51:12.982-07:00LOST mug<span style="font-size: x-large;">After my first experience with the mug project, I loved it! This one is for all the LOST fans out there! The swan...need I say more?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">For directions go <a href="http://turquoisewildflower.blogspot.com/2012/09/molecular-mug.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Saturday!! </span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-92089248413747185222012-10-21T18:15:00.002-07:002012-10-21T18:15:17.140-07:00Nails<span style="font-size: x-large;">This weeks I was undecided on whether to paint my nails orange or this beautiful purple/pink. So I did both! click "read more" for the how-to</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!! </span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-44368135232103799822012-10-11T12:17:00.001-07:002012-10-11T12:17:08.413-07:00Event Horizon<span style="font-size: x-large;">So as you know, Event Horizon just released their new EP. Musical excellence is an understatement.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">You can buy their songs on itunes <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/episode-ep/id563951449" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Check them out!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">First, I turned the left pocket of the shorts inside-out. I then cut the plaid fabric into the shape of the pocket. I hand sewed the fabric onto the pocket and flipped the pocket right-side-in. For the metal studs, I used an old studded belt that I thought was all the rage throughout middle school and the beginning of high school... Pop out the metal studs with a butter knife (there are other methods but this was fast and easy). Map out where you want the studs and pop the prongs on the back of the studs through the fabric and pinch shut and reinforce with a hammer by lightly taping the spikes closed. this will ensure that they are fastened tightly to the pocket. All done!! enjoy! </span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-89005085870744789172012-10-06T11:49:00.000-07:002012-10-06T11:50:00.038-07:00Butternut Squash And Tofu Bake<span style="font-size: x-large;">This dish is perfect to make at this time of year. With cinnamon, nutmeg, and agave nectar, it has sentiments of Thanksgiving. And its vegetarian!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 block extra firm tofu </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 butternut squash</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">2 tablespoon oil (I used safflower)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">2 tablespoons of agave nectar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1/8 tsp cinnamon </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1/8 tsp nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1/8 tsp cloves</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Black pepper to taste</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Preheat oven to 450. Cut tofu and butternut squash into small cubes. Coat the glass cooking dish with oil and toss in tofu, pumpkin seeds, and squash. Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves into dish and drizzle on as much agave nectar as desired. Add very little black pepper. Bake in oven for 40 minutes. Serve with a side of brown rice or steamed veggies. Enjoy!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span>Wildflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591289117948927619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-632064362436927909.post-18668684509377080332012-09-27T11:04:00.004-07:002012-09-27T11:04:55.957-07:00Molecular Mug<span style="font-size: x-large;">I saw this sweet little project <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/06/his-her-sharpie-mug-diy.html" target="_blank">here</a> and had to give it a shot! After finishing the first one I immediately wanted to go out and buy more white mugs. For the hot-to or the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/110616572/molecular-mug" target="_blank">"buy-now"</a>, Click read more!</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: x-large;">What you will need:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1 mug </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1 sharpie</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">an oven</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">First clean off your mug. Sketch a design onto the mug then go over it with a permanent marker. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Let the mug cool off before washing or using it. This mug is not dishwasher safe. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/110616572/molecular-mug" target="_blank">To buy this mug</a> go to my etsy shop! Happy Thursday!!</span><br />
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