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An Unforgettable Evening with Gary Vaynerchuck, author of Crush It! (D200)

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It's Day 200 of the tasra365 photography project that started with a challenge from Scott Bourne, photo guru and PhotoFocus blogger. What a wild ride it's been, with more than 400 aspiring and professional photographers joining me on the journey. DAY 200 MILESTONE MOMENT The milestone of Day 200 had to be pretty incredible. I decided to spend the evening with Gary Vaynerchuck, author of Crush … [Read more...]

My Love/Hate Relationship with Starbucks (D171)

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It's not my fault really. It was my senior year in college at the University of Washington and I had an 8 am business writing class. On top of that, I was a single mom and my daughter's daycare was 45 minutes from school. You do the math (because I prefer not to). Basically it meant I had to get up really early and if you've read this blog for any length of time, you know that I am a confirmed … [Read more...]

My Morning Concoction—Organic Cup of Joe (D163)

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As much as I love a good cup of Starbucks coffee, after reading enough nutrition books and watching a few documentaries, I realized it just wasn't good for me. So while I refuse to give it up entirely, I decided to find an alternative that would work on a more regular basis. This is what I created... The taste is phenomenal and I have the added benefit that I don't feel guilty drinking it. … [Read more...]

D110: Avatar + Starbucks = Happy Wife

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A pastor told us once that a happy wife = happy life. Well, actually he told my husband. I thought it was pretty funny...and pretty accurate. Tonight was date night. We went to see Avatar then got coffee at Starbucks afterward. That makes me happy. More than a year ago, we committed to keeping more consistent date nights. We did good for a while, but then busyness, travel, and life got in … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tidbits

Here's a few fun tidbits to enjoy while sipping your morning coffee or tea. What Kind of Coffee Are You? You Are a Frappuccino At your best, you are: fun loving, sweet, and modern You drink coffee when: you're craving something sweet Your caffeine addiction level: low What Flavor Frappuccino Are You? Caramel Frappuccino Creative and … [Read more...]