My body stay vicious
I be up in the gym just working on my fitness
He's my witness (oooh, wee)
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Day 183.  Running, haha!  Jogging is now in that "haha" category, also.  Totally not my thing.  I just need to get my butt on my elliptical and get into a schedule.  :)

Shining like a work of art
Hanging on a wall of stars
Are you what I think you are?
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Day 182.  Dear Creation Cafe, you totally rock.  You're so colorful and fun....how could I not <3 you?!

Baby you've got the sort of laugh that waters me
And makes me grown tall and strong and proud
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Day 181.  I had such high hopes for Nicky Blaine's, but it really wasn't all that awesome.  Granted, I was in there when it was empty (probably a good thing for my nose).  Bummer.

You seem so out of context in this gaudy apartment complex
A stranger with your door key explaining that I am just visiting
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Day 180.  I've come to realize that I'm interested in far too many things.  What I'm going to do about it is an entirely different question that I have yet to answer.

They say life is so much sweeter
Through the telephoto lens of fame
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Day 179.  Today, Stephanie and I photographed a family from my church.  The kids were cute and they were all fun.  Fall is definitely here and everyone's ready for pictures! :)

What can you say about the weather?
Is it gonna rain on our parade?
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Day 178.  Happy Birthday to my little brother-from-another-mother!  Today, Stephanie and I photographed a wedding (our fourth and final for this season) for a girl we went to high school with!  Weddings are always fun.  I decided about 2/3 of the way into the reception that I was going to dance to songs I liked with everyone else.  Worked out in my favor, since I got some more candid shots than if I were just on the sidelines.  :)

Hello, it's me, I'm not at home
If you'd like to reach me, leave me alone
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Day 177.  "Bruno" is just ... wow.  I thought I knew what I was getting myself into there, but no, I didn't know anything.

The way you walk, way you talk, way you say my name
It's beautiful, wonderful, don't you ever change
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Day 176.  I am interested in far too many TV shows.  But, with the help of seasons on DVD, DVR (at Ryne's muhaha), and online episodes ... my needs are taken care of.  Ahh, technology.  Who's pumped about "Grey's Anatomy"?!

Oh, I knew there'd be hell to pay
But that crossed my mind a little too late
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Day 175!  Mmm... toasted ravioli.  Too bad Italian Fest is only once a year.

You think I'm pretty
Without any makeup on
You think I'm funny
When I tell the punch line wrong
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Day 174.  A bunch of people think it was hot outside today.  I think it was beautiful.  I love the heat, and I'm definitely not ready to head into the icy abyss of winter.  Bring on the sunshine and 90 degree days!

I'm gonna give all my secrets away
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Day 173.  My fridge doesn't like milk.  It's super cold, but not too cold (it semi-froze it once...gross).  I keep it in the back of the fridge (coldest spot), yet it almost always goes sour days to a week before the date on the label.  My fridge is closed a lot, too.  I guess I just don't drink it fast enough.  On a lighter note, "Chuck" is back, and better than ever.  I <3 fall TV.  Don't judge me.

Say goodbye to my heart tonight
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Day 172.  Pancakes and sausage, a photo shoot, and then the Colts game with 4 boys who are huge sports fans.  Plus, a lovely afternoon nap.  I'm wearing my heavy IU sweatshirt (hood up) and having a great day. :o)

The sun is on my side
Take me for a ride
I smile up to the sky
I know I'll be alright
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Day 171.  Played my first round of frisbee golf today, and won!  I won highest score, hahaha.  I was terrible at it, but had fun hanging out with Ryne and friends.  We made s'mores later, and they were so good.  I can offer you three types of marshmallows: raw, perfectly golden toasted, and crispy burnt black. ;o)  FYI: Loaded Questions is a fun game.

Happy Birthday, Nathan!!!

You and me baby we're stuck like glue
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Day 170.  Re-creation of 2nd date = success.  I have such a sweet guy. *big, cheesy, happy face*

Like a piece to the puzzle that falls into place
You could tell how we felt from the look on our faces
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Day 169.  Dishes = done.  Go me!

Working nine to five
What a way to make a living
Barely getting by
It's all taking and no giving
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Day 168.  Penn Station...yum!  Sweeeeet Taaaaay is good.

Come on, come on
You're gonna feel alright!
Let's do the panic tonight!
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Day 167.  I like DVR, and I really like "Project Runway."  This combo is my favorite!

Elevator to the moon
Whistling our favorite tune
Trying to get a closer view
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Day 166.  I got to video chat with Bridget today!  YAY!!!  It made my not-so-great Monday a heck of a lot better!

We're just getting started!
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Day 165.  I like shopping, especially when it's on a nice, sunny day, and most definitely especially when it involves me getting some super delicious ice cream (for free).  I like things that are free; don't judge me.  Gift cards are awesome.  I love lamp.  It's so past my bedtime.  Perhaps the sugar is still coursing through my veins.

I've been taking on a new direction
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Day 164.  Happy Birthday to my best friend, Miss Bridget!  I don't like the fact that I can't send her a birthday card (letters/snail mail doesn't really make it there), but at least I could send her a message electronically!

pre-oven

post-oven (via Ryne's iPhone)
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Day 163. I made my very first lasagna today!  Woo hoo!  I didn't make anyone sick either!  Positive reviews all around, and I think they were being honest.

Tell me something, something that can move me
T-tell me lies, and I swear you're gonna lose me
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Day 162.  I left work on time today, woo hoo!  Tomorrow, I shall (hopefully) reap the benefits of working so much overtime earlier this week.  Yay!

Gonna dance a blue streak around my living room
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Day 161.  Worked late again!  Man, I'm on a roll...

You've been hit by
You've been struck by
A smooth criminal
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Day 160.  Worked late today; it has a few pros and cons.

And we tore our dresses and stained our shirts
But it's nice today
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Day 159.  Since I didn't have to work today, I decided at the last minute to try and have a little get together.  It didn't exactly work out like I thought it would.  It ended up being Ryne, Mike, and I for dinner and dessert that I made.  (Chicken enchiladas, chips + salsa, and butter recipe cake with chocolate icing, in case you were wondering.)  Since no one was really able to attend, we decided to head over to Anderson Orchard.  My parents had just returned from a trip there on the motorcycle, and were tempting us with talk of fried biscuits and apple butter and cider slushies.  We got in the car and headed over.  They ran out of slushies, but we did manage to get a few biscuits and the delicious apple butter.  The boys had never been to an apple orchard!  I couldn't believe it, either!  We took the car to the back of the property to pick our own apples, and it was so freakin' cheap.  I love it, and I can't wait to go back for a pumpkin (and a slushie)!

I love I love I love
All the trouble that you give me
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Day 158.  Threeeeeee!

I'm a brand new addition to the old edition
With the love unconditional
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Day 157.  Today, Ryne and I went to my family reunion (big deal!! :o) ) and out for his birthday dinner with his family.  It's funny to me how I can feel like a country girl and then a lady all within a matter of hours.  I like both!

I guess I'll take off these great sunglasses
It makes her look me in the eye before she's taken away
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Day 156.  Kings of Leon, VIP parking AND VIP seats.  What. A. Night!  I had a great time!  They melted my face with their awesomeness.  Can't wait for the new album to drop here in a few weeks!

postcards!

Back in February, I mentioned my membership in the Benevolent Postcard Society.  I'm not sure if that was my January or February postcard, but I've since received a few more in the mail.  It's kind of funny, I never know when I'll receive it or what it will look like.  It's a nice little surprise!  I'm sending out my last postcard this month.  The BPS is only a one-year deal.  The lady that's running the show is going to collect as many as she can and make a book.  Should be pretty cool, especially if any of mine make it in there!

Here are the postcards that were sent to me in April, June, and July:

Blue lips, blue veins
Blue, the color of our planet
From far, far away
Blue, the most human color
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Day 155.  Today is 90210 day, and for some reason that makes me giggle a little.  For some reason this week is just creeping by so slowly.  Is it Friday yet?  ALMOST!

Go shawty, it's your birthday
We gonna party like it's your birthday
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Day 154.  Happy Birthday, Ryne!  :o)
I learned how to play tabletop shuffleboard today, and almost beat Ryne.  He came back towards the end and captured the victory.