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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933931572907123447.post-55056034330469325162013-10-25T19:05:00.000-07:002013-11-12T19:12:07.768-08:00Pumpkin Carving<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Fall is amazing! The colors, food, and fashion just make me smile. This is the third year that I go to my friends for a pumpkin carving party. I have carved a total of three pumpkins and I absolutely love it! I always say I'll save the seeds so that I can salt and bake them, I have yet to do this's there is always next year.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I let my boyfriend get down and dirty by cleaning the pumpkin out, then again this is the first time he's carved a pumpkin. I am sure he did not expect me to point out the areas he missed, he did a great job though!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This is the first pumpkin that I did not totally kill and I am very proud of how adorable it came out. We chose a cyclops we named him Mike Wazowski. What do you think?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Did you carve a pumpkin this year, share your links I would love to see how they came out.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have been hearing about this place Swine for months and I've been dying to go, not to mention I've heard nothing but raving reviews. Well I finally got to experience Swine thanks to my wonderful boyfriend that surprised me. Lucky me!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">My boyfriend had Malbec and I had a martini with whiskey in it!! So delicious and I've definitely never had that before.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">If you've never had fried green tomatoes get to it & try something new! It is delicious sweet & salty. Not to mention the small slices of thick bacon on top with a jam like sauce. It is a great combination of flavors and nothing not too sweet.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Now this is something I wouldn't make at home. Not because it's bad but I honestly don't think I would know how to properly make it. It has a very bitter taste naturally and I think I would mess it up. I might try one day anyways but it might take a while. I have no idea how they made it at Swine but it was delicious.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">If you've heard of chicken and waffles then you know how delicious it is. I would say this is the sister to that dish and it's mouth watering! If I had room I would've had the whole thing. I wanted room for dessert is I controlled myself. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">My boyfriend sees shrimp and grits and he starts salivating like he hasn't had anything to eat for weeks! Needless to say I think this is the best version if this dish we have had.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So I have been a tad lost these last couple of days! My moms birthday just passed at the end of September and I just ended up taking a break from my busy crafting, blogging and social media in general. The holidays are right around the corner and I know I will be busy busy busy the rest of the year! Enough of my rant, on to why you are here.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Ahhhh October is here </span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">WOOT WOOT!</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> First fall arrives and now October the beginning of the Holidays! I love festivities oh so much, the decorating, crafting, fashion and makeup all now have a twist for the next four months. These are just some of the oh so fabulous items I found on Etsy, not to fret there will be way more Halloween themed post this month.</span><div>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> </span><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">As much as I adore this first piece I know I would only use it as a backdrop for my phone or MacBook, which lets face it doesn't sound too good but I know that once I have it in one form then I will most likely end up buying it and putting it somewhere were it will stay forever. You must admit it is adorable and perfect for this month.</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In Miami this is more of what I would wear during the season, even if it is a little chilly or even by our standards freezing by noon it will return to regular Miami weather. So I might as well dress for the rest of the day rather than the first five hours.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have actually whipped this up twice in less than 6 months. Yes twice, if it's only one person devouring it then it will last a week or even longer if you are sharing I have no way of knowing since I literally only gave once piece to my boyfriend, bless his heart. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The first time was a dinner party and we all decided it would be a good idea to have breakfast for dessert. It was amazing! However I did not do the last steps which includes dipping the vanilla pound cake in egg and grilling it. So it was served a la mode, still had the french toast flavor though. The second time around I made it for breakfast & followed </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://supermaura.com/" target="_blank">SuperMauras</a><span style="color: #666666;"> directions to the T! </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="line-height: inherit;">1/2 cup coconut oil, softened or liquid</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: inherit;">1/2 cup raw honey</span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: inherit;">pinch cinnamon</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: inherit;">1 Tbsp canned coconut milk</span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: inherit;">Separate the eggs, setting the whites aside and putting the 2 yolks into a medium size mixing bowl. Crack open the rest of the eggs and add them to bowl with yolks</span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: inherit;">On low/medium speed, mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients (coconut oil mixture) until well combined</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: inherit;">Add the eggs (not including the egg whites) one by one into the batter allowing each egg to be incorporated well before adding the next</span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: inherit;">Bake for 30-45 min or until toothpick comes out clean. Mine baked in 35 min.</span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: inherit;">Whisk your egg, vanilla, and coconut milk together in a bowl.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: inherit;">Cut out 1/2 inch thick slices of bread. Since gluten free bread </span><span style="line-height: 21px;">doesn't</span><span style="line-height: inherit;"> rise as much, it’s more like french toast sticks.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: inherit;">Dip each piece in egg mixture, coating both sides evenly.</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: inherit;">Cook about 3 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned and egg is completely cooked.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hey gals I am so sorry for the silence the last couple of days, I got into research mode and let time get away from me. With the holidays right around the corner I am doing my best to be prepared and expect the unexpected, since it is my first holiday season with NovaMar. I'll share more about that later on though. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #666666;">For those of you who do not know I work at a hotel as an operator. I love it here but my uniform, lets just say, is not very flattering or cute in my opinion. Right below it says work attire and that is pretty much what it looks like. Lets face it though I look nothing like the lady pictured and my hair has to be up in a pony tail. I am on the heavy set side and wearing a navy blue pencil skirt right above the knees that moves all over the place looks messy not to mention the 3/4 sleeve light blue blouse that can not be tucked in. Yes I said it my shirt can not be tucked in and then add a super thin white belt with patent leather 3" black heels and you have what I must wear to work, day in and day out. Don't get me wrong having a uniform definitely saves me time before work and keeps my clothes nice and new, I just don't look very flattering in this uniform, OH! did I mention how my uniform can not be form fitting so it's pretty much baggy on me. Yes, heavy girl in bigger clothes is </span><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">no bueno</span><span style="color: #666666;">. </span></b><span style="color: #666666;">There are tons of other rules but I won't bore you with those.</span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I felt my daily outfit needed a pick me up so I designed new earrings. Since my uniform is only 3 colors and my makeup is natural I wanted my earrings to be vibrant yet professional. I had these beads from a previous bracelet set I had made and thought this was the perfect color so I wire wrapped them in silver and <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">voilà my new work earrings are born!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">To have your very own Teal Post Earrings go to: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/162781317/teal-post-earrings-wire-wrapped-teal-and?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">NovaMar</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">To see what I use for my makeup go to: <a href="http://novamarco.blogspot.com/2013/09/smoky-brown-eyes.html" target="_blank">Smoky Brown Eyes</a></span></div>
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BROWN is actually one of my least favorite colors BUT I was going to a baby shower and I was wearing a pretty teal and flowy dress with a tiny gold bow belt and a braided strap that went through the neckline. I felt there was no other option than a smoky brown look. What are your thoughts? </div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Mary Kay Eye Shadow: <a href="http://www.marykay.com/en-US/_layouts/MaryKayCoreCatalog/CategoryPage.aspx?dsNav=N:10021" target="_blank">Cachemire</a></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Mascara: <a href="http://www.maybelline.com/Products/Eye-Makeup/Mascara/Volum-Express-The-Falsies-Black-Drama-Mascara.aspx" target="_blank">Maybelline Falsies (Black Drama)</a></span></li>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Summer is officially over which for me means </span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Miami</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> will kinda sorta finally not be so damn </span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">muggy & hot</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">! Don't get me wrong I do love </span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Miami</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> no matter how many times I say I want to leave, it is still home. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So FALL is approaching us which equals wearing scarves, long sleeve shirts and boots, in Miami that is like a miracle. You see us all running around in short shorts or summer dresses or covered in bear pelts. It is one extreme or the other here since it is rarely chilly, cool, windy or anything of that sort. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It isn't just about fashion, I also love all the great home decor and accessories that come with the fall season. Here are a couple of beautiful items I stumbled upon through </span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">etsy</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Now you may be thinking what the heck is a bikini doing here!? Well if you live in </span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Miami</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> or have similar weather then you know you can still have fun in the sun during the fall.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">6 pitted dates</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">1.5 cups unsalted almonds</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">1.5 tablespoons coconut oil, melted</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">4 tsp lime zest</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">1/2 cup lime juice</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">4 tablespoons honey </span><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">(I used agave)</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">1 cup canned coconut milk</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">3 eggs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #666666;">At the end I ended up having to bake mine for 40-45 mins it was still </span><span style="color: #674ea7;">ooey gooey</span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> after 30 mins. I suggest following the instructions and leaving it in a little longer if that same thing happens to you.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">2. In a food processor mix all crust ingredients until they are the consistency of almost a nut butter.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">4. Bake 6-8 minutes</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">5. While that's baking, mix all filling ingredients. Then pour on top of crust</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">6. Bake for 25-30 minutes. </span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">7. Let cool, even refrigerate if you have time before serving.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">Make this and thank me later!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">Let me know how it comes out!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.1500000000000001; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I think “Real Simple Summer” is a fun + festive new take on eating that truly correlates with the ideas we have when it comes to summer eating. I want people to expect incredible recipes that they would have never thought of + recipes that have been passed down by family members modified to meet a clean eating lifestyle. We can truly transform ourselves from the inside out using healthy foods + “Real Simple Summer” can show you how.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.1500000000000001; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #666666;">I was searching for a perfect way to reach out to people tired of boring health foods + people who are trying to lose weight but simply don’t believe they can actually do it. “Real Simple Summer” is just that! The book is full of recipes with real food made simply + easily all perfect for the summer season that we all just love</span>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.1500000000000001; white-space: pre-wrap;">My passion for cooking really began as a child but having developed eating disorders + food addictions, cooking </span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;">wasn't</span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.1500000000000001; white-space: pre-wrap;"> fun anymore. I was lethargic, overweight, unhappy + disgusted with what I saw in the mirror. A year ago today is when I decided to give it over to God. I cannot believe it has been 365 days since I truly stopped eating sugar + flour — this is when my love for cooking REAL food unraveled.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.1500000000000001; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The first dish I can remember making was not really a dish but a topping/spread—</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.1500000000000001; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">call it what you want it’s the best stuff ever.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.1500000000000001; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> What I made is what is now called my famous ‘Homemade Pesto’ featured in my book. It was amazing! Delicate + delicious. The flavors of the raw, fresh basil with the toasted…</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.1500000000000001; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">other ingredient that you’ll have to read for yourself in my book</span><span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.1500000000000001; white-space: pre-wrap;">…overtook me by surprise because I </span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;">did not</span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.1500000000000001; white-space: pre-wrap;"> think that I would actually enjoy living such a lifestyle that required me to cut out sugar, flour + junk in order to heal myself from the inside out.</span></span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933931572907123447.post-34676021181626721332013-08-12T09:39:00.001-07:002013-08-12T09:39:34.073-07:00Drawing Dreaming: Giveaway: Starfish Ring from NovaMar<a href="http://drawingdreaming.blogspot.com/2013/08/giveaway-starfish-ring-from-novamar.html?spref=bl">Drawing Dreaming: Giveaway: Starfish Ring from NovaMar</a>: If you're found of pretty jewelry, I am sure you'll be loving this giveaway! Nova Mar is giving away one of my readers a beaut...
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I love putting outfits together! Seems like my closet just grows, virtually anyways. The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NovaMar?section_id=13742715" target="_blank">Starfish Ring</a> is my most popular item on and off of my store. I figured I would style one for you guys. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #555555; line-height: 28px;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">"Puer aeternus," which is Latin for 'eternal boy,' has mythological meaning of being child-like and craving boundless freedom; being forever young in a sense.</span></span><span style="line-height: 28px;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #555555;">My artwork is an outlet of my inner expressions, my inner child, so to speak. Being a women and creating jewelry for women, I used the female version, puella aeterna, or E</span><span style="color: #674ea7;">ternal Girl </span><span style="color: #555555;">to describe my work.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Eternal Girl specializes in handmade jewelry and greeting cards. The jewelry is made of my own hand-drawn designs. Eternal Girl's designs are inspired by henna art. Each drawing features symbolic images specific to henna tradition. Available products include necklaces, rings, key chains, earrings, and open-ended greeting cards. Custom orders are also available.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I really like my paisley necklace design. I like to call this a "free style floral" design, where I can go beyond the constraints of a typical flower and draw free flowingly, so to speak.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">When People say, 'Shes's got everything', I've got one answer - I haven't had tomorrow.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I work in Hospitality and this rings true. It is sad to say but in the people business that is just the way it works! Made me laugh though thought I would share. </span></div>
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<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am a Front Desk Agent</span></span></strong></div>
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<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #888888; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;">by </span><span class="author vcard fn" style="color: #888888; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-transform: uppercase;">GREG RUBY</span><span style="color: #888888; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; text-align: start;"> on </span><abbr class="published" style="border-bottom-style: none; color: #888888; cursor: help; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-transform: uppercase;" title="2011-01-26">JANUARY 26, 2011</abbr></span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have advanced degrees in Accounting, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, and Swahili. I can also read minds.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> Of course, I have the reservation that you booked six years ago even though you don’t have the confirmation number and you think it was made under a name that starts with “S”.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It is completely my fault that the blizzard shut down the airport and you have to sleep in a warm king-size bed while 5,000 of your co-travelers are sleeping on benches at the airport. I am sorry.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It is not a problem for me to give you seven connecting, non-smoking, poolside suites with two king beds in each, four rollaways, 3 cribs, and yes, I can install a wet bar. I know it is my fault that we do not have a helicopter landing pad.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am a Front Desk Agent. I am expected to speak all languages fluently. It is obvious to me that when you booked your reservation for Friday on the weekend we’re sold out that you really meant Saturday. My company has entrusted me with all financial information and decisions, and yes, I am lying to you when I say we have no more rooms available. It is not a problem for me to quickly construct several more guest rooms. THIS time, I will not forget the helicopter landing pad. It is my fault that everyone wanted to stay here. I should have known you were coming in, even though you had no reservation. After all, you stay at our brand of hotel all the time, 300 nights a year, and this is only the first time you’ve ever been to our city.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am a front desk agent. I am quite capable of checking three people in, two people out, taking five reservations, answering fifteen incoming calls, delivering six bath towels to room 625, plunging the toilet in room 101, and restocking the supply of pool towels, all at the same time. Yes, I will be glad to call the van driver and tell him to drive over all the cars stuck in traffic because you’ve been waiting at the airport for 15 minutes and you’ve got jet lag.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am a front desk agent, an operator, a bellhop, houseman, guest service representative, housekeeper, sales coordinator, information specialist, entertainment critic, restauranteur, stock broker, referee, janitor, computer technician, plumber, ice-breaker, postman, babysitter, dispatcher, laundry cleaner, lifeguard, electrician, ambassador, personal fitness trainer, fax expert, human jukebox, domestic abuse counselor, and verbal punching bag. Yes, I know room 112 is not answering their phone, and, of course, I have their travel itinerary so I know exactly where they went when they left here 9 hours ago, and what their cell phone number is.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I always know where to find the best vegetarian-kosher-Mongolian-barbecue restaurants. I know exactly what to see and do in this city in fifteen minutes without spending any money and without getting caught in traffic. I take personal blame for airline food, traffic jams, rental car flat tires, and the nation’s economy.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I realize that you meant to book your reservation here. People often confuse us with the Galaxy Delight Motel, Antarctica. Of course, I can “fit you in” and yes, you may have the special $1 rate because you are affiliated with the Hoboken Accounting and Bagel Club.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am expected to smile, empathize, sympathize, console, condole, upsell, downsell (and know when to do which), perform, sing, dance, fix the printer, and tell your friends that you’re here, and I know exactly where 613 Possum Trot Lane is in the Way Out There subdivision that they just built last week.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">After all, I am a Front Desk Agent!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">"I'm the Pink Sheep in the Family"</span></span> </blockquote>
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