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Recently The Olympics
It’s obvious by now that the Olympics are kind of a big deal around here.
Will you be watching the opening ceremonies tonight?
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Recently On Instagram
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Recently Read
Bloom by Kelle Hampton
There was a lot of hype over this book, so I feel bad giving it a solid B-. It’s kind of like the time I hated on Elizabeth Gilbert. Everyone was like, “not cool, not cool.” But what am I supposed to say? I thought about lying and saying it was better than it was, but I can’t think of anything worse than a dishonest book review.
To be fair, I sobbed through the prologue (you can read it here) and did enjoy the rest of the book. It just wasn’t what I thought it would be and to be honest, she was a little braggy about her amazing relationships. I kept looking for the cracks. Bottom line: I wouldn’t not recommend it, but I wouldn’t recommend it either (but definitely read the prologue).
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Recently Making My Own Iced Chai
How did I ever live without it?
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
1 tablespoon sugar
2 chai tea teabags
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil stirring frequently.
Remove from heat, let stand 3-4 minutes.
Remove the tea bags.
Chill in fridge. Serve over ice cubes with a sprinkle of cinnamon (optional).
Recently On Repeat
An oldie but a goodie.
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Recently Blew My Mind
Patrick Sloan is 60 and nearing retirement. But earlier this year, in the span of three months, he became a dad, a grandad, and a great-grandad, after his wife, daughter, and granddaughter all gave birth to boys. Crazytown. {Read More}
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Recently Linked
The Ideal and the Real of Breastfeeding by Jane Brody at The New York Times. “Perhaps it is time for more realistic, less polarizing messages about breast-feeding.” (Thanks Jen)
Why Is It Hard To Make Friends Over 30? by Alex Williams at The New York Times. “After 30, people often experience internal shifts in how they approach friendship. Self-discovery gives way to self-knowledge, so you become pickier about whom you surround yourself with…” (Thanks Kim)
The Insane Junk-Food Diets of Olympians by The Week. “Three fried-egg sandwiches, a five-egg omelet, a bowl of grits, three slices of French toast, and three pancakes with chocolate chips.”
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Recently Pinned
{Thanks Candis}
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Recently Remembered
This time last year.
Top Ten Products For Newborns and New Moms
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And finally, our Friday Funnies from the Internets
Some of my favorite Liz Lemon moments.
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Happy Friday.
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Thanks for laughs – love me some LL!
I’m definitely more invested in the Olympics this year because a friend of mine is running the marathon for the US Women’s team. My husband sent me this article this morning about the partying that goes on in the Olympic village – so crazy!! I had no idea. Sounds like some adult version of summer camp.
http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2012/story/_/id/8133052/athletes-spill-details-dirty-secrets-olympic-village-espn-magazine
You have a friend in the Olympics?! That is amazing. What’s her name? I’ll be cheering for her.
They totally party at the Olympics. They keep running out of chips and condoms. Weird.
Desiree Davila! She is amazing. I’m good friends with her sister.
Isn’t that so random about the condoms? 70K was not enough? That’s a lot of humping.
At least their using protection? Otherwise there could be a lot of mega sized Olympian babies.
I felt the same way about Bloom. The Prologue was amazing (Sob City), but I actually didn’t really read the end – I just sort of skimmed it – because I was just so OVER IT by then.
Eat, Pray, Love was stupid.
*ducks for cover*
HATED eat pray love. she seemed like a narcissist to me (though, i’m a blogger… soooo maybe I shouldn’t be talking.).
I have never found another person who didn’t like that book. Thanks for validating me.
I also need to chime in and say that I had to force myself to finish the book. And it’s the ONLY time in my life I’ve ever liked a movie more than the book. And I don’t even really like Julia Roberts….
you and me both with some w. fitzsimmons on our blog today! score.
also, agreed on bloom. i hate to say it but i got bored and didn’t even finish it. the beginning though gets me every time, just like the story did on her actual blog. but beyond that, meh.
that man! dad/grand-dad/etc.?! i am going to need to read more about that.
also, waylon with the animals on his butt while sleeping? they’re my favorite IG’s these days.
William Fitzsimmons rocks my socks off.
Loved the Friends over 30 article. It is so true! After moving to Charleston and then to Lancaster, we find our friend pool more the size of an inflatable pool. I find myself going back to NYC often just to connect with my childhood friends. Glad to know Rob and I are not the only ones that are experiencing this.
I love the comparison…inflatable pool! It’s so true though, things get weird after college. You have to make time and then it just seems like a chore.
i’m sorry, this may make me a horrible, judgmental person, but I couldn’t get past great granddaddy’s/grand daddy’s/daddy’s jeans…and don’t even get me started on the mental images of his wiener once the words vasectomy reversal popped up in the article. each to their own…
You can always count on me for weird parenting news.
When I saw the article about the granddad, at first I thought the granddaughter was his daughter. Her mom looked younger than 35!
Also, is it just me, or did all those little ones look close enough to be brothers? Two of them were almost identical.
Haven’t read Bloom but I didn’t really have an interest in it. Something tells me though my book club will read it at some point or another. We read Eat, Pray, Love and I HATED that book. Like throw-across-the-room hate. She was just so vapid and self-centered…I couldn’t take it. :P Harsh, but true.
Poor Elizabeth Gilbert is getting trashed today.
In her defense, I’m just as much of a narcissist– I just don’t know if I’d put it all out there for everyone to read/hate.
also, what were you guys all dressed up for?
Wedding.
It was weird. My hair was confused why it was down.
Everytime I look at IG and see a Waylon sleeping picture I just die. He is the cutest thing ever.
I’m super excited about the Olympics this year. I’ve never really gotten into them before, so I don’t know why I care this year. But I doohoo.
I’m in love with the stuffed animals on sleepy baby butt photos. I may have to copy.
I was planning to read Bloom next. Maybe I’ll just read the prologue and save myself the trouble?
Dude with kid/grandkid/greatgrand. I dunno. Weird. But I don’t want to judge, cause really it could happen to anyone. Mostly I couldn’t handle his old man clothes. I guess I’m used to seeing E’s Mike looking all classy, so this guy just didn’t measure up.
Love the pin. That kid is badass.
This guy is no Mike Ivie.
Thanks for being honest in your book review. I loved the book but it’s better for you to say how you feel than to lie to your readers. I appreciate that about this blog!
Oh good. I was afraid to take Kelle’s name in vain in this blogging community–but I figured honesty is the best policy.
CORN!
Haters gonna hate. LOVING IT.
I need to make that chai ASAP.
That unicorn photo is a gift unto the world.
Looking forward to reading your linkies…
Chai was awesome! I was just looking for a recipe so this was perfect timing.
I feel so much better knowing I wasn’t the only one who felt that way about Bloom. I couldn’t make myself finish it.
Oh I had really high expectations for that book Bloom! But you’re right…I can’t stand those people who every single person in their life can do no wrong…not realistic! If you get a sec, I’d love to hear your thoughts on my latest blog posts.
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Fortunately I read Gilbert’s second book,”Committed”, first. It was much better than Eat, Pray, Love. Didn’t really like that movie either – Julia Roberts is much too big of a persona for the role she played, if you know what I mean.
Grace, you’re totally right.