May 2013
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The (Filthy) Talk of the Town: Ohio is Full of...
Apparently, Ohioans have the dirtiest mouths in all the land, according to a recent data research study conducted by the Marchex Institute. Washingtonians (allegedly) cursed the least. You may have already seen the news pop up all over your Facebook feed. Naturally, my immediate reaction was, “WTF?!?!?!”
The Ohio $#!T talking didn’t stop there.
Marchex’s data and research...
April 2013
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Honoring Difference: Lessons in Embracing & Loving...
When I was a freshman in high school, I was diagnosed with a disability that’s “traditionally” tied to middle-aged or elderly women: fibromyalgia.
He thought for a few minutes. I imagine it was hard to put aside all his history with me – I’d been ill for much of my time as a child, suffering from other chronic health problems that were linked to my prematurity (I was born three months early...
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Resale Therapy: Taking the Anxiety out of Spring...
As a former packrat, I never thought I would say this, but I have become addicted to cleaning out my closet.
It all started when I began working as a buyer for a women’s resale shop — sort of like a curated, upscale thrift shop or a Plato’s Closet for stylish, modern women. Upon being hired, I quickly learned the ins and outs of buying merchandise into our story — all of...
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Let's pin together on Pinterest!
Pinterest is one of my favorite creative outlets. It also furthers my desire to lead an organized, beautiful and creative life. I know it’s just a website, but it’s really helped me define my sense of style — and sometimes my sense of self, too.
Do you love Pinterest? Let’s pin together! You can find me right here. I’m constantly seeking new means of...
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WatchA glimpse into one of our best afternoons ever with Best Day Ever Photography!
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A Spring Dress & Snowflakes // A Belated Birthday...
My birthday takes place on the cusp of Spring & on the tail end of Winter, so my birthday weather has always been bipolar at best here in the Midwest. Last year, Mother Nature gave me the gift of mid-60-degree weather, but she had vastly different plans for me this time around.
Even though it was bitter cold, windy and flurried throughout the day, I was bound and determined to rock a...
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A Place Where Dreamers Go to Wait
This man of mine dreams big dreams. And so do I. They keep growing and growing and growing. They continue to grow even though it doesn’t feel like we feed them very well right now. We talk late night talks about the future while our minds are full of the mundane and of schoolwork. We feed them with our little talks, our penny pinching and our vague plans, but for now we cannot feed them...
March 2013
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Forever Addicted to Humble Pie
For me, the fine line between a lack of self confidence and a humble attitude has been a difficult one to walk. I have never been good at accepting compliments — I’d like to think this is just called “grace,” but it also stems from an anxious shyness that will most likely be a forever battle. That’s not to say I’m not an extrovert in numerous ways: I am the Type A, overly-excited, often-enthused...
ginabythesea asked: I love your blog! It's so adorable! I was just wondering how I might go about advertising with you? I see some ads in your sidebar, but not sure if you have PF ads set up? Keep up the beautiful work!
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Spirit over Body & Mind over Media: A State of...
Note: This is a post about body positivity and body image inspired by Cortnie at That Cortnie Girl. So thank you, Cortnie. You are an inspiration to women of all shapes and sizes. I hope this post makes you proud! Because it sure made me proud!
I want to share something pretty intimate yet incredibly rewarding and meaningful with you. Something happened for the first...
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Interviews with (SUPER) Women
Who: Carolyn Peterson What: Human Sexuality Professor Where: Cincinnati, Ohio
Carolyn Peterson credits her ability to teach human sexuality on a college level to her six-year tenure as a phone sex performer as well as her master’s degree in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Before doing graduate work at the University of Cincinnati, Peterson completed her bachelor’s...
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“Sometimes I just want to scream, “BE NICER!” at people. Typically...”
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“Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given and...”
– Galations 6:4-5, The Message.
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WatchProject organization will soon be underway. After moving around so much, accumulating so many things over the course of my travels, then moving back home with Kyle, there is just much too much stuff in these three small rooms I call my own. It’s overwhelming to have so much stuff! I know I am blessed to have to — so blessed — but I don’t know what to do with it! Do you have...
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Closeted Taylor Swift Fan Confessional: Feminist...
So let me start off with the disclaimer that a) I am a Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies minor at the moment, so my head is constantly being filled with the feminine and the feminist. I know these topics probably aren’t on everybody’s list of daily thoughts and to-do’s, but they are most definitely on mine, whether they are always welcome or not. and b) my personal...
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Put on Your Smarty Pants
“Put on your Smarty Pants” is a series I just dreamed up while watching my boyfriend play video games. As much as I (sometimes) enjoy it, I often feel as though I can feel my brain just rotting away from all the mindlessness of it all. I know he gets something out of it — did you know studies have shown that playing video games actually reduces stress and anxiety?...
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"I consider lace to be one of the prettiest...
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The "F" Word: Fans of Femininity Define, Un-define...
The Question: How do you define “femininity”? What does “feminine” mean to you?
Maybe it’s all the “feministing” I’ve been participating in within the classroom lately as a Women’s, Gender and Sexuality minor and all, but I seem to always have gender, sexes, femininity and masculinity on the brain. Seriously. This is becoming increasingly evident to me...
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I've figured out my style philosophy. It's...
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Interviews with (Super) Women
Who: Elizabeth Dolma What: Zen Buddhist Tarot Card Reader Where: Cincinnati, Ohio
At the age of 70, Elizabeth Dolma believes her life’s journey – along with its very diverse paths – has led her to become a Zen Buddhist Tarot Card reader. After failing out of the philosophy program at Indiana University, Dolma’s professional life took an array of twists and turns. She...
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STYLE FILE: the final hours of 21
So I’ve been meaning to starting doing some style posts for a while now. I like the idea of capturing my everyday style — I will never again be in my twenties; I won’t work in and style for a retail store forever (I hope), and after college, I may not get to style outfits ever again besides my own…which would be very sad. I really enjoy the styling I do for my current...
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We'll Always Have Paris...
A little less than a year ago, I went to Paris. It really changed the way I look at beauty and awakened a sense of travel, as well as a new sense of self. It was my first time traveling so far from my Ohio home — alone, with a group of classmates who I barely knew. It was amazing to me how fast these near-strangers became forever friends. As cliché and overused this phrase...
February 2013
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“Let’s talk about disability. Do you have a disability/different abilities like...”
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Interviews with (Super) Women
My interview with Lauren marks the second of (what I hope to be) many interviews with women from whom I find inspiration — or women I think are just plain badass, admirable, or hilarious. Probably a mixture of all those things combined. These women can be anyone — artists, mothers, professors, bloggers, career women — who is awesome in some way, shape or form. I’ve interviewed a number of women...
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Cliché Beginner Blogger Blues
OK, so I never thought I’d write one of “those” posts. After being an avid blog reader for years upon years upon years, I dreamed of starting my own blog. I thought I’d have so much inspiration and pent up creative energy — and the truth is, I do…BUT…it’s just hard to post on a regular basis when it’s such a new thing! Is anyone even reading?...
January 2013
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What makes us feminine?
How do you define "femininity"? What does "feminine" mean to you?
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Interviews with (Super) Women
My interview with Jac marks the first of (what I hope to be) many interviews with women from whom I find inspiration — or women I think are just plain badass, admirable, or hilarious. Probably a mixture of all those things combined. These women can be anyone — artists, mothers, professors, bloggers, career women — who is awesome in some way, shape or form. I’ve...
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Coming Soon: A Fresh Take on Feminine
I created this space for a woman in-between stages in her life: maybe she is about to graduate college (like me), just moved into a new apartment or is just spending a lot of time dreaming about her future. This is a blog where indecision and taking your time is encouraged and any dreamer is welcome. My hope is to showcase real women who are living their dreams, flaunt unique style rather than...
December 2012
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“a scrapbook of sorts for finding femininity, feminism, free-spirited-ness and...”
