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Casual Friday

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Evani G

I can’t begin this post without first commenting on the strength of the people of Boston and those who attended the Boston Marathon. Since that terrible day, I’ve read some amazing stories and blog posts of people who love Boston and aren’t going to let this tragedy ruin their city or their love for running. I will continue to pray for Boston and all the local and federal help continuing this fight today in Watertown.

Yesterday, I caught a 24 hour stomach flu that my brother graciously passed on to the rest of my family. I must’ve used the bathroom close to 20 times yesterday and it was an unpleasant day to say the least. I think it only stopped because there was nothing left in my stomach at all. Pleasant, I know. The upside was that my sister and I got to spend the day together, catching up on the entire season of Smash. Great show, it’s like the adult version of Glee with a more refined plot.

This weekend is Picnic Day, which is a UC Davis holiday. And by holiday, I mean it entails large amounts of liquor consumption and general awesomeness. So if this stomach flu will stop kicking my butt, I will be returning to the homeland and passing off as an undergrad because I still can (although technically Picnic Day is a homecoming for the alums, so HA).

I’m feeling lack luster in terms of coming up with more to say. I don’t know if it’s my completely empty stomach or the fact it’s Friday and my brain has shut off but I hope you have a great weekend!

What are your weekend plans?

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Real Beauty Sketches by Dove

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Evani G

While I originally planned to check in on my fitness journey today, I stumbled upon a video that I knew I had to share. (Trust me, it’s worth the 3 minutes!)

I found the video on Birchbox. It was made by Dove as part of their Real Beauty campaign.

(And just in case you’re bawling like a baby, just know that I did too.)

There will always be body or facial features that we’re less than fond of.

With airbrushed ads in magazines, reality shows with unrealistic expectations and even style bloggers who seem to have it all, how could we not?

But it’s important not to just “accept” these features we aren’t fond of, it’s about realizing that those features exemplify the true beauty in being an individual.

The beauty of being you.

It’s knowing that the features we perceive as unattractive on ourselves might not be seen the same by others (and may even be considered unique or beautiful!)

But more importantly they’re part of who we are.

How we perceive ourselves affects us and the way we interact with the world and we can control that.

So let’s make an effort to love ourselves today and everyday, for who we are.

Here’s to lookin’ at you beautiful. (yea YOU, reading this post!)

I was not compensated in any way for this post but this campaign alone makes me a HUGE fan of what Dove stands for. I applaud you Dove, thank you on behalf of women everywhere!

Posted in My Life | Tagged Beauty, Dove, Dove Real Beauty, Health, Real Beauty | 19 Comments

Blogger Lovefest in LA

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Evani G

By far, my favorite part about blogging is building a community of blog friends. I know to any non-bloggers out there, the idea of making friends through virtually sharing our lives with complete strangers sounds kinda crazy. But honestly, I talk to some of my blog friends more than ones that I see regularly. They’re women who share similar interests with me. We exchange text messages, send cards via snail mail and meet up when we’re visiting each others’ cities on vacation (a.k.a. I have SO many friends to visit all over the U.S.). So for those folks out there with the judging eyes, you’re really missing out people, trust me.

When one of my blog BFF’s Melissa decided to make a trip to California from Indiana, I knew I had to be there. And no, I wasn’t catfished.

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Lucky for me, the only full day I had in LA was on Rima‘s birthday! We went to Bottega Louie for brunch, which was amazing. I’m still having dreams about their chocolate hazelnut beignets. Then we met up with Gaby at the Santa Monica pier for some frolicking on the beach. We went to Urth Cafe for some drinks and dessert and did a little bit of thrifting. It was the first girls day I’ve had in a long time and it was so much fun. It really felt like we’d known each other for years and were just reuniting for the weekend. Love you ladies, I miss our long texts deciding on where we’re going to eat!

I also had the pleasure of seeing Nicole on this trip! I’ve met Nicole before and I can’t sing enough praises of her. She was one of the first BFFs I made in the blogging world and when we hang out, it feels like something we do every weekend. She’s a fellow psychology lover (girlfriend is getting her Ph.D., give her props!) and we have so much in common, it’s ridiculous. Have I mentioned she’s newly engaged too? We did a little bit of wedding talk. I’m so glad that Nicole made some time to come see me, I absolutely loved it.

I feel so lucky to have friends everywhere we go! It’s weird sometimes how you can read all about a blog friend’s life everyday but not necessarily know where they’re from.

I’d love if you left me a comment and let me know where your hometown is! Also what your favorite local restaurant is too, in case I come visit.

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Casual Friday: It’s a Good Day

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Evani G

For today’s Casual Friday, I’m rockin’ a high pony and a sundress (1. Because I was too lazy to wash my hair and 2. Because I was too lazy to put on more than one piece of clothing).

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Last weekend, I got to spend the day tearing up LA with fellow blog friends Rima, Melissa, Gaby and Nicole (picture of us coming soon Nicole!). It was one of my favorite weekends of 2013 thus far with beach time, great conversations and lots of good food. More on this next week!

This is still one of my favorite videos of all time. ALL TIME.

Fitness Check In: So I was a little bummed to weigh myself yesterday and realize I haven’t lost ANYTHING since starting my personal training journey. I know there’s a lot of factors that play into that and I KNOW I’m sweating my butt off during my sessions but I’d be lying if I didn’t say I’m just a tiiiiny bit discouraged. I won’t give up though! If anything, its made me even more determined because pshhh I’m not paying $200+ a month to stay the same size!

CAUTION: This may make today the best day ever if you were raised in the late 90′s – early 2000′s. I downloaded the Tamagotchi app! It’s like the real deal people. It’s called Tamagotchi L.I.F.E. and it makes my 10 year old self jump on the bed with excitement.

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