tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78947829133229690572024-03-18T02:47:29.308-07:00The Things We Would Blogstyle.photography.amusement.art.places.entertainment.food.happinessJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.comBlogger1483125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-14873236519438250852017-05-31T16:42:00.000-07:002017-05-31T16:42:05.166-07:00Summer Reading Suggestions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If <a href="http://thethingswewouldblog.blogspot.com/2017/05/jennys-summer-reading.html" target="_blank">the list of what I'm reading this summer </a>wasn't enough...here are some of my all time favorite summertime reads, from easy reads perfect for the beach, to ones that will suck you into their world, no matter whether you're in your backyard or on a long flight. Seriously, just writing this list is making me want to read all of these again.<br />
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Books about people at the beach to read while you're at the beach...<br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2qqbBPa" target="_blank">Summer Sisters</a> </i>by Judy Blume</b><br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2rvhmuR" target="_blank">The Beach Club</a> </i>by Elin Hildebrand</b><br />
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If you're feeling nostalgic for summer camp...<br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2qxpC8N" target="_blank">The Interestings</a> </i>by Meg Wolitzer </b><br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2qxAOlz" target="_blank"><b style="font-style: italic;">The Yonahlossee Riding Camp fo</b><i><b>r Girls</b></i></a> <b>by Anton DiSclafani</b><br />
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Classics, that you probably skipped on your high school summer reading list but are totally worth it...<br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2rMmkmF" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">East of Eden</a><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b><b>by John Steinbeck</b><br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2sbkbh2" target="_blank">O Pioneers!</a></i></b> <b>by Willa Cather</b><br />
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Perfect summer reads that are light and easy, but still very worthwhile...<br />
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<b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2sbsh9c" target="_blank">The Husband's Secret </a></b><b>by Liane Moriarty </b><br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2rvAmtm" target="_blank">Beautiful Ruins</a> </i>by Jess Walters</b><br />
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True stories that read like fiction, so you can feel like you learned something this summer...<br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2rMncHX" target="_blank">The Boys in the Boat</a> </i>by Daniel James Brown</b><br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2rvqnUz" target="_blank">First they Killed My Father</a> </i>by Loung Ung</b><br />
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Mystery/Thrillers to keep your attention even if there is a child kicking your seat on a plane...<br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2sbH4ko" target="_blank">The Cormoran Strike Series</a></i> by Robert Galbrith (aka JK Rowling) </b><br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2s4Bgd9" target="_blank">The Blind Assassin</a> </i>by Margaret Atwood </b><br />
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For more suggestions, check out my <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/913126-jenny-koenig?shelf=summer-suggestions&utm_campaign=mybooksnav&utm_content=mybooks_cta&utm_medium=web&utm_source=homepage" target="_blank">"Summer Suggestions" list on Good Reads</a>.<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-90695428943682149562017-05-28T15:26:00.001-07:002017-05-28T15:26:12.133-07:00Jenny's Summer Reading<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Most days, I'm more likely to spend my free time watching Netflix, than pick up a book, but there's something about reading in the summer that sucks me back in. I love making a long list and checking things off of it. It reminds me of the summer reading program at my childhood library where each book you read equaled a sticker to put in a folder themed like a pirate treasure hunt. I couldn't beat most other kids in a spelling bee or at four square, but I could out read them all.<br />
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Here's what's on my list for this summer so far. I'm sure I'll add more as I've been known to hastily grab the book closest to the checkout as I'm buying a snack before a flight and of course I always love getting recommendations from friends (please post any recommendations in the comments!!!) . If you want to follow along as I add more and rate the books when I finish, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/913126-jenny-koenig?shelf=summer-reading-2017&utm_campaign=mybooksnav&utm_content=mybooks_cta&utm_medium=web&utm_source=homepage" target="_blank">you can see my list at Good Reads...</a><br />
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<b><a href="http://amzn.to/2qJe0Be" target="_blank"><i>All Over the Place</i></a> by Geraldine DeRuiter</b>...I've loved following Geraldine's travels and hilarious stories on her blog <a href="http://www.everywhereist.com/" target="_blank">The Everywhereist </a>and her book has the same great mix. </div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2q4SAgB" target="_blank"><b><i>Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have the Answers to When You Work at the White House</i></b></a> <b>by Alyssa Mastromonaco</b>...I highly recommend this one! It's like Mindy Kaling goes to the White House...I appreciated the honesty and humor in this memoir and finished it wishing I could be friends with Alyssa, who worked on Obama's campaign and then served as his Deputy Chief of Staff. I might have learned a thing or two about politics as well. </div>
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I'm finally planning on finishing a few great books I started awhile back...</div>
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<i><a href="http://amzn.to/2r4cix9" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Bad Feminist</a><b> </b></i><b>by Roxane Gay</b><br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2r427sO" target="_blank"><b><i>Bird by Bird</i></b> </a><b>by Anne Lamott </b><br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2q7sqcy" target="_blank">All the Light We Cannot See</a> </i>by Anthony Doerr </b><br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2qt81zD" target="_blank">Daring Greatly</a> </i>by Brené Brown</b></div>
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Also, I'm consciously trying to be more well rounded in my reading, typically I stick to fiction, but you'll see that the list above already includes memoirs and essays, yay for branching out! </div>
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I'm also trying some poetry...</div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2rDfLzP" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">A Thousand Mornings</a><b> by Mary Oliver</b></div>
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2r4ohLb" target="_blank">America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege and the Bridge to a New America</a> </i>by Jim Wallis</b><br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2rd5GMn" target="_blank">Hillbilly Elegy</a> </i>by J.D. Vance</b><br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2rdgH0i" target="_blank">Stepping Stones: A Refugee Family's Journey</a> </i>by Margriet Ruurs, illustrated by Nazir Ali Badr</b></div>
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<b><a href="http://amzn.to/2q4VYIq" target="_blank"><i>The Marriage Plot</i></a> by Jeffrey Eugenide</b><b>s</b></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2ruyKiR" target="_blank"><b><i>An Untamed State</i></b></a><b> by Roxane Gay</b><br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2qx7H1U" target="_blank">Great Kitchens of the Midwest</a> </i>by J. Ryan Stradal</b><br />
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<b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2qsNHyq" target="_blank">Where the Red Fern Grows</a> </i>by Wilson Rawls... </b>I was recently having drinks with Teresa and another friend, they could not believe that I was such an avid reader as a child yet never managed to read this one! They insisted I add it to the list :)<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-63795910462638430772017-05-05T14:28:00.002-07:002017-05-05T14:28:46.348-07:00Friday Roundup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello there, after a bit of an absence, we are back to blogging! It's been a busy month for both of us.<br />
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Teresa launched a the second year of the <a href="https://give.constructionforchange.org/campaign/no-mom-left-behind-2017/c127267" target="_blank">No Mom Left Behind</a> campaign this week, supporting mothers in Togo, West Africa ahead of Mother's Day. <a href="https://give.constructionforchange.org/fundraiser/973988" target="_blank">I'm participating with a personal fundraising page</a>, you can read more about the project and why it is important to me there. Please check it out and consider donating. Any support is appreciated!<br />
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I spent a good chunk of April in Ireland<a href="http://time.com/4768404/ed-sheeran-saoirse-ronan-galway-girl/" target="_blank"> making a music video which <i>Time </i>calls "delightful"</a>...thanks, I think so too! Now, I'm happy to be home in Seattle watching my giant lilac bush bloom whilst preparing for the next project.<br />
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Here are some things T and I found intriguing from around the web this week...<br />
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<a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/05/02/526412114/rosa-parks-pancake-recipe-helps-us-see-the-human-side-of-a-hero?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20170502" target="_blank">Learn Rosa Park's recipe for pancakes and a little more about her life.</a> I have so much respect for her actions, her life AND the fact that she puts peanut butter in her pancakes.<br />
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<a href="http://www.vogue.com/article/best-at-home-skin-care-advice-from-top-facialists-masking-tips?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">Skincare tricks to try at home</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/the-faces-behind-craigslists-strictly-platonic-personal-ads?mbid=social_twitter" target="_blank">Finding friends on Craigslist</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicamisener/dear-god-not-the-spaghetti-straps?utm_term=.kcgvgNyEN&bffbrewind=undefined#.soWL87m27" target="_blank">I wore ALL of this in middle school! </a>And it looks like we can wear it again now!<br />
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<a href="http://mentalfloss.com/article/85583/iceland-drawing-map-your-mail-works-just-well-address" target="_blank">One more reason Iceland seems like a magical land and not a regular country. </a><br />
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<a href="http://hellogiggles.com/cinco-de-mayo-celebrates-not-mexicos-independence/" target="_blank">Cinco de Mayo</a>- Not Mexico's Independence Day. <br />
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<a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/05/05/with-iamapreexistingcondition-americans-put-faces-to-24-million-who-may-lose-health-coverage?via=twitter_page" target="_blank">#IAmAPreexistingCondition </a>these stories are powerful and a reminder that we cannot give up this fight for healthcare.<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-27652298202178535432017-05-04T02:31:00.001-07:002017-05-04T02:31:25.578-07:00Galway Girl<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Now I finally get to share the reason I've been MIA the last month. I've been hanging out in Ireland with some friends :)... OK, well actually, it was a lot of work and not a lot of sleep leading up to the shoot, but the finished product is pretty fun. Enjoy!<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-941086588906931042017-05-01T06:30:00.000-07:002017-05-01T06:30:00.237-07:00Fiona Maeve: Nine and Ten Months <br />
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I'm late on this post, Fiona just turned 11 months. But better late than never!<br />
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Fiona had a big couple of months between 9-11 months. She got to travel to Hawaii and also finally started crawling on Easter Day! She still has no teeth (just like her brother, he didn't get his first tooth until nearly his first birthday) but she is a voracious eater and manages with just her gums!<br />
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She is a very happy girl who loves to watch her brother, laugh at daddy, get tickled, listen to music, play peek-a-boo, clap, wave, make lots of loud noises, be close to mama, be with family and other kids, and go on walks outside in the stroller. I can't quite tell yet but I may be completely surrounded by extroverts! She and her brother both love to have friends and family over to the house and have their best attitudes when there is a lot to do and see.<br />
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Fiona is a great eater and enjoys carbs of all kinds (a girl after my own heart), berries, citrus, broccoli, zucchini, mac n'cheese, and of course...ice cream.<br />
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We love you Miss Fiona!!<br />
<br />Teresa http://www.blogger.com/profile/05319134894491202409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-72052157024712766982017-03-31T15:59:00.000-07:002017-04-27T12:59:28.929-07:00Friday Roundup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Happy Friday! It's been awhile since we've been blogging. Sometimes life happens and I don't even seem to have an extra moment to think. I spent a few days in LA, which was amazing to get out of the gloom of spring in Seattle and see some sunshine. It's been a busy week and the start of some fun new projects for me. But as always, a lot of stress and lack of sleep seem to come with new projects.<br />
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<a href="https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/im-wes-anderson-and-im-directing-this-fbi-investigation-into-russia-and-the-trump-campaign" target="_blank">"I’m Wes Anderson, and I’m Directing This FBI Investigation Into Russia and the Trump Campaign"</a><br />
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<a href="http://mentalfloss.com/article/93527/cool-job-alert-american-girl-hiring-historian" target="_blank">Childhood dream job! </a>(Yes, I was a huge dork as a child, and if you hadn't realized this yet, you must not have been reading the blog for very long)<br />
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<a href="http://mashable.com/2017/03/25/feminists-twitter-game/?utm_cid=mash-com-Tw-main-link#OQEb4OR88IqN" target="_blank">Kick ass ladies to follow on Twitter</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/2017-spring-capsule-wardrobe-inspiration" target="_blank">Freshen up your wardrobe for spring</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/kids-playhouse.html" target="_blank">I want this playhouse for myself</a><br />
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<a href="http://heatherchristo.com/2017/03/29/strawberry-basil-cucumber-rose-sangria/" target="_blank">Spring drink</a><br />
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I binged the new podcast S-Town in a day an a half, have you listened yet? It was different than I thought it would be, but still great, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/30/arts/true-crime-podcast-s-town-serial.html" target="_blank">the New York Times agrees. </a><br />
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<a href="http://pitchfork.com/thepitch/1471-how-does-the-first-grader-on-big-little-lies-have-such-killer-music-taste/" target="_blank">The question we've all been asking</a> about <i>Big Little Lies, </i>well, apart from the big question of who died/who did it, that is, if you haven't already read the book.<br />
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<a href="http://hellogiggles.com/black-women-learned-history-class/" target="_blank">Black women your history class might have missed</a><br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-84151070473732050662017-03-31T14:39:00.004-07:002017-03-31T14:39:42.189-07:00Lisbon Pt. 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've never been one for guided tours. So my favorite part of Lisbon was getting to wander around by myself. It's the perfect city to just walk around and get lost, the alleys are even fun to walk though and lots of shops and cafes.<br />
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One shop that I found and loved was <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LuadeChampagne/" target="_blank">Lua de Champagne</a>, an eclectic boutique that made me feel like I'd walked into a fashionably quirky friend's closet filled with unique clothes and jewelry- the perfect spot to buy birthday gifts for Teresa and my sister, and of course, a gift for myself too :) I found it by getting lost one day, the best way to find things when you're in a new city.<br />
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Did I catch your attention with this 2005 photo of 21 year old Jason and me at the Statue of Liberty? Ok, good. Now stick around while I talk about refugees.<br />
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I've been wanting to write something for awhile, but I've struggled to find the right words. But somehow for me, it all goes back to Lady Liberty, "Mother of Exiles" according to the first verse of "The New Colossus", a quote from which is written on the statue itself. Here's the poem in full incase you weren't forced to read it in high school:<br />
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<i>Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,<br />With conquering limbs astride from land to land;<br />Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand<br />A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame<br />Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name<br />MOTHER OF EXILES. From her beacon-hand<br />Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command<br />The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.</i><br />
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Everything I've learned about America cries out that we are a nation of immigrants and refugees, the vast majority of our relatives, distant and not so distant, have come here from somewhere else. Way back when Jason and I went to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, I found my relatives names in the records there. They came here as immigrants and were welcomed.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/30/politics/immigration-stats-by-the-numbers-trnd/" target="_blank">You have a .00003% chance of being killed by a foreign born terrorist</a>. I don't mean to make light of national security, but I'm more concerned about the ways in which we are much more likely to be killed. The article I linked to above will tell you that on average 9 Americans are killed by foreign born terrorists annually (however, none of those terrorists came from countries included in the travel ban), whereas 12,843 Americans are killed by guns annually. I'd argue that anyone wanting to make America safer should be doing something about gun violence.<br />
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What can we do? How can we make sure our country continues to be welcoming, especially to those escaping persecution, famine, or war zones, those who no longer have a home?<br />
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Doing something means no longer remaining silent, but speaking up, for me that means writing this post rather than just writing easy, happy things on the blog. Teresa took her whole family to an immigration protest in Seattle. We're both aware it means continuing to do things, like supporting businesses that support refugees, donating to charities, being in contact with our representatives, and continuing to be aware of what's happening politically as things could be changing daily.<br />
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<a href="http://www.upworthy.com/15-companies-that-took-bold-stands-against-trumps-immigration-ban" target="_blank">Here are companies who have taken a stand against Trump's immigration ban. </a><br />
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<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/your-money/how-to-help-refugees-in-us.html" target="_blank">This New York Times article</a> does a great job outlining ways to help including pointing out a couple of interesting organizations like <a href="https://www.humanwire.org/" target="_blank">Humanwire</a>, an org where you can fundraise directly for a refugee and <a href="https://www.helloneighbor.io/#about" target="_blank">Hello Neighbor</a>, a database of ways to help. Both of these are orgs I'm in the process of looking into supporting, I'll keep you updated!<br />
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If you're in the Seattle area, check out <a href="http://seattlerefined.com/eat-drink/refugees-feed-seattle-at-the-new-ubuntu-street-caf" target="_blank">Ubuntu Cafe in Kent where refugees are employed and taught culinary skills. </a></div>
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I woke up this morning and jumped on Twitter a little too soon. There are so many things continually going on (mostly politically) which are infiltrating my day to day life and thoughts way more than I want. Tomorrow I'm going to try and put some of my thoughts and feelings into a post, but for today, the first day of spring, I'm going to revel in it for a minute.<br />
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One thing I've been reminded of lately, it's important to celebrate the little things that so often get overlooked. Spring is a season of rebirth and today, I'm taking a minute to sit in the joy and hope that I find each year on the first day of spring.<br />
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Here are some things I'm looking forward to about spring:<br />
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The lilac bush (which is really more of a tree) in my backyard.<br />
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Eating outside, whether it's in my yard or at a cute little restaurant.<br />
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Walking places instead of driving.<br />
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Not being constantly cold.<br />
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Color! I love that there's more of it from all directions, flowers blooming, brighter clothes, even that added saturation from more sunlight.<br />
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The cherry blossoms at UW, <a href="http://www.washington.edu/news/2017/03/07/cherry-blossom-watch-2017/" target="_blank">which are less than a week away! </a><br />
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I'm going to try my hand at gardening, yet again. Just something little, a couple of small herb plants that I hopefully won't instantaneously kill.<br />
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Fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmers market.<br />
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An overall better feeling of health, because I'm outside and breathing fresh air, and just in a better mood from it all.<br />
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Really, the image that comes to mind, when I think of spring, is sipping prosecco on a patio with friends. The season of hibernation is over and people want to come out and play again!<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-63604253304806420092017-03-15T07:00:00.000-07:002017-03-15T11:35:32.006-07:00The Things that Calm Me: Yoga<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Teresa first introduced me to yoga in college and off and on since I've gone through spurts of being really into it and then "not having time for it" aka, coming up with excuses to not go. Yes, I'm sure some of those excuses were actually legit, but a lot of the time, it was me not choosing to make time for something that calms me and gets my endorphins flowing. As I continue to deal with my stress and anxiety in practical ways, I realize that I am more productive, happier, calmer, and probably just a nicer person to be around when I'm doing yoga regularly.<br />
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When I step into a yoga studio, I silence my phone and force myself to be present there. I tell myself that the world around me won't fall apart in the hour and a half I've checked out (which sometimes isn't easy to do) and I focus on being there. It's a time for me to clear my mind, pray, meditate and breathe deeply.<br />
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If you've tried yoga and don't think it's for you, I'd say, there are a wide variety of styles of yoga, and maybe you just need to find what works best for you, or the right studio, or instructor. I know that hot yoga isn't for me, I typically do vinyasa but recently have gotten into yin.<br />
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After going fairly regularly this fall and winter, I was determined not to quit it entirely while we were in Europe this past month. I packed my <a href="https://www.aloyoga.com/w5434r-moto-legging" target="_blank">favorite leggings</a> and signed up for <a href="https://www.gaia.com/?utm_source=google+paid&utm_term=gaia%20yoga%20videos&utm_campaign=1-USA-Brand-Gaia-Exact&utm_content=Gaia-Yoga-Videos-Exact&utm_medium=cpc&ch=br" target="_blank">Gaia</a>, which I'd describe as the Netflix of yoga videos :) They really have some good stuff on there, but I do so much better with classes in person rather than rolling around solo on hotel room floors.<br />
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When I got to Lisbon, I felt adventurous and decided to see if I could find a studio that taught in English and I few minutes of Googling later and I'd booked a class at <a href="http://www.littleyogaspacelisboa.com/" target="_blank">Little Yoga Space</a>, just a quick 10 minute walk from my hotel. I loved it! It was truly a tiny space with room enough for 8 people and a super friendly instructor and group of regulars who were super welcoming to me, this jet legged stranger from Seattle.<br />
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When we continued on to Amsterdam, a friend brought me along to <a href="https://delightyoga.com/" target="_blank">Delight Yoga</a>- which actually has four beautiful spaces around Amsterdam, one of which is pictured above. I wish I could move to Amsterdam JUST to continue yoga here. The spaces all look like they belong in a magazine, and most people hang around for a bit after drinking tea. It felt like stepping into a spa.<br />
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Both in Lisbon and Amsterdam, I noticed that the majority of the people showed up in street clothes and changed at the yoga studio, as it's less common to be walking around in active wear (BTW, if you haven't seen <a href="https://www.facebook.com/uniladmag/videos/2648087568547619/" target="_blank">this</a>, it's hilarious). Also, in both cities, it seems like it's much less common to bring your own mat to class. Apart from these small differences, it's nice that most everything else seemed familiar to me. I think that part of my travel traditions from here on out will include trying yoga in new places. </div>
Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-18905557921633553682017-03-14T11:34:00.001-07:002017-03-14T11:34:20.772-07:00Lisbon! Pt. 1 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I loved getting to spend some time in Lisbon last month. Jason was directing a commercial while we were there, so he was busy for most of the days and I was left to find a good balance between getting work done remotely and sightseeing. I really had no expectations for Lisbon going in, but within hours of being there, I was already recommending it as a vacation destination to friends!<br />
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<a href="https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/read/articles/evolving-lisbon" target="_blank">Rick Steves refers to Lisbon as the San Francisco of Europe</a>, and in some ways that's a great comparison with the hilly streets filled with cable cars and it's beautiful suspension bridge...I'd also add in the AMAZING seafood, and great desserts :).<br />
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I ate a ton of wonderful foods in Lisbon, so much seafood, from oysters and clams to a variety of fishes, both cooked and an a variety of raw forms- sushi, ceviche, tartare, I love it all!<br />
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<a href="http://www.peixariamoderna.com/#/home" target="_blank">Sea Me</a> was a quick walk from where we were staying, and after an amazing dinner there, I went back to have the exact same thing for lunch a few days later!<br />
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We loved the vibe and the view of <a href="http://theinsolito.pt/" target="_blank">The Insolito</a>, and it was conveniently located on the roof of our hotel!<br />
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While I realize this probably not the most authentic cultural representation of the city, the <a href="http://www.timeoutmarket.com/en/" target="_blank">Time Out Market</a> is a great way to experience a whole lot of what Lisbon has to offer in just a couple of hours. This was great for Jason and a lot of the crew on the shoot, who were working the majority of the time they were there. We went one night for dinner and everyone ran around to different stalls ordering a little bit of everything which left us with a spread of food to sample that included everything you could think of- from squid ink to gelato :)<br />
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The Pastel de Nata is probably the most famous Portuguese pastry, but there are a whole wide variety of amazing things to try at bakeries all around the city. While wandering one day, I happened on <a href="http://www.zarzuela.pt/pt/home" target="_blank">Zarzuela</a>, a cute little bakery that makes them gluten and dairy free!<br />
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We stayed at two different hotels and would recommend both, depending on the type of hotel you're looking for. Both hotels are centrally located in the Barrio Alto neighborhood, the perfect place to be able to walk to so much of the city.<br />
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If you are looking for something with a great old school Portuguese feel that's looks like it's been decorated by Wes Anderson with tons of quirk and charm*, check out <a href="http://theindependente.pt/suitesandterrace/" target="_blank">The Independente</a>- which has beautiful suites and also has a very inexpensive hostel option! If my recommendation isn't enough, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/05/travel/-2015-04-05-travel-what-to-do-in-36-hours-in-lisbon.html" target="_blank">The New York Times agrees</a>. I really enjoyed having a bit more space in a hotel room and having my own sitting room with a beautiful balcony looking out on the <a href="http://www.cm-lisboa.pt/equipamentos/equipamento/info/miradouro-de-sao-pedro-de-alcantara" target="_blank">Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara</a> and an incredible view of the city.<br />
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If modern boutique hotels are more your style, we also stayed at <a href="http://www.9-hotel-mercy-lisbon.pt/en/" target="_blank">9 Hotel Mercy</a>, which is a beautifully renovated building still in the heart of everything. This time we had an amazing balcony with a view looking out in the other direction over the city and out to the water with amazing sunset views.<br />
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I'm looking forward to getting dressed up and seeing friends and supporting the 30/30 Project tomorrow night! Other than that, I'll be laying low this weekend, catching up on sleep and staying cozy. As for the roundup, originally, I didn't intend for it to have a theme, but as I started putting it together, I realized most of the links I had were about amazing women, so I went with it!<br />
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Along those lines, the photo above is one Jason shot in Malawi a few years back. As I've traveled a variety of places, the one thing that seems to be consistent of women in small villages, whether it's in Malawi, India, Kenya, Cambodia, etc. you see them doing things in groups. I love to see how they support each other! I know have friends who have my back and I'm so thankful for them! But sometimes I wish my life was a bit more communal. I'd so much rather walk to work with all of my friends than sit in traffic by myself. It's so easy to see women who have less than I have and feel sorry for them, but really, I think there are a lot of things we could learn from these amazing strong women.<br />
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I wish I could be <a href="https://amysmartgirls.com/zelda-fitzgerald-meet-the-original-flapper-34aacf88c647" target="_blank">Zelda </a>sometimes.<br />
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<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/08/fashion/nike-pro-hijab-muslim-athlete.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=0" target="_blank">The Pro Hijab is awesome</a> and a great way to better include all women in sports.<br />
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<a href="https://ideas.lego.com/blogs/1-blog/post/121" target="_blank">Lego's women of NASA</a>, so cool.<br />
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<a href="http://www.teenvogue.com/story/emma-watson-hides-books-new-york-city-international-womens-day" target="_blank">Emma Watson hides books</a>, I want to find one!<br />
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You can now find <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/uxibal-trenza-cutout-braided-booties?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=004" target="_blank">my favorite Uxibal boots at Anthropologie!</a> Feel good about buying these quality boots as you're supporting the Guatemalan women who made them! And they hold up so well, I've worn mine in all sorts of conditions around the world for 3 years now.<br />
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Lately, I've made myself a list of things that de-stress me. I keep adding to it as I remember things, or finding new things so I thought I'd do a series and share some of them with you. Especially as we're all desperately ready for this winter to be done, it's been really important for me to keep finding happiness and calm in little moments otherwise this time of year I find myself bouncing between winter blues and never wanting to get out of bed and the exact opposite- stress and anxiety over work projects and life.<br />
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The first thing I'm starting off with is super, super, silly. My favorite cat account on Instagram! You MUST follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/foster_kittens/" target="_blank">@foster_kittens</a>! It's a family in Seattle who foster kittens and is so much fun to watch as they get new kittens every so often. I love that they often post videos full of purring. Especially when I'm away from my own kitties.<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-84935423605981365982017-03-08T05:30:00.000-08:002017-03-08T05:30:17.497-08:00#adaywithoutwomen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://amysmartgirls.com/march-8th-a-day-without-a-woman-1b0c1fd87bba#.yw3e2hckx" target="_blank">Happy International Women's Day! </a><br />
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After a month away, I'm back in Seattle.<br />
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Along with a cute pink raincoat, some new shoes and gifts I stuffed in my suitcase coming home, I'm bringing with me a changed perspective.<br />
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The project Jason directed (I'll post it when it's out!) was produced by an awesome production company based in Amsterdam. Thanks to the amazing people we worked with, I learned first hand that attitudes towards work/life balance seem totally different in Amsterdam than in the U.S. Personal wellbeing is a priority there, whether for yourself or for your co-workers. The idea that being caught up on sleep, taking time out for vacations and being with your family, even going for a walk, getting fresh air or doing yoga- all of these things make you more productive in the hours you're working. And overall, the idea that there are more important things in life than work- this is what I take home with me.<br />
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The silly thing is, all of these pressures to work more and work longer hours and never vacation, these are ideas I've forced on myself since I run the company I work for! It's time to make a change.<br />
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So today, I will do yoga at noon, and I won't feel guilty that I should be somewhere else working. I will be present there. And tonight, I'll make Jason sit down and eat dinner with me. Something we haven't done at home in ages.<br />
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Fun posts about my time in Amsterdam and Lisbon coming soon! </div>
Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-67153590204175245312017-02-20T05:00:00.000-08:002017-02-20T05:00:03.024-08:00Fresh Mint Tea<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I love it when I'm traveling and I come across something so wonderful, yet so simple I can easily recreate it at home. That's how I'm feeling about fresh mint tea right now. In Amsterdam most cafes serve it. It's so simple too- just a bunch of fresh mint steeped in hot water and it tastes amazing. I prefer it with a little honey.<br />
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This will definitely become a staple for me back in Seattle :) I feel like I might need to get some clear mugs though, part of the fun is how pretty it looks! </div>
Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-71589438413946114802017-02-17T16:18:00.001-08:002017-02-17T16:18:39.797-08:00Friday Roundup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Olá de Lisboa! Jason and I are in Lisbon, Portugal for a few days for a shoot. This is a beautiful city. I'm loving all of the color and painted tiles, but I think my favorite thing about Lisbon is the amazing seafood. And after the snow in Amsterdam last week, it's been lovely to be somewhere a bit warmer, sunnier and filled with sidewalk cafes. <div>
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A friend of mine <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Chinsfoodtruck/" target="_blank">started a food truck!</a> If you're north of Seattle, check it out!</div>
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I'm into this<a href="http://honestlywtf.com/beauty/the-best-hair-accessory-from-nyfw-fall-2017-black-velvet-ribbon/" target="_blank"> black velvet ribbon look. </a></div>
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Today is #randomactsofkindnessday so <a href="https://www.facebook.com/uniladmag/videos/2608203329202710/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED" target="_blank">show someone some love. </a></div>
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-77506583855355420902017-02-15T05:37:00.001-08:002017-02-15T05:37:23.704-08:00Tile<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Have you heard of <a href="http://ssqt.co/mzbE49A" target="_blank">Tile</a>? It's one of those things that I thought everyone knew about, but I keep finding myself telling friends how amazing these are so I thought I should blog about it. Basically, it's just a little bluetooth chip thing that goes on you keys or in your wallet or on other things you might lose often, and when you can't find it, you just pull up the app on your phone and you can make the Tile beep so you can find it. Jason is constantly putting the car keys in weird places, in our bed, in the bathroom, etc. I'm more likely to just forget which purse I had the keys in last. Either way, problem solved.<br />
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Added bonus, say you have your keys, but you can't find your phone, just push on the Tile and it works in reverse and makes your phone beep. I can't tell you how much time these have saved me!<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-25974344503662373692017-02-14T15:01:00.003-08:002017-02-14T15:02:57.747-08:00Thoughts on Love...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I remember HATING this holiday in middle school and high school, when my friends had boys who liked them and I was so AWKWARD and thought no one would ever like me. I know I'm lucky that I didn't have to wait long and I met Jason when we were 18. Looking back on it, we were so young! For us, it worked that we grew up together. In some ways we have been very lucky, blessed (even though I feel cheesy using that word, it's true) in other ways, we've worked hard at it! Regardless, at this point we've been together FOREVER so I feel like I actually have the qualifications to speak as somewhat of an expert on the topic of love.<br />
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The most important thing I could tell ANYONE about love is that it's not a feeling.<br />
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Love is waking up every morning and choosing to want to be with the person you're committed to, even if they're being grumpy. Because when it's love, you can trust that they'll do the same for you when the roles reverse. Love is a verb, it's an action and sometimes it's something you have to remind yourself to do when life isn't feeling like the ending of a rom com. Love is something you have to work at. Fluttery feelings come and go. Love sticks around.<br />
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Lastly, as much as I wish I could keep this entirely happy, I know that's not where everyone is at in their relationship. Some require more work, and some just won't work. If you're not feeling like the relationship you're in is the right place for you, to remember that sometimes we need to choose to love ourselves and sometimes walking away is the right answer. It takes two people choosing to love to make the relationship work.<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-34337679836544090952017-02-10T08:22:00.000-08:002017-02-10T08:22:25.860-08:00Friday Roundup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello from a houseboat in Amsterdam! This is my view as I'm blogging this morning. That's the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montelbaanstoren" target="_blank">Mantelbaanstoren</a> out the window. It's very chilly and starting to snow slightly. Jason and I are spending the month in Europe for a commercial project. If you <a href="http://instagram.com/jennykoekoe" target="_blank">follow me on Instagram</a>, you might have seen that we were in Lisbon the last few days and it was beautiful and sunny! A nice break from Seattle, whereas Amsterdam weather has me feeling right at home :)<br />
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I might try and really live like the Dutch and <a href="https://stuffdutchpeoplelike.com/2015/03/15/dutch/" target="_blank">cook this</a> and <a href="https://stuffdutchpeoplelike.com/2011/03/06/hagelslag/" target="_blank">this</a> on the houseboat this weekend.<br />
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<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/topshop-mixed-rib-funnel-sweater/4597148?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=LIGHT%20BLUE" target="_blank">I'm eying this sweater</a>, looks like the perfect color & weight for going winter to spring.<br />
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<a href="https://medium.com/personal-growth/13-things-you-need-to-give-up-if-you-want-to-be-successful-44b5b9b06a26#.j545npzcp" target="_blank">This article</a> is speaking to me right now.<br />
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<a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-foster-father-sick-children-2017-story.html" target="_blank">A foster parent who's gone above and beyond</a>- Teresa sent me this, a great read.<br />
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<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jane-iredale-lipdrink-lip-balm-broad-spectrum-spf-15/3116476?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=FOREVER%20PINK" target="_blank">This lip balm</a> is keeping my lips happy in all this winter weather.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/getfandom/videos/10155043019142300/" target="_blank">A different take on Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" :)</a><br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-67173118447413931082017-02-09T11:12:00.002-08:002017-02-09T11:13:34.178-08:00Fiona Maeve: Seven and Eight Months <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fiona is now eight months old! Her little personality is starting to shine through and I seriously can't wait to get to know this little girl. Just this weekend she started to get the hang of gently petting Rafa and I could see the beginnings of a toddler emerging.<br />
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She continues to be a sweet, easy-going, roll with the punches baby. She is eating solids (loves mac n'cheese, cinnamon apples, peas, and baby mum mums), sitting up without support, and putting everything in sight in her mouth. She ADORES her big brother and Rafa, loves to laugh, enjoys having a lot of people around (I'm surrounded by extroverts!), and has a blast splashing in the bath with her big brother. She's not quite crawling and barely rolling over so we are trying to encourage her to start moving a bit more. That chill personality of hers isn't giving her much motivation! </div>
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Love you sweet Fiona!<br />
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Also: Mylo wanted to get in on the fun:<br />
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Teresa http://www.blogger.com/profile/05319134894491202409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-59642041703778911312017-02-09T01:56:00.001-08:002017-02-09T01:56:27.938-08:00Favorites: Winter 2017<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been awhile since I've done one of these! Here's what I'm loving these days...<br />
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1. <a href="https://store.ironcurtainpress.com/collections/the-future-is-still-female/products/the-future-is-still-female" target="_blank">This card made by Iron Curtain Press</a>, proceeds go to Planned Parenthood. I bought a bunch and have been mailing encouraging notes to friends :)<br />
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2. <a href="http://www.evanhealy.com/index.php/rose-petal-facial-tonic-hydrosoul-212.html" target="_blank">Evan Healy Rose Petal Hydrosol</a>...this is perfect on fresh clean skin or on top of makeup.<br />
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3. I've been listening to a variety of podcasts lately...<br />
<a href="http://www.wbur.org/modernlove/2017/02/01/on-the-precipice-wings-spread-modern-love" target="_blank">This episode of "Modern Love"</a>was great.<br />
<a href="https://www.acast.com/whatittakes/ruth-bader-ginsburg-justice-for-all" target="_blank">The Ruth Bader Ginsburg episode of "What It Takes"</a> was very inspiring.<br />
<a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/609/it%E2%80%99s-working-out-very-nicely" target="_blank">"This American Life" did an episode on the travel ban</a>...I can't imagine how heartbreaking and frustrating this has been for those effected, but TAL did a great job of presenting one man's story.<br />
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4. <a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/boy-brow" target="_blank">Glossier's Boy Brow</a>... This is the best brow product I've found. It's like all the best parts of every brow product rolled into one. I bought it for my mom and sister for Christmas to share the love. PS. <a href="http://bff.glossier.com/ekJzQ" target="_blank">Use this link to get 20% off! </a><br />
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5. <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ugg-classic-ii-genuine-shearling-lined-short-boot-women/4367020?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=CHESTNUT%20SUEDE" target="_blank">Uggs</a>... I've had one pair for 10 years, and as much as I'd like to spend my money on fun and fancy shoes, I finally broke down and bought a new pair and I'm so glad I did! I wear these daily in the winter. So perfect for going to and from yoga, wearing around the house when it is freezing and well, if you're me, wearing pretty much anywhere else too.<br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2lubNqb" target="_blank"><i>Ready Player One</i></a> by Ernest Cline...this is like <i>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory </i>meets <i>Hunger Games </i>with tons of 80's references mixed in.<br />
<i><a href="http://amzn.to/2kL2GBL" target="_blank">Bad Feminist</a> </i>by Roxane Gay...the label of "feminist" has always been intimidating to me, and it's refreshing to hear that from someone else as well.<br />
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-77932905961207168432017-02-07T09:01:00.000-08:002017-02-07T09:01:21.689-08:00Macklemore for Columbia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This video, directed by Jason and produced by yours truly came out last week and I forgot to share it with you all! We had so much fun working with Columbia this past fall and shooting up at Mt. Rainier. I love it when shoot days are a walk through the woods :) </div>
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471072470268467242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894782913322969057.post-41296595242161283932017-02-03T16:07:00.000-08:002017-02-03T16:10:19.651-08:00Friday Roundup <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Friday! It's been a long week for me with Patrick out of town and about a million things on my "to do" list. I'm ready for a relaxing weekend at home. What are you up to this weekend?<br />
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<a href="http://www.avclub.com/article/coming-america-19-movies-about-us-immigration-249435?utm_content=Main&utm_campaign=SF&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMarketing">Great list of movies</a> for a rainy weekend.<br />
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Excited for <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2017/02/serial-creators-announce-new-podcast-series.html">this podcast</a>!<br />
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LOVE <a href="http://ellentube.com/videos/0_vqejmhmw">Ellen</a>. <br />
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Also, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ellen-drew-barrymore-swipe_us_58936c53e4b06f344e406b9a">Drew on her show </a>was pretty fantastic. Will you watch her <a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/monkeysee/2017/02/03/512908217/santa-clarita-diet-a-visceral-netflix-comedy-fleshes-out-suburban-angst">new TV series</a>?? I'm on the fence.<br />
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How to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/03/style/trump-women-dress-code-white-house.html">dress like a woman. </a><br />
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Loving this <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/justina-blakeney-selamat-furniture-collection-241417?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Category%2FChannel%3A+Main">Jungalow furniture</a>.<br />
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This is <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2017/02/modern-etiquette-handling-difficult-conversations-online.html">more relevant </a>than ever.<br />
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BQAj6QcgIeb/?taken-by=bymariandrew&hl=en">Truth</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://witanddelight.com/2017/01/just-checking-words-ban-vocabulary/">Words to banish</a> from your vocabulary.<br />
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What Leslie Jones was saying on SNL last week really hit home with me. Just like her, the things I remember learning in school during Black History Month didn't go much beyond "I have a dream" and George Washington Carver. Why didn't we learn about the AMAZING women that the movie <i>Hidden Figures </i>is based on? Regardless of race, as a female who wasn't super into math, this could have been incredibly encouraging to me.</div>
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Last year, the NY Times published an interactive <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/projects/cp/national/unpublished-black-history" target="_blank">"Unpublished Black History"</a> of never before seen photos from different moments in black history. It's a fascinating. Check it out. </div>
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