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a love of Dublin pizza: with my dad
Happy Thursday! Today is the final day of voting for round one of the #MaximCoverGirl contest! Click here to cast a free daily vote and...
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a love of Dublin pizza: Dublin Pizza Company
Happy Wednesday! How are you doing? Are you taking time to check-in with yourself and give yourself the care, love, and attention you...
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a love of Dublin pizza: Manifesto
Happy Tuesday! How are you doing? Are you taking time to check-in with yourself and give yourself the care, love, and attention you need?...
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technology and theatre
Happy Monday! Can you believe it’s June already? It has been a rough couple of days in Los Angeles given the protests, rioting, and...
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Black Lives Matter
Hey y’all, happy Sunday! Though it doesn’t necessarily feel that happy, does it? I’ve written probably 5 different iterations of this...
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brown bread ice cream
Happy Saturday! You made it to the weekend! You’re a superstar, and I’m super proud of you! Today's post is my 31st post in a row,...
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American vs. European Cell Phone Providers
Happy Friday! Yay! You made it to one of my favorite days of the week! In all honesty, I think each day of the week is special in its own...
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not just mac's... supermac's
Happy Thursday! I am loving this 4 day workweek, how about you?! If you didn’t get a chance to read yesterday’s post - “aren’t gas...
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aren't gas stations amazing?!
Happy Hump Day!! Even with the shortened week, you’re halfway through it! If you didn't get a chance to read yesterday's post -...
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conversations with strangers and #basic meals
Happy Tuesday!! How was your long weekend? Did you have any fun Memorial Day plans?! If you didn't get a chance to read yesterday's post,...
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you can vote now!!
Voting is now live, so please help me become the next Maxim CoverGirl!! When I considered applying to the Maxim CoverGirl contest, I had...
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the next maxim cover girl!!
Happy Sunday! I hope you had a restful, fun Saturday, and I hope you are enjoying a peaceful Sunday as part of a nice Memorial Day...
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kindness at... the airport??
Happy Saturday! And congratulations - you made it to the weekend!! I bet you don't necessarily get warm and fuzzy feelings when you think...
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bob seger, a cèilidh, and arthur's seat
Happy Friday! Bwah bwah bwah! You made it! Did this week fly or what?! How’s everything going with you? Are you still under...
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scottish sombreros and jam, thank you
Happy Thursday! The weekend is nearly in sight! How has this week been for you? Hopefully you’re doing ok and doing the best you can,...
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gwyneth paltrow's (improv) sliding doors
Happy Wednesday! You’ve made it to hump day - halfway through the week! How’s everything been going? If you didn’t get a chance to read...
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the world's most magical toilet
Happy Tuesday! How was your Monday? Anyone else feel like they had really force themselves to be productive yesterday? Don’t get me...
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the banshee labyrinth... or, my first time trying buckfast
Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Hopefully you found time for some fun, creative outlets for yourself. I spent my Sunday sleeping in,...
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fudge and haggis, quite the dynamic duo
Happy Sunday! Sunday has to be one of my favorite days of the week because it’s mostly about resting and getting ready for the new week...
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oh i just can't wait to be kingggg
Yay! It’s Saturday! Bwah bwah bwah! You made it to the weekend! I’m proud of you, cutie; you did it! If you didn’t get a chance to read...
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the boy who lived and the musical rapper
Happy Friday!! You know what that means, right? Tomorrow’s the weekend! You’re nearly there! If you didn’t get a chance to read...
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the beginning of the journey to the land of outlander
Happy Thursday, and welcome back to your shelter-in-home virtual tour! Just want to check in really quickly - How are you doing? You...
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bus singalongs and the okey dokey karaoke origin story
Happy hump day, everyone! You've made it halfway through the week! How has your life been? Are you still sheltering-in-home like me,...
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craft beer, romper season, and volcano magic
Happy Tuesday, and welcome back to your guided virtual tour! The Italian adventures continue today with an ill-outfitted trek up Mount...
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