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My weekend: unscripted.

I had big plans for this weekend. I didn’t have many ‘actual’ plans, so I was going to do many, many productive things. I was going to install a new blog design, go shopping for maternity clothes, maybe get my … Continue reading

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Overcoming pregnancy hormones with thankfulness (or something like that).

Confession: I’ve been in a shit mood this week. Not the kind of shit mood that makes other people run away from me, but the kind that leaves me generally feeling defeated. The week was off to a bad start … Continue reading

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Lasagna and dreamcoats and March Madness and baby bumps… It’s been busy around here!

Before I even get started, I want to tell you that (after avoiding it for a year) I setup a Facebook Page for ‘Two Martinis’. If any of you have any tips on effectively using Facebook for blogging, let me … Continue reading

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One day I’m going to be able to stretch my leg straight up by my ear. Today is not that day.

Do you know what’s intimidating? Trying out a new gym / gym class / etc. Am I the only one who gets super intimidated and scared to try out a workout I’ve never done before?! Well, the other week I bit … Continue reading

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Running on empty but kind of loving it.

I can’t lie, guys, I’m tired this week. Life is just getting plain hectic lately. This week was filled with church group and dinners with girlfriends (I went to Slurping Turtle and Hannah’s Bretzel and just loved every second of each … Continue reading

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