tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75506941406126549592024-02-19T04:08:35.648-06:00Cherish's WorldWelcome to the random and often unimportant ramblings of my life and the lives of those fortunate enough to be a part of it... enjoy!TheRealCherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945466856530138600noreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550694140612654959.post-35195260860285258082014-04-09T11:05:00.002-05:002014-04-09T11:10:07.334-05:00I Moved!!!<h2>
check out the new format and look over at <a href="http://therealcherish.com/"><span style="font-size: x-large;">therealcherish.com</span></a>!!</h2>
TheRealCherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945466856530138600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550694140612654959.post-57819655344454435932014-02-16T22:40:00.002-06:002014-02-16T22:40:59.335-06:00Black Matte Nail PolishI've noticed the steadily popular black nail polish trend isn't going away, and I couldn't help but try it for myself. After seeing an ad recently that featured a black-on-black french manicure (matte base and shiny tips, which is <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=matte+black+nail+polish&espv=210&es_sm=91&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=b5IBU_LfEYTsyQGpjIG4Cg&ved=0CEQQsAQ&biw=1066&bih=627" target="_blank">all over google images</a>) I decided to go for a matte black look and daydream about having enough skill to make it a french someday. In the end I liked it a lot!<br />
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<br />TheRealCherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945466856530138600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550694140612654959.post-57318718713675097462014-02-15T22:41:00.000-06:002014-02-15T22:41:19.608-06:00Valentine's Day RecapI had an amazing Valentine's Day in Chicago last night!! The day started with a coworker lunch at <a href="http://www.unclebubs.com/" target="_blank">Uncle Bub</a>'s BBQ in Westmont where they were giving out carnations to the ladies...<br />
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followed by a work place delivery of <a href="http://www.garrettpopcorn.com/" target="_blank">Garrett's Popcorn</a> (Chicago Mix - cheese + caramel).<br />
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After a horrible bout with traffic, my guy ordered an <a href="https://uber.com/invite/ubercherish" target="_blank">Uber</a>, who's amazing driver Mark presented me with a beautiful rose and a note from <a href="https://uber.com/invite/ubercherish" target="_blank">Uber</a>.<br />
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The highlight of the day was the amazing pre-fixe dinner at <a href="http://www.pastoralartisan.com/" target="_blank">Bar Pastoral</a> - a cheese and wine bistro in the Lakeview neighborhood. The menu is below, followed by the amazing dishes that were served...<br />
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We started with the spiked cupid cocktails and mini pancakes with creme fresh and strawberry jam.</div>
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The hand pulled mozzarella was my fav dish, by far! It was amazing...<br />
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Proscuitto and cheese curds with arugula...<br />
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Beef cheeks and celery root puree...<br />
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... everything was topped off with cake pops...<br />
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...and they sent us home with some salted chocolate chip cookies for a cab-ride snack!<br />
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All in all, it was a great night and I can't wait to go back!!<br />
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We also celebrated this weekend at the Polar Beer Fest at Rock Bottom Brewery in the Loop. While I'm not a cold weather person, I layered on the <a href="http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/pro-hyperwarm-fitted-max-shield-half-zip-training-top/pid-774275/pgid-1496029" target="_blank">Nike Pro Hyperwarm</a> and <a href="http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/womens-ua-authentic-coldgear-fitted-tight/pid1240222-001" target="_blank">Under Armour Cold Gear</a> to keep me warm. I'm also not a beer drinker so it was more about the friends and festivities for me.</div>
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TheRealCherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945466856530138600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550694140612654959.post-13150297763916029832014-01-15T11:57:00.000-06:002014-01-15T11:57:33.692-06:00Another Lovely Founders Day! Skee-wee!!!Happy Founders Day to the Lovely Ladies of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_Kappa_Alpha" target="_blank">Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc</a>!<br />
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As I approach my 15th (whew, I'm old!) anniversary as and AKA, I can't help but get excited about the awesome women in my life whom I call sorors!! We've been together for college homecomings, baby showers, weddings, parties, vacations, sleepovers and every life event in between. Though I have thousands of photos, here are some of my fav moments over the years...<br />
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TheRealCherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945466856530138600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550694140612654959.post-71562801076765751032013-12-09T22:59:00.001-06:002013-12-09T22:59:29.949-06:00Winter is demanding respect...<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQkdwoDzV2BTj6ebw1m25zdg8A20SL9dfuAs7PWQJiG6-d1zk-65aOU7IwofX07LPlAMAn3FBV5ZHEdkupAXE1lKTc_TTblge4ZiABeVbb5lXX1OZld1F_Zu4C53hdwUgfjgTyh6oCr4/s1600/wp_ss_20131209_0002-769949.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQkdwoDzV2BTj6ebw1m25zdg8A20SL9dfuAs7PWQJiG6-d1zk-65aOU7IwofX07LPlAMAn3FBV5ZHEdkupAXE1lKTc_TTblge4ZiABeVbb5lXX1OZld1F_Zu4C53hdwUgfjgTyh6oCr4/s320/wp_ss_20131209_0002-769949.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5955623151271568946" /></a></p><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.</div>TheRealCherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945466856530138600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550694140612654959.post-39964679040299563822013-05-28T08:48:00.000-05:002013-05-28T08:48:11.577-05:00Daily InspirationSometimes I reflect back on this poem when I need a little inspiration and motivation to remind myself to keep reaching for the stars...<br />
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“<strong>Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.</strong> Our deepest fear is that we are powerful <strong>beyond measure</strong>. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, <strong>Who am I</strong> to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? <strong>You are a child of God</strong>. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. <strong>We are all meant to shine,</strong> as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; <strong>it's in everyone</strong>. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, <strong>our presence automatically liberates others</strong>.” - Marrian Williamson</blockquote>
TheRealCherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945466856530138600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550694140612654959.post-30358784695632108952013-05-10T17:30:00.000-05:002013-05-10T17:30:02.233-05:00Easter Trip to DC (Recap)I spent my Easter weekend in DC with my cousin Cheryl this year. She's the amazing food genius behind The <a href="http://neuroticbaker.com/" target="_blank">Neurotic Baker</a> blog. I have the pleasure of helping her with a few of her creations and being the live-in taste tester for a weekend. I swear I almost moved in with her after she made the vanilla whoopie pies below. Enjoy the recap...<br />
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Brunch at <a href="http://www.dgsdelicatessen.com/" target="_blank">DGS Delicatessen</a>... The Potato Latkes and Crispy Pastrami were TO DIE FOR. The bottom pic is the DGS Reuben, which was good, but I wished I had ordered the pastrami sandwich because I just couldn't get enough of it!<br />
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Then we took a trip to <a href="http://www.horaceanddickies.com/" target="_blank">Horace and Dickies</a>... after seeing a line down the street everytime we passed by this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQhFQILmLtE" target="_blank">Man vs Food approved</a> spot, we couldn't take it anymore. The fish was AWESOME and the "atmosphere" was as memorable as they come. We took our "sandwich" - four filets and 2 pieces of white bread - and camped out next door at the Hookah lounge's outdoor seating area.</div>
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Farm Eggs, Spinach, Parmesan Reggiano, Red Pepper Chili Oil</div>
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Breakfast at <a href="http://www.dinerdc.com/" target="_blank">The Diner</a> was prety good... except the "grits". They called it grits on the menu but it was weird, thick grains, and super creamy. The creamy part was fine but the big grains was a little awkward. Either way, the food was overall pretty good. We tried to get mimosas, but the waiter reminded us that it was only 8:30 AM and drinks don't start until 10. Hey. I was on vacation! No judgement.</div>
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A couple of scenic shots from the city and the <a href="http://www.nps.gov/mlkm/index.htm" target="_blank">Martin Luther King Jr Memorial</a> that I finally got to visit at the National Mall!</div>
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TheRealCherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945466856530138600noreply@blogger.comWashington, DC, USA38.8951118 -77.036365838.697374800000006 -77.3590893 39.0928488 -76.7136423tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550694140612654959.post-71370540698056605792013-05-10T08:54:00.000-05:002013-05-10T09:19:19.636-05:00Home Goods Randomness<span style="font-family: inherit;">We were in Home Goods yesterday and I came across this old leather briefcase in the "vintage decor" section... Pretty cool, if I might say so myself. Do you carry it? Use it for decoration? I have no idea! Either way, it looked pretty cool. </span><br />
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Sent from my BlackBerry®TheRealCherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945466856530138600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550694140612654959.post-64825294652181503342013-05-03T16:41:00.000-05:002013-05-10T09:23:48.798-05:00Chicago C2E2 Comic Book Expo (Recap)My new man is a nerd. And so am I. Which makes for some very mentally stimulating dates... such as last weekend's outing to the Comic Book Expo. My first, but he's a regular. The artists were amazing, the costumes were aboslutely awesome and overall it was a great time! Totally inspired, I'm even considering dressing up next year... *wink*<br />
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...crazy costumes...</div>
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... talented artists...</div>
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... the man picking up a few items....</div>
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... and we grabbed this Chicago themed print from <u><span style="color: #0099cc;"><span class="username js-action-profile-name">@carlationsart</span></span></u></div>
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Oh, and I absolutely adored this print from <a href="http://sarahsatrun.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Satrun</a>! Its on my list of things to order!</div>
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Having a drop of Irish blood that I can trace is reason enough to celebrate St Patrick's Day to the fullest!! Got this awesome "Kiss Me I'm Detroitish" tee from <a href="http://www.inkdetroit.com/">www.inkdetroit.com</a>... Still recovering on Monday... <br />
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<strong>Wii</strong> - My Wii is getting more use in the first week of January than it did in 2012 as a while. This was the best (and probably the only) gift my brother got me as an adult!<br />
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<strong>HuluPlus</strong> - Hulu is nice. I used to watch the free shows online a lot years ago and hadn't been doing so as much. Now, without cable, this is a great way to watch some of my favorite TV shows on the larger screen - Scandal, Tonight Show, etc... <br />
Pros: Watching shows and series on TV and on computer<br />
Cons: Selections are limited; Movie selections are questionable at best; Did not work well with Wii via wifi (skipped a lot)<br />
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<strong>Netflix</strong> - The current love of my life!! I watched all four seasons of both Mad Men and Breaking Bad and a host of great B-list movies, documentaries and even some more current films via Netflix. Works seamless on the Wii and I also use the app on my laptop, iPad and Windows phone.<br />
Pros: Watching shows and series on TV and computer; App works seamless across my technology<br />
Cons: Movies and shows are not the most current - have to wait for Season 5 to come out<br />
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<strong>Redbox</strong> - There is a Redbox kiosk in my office building, my grocery store, my neighborhood gas station.... they are everywhere. Very convenient for that moment when you're leaving work and decide a movie would be a great way to end the evening.<br />
Pros: Inexpensive, especially if you forget to return for a day; Lots of options, including new movies<br />
Cons: Can't forget to return or it racks up<br />
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<strong>Antenna</strong> - I purchased an antenna from best Buy only to realize that my TV was pre-digital transition, so I also ordered a digital converter from Amazon... waiting for that to ship and arrive. In the meantime, I can pick up about 5 channels on the antenna - weather, two Christian channels and only one that comes in clear with old TV shows like Knight Rider.<br />
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Upfront costs - buying a new TV wasn't an option, so I worked with what I had and bought the following accessories to enhance my experience (should have been more patient and checked for price matches or just used Amazon because clearly I overpaid for each one in Best Buy):<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketfish%26%23153%3B+-+LAN+Adapter+for+Nintendo+Wii/9188611.p?id=1218051663723&skuId=9188611&st=wii ethernet&cp=1&lp=2" target="_blank">Rocketfish LAN adapter for Wii</a> for $14.99 (even lower now; Hulu Plus was horrible without this)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/RCA+-+Amplified+Indoor+Off-Air+HDTV+Antenna/8280843.p?id=1171058630563&skuId=8280843&st=hd antenna&cp=1&lp=2" target="_blank">RCA Amplified Indoor Antenna</a> for $40.99 (even lower now)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DVZXC0/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00" target="_blank">Zinwell Digital to Analog TV Converter</a> for $45.00 (its been a week and the thing still hasn't shipped... come on Amazon....)</li>
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Pros: Saving plenty of money each month on cable. With the bundle I'm saving $40/month now, after my bundle would have expired the savings are more like $60/month (not including upgraded channel selection or premium channels).<br />
Cons: No sports! Which is ok for me - luckily I have friends, or 2 cool neighborhood bars within walking distance or I can watch online<br />
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Considering the switch?? HuluPlus has a 2 week FREE trial offer if you sign up through my referral code!<br />
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This year I participated in the Susan G Komen 3-Day 60 Mile walk. I was a little nervous leading up to the date - I mean, 60 miles is a lot!!! After the car accident last year I had been taking it easy and slowly building my strength back up through physical therapy sessions. This walk would be my first big attempt at something even remotely athletic and I prayed non-stop that my back and neck wouldn't give me any pain. Overall, it wasn't too bad! I'm sure some of that was probably attributed to my numb feet and aching legs taking most of my attention, but we did it!!!<br />
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For those who have never participated in the 3-Day walk, its a grueling 3 days of approx 20 miles of walking a day. 22-18-20 were the numbers we were given as daily mileage, but most of us agreed that these were "Komen miles" and the actual routes were each a couple of miles longer! So on day 1 - the longest of the days - I was sore, aching and I don't even know how my feet kept going, but they did. </div>
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While the useful and tasty items included are cool, the real start here are the slogans and comments. This must have been a truly exciting project for everyone involved! I took a few photos for your entertainment...<br />
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The box came in a very strong black bag with a warning label "Open in case of Armageddon" and below it "Radiation dampening and RF-shielded bag. In case of emergency, bag may be inflated and used as a floatation device."<br />
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The box was labeled for the "Apocalypse" and sealed extra tight...<br />
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The dramatic dark colors, "scientific" fonts and extra features such as the aluminum panel all gave us second thoughts as to whether we might actually need this in a few days!!</div>
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A close-up of the contents... whisky (with a note to remember that the bottle is "portable"), rope (not to be used too close to the whiskey), duct tape with a "not edible" warning label, soap - to keep it clean, anti-rad pills (i.e. tic tacs), a glow stick which can also be used for light during surgical procedures, a chocolate bar that provides an aphrodisiac if needed, and a box of matches to burn the chocolate wrapper and prevent any zombies from following the smell. I can't forget the coffee labeled "Stay awake, stay alive!" and lastly, the white flag to wave, in the event you need to surrender!</div>
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Hands down the BEST and most creative I've seen so far! Kudos to the amazing designers of <a href="http://www.hexanine.com/" target="_blank">Hexanine</a>!<br />
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*bonus for all of you marketing and brand geeks - Check out their book <a href="http://www.hexanine.com/damngood/" target="_blank">Damn Good: Top Designers Discuss Their All-Time Favorite Projects</a>TheRealCherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945466856530138600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550694140612654959.post-88886922701582079522012-12-16T00:19:00.001-06:002013-02-28T12:52:28.899-06:00Don't give up - There are blessings around every cornerAfter such a rough time in 2011 (my grandmother's death, the car accident, and the 4.5 year "breakup") I came into 2012 with very low expectations of doing anything beyond my regular physical therapy appointments and late nights at work trying to catch up... but deep down inside I had high hopes for an amazing year. As the final weeks of 2012 are winding down, I can say 2012 has been an absolutely unforgettable year and every time I thought things were heading downhill, I learned that there are new blessings around every corner. Even the dark ones. <br />
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My motto for the year is posted below. Its a reminder that nothing is bigger than what God can do. Keep on trucking, and keep on believing. A little faith can go a long way.<br />
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As I enter my second Christmas season without my grandmother, I can feel her presence all the time... and not just because I wear her necklace nearly every day. The memories live strong and the love is ever apparent. As I read about the crazy events that are going on around this world, my heart aches for the families that are being destroyed and children's whose lives are being taken during what is supposed to be one of the happiest times of the year in a child's life. It makes you want to hold your loved ones a little tighter and say <strong><span style="color: purple;">"I love you"</span></strong> a little louder.TheRealCherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945466856530138600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550694140612654959.post-46890948359003923092012-10-28T15:51:00.000-05:002012-10-28T15:54:34.746-05:00Working on a Sunday<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBiyabau4cUdgN26xFlTeUTAX2dGy7DZYpwd2Y_2xjJHvqaSdv9ICkyorN2dN7ozbt_fJC-EwnlkZg7Nuh9WwugSZWKCJqWPb_nkClcEyX15ihZNsAO-exZW2HhGN1ajujxD571fte3eg/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HLTIwMTIxMDI4LTAwMzQ3LmpwZw%253D%253D%253F%253D-774746"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBiyabau4cUdgN26xFlTeUTAX2dGy7DZYpwd2Y_2xjJHvqaSdv9ICkyorN2dN7ozbt_fJC-EwnlkZg7Nuh9WwugSZWKCJqWPb_nkClcEyX15ihZNsAO-exZW2HhGN1ajujxD571fte3eg/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HLTIwMTIxMDI4LTAwMzQ3LmpwZw%253D%253D%253F%253D-774746" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5804466524091632386" /></a></p>I'd sooo much rather be blogging about the awesome heat wave we had earlier in the week, or the greek yogurt with fresh berries and granola that has become my daily snack, or the AWESOME time I had at Screams in the Park - the Rosemont, IL haunted house I screamed my way thru last night... Unfortunately, duty calls in the form of a 600-page document I have to review for tomorrow's meeting. I'll try not to gaze out the window too hard today...
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<br>Sent from my BlackBerry®TheRealCherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945466856530138600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550694140612654959.post-83865013540688834882012-08-30T10:52:00.001-05:002012-08-30T10:53:18.286-05:00Susan G Komen 3-Day in Michigan60 Miles. 3 Days. I can do that. Wait - I did that!!<br />
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I have sooooo much to talk about and as soon as I find the time I will have to share all of the amazing stories of <a href="http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?ac=AW1-BC3-2&gclid=CKyC6bfaj7ICFUG8KgodE2MAaA" target="_blank">my Komen 3 day journey</a> through the Metro Detroit suburbs with hundreds of men and women, all in the name of fighting, stopping and providing education on breast cancer. There are waaaaay to many pics to post in a single blog, so I'm sure it will take a few posts with plenty of fun captions to tell the amazing story of the weekend that helped inspire me to do more!<br />
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Come back soon and read all about it!<br />
#the3dayTheRealCherishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17945466856530138600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7550694140612654959.post-77826406603020821942012-07-20T15:39:00.000-05:002012-07-20T15:39:38.958-05:00The 6 People You Need in Your Corner (via FORBES)Read this post on <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/jessicahagy/2012/07/17/the-6-people-you-need-in-your-corner/" target="_blank">FORBES</a> today and had to share... great info! The original article, by Jessica Hagy, is posted <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/jessicahagy/2012/07/17/the-6-people-you-need-in-your-corner/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Nothing incredible is accomplished alone. You need others to help you, and you need to help others. With the right team, you can form a web of connections to make the seemingly impossible practically inevitable.<br />
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<strong>The Instigator:</strong><br />
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Someone who pushes you, who makes you think. Who motivates you to get up and go, and try, and make things happen. You want to keep this person energized, and enthusiastic. This is the voice of inspiration.<br />
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<strong>The Cheerleader:</strong><br />
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This person is a huge fan, a strong supporter, and a rabid evangelist for you and your work. Work to make this person rewarded, to keep them engaged. This is the voice of motivation.<br />
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<strong>The Doubter:</strong><br />
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This is the devil’s advocate, who asks the hard questions and sees problems before they arise. You need this person’s perspective. They are looking out for you, and want you to be as safe as you are successful. This is the voice of reason.<br />
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<strong>The Taskmaster:</strong><br />
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<strong>The Connector:</strong><br />
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This person can help you find new avenues and new allies. This person breaks through roadblocks into finds ways to make magic happen. You need this person to reach people and places you can’t. This is the voice of cooperation and community.<br />
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<strong>The Example:</strong><br />
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This is your mentor, you hero, your North Star. This is the person who you seek to emulate. This is your guiding entity, someone whose presence acts as a constant reminder that you, too, can do amazing things. You want to make this person proud. This is the voice of true authority.</div>
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I mean, I don't even like to DRIVE 60 miles to the outlet malls. I can barely ride a bike 5 miles and I hadn't jogged over a single miles in years until very recently (and by over a mile I literally mean 1.25 miles). My chiropractor and I are observing my training closely, but I am hopeful that on August 17th I will be in the best condition possible. <br />
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I have almost hit my minimum goal of $2300 as of today. I still have a little ways to go, but the support has been tremendous so far!! If you have a few bucks to donate to the cause, please click the link below! We are walking in honor and memory of friends, family members, coworkers and colleagues who have been affected by breast cancer, whether directly or through their own circles. Please take a moment to learn about the 3-day, 60 mile walk and all the lives that are touched by this annual fundraiser!<br />
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Since the Fourth falls on a Wednesday (stupid for work calendars) its only right we celebrate ALL WEEK!!! Since I didn't get to go back to Detroit and spend it with my family, it was only right that I have an equally appropriate meal in Chicago. Enter "Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles" in Oak Park, IL. (Un)Fortunately I have become a near regular at this place! My wallet forgives me, my waistline cringes unless I get up the energy to walk to two miles there) and my friends love me for bringing them along! </div>
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