tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59615096241428143482024-03-05T21:03:20.646-06:00Ginger FlairKassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.comBlogger233125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-36118139111511442002012-12-18T17:36:00.002-06:002012-12-18T17:36:27.104-06:00Good bye...yep, I'm leaving this blog. I really just don't have the time to focus on all the things I want to do...so something has to give. I will be keeping up a photography blog though (probably less frequent), so if you love me kindly find me over <a href="http://kassie-nichole.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here at Kassie Nichole Photography</a>! <br />
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xo, kassieKassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-40026570117039599512012-12-07T06:30:00.000-06:002012-12-07T06:30:00.468-06:00Top 5 Friday: Holiday Wishlist! :)<div style="text-align: center;">
So, <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>TWO </b></span>present-giving holiday’s are coming up - Christmas and....MY BIRTHDAY! Okay, so technically my birthday isn’t a holiday...well not a nationally recognized one anyway. :P
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So, here are my <b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Top 5 Wants</span></i></b> for this lovely gift-giving...and receiving season. :)</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007OZNZG0/ref=ms_sbrspot_3?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=1395862942&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000750701&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=04XNCQ115BQXMAD5A1SN" target="_blank">Kindle Paperwhite</a></span></div>
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<i>I have a secret - this has already been ordered! Brian is giving it to me for my birthday! It won't be here until Christmas, but that's okay!</i></div>
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<i>like the bauble statement necklace shown here. I also really love <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81214691/tiny-giraffe-necklace-in-gold?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">this giraffe one</a> on etsy!</i></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">5. T<a href="http://raygunsite.com/shop/our-book/the-midwest?osCsid=3sgv7bfmb82agkanbrgpphnok2" target="_blank">he Midwest: God's Gift to Planet Earth by Raygun</a></span></div>
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<i>Last time we were in Des Moines, Brian bought me a shirt from this shop <b>(love it!)</b> and I saw this book. I was already interested and then Meanz from <a href="http://koi-story.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Koi Story</a> said it was good and so now I've decided I need it. :P</i></div>
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It's my Dad's birthday today...as I'm sure you've gathered. He's pretty awesome...and was about my age in that picture. lol. I really doubt he is aware of this blog, let alone reads it, but I love him so thought I'd share his birthday with the blog world. :)</div>
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Kassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-60792688347674060812012-12-01T10:19:00.001-06:002012-12-01T10:19:38.094-06:00Found words...<i>Please take me into your arms</i><br />
<i>hold me until I struggle for release</i><br />
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<i>don't release me.</i><br />
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<i>I am yours forever.</i><br />
<i>I breathe in your love.</i><br />
<i>I drink in your lust.</i><br />
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<i>take me as I am</i><br />
<i>take me as you please</i><br />
<i>I am desperate.</i><br />
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<i>desperate for these miles to disappear</i><br />
<i>desperate to feel your lips on mine</i><br />
<i>desperate for your hands to roam my eager body</i><br />
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<i>Kiss me hard</i><br />
<i>let our halves become one</i><br />
<i>and absorb me as I absorb you</i><br />
<i>don't leave me again lover</i><br />
<i>keep me forever.</i><br />
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I recently rediscovered my old DeviantArt account and I found this poem I wrote. Here's the thing, upon first reading it I thought ...I can't believe I wrote that. I was shocked at the ...intensity of it and, frankly, I think it's good, ha. I do know when I wrote it and who it was referencing. It makes me a bit sad, because at the time what I thought was passion, was really just intensity. I think that happens sometimes with love and desires. I wrestled with the idea of sharing this, because it does make me feel a little raw. It is a direct window into my mind and heart at that moment in my life. It makes me sorta feel like I just posted a nude photo of myself. HA! But, I'd like to tap into that sort of intense creativity again, because I feel like I've lost it. And on that note, I will share one more.<br />
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my mind relentlessly refuses my pleads.<br />
focus. FOCUS!<span style="font-size: x-small;"> if only for a second.</span><br />
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my soul is wet with emotion.<br />
I can't see or breathe or <b>be</b><br />
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It's everything and it's nothing<br />
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my mind is paralyzed by a <b>scream.</b><br />
a scream from my own abused tongue.<br />
<i>oh god,</i> i gasp for a new life.<br />
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Have a good weekend. :)Kassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-54237813637700862112012-11-30T06:30:00.000-06:002012-11-30T06:30:03.116-06:00Top 5 FRIDAY! <div style="text-align: center;">
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5. Oh dear. Like I needed another tattoo idea. This is fantastic!</div>
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<b><i>Have a great freakin weekend!</i></b></div>
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Kassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-76236169575451994282012-11-28T20:56:00.000-06:002012-11-28T20:56:05.621-06:00Portrait of a Girl...<div style="text-align: center;">
A very lovely <i>woman </i>(not girl, ha), whom I call my best friend! Did I use "whom" correctly there? It felt right so I went with it, probably wrong though. Oh well! My bestie played model for me and the photos turned out <b>fan-FREAKIN-tastic</b>! See for yourself. :)</div>
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Kassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-11903312803195097182012-11-23T06:30:00.000-06:002012-11-23T06:30:00.446-06:00Top 5 Fridays: 90s!!Alright, today’s Top 5 Friday....<br />
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I know, I know. It’s the day after Thanksgiving so I should do something with that, but I feel like all that has already been covered this week! So...<br />
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I’m going to try to span the whole decade with this, but I will probably fail as I’m thinking mid-late 90s. Keep in mind this is the Top 5 bands/musicians/singers, not songs. ‘Cuz my list would look much different if it were songs. For example, I think The Way by Fastball (and that whole album) was amazing, but they were kind of a one hit wonder, so yea. Maybe I should do that one week, top 5 one hit wonders! lol I won’t lie...I can’t remember if I listened to all of these in the 90s, could have been early 2000s, ha. And I know there are some embarrassing ones I DID listen too, but won’t be making this list (think Xtina and Ms. Spears).<br />
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1. Alanis Morissette<br />
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A few I didn’t include but want to mention. Matchbox Twenty, because I feel that the hull of their work came in the next decade. Madonna, just because I personally put her in my “80s” category. Some others yet... Bush, Sublime, The Cranberries and Oasis. All of which I love ...now, but didn’t listen to them as much in the 90s. :P<br />
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<b>So...who are your Top 5 90s Artists?</b> Leave me a comment OR Link up with your blog below! :)<br />
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There are so many things to be thankful for - and family is right at the top of that list. </div>
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I hope you all are spending a lovely day with yours and enjoying lots of great food, I know I am!</div>
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P.s. Don’t forget Top 5 Friday tomorrow! If you want to link up it’s going to be your Top 5 Fav 90s Artists!</div>
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But I think these ones are also worth mentioning: Little Women, Frosty the Snowman, The Santa Clause,, A Charlie Brown Christmas. This is my FAVORITE time of year, I absolutely LOVE the holidays! :)</div>
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What isn’t there to be thankful for? My health, my job, my friends, my family, Brian. Life is good. :)</div>
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I don’t know how to answer this question. I look most like my Mom and I’m like her in some other ways too, like we have a similar laugh. But, I definitely have my Dad’s stubbornness, sometime quick temper & affinity for good beer. :)</div>
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I was driving to work the other day and for whatever reason a very specific memory popped into my head. I was at my best friend’s childhood home sitting on her old bed, surrounded by boxes of her stuff. We had graduated college by now and she had ended things with her long time, live in boyfriend. At the time, I was working at a local ice cream shop, because I couldn’t find a “real” job...with my 4 year degree. So, obviously I took her some of the best ice cream in the midwest to attempt to cheer her up (Seriously, if you are ever in the Quad Cities find a Whitey’s ice cream and order ANYTHING.) I don’t know if the ice cream and company helped, but it definitely didn’t hurt.</div>
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On reflection of this memory, I just thought “Wow.” We both were at very strange, awkward and disappointing time in our lives. In those moments there is no way that we could have imagined what our lives would become. I can’t speak for her, but at the time I just thought my life was...I don’t know. Not going anywhere. I’d spent my entire life in school and had nothing to show for it. That’s how I felt anyway. And, I assume, at the time she also felt sad and disappointed for spending so much time on a relationship that didn’t work out. I feel like this is a safe assumption as she is my bestie after all AND that’s how I often feel after a relationship ends.</div>
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Things have changed. She’s happily married now and she has a job she enjoys (which she didn’t at the time). She owns a home with her hubby, she’s healthy and looks great. From my view she’s happy and has a great life. I have a “real” job now (though I don’t love it, pays the bills!) and am in a great relationship. We live together and are planning a future together. See, at the time we were still kids, still figuring it out, still in over our heads. Now, well I’m still figuring shit out, but as an adult. More life experience or something. And on the occasion that I do get in over my head, I realize that I have amazing people like Tegan and Brian and my family and friends, to help me get back on top.</div>
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I realize this post is very much a stream-of-consciousness sort of thing. I apologize if it’s confusing. I don’t really have any point to this train of thought. Maybe I do...friendship is important. Real friendship is, anyway. Nurture the bonds with those you care about.</div>
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Kassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-71707934586908572762012-11-16T17:07:00.000-06:002012-11-16T17:07:40.065-06:00Top 5 Friday: On the Road Tunes :)A thought occurred to me...<b>would anyone be interested in doing a link up with this?</b> Might be fun to get some more people involved. So yea, let me know. :)<br />
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I’m a day late, but better late than never, eh? I wore this last week sometime - I should have taken the photos outside. BUT. There were people out back - like neighbors and such. It was getting dark already and I really wanted to change into my sweats, so you get to see my crazy bookcase. :) Is it just me or does this outfit feel a little...hm, "country gal"? Meh.</div>
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Probably one of my more expensive outfits to date. It’s cool though, winter outfits will be more since I’m wearing more! I still did some good thrifty shopping there! Actually, I should take the “thrifty” out of that sentence. Sure, I found some good deals (that dress is another from Modcloth’s 70% off sale), but it’s all new, nothing actually thrifted.</div>
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And yea, I only have 3 pictures this week - seriously I had this stupid look on my face or crazy eyes in every photo. It was weird. HA.</div>
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Just for kicks enjoy this bonus photo of me...from when I was probably 3...or 5? I haven’t a clue. But it’s cute regardless! :P</div>
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<b>Reading... </b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Paleo-Customized-Whole-Foods-Lifestyle/dp/1936608758/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352739561&sr=8-1&keywords=practical+paleo" target="_blank">Practical Paleo by Diane Sanfilippo</a>. It's awesome...if you've never heard of the Paleo lifestyle or "Caveman" lifestyle, ha, I suggest looking into it. This book is a great place to start, it's informative in an interesting way and I'm really enjoying it.</div>
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<b>Watching... </b>We started <a href="http://www.amctv.com/shows/the-walking-dead" target="_blank">The Walking Dead</a> on netflix...omg, okay every - I.GET.IT. This show is flippin' amazing!</div>
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<b>Listening to...</b> a lot of <a href="http://8tracks.com/" target="_blank">8tracks</a> playlist. This site is pretty sweet! I'd recommend <a href="http://8tracks.com/rookiemag/americana#mix_set_id=78949554" target="_blank">this one</a>, <a href="http://8tracks.com/millsap7/rainy-day-mix#mix_set_id=78949554" target="_blank">this one</a> & <a href="http://8tracks.com/squal/covers-that-will-give-you-goosebumps#mix_set_id=78949554" target="_blank">this one</a>. Oh, and definitely <a href="http://8tracks.com/plez/only-a-fool" target="_blank">this one</a>. :)</div>
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<b>Working on... </b>some more photos (my bestie modeled for me for practice) & the family recipe book. Yep, I had no idea how huge of a project that was going to be. Ha, it's going to be awesome when it's finished!!</div>
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<b>Loving...</b> that I have this lovely Monday off. Thanks Vets for your service and all that you do above and beyond! :) Also<a href="http://recipesbyelizabeth.blogspot.com/2012/02/grain-free-blondies.html" target="_blank"> these grain-free Blondies</a>, <a href="http://shopruche.com/manhattan-evenings-hooded-cape.html?utm_source=CJ&utm_content=productfeed&utm_campaign=CJ_Products" target="_blank">this cape</a> and this<a href="http://shopruche.com/grangers-grace-sequin-dress.html" target="_blank"> party dress</a>!</div>
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Alright, just a new little twist on my Friday Favorties. I know I sent them away, but I loved doing those posts, so I’m just bringing her back with a twist. It’s friday favs High Fidelity style, ha! Okay, if you’ve never read the book or seen the movie then you probably don’t get it. But basically they were always making top five lists, so yea.
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I generally suck at this sort of thing, because I’m crazy indecisive! So, it will be a challenge, hopefully a fun one AND maybe it will help me work on myself a bit and become more decisive. I’d like that. :) </div>
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This one was actually a little harder than I thought, mainly because I don’t watch a lot of scary movies AND because I have a horrible memory. I really haven’t seen many of the “classics” like Halloween or Nightmare on Elm Street or Silence of the Lambs (but I want to see that last one!). There are a few others I was thinking of, but didn’t make the top 5 list, like Scream (horrible, but first scary movie I ever watched), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Exorcist and The Others (I really like that one, but it’s not so much scary as it is just an interesting story). Oh and The Hostel, that shit was just straight up nasty and terrifying and awesome in a super gross way. ha. For a non scary, yet Halloween-y movie, how about Hocus Pocus - I still love it! :)</div>
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Kassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-6478797637971748842012-11-07T06:30:00.000-06:002012-11-07T06:30:03.294-06:00Style Log: Seeing Stars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Life has been uber crazy lately. We literally were out of town every weekend for a month. We were home the last couple of weekends (but I had to work one saturday for election stuff) so that was nice. Then <i>hopefully</i> my family will be up to visit next weekend - which I'm pretty excited about, because its the first time since I moved in with Brian. They passed through once, but that doesn't count since I didn't show them around at all. :P</div>
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I got this top when modcloth was having that huge ass 70% off sale - so this outfit shouldn't be too bad cost wise. It has a bit of a strange fit, but I still like it...and it’s something different for me, so that’s good!</div>
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Kassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-25309622417254426552012-11-05T06:30:00.000-06:002012-11-05T06:30:01.233-06:00I'm Ba-ack! ...with some photos :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Did ya miss me? Be honest! Well, maybe don't, ha! Anyway, after that much needed mini break I'm back and feeling on top of things a bit. Just a bit, but it's better. :)</div>
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So, I was going to continue on my huge book review from before, but I've changed my mind. Maybe I'll get to some of the remaining books down the road, plus I've actually read two books since then and you can always go check out my <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3919579-kassie-keeney" target="_blank">goodreads</a>. Instead let me share some awesome photos from one my most recent shoots. I did photos with Elise before in her Kimono, but she wanted some regular senior portraits also. I think they turned out great!</div>
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Check 'em all out on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kassie-Nichole-Photography/171159949775" target="_blank">facebook page!</a></div>
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Later this week, look for a style post and a new fun friday post! :)</div>
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xo, kass</div>
Kassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-81758024578724735462012-10-25T19:58:00.001-05:002012-10-25T19:58:30.773-05:00Just a couple weeks...and then I'll be back. Life is hectic and a bit stressful...for no apparent reason. Still, I feel exhausted and busy and overwhelmed. Seriously, there are not enough hours in the day! I know we all feel like this from time to time, it just happens.<br />
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So, I'm going to take a mini hiatus to get some shit on my to-do list done and get some things in order. I'll be back the first monday of november...so not long. try not to miss me :P<br />
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xoxo, kassKassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-27243328315787869372012-10-23T06:30:00.000-05:002012-10-23T06:30:00.586-05:00Book Lovin' [part 1]<div style="text-align: center;">
I think I’ve mentioned before that I use a site called <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/">Goodreads</a>. If you’re a big reader, this is a great site. It has a great database and just helps you keep track of what you've read, what you did and didn't like and what books you might enjoy (recommendations). I also really enjoy the ratings system and other member’s reviews. Ultimately, if I really want to read a book I’m going to regardless of the reviews, but they often help in deciding what to read next.</div>
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Anyway, enough rambling. On this site they have this Reading Challenge thing where basically you set a goal of how many books you want to read in a year. You “log” in your books and it keeps track for you, telling you how far behind or ahead you are. Well, this year I set a goal of 15 books, which is either a lot or a little depending on how often you read. It was more than I've ever read in a year before (that I’m aware of), but still seemed attainable. Guess what? I reached my goal with a couple months to spare. :) Might sound silly, but I’m totally proud of myself.<br />
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<b>So, are you curious what I've been reading? Sure ya are!</b>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/series/44939-chaos-walking"> <b>Chaos Walking Series by Patrick Ness</b></a><br />
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Oh man, I don’t even know what to say about this series. I felt so up and down about it. Feel free to read my reviews, but I know there is a spoiler on the first one. Let me just say this about the first book, <i>The Knife of Never Letting Go</i>, I honestly have never felt so pissed off and angry after finishing a book. I was so angry that I wasn't planning on finishing the series, I even read two other books in the interim. I picked up the second book for two reasons 1) the two books I read in between sucked and 2) I figured if a writer could evoke such strong emotions from me then I should probably continue on. Ultimately, I think I’m glad I read the series, but I think another reviewer said it best when the whole book is basically about hope, but Ness never really gives us any. I honestly felt very hopeless while reading this series and often heard myself mumble, “damn, can’t he give these people a break?”.<br />
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Don’t waste your time on these. I am a big fan of the show (although, this past season wasn't my fav) and so I received these as a gift. I know I read the first two for sure and I’m pretty sure I started a third, but I just couldn't get into it. The show is leagues better...and the quality of writing in these books is low.
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<b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/series/44598-millennium">Millenium Series by Stieg Larsson</a></b><br />
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Okay, it took me starting the first book three separate times over the past year or two before I actually read it. I’m not going to lie, it’s slow going at first, but <i>don’t give up</i>! It’s totally worth it, promise! I’ll also say that Larsson’s writing is a bit overly detailed and wordy at time, but I just skimmed when I felt necessary. The stories have a nice flow and had me captivated. They build up to the pivoting parts where intense and exciting. The second book was my favorite and the third was easily my least favorite. Definitely read these!
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/series/57530-divergent">D<b>ivergent & Insurgent by Veronica Ross</b></a><br />
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First two books of the Divergent series, the third one is set to be out next year I think. If you liked Hunger Games, you’ll like these! It’s different, but the same. These are both easy, but exciting reads. There’s lots of action and a little young love, lol. Although, I often kept forgetting how young the characters were, because they often felt much older to me. Anyway, I’d recommend this to dystopian fans!
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<i>Okay, more on the rest later. </i><br />
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Kassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-18102947785773057152012-10-17T06:00:00.000-05:002012-10-17T06:00:07.564-05:00Life Lately<br />
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Just started <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4267.High_Fidelity">High Fidelity by Nick Hornby</a>. It's one of my favorite movies, so I figured I should read it. Book and movie differ a bit already, which isn't a huge surprise, but the names basic plot is still there, I like it. :)</div>
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Well it's fall, so the shows I like, such as The Voice, Parks & Rec, Glee and a couple others. But also political debates, which...>gag< but I still watch them for some reason ::coughBriancough:: I know politics is a taboo topic, but let me just say I do think it's important to vote IF you are going to be an educated voter - which is what I try to be. I did already vote though, so I suppose the debates are null for me at this point. :P Oh, AND I have about 5 episodes of Ally McBeal left on Netflix...gah, LOVE that show!</div>
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Of Monsters & Men, Alabama Shakes & Lana Del Ray. At least these are the lovelies frequenting my playlist most often.</div>
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Getting my shit together with...everything. I want to blog more often because it makes me happy, but I also have tons of other stuff I want to do. We are trying to eat/cook healthier and I'm working on exercising more often. The latter isn't happening much with my long work days, I know no excuses! I'm also been trying to work on a family recipe book. If I can get it done it'll make fantastic gifts this season.</div>
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<b>Stressing...</b></div>
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about our broken dryer! Seriously, wtf! Here's to hoping our landlord will replace it, ::fingerscrossed::</div>
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Kassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-80990096059154797042012-10-16T06:30:00.000-05:002012-10-16T06:30:00.285-05:00Me, Myself & I :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>+ Meeting Brian has definitely changed my life. He's amazing. Moving when I was a child definitely changed my life, for the better I think. My brother being born definitely changed my life. Again, all of these for the better. :) It's really hard for me to just pick one moment, because I feel like there are several moments that were an important part of shaping who I am today. </i></div>
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I writing this blog earlier in the day and I am going to promise myself that I’ll post it when I get home. <i>[See, totally did it!]</i>. Since I feel like I’ve been a little MIA, why don’t I take this time to update you on my life? Because I know we are all best friends and you do care. :P</div>
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Last weekend we went up to Wisconsin to visit Brian’s mother. Holy moly it was cold...and it even snowed on us a smidge. Just a smidge, but still. While we were there she took us to an apple festival, again cold, but fun! I wish I had more pictures, but alas I do not. I think I have some on my actual camera, I’ll have to look soon...ha.</div>
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Aren’t we cute all bundled up? Btw, there is rum in that cider and even though my boot broke right after this (unrelated to the booze!) it was super, super yummy! The fall colors up there were gorgeous. Apparently many of the leaves had already fallen, but I couldn’t tell. His mom sort of lives in the middle of nowhere...actually she lives in a national forest (which I had no clue you could do) and it’s just insanely pretty and peaceful. Sure there are houses and a few bars, restaurants and lodges around the lake, but there is just so much nature that is untouched by man. It has a completely different feeling and I like it. I definitely wouldn’t mind living somewhere like that, at least for a few years. I’m sure I’d get bored with it eventually, but it’s just so amazing to see nature at it’s finest like that. I really enjoyed it.</div>
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Kassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-63379964386921562832012-10-03T19:21:00.000-05:002012-10-03T19:21:36.075-05:00SL: That Fall Feeling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So here...look at this photo of my dog flashing you. </div>
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Kassie Nicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02628079417045431452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5961509624142814348.post-34416235358493100302012-10-01T18:13:00.000-05:002012-10-01T18:13:36.504-05:00October Goals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every month I tend to write out a goal list...or at least I have been doing this for the past few months. Now, I never finish everything on the list (I have better intentions than actual follow through), but I always accomplish a few of the points. At the very least, it keeps me focused and helps me “wander” less (not that wandering is a bad thing!). I thought it might keep me even more accountable if I shared them with you. I do have the 27 before 28 list, but I think that’s too long term for me. I seem to do better with these month to months (although I have knocked some items off my big list!). </div>
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+Make a maxi skirt<br />
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+Make progress on Family Recipe book - aim for 50% finished<br />
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+Work on new photography and blogger logos<br />
+Start holiday shopping (and saving for holiday shopping)<br />
+Go to a pumpkin patch! …& carve pumpkins with Brian!<br />
+Celebrate Halloween<br />
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I love their album <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Boys-Girls-Alabama-Shakes/dp/B0074MZSWW">Boys & Girls</a>. Put simply, it's amazing. I haven't a clue what kind of music I would classify this as, but I do know that this is one of the most amazing voices I've ever heard. I feel kind of like she, Brittany, has a bit of a Janis Joplin raspy, rocker vibe. Man, she can sure belt it and the way she sings...it's just so soulful and so full of emotion.<br />
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