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A few weeks ago I visited my very good {some might even say
bestest ;)} friend in good ol' sunny CA. We packed SO much into my quick two
day Memorial Day Weekend. We spent some time in Los Olivos, CA {Santa Barbara area} and Santa
Monica, CA. So I thought I would sneak back on<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>c/oMKE</i> and do two bits of
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I mean cupcakes and wine. It's the PERFECT place to have a after |or before!!| meal dessert. You go on into to Saarloos, which is a gorgeous house with different wallpaper in every room, buy yourself a little carton of some seriously delicious cupcakes {we're talking blackberry serah, lemon drop, cheese cake, pb&j. PB&J. I didn't stutter. Tastes like childhood.} and they they pair them with a <i>free</i> wine tasting. I mean. Come. On.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 | <a href="http://www.paninorestaurants.com/">Panino</a></span><br />
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Panino is the cutest little sandwich shop. When you get there, if you go on a Saturday like we did, it will be <i>packed</i>. But listen to me, it's. worth. it. And you'll get your sandwich pretty quickly. I unfortunately don't have any great photos of the shop or of our lunch {you see, I was fading from hunger.} They have like <a href="http://www.paninorestaurants.com/menus.html">30 sandwiches at every location.</a> <i>THIRTY! </i>We got the Roasted Chicken with Pesto, Pine Nuts, Feta Cheese, & Sun-Dried Tomatoes on <a href="http://www.paninorestaurants.com/files/Panino_Menu_Los_Olivos.pdf">this menu</a>. It was delicious and big enough to share. We also pared it with <a href="http://www.kettlebrand.com/our_products/potato_chips/#/our_products/potato_chips/?pid=68">Pepperoncini Kettle Chips</a> because they also had <i>any Kettle Chip flavor you could possibly want.</i> Seriously go there now.<br />
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J. Woeste is an eclectic little garden shop where you can get anything from itty bitty lawn gnome-type goodies to already potted succulents. There is TONS to look at. And if you're not so much into interesting decorations or garden goods at least go and sit in <i>that chair.</i></div>
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Ok, guys, this place is fantastic. Not only did we sit at the Chef's table {ummm we could see {gawk at} everything that was going on in the kitchen. those chefs = cute <i>and</i> fun to watch interact} but our server was great and kept bringing us wine on the house {sometimes being female is pretty great.} AND we got a little history lesson by one of the managers while we were exploring the grounds.</div>
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We weren't too hungry since we had late lunch at Panino so we just ordered and the black rice waffle to share and it was extremely unexpectedly delicious. Think savory and a bit filthy. Black rice waffle, pork sausage, shrimp, pineapple, cilantro, onion, and egg. I just can't even explain how good it was. And unfortunately it is no longer on <a href="http://www.matteistavern.com/p/dinner.html">the menu</a>. wah wah. Even so, the rest of the food looks amazing soooo also go here. Thanks.</div>
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I don't know about you guys, but I absolutely love. scones. The crunchy outer layer and that soft and pillowy inside...not too sweet, but not bland either. <a href="http://www.wels.net/what-we-believe">My church</a> has Easter breakfast between services every year, so I thought I would whip up my favorite breakfast baked good. On Saturday, I blasted a bit of Minus the Bear, sipped some delicious espresso, and accidentally dyed my counters blue.<br />
And that's how I created a new tradition for my Easter Sundays. I have a tradition. Really, it's not big deal. Except that it's the COOLEST.<br />
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Anyways, I used t<a href="http://joythebaker.com/2014/04/tiny-strawberry-cream-scones/">his recipe</a> and substituted the blueberries for strawberries, because blueberry swirl anything is pretty and, well, I like pretty things.<br />
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I hope you all had a very very blessed Easter.<br />
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It's been pretty busy around here lately! Pretty much just life in general. With this <a href="https://instagram.com/p/y3lsIbIsbc/?taken-by=lisamariepappalardo">new little nephew</a> in the family there isn't much to complain about.</div>
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Hopefully with the good weather here in MKE will come many more words and photos to share. Everything happening the last six months or so are saved with me for now. </div>
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Missing you all! (insert all the emoji kissy faces here)</div>
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When I asked Anthony what he wanted for his birthday he said <b>"can we just go to breakfast?"</b></div>
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Because my brother is the sweetest. :)</div>
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Warm corn muffins, Eggs benny, breakfast burritos, chocolate caramel pretzel cupcakes, and buttermilk pie.</div>
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And that's how I spend my Saturday morning. {insert all heart-eyed emojis here}</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11907102449257038826noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449099644444515631.post-9706159495867188682015-01-08T11:32:00.000-08:002015-01-08T11:32:45.805-08:00Story Hill BKC<div style="text-align: center;">
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Today we had a cold day from school. It's been a bit too cold for the kiddos to walk so the big guys called us off. You can add that to the winter happenings of the <i>Big Bad Cold North.</i></div>
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After using my morning to visit the doc (<a href="http://instagram.com/p/xmZppaIsX2/?modal=true">turns out I have bronchitis</a>) my cousin and I headed over to <a href="http://storyhillbkc.com/">Story Hill BKC</a> for breakfast. It was the <i>best</i> idea. Story Hill is from the same owners as <a href="http://maxies.com/milwaukee/">Maxie's</a> and <a href="http://www.bluesegg.com/">Blue's Egg</a> so with that said these owners know what they're doing. There is a lot of hype for this new rustic breakfast joint and there is usually quite the wait on the weekends so today was the perfect day to go.</div>
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<i>Hey! Long time no see. Hope you all are well!</i></div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11907102449257038826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449099644444515631.post-75017787107039448862014-11-16T10:11:00.000-08:002014-11-16T10:11:13.924-08:00Anthro Fashion Show | 2014<div style="text-align: center;">
It's that time of year again, folks. The cold is knocking, the flurries flying, all the ladies bundled in fancy coats and scarves, (wearing heels obviously) <i>and</i> Anthro's winter collection is here!! (Cue all the confetti explosion emojis) </div>
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And that also means <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie's</a> Winter Fashion show; Renée and I go every year.</div>
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Obviously I took this night to whip out these fancy ladies for the first time this season.<br />
(If you've been around for a while you might remember them from <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2012/12/baking-with-aldo.html">this very errr amateur post</a> from the beginning of c/oMKE.)<br />
Shoes | <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en_US/">Aldo</a> (old)<br />
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Anthro does a fantastic job of clearing off the floor of the store itself to add chairs for all of the ladies. The whole store is turned into a gorgeous winter wonderland. You watch beautiful outfits as you sit in a field of trees like these. ^^<br />
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The cool thing about these fashion shows is that Anthro will send out emails to see if anyone would be interested in modeling. These gorgeous ladies aren't models; they are every day women and dedicated Anthro fanshionistas :)<br />
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Ummmm and can we just talk about this tulle skirt for a second???? Gimme.<br />
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I'm wearing: wedges - <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en_US">Aldo</a> (<a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/fergalicious+dreamy+wedge+pump?prodId=305889&activeCats=cat10006,cat20006,dsw12cat2410002">similar</a>) | Skirt - <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a> (<a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-skirts-slim/4120461051024.jsp#/">similar</a>) | Denim Moto Jacket - <a href="http://www.ae.com/web/index.jsp?navdetail=top:AEO:p1">American Eagle</a> (<a href="http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?productId=0387_1885_073&catId=cat6470519">similar</a>)<br />
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Renée is wearing: Sweater - <a href="http://www.target.com/">Target</a> | Shirt - <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/knitstees.jsp">JCrew</a> | Jacket - Target | Scarf - <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/category/hats+++scarves/scarves-loops.jsp?cm_sp=LEFTNAV-_-SUB_CATEGORY-_-INFINITY_LOOPS#/">Anthropologie</a><br />
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We <strike>drooled and gawked</strike> ooohhhh'd and aaaahhhh'd over all the new pieces coming out this year, all of which we are waiting to go on sale (sorry, Anthro, but sometimes yous just a little to pricey.)<br />
Then Né and I had walked around with champagne and Perrier (cause my sis is <i>expecting!!!! </i>Boom. *drops mic*) mesmerized by the beautiful decorations and lovely clothing.<br />
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Also, if you stop into Anthro this season, please check out the <i>cutest</i> ornaments known to man. And then, Buy. Me. All. Of. Them.<br />
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If there is an Anthro in your area, make sure you sign up to be an <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/category/anthro/help-anthro.jsp?cm_sp=FOOTER-_-Sub-_-Anthro#/">Anthro member</a>. You will get emails for first dibs and new arrivals, the birthday discount, and events including birthday ones like <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/05/birthday-25.html">this</a>.<br />
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Eeeeeeppp! Guys, I'm so excited for the holidays. AND <a href="http://instagram.com/p/vcPHFWIsUV/?modal=true">the snow is heerrreee</a>!!!<br />
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Past Anthro Fashion Shows: <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2013/11/anthro-fashion-show-2013.html">2013</a></div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11907102449257038826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449099644444515631.post-70234248802403677152014-11-11T11:53:00.000-08:002014-11-11T11:53:01.964-08:00Date Four: Chicago | Last Man Standing<div style="text-align: center;">
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The dating bender is over, all. It's done. Remember these two posts (<a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/10/the-date-triumph.html">One</a> | <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/10/the-date-pundamonium.html">Two</a>)? I had cut guys out of the dating bender and ended up with just those two gents.<br />
<a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/10/the-date-pundamonium.html">Flannel Fella</a> was a great guy, but after a few dates I just started realizing that he felt like just a friend. I just wasn't <i>into</i> it like that.<br />
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Then there was Biker Boy from <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/10/the-date-triumph.html">this post</a>? After date two with him I realized that no one else really compared. Sooooo I haven't been on Tinder since and I haven't been active on Match.<br />
We had been talking a <i>lot</i> and spending time with him was blowing everyone else out of the water soooooo bye Tinder...for now.<br />
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Things with him have been great! We went on dates three and four this weekend. For date four the gent swept me away to Chicago, his home town, for the day.<br />
It was hands down the best date I had been on. (Aside from maybe our first date and the motorcycle ride.) We grabbed coffees and walked around Millennium Park and downtown. We drove up to Lincoln Park for more walking and holding hands *sigh*. And beers. And pizza at <a href="http://pequodspizza.com/chicago/">Pequod's</a>. My gosh, guys. Some of THE best pizza.<br />
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Anyways, I'm just saying, he's just a really really great guy and takes me by surprise <i>a lot.</i><br />
There is nothing official, folks, but I hope that he sticks around for a while. ;)<br />
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Over and out.<br />
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Lisa<br />
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I first started talking to Flannel Fella about two weeks ago. He was witty and quick commenting on one of my profile photos of <a href="http://instagram.com/p/nERJ0Hosbl/?modal=true">Sarah, myself, and Marty McFly</a>.<br />
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"Wait, you know Marty McFly? Is he super down to earth? He seems like he would be down to earth."<br />
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He had me laughing from the first message. We chatted for a bit that first weekend and then it just kinda died out until the day before my date with <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/10/hmmmm-online-dating.html">P</a>. Just the normal chatting about weekend plans. I told him about P and how excited I was. See, in the beginning Flannel Fella never eluded to dating or wanting to get together so I felt like I could tell him about that.<br />
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The next night after leaving the <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/10/online-dating-lesson-two.html">let down of a date</a> I had a message from FF.<br />
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"Have fun tonight!"<br />
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He was sweet. I told him how it just didn't work and I wouldn't be seeing P again. After messaging back and forth for a bit we both found out that each of us were going out on Brady Street with friends and decided to meet up for a bit.<br />
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Well we did and it was really awkward. He was very nice and cute it was just, well, I was already, erm, a bit hydrated and there was a lot of pressure with two of my girls there.<br />
I gave my cousin the eyes. You know, <i>the eyes</i>. The <i>save. me. </i>eyes.<br />
Jennifer: "Oh we're going over to JoCats to meet up with a few friends." (Completely true.)<br />
Me: "Sorry, FF, I have to follow them. We should get together again!" (Also wasn't lying.)<br />
And he agreed.<br />
It was just awkward and a lot of pressure.<br />
At the next bar and I get a text.<br />
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"Well <i>that</i> wasn't awkward at all"<br />
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He had me! And he was hilarious! We ended up texting nonstop the rest of that weekend and he finally asked me out for Tuesday of this week.<br />
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The Fella picked me up and we went for Old Fashioned's at <a href="http://finksmke.com/">Finks</a> and <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2013/08/the-neighborhood-belair-cantina.html">BelAir Cantina</a> for dinner. It was <i>never</i> awkward. We had pretty solid conversation the whole time. And it wasn't even the typical first date convo since we had hammered out a lot of that while texting. I found out that he listens to a lot of the same music that I do and loves craft beer and even <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/03/on-sundays.html">brews his own</a> sometimes.<br />
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And get this: he took me to a pun slam competition. <i>Pun. Slam.</i> It was so much fun and hilarious! (Believe you me that we sent punny texts the whole next day. Okay, next three days.)<br />
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And then he walked me home because he's really sweet.<br />
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We went out again last night and plan to meet up for Hallows tonight.<br />
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Guys, this <i>kid</i>. He's pretty awesome.<br />
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<i>Happy Halloween!</i><br />
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Lisa<br />
<i>c/oMKE</i></div>
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On Sunday afternoon I got a text from Biker Boy<i>. </i>We had a tentative lunch/dinner date planned for a couple days. He had been at the Badger game the day before, the lucky duck, and needed some of the morning and afternoon to, erm, recover. Around 4pm I got a message.<br />
"Sushi?" "Yes!"<br />
"Can I pick you up on the bike?"...come on, guys. <a href="http://instagram.com/p/pU1BnlIsW3/?modal=true">If</a>. <a href="http://instagram.com/p/pPhpY0osQE/?modal=true">He</a>. <a href="http://instagram.com/p/oqz7CIosXa/?modal=true">Only</a>. <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/06/summer-is-for-riding.html">Knew</a>. "Yes! Yes you can."<br />
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So that's how we begun our Sunday day date. One minute I'm watching Gilmore Girls (it's a problem) the next minute I'm watching out my sixth floor front window for a handsome boy on a motorbike. I heard that bike from a mile away and a smile automatically plastered itself across my face.<br />
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Up pulled Biker Boy<i> </i>on one of the most beautiful bikes I have ever seen, <a href="http://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/bikes/thruxton/2014/thruxton">a Triumph Thruxton</a>. The first thing I looked at was the bike. Not gonna lie. Classic bikes get me every time. And boy! Was it a pretty machine. (Seriously. I messaged <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/03/on-sundays.html">Bry</a> about it next day because I was so giddy. We both agreed this guy was off to a good start.)<br />
I finally looked up at the gent climbing off...there is just something about leather jacket, cuffed jeans, and a motorcycle jacket. What can I say, it gets me every time! Unable to move for a bit, still standing at my front window, I realized he was walking up to my door.<br />
I panicked -- <i>Do I go down?? Then he would know I was totes watching him from my window. And realize I'm a CREEP. </i><br />
Then I get his text. And I bolt out the door so fast. When I get down the stairwell. I pause, take a deep breath, and head out to meet him.<br />
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You never know what to expect on these dates. I hadn't met him before, hadn't even spoken to him on the phone. We hugged and greeted each other in person for the first time. A bit awkward at first, trying to talk a bit before jumping on a near stranger's bike, but also surprisingly comfortable. Kid had a good voice. Smooth.<br />
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He took me up along the lake for a bit of a ride. It had been a little colder than expected and I forgot gloves so he let me stick my hands into his coat pockets. Guy was a real gentleman.<br />
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We ended up at <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2012/11/screaming-tuna.html">Screaming Tuna</a> (asked me my favorite spot for sushi.) We had very normal first date conversation, where we're from, parents, family, work. He's a transplant from Chicago so we talked a lot about his home town and his family's time spent in Puerto Rico (his parents are first generation in the US, so obviously I jumped on that subject.) He has been in MKE for two years (three years?) so he asked me a lot about the city and how it has changed since I was a kid. Get to know you convos. Never boring, just very much first date conversation.<br />
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We chatted there for a while and then we hopped back on the bike. He dropped me off at my apartment and we talked about getting together again after he gets back from a CA work trip, hugged, and I made my way inside.<br />
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That night I got a follow up text. Complete gentleman.<br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11907102449257038826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449099644444515631.post-50905095185154482502014-10-28T09:37:00.000-07:002014-10-28T09:37:01.136-07:00Online Dating Lesson Two<center>
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Lesson Two: You never know how you'll <i>really</i> feel until you meet in person. </div>
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Remember <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/10/hmmmm-online-dating.html">P, the Landscaping Chap</a>? I was <i>SO </i>excited for my date with him. We had <i>awesome</i> talks on the phone and <i>really</i> great chemistry. Even when we were out to dinner we had a solid push and pull conversation with jokes and flirting. It was great! </div>
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However, <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/10/hmmmm-online-dating.html">Team P</a> is no more guys...</div>
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I just kept getting the feeling that P was a little aggressive. It seemed like he felt he needed to prove how manly he was and, well, that's just not attractive to me. At all. So, uh, needless to say I won't be seeing him again. We had both played it off like we would talk again that night, but I haven't spoken to him since and he hasn't contacted me so maybe we both got the <i>nah I don't really wanna see you again </i>vibe. A shame, really. </div>
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Meh! C'est la vie, amiright? On to the next! </div>
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Which happened on Sunday. Motorcycles, guys, we rode motorcycles. I'll tell you all about it tomorrow!</div>
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<i>So tell me, I know </i>I'm<i> on a dating bender right now, anyone have stories for me?</i></div>
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Online dating is a very interesting animal, people. </div>
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When you're on Match or Tinder (Yup, doing both at once. (Yes, yes, I know don't jump to those Tinder conclusions, yo. You know I'm not like that.)) and it's great! You start to really hit it off and might even take it to the next level. You know, instead of messaging in the app you might begin texting or even talking on the phone. Which is exactly what I've been doing with P, the Handsome Landscaping Chap. Seriously, this guy is awesome and kinda blowing all of the other guys out of the water -- See update to <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/10/match-date-one.html">this post</a>. </div>
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The only thing is it's weird because you can really hit it off and begin thinking about one guy all the time, but other gents will still message you and ask you on dates, and really you have no good reason to say "no" because you and the phone-talking-gentleman aren't a real couple. </div>
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So you are talking to other gents and telling yourself that it's ok because nothing is official or serious just yet, although there's that potential and connection with phone-talking-gentleman which is significantly greater than the connection with the other gents. But whatevs, cause it's online dating, right? </div>
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And then, and THEN you decide to go back on the app to look at an adorable photo of phone-talking-gentleman, you know, P, the Landscaping Chap, because he's just so darn cute, and although you've heard his voice so many times, you can't actually wait to match the voice with his face...in person.</div>
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And then you see it: <i>Active 14 minutes ago</i>.</div>
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And your little heart sinks and your stomach drops because you've been texting and talking on the phone so you haven't talked to him on the app in a week...</div>
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But you've been talking to other guys on there too and really you haven't met in person yet, so you can't have any expectations, right?</div>
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Gah! All I'm saying is, it's an animal. A <i>really</i> fierce one. Online dating.</div>
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The good news is, guys, I am meeting P, the Landscaping Chap, tonight for dinner. And I'm kinda really excited. Because although I've been talking to other guys too, well, they just don't compare.</div>
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Team P, guys, Team P.</div>
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Hmmmm...it will be very interesting once one of these gents actually sticks around and I finally tell them about this blog. </div>
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Errrr yes, I have a blog. Errrrr nope, yep, everyone has known about you since the beginning. Surprise!</div>
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P.S. Film Fest Fella and I went out for coffee on Tuesday night. It was <i>the</i> most awkward. Lots of me talking. I would pause every once in a while to let him say something or ask a question aannnddd he never picked up on it. Very nice gent, just very very awkward. </div>
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I just thought I would give a little update. Remember when I mentioned in <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/10/on-sundaysdowntown-books-and-update.html">this post</a> that I had joined Match? Welllll I had my first date last Thursday. We had some great messages before the date and was he cute! One of those "errrr...is this guy really messaging me??" kinda things. </div>
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We ended up going to <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2013/09/the-big-o-burger.html">Oscar's on Pierce</a>. Errrr...well after we both ended up at two different burger joints... it was very confusing for both of us. Anywho, he was very nice and easy to talk to. And YES he was so cute. However, I felt like I had been talking to my brother. There was just nothing there. Nothing. So will there be a second date. Mmmmm probably not. </div>
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On to the next one, folks. On to the next one.</div>
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I have two dates set up for this week. Tuesday is coffee with an adorable gent who's in film--he had two movies at the MKE Film Fest. Uhhh I know-that is pretty freakin' bangin'.</div>
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And tonight I have a drinks with a very handsome chap who apprentices his father's landscaping business. </div>
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I am really really excited for both of them.</div>
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I apologize for the blurry outfit photo above. Anthony tried to get a few photos of me before Match Date Number One, however, the lighting was less than favorable.</div>
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Also, I might or might not be wearing that outfit for drinks tonight. #SorryNotSorry.</div>
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**Update 10.21.14** Handsome Landscaping Chap, P, and I never were able to get together on Sunday, however, we are rescheduling for this week. And I. Am. Excited. We have been having some really great chats. Like <i>really</i> great. Guys, seriously. Like BIG deal chats.<br />
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Hey! So news lately! I found <a href="http://instagram.com/p/rzphUoIsTD/?modal=true">a really awesome bookstore with my friend Bryan a couple weeks ago</a>. By a couple of weeks ago, I really mean a couple months ago, but, you know...</div>
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Seriously rows and rows of any book you could imagine. The gentlemen who work there know exactly what they have at all times. I was looking for some classics that I read in highschool. I asked the rather helpful man behind the counter for Fahrenheit 451 and when I turned around the other gentleman was handing the last copy out to me. Uhhhh talk about the coolest guys ever. And THE SMELL. Guys, the smell. I love that smell of old books and this place is just one big shop of stories and the old book smell. You can find them <a href="http://www.downtownbooksonline.com/">here</a>.</div>
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I ended up buying four books for around $15 so uhh love it.</div>
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Let's be real though, I'm rereading Harry Potter and I'm just starting book two soooo it might be a while until I can dig into the ones I bought.</div>
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In other news, I joined Match.com so that will be fun! Three months. I'll give it three months.</div>
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Wish me luck AND so many awesome first date stories!</div>
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Miss you, love you, and the like. :)</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11907102449257038826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449099644444515631.post-33612040020826905182014-09-19T13:10:00.000-07:002014-09-19T13:31:49.831-07:00Life Lately with Thoughts on Blogging | Summer 2014<a href="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3918/15241081006_81e82d947e_o.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3918/15241081006_81e82d947e_o.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/15077519297_1bd0822025_o.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/15077519297_1bd0822025_o.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/15260994781_25bcd37680_o.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/15260994781_25bcd37680_o.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5567/15077340169_26b900a746_o.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5567/15077340169_26b900a746_o.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3860/15077519087_bb831551ce_o.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3860/15077519087_bb831551ce_o.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3858/15260994631_c0d8c2a611_o.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3858/15260994631_c0d8c2a611_o.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3908/15077386590_967b79519d_o.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3908/15077386590_967b79519d_o.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/15077522158_3172d0265e_o.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/15077522158_3172d0265e_o.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3855/15077518847_bea9ee0fdc_o.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3855/15077518847_bea9ee0fdc_o.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/15260994391_51fcd90857_o.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/15260994391_51fcd90857_o.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3837/15077386410_ee7748c05c_o.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3837/15077386410_ee7748c05c_o.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/15077386380_1a0a4077e1_o.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/15077386380_1a0a4077e1_o.jpg" /></a><br />
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Blogging, guys. Blogging. I've literally sat down to write this post about <i>a dozen</i> times in the last month or so. I have been so so absent from this blog lately and this space is something that I have been missing. A lot. Not necessarily the act of blogging or sharing information or photos, but I missed that weird, giddy, energized feeling that I get from writing something that I'm passionate about. </div>
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Blogging for me has been a creative outlet. It all started really because I thought it would be fun. After awhile I found my blogging voice and style and it gradually became something so much more. It turned to a place where I could share <i>anything</i> I wanted to share at that moment. Photos, stories, food, personal experiences, favorite spots in my favorite city...anything. </div>
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I think that everyone starts their blog just wanting to do your own thing. I didn't intend to become the next <a href="http://lovetaza.com/">Taza</a> or <a href="http://abeautifulmess.com/">mega food and fashion mogul</a>. I wanted to just have a space to share things that I loved. But then you read books on blogging and you see fellow blogging friends becoming more popular (so happy for them, though, really.) And you want to do more, be more, and put things out there that people will like. Things that will attract attention. Things that are just <i>forced.</i><br />
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<b>Because, apparently, that's what you do when you have a blog...</b><br />
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It's just exhausting. <i>This</i> is why I have been away. I was <i>burnt. out. </i>From my blog! The thing that had been <i>so</i> much fun to me.<br />
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But now, it's fall.<br />
Last week I stepped outside and I got <i>that</i> fall smell. The brisk air smell. The soon-trees-will-be-orange-and-red smell. And there will be lattes. Lots of lattes. And you know what? <i>THAT</i> is the smell of blogging. Not kidding. When I smell the <i>fall </i>smell, I smell blogging. I don't get it. Maybe it's because I started this blog during autumn. (Almost exactly two years ago(!!)) Or maybe it's just that clean, fresh smell, like restarting...?<br />
I don't know. All I know is in that <i>exact</i> moment I missed c/oMKE. A lot. And I knew I had to sit down and finally write this post.<br />
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So I'm back. It's different this time, though. No schedule for blogging. No blogging because I feel like I <i>need </i>to or that I <i>owe</i> it to my followers--although, I love you guys, I really do, thank you for being here--but blogging for me. Because I missed it. And really it should be light and fun and, <i>ok </i>maybe serious sometimes, but <i>real</i> and not forced.<br />
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I'm back, guys, and you're stuck with me. Well occasionally. When I feel like it. ;)<br />
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Well Hiy!! I feel like it has been a while since I've seen...er...written (?) to all of you! Things are still really crazy around these parts. With moving and weddings and trips and all around great summer activities, I just haven't found all that much time to catch you up or to share good 'ol MKE posts. Slowly, but surely I will get back to regular blogging, it may be sporadic and at weird hours, but I will, I will!</div>
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In the mean time, I found some photos from a little date with Morgan from a <i>really</i> long time ago. I mean, <b><a href="http://www.careofmke.com/search/label/cuba">before Cuba</a></b>, long ago. So, I know this little date and photos aren't much, but I cherish these times I have with M. She has become such a close friend and rock to me and sadly (but also excitedly(!!!)) she will be leaving soon to move back to California to start work with her <i>dream job</i>. Girls gonna be working with horses, which is <i>awesome</i>! She is just so so excited so cheers to her!</div>
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Anyways, I thought I would share this place because 1) great company and b) seriously guys, this food is <i>amazing. </i>I probably sound like I'm preaching old news about Tenuta's, but this was the first time I had been and I was blown away! If you don't already know then I. Am. Your. Savior.<br />
You can thank me later. :)<br />
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First off the little restaurant is very quaint and intimate. It's the perfect place for a first <i>or fifteenth</i> date. There are small tables lined up with crisp white linens and even some tables outside for those comfortable summer days. The wait staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Our waiter helped pick out a wine for us (yes, lambrusco, yes it's bubbly and delicious and just a little bit sweet and I have no qualms.)<br />
So when Morgan and I get together we don't stop talking. Like, ever. We just sipped our wine and <strike>devoured</strike> nibbled on the bread and chatted away. It took us <i>forever</i> to decide what we wanted to eat. But once we did...<br />
<i>That pizza!</i> The photos don't do it justice, believe me. We ordered a large virgin meat lover's pizza. We both only ate a few slices because it was just so darn filling! Honestly, one of my favorite pizza's in the city.<br />
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So pretty much you should just go. Now.<br />
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Just a handful of the amazing people who left an impression on me during my time in <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/search/label/cuba">Cuba</a>.<br />
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Last week Wednesday Sarah and I bopped over to MKE's Night Market. <a href="http://newaukee.com/">NEWaukee</a> is holding the <a href="http://newaukee.com/event/newaukee-night-market/"> Night Market</a> one Wednesday a month from July-October and last week was the first ever. I think that the market was a success. They had some pretty sweet artists from the ice-sculptor to the DJ. Seriously. That DJ was Killing. It. He blended so much old school soul music with new tracks. Bangin'. Seriously. They had hands-on activities too -- we added designs to tiles! #rawr. Perfect for kids.</div>
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There was so much cool art to look at and crafts to buy. Sarah and I roamed all of the stalls for goodies for our <a href="http://instagram.com/p/pE8yXvosQQ/?modal=true">new</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/p/qiCQE5IsaI/?modal=true">apartment</a>. We munched on THE best kettle corn. Seriously. It was SO SO delicious. It for sure made up for the beer lines being so long...really though that photo of the line above isn't even the worst it had been. NEWaukee, please get two beer carts next time?</div>
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The market was all around pretty great AND kid-friendly. Check out the dates at the NEWaukee website. If you're free, it's worth a visit! </div>
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Last weekend I headed back down to <a href="http://www.careofmke.com/search/label/Florida">Florida</a> for my best friend's wedding!</div>
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The weekend was short, but sweet. Bethany and Michael are so so perfect for each other. This was also the first time I met Michael (last time I went was over Thanksgiving and the schedules just didn't work) (also, Happy Birthday!!) and I felt like I had known him forever.</div>
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Just seeing them together over this weekend I know that they will have a very full and blessed life together. The Lord sure knew what he was doing when he made this pairing.<br />
Aaaannndd cried multiple times this weekend--so that's a sign! ;)</div>
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In other news: Guys, I'm going through <i>another </i>big move...ummm <a href="http://instagram.com/p/pE8yXvosQQ/?modal=true">THIS will be my new view</a>. Nbd. Any-who, I'll be pretty busy over the next few weeks. Every time I'm really busy and stressed, I find that I begin to lack inspiration in my blogging and I end up just forcin' it too much. So the blog might be a little quiet at times. Once things have calmed down and I'm feeling the blogsperation I'll be right back at it here, ya dig?</div>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11907102449257038826noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-449099644444515631.post-64844122870732328932014-07-11T07:00:00.000-07:002014-07-11T07:00:00.636-07:00Cuba | An Explanation: Traveling from the USA<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">A couple of years ago before my sister first brought up the idea of going to Cuba, I was under the impression, like many people, that it was impossible for anyone from the US to travel to this forbidden, untouchable island. After signing up for the trip, SO many people asked me different questions about how we were able to travel there. <i>How is this legal? I didn't know you could go there. Are you going through Mexico? Be careful! Are you scared... Will you meet Fidel? ...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">in fact</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> travel to Cuba, </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">legally</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> from the United States. In order to travel you must be going for educational reasons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Needless to say, I was extremely excited when Renée brought this possibility up. </span><i>(During my late high school and early college years I had been so intrigued by the revolution, the missile crisis, the embargo, and the Cuban/US relationship (or lack there of.) I even read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Che-Guevara-A-Revolutionary-Life/dp/B004H8GMEY">this book</a> from front to back. 700 pages. Of information. I. Was. Crazy.)</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i> </i>R found some really really awesome cultural tours: one through </span><a href="http://www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/expeditions/cuba-cultural-tour/detail?creative=17279137178&adpos=1t2&device=c&network=g&matchtype=b&gclid=CjwKEAjw8_idBRCExfC15My3owwSJACSDX_W9wEuC2Q0INPsz8ralxrhBelTheKAZ2gjPU7qcqb_OxoCjjPw_wcB" style="font-family: inherit;">National Geographic Expeditions</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and one through a professor in California geared toward photography students. Both of these tours offered up very culturally rich experiences, but we were never sure about it. And the costs were quite expensive. Friends of ours had brought up the idea of heading over through Mexico, but it was just </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">too</i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> risky. The thought of traveling over illegally did not sit well with us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Finally, after <i>years</i> of mulling over the options, our college Spanish professor created a culture study trip through <a href="http://mlc-wels.edu/">our alma mater</a>. We knew <i>immediately</i> that we were going on this trip. There was no doubt in our minds and there was NO WAY we would be missing this opportunity. We were among the first to sign up for a trip that only offered 20 spots. We enrolled in the class through our college and were given all of the appropriate letters and documents from MLC in order to travel with out problems.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Those 10 days were some of the most eye opening and educational of my life. I am so so </span>happy<span style="font-family: inherit;"> that I was able to take this trip to see this untouched land where time has virtually stopped.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Seriously, guys, it was pretty bangin'!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you ever have the opportunity to travel there -- take it! Really!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This weekend I'm in FL for my best friend's wedding and it will be epic! I hope you all have a great weekend!</span></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.careofmke.com/2014/07/cuba-via-iphone-two.html">Here is a beautiful reflection/description of our time spent in Cuba</a>.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes I find it hard to put some things into words. Cuba was one of those experiences where there is so much to tell and so much I want others to understand about it. It is hard for me to describe it or find a way to give it justice. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Yesterday, Bob Dailey, one of my travel companions, sent this reflection on his time in Cuba. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is perfect. Exactly what I would like to say in such beautiful words. Bob is kindly allowing me to share this with you all.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>So I'm on UA 718 from Mexico City to SFO, actually returning from "Planet Cuba". Why Planet Cuba? Because it's like no other place on Planet Earth. It spins in its own space, in an orbit shared by nothing else, in a locus where the sun shines continuously on continuous darkness.<u></u><u></u></i></span></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Where nothing makes sense. Where the clocks suddenly stopped 50+ years ago. A land of incredible agricultural richness lying fallow, rich seas unfished and rationing of all basic foodstuffs of which 70% are imported. Of a people at once riotously exuberant and despairing of all hope for a future. People talk animatedly, smile, dance, touch, couple, laugh....and languish. Music is heard everywhere and of every imaginable beat and background- all of it live. Scaffolded colonial buildings await renovations that never come to pass. Aging leaders in fatigues exhort with revolutionary slogans on crude billboards, proclaiming victory over imaginary enemies. There is adherence to a system of governance that died forever in 1990, a system consigning its people to perpetual poverty, corruption and tyranny; and that yet provides universal medical care, the same life expectancy as the USA, 99% literacy, free education, racial equality, and all basic services. </span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i> Nothing makes sense. Nothing fits. Nothing functions properly. No one appears to work. No one is paid a living wage. 2 different currencies exist side by side- one for Cubans, the other for tourists. The dollar doesn't exist- except in mattresses. Barter, scavenging, black markets, non-money economics, corruption, chicanery, charity from the Venezuelan government and USA relatives, and survival instinct comprise the economy. State stores sell one style of shoe, one style of pants. Government policy is magical. Grand plans marshaling all citizens change overnight, leaving no traces. Sugar cane is the king one day, truck gardens the next. Consistency is a dirty word. <u></u><u></u></i></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i> Myths, legends, lies, Santeria, tales, suppositions, imaginings, factoids, mysteries are woven into a crazy quilt of a reality which confounds, confuses, and conflicts with and yet confirms itself. It is a place of madness and magic. It eludes all logic or explanation. You grasp it and as quickly it slips away. <u></u><u></u></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span lang="EN-US"> One day, the switch will be thrown and the full force of capitalism will be felt. It may well be gradual, or as in the case of Vietnam, come suddenly. But Cuba will be flooded with investment and capital, the vast energy of its people will be released, and the Cuba that exists today will be no longer a separate and distinct planet, but rather will spin in the relentless gravity of capital and modernity. </span>Much will be gained and much lost.</i></span></div>
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I am back from my Cuban Adventure* and I can truthfully say that it was one of the best trips I have ever been on. I learned so much, met some very interesting and life-changing people, went to many different historical sights, and acquired a better understanding of our relationship with Cuba. The people there are truly incredible with wonderful wise stories (more on this in a future post.) The group we went with was very diverse, but it worked and we all meshed and had <i>such</i> a fun time. </div>
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The next few posts will be rather short of words since I am still in a flurry of travels and weddings, but hopefully <i>hopefully</i> next week I will be able to put up more details.</div>
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<i>*Soon I will also post an explanation of how we were able to travel </i>legally<i> to Cuba.</i></div>
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Recently I've been looking back on time and experiences and cannot believe how time can just move so so fast. It's amazing. Before you know it all of the parties, get togethers, celebrations, travels, etc. are long gone and you're planning xyz for your next part-together-bration-avel. Yup.</div>
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This really hit me last week when we threw Anthony's graduation party. I CANNOT believe that this child is going to be starting college in two months. And <a href="http://www.msoe.edu/welcome">MSOE</a> none-the-less. What a smarty pants. I am so so proud of this brother of mine.</div>
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Anthony is one of the most mature young adults I've ever known. Even while growing up, being 6 years older I had never felt annoyed...like he was my pestery little brother. I have always <i>enjoyed</i> hanging out with him. He is carings, helpful, honest, and <i>hilarious.</i> </div>
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I mean maybe it's because he has two older sisters. <a href="http://instagram.com/p/jHQKWoIsQU/">Who. Are. Awesome.</a></div>
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-- seriously <a href="http://thoughtcatalog.com/nathan-brantford/2014/04/8-things-little-brothers-learn-from-their-big-sisters/">I read about this once.</a> </div>
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Either way I am so so proud of this brother of mine.</div>
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In other news. I leave for Cuba on Sunday. CUBA. Cuba.</div>
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I can't believe I'm going on a trip that I never ever in a million years thought I could take. </div>
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Obviously Cuba is off limits to Americans. The only way that you can go is if you have specific educational visa. Im going on a culture study trip with 19<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> other individuals through our </span><a href="http://mlc-wels.edu/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Alma Mater</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">. Because of the US regulations we will be documenting </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">everything</i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> that we do and </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">all</i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> expenses. We will be visiting lots of historical sights, museums, and schools and soaking up all that is Cuba. Obviously all of the things will be posted on here when I get back. :)</span></div>
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I will not have <i>any</i> communication whatsoever with the US so that means my little blog will be quiet for a few weeks, but I will be back with a Cuba blogging fury after the trip.</div>
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Stay classy friends. See you soon.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last weekend the TriSexta, (Morgan, Chris, Leah, Josh, Bryan, and myself) minus Chris, met up for a little brunch date. We are all <i>super</i> close and have been so busy lately we hadn't been able to get together. Wedding planning (J&L), house flipping, work travels, weddings, etc. You know, it all kinda just gets cluttery. So we all (minus Chris--work trip) met up at<a href="http://www.honeypiecafe.com/"> Honey Pie Cafe</a> to properly catch up with foods and drinks.</span></div>
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We had a bit of a wait so we all grabbed delicious drinks at the bar and Morgan, Leah, and I stared and drooled over the <a href="http://www.honeypiecafe.com/menu/desserts/">cupcakes and pies</a>.<br />
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We ordered a round of corn bread and got stuck right in...literally. It never fails every time we go out and I want to take pictures of the food Bry's finger get's in the way. Sometimes I wonder if we hang out too much. Nope. Well maybe. Yeah probably.<br />
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We all ordered something different. Scallops benny for Morgan.<br />
The hearty egg and bacon mixed with the light and decadent scallops was so delicious. As you can see above she is a happy camper. AND that's just a <i>gem</i> of a photo for me--so flattering.<br />
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The drippier the better, that benny.<br />
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Bryan got breakfast pork fries. SERIOUSLY. They are soo soo sinful. Should be illegal. This kid doesn't even like potato for breakfast and he got this. <i>That's </i>how good they are. Um, also, there's enough for like three meals and guess who forgot his box on the table... Waaah Waaah.<br />
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And I got what I <i>always</i> get: ham on a homemade biscuit with an egg, cheese, and potatoes.<br />
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Just <i>look</i> at it. I've been craving a good biscuit for MONTHS. Months. Seriously. Oooph it was so good.<br />
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So we ate and drank and chatted and were really really satisfied ^^^ as you can see and it was the best.<br />
Also, can we talk about that shirt for a second...one of the best thrift store finds, I'd say.<br />
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It was just a good good time with the best people. Umm how can you <i>not </i>have a good time with drinks and Trivial Pursuit??<br />
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And then we all went back to Bryan's and worked on the motorbikes and rode them to the beach.<br />
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The best weekend.<br />
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You know there are those activities that you do during the summer when you realize, yup, it's here, the summer is finally here. For me its a couple of different things. That smell of warmth mixed with trees and fresh-cut grass. (Um, YES you can smell warmth. Don't tell me you can't.) <a href="http://instagram.com/p/o6lIJYIsWj/">Those beach days</a>. Also, showering twice a day because it's Milwaukee and MKE=humidity. </div>
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But one of my absolute favorite things to do during the summer is beginning to be <a href="http://instagram.com/p/oqz7CIosXa/">motorcycle</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/p/pPhpY0osQE/">riding</a>*. I <i>begged<b> </b></i>Bry for <i>weeks</i> to take the bike out during the Spring. Weeks. I'm surprised he didn't get annoyed enough not to take me. I mean, he <i>did</i> threaten not to...</div>
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Either way, we've gone multiple times now that it's finally warm enough to ride and it gets me every time. I love the adrenaline and the cool breeze. And that feeling you get in your stomach crossing <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=hone+bridge&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=W3ufU6CbDYyoyASsw4GoBw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=643">the Hoan Bridge</a> with Lake Michigan on one side and the Valley on the other side. </div>
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And if you cross the bridge at just the right time the valley and city has a foggy hue and you're reminded of just how much you love this small, quirky, underrated city. It's really really just my favorite.</div>
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<i>What are your favorite summer activities? Did you do any of them this weekend?</i></div>
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<i>*Many of my friends and family get nervous when I talk about taking out the bike. It goes without saying that motorcycle riding can be very very dangerous. There are many horror stories. Although only <a href="http://www.motorcycleaccident.org/motorcycle-accidents/">14% (2010) of motor vehicle accidents are on motorcycles</a> there is still a big risk. This is why we always make necessary precautions in order to ride. Obviously we wear helmets and sunglasses or goggles, we </i>never<i> ride during rush hour and we try as hard as possible to avoid heavy traffic, and we always always drive defensively. It only takes one inattentive driver... with that being said I always feel safe when riding with Bry. He's a great friend and would never put us into a dangerous situation (especially with how vocal I am on the back of that thing.) Yup yup. The best. Vroom.</i></div>
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