tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79867963889484987402024-03-14T11:02:54.219-04:00Laws in the LowcountryCharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830415221810559536noreply@blogger.comBlogger406125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986796388948498740.post-64437096735559076312014-01-13T09:00:00.000-05:002014-01-13T09:00:01.398-05:00i'm a beachbody coach!<div style="text-align: center;">
After my 60-day challenge (my 30-day turned into 60 days), I had such a great experience I decided that I wanted to become a Beachbody coach.</div>
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I mentioned in a previous post that I had lost 19.5 inches and as of yesterday I am 3 lbs away from my wedding weight. So that is 10lbs down since October. I just feel so good, so fit, so healthy, and so much better than I did 60+ days ago. It just takes hard work and determination.</div>
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I'm helping lead a 60 (or you can extend to 90 day) challenge starting on January 27th. It is 60/90 days of 1 fitness program of your choice (there are a bunch to choose from- for all fitness levels), shakeology as a meal replacement, clean eating, and a private Facebook accountability group. The accountability really makes this program what it is. And then I would be your coach and I am competitive and want YOU to succeed to reach your goals.</div>
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We've ALL tried to diet, lose weight, and go on this journey ALONE. Truth is, you need someone to push you and to keep you accountable. I post my food log everyday in the Facebook group and have made my health and nutrition a priority. Yes, I will have a piece of pizza, a scoop or two of ice cream, or whatever your guilty pleasure may be a few times a week, BUT at the end of the day, I have put in the time and effort to get results.</div>
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I'm not ready to post my before/after pic on social media yet, BUT I will gladly email it to you or text it to you if you have my number. Pictures motivate me because they are proof that success is possible.</div>
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If you want to learn more, please leave a comment (make sure your email address is attached), email me at perrowck @ gmail (not putting my full email to avoid spam but you get it), or find me on Facebook and send me a message. I'd love to help you achieve your goals. You are not alone. You CAN succeed and it is worth every penny and ounce of effort.</div>
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Let me help you! I am not perfect. I am still learning. Why not make your fitness and health a priority TODAY?</div>
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from Tyler, me, and SARGE!</div>
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<br />Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830415221810559536noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986796388948498740.post-171840057372302112013-12-24T08:30:00.000-05:002013-12-24T08:30:01.033-05:00christmas eve health updates<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'll be working today until 2pm (bummer) but at least it's not all day. Then I'll grab Sarge and head to my parents house where Tyler has been since Monday.</div>
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Just wanted to share some of my workout updates since I've been SUPER MIA lately (working out, duh).</div>
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I'm almost done with my 60 day challenge. The 30 days turned into 60 days.</div>
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After 30 days, I lost <b>13 inches</b>. THIRTEEN!!!! </div>
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After 60 days, I lost <b>6.5 more inches</b>.</div>
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Grand total of <b>19.5 inches</b>!!!! in 60 days!!!! (holy $h!t!!)</div>
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I'm so pumped. And proud!!</div>
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Yes, all of the !!!!!!!!!!! are super necessary.</div>
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60 days of T-25, clean eating, and shakeology. I've also been taking classes at the Y and running.....</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>BECAUSE I'M RUNNING A HALF MARATHON!</b></span></div>
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Who am I!?</div>
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On March 9 I'm running the Palmetto Bluff half marathon in Bluffton, SC. I'm so excited, but nervous. I'm on week 2 of training and so far, so good. I'm just going to need a lot of motivation. Anyone want to run it with me??</div>
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I'm so proud of myself and have truly put in so much work, Y'all anyone can do a challenge like this, it just takes a ton of motivation and will power. AND I still have a long ways to go!</div>
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So that's all I have for today, so go enjoy your families and celebrate Christmas. I'll probably overindulge and gain back all 19.5 inches, but I have been so good and deserve a few cheat treats, right?</div>
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But come January 6 another 60 day challenge starts and I've recruited my work bff do it with me. And I'll be running over the holidays, don't worry.</div>
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Thanks for being my friends and following along. So thankful for all of you who read my blog and who still read after I've disappeared.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">MERRY</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">MERRY</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">CHRISTMAS </span>friends.</div>
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Nothing like recapping a wedding EXACTLY one month late. Better late than never, right!?</div>
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This past month has been crazy busy and I'm not going to make excuses for not blogging. I just wasn't feeling it. And I can't decide how long I'll stick around in blog world BUT for now, I'll keep on keepin' on....</div>
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On November 23, my cousin and his bride tied the knot. The weekend was so much stinking fun. All of our family and friends were together again and this time Tyler and I weren't the center of attention so we could enjoy the weekend!</div>
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Mom and I drove up to Spartanburg on Friday, November 22 to drop off the hotel welcome bags at the Marriott before guests arrive. Then my cousin Adam and his wife Stacey and I decorated the hospitality room all afternoon. It is so much fun hanging out with them and we laughed so much. Family is the best.</div>
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Friday night was the rehearsal dinner at Cleveland Park. I totally dropped the ball on pictures, but their photographer was there to capture the moments. I gave a toast and didn't cry which was my goal. After the dinner we headed back to the hospitality room to hang out for a few hours.<br />
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Saturday I got up at 7 am and ran through my college campus. So much nostalgia. I kind of had tears in my eyes running around campus, remember ALL of the fun times I had in those 4 years at Wofford.<br />
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After that we had the bridesmaid luncheon which was so sweet and pink! We played a game where you wrapped string around your finger and talked about the bride as you wrapped the string- I took a pretty long piece and got teary again, but I luckily repeated what was said in my toast the night before. Betsy's bridesmaids were so so sweet! Brunch was delicious and everyone was in such good spirits!<br />
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Saturday afternoon my aunt (mother of the groom) and my cousin (ok cousin's wife but we're past that) and I hung out in my aunt's room to get our hair and makeup done. It was so relaxing and fun to just chill out with my family that I don't get to spend much time with anymore.</div>
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Then it was time for the wedding! Stacey and I handed out programs which was fun because we knew EVERYONE on the groom's side since we are family. I got lots of hugs of people that I missed talking to on my own wedding day. I also cried during the wedding (shocker) and had a huge grin on my face. I was so excited to get another GIRL in the family!</div>
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The reception was held at the perfect venue! Betsy had it perfectly decorated- lots of cotton, southern touches, flowers, and old family pictures! We danced the night away and the band was so much fun! They did a fun Jersey Boys set for my aunt (her favorite) and then got dressed up like women for "Don't ya wish your girlfriend was hot like me" which almost had me in tears from laughing so hard!</div>
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I just love this couple. They attend my church and are like family. Mr. Ed just overcame a liver transplant and when I saw them dancing at the reception I just had to snap a picture. Mrs. Jane did all of the calligraphy for our wedding invitations to pass the time when he was sick!</div>
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Don't you love my uncle's Chevy?! This is a family jewel :)</div>
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So there's the wedding recap! It was a fun, fun weekend and I want to do it all over again!</div>
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<br />Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830415221810559536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986796388948498740.post-2180557725418234692013-11-23T09:00:00.000-05:002013-11-23T09:00:06.713-05:00here comes the bride!<div style="text-align: center;">
Today this girl joins our family and I COULD NOT be happier!</div>
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So thrilled for Stewart and Betsy. I just hope all of the pictures from their wedding don't have my mascara running down my eyes because I'm so darn emotional but SO HAPPY!</div>
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Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830415221810559536noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986796388948498740.post-25561802904765630712013-11-21T07:30:00.000-05:002013-11-21T07:30:02.547-05:00prayers for illinois<div style="text-align: center;">
If you are new to my blog in the past 10 months, you may have missed the fact that I lived in Illinois for a year. This blog started because of mine and Tyler's long distance relationship and it just grew into a regular old lifestyle blog.</div>
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You all know that Illinois was slammed with tornadoes this past Sunday. What you probably don't know is that one of the tornadoes hit TWO MILES from where we used to live. Terrifying. My friend Ashley's aunt and uncle's house was completely demolished and it absolutely breaks my heart. Illinois is near and dear to my heart and I just broke down when I heard the horrific news. </div>
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You can read the story and see pictures about the tornado that hit my friends' family <a href="http://www.news-gazette.com/multimedia/photogallery/2013-11-17/pesotum-home-destroyed-storm">HERE</a>.</div>
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I just read that 13 Illinois counties are considered disaster areas, including Douglas County where we lived. My heart just breaks thinking about it. We have been in touch with our friends and it seems like all are safe, just very shaken. </div>
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Please pray for the families affected and donate to the American Red Cross if you are able.</div>
Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830415221810559536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986796388948498740.post-86861541809694337342013-11-20T08:00:00.000-05:002013-11-20T08:00:07.763-05:00eight things<div style="text-align: center;">
Y'all where has this month gone!!!!! Next week is Thanksgiving. Life is flying by way too quickly.</div>
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I'm just going to post a little quick update on life....</div>
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First, thanks for all of the love about Sarge. He is 100% better and we will not be running 4.5 miles ever again. It was such a scare, but such a lesson- YALL DONT RUN WITH YOUR DOGS!</div>
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Second, my cousin is getting married this weekend and I am so excited! I've been counting down since our wedding which was exactly 8 months from theirs on Saturday. I'll also be in my college town and I haven't been there in two years!</div>
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Third, this Beachbody challenge is the greatest thing I've ever done. I've already seen pretty awesome changes and I am trying to recruit as many friends as possible. I have about a week left and I can't wait to see how many inches I've lost. I will tell you I cheated on Saturday and measured myself and WHOA- its impressive. I also feel amazing- thats what it's all about!</div>
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Fourth, this past Friday was my 25th birthday. Tyler and I had a delicious dinner at a tapas restaurant and my work friends spoiled me! My parents came to visit and we had lunch at another place downtown we'd never been. And Saturday night friends of ours hosted an oyster roast in our HOA clubhouse and it was so much fun!! Courtney was so sweet and turned it into a birthday party for me!</div>
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<b>Fifth</b>, some exciting things are happen to this Law family and NO it has nothing to do with babies! Hopefully I can share it soon with you!</div>
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<b>Sixth</b>, speaking of BABIES, I am surrounded by pregnant people. Two coworkers are pregnant- I have a baby shower for one tonight who is due on Dec 12 and another coworker is due in April. ALL of my friends in my Bible Study from home either had babies this fall or are expecting and one of my old coworkers had a baby last week! College friends are starting to announce it and family friends, too! I'm surrounded. But here is the thing: I am not interested in babies. There is no such thing as baby fever in my mind and the thought of a child right now gives me a stomach ache! Just not ready. End of story.</div>
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<b>Seventh</b>, I am just really loving my fall TV shows: Revenge, Blacklist, Biggest Loser (new favorite show), Chicago Fire, SVU, and Greys. Thank goodness for DVR!</div>
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<b>Eighth</b>, I think thats it for now. I need to be more regular about posting but I honestly don't have time and its easier when Tyler is out of town for work like he has been this week!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If you follow me on Facebook, you may have seen that Sarge collapsed while we were running last night. It was the scariest afternoon of my life.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">My 6.5 year old black lab and I were running on the Spanish Moss Trail this afternoon. We ran about 4.25 miles when my dog, Sarge, basically collapsed on the trail by Allison Road. His front legs gave out and he became very disoriented and fell over, almost like he was drunk. I started yelling for help when two ladies and a man in front of me heard me screaming and ran over to me as I was yelling for water. They did not have any, but the man ran to Allison Road and stopped a truck to ask for water. Miraculously, the man came running back with an unopened gallon of water. I was in too much of a panic to really comprehend what was happening. I immediately poured the water on the dog and got him to drink some of it until we could slow his heart rate and cool him down.</span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Side note: Who has a gallon of water in their car? He looked like a contractor (because of his truck) so maybe that is why, but if this wasn't a God-thing, I DO NOT know what is. This man was my angel- the water saved Sarge!</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I thanked the group over and over and told them I thought he was OK and we started walking slowly back to my car parked on Depot Road (about a mile away). After about ten yards, Sarge collapsed again. This time, his jaw was locked shut and his eyes rolled to the back of his head. It was like watching him seize but having no idea what to do and no one to call! I screamed for help again and another group of three came running over to me. At this point I was in a panic, but the two men were able to calm me down while the lady ran to her car so we could drive Sarge back to my parked car. In the meantime, we laid Sarge down, cooled him down, and continued to try to give him water.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">One of the men, a local photographer in Beaufort called a friend of mine who lives in Mossy Oaks, so she could bring a bowl of water and help calm me down since she knows me well. By the time my friend and her husband arrived, the men had taken care of Sarge and gotten to him to his feet and walking again. We let him walk around a little to make sure that he wasn't going to fall again. They had helped me breathe and stop panicking, something I could have never done on my own.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I only got three of the six stranger's names (Paul, Liv, and Doug I believe) and I never spoke to the man who generously gave another stranger a gallon of water. I kept saying thank you over and over and over, hoping that these people truly understood my gratitude, as this was one of the scariest things that I have ever had happen to me in my 25 years of life! I did find Paul on Facebook and sent him a thank you message, hoping he will send me his friends' emails to I can thank them, too.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">So as we hear terrible events and bad news everyday, I can't help but be thankful for our wonderful community in Beaufort and for those people who took time out of their Sunday stroll to help me. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and would love to be able to hung your necks, especially the man with the water who almost appeared like an angel. If you aren't a believer in God, I don't know how because coincidences like this just don't happen.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">(Tyler was out fishing with a buddy so I couldn't even get him when I was in panic-mode. He doesn't quite seem to grasp how serious the situation really was and how truly scarred I am from it). </span></div>
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Today marks day 14 of my 30 day Beach Body challenge. WOW!</div>
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It has been a great experience and I am feeling awesome. I'm not bloated, tired, or just feeling plain blah like I was and I'm attributing that to how I've been eating!</div>
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I have not eaten out in an entire two weeks. Not even coffee! I've really stuck to this challenge and really feel like this is a lifestyle change. I've packed my lunch, meal planned, and had my chocolate Shakeology shake for 15 days now!</div>
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Every chance I get I hop on Pinterest to get some dinner inspiration. I want to make sure I'm feeding Tyler something that will make him happy and not go digging in the fridge 10 minutes after dinner. I thought it would be neat to share some of the recipes that I've tried in case you were interested!</div>
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Eggplant fries / <a href="http://www.damyhealth.com/2012/01/healthy-eggplant-fries/">Damy Health</a></div>
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Apple and pear crock pot pork chops / <a href="http://wholefoodsnewbody.blogspot.com/2013/11/pear-and-apple-crock-pot-pork.html">Whole Foods New Body</a> - dinner tonight!</div>
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Shakeology energy bites / <a href="http://lifeaficionada.com/2013/04/16/chalenes-chocolate-shakeology-balls/">Life of Aficionada</a></div>
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Crock pot roast / <a href="http://thespunkyrunner.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/pot-roast-in-the-crock-pot/">The Spunky Runner</a></div>
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Homemade hummus / <a href="http://charlotteperrow.blogspot.com/2012/09/homemade-hummus.html">Laws in the Lowcountry</a> - that's me!</div>
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My coach Cara is looking for more challengers for her upcoming challenge (that I'll be doing again!), so if you are interested in joining please let me know. Or if you have any questions, ask away!</div>
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In less than two weeks my cousin and his fiance will tie the knot! I am SO excited to get another girl in my family and it almost feels like I'm getting a sister instead of a cousin! I'm so lucky to have Betsy and Stacey join the Perrow family.</div>
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I've been great about taking pictures at their parties and showers, but I haven't been good about posting, so I'll post some of my favorites!</div>
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Looking forward to 11-23-13!</div>
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There is so much to tell and SO much we've done these past few weeks since I've blogged regularly. Mainly wedding and baby showers.... Running, cooking, playing wife, and traveling. Life is exhausting I tell ya. I cannot IMAGINE having kids.</div>
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Speaking of kids I swear I see a new "we're expecting" post on Facebook daily. I saw two last week and one yesterday. And I know of two babies born in the past 3 days. I'm going to let you other mommas and mommas-to-be deal with all of that because this girl don't got no time fo babies!</div>
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Anyways, the point of my post tonight is to tell you that I signed up for my first challenge. My camp BFF Cara is a Beachbody coach and I kept seeing all of her encouraging Facebook posts and her clean eating recipes. She told me about this 30 day challenge and after MUCH contemplating and going back and forth about it AND finding where the funds were going to come from (hello my birthday is in 3 weeks. HOLLA).... I took the plunge!</div>
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<b>30 days of clean eating, Shakeology, and T-25 by ShaunT all by <a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/">Team Beachbody</a>!</b></div>
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I can do this right!?!? Yes I can. Except..... During this 30 days I have a wedding shower, baby shower, MY BIRTHDAY, my cousin's wedding, and Thanksgiving. Hello terrible food and alcohol. This is my main concern with the challenge but I'm going to take it one day at a time!! I can do this.</div>
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I had to take my "before" pictures last night and I wanted to keel over and die looking at myself in a bathing suit. The newlywed 15-20 is REAL. REAL and it happened to me. And now I am trying to do something about it and I needed accountability. I also had to take my measurements. I'm going to do everything I can to shed those inches!</div>
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I did my first 25 minute workout this morning and I have to be honest. It was pretty damn hard at 6 am. I may or may not have puked afterwards. Can't say I've ever done that before. I guess thats what I get for guzzling my last Diet Coke for 30 days the night before. The acid in my tummy was just not doing it for me. I wanted to pause my DVD with 5 minutes to go but Tyler wouldn't let me stop until the clock hit 0! But, I did it and 6 will come again early in the morning!</div>
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So in order to keep myself accountable in blogland/social media, I'm going to occasionally post my progress or some recipes/what I've eaten for the day. I've learned its about healthy choices rather than how much and how often I eat. I went grocery shopping yesterday and really started reading labels... so much sugar in everything and I have SUCH a sweet tooth! Yikes.</div>
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Breakfast: Shakeology (chocolate) with coffee (blended)</div>
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But I do have to tell you the whole organic thing isn't going to happen ;-) Ohhhh another post for another day!! Off to eat my enchilada!</div>
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With my birthday coming up in exactly a month, I thought it would be fun to share my birthday wishlist! Some years I have long list (like this year), and other years I can't think of a thing. Maybe it is because I am actually on a budget being married, but I have a lot of things on my list!</div>
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And I'll be 25- so a reason to celebrate!</div>
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<small><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'm also asking for a new <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2783989&.svc=blogger&id=93208960" rel="nofollow">monogrammed sweatshirt</a>. A sweatshirt is a staple for me to throw on after work and I am really in need of a new one!</span></small></div>
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<small><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">At first I was 100% opposed to Lululemon. I thought anyone who paid an obscene amount of money on workout clothes was CRAZY until I discovered the <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2783989&.svc=blogger&id=93905454" rel="nofollow">pace setter skirt</a>. I can't wear Nike shorts or other types of running shorts because of my thighs and in the summer it gets too hot to wear long black running pants. I tried the pace setter skirt on over the summer and was hooked. I need a few other pairs. If I cant find a pair of shorts that doesn't chafe (sorry TMI) my legs, I honestly don't care what the cost is!</span></small></div>
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<small><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I've had my grandmother's monogrammed gold necklace since she passed away in 2001, WAY before monogrammed jewelry was in style. My mom has a pair of <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2783989&.svc=blogger&id=28981469" rel="nofollow">earrings</a> with her maiden monogram and I've always loved them. I don't have too much with my new monogram, so I think this could be a great gift!</span></small></div>
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<small><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2783989&.svc=blogger&id=94456559" rel="nofollow">Garmin</a> watch/GPS is honestly THE thing that I want for my birthday. I love my Nike+ app, but I don't love that I can't see it when I run and it doesn't count calories when I am doing other exercises. I think a running GPS would really motivate me to add more miles to my routine. Would you recommend a Garmin or a Polar watch? I'll take either, and whichever "does it all" for less!</span></small></div>
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<small><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Now that we live on the water I wear a hat a lot on the boat. A monogrammed <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2783989&.svc=blogger&id=93097936" rel="nofollow">baseball hat</a> would be such an easy gift (and inexpensive!).</span></small></div>
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<small><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I've been contemplating getting a <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2783989&.svc=blogger&id=93761326" rel="nofollow">juicer</a> with our leftover wedding gift cards. I think my magic bullet bit the dust lately (SAD FACE), so I wouldn't mind something to up my fruit and veggie intake! Again, something I don't need by any means but fun to have!</span></small></div>
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<small><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Last but not least, I dorkingly (is that a word? maybe not....) want a pair of <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2783989&.svc=blogger&id=91280810" rel="nofollow">garden shears</a>! I usually have fresh flowers in the house and cutting them with scissors is not cool. Maybe it will make me start trimming the vines going up our front steps, too? #wishfulthinking</span></small></div>
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Is there anything else that a 25 year old needs? Ok I don't really need any of this. But birthdays come once a year and then six weeks later it is Christmas... so I think my family has it pretty easy with my list this year! :-)</div>
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And happy 22nd birthday to my cousin Anna today!</div>
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After my 10k this past weekend, I realized that it is time for some new running shoes. My Nike+ app says I've run about 224 miles in my current shoes... whether that is accurate or not, I'm not sure. But I've also done workout classes and walked around in them leisurely.</div>
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I went to my local running store, <a href="http://palmettorunningcompany.com/beaufort/">Palmetto Running Company</a> and tried on 3 pairs of shoes...</div>
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I had been to a running store before, but I really had a great experience here. They took pictures of my feet to see what type of shoe I really needed. All along I've been wearing a neutral shoe... Turns out I need stability! I overpronate and need that support. Plus I don't have the prettiest feet and have bones sticking out of every which-way!</div>
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I think the Saucony. I didn't pull the trigger yet because I wanted to do some research online and get a few more opinions first, but I think that is what I am going to go with, plus I've found them on sale! They also have a dark silver color with pink and green accents... A little more fun than the white and blue.</div>
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So I want to hear what type of running shoes you have and especially what you wear if you overpronate!</div>
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That little absence was nice. Sometimes its nice to just take a little break and not spill your life all over the internet. We've certainly had a lot going on lately. Let me fill you in.</div>
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One of the main reasons why I had to take a little blogging break was because I needed to spend more time with my husband. He hadn't been feeling 100% about his job, and we knew that something had to change. After a few different interviews with different companies and many, many, many prayers.... He finally landed a new job! Though he isn't in the grain industry anymore which he loved, he is still in agriculture. And best of all - we don't have to move!!! We may eventually move on the outskirts of Beaufort, but for now we'll stay in our little rental until the perfect house comes along.</div>
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My cousin is getting married in November so we've had a lot of fun celebrating them the past few weekends! Stewart is like a brother to me so I feel like I am gaining a sister-in-law rather than a cousin-in-law! I'll come back with some posts from their parties and showers. It is a lot of fun celebrating them instead of Tyler and me being the center of attention!</div>
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I ran a 10k this past Saturday and it was SO HARD. This was my 3rd 10k, but it was my first race ever running a race with hills. The start line was even going up an incline! Whew it was so difficult and I am still really sore, tired, and hurting! Any tips on how to wind down after a race like that? Again, a specific post about the race coming soon.</div>
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Just a quick little hello and update until I'm back again.</div>
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Thanks for your love and support over the past few weeks dealing with my frustration and grumpiness!</div>
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It just seems right to take a little blog break right now... There is a lot going on and sitting down at night writing just isn't in the card this week....</div>
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I'm running a 10k on October 4 and am determined to do well, hence my goal of running 50 miles in September. Follow and join me on twitter (@charlotteplaw) and hashtag #50milesseptember. I realize 50 miles was a HUGE goals and maybe even too steep, but I'm doing my best to hit my goal!</div>
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Sunday, Sept 1: 2.10 miles on treadmill <b>8'34 pace</b></div>
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Tuesday, Sept 3: 3.11 miles {with 2 coworkers} <b>9'34 pace</b></div>
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Thursday, Sept 5: 3.18 miles on treadmill, walk/run</div>
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Tuesday, Sept 10, 3.38 miles outside and over the Beaufort bridge / <b>9'15 pace</b></div>
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Wednesday, Sept 11: 1 hour of weights + cardio class {I am h-u-r-t-i-n-g}</div>
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Thursday, Sept 12: 4.60 miles outside / <b>8'34 pace</b></div>
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<b>Total for September: 19.7 miles / 30.3 to go!</b></div>
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- Though I am married... I thought this article titled "<a href="http://convergemagazine.com/26-unmarried-and-childless-8736/">26, unmarried, and childless</a>" was super interesting. I think we can all relate to a lot of the points in the article.</div>
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- Another friend also passed on this article about marriage. It's called "<a href="http://girlsguideto.com/articles/15-ways-to-stay-married-for-15-years">15 ways to stay married for 15 years</a>" and is definitely worth the read! There are some really good key points about marriage including doing your own thing (hello Charlotte running and Tyler hunting) and going to bed mad and making up in the morning (I don't hate this one).</div>
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- And I know we all LOVE Buzzfeed, so in honor of Halloween quickly approaching, I thought this one, "<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/kellyschremph/19-questions-hocus-pocus-left-unanswered-cw0e">10 Questions Hocus Pocus Let Unanswered</a>" was too funny not to share. </div>
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You have all got to make this cookie dough dip. My friend tried it a few weeks ago and told me about it, but I was super skeptical until she made it again last night and I asked her to bring some to work.... Ladies and gentleman, I bring you "<a href="http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/05/23/want-to-eat-an-entire-bowl-of-cookie-dough/">healthy cookie dough</a>" and the main ingredient is chickpeas! I'm serious. It sounds so gross but it is delicious and I am making some tonight!</div>
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And HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BROTHER!</div>
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<br />Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830415221810559536noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986796388948498740.post-54998283556296076472013-09-12T07:30:00.000-04:002013-09-12T07:30:04.535-04:00shifts and shirts<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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{one} J. Crew <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/crew_keeper_chambray_shirtdress/thing?context_id=94098528&context_type=collection&id=87903081">dress </a>// Sam Edelman <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/sam_edelman_lisle_boot/thing?context_id=94098528&context_type=collection&id=78375626">booties</a></div>
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{three} Top Shop <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2783989&.svc=blogger&id=83377236" rel="nofollow">dress</a> // Vince Camuto <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/vince_camuto_platform_wedge_booties/thing?context_id=94098528&context_type=collection&id=90416115">booties</a></div>
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Again, Blogtember coincides with a blog post I had already thought of in my head!<br />
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I have some awesome friends. They do a lot of cool things and I'm really proud of them. Instead of telling you all about my favorite stores (J.Crew, LOFT, Nine West, Target), I thought I would spotlight a handful of my friends who have started their own businesses. I truly hope you look into them and support them!</div>
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My sorority sister and fellow Wofford alum, Grace, began a stationary company, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 39px;">WritefullyHis, LLC in which a percentage of the proceeds going back to purchasing paper and pencils for schools in East Africa. These supplies are purchased locally in the village markets to make it more sustainable for their local communities.</span></div>
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This weekend was so much fun. We packed a to into a little bit of time and I am honestly whooped as I type this. The weekend was one of those that you didn't want to end because we both hung out with friends and got to do a lot of (new) things.</div>
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Friday night I went to spin class (a first) at my YMCA. It wasn't as hard as I anticipated, but it was also a great workout and I was drenched with sweat when I left! I headed to the grocery store to pick up some beer -- Abita Purple Haze and Sweetwater Blue it was -- so good! Tyler was getting his hunting stuff together to go dove hunting at the farm on Saturday, so I sipped on the beer while he got ready.</div>
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Saturday I met my friend (she's also my coworker) Caroline at her gym to try a barre class. I've been DYING to try one and finally got a chance since she had a "bring a friend to class" pass. I had no idea what to expect but kept an open mind. While it was a really challenging workout, I also felt great afterwards and am feeling it now!! It was nice to go with a friend who was used to going, and I'm glad I don't have to "commit" to it right now; I am just going to visit when I'm over in Bluffton.</div>
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After the class, we met up with another friend, had lunch at the <a href="http://www.frostyfrog.com/">Frosty Frog</a> on Hilton Head (hello amazing Jungle Juice daiquiri) and hit the beach with mojitos. The weather was absolutely perfect at the beach at Sea Pines was almost empty! After a few hours and a little sun, we went back to shower and have girls night!</div>
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I feel like I haven't had girls night in a really long time and it was SO GOOD to meet new girls to start hanging out with! We had some drinks before dinner then headed to <a href="http://www.wiseguyshhi.com/">Wise Guys</a> back on Hilton Head. We decided on the tapas and had the calamari, sliders, lobster risotto, goat cheese, and stuffed mushrooms. So so good, and a great amount of food for 5 girls to split! I drove back home to Beaufort (about an hour away), so I dropped the girls off at a bar and headed home for the night. Good thing, since they told me they stayed out until 3:30!</div>
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Sunday Tyler and I visited a church (we are trying to decide between two), and I did a lot of cleaning in the house before going to dinner at a friends' house. Tyler has become really good buds with my coworker and we had dinner with them for the first time. So much fun!</div>
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165 doves killed by 11 guys. Pretty impressive. And I think Sarge had a blast. Poor thing has been moping around all Sunday from running around and getting the birds. </div>
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So there's my weekend in a nutshell. Why did it have to end!!??</div>
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For some reason, I thought my "blogiversary" was in August.</div>
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Alas! I was wrong... it's TODAY! On September 7, 2011, at my desk as an intern, I wrote my first post.</div>
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When I started this blogging journey, I had no idea I would keep it up. I had no idea I'd ever have someone design my blog, make me a button, or that I would make friends online that I would call friends in real life. I never thought I'd host a giveaway, win a giveaway, or meet the person who inspired me to start blogging in the first place,<a href="http://longdistanceloving.net/"> {av}</a>.</div>
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Today I celebrate the second year of this little blog of mine that began as "From Carolina Cotton to Illinois Corn" and turned into "Laws in the Lowcountry." I never thought I'd move home to Carolina so quickly, and I didn't know two years ago when I would become Mrs. Law. Life happens to quickly.</div>
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Thank you to all of you who have stuck by me, read my blog, commented on it, emailed me, followed me on social media, met me in real life, and encouraged me to keep posting. I am truly thankful and really appreciate you coming back everyday.</div>
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Some of my favorite posts from the past two years:</div>
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Post #1: <a href="http://charlotteperrow.blogspot.com/2011/09/off-we-go.html">Off we go!</a></div>
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<a href="http://charlotteperrow.blogspot.com/2011/10/wreath-overboard.html">Wreath Overboard</a></div>
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<a href="http://charlotteperrow.blogspot.com/2011/10/its-official-long-distance-no-more.html">It's Official! Long Distance No More!</a></div>
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<a href="http://charlotteperrow.blogspot.com/2011/12/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-lily.html">All I Want for Christmas is Lily</a> </div>
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<a href="http://charlotteperrow.blogspot.com/2012/04/10k-success.html">10k Success </a>(my first race!!)</div>
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<a href="http://charlotteperrow.blogspot.com/2012/04/weekend-project-refinished-table-chairs.html">Weekend Project: Refinished Table and Chairs</a></div>
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<a href="http://charlotteperrow.blogspot.com/2012/07/were-engaged.html">WE'RE ENGAGED!</a></div>
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<a href="http://charlotteperrow.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-bachelorette-weekend.html">My Bachelorette Weekend</a></div>
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<a href="http://charlotteperrow.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-hair-emergency.html">The Hair Emergency</a> - this one may be my all-time favorite</div>
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<a href="http://charlotteperrow.blogspot.com/2013/05/pancreatic-poochie.html">Pancreatic Poochie</a></div>
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At first I was really skeptical about this whole "fall" thing.... I do love summer and we do live on the water but I am getting really tired of the heat and sweating! </div>
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Since Labor Day has passed, I've retired my white and started the transition process. Our office dresses up a little bit more post-Labor Day than during the summer. I've replaced my Jack Rogers and other sandals with flats, and tried to pep up my attire a little.</div>
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I'm still trying to keep my wardrobe light, but not too summer. I'm ready for cooler weather!</div>
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I cannot recover from our trip to Houston! I have been whooped all week and am really looking forward to the weekend to relax and chill! Hopefully the Gamecocks will get a huge W over the Dawgs and I'm sure Clemson is going to blow SC State (eek near where I grew up) away!</div>
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I have some really weird symptoms going on right now. I've been having terrible night sweats and I feel like I'm almost going through menopause. I thought it was just adjusting to sleeping in the bed with Tyler, but Wednesday night he was out of town and I was able to sleep alone, but I still woke up 4-5 times absolutely drenched it sweat! I also noticed at a meeting today I was standing up and got clammy all of a sudden and broke out in a sweat. I called my lady doctor thinking it was my medicine because I have switched medicine 3 times in 6 months (honestly not my fault, I blame Walgreens!). At first they thought I was nuts, but when I said "I feel like I'm 24 going on 48," they listened and ordered some bloodwork. Next week I'm going to my general practice to get checked out, too, but this is SUPER weird. Anyone else had this happen to them before? It's really uncomfortable and I'm a little concerned! I did call my regular doctor from home and she said she actually went through this same thing but never got answers, so she is curious to know what the bloodwork shows. </div>
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Revenge is now on Netflix!!!! I got Tyler hooked recently, but we only got through season 1. A Facebook friend posted that season 2 was now online and I am SO excited! Now if only I can figure out how to hook my Mac up to our TV, we'll be set!</div>
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I'm finally participating in <a href="http://storyofmylifetheblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/blogtember-september-blog-challenge.html">Blogtember</a> and this post was sort of by accident. Today's prompt is:</div>
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I had a text chat with my cousin (in law) Stacey a few weeks ago after a shower for her future sister-in-law (confusing, I know). You see, my mom and I drove my grandmother and great aunt two hours for Betsy's shower. The ride was interesting to say the least. After I texted Stacey some of the ridiculous things that were said by the two ladies, she said I should blog about it. If this isn't funny to anyone, at least it will be to the two of us!</div>
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Those were the only direct quotes I got from these two BUT we did a LOT of talking about doctors appointments, who has died recently, who is divorcing who..... and we repeated every story three times because they can't hear.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Tyler and I met in 2010 at the South Carolina/ Clemson football game in Clemson. I was going to the game with my friend Ruthie but staying with my friend Matthew. Matthew had been in PA with Tyler for thanksgiving to hunt and somehow they began talking about me. Matthew told me he had someone for me to meet at the game and tricked me into going to tailgate with Tyler and our friends from home. It was love at first sight! He graduated two weeks later and moved to Illinois six weeks later. A year later, then I moved to date him in the same city!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">The most memorable part was after my bridesmaids and I got ready. Somehow we started dancing with bongos and other music in the church’s music room. I think Stacey gets credit for this with slam poetry. It then turned into a dance party with music from the movie The Proposal, mine and Tyler’s favorite movie where Betty White is dancing in the woods chanting.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">I don’t know who ever said marriage is easy, but they lied! It is hard work! There are so many stigmas about getting married and being the “perfect wife.” It is just not humanly possible to be perfect, and we all know that, but there is also room to strive for perfection. I want to cook a meat-and-three dinner every night that is healthy, but it can’t happen. I need to exercise for my mental and physical health and there isn’t time in the day to prepare an elaborate meal. I want to keep a perfectly clean house that is always tidy, but normally men aren’t tidy and our dog sheds an unbelievable amount! Laundry is constant and sometimes his work shirts have wrinkles (I do only buy non-iron shirts now for that reason!). Bills have to be paid (on time) and there is such a thing called a budget. We have student loans, car payments, and rent to pay. We can’t splurge all the time, but will occasionally. It is hard to schedule date nights, especially when you have weekend commitments almost every weekend. Sleeping in and breakfast in bed hasn’t happened since we’ve been married.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Before we were married, we had our own lives, sort of. Yes, we lived in the same place, but we had two places to clean, pay rent, and live in. We lived in a different state with different culture. We had an excuse to be independent and go to the grocery store alone or run errands alone or be apart. There is some pressure I feel being married that you have to be together 24/7 but that isn’t our personalities. I’m super independent and try to do my own thing here and there.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">In a nutshell, there are similarities, but definitely differences. When you get married, two become one, and it isn’t just all about you anymore. You really have to consider your spouse because you are a family together. You make decisions together, you live together, you sleep together, and you go about life together!</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Favorite and least favorite things about Tyler.</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Favorite: Hardworking, funny, goofy, caring, likes to cook, enjoys the outdoors, loves my family and me, committed to strengthening our relationship always!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Least favorite: Early to bed, crunches ice, lacks patience (I'm guilty too!).</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">M<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">y <span class="il" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: #222222;">question</span> </span>would be do you have any advice for couples in long distance relationships since you and Tyler did that?</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Go visit fun places together, but also see what real life is like. In our first month of dating, we never really dated in one place. I was in SC and he was in PA and then IL. We went to NYC for New Years. I then moved to DC for a month for school and we played in DC for a weekend, then I finally got to go out to Illinois for a week inbetween my semesters. We really experienced real life, not just the fun stuff like a nice date in Manhattan! We also visited St. Louis together, but with another couple in their home so we could really relax together. Tyler spent a week at my parents house with me during my senior year spring break. After we got through all of this, I finally think "real life" sunk in and we realized all this traveling wasn't realistic in the future. While we like to travel, we also like Law and Order SVU marathons and Chinese takeout.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Also, when you were in Illinois was it hard to be away from your family and how did you manage your long distance "relationship" with them?</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">It was really hard to be away from my family, but much harder to be away from my friends. When my girlfriends would get together, I would get really sad. There are 12 of us who are super close and at one time they all got together (maybe for Homecoming) but it was too expensive for me to fly to SC. We did a lot of skyping and they followed my <span class="il" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: #222222;">blog</span> to keep up with me. I saw my family a lot, surprisingly. We also had a family of our own in Illinois who really took us in and made us feel like their children. My mom and I talked every morning on the way to work and every day on the way home.</span></span></div>
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<b>Thanks for your great questions, friends!</b></div>
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Excuse my absence- we were having a blast in Houston and trying to regroup from such a fun time. We did a lot of things in just three days and it was awesome!</div>
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Friday afternoon Tyler and I drove to Charleston to hop on a plane to Houston. We had a short flight and arrived in Houston just in time for dinner! Tyler's brother Cameron and his wife Lissy picked us up and then we headed to their apartment for some grub. They cooked delicious lamb burgers with pitas, a fabulous salad, and couscous. I need cooking lessons from them! Oh, and wine of course! After dinner we walked a few blocks to a bar to meet up with a few of their friends. We met them last year at their wedding in Rhode Island so it was nice to hang out with complete strangers. Funny enough, their couple friends were flying to Charleston for Labor Day weekend.</div>
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Saturday I met up with Whitney from <a href="http://www.theobservantturtle.com/">The Observant Turtle</a> who lives in Houston and is from SC! This is the second time we have gotten together and of courseee food was involved! We had a fabulous brunch at <a href="http://tinyboxwoods.com/tiny_boxwoods/home.html">Tiny Boxwoods</a> and I had THE BEST watermelon lemonade I've ever ever ever had. Seriously, I couldn't get enough. And my granola, yogurt, and fruit was super too, but y'all the watermelon lemonade!! I want some right now!! We had a great catch-up as always and of course ended with a "see you soon" because hopefully I will get to see her later this month!</div>
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Second stop was <a href="http://gatlinsbbq.com/">Gatlins BBQ</a> but they weren't taking orders thanks to a catering order. After standing in line half an hour, we left and tried to go to an ice house that served BBQ, but they were closed! Finally we landed at one more place to get in a second sampling of BBQ. I was so full I totally missed the name of the restaurant!</div>
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The four of us and a friend hopped in the car to get a table to watch the Clemson/Georgia game at <a href="http://houston.blackfinnamericangrille.com/">Black Finn Grille</a> where the Clemson alumni gather to watch the games. We had on all of our orange and got a great table and lots of beer! I had shrimp tacos which were decent, but it was OK since I was consuming plenty of beer (OK probably too much). We had so much fun screaming and yelling and ooh-ing and ahh-ing. We even met a couple originally from SC who went to Clemson who is friends with one of my friends and knows exactly where I grew up. It's such a small world people! After pulling out a great WIN we went home!</div>
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And no trip to Texas is complete without boot shopping. Tyler is now a new proud owner of a new pair of Justin boots thanks to <a href="http://www.cavenders.com/">Cavendar's</a>! I opted out of boots since I already have a pair and I don't wear them often, but it was so much fun trying on all kinds of crazy cowboy boots! We were so tired when we got back from our outing that Ty and I took a nap while Cam and Lis went to the pool. Before dinner, we all went downstairs to the gym to run off a few of the millions of calories we'd consumed over the weekend!</div>
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To wrap up our foodie weekend, we had tex-mex for dinner on Sunday night. I had delicious chicken tacos at <a href="http://www.ninfas.com/">Ninfa's</a> and we all indulged on queso and mojitos and beer for the guys. I was seriously stuffed!! It was fun to experience all kinds of foods this weekend... obviously. After watching The Great Gatsby (which I wasn't really a fan of by the way........), we crashed!</div>
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Monday we had breakfast at home (because that's important) and sadly packed to head back to SC. Before we left, though, we made a trip to Tyler and Cameron's friend's fire house. I felt like I was on a set from Chicago Fire! I'd never been in a fire house before. As I sat in the driver's seat of the firetruck, the siren went off and I FREAKED out... I just knew I'd hit some wrong button, but, no.... the guys were called out to an assault! I asked a million questions and jumped on the pole because we couldn't slide down it since they'd closed it off due to the heat.... Oh Texas...</div>
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So as you can tell, I think we had a phenomenal time and I am so glad we were able to visit Cam and Lis! We hadn't gotten to spend too much time alone with them since we are usually in PA for a holiday, so it was great doing our own thing! I'm so blessed to have a great brother and sister-in-law! In a few weeks they'll move back to Lis's home state of Rhode Island, so I'm hoping a New England trip will be in our future!</div>
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Thanks for reading my novel. Hope you don't think we are complete fatties! I promise I'm running and eating healthy this week!</div>
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