tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69953995152952296322024-03-13T22:08:52.291-04:00Sandy Gala lifestyle.Sandy Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09564592035036704611noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995399515295229632.post-62788441053749591352012-07-15T15:55:00.000-04:002012-07-15T16:05:15.161-04:00Smile, it enhances your face value.Hello hello! Life as of lately as been pretty spectacular! I started back to being a 9 to 5 girl, resulting in a very pooped Sandy. My Mom came to visit for the 4th, as well as my best pals. It was so lovely to be able to wrap my arms around my Momma and have the best kind of conversations with my lady friends. We berry picked, muddy hiked, ice cream ate, alpine slid, sing alonged, cave dwelled, river tubed, Gatlinburged, boozed, and giggled!<br />
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I find that I'm smiling more and more these days. I like that.<br />
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<br />Sandy Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09564592035036704611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995399515295229632.post-7222228855453416372012-06-24T11:23:00.000-04:002012-06-24T11:23:32.028-04:00Fancy Feet! Cap Toe DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When it comes to fashion I am essentially a one trick pony. My wardrobe is a variation on the same thing, I've been called a cartoon character numerous times. It's no different when it comes to shoes. Unlike most women, I don't have a shoe problem. I seek out the same shoes over and over again, ballet flats and moccasins. Heels? Forget it. Yep.<br />
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With that said, Home-girl likes a fun pair of shoes every now and then. I've been a huge fan of all the color blocking popping up in the fashion world and today I'll share how to make your own knock-off pair of "cap toe flats."<br />
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<li>a pair of shoes (I got a pair of flats on clearance at Old Navy for $5. I also decided to give the most disgusting pair of shoes I own, ie: my favorites, a face lift)</li>
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<li>paints (I used what I had on hand, but I think spray paint may be your best option)</li>
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<li>ruler</li>
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<b>Step 1:</b> Measure where you'd like you color to start and mark it<br />
<b>Step 2: </b>Tape off the area where you will be painting, including the soles to ensure clean lines.<br />
<b>Step 3: </b>Paint several coats allowing each coat to dry before painting the next (if spray painting make sure you cover the rest of the shoe to block any rouge paint)<br />
<b>Step 4:</b> Once paint has dried, remove tape.<br />
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Ta-da! I imagine these may need some touching up in the future since I used acrylic paint, but they are still a thrifty way to make some happy feet!<br />
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<br />Sandy Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09564592035036704611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995399515295229632.post-50802369906152541712012-06-18T14:57:00.000-04:002012-06-18T16:23:41.248-04:00In the field<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aJZPMDuU63s/T99j983v4UI/AAAAAAAAAhA/BNHHeWMEq-w/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aJZPMDuU63s/T99j983v4UI/AAAAAAAAAhA/BNHHeWMEq-w/s200/photo.JPG" width="200" /></a>Since shacking up with my Grandma she's been super excited about the prospect of having someone to help her out with landscaping the yard. These last few days I've been in gardening land, digging, planting, fertilizing, transplanting, and re-potting. I've never been one for yard work but I will say I've enjoyed getting my hands a bit dirty.<br />
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We now own a bright pink hydrangea bush. The nursery in town gave me a lesson in hydrangea coloring. We're hoping my magic potion will do the trick for some blue blossoms next year. <br />
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Another little fun project from this weekend was inspired from <a href="http://www.stonefacecreations.com/HEADGALLERY.html" target="_blank">these planters</a> from <a href="http://www.stonefacecreations.com/HEADGALLERY.html" target="_blank">Stoneface Creations.</a> I've always loved these garden heads and decided make my own kitschy version. <br />
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During my NYC visit last month, my pal <a href="http://duanehosein.com/" target="_blank">Duane</a> and I ventured to <a href="http://www.ottosshrunkenhead.com/index.html" target="_blank">Otto's Shrunken Head</a>, a tiki dive in the East Village. We indulged in a few potent brews with the intent leaving with a fun new tiki friend. Since all my tiki mugs are in storage back in Florida, this guy has just been taking up space on my desk. Inspired by my favorite planters I repotted one of my succulents and gave ol' Singapore Sling a head of "hair." This is a fun idea I'll keep in mind for more of my tiki mugs in the future!<br />
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<br />Sandy Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09564592035036704611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995399515295229632.post-7997004522240993882012-06-14T07:30:00.000-04:002012-06-14T09:46:15.152-04:00Beer Bread<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--yAs8nO9PPg/T9ktzU9vWJI/AAAAAAAAAeY/0L3Zpo0RhbM/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--yAs8nO9PPg/T9ktzU9vWJI/AAAAAAAAAeY/0L3Zpo0RhbM/s320/photo.JPG" width="320" /></a>I'll let you in on a little secret, I LOVE BREAD! So much so that there was a time when I considered it to be a bit of a vice. I would often visit my local grocery store and leave with various kinds of freshly baked loaves. They would usually be gone within a day or so. Oh bread! Delightful, crispy, fluffy bread! Yeah, you know what I'm talking about.<br />
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Over time Bread and I had to have the, "it's not you it's me" talk, putting a little distance between ourselves. We are still good friends and hangout every now and then. In fact we did some catching up recently...<br />
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Okay, that may have been leaning on the side if dramatic or crazy, but this girl does love her breads. Beer bread is one of my favorites and today I'll share with you how to make it!<br />
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Beer Bread is super fantastic for a number of reasons, it's insanely easy, (like if you are a horrible baker ie: me) you can put literally anything in it, and it's so yummy! Bake away!<br />
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<b>Step 1:</b> Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan. (line with foil, this makes it way easier to remove loaf, especially if you have zero patients for letting it cool)<br />
<b>Step 2: </b>Whisk together all your dry ingredients (including your fixins') in a large mixing bowl.<br />
<b>Step 3: </b>Combine beer and dry ingredients and mix well with wooden spoon. Batter will be very sticky.<br />
<b>Step 4:</b> Pour into loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.<br />
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Have fun with this recipe! It's great made with different cheeses, honey, or sun dried tomatoes. Try whatever tickles your fancy. I also tend to be pretty adventurous with my beers, this means I run into my fair share of duds. Beer Bread is great for buyers remorse, take that Apricot Ale!<br />
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<br />Sandy Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09564592035036704611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995399515295229632.post-80847665885033111062012-06-11T22:03:00.003-04:002012-06-11T22:08:54.933-04:00Make yourself at home, cause I'm going out.It's a known fact in my family that I have a love of dusty cluttered antique shops and coffee. Well, combine the two with inclement weather and you have the perfect day.<br />
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Sunday I was feeling a little bit of cabin fever, so even though the weather was pretty terrible I found it to be the perfect time to explore downtown Hendersonville. Now, downtown really isn't anything new to me as I've been coming and going since I can remember, but when it rains the tourists disappear! The town is quaint, the coffee divine, and I honestly think exploring during a rainstorm is the best way to enjoy the town. Most of my favorite places are in dire need of repair, the floors are usually scattered with buckets catching rain water and one can count on a soundtrack of drips and Benny Goodman. I can't think of a better way to dig through junk!<br />
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By the end of my little outing I looked like a drowned rat, had met my caffeine quota for the day, and purchased 10 milk bottle caps. Yep. Milk bottle caps.<br />
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<b>Step 1:</b> Gather your ingredients. The kale should be washed and fully dried. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.</div>
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Today got a little magical. Meadow frolicking happened. Daisy picking happened. Deep forest hiking trails happened. I also found a new pass time obsession... Mushroom hunting. Magic? Can you feel it? Huh? Huh?<br />
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Scouring the forest floor for those little colored buttons, then lining them all up in a line. Yep. Love it! Yes I may be channeling my 7 year old self. <br />
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Since I've moved I pretty much live life as if I'm in my own personal music video. That was today. A dear friend of mine told me her glimpses into my life seem "like magic." How cool is that? <br />
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Till next time.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Two months ago I sold all my things, left my job, loaded up the pups, and didn't look back. I like to think of myself as this mysterious gypsy thing. (Is that a bit too whimsical?) I've learned so much about myself. Including how scared I am of the world. Needless to say I've jumped in face first... and smashed it a few times. Someone told me I was brave. That felt good to hear.</div><br />
Its been 3 weeks, I'm in Connecticut currently staying with my Aunt Patty and Uncle Frank. I've explored DC and put a dent in the NYC subway system...So much so I've been asked for directions. (Go me for hiding my enduring terror of it!) <strike>This week I head to Pennsylvania to visit a dear friend and her new little cub.</strike> (Had cousin time on the NC coast and ogled at muscley Marines.) <br />
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Since the move I've learned quite a few things, which I will now list for you.<br />
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1. I've come to realize I'm more southern then I've ever given myself credit for. Once one passes the Mason Dixon Line, hot boiled peanuts are an idea so foreign you'd never expect the detail in which one must describe them. I have a forcible twang in likes of which my Grammy would be proud.<br />
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2. Starbucks isn't really that great. Yeah. 4 years of free will make one forget that. <br />
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3. I'm a real sass. I like it. I think it scares people. Oh well.<br />
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4. I'm a Polson woman through and through. Always falling in love. Always falling out of love. People, food, nature. Its beautiful. Every part of it.<br />
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5. Being alone/independent is a spectacular thing. I only answer to myself and its the only opinion that counts. <br />
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6. Smile often. Sing loudly.<br />
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7. Spontaneity is a new concept to me. Weird.<br />
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Now enjoy some travel photos. You can always follow me on Instagram @SandyGal.<br />
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I've been super MIA on this here blog for a good bit. Why? Well. A few weeks...months ago my computer exploded and since I am poor, I'm hoping Santa will see what's up and gift me a new one. <br />
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I've got big plans for the next coming months! I'm super excited, but all I can tell you is that it involves crafts and money! The goal is for one to make the other. I'll let you wrap your brain around that!<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving y'all! <br />
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</div>Why hello there! Its been over a month since my last post... oops! Well, Anthony and I are all moved into our new place and are living the 9 to 5 life. Now our home isn't all put together like it should be and I blame that on plain ol' laziness, but either way our little apartment is pretty cozy.<br />
<div>I've started a few projects, some have crashed and burned (hand painted bedspread... bad idea) and some turned out great! Like my awesome knock off of this lamp from <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/woven-abaca-pendant-w613/?pkey=cpendant-sconce-lamps-chandeliers">West Elm</a>. I thought I was pretty clever/original for creating my own DIY for this project, but I was beat to the punch by other bloggers... numerous times at that! Check out this tutorial from <a href="http://go.tipjunkie.com/dc/284/www.craftynest.com/2009/03/hemp-pendant-lamps/">CraftyNest</a> for a way better version of how to do this project then I could offer! It was so simple and easy to do, and only set me back about $15 (I already had the light fixture.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t406VT8Q0PU/TkHLays7nHI/AAAAAAAAAME/yjT5RMgLNVo/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t406VT8Q0PU/TkHLays7nHI/AAAAAAAAAME/yjT5RMgLNVo/s400/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br />
</div><div>One of my big goals when we moved was to try and make our bedroom a bit more gender neutral. This has been pretty difficult for me considering I'm a big fan of flowers, fluffy, and all things girly. In my attempt to figure out what to do with our room I've become a big fan of sheer simplicity. Now its no gem from <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/">Design*Sponge</a> but I feel calm and comfy in our room and that is all I could really ask for. At night the shadows the lamp creates on the wall are so magical! We will see where this goes, but for now I'm very happy with our few paintings and DIY lamp!</div><div><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Busy busy busy, hence the lack of updates. So this is the big week, moving week, after an emotionally draining few weeks its here. Our house looks like a tornado hit and slowly but surely it's all making its way into boxes. Even though this is all a pain, I'm so excited to make our new apartment into a home.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since we started packing, it has become clear that we have a ton of junk! Which has resulted in the discovery of some strange items. Including an album by none other than Atlantis Lemuria! What's that?... You don't know Atlantis Lemuria? Well. Let me tell you... we didn't either. According to a google search it can be described as </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>acid folk, bar rock from another dimension.</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> ANOTHER DIMENSION! Yeah. Unfortunately the record player has already been packed away, so Atlantis Lemuria will have to wait. With baited breath no less.</span><br />
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<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Making a home out of a new apartment is probably one of greatest perks to moving in my mind. I'm always tweaking and changing our current place, and starting with a clean slat makes me so giddy! I'm sure it doesn't surprise you that I have a big ol' inspiration folder of just beautiful rooms. Here are some of my favorites! I don't imagine our apartment to be anything amazing architecturally speaking but I can still dream can't I?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">-Sandy</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
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</div>Sandy Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09564592035036704611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6995399515295229632.post-52751631738906111872011-05-11T22:50:00.000-04:002011-05-27T12:52:43.034-04:00Top 5 Favorites<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> Hey there! What a week so far! I've been pretty busy but sticking to my little chalk board of goals. There has been quite a lot of brainstorming in this little head of mine for entry topics, but nothing has quite come to full fruition as of yet. So as a bit of a jumping off point I decided to take a page from some of my favorite blogs and do a Top 5 list. If you haven't noticed from my entry formats I'm a big fan of lists! Such a big fan that I carry around a pocket size moleskin only for my lists. Either way, these favorites are just things that I find inspiring, awesome, or comforting! Ok lets go!</span></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">1. Cave Explorer</span></span></b></div><div class="" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">My heart literally stopped and I let out a "Squeee!" when I saw these necklaces from </span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sadiedesignsca"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Sadie Designs</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">! There is something pretty magical about having your own little sparkly cave dangling from your neck. I hope to own one of these in the near future! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G4B3seaN4U4/TcsVF3xbVjI/AAAAAAAAAEM/JCyElco6fiE/s1600/5090990163_e3c6033ef4_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G4B3seaN4U4/TcsVF3xbVjI/AAAAAAAAAEM/JCyElco6fiE/s400/5090990163_e3c6033ef4_b.jpg" width="400" /></span></span></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">3. Roman Holiday</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">One of my most beloved films is </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Holiday"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Roman Holiday</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">, not just because its an adorable movie but because of the scenery, the adventure, and the CLOTHES! Oh the clothes! The one outfit worn by Audrey Hepburn through most of the film exudes summer for me! Its so effortless, comfy, and classy. I'll be keeping this in the back of my mind for future shopping!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rqk1qzkJdos/TcskU3e3dfI/AAAAAAAAAFE/6xCyyM0-qZ4/s1600/romanholiday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rqk1qzkJdos/TcskU3e3dfI/AAAAAAAAAFE/6xCyyM0-qZ4/s400/romanholiday.jpg" width="400" /></span></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">4. PYT</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Anytime I happen to feel down and drained after a day of work I find that my good friend Michael Jackson seems to make it all go away. There have been many nights where Anthony and I can be found dancing around the kitchen to MJ while we make dinner. So far this week MJ has been very present! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">5. Let's Dance</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">There was a time when dancing with Anthony was only to be done in our living room with no one around. Then with some coaxing from myself and some friends, he agreed to take ballroom dancing lessons in preparation for an up-coming wedding. I was over the moon! Anthony was firm in his excuse for never dancing, apparently his moves were so great that he just didn't want to embarrass me. He does channel James Brown at times, I'll give him that... Either way the other day this photo surfaced from the wedding of our friends </span></span><a href="http://www.ashleymccormickphotography.com/blog/weddings/weekend-preview-march-weddings/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Mike and Katie</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> and I'm pretty sure that it is my all time FAVORITE photo of us... ever! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lRc90aXSJC4/TctW93sVd5I/AAAAAAAAAFM/4t4N15ZahUw/s1600/dance.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lRc90aXSJC4/TctW93sVd5I/AAAAAAAAAFM/4t4N15ZahUw/s400/dance.png" width="400" /></span></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">So its not ballroom dancing, but I now have physical evidence that we dance together and this photo just puts a big smile on my face!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9PLz_Y8fjgs/TcdiaKeFhDI/AAAAAAAAADo/SWMFQrfMU0Q/s1600/ant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" height="160" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9PLz_Y8fjgs/TcdiaKeFhDI/AAAAAAAAADo/SWMFQrfMU0Q/s320/ant.jpg" width="320" /></span></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Anthony, you'll probably get your fair share of this guy.</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qo8FQKiO3co/Tcdihdl9HhI/AAAAAAAAADs/8bbEMGFTOQ4/s1600/dogs1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qo8FQKiO3co/Tcdihdl9HhI/AAAAAAAAADs/8bbEMGFTOQ4/s320/dogs1.jpg" width="320" /></span></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Arthur and Little Olive<br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">xo</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">-Sandy</span></span></div>Sandy Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09564592035036704611noreply@blogger.com0