1. Let us observe a moment of silence to remember a dear friend. Kirby bit the dust kicked the bucket went on to a better place the other day at the tender age of 17 years (read: 17 days). He will be missed… or not…
2. This might make me a horrible person, but I feel the need to confess that I’m extremely happy about #1… It got to the point where the bugger was basically starved, miserable, and beeping at me every 20 minutes, and I was secretly considering “forgetting” him at home in an effort to kill him by an act of omission…
3. I haven’t been able to visit my regular Starbucks for the past week or so, which has resulted in frequent run-ins with baristas who can’t seem to make a decent cappuccino. I try to be nice about it, but if I’m paying out the wazoo and you’re giving me a latte when I ask for an extra foamy cappuccino, please don’t give me the stank eye when I ask you to remake it - I’m not going to apologize to you because you can’t get it right. And yes, I’m watching you like a hawk to make sure you don’t spit in my drink.
4. I have a new obsession. The other day, I was in a Starbucks [getting a horrible cappuccino] that was attached to a Chapters, when my ever-wandering eye caught sight of a book of word search puzzles…
Prior to this, I couldn’t even remember the last time I did a word search… and I had completely forgotten how much fun they are. Dangerous, though. If I’m not careful, I can easily sit down and start searching, only to realize that an hour has gone by without me even noticing.
5. Another obsession? Anything and everything tomato. I don’t know what it is, but lately I seem to be craving tomato based foods like crazy. Salsa. Ketchup. Pasta sauce. It’s quite embarrassing actually…
I’m talking jar, spoon, mouth embarrassing. Oh! And on that note…
6. Remember how last week I admitted that I couldn’t spell embarrassed? Well, this week I’m proud to say that I’ve finally been able to spell it properly on a regular basis. Win! The same thing actually happened to me with definitely. I used to spell it definitly and have to constantly deal with the annoying red squiggly line assaulting my retinas, but since I use it so often when I write, I started paying more attention and finally caught on. S M R T! Err… (Bonus points if you know where that’s from 
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7. This just warms my heart…
8. As does this song; even if it gets stuck in my head…
9. I’m kind of a clean freak, and by kind of I mean: clean up the kitchen before I eat, do the dishes after I eat, always put things in their proper place, etc. The one place this doesn’t seem to apply, though, is my bed – I never, ever make my bed. At best, I’ll half-assedly pull the covers over the side I was sleeping in, but for the most part the way my bed looks when I wake up in the morning is the way it looks when I crawl into it at night.
10. So remember how I ended yesterday’s post hinting that I have a secret to share? Sorry for being a tease, but my life is pretty boring on a day-to-day basis, so I try to jazz it up whenever I can. Anywho, the big secret is that I’ll be heading on vacation in exactly one week. Destination? Hawaii…
This winter has put me in a serious funk and I’m hoping that some time spent on warm sunny beaches will help cure that. This’ll be my first time visiting Hawaii after wanting to go for what seems like forever. Can.not.wait.
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Do you play any mind puzzles? Sudoku? Crosswords? Brain teasers?
What are your current food obsessions?
Do you make your bed every morning?
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OMG, I’m like 10 diff kinds of jealous right now. I need some beach in my life, and I’ve never been to Hawaii. I’m sure you’re going to love it though. Perhaps you can even find a good cappuccino while you’re there.
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One can only hope!
Oh my gosh, Hawaii sounds fabulous. I hope you have a great time relaxing on the beach with tropical drinks. The ones with the little umbrellas always make everything feel so festive! On another note, I always feel bad sending my drink back if they give me the wrong one. I know it’s expensive, but I don’t want to bother the barista. And after seeing the movie “Waiting”, I’ll stick to my less than fab drink haha.
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I used to feel really bad about it too, and there were a lot of times where I didn’t bother sending it back, but after a while it just kind of gets old
I’m not even super picky about it, but when my capp is WAY too wet, then I’ll be asking them to redo it for sure.
I have an obession with pumpkin lately.. its not even fall, but I guess that is ok right?? And I officially hate you for going to Hawaii, you are so lucky!
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So jealous that you’re going to Hawaii!! I’ve never been there, but really want to go sometime. My current food obsessions seems to be oat bran concoctions, squash, & fruit. Oh, & trail mix… can’t even keep it in the house. LOVE the Handful of Everything Archer Farms one at Target. Seriously addicting. It’s like crack.
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I’m very much looking forward to Target finally making it’s way to Canada this Spring! I really want to see what all the fuss is about… but mostly to see what their selection of food is like
I am a self-proclaimed neat freak, BUT the bed is one thing that is ok to make “half-assedly”…in my opinion. I don’t have time to tuck in the sheets and make it all perfect in the morning! In fact, Vishnu does a better job at this than I do. Shhh…don’t tell him!
And Hawaii?! Lucky!
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aww! poor Kirby! RIP Kirby lol
…and Hawaii?! JEALOUSSSS 
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RIP Kirby. How tragic ; ). Anddd… PLEASE try to fit me into your suitcase? I need a Hawaiian vacay right about now.
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I’ll be packing light so there’ll be plenty of room
Congrats on the Hawaii Vacation – it sounds heavenly!
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– am I the only one who thinks #4 and #6 are somehow connected?
And I am a eating clean freak, too. While cooking I usually already do the dishes so that I can sit down and enjoy my meal in a clean surrounding. Tastes better that way, doesn’t it
Oh right, and congrats again, for polishing up your English by doing word search puzzles
1) can I hide in your suitcase?
full disclosure: I’d probably try to kill him off too
basically I’m mostly just wishing I was going to Hawaii too
2) rip Kirby
3) I’m a neat freak too. Like its really terrible. I have this weird obsession with doing dishes and cleaning my room.
That’s all
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Well, I will be packing light, but a few people have asked already, so it might be a little crowded
Hawaii!? Oh my goodness, have SO much fun!! My parents left for Hawaii this morning and I must admit, I wish I was heading there with them! Instead, I will be taking care of their two dogs
I am so excited for you!!
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I used to do a crossword puzzle every day, but I haven’t in a long time. I LOVE them. I’m really good at Wheel of Fortune though. Like..mind-blowingly good (yes, I’m tooting my own horn), to the point where I would win like maybe $1000 total because I know the puzzles really early and the wheel knows when you’re getting greedy. I’m obsessed with strawberries lately, and dark chocolate. YUM! And I make my bed 0 times. The only time I ever make it is when I change my sheets. That’s it.
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Haha poor little tamogtchi. Those things never last long.
Sudoku is my jam!!! Seriously, I’m so obsessed with that game. I have to play a game before I go to bed each night, it’s some weird quirk I have hah.
Oh man, Hawaii would be amazing right about now! Lucky girl!! We were actually going to go to Hawaii in March, but decided to save it. Dang.
I do make my bed each morning, I can’t even function knowing it isn’t made, it’s like one of those weird things I have. My day doesn’t feel normal without doing that.
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Love sudoku! Before I came across these word searches, sudoku was pretty much the only other game I’d play, and I’d go through about 5 or 6 puzzles a day. And it’s too bad that you won’t be going to Hawaii! Maybe we would have ended up in the same place at the same time <3
Oh my gosh I’ve been obsessed with that Atlas Genius song since last year! I listened to it on repeat, and I’m still not sick of it!
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Aaah!! I just told Sandro that you will be flying to Hawaii. He just rolled his eyes in jealousy. How exciting girl!!! Pleeeeease take some pics!
I am pretty neat too, i always make my bed. But I am so lame when it comes to my wardrobe. I can’t keep it neat it’s spelled.
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ohhh poor kirby. or not. i always remember getting super annoyed by my tamagatchi by the time their death inevitably rolled around. i’m with you on the tomato obsession – spaghetti sauce (real homemade and jarred) has been my absolute jam lately. and more power to you for asking them to remake the drink – i totally don’t do that because i get shy and then i just get fired up.
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I’m still waiting on getting a taste of that homemade spaghetti sauce that you’ve been bragging about
I love word searches!! They’ve always kept me entertained for hours haha…crosswords and sudoku annoy me because i actually have to think and come up with the answer but word searches are fabulous
i’m always on a tomato kick and will add them in any form to almost anything and the spoonful right into your mouth? Pssh right there with you 
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I’m so jealous of your trip! Take me to Hawaii with you!!! I love that saying that no one is perfect! So true. I really don’t ever think anyone will be but I think it’s the imperfections that we tend to love about people!
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Number 10 is deserving of my wanna-be Amanda Squeel…
EEEeeeeEEEEEeeeeE!!!
I am obsessed with chocolate milk right now.
Nesquick and almond milk with a slight hint of sea salt.
Cannot stop.
I love that little Nesquick Rabbit.
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Wait… what?! Adding sea salt to chocolate milk concoctions?! Genius! I’ve been kind of obsessed with the chocolate/salt combo since I first tried it, so that sounds like all kinds of amazing to me.
Do it,,,, I will even add it too my sweet coffee now and again. “Salt on ALL the things!” and I especially love it on watermelon so .. I mean! Do it girl.
The idea for the salt with choco-milk came form Sophia of “Modern Family” <– which is a WONDERFUL Tv show and now that I mention that ….
Do you even watch TV? I know…movies and video games but I am for sure never recall a mention of TV,. Hmm.
I will stay tuned.
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i triple that ditto! do it do it do it! sooooo good!
p.s.
You know we used to live in kona, HI. Where ya heading?
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I can’t imagine how you would ever leave a place like that! And we’ll be staying in Honolulu, but probably end up doing some travelling between the islands.
Nope, don’t watch much TV – I don’t even have cable. I used to when I first moved in, but decided to cancel it since I always turned to books, games, or movies when I had a free moment. Sometimes I feel really out of the loop when people start talking about their current favorite shows, but I just could never bring myself to sit down and watch.
I love cryptic crosswords! I get so frustrated that I can never finish them though – theyre so hard!
You’re so lucky going to Hawaii – looks beautiful! Sure you’ll have an amazing time!
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HAWAII?! JEALOUS! I really want to go there and right now a holiday sounds so so so good. Especially because my parents are going to Barbados today whilst I’m stuck here at uni. Pity party for me
OH salsa. How I love thee. I don’t know what they put in the stuff but it is so addictive!!
I am the laziest person on the planet so the bed is definitely the last thing on my mind to be made! I don’t see the point anyway..I get in and out of it everyday and it’s not like anyone is going to see..and when I know they will, I do make it then I admit. But otherwise, it feels the same to me whether it’s made or unmade!
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Hawaii?!? I’m pretty sure I could fit in a suitcase…I’m in desperate need of a winter escape.
I used to do the newspaper crossword when I was getting the newspaper daily, I miss it! The ones in London weren’t particularly difficult, so I always felt proud of myself when I finished them :-p
My bed gets made when I wash the sheets…that’s enough for me :-p
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Heehee… I don’t even make my bed when I wash the sheets… It still just gets thrown on randomly. I swear that it’s actually the most comfortable that way… You know how in hotels they tuck in all the sheets so that you can barely even move your feet unless you pull it all apart? Who the heck sleeps that way?!
haha YES! One of the few things I actually dislike about hotels.
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I still can’t spell embarrassed. Another super hard one? Occasions. <—thank you spell check. I can never remember whether it's two s's or c's or whatever. Sneaky words! And Hawaii!! Ahhhh have a great time! It'll be amazing to escape this winter, that's for sure!
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RIP Kirby! Glad he’s in a better place! I make my bed once every ten days or so? Current food obsessions are yogurt, champagne pear salad dressing (on salad, not plain), cookie cake, and cheesecake
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I do not make my bed or at most, like you, I just throw the comforter in the right place and call it quits. I absolutely love Sudoku but that’s because I’m a math nerd
Salsa with beans + corn = the.best.
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VACATION IN A WEEK you are a tease. Oh hold up….. second of silence. I’m back. That thing had to go, kind of like our furby that i took a hammer too. Whoops. I love tomato based stuff, I have been eating it up lately too.
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Haha! I almost took a hammer to this sucker, but I don’t have one at home. I clearly fail as a homeowner… I don’t have needle and thread or an iron either
I suppose I could have used a meat tenderizer though…
I have been loving peanut butter as always and strawberries!
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I totally know what you mean with the Tamagochi thing. It’s like having a child, except one that poops and cries, but doesn’t do all of the cute stuff… I’m a tomato-product fiend! It’s actually embarrassing to eat scrambled eggs with other people because of the quantity of ketchup I use.
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R.I.P. Kirby
I LOVE LOVE LOVE crossword puzzles and word games – I do at least 5 different ones every morning. I’m a nerd, I know.
Your Hawaii trip will be amazing!!!!
Don’t make me develop an obsession for word puzzles, too. I’m already embarassed by being the 20-something secretly and shamefully enjoying her crosswords and sudokus a little too much. My parents sure think I’m a bit crazy … well, crazier than I already am to them
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Glad to know I’m not the only one craving tomato-based anything – and it’s been going strong for weeks for me already. Does it have something to do with winter and tomatoes being perfectly summery? I don’t know but for now I’ll just roll with it as long as I’m not craving winter vegetables in summer
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I always always always make my bed in the morning. Don’t ask about the remainder of my room
but a messed up bed gives me the heebie-jeebies.
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Hah! We’d make pretty good roomies then because the rest of my room being messy gives me the heebie jeebies, so you could make the beds, and I’d clean up the clutter
Agreed – now that’s what I call a good deal! When would you like to come over and help me clean up
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I forgot how much I missed the random coolness of your blog! I used to do the crossword everyday with my dad when he got home from work but it is a bit harder since I moved abroad. Now whenever I phone my parents I can hear him yelling out clues in the background when my mum is talking
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I love your blog – but I think this is the first time I’m commenting tho =/
I have a sick obsession with crossword puzzles, I might have to start on word searches now. I’m a neat freak, definitely do make my bed everyday (come to think of it, I’m surprised I spelled definitely correct!) and obsessively wash dishes and put everything back in their place. I think my fiancee hates me sometimes…
Awwwr, well thanks for saying hi!
I went to Hawaii a couple years ago and I’m so jealous! I would love to go back. I hope you have a fabulous time!
I’ve always loved word-search puzzles. I never really got on the sudoku bandwagon.
I am so so guilty of not making my bed as often as I should. It’s a bit embarrassing actually. My current food obsession is chocolate and peanut butter. But I think that’s always the case. 
Ooo! Which island(s) did you go to? Can you recommend any must-see sights?! Sorry for the questions, but it’s my first time and always nice to hear from someone who’s been
No problem!
But I don’t think I can be much help. The last time I was in Hawaii, I stayed in Honolulu, Oahu at a really pretty resort on Waikiki Beach (which is really beautiful). There’s also great shopping in Honolulu, haha. But I didn’t do a lot of sight-seeing. I was also in Hawaii when I was super young and stayed on Maui I believe. But I don’t really remember much from then. I know that Kauai is supposed to be beautiful. Anywhere you go will be amazing though!
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You will LOVE Hawaii… it has a vibe unlike no other & it will leave a lifelong impression in your heart! It’s one of my favorite places. Which island?!
I rarely make my bed – unless company is coming over, haha. Foodwise, I’ve been obsessed with fresh strawberries, homemade salmon & avocado nori rolls & garlic stuffed olives. Random…
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We’ll be staying in Honolulu, but I’d really love to travel to some of the other islands while we’re there. I’ve been hearing that it’s a place like no other, which is going to make it super hard to come back to drabby old Alberta
Either way, it’ll be amazing. I hope you share your trip on the blog. Will you bring me back some taro malasadas?!
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And you didnt invite me??!!!! Any chance you will have a layover in LAX?
I think one of the reasons I avoid Starbucks now is because of the service. It seems like everytime I go they are training someone, and this person just doesnt know how to make a good cup of joe!! Which is probably why I order tea now lol They cant really mess up a tea bag and hot water right?!
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No layover in LAX
We’re flying through Vancouver on the way there and Seattle on the way back.
I LOVE Hawaii! Only been once, but it was spectacular.
Yep, making my bed is one of the first things I do when I get up. It’s pretty much automatic.
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I do crosswords AND word searches on a daily basis. In fact, I have a word search app on my phone that I use every time I’m waiting for a dr. or a ride or ANYTHING. It’s my go-to time killer.
Recently I’ve been in a yogurt and peanut butter CRAZE! However, I tried sunbutter for the first time a few nights ago and I have to say…pb has a competitor!
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sooo jealous of hawaii ! i cant wait to see your pics from it they will warm me right up just looking at them
! definitely is one word i cannot spell either (spell check fixed it for me just now lol) so funny..word searches were my fav, i use to get so excited when i would have to do them in school! need to get me some of those..when they make any food/drinks of mine wrong i most of the time always tell them! mistakes happen but dont blame the customer for it!
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Haha! I was thinking of how much I enjoyed doing word searches in school too. It’s like whenever we’d have an assignment that included finishing a works search, homework was suddenly fun.
I feel you on the tomato obsession. Tomatoes are one of those foods that I can’t get enough of, and it’s been that way for years and years! I also love the quote about perfect/flawed people.
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HAWAII!!! Congratulations that is SO awesome I cannot wait for you to blog about your trip.
It’s always a bummer when you go out to eat/get a drink expecting for it to be amazing and it is sub par.
Also, it took me forever to spell definitely right. I used to always spell it definately, I had to keep pronouncing it “de-FINITE-ly” so I could learn how to spell it properly.
Ugh, I HATED making cappuccinos. Everyone had a different milk to foam ratio preference and it’s actually hard to get it right for each person. I’ve had some really nasty customers say something to me about how I made it wrong and then stare at me as I re-made it which just made me extra nervous. I think I’m traumatized.
Awwr I remember you mentioning that before. I’m definitely never mean to the baristas, but I’m not a big fan of getting the stank eye when I ask them to remake it… especially when it’s a little 18 year old punk who’s not even paying attention to my drink and just talking/laughing with the other baristas
I’m so excited you get to go to Hawaii! My sister and brother-in-law went there (Maui) on their honeymoon and loved it!
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I love crossword puzzles! Absolutely love.
Current food obsessions: sweet potato chips.
And I do not make the bed every morning. Not even close.
P.S. Sorry about Kirby.
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Ahh that’s so awesome that you’re going to Hawaii! I’m jealous that you get to escape the winter for a while.
I love crosswords. When I was on campus more often in previous school years I would do the crossword from our school newspaper every single day. And I always attempt to do the one in the Glove and Mail when I buy it, but I can barely even finish 1/4 of that one haha.
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Word searches are always fun, but Sudoku is definitely my favorite. I can never get into crossword puzzles because I normally can only figure out a few and then have to give up. It is too frustrating for me! :/
I am totally with you on the clean freak thing. I am the same way but I NEVER make my bed. I am also really bad about keeping my car cleaned…
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I have the same exact problem with crosswords, but I think a lot of it just depends on what kind you get. Some of them are easy, but others? Pft. I’m lucky if I can get 1/4 of the words…
aw poor kirby. I’m sure he lived a very vibrant 17 days of life. And I’m also sure he lived longer than many of his fellow tamagotchi friends. *cough* mine. hehe
I try to play sudoku, but it comes in spurts. I’ll remember to play, become obsessed, then all of a sudden forget about it. So thanks for reminding me to play again
I’ve never been a bed maker. Lots and lots of those half-assed pull the covers back up so it looks somewhat made. I mean what’s the point when we’re just going to get back in it later in the day. Only when people are coming over do I deem it necessary to full out make my bed.
Yayy for Hawaii!! That’ll be an especially nice change from the cold weather you’ve been in!
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Oh my goodness! Have so much fun in Hawaii! I can’t wait to see pictures.
And yes, I’m a huge word search/crossword puzzle nerd. Love ‘em.
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SUDOKU is my life..no really, not joking.
Latest food obsession that has been never ending: pb &j (and not just the sandwich version), pb & chocolate, mozzarella & turkey, and cheddar rice cakes with hummus. ohmygosh so good.
Making my bed…well, I guess it depends on your definition of “making” your bed
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Food obsession = peanut butter. Always and forever.
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Soooooooooo jealous about Hawaii!!!!!! Ahhhh
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umm… Can I go with you to Hawaii??
I’m a total clean freak too. except I can wait to clean the kitchen until after I eat.
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Oh man, you will be the envy of everyone in Canada when you come back with a Hawaiian tan. Which island are you going to? My family lives in Kauai for part of the year. And are you making the trip by yourself or with your family?
I’m definitely hoping that I come back looking tan as opposed to looking like a lobster. I’m pale as a sheet right now so I’m going to have to be careful in the sun. And it’s a family trip – we’ll be staying on Oahu
I love crossword puzzles and always make sure to buy a new book at the airport when flying. I should download a game on my tablet and make life easier but something about the pencil and paper just makes me happy. I love Hawaii and after this winter it is much deserved to be sun tanned and swimming in the gorgeous ocean! I can’t keep my spoon out of a sun dried tomato pesto sauce.
. Love and shine courtstar
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Love this post! I, too, crave everything tomato based. But I don’t even go through phases with it – it’s just an all-the-time thing
Like, you can catch me spooning spoonfuls of pizza sauce and pasta sauce into my mouth while making dinner. And oftentimes I’ll make potatoes JUST so I can eat ketchup. & you are not alone on spelling definitely wrong! I had been spelling it “definately” for forever, until I just recently realized I’d been spelling it wrong too! 
#9 – you pretty much described me. I’m a clean freak everywhere in the house, except my bed. Although I love getting into a made bed, so I should probably start to make it more! Have fun in Hawaii!
I will definitely be living vicariously through you on your Hawaii trip–I’ve never been, and my grandparents are also going there soon so now I’m really jealous! I really need to escape all this snow and cold for a few days…
I’m also a clean freak, but the weird thing is, I’m the messiest eater ever. Like crumbs everywhere and spilling things down my shirt. It’s kind of a problem, but at least I clean up after I’m done!
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I think you already know this, but you’re going to loooove Hawaii!! Be prepared to MELT. My uncle lives in Maui, so I’ve been fortunate to make regular visits to the islands throughout my life, and whenever I’m there, I feel like a different person. It’s the only place I feel *completely* relaxed and free to just…BE. Sounds corny and cliche, but I really mean it. The weather is nearly perfect (usually in the low 80s every day), the people are friendly, and the food…oh, the food! Considering your love of fruit, I have no doubt you’ll experience nirvana.
The mangoes, papayas and pineapple are out-of-this-world juicy! 
I’ll gladly live vicariously through your recaps! xoxo <3
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I think I’m better off at crosswords compared to Sudoku. Totally looking forward for your recap about your trip to Hawaii. Have fun!
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Ummm it’s safe to say that I am REALLY REALLY FLIPPEN JEALOUS
Hawaii is a destination I have wanted to visit errr forever! It’s safe to say that the vacation there will pull you out of your funk, a perfect place to do just that!
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You lucky thing! Wish I was going to sunnier climes, have a great time!
YES I can totally relate to your cappuccino feelings – finally, someone else who understands… I sound like such a snoot saying it but if I wanted a latte, I would have ordered a freaking latte! But no, I want a cappuccino because I love the frothy and foamy goodness, not just the warmed milk and espresso. Please and thank you very much. And I definitely know the “good” Starbucks versus the “bad” ones…
P.S. Hawaii?! That’s absolutely awesome
What island are you going to? We went to the Big Island when I was in high school and I loved it – all of the different landscapes are stunning!
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Haha! It does make us sound kind of snooty, but you’re right… if we wanted lattes, that’s what we would ask for in the first place. And we’ll be staying in Honolulu, so I guess that’s Oahu?
Just saw one of your comments about staying in Honolulu! It’s nice — it’s got the city feel WITH the beaches and all that…. but I’ve always preferred Maui! It’s so much more secluded and natural…. gives you more of the exotic Hawaii feel. BUT, seriously, no complaints about Honolulu. You’re going to have such a great time and get all tan and…. damn you. LOL
OH, I love crossword puzzles! And Tetris… does that even count?
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Ohhh! I love Tetris! I’m not sure if it counts as a mind puzzle, but it’s fun as heck.
ahhh Hawaii?! Okay make that one more person because I’ll be goin’ in your suitcase~I’m pretty short, don’t worry
I miss Hawaii and went to Kauai on our honeymoon. You’ll looooove it! Just make sure to get in as much non-touristy stuff and people around you as possible, because that’s what makes it most fun. 
And the only thing I’m uptight about in my life is my coffee and cappuccinos, haha! The other day someone made it super watery and I was reallly frustrated inside, but I’m not sure if my pregnant hormones were making me feel that way even stronger than usual.
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I always make my bed in the morning, but not until I come back from the gym. My latest food obsession has been iced coffee. I just love it! I’m completely jealous you are going to Hawaii. It will be so much fun!
Wow I have been dreaming of going to Hawaii always.. fuelled many years ago by a high school (and 27 yr old…) Jack Johnson obsession…It just sounds fabulous
Classic!
My sister still reminds me that after ignoring and *trying* to kill my “Giga pet” ( I still don’t care for cats) I hid it under a couch cushion in the back of the junk room in the basement so I wouldn’t hear the beeps! Those things got oooold fast.
Also, I actually love having a bed made, and would like to do it every single morning (neat freak, yup) but my man works night shifts and is still asleep at the crack of dawn when I wake up! So it’s a no go. Sometimes, very occasionally, he makes it and it’s lovely to come home to. Oh, annnd Homer Simpson, of course
Eee! You caught that
Awesome!
Sorry to hear about Kirby, but thrilled to hear about Hawaii. Have a great trip.
Oh and I’m a cleaning, self diagnosed OCD nut with pretty much everything in my house, except the bedroom. I can’t remember the last time I actually made my bed, other than to change the sheets.
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I’m definitely with you on the clean freak thing…. and barely ever making the bed! although I have been trying to be better about it lately, haha
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That’s so exciting you’ll be heading to Hawaii in just a couple days! I am so jealous. Where about??
&& I am a huge neat freak but our bed never gets made either. I keep telling myself that it MUST change, however, it hasn’t
lol
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Se’ll be staying in Honolulu for the most part, but I really hope to get some travelling done between the islands while we’re there!
Your trip to Hawaii is so exciting! What island/ area are you going to? My grandparents live on Oahu so I have spent a good amount of time there and Maui if you need any travel (aka restaurant/food
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!!! We’ll be staying on Oahu, so any advice you can give would be awesome
I read in an earlier comment that you are staying in Honolulu which is where I stay and am most familiar with so I will definitely send you and email with my favorite spots and things to do!
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i absolutely LOVE word finds. so much more relaxing than those brain stumping crossword puzzles!
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Uhh do you need a travel buddy!!?!? I want to goooo!! I LOVE Hawaii!! That is sooo exciting. I really seriously totally want to get a tomagatchi right now..like..right now. I may have to go to Toys R Us today.
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LOL!!! I have issues with the same two words!! In fact I’m embarrassed about the fact I just had to check the spelling of that dreaded word against yours hahaa! not lying!
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I’m so jealous of your holiday! Yay for escaping the freezing cold weather you have been having.
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I missed you, Amanda
!! A trip to Hawaii sounds SO exciting- the countdown is on! I have never been but I would love to some day! Even though I only went on holiday for a few days last week, I am already having withdrawal symptoms so I am jealous to say the least 
! I am such a geek when it comes to puzzles- I especially love Sudoku & Word Searches. Although that being said I can’t remember the last time I played either- that’s going to change STAT!
On a completely separate note- I read your post about the pressure to eat a certain way and as usual, you were spot on!! That’s one of the reasons I don’t post my meals regularly- I don’t need to be validated nor do I need to hear criticism of my meals. So long as I’m thriving on the foods I eat, that’s all that matters right
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I missed you too! And I’m selfishly glad that you’re back, even if that means you have to deal with some vacation withdrawals… But at least home is sunny and warm for you! I just really want to get away from this cold, gray nonsense.
can i ask you where you got those curtains that are always in your pictures? I think they are beautiful! They would be perfect for our bedroom! Thanks!
I actually just bought some sheer cream/gold fabric from a fabric store and sewed them myself. Well that’s only half true… mom helped
I only do puzzles when I’m flying (which is often). I pray that no one got to the crossword and the sudoko in the Delta Sky Mag before I can attack it. And then I go at it.
My boyfriend and I are on a big salsa kick too. I am pretty sure we’ve purchased salsa at least twice a week now, and chips 2-3x a week to keep up with the salsa. It’s getting out of hand.
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HAWAIIIIII!!!!!! OMG OMG how?? with who?? oh man that is going to be EPIC. if anyone deserves it, it’s you – February is a tough month and I would totally get serious S.A.D if I lived with grey skies and snow piles. I’m so excited for you!!! Oh and you are totally right about baristas making your drinks wrong. I’m not a confrontational person but if someone gets my order wrong I let them know – I’m paying for it and I don’t want what I didn’t order! grrr. Love the word-search puzzle addiction too – I’ve sadly never gotten into anything like that, but it reminds me of how my mom and sister are obsessed with crosswords – they do the crosswords in the paper every single day! I guess if I had a word-game obsession it would be scrabble – I kill at it lol
How? By plane
And with family. Thanks, girl. Ugh the SADs has hit me hard this year and I really need some time away. I was totally jealous when you mentioned that you always have a sunny winter down there… I don’t even mind the cold so much, but the lack of sun just kills me!
I love that song! Thanks for posting it! It helps that I go to the University of Southern California and our mascot is the Trojan
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Ahhh have a great time in Hawaii!!! I’m so behind on blod reading that I only saw this now. I’ve never been to Hawaii (it’s on my life list to visit it though) so I’m obviously incredibly envious of your little upcoming adventure…especially as I sit here indoors with a blizzard outside. I go through love and hate relationships with tomatoes but I do love ketchup on just about anything savory
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First, can I just say that I LOVE you for putting up that video of Atlas Genius! They are one of my favorite bands and Trojans is one of my favorite songs! Have you heard their new one yet…Symptoms? It’s sooo good…just as catchy as this one!
I went through a sudoku phase a couple of years ago, but I’ve never been a fan of crosswords…they make me feel dumb…ha! Word searches I can do! I really like the ones where they mess with you and ALMOST fully spell out a word only to get to the last letter and it be different!
So weird, I’ve been craving tomatoes like crazy lately too! I mean, like I went through a 2 POUND container in less than 2 days! And ketchup? Omg, I’m putting it on everything! I even had some on a salad last night! o.O
Never ever make my bed…unless company’s coming over!
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Oh my heck! I am jealous for sure. I love beaches and live where there are none… Haha. I’m sick of this dang snow! Cursed Canada! (But really, I love it… Just not the cold).
I actually always make my bed… Though I absolutely never used to!
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