she was too bomb.
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So in the office we started talking about books from our childhood and I had to take it back with Scholastic’s Book Club. I mean, can I get a witness??!!
It’s interesting b/c as a child I loved to read and looking back I can really attribute some of that love to Scholastic’s Book Club. Getting a letter in the mail as a child was EVERYTHING, so you can imagine my excitement at getting packages. And don’t get me started on the Book Fairs! It was the “cool” thing to do at my elementary school and I’m not mad at it one bit. Could also perhaps be credited to the foundation of my genius. What? I’m just saying.
What do kids have now? Scholastic’s Ipad-Book-App Club? Ipad-Book-Club App?
Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
- Max Ehrmann (1872-1945)
[Sidenote: Desiderata sits in a frame by my bedside. These words are everything, but sometimes you need a lil reminder. So here you are fam. :)]
Mardi Gras. #FatTuesday up in the office. (Taken with instagram)
My heart skips a beat for office supplies. Work is getting cray cray so I gotta maintain. Prepping for a new launch this month. #NerdAlert
Red lipstick stains.
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This sticker pack is so illy. Thanks for the lovin @anjinzukanr #NovemberRed (Taken with instagram)
Happy Friday sugamuffincakes.
Lioness claws. My #nails courtesy of @alperry. #OPI - Mrs. Oleary’s BBQ.
Korean Style Tacos with Kogi BBQ Sauce
INGREDIENTS
1 pound cooked pulled pork or, cooked shredded chicken
12 corn or flour tortillas
1/4 cup Quick Cucumber Pickle (below) or prepared kimchi (Korean pickled, spicy cabbage)For the Kogi BBQ Sauce
2 tablespoons Korean fermented hot pepper paste (gochujang)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oilWhisk all ingredients together until sugar has dissolved and mixture is smooth. You can make this a few days in advance and store tightly covered in the refrigerator.
For the Quick Cucumber Pickle
I like using English cucumbers or Japanese cucumbers – the skin is thinner and they have less seeds. If you have a Mandolin Slicer, it certainly will make the job much easier.1 large English cucumber (or 2 Japanese cucumbers), sliced very thinly
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon finely minced fresh chili pepper (or more depending on your tastes)
generous pinch of saltMix together all ingredients. You can make this a few hours in advance and store in refrigerator, however the longer it sits, the less “crunch” you’ll have. I like making this cucumber pickle 1 hour prior, storing in refrigerator and serving it cold on the tacos for texture and temperature contrast.
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Black Carpet. #GoodDeedsLive (Taken with instagram)
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