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what's in a name

Wednesday, May 30, 2012
I wouldn't say I have a difficult name. In fact, I probably have the easiest name in the world. Two a's, two n's, and you're done. Yet somehow, everyone has a hard time understanding what my name is. When I get coffee at Caribou, I get asked at least three times. "Ava?" "Ala?" "Amber?" "Abba?" (Yes, I actually...

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biggest loser

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
As part of Capella's Healthy Living initiative, O'Neal Hampton, a contestant from Season 9 of The Biggest Loser, came to speak on site. Aside from walking away with a brand new Biggest Loser cookbook, I walked away more inspired than ever. Here are some of his great points: "Nothing tastes as good as health feels." He showed a...

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friday favorites

friday favorites

Friday, May 11, 2012
Favorite Song "I Forgive You"-Kelly Clarkson Favorite Part of Working Downtown Food trucks-Vellee Deli is my fave so far! Favorite Glee Cover "Shake It Out"-Florence+the Machine Favorite Picture Favorite Quote “Just don't give up on trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong.” -...

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what not to wear

Thursday, May 03, 2012
It's no secret that I'm a teeny tiny person. God bless everyone who guesses I'm 5'3 or 5'4. I'll take every inch you want to give me. Being a short person, especially with a short torso, it's hard to wear certain clothes. (I'm sure tall people can say the same thing.) There are a few trends that I've...

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