tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45022928049114692732024-02-21T08:27:15.905-08:00the Girly Side of TravelTravel isn't all dry-fit and 40L backpacksEricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502292804911469273.post-63053586427466895632014-04-01T22:41:00.001-07:002014-04-01T22:44:11.238-07:00My Favorite #DogsOfInstagramRight now at work, I'm trying to see how long I can get away with sending animal memes instead of real replies to emails. Haven't gotten any complaints yet- because, who doesn't love pets? While I don't choose to have one (because they require way too much responsibility for me), I follow a few adorable pets on <a href="http://instagram.com/kizzlingaround">instagram</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://instagram.com/darcytheflyinghedgehog">Darcy the flying hedgehog</a> is unfortunately no longer with us, but this little hedgehog's pictures never fail to make me smile.<br />
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<a href="http://instagram.com/julszi11">The adorable Miss Osa</a> is a briard puppy that is just growing up way too fast.<br />
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// Who are some of your favorite #dogsofinstagram?Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502292804911469273.post-89239435930421633702014-03-18T08:00:00.000-07:002014-03-18T08:00:08.443-07:00There's nothing like a good ol' cookie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Snickerdoodles were my favorite cookie growing up, and they still are the ones that are most nostalgic to me. These days though, I have been addicted to the chocolate chip cookie. I used to eat around the chocolate chips as a child, and I still feel like I don't put quite as many chips as some people like- probably a habit from back in my snickerdoodle days!</div>
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You know the drill, cream sugars and butter first, then add wet ingredients, then dry. There's some fancy stuff you can do, like mixing the baking soda with warm water first, but I always forget to do that step. Add nuts and other things, if you're into that. They're fun to include, but personally, if I'm going to make a batch myself (and thus eat half of it) I just want a pile of plain ol' gooey chocolate chip cookies.<br />
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Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502292804911469273.post-72500398145417494952014-03-13T22:38:00.002-07:002014-03-13T22:38:36.268-07:00New Job, New Ring<br />
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I like to treat myself to a piece of jewelry or a scarf when I travel, to remember the <a href="http://ericakjordan.com/lessons-learned">lessons learned and the experiences I gained</a> along the way. No, this is not a post about my travel jewelry collection. After <a href="http://girlysideoftravel.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-late-resolution-for-2014.html">a lot of reflection (of a lot of things)</a>, I started to pursue a position in the PR industry... and I'm really excited to report that I'm in the middle of my first week as an intern at a PR firm. Sure, most PR interns are much younger than I am, but if you haven't figured it out already, I'm not really one for traditional paths.<br />
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Anyway, back to the ring. I made it a point to walk around during my breaks at my salon/spa job and frequently walked by a really cute little store in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. I'd been meaning to go in, but had never actually ventured in. With my schedule being cut down to one day a week, I decided that I should finally go in while it was still so nearby. There were far fewer rings in there than I'd hoped, but the ones that I saw were dainty and perfect... except that I was looking for a midi ring, not a full size ring. That's when the owner told me that they can actually custom make jewelry- and without any additional charges or even committing to purchase it.</div>
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PS- turns out that she has an etsy shop! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/164444867/whisper-rings-fine-silver-stacking-rings?ref=shop_home_active_18">This is the ring here</a>.</div>
Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502292804911469273.post-6266097404608060772014-03-10T22:14:00.004-07:002014-03-10T22:14:43.041-07:00Seattle Art Walks <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One thing that I particularly adore about Seattle is how much art we have. So our art museum isn't the largest venue, especially when compared with giants like the MOMA or <a href="http://girlysideoftravel.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-met.html">the Met</a>, but most of the neighborhoods within Seattle host art walks once a month. In Ballard, it's the second Saturday of every month. Head to Pioneer Square on the first Thursday of each month to walk around to galleries, and other venues-turned-galleries to enjoy local art, and inevitably some drinks and snacks <em>for free</em>.<br />
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The art varies from traditional oil on canvas and photography, to multi-media to letterpress. My friend <a href="http://bdr-studio.com/">Danielle, of BDR Studio</a>, showcased her letterpress creations as well as some photos that she took <a href="http://ericakjordan.com/category/travel/portugal">while we were in Portugal</a> (pictured above).<br />
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I went to quite a few over the holidays, but have missed the last couple months. With spring on the way, I'm looking forward to regularly attending these (without a heavy winter coat and an umbrella)- they're not only fun, they're a great way to learn about local artists <em>and</em> cool shops & galleries in the area.<br />
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I'm never really one to make New Year's resolutions because I get so disappointed when I can't keep them (which is all the time). However, I do find myself fairly good at defining a direction that I want to take in my life and then making the necessary changes.<br />
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I needed some time late last year and into early this year to <a href="http://ericakjordan.com/love-life-travel">work through some things</a>, as<a href="http://ericakjordan.com/2013-review"> 2013 was a rather tough year for me</a>. But now we're well into 2014 and this year, time is flying by even faster than in years past. I'm brushed off, and ready to start a slow jog, that will hopefully pick up in a few months (I'd say "hit the ground running," but my muscles would hate me after months of barely moving- I like to keep things at least semi-realistic).<br />
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Since the weather's not always stellar here in Seattle, being outdoors can be a lot more work than I'm willing to put in. To combat this, I invested in a nice yoga mat and do pilates videos on youtube or the <a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/09/the-scientific-7-minute-workout/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0">7 minute workout</a> (and yes, there's an app for that). I can't say that I get some form of exercise every day, but I try to use it as a way to regain focus on my work.<br />
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<br />Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502292804911469273.post-67214399530196931852013-10-29T20:18:00.001-07:002013-10-29T20:18:08.503-07:00These Lovely Fall Days<p dir="ltr">I know everyone says this, but where has the time gone? I feel like just yesterday I was complaining about the winter in New York.  Since then I have moved across the country, roamed around Europe for a month, had my heart broken, traveled to attend two bachelorette parties, and two weddings (one of which I was a bridesmaid for the first time). And now here I am getting ready for the holidays. All the while being a fairweather blogger. And that's what I realized I am.  I can't seem to blog through all moods. Sometimes I just can't find the right energy to type away over sharing just the right amount on the Internet, because isn't that what blogging is anyway? It's been a rather rough year, but also one full of learning and growing.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">Now I'm just trying to figure out the perfect way to wrap it up.  So far I'm just stomping on some leaves and going on add many walks as possible.  Gotta enjoy good weather while it lasts! </p>
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I don't actually know, but apparently it's a thing on Instagram? Well, I'm going to be a rebel and <b>not</b> do it on Instagram. And I can because it's my birthday. Also because the wifi at the beach house I'm currently staying at in Portugal is refusing to work on my phone and I actually can't Instagram. I know. It's hard. Like a true addict, I'm going through severe withdrawl symptoms.<br />
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These are all the Barry M gel nail polishes that I picked up when I was in England. I'm glad I was able to get my hands on them, but I'm still not completely sold. They're great for the price, but the color selection is quite limited and you really need to thickly coat them to get a smooth finish. You can also fudge this using a top coat, but I can't always carry a top coat around with me when I travel ;)</div>
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Thanks for tagging me, Casey! <a href="http://www.truecoloursblog.com/2013/08/you-should-know.html">Click here to read Casey's post and to get to know her</a>!</div>
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Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502292804911469273.post-29701482249315473522013-08-08T13:31:00.002-07:002013-08-08T13:31:45.865-07:00Hilarious Yelp Review<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, 'Lucida Grande', 'Bitstream Vera Sans', verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Do you use yelp?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, 'Lucida Grande', 'Bitstream Vera Sans', verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">I star review of a Vietnamese restaurant called Cong Ly from Dave in El Paso, TX:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, 'Lucida Grande', 'Bitstream Vera Sans', verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">"Cold entrees, cold appetizers, horrible service. Took my wife here for our 5th wedding anniversary, this place ruined our night. She's now filing for divorce. Thanks, Cong Ly-ing about how good your food is."</span><br />
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I have been drooling over the pieces above for quite some time now. The beads used in the pieces above are not only beautiful and very intricately, they are actually made from old bullet casings!<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravenandlily.com/">Raven + Lily</a> is a really cool, socially responsible company based out of Texas that works with women artisans all over the world. They achieve this through collaborations with various organizations around the world. To learn more about them and their products, <a href="http://www.thecultureist.com/2013/04/01/raven-and-lily-kirsten-dickerson-sophia-lin/">check out this article that I wrote about them for the Culture-ist</a>! It was a lot of fun to research & write; promise it's worth a peek :)<br />
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To make things even better (for everyone except my wallet), they just added a collaboration with Maasai artisans in Kenya, with whom they will be creating these beaded bangles.<br />
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<br />Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502292804911469273.post-38748018972490572572013-07-26T11:27:00.000-07:002013-07-26T11:27:29.314-07:00New Series, Need TitleThey say that as a consumer, you should vote with your wallet. I'd like to start a series where I introduce some awesome companies and what they are doing to create socially responsible products as well as those that promote socially responsible ideas. I don't know what to call it, though... "Sociably Responsible Sunday"? That seems like too much of a mouthful. Any ideas?Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502292804911469273.post-45591698576011681022013-07-25T20:09:00.000-07:002013-07-25T20:09:34.132-07:00Instagram AddictionAs you can probably tell from the squareness of posts, I finally caved and got <a href="http://instagram.com/kizzlingaround">instagram</a>. I also just discovered this as a draft in my Blogger dashboard. Oops. Better late than never?<br />
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I was a bit skeptical of this at first, since I'd tried other nivea lip products before and never found to be very moisturizing. I actually remember the disappointment. I was in France on a short-term study abroad program while I was in high school. I got 2 Nivea chap sticks- one with shinner, one without- because I had this impression that Nivea was a special brand and I was on a trip (and therefore able to get things I normally wouldn't). They smelled so good, but remember being really disappointed that they didn't really work. Regardless, I used them with pride at my luxurious products. Many years later when I was living in Japan, and found myself with chapped lips and no chap stick. I wasn't quite sure what chap stick to buy, so I went with a familiar brand. I remembered the disappointment so many years ago, but also hoped that they'd changed the formula during those years. It had not. I was sad.<br />
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However, after hearing some Youtubers rave about them, I decided to give the brand another try. Plus, these lip butters were relatively new, so perhaps they were the formula change that I'd been hoping for all those years!<br />
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Thankfully, the lip butter is amazing. It smells really, really sweet in the tin, but is actually fairly faint once it's on your lips. I think it's just the perfect amount of scent for a lip product. Even better than that, it keeps my lips moisturized for quite a long time.<br />
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It's in a small tin, which is cute and thin so it fits into clutches without bulking them up, but it also requires you to apply it with your finger. Recently, I've started to just touch one of my lips to it, so it kind of looks like i'm taking a bite out of it. Not the classiest, but I figure that it's better than smearing public transportation germs all over my lip butter!<br />
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As a softer product, I was worried that it would melt and run everywhere, since I'm sure we've all had that happen once of twice with chapstick. Though we're in a heat wave now, and I've left it in a relatively hot car before, it has yet to go runny on me. That being said, I wouldn't really risk it, because that would be one sticky mess to clean up. It seems to work for what I need it to do. One huge downside to this, however, is the lack of SPF. This girl doesn't want sun burnt lips!<br />
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These stainless steel cuffs are engraved with the subway maps of a city of your choice including London, Paris, Milan, NYC, etc.<br />
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I'm going on a trip to Europe soon... perhaps I should get one for every city. Then I could put them all on at once and look like a robot! *does a poor imitation of the robot dance*<br />
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Ever since I saw this DIY by Erica from <a href="http://www.caughtonawhim.com/">Caught on a Whim</a>, I have been wanting to make it. I also saw something similar at <a href="http://nymag.com/listings/stores/top-hat/">Top Hat</a>*, a boutique with cool knick knacks from around the world, in the Lower East Side for $70, so I'd say that it's definitely worth at least attempting to DIY.<br />
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While I wanted to make Erica's <a href="http://www.caughtonawhim.com/2012/09/diy-nerdy-chic-book-clutch.html">Nerdy Chic Book Clutch</a>, I was definitely a big ol' sloth and went with the <a href="http://www.caughtonawhim.com/2012/08/diy-book-safe.html">Book Safe</a>, which i figure you could use as a clutch if I wanted.<br />
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<li>1 sponge brush</li>
<li>Regular modge podge</li>
<li>1 thick plastic bag or waxed paper</li>
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Measure the outer edges out. I went for 1" on each side (1-1/4" on one side on accident, but I just went with it), mark out where you want to hollow out the book.<br />
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Trace the inside of the cut you just made so you know where the make the cut for the next several layers. Alternatively, I created a template to place down to cut along. I actually found that a combination of the two techniques worked best for me.<br />
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Once you have reached the desired depth, modge podge the bottom few pages down, using a very thin layer. Modge podge is water based and will warp your pages if you are not too careful. It also dries quite quickly so you'll want to work swiftly.<br />
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Place a piece of thick plastic or waxed paper (I suggest wax paper or a non-colored bag. some color transferred onto my top sheet. oops) in between the last page full page and the first page with a cut-out.<br />
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Close the book and paint a thin layer of glue along the edges of the book from the waxed paper down. (You can totally glue the top part as well, I just decided to leave those loose.) Repeat 3-4 times until it seems nice and sturdy. Don't forget to glue the edges of the hollowed out part of the book, too! Erica suggested sanding it before gluing. I may or may not do this, depending on how lazy I feel.<br />
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So I ended up with a bunch of paper from when I hollowed out my book and it seems to be a waste to just recycle them. Does anyone have any ideas of what I can make this these guys? I love the old school look of the paper and would love to do something with them!<br />
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It was cooler than the day before, but by that I mean you didn't immediately sweat upon going outdoors. More like, 5. Carrying a tripod to move locations, I heard "plop, plop." I've heard this sound before. More than the average person, I'm sure. I look up and my fears are confirmed.Crowded on some street lights were not one, but <b>two </b>rows of pigeons. The suckers had hit my beloved Longchamp <i>and </i>dress in one <b>plop</b>. </div>
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Our shoot took longer than expected, but we have finally gotten the shots we want. Just as we started looking for a cab to take back to work, we got a call saying that the material had to be sent in 40 minutes to go on air. We kept trying to catch a cab to no avail. Finally, we decided to start moving toward the office while keeping a look out for any open cabs. 10 blocks of fast walking while awkwardly carrying a tripod and I was sweaty. I could feel the sweat dripping down my back, and I started debating how large pit stains had to be to no longer be considered pit stains. </div>
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The cameraman handed me the disc, took my tripod, and I sprinted to our office, bird poop on the side of my dress, a sweat stain on my butt. A correspondent hung up the phone to say "I was just calling you. And, uh... looks like you got a workout afterall."</div>
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I may not always be the most fashionable when it comes to clothes- I usually stick to black or denim trousers with a neutral top- but when it comes to nails, more often than not, they will be painted. </div>
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OPI was really popular in college so most of my collection is OPI, though<a href="http://ericakjordan.com/holiday-nails"> Dior is now my favorite</a>. However, neither of these brands are particularly cheap. I wanted to try out a mint nail polish, but didn't really want to spend more than $10. There's an American Apparel between my office and the subway so I popped in to see if they had nail polish- they do! They're under $10, don't have DBP, toluene or formaldahyde in them AND it dries <u>really quickly</u>.</div>
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Since I like to do an accent nail or two, I used both the colors in the photo above. </div>
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and look what happened to just the pink nails! Both of my accent nails were ruined. </div>
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I can't get over how fast the American Apparel nail polish dries, and the color is just like you see it in the bottle. The only downside being that they have mostly trendy colors and their range is not great, but next time I need a trendy color, I know where to go!</div>
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I ended up redoing just the accent nails (and painting one with a purple/gray color from Lancome instead) and then having some fun decorating them. I ended up loving the mint and light pink combination so much that I used the same two colors when repainting them the next time. </div>
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The Delta Airline's wing smells like fast food, but makes up for it with a bunch of charging stations. They're a bit squished together, but totally get the job done, and are plenty of space if your legs are corgi-esque like mine are. The stations come with a little desk so I'm just sitting with my bottle of water and ipod to get some work done... on paper. At a charging station but working old school :) <br />
The first picture is my travel outfit... more like uniform since I wear it<i> all the time</i>. The shoes change, but today I'm wearing my Ked's with Uniqlo's leggings pants (aka my comfy travel secret), a loose button up shirt from Banana Republic (i also switch up shirts depending on weather), and Coach crossbody. It's just so nice to have at least one hand free by using a crossbody. Plus, this camel color matches just about anything. <br />
Time to find some dinner and get some work done! <br />
Happy Traveling! <br />
x, Erica<br />
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Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502292804911469273.post-84909560679554110502013-06-04T16:03:00.001-07:002013-06-04T16:03:22.813-07:00Solo Lunch<p>I work in a small office, so it's very common for all of us to eat together, or at least groups of whoever has a good stopping point at that time. If we're busy, we'll eat at our desks. Today I stepped out to grab some food to go since it's so gorgeous out, but as I was heading into the restaurant, I thought I'd just stay and eat in. Table for one. </p>
<p>It felt SO GOOD. I often travel solo, or at least some parts of the trip are solo so it's just something I enjoy now. If I learned something today, it's that I need my alone time. And not necessarily a night in, but a nice or a fun meal. Like scheduling events with friends, I might start setting a lunch or dinner aside that I enjoy on my own. </p>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">By now you've probably heard of the tornadoes that have occured in the Midwest of the US. For those who are looking to stay informed via the internet, here are some media outlets that are providing live updates. </span></div>
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<li><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/05/live-updates-tornado-damage-in-oklahoma-day-2/">ABC News</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.news9.com/">News 9 (local news station)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://newsok.com/">NewsOK (local newspaper)</a></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Please note that you should always question the information that any media outlet provides to make sure that you have accurate information. The death tolls are often different depending on network and in fact, the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/us/oklahoma-tornado.html?hp&gwh=ACE7C4F4F9D7014EE30B74F34F6441F8">Medical Examiner's office even revised their death toll number today from 91 to 24</a>. </span></div>
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I've also found this twitter handle of the National Weather Service in Norman, OK very useful in getting up to date weather information for that area from a reliable source. </div>
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This last one is particularly important. You never know what's going to happen so even if you don't plan on being in an area with tornado risk, you should know what to do if a tornado siren goes off. I had no clue until yesterday, but now I know!</div>
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There are also specialists who explain <a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=what-makes-kansas-texas-a">why the region is not only prone to tornadoes</a>, but also <a href="http://www.9news.com/news/article/337195/188/Twister-season-starts-late-but-starts-nonetheless-">why we are seeing such destructive tornadoes so late into spring</a>. </div>
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*Please note that I am not endorsing any of the media outlets listed or linked above.Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502292804911469273.post-5431333628144676782013-05-17T12:19:00.003-07:002013-05-17T12:19:44.327-07:00Alumni Event at 7 WTC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last night, I had the opportunity to attend an alumni event at 7 WTC, the only one of the planned world trade center buildings that surround the 9/11 memorials. One of our fellow alumni is on the architectural team and talked to us about the innovations that have gone into the blueprints of these buildings. I found it especially timely that the NYTimes had printed an article today about the <a href="http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/16/world-trade-center-may-be-isolated-again-this-time-by-security-measures/">security that is being put into place and how that might take away from not only the aesthetics, but also the experience of the area</a>.
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What the towers are going to look like when they are all built. </div>
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You'll notice that 1WTC is the tallest and they spiral down in height. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JJfzvNmKZPJi5SFgQviSrvA70vkR_BYddbc3uwtDFP3TvOnRjx_EgeK7gJfL9rg_DPIak2COT0CwNd4rrOSOeuG0vbEFW-aY8tBVf41KkOsk2iTULxN7EOntWQtutoud7Uqg8FUEg-uE/s1600/IMG_20130516_180432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JJfzvNmKZPJi5SFgQviSrvA70vkR_BYddbc3uwtDFP3TvOnRjx_EgeK7gJfL9rg_DPIak2COT0CwNd4rrOSOeuG0vbEFW-aY8tBVf41KkOsk2iTULxN7EOntWQtutoud7Uqg8FUEg-uE/s640/IMG_20130516_180432.jpg" /></a></div>
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The WTC buildings are all to have floor to ceiling glass, allowing for amazing views of the area and for the sky to be reflected by the buildings. </div>
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This was my very first alumni event, and I had such a great time! I'm definitely going to have to go to more. It's so nice to be around people who understand the difference between Pacific and Atlantic salmon. ;)</div>
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// Have you ever been to an alumni event? Tell me about it below!</div>
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My brunching habits are getting out of control. </div>
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The recent trend has been to have family brunch on Saturdays, and then brunch with my friend and fellow brunch-lover, Kristen on Sundays. This photo here is from brunch at <a href="http://www.bouludsud.com/">Boulud Sud</a>, one of Daniel Boulud's restaurants. This one is Mediterranean inspired. </div>
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Of my prix-fixe meal of house smoked salmon & Spanish omlette and ice cream (blood orange, anice, cinnamon), I have to say that the ice cream was the best. I wish I could get pints of it, though I'm sure that one pint alone would be my weekly dining out budget. </div>
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However, they did have an interesting couscous yogurt parfait in the stater options, which would be amazing to be able to recreate at home. It was honey greek yogurt, large couscous, crasins, pomegranate and pine nuts. Seriously, try this at home. (and then let me know if you come up with a good recipe ;) )</div>
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Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502292804911469273.post-15122709197859705252013-04-02T17:52:00.001-07:002013-04-02T17:52:32.966-07:00In Recent News... 04/02/2013How often do you read the news?<br />
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I have to admit that before I started working in broadcasting, I read the newspaper very little, and watched the news even less, mostly because I was so busy reading blogs. After starting my new job, I am always knee deep in newspapers and the news is like white noise to me. I thought I'd start doing a little run down of interesting news bits that have been going on so you don't have to skim the papers yourself.<br />
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Please note that this isn't intended to spark any debates and I am not saying that any opinions that I express are the ones that you should have. I just want to curate the news so it's more palatable to you. BUT I make mistakes. If you see an error, please <u>kindly </u>let me know in the comments!<br />
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<b>North Korea</b><br />
<b>why you should care: </b>The US has never been on good terms with the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), but things are starting to get seriously heated as shown by this headline: "<a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324883604578394513664225342.html">North Korea Eclipses Iran as Nuclear-Arms Threat</a>."<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span>Even the new Pope, <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323296504578393943500032494.html">Pope Francis I addressed this issue in his Easter speech</a>.<br />
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<li>This weekend Kim Jong-un signed approval to send missiles to the US (HI as well as the mainland)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/02/us-korea-north-idUSBRE93002620130402">Just today, they are re-starting a nuclear reactor to increase their capacity to create nuclear weaponry</a>. This reactor was deactivated in 2007 as part of a nuclear disarmament treaty. </li>
<li>Also today, the <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/us-sends-destroyer-warning-north-korea-1164551">US moved an Aegis-grade naval vessel closer to North Korea</a> from where it was stationed in Japan to closer monitor North Korea and to be able to intercept any missiles.</li>
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<b>why you should care: </b>Because constant global conflict continues to drive people out of their homes, to kill the innocent, and bring corruption to many parts of the world. It also applies to the US and the ability for US citizens to purchase assault weapons<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/03/world/arms-trade-treaty-approved-at-un.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0"> (the NRA is not happy about this)</a>. </div>
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<b>Oil Spills</b><br />
<b>why you should care: </b>We all consume a historically high amount of oil. Even the most eco-conscious person out there. It's so ingrained into our systems that we can't avoid it- yet. Putting aside the fact that we are depleting non-renewable energy sources at an alarming rate, oil spills are detrimental to the environment. Think it's a localized problem? Think again. The ocean gets around. <a href="http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/features/dec11/japan-tsunami-debris.html">Remember all that garbage that's washing up on the west coast from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan</a>? Oil is much lighter than that.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/02/gulf-of-mexico-dolphin-deaths-bp_n_3001408.html">Remember the BP oil spill? That's still not taken care of. It's still affecting the environment (including wildlife!)</a></li>
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<b>Violence Against Women</b></div>
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<b>why you should care:</b> Gender equality still does not exist. That means that half of the world's population is being discriminated against. For something they can't control. </div>
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<li><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/01/world/americas/brazil-tourist-rape/index.html">Tourist from the US is gang raped while her bf is handcuffed and beaten in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</a></li>
<li>A huge spread in the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/01/world/asia/afghan-debts-painful-payment-a-daughter-6.html?pagewanted=all">NYT told a story of an Afghan father who agreed to trade his daughter as a child bride in order to settle debts</a>. The word "bride" in this case simply means that she legally belongs to the family.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/mar/13/north-korea-decries-south-koreas-swish-skirt/">North Korea's King Jong-un made a gender-based bash on new South Korean President Park</a></li>
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<b>why you should care: </b>Because smiling is also a part of life. </div>
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<li><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/04/01/kid-president-stars-in-white-house-april-fools-day-video/">The White House's April Fool's prank</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/weird-wide-web/polar-bear-baby-saved-hunter-who-killed-his-mother">Orphaned baby polar bear taken to zoo in Alaska</a> (It's sad, but the bear is ADORABLE.)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thecultureist.com/2013/04/01/raven-and-lily-kirsten-dickerson-sophia-lin/">How one company is empowering women through accessories</a> (Okay, this is shameless self promotion, but it's still a cool company and you should read it.)</li>
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<br />Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502292804911469273.post-68973467567496096972013-03-28T08:00:00.000-07:002013-08-11T19:23:37.432-07:00Bridesmaid Adventures | Bachelorette PartySo<a href="http://girlysideoftravel.blogspot.com/2013/03/bridesmaid-adventures-bridesmaid-info.html"> I'd mentioned previously</a> that I'm in the middle of planning a bachelorette party to....<br />
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I've never been there and my knowledge of it is quite limited. So far I have...<br />
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<li>It's in the middle of a desert</li>
<li>That's where the <a href="http://nomadgrad.com/">NomadGrad</a> is from</li>
<li>Necessities: Swimsuit, sunblock, dress for clubbing</li>
<li>Also I hear there are shows? </li>
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Thankfully, Vegas appears to be pretty jam packed with things to do so we're going to wing most of it. And really, it's going to be all about celebrate my friend getting married with the girls from my sorority for the weekend. </div>
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Some ideas that have been suggested so far include:</div>
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<li>Taking a pole dancing class</li>
<li>Going to watch the Thunder from Down Under- In fact, one of the girls just went to this on a girl's night out and said it was a really good time. </li>
<li>Renting a cabana near the pool</li>
<li>Shopping at the outlets</li>
<li>Wandering through all the hotels</li>
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<i>Have you been to Vegas before? What did you enjoy doing?</i></div>
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<i>Any suggestions??</i></div>
Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4502292804911469273.post-56426784952743152222013-03-25T20:30:00.000-07:002013-03-25T20:30:00.291-07:00Bridesmaid Adventures: Pinterest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm far from getting married, so it's really fun to be able to be a part of my friend's wedding. Unfortunately, being on opposite coasts of the US, it's hard to be actively involved. Luckily we have Pinterest to help us shrink those miles.<br />
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We have one general wedding inspiration board: <a href="http://pinterest.com/kizzlingaround/k-b-sept-2013/">K & B | Sept 2013</a>, which is full of teal/orange and similarly cool/warm tone mixture pins.<br />
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Aside from this, we also used it when she was <b>dress shopping</b>. She created a board for each boutique she was going to, and we all pinned dresses that we liked. It was so much fun to be able to peruse through dresses together, well, at least virtually together. It's times like this that you thank the internet for its communication abilities.<br />
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In addition to this, I thought that I would add something a little more "me" so since I'm a <a href="http://ericakjordan.com/">travel photoblogger</a>, I started creating a basic <a href="http://pinterest.com/kizzlingaround/wedding-shot-list/">wedding shot list</a>. A shot list is a list of photographs that you <i>definitely </i>want a photographer to take during your session. They can be as simple as "headshot" as mine was for the picture I'm currently using on my sidebar to the right. With all the planning and lists that most brides have on their plate, I thought I would try to help out by curating photographs that I think are both basic & creative for a wedding. Enjoy!<br />
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<i>How do you use Pinterest? | </i><i>Do you have any fun group board ideas?</i><br />
<i>Do you pin? Leave me the link below and I'll follow you!</i>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409622739392860916noreply@blogger.com0