tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46012342296591867462024-03-12T19:37:55.599-05:00Pocketful of ApplesIvyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16699856888003274980noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601234229659186746.post-67216807583386174132012-08-01T22:16:00.001-05:002012-08-01T22:16:14.947-05:00Braided twist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The weather in DC is so overwhelmingly hot. Almost comparable to Texas weather. Gotta keep cool with a sheer top and some cutoff shorts. Kept my bangs out of my face with a braid because sweaty bangs as we all know isn't very pretty. Pictured above is my little sister, my roomie here. This is us heading out to the museum! </div>
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The Archives where the originalConstitution, Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights are held for viewing. So cool!!!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><3 pocketfulofapples</span></div>Ivyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16699856888003274980noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601234229659186746.post-32963735217216635962012-08-01T22:06:00.003-05:002012-08-01T22:06:38.999-05:00Pleather Shorts + guests<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My silly sister and booty bumping cousin! haha My home away from home <3</div>
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Being a teacher is all about thinking outside the box. Instead of going out purchasing a nice box to stuff trinkets and toys in for your students for your treasure box, why not use a huge shoe box from Zara stuffed in the corner of your closet?? It was a perfect size and I really dislike the plastic tub I use in my class. I took my red and white paint. Went on a painting frenzy and made it as colorful and fun for the kids! </div>
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Before I left to DC, I made a jar of hearts for my boyfriend. I bought the fabric, the mason jar, hand sewed 30 hearts and stuffed them with cotton. I hid them in different places of his room, car etc. I didn't make it too difficult for him to find. I just hid them in areas I know he'd find them in whether it be in his running shoes, inside the pocket of his favorite jeans, his backpack, drawer etc. I tried to be a little sneaky because I didn't want him to find all 30 in one day. He's found about 15 already and it's been almost 2 weeks that I've been gone. 15 more to go babe! ;) </div>
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I gifted him a mason jar so that he has a place to put the hearts in. I even sprayed my perfume inside the jar so that he's reminded of me while I'm gone. As I presented his gift (the jar), I also handed him one heart and told him that for everytime he finds one to remember how much I love him and how often I think of him while I'm gone. </div>
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Now I can't take full credit for this. I was blog searching and found this really cute idea from <a href="http://www.moorea-seal.com/">http://www.moorea-seal.com</a>. I love being arts and crafty. I painted a few pictures and made a few things from Pinterest. I love that site!! So addicting. I have a few more projects to tend to when I come back home. Can't wait!!!</div>
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This is a late 4th of July update. How was everyone's 4th of July celebration?? I enjoyed every bit of my time here in DC. What better place than to celebrate this holiday in the state capital?? The heat wave is crucial and has hit up to 105 degrees yesterday. I'm crossing fingers for it to drop very soon! </div>
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So on July 4th, there was a Smithsonian outdoor festival where all the important monuments are, such as the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, White House, the Capitol, the Supreme Court etc...So many people out to celebrate. There were parades, fun live music, delicious food. At night, my sister and I got an opportunity to watch fireworks on the rooftop of her work building overlooking the Washington monument and Lincoln memorial. So cool!</div>
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Ok seriously this is the last post of my trip to Costa Rica! This was a capture of our last dinner together in Costa Rica. The atmosphere was so quaint, outdoors and raining so it was beautiful to hear the rain fall while eating dinner together. The food was delicious! And I cannot get over how yummy the lettuce wraps were.</div>
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I am finally here in DC. After much anticipation for this getaway with my sister, I cannot believe we will literally be living out of our suitcases for the next few weeks. It was very tough for me to decide what to pack knowing that it's not practical to bring your entire closet (although it would be extremely nice) Flying Southwest allowed me 2 free check ins but I couldn't stuff both suitcases with clothes. I had to think smart and come prepared with 1 empty suitcase for new clothes I will purchase here in DC and an upcoming trip to New York City. </div>
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I am a bit disappointed at how hot the weather is here. Coming from Texas, I though it was hot there, but man!!! walking everywhere without a car leaves a girl looking cray with a shirt soaked with sweat. *sigh* WHY MUST IT BE SOO HAWTT??!?!</div>
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Despite the hot weather, DC is treating me fairly well so far, especially the food places we've gone too so far!</div>
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Hello all! I just got back from a trip to Costa Rica. Beautiful place! I definitely left my heart there and already yearning my way back there next summer. There were so many things to do, fresh and tasty food to eat, nice people to meet that I can't stop dreaming of it all. This was my view from the pool of our resort my girls and I stayed at looking out at the ocean. </div>
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I will update more with pictures later. I am in the middle of getting ready for a dinner date with Kelly @paperdolltheory. Trying to play catch up before my move to Washington for the next 6 weeks. </div>
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Catch yall later!! </div>
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Had girls night out and I decided to bring out my lace shorts for a night full of dancing. I've had about 2-3 wears in it before the zipper got jammed on me. My embarassing moment for the night was that I needed to use the restroom. My zipper was jammed and I couldnt pull it up or down for the life of me. I had my girls help me. Try to imagine 4 girls holding up the restroom stalls to get my pants undone for me to pee. Girls were walking in and out staring at them trying to get my pants undone. haha I did get a lot of compliments on it though. </div>
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Well to end the story short, I couldnt get it undone. Held in my pee until I got home and wripped them to shreds to get them off of me. Poor shorts. Good thing I only got it for less than $15 or else I would've been really sad. </div>
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Went to an engagement party for David's high school friend. This was my 2nd time attending a Pakistani wedding. I love how colorful and vibrant their outfits are. The entire ballroom was so bedazzled and all the ladies were dressed in beautiful saris. I would love to one day dress in one. Especially the hennas and the jewels they wear. </div>
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Bought this dress on sale at BCBG. I love the neutral color of it and the sheer fabric. I poofed out a little bit. Made me feel like a little girl in it :)</div>
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Congratulations to Ali & Kanwal!</div>Ivyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16699856888003274980noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601234229659186746.post-24303376540101027442012-06-05T22:42:00.002-05:002012-06-05T22:42:42.466-05:00Easy Breezy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Went shopping over the weekend for some summer fun clothes. It was so hot out that I decided to wear a very sheer, flowy top that had a slit in the back to give me some extra air. haha. The design on the top is loud but I love it and I paired it with my magenta colored shorts I bought for $10 at Banana Republic. </div>
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For some that may not know, I will be leaving on a trip to Costa Rica in 2 weeks with a group of girlfriends. I am so excited about it. We have all these outdoor excursions planned such as ziplining, atv, surfing lessons. However, I'm so stumped on what to pack. I've heard that when we go, it'll be a rainy season there. With all the outdoor activities we're doing, I'm not sure if I'm suppose to pack cutesy items?? or water resistant shorts and tanks?? What do you think??</div>
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Went to my best friends Dental graduation 2 weekends ago. I am so proud of all her hard work and achievements. Although she will not be moving back home *sniff* she's going to be pursuing her career in another city. She's going to be an excellent dentist. Love her <3</div>
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Went to Austin this past weekend for my cousins graduation. It boggles my mind how quickly time passes. It feels like it was just yesterday when my cousins and I were playing haunted house or a game of hide and seek. Now we're all graduating and venturing out doing what we've been planning on doing all our college lives. I can't believe I'm about to complete my 2nd year of teaching. Only a few more days left then the countdown to my vacation(s) begin! </div>
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I decided to pack my recent purchase on this trip. Scored this French Connection dress for $30. I thought it was appropriate and perfect to wear on this hot summer day. I also recently purchased a pair of Michael Kors aviator sunglasses. It's so hard to find frames that fit my face but I thought these frames fit my face perfectly. What do you think? </div>
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HelloooOoo fellow bloggers and readers!</div>
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Oh my does it feel nice to come back and write again... My apologies for not updating and missing in action. I've been feeling very uninspired lately and don't have any juice to write. </div>
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I got a haircut many weeks ago and I've tried all I can to make it work for me but I just can't seem to make it look the way I please. Don't you just hate that?? So I partly blame my hair for the lack of picture updates. </div>
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Hmm so what else has been going on since my last update?? I've been working out a lot more. Just recently got into running again almost everyday. Trying to keep this a routine for the next few weeks because I have lots of vacations lined up for me this summer. It involves being in a bathing suit so I gotta lose as much jelly around my waist as I can before I go. </div>
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I have 3 weeks left of work before it ends and I cannot wait!!!! I have so much to do this entire month. Graduations, birthdays and on top of that, my dear friend is about to give birth to a baby girl. She's going to be due in no time. I can't wait to see her come into this world!! :) </div>
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I'll leave you with this picture of my hair (that I miss) and my current favorite pair of pants (in my favorite color) + my best friend that will be graduating out of dental school. Congrats Dr. Vuu D.D.S. I am so proud of you!! :)</div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now that I am on my spring break, I have tons of free time to myself. Reminiscing through my old photo albums on a previous trip to San Francisco 2 years back. I definitely left my heart there and would love to go back sometime soon. Unfortantely, I don't have a sufficient amount of funds to do so right now so I'm just sitting here wishfully dreaming I was there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since my last post, I vented on how bipolar Houston weather was. The weather gods must've read my blog or something because since the weekend passed, the weather has been amazingly beautiful!! It felt like Spring arrived because the sun was out to play and we even had breeze with NO humidity! I loved it. I retired my winter gear and pulled out some spring colored items from my closet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This month's been very stessful and overwhelming for me. I took my father to the ER 2 weekends ago and found out he has gallstones in his gallbladder. He has to surgically remove his gallbladder. Got rear ended (minor accident but the impact was hard especially since I didn't have my seatbelt on in the backseat). ANDDD work has been extremely stressful for me. But thank goodness for Spring break because I am desperately needing some relaxation time! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hopefully with that being said, I'll be able to post more for you guys! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2fVeTOWrn8/T0xQAXLdgyI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/yNBf3tnxPQo/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2fVeTOWrn8/T0xQAXLdgyI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/yNBf3tnxPQo/s640/4.jpg" uda="true" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">sweater: gap // jacket: f21 // jeans: 7s for all mankind // shoes: steve madden // bag: mkors</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Houston's weather has been so UGLY and BIPOLAR. It's been raining so much the past few days and has been so gloomy outside. The sun hasn't been out to play in awhile and it's either chilly one day or humid the next! I am so tired of the cold weather. I'd rather it be hot than cold. I can't wait for spring to come. I am so over the winter gear and anxious for the tank tops/shorts and sundresses to come out my closet! Anyway, pictures above are captured from my boyfriends backyard. I love his backyard because the landscaping is so cute. When the weather gets warmer, I'd really enjoy just sitting in his backyard and bask in the sun with a cup of icecream in my hand :) mmMm!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Boyfriend took out his camera and told me to put an outfit on so he can brush up on his photography skills. I thought of you guys and with no hesitation, I brought out my orange birthday dress I wore last year. Paired it with my favorite blazer from Gap. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So due to my lack of updates, I have been very productive and dedicating most of my time after work to yoga. I highly recommend it to those that don't enjoy running. I had an on/off moment where I really enjoyed running. I mean I can run miles and miles straight but as of late, I despise it. With all these groupon and living social deals, I've been taking total advantage on all these yoga deals! I've purchased regular yoga classes and Bikram yoga (where you're in a heated room of 108 degrees stretching and drenching yourself in sweat) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've practiced yoga for I'd say a month already and I've noticed drastic changes in my body. I'm more toned in muscle and my waist has slimmed significantly (says my boyfriend). I still try to get some cardio in and run because I'm really trying to shed off some fat from my stomach area. Spring break is coming up so I gotta prepare myself to be in a bathing suit. I don't have plans to be in a bathing suit yet but it's just my own motivation to be more active versus taking naps after work. Which I miss and love :(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Been awhile since I've been on this. Life has been too busy that I don't think I can dedicate most of my time updating like I use too. Plus, I havent been inspired enough to want to post outfits as of lately. I hope this changes soon because I know I have a few fans out there that miss me ;) haha </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seems like everyone around me is getting engaged or hitched or pregnant. I want to congratulate a beautiful couple, Ngoc + Jimmy on their engagement. I'm so happy for you guys! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><3 pocketfulofapples </span></div>Ivyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16699856888003274980noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601234229659186746.post-33368310688856373352012-01-09T20:57:00.001-06:002012-01-09T21:09:04.206-06:00dose of laughter<div style="text-align: center;">Finally got to reunite with my group of girls for one of their birthday celebration. Now that we're all getting older, it's so difficult to find time out of our busy lives to get together. Seems like the only time we do ever get together is for special occasions such as birthdays.... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was nice nonetheless to reunite with my what we call each other, Super 7s. A lot of catching up, laughter and fun with good food and the Texans game to celebrate our win! wahoo! I'm not much of a football fan as I am for other sports, but just being around a group of rowdy, fun people cheering always makes it fun to watch and be around :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you so much to Tricia from <a href="http://www.stylesofapharmatrician.blogspot.com/">Styles of a Pharmatrician</a> for nominating me for the</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Liebster Blog Award. As her sister, I am very flattered and honored. Tricia has a very cute and unique style to her that brings out her personality. Be sure to visit her!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBdsky3SbVa6b-nUqe5KS2fEp2AWAfEtC2D3OZub7N9uIcX-WDzFq5OzuekfPM4NtrdPONS75jU8U57J93H3UzxXXP_Ktzer52xO7ou54RE35h9mh9AZo0Dh4s2UKdIafjUx45M0YIXP3/s1600/liebster.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Liebster Blog Award is an award for new bloggers with less than 200 followers. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The rules of the award are :<br />
1. Thank your Liebster Blog Award presenter on your blog.<br />
2. Link back to the blogger who awarded you.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My 5 nominations are:</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://sarapluslinh.blogspot.com/">Sarah + Linh</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. <a href="http://cestlaviii.blogspot.com/">C'est La Viii</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. <a href="http://www.design3rd.com/">Design3rd</a><br />
4. <a href="http://mangotatoes.blogspot.com/">Mangotatoes</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">5. <a href="http://www.mintgreensubmarine.com/">Mintgreensubmarine</a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><3 pocketfulofapples</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Ivyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16699856888003274980noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601234229659186746.post-34830966308572697962012-01-09T20:08:00.000-06:002012-01-09T20:08:45.152-06:00Splash of Blue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sjhhnum3Zac/TvZKRk_m5CI/AAAAAAAAAsY/-CCNAPtKTo4/s1600/IMG_4756.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rea="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sjhhnum3Zac/TvZKRk_m5CI/AAAAAAAAAsY/-CCNAPtKTo4/s640/IMG_4756.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">top: h&m // cardigan: f21 // jeans: levis // flats & scarf: old navy</span></div><br />
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