tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54045804828140821082024-03-05T05:02:25.157-08:00Discovering LeeMY SELF JOURNEYLeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915365984257504702noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5404580482814082108.post-52110289278397017072011-10-28T09:01:00.000-07:002011-10-28T09:01:43.356-07:00I'm a Little Spider<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>...watch me spin.<br />If you'll be my dinner,<br />I'll let you come in.<br />Then I'll build my web<br />to hold you tight,<br />And gobble you up in one big bite!</i></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm not the biggest Halloween fan [shocker] mostly because I'm a bit of a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">scaredy cat. </span>But I do LOVE themed holiday parties.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It has become an annual tradition with my fiance that we carve pumpkins each Halloween. It wouldn't be complete without candy and alcohol! </span></span><br />
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Nothing says spaghetti like a crisp fall day- imagine the aroma of stewed tomatoes with a hint of Italian spices lingering in the house. </div>
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I had a craving for this comfort food and refused to settle for store bought sauce or a microwaveable inspired dish at a restaurant. </div>
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On a whim, I decided to run to the grocery store to grab the essentials. </div>
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Since the sauce needs a good hour to simmer and I'm impatient, I used a dutch oven to speed up the cooking process. </div>
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For the health conscious, I used ground turkey and substituted regular spaghetti noodles with a whole wheat option.</div>
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Now all you need is a glass of red wine to complete the meal!</div>
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1 lb of ground beef or turkey</div>
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2 (6oz) cans of tomato paste</div>
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2 tbsp. sugar, to taste</div>
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2 tbsp. dried oregano, to taste</div>
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2 tbsp. dried basil, to taste</div>
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2 tbsp. dried parsley flakes, to taste</div>
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4 cloves of garlic, minced or garlic powder to taste</div>
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1 onion, chopped or onion powder <i>(optional)</i></div>
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Combine meat, onions, and mushrooms in a large pot. Add the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, water, and seasonings. Stir together. Bring to a boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 1 hour, covered. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. go Skydiving</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. train for a Triathlon</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. run a Marathon</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. cycle in a Century Ride</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strike>5. ride in the Tour De Cure</strike></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> 5.7.11-<i> I cycled 32 miles with Team Gold's Fantastic 5 in Cooksville, MD. I </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> received support with both </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>donations and kind words </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>of encouragement. Thanks to </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> family </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>and friends I raised $525 </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>for the American Diabetes Association. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> 3.12.11-<i> My cousin, Nora, and I ran the Four Courts Four Miler in </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Arlington, VA. We were dressed in green attire to show our St. Patrick's Day spirit. We </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <i>6.7.11- Discovering Lee was created-<u> </u></i></span><a href="http://discoveringme-lee.blogspot.com/"><i>http://discoveringme-lee.blogspot.com</i></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strike>10. try a new Class</strike></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <i>1.11- Kickboxing at Bally Total Fitness. </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> 2.11-present- Body Step at Gold's Gym. Body Step is an energizing work out that uses </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> height </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>adjustable step involving simple movements on, above, and around the step. </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> 2.11- Body Flow at Gold's Gym. Yoga, tai chi, and martial arts are combined for a </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> challenging workout.</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>3.11- Kazaxe (KZX) in Alexandria, VA. An intense fitness class infused with different </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> styles of dance.</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> 4.11- Bootcamp at Gold's Gym. An hour of extreme exercise including P90X, Insanity, </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> and more.</i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strike>11. learn to Forgive and Let Go</strike></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <i>6.10.11- Post "Story of Us"</i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">12. go see a movie at a Drive In Movie Theater</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">13. Trademark my business name</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">14. design my Business Card</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">15. go Hiking</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">16. ride in a Hot Air Balloon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">17. Donate $500+ to charities</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <i>5.11- $25 to American Diabetes Association for research and education about diabetes.</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> 5.11- $25 to Susan G. Komen For the Cure of breast cancer.</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">18. Volunteer for a meaningful organization</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">19. find a Church to go to</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">20. read the Bible in a year</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strike>21. go to a Drag Show</strike></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <i>4.23.11- A group of girlfriends and I attended a drag queen show at Town </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Danceboutique in </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Washington, D.C. It was an exciting and unforgettable experience.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">23. Bungee Jump off a bridge</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">24. donate my hair to Locks of Love</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">25. get a Tattoo</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">26. drive Cross Country</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">27. attend a major Sporting Event</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">28. Backpack through Europe</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">29. go on a Cruise</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">30. go Horseback Riding</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">31. ride a Mechanical Bull</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">32. own a Home</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">33. go Para-sailing</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">34. go Scuba Diving</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">35. go Zip Lining</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">36. fly in a Helicopter</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">37. learn a style of Dance</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">38. gamble at a Casino</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">39. grow a Garden</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">40. Rock Climb a wall</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">41. fly on a Zero Gravity Flight</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strike>42. visit a Petting Zoo</strike></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <i>5.1.10- Kent and I went to Reston Zoo in Vienna, VA.</i> <i>We were able to feed pot belly pigs </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> and sheep, and pet kangaroos. </i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">43. go on a Safari</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">44. Rescue an animal</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">45. make a Comic Book</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">46. go to NYC for New Year's </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">47. stay at a Dude Ranch</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">48. ride a Motorcycle</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">49. break a World Record</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">50. participate in a Flash Mob</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">51. Build a home with Habitat for Humanity</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">52. visit a Volcano</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">53. vacation at Disneyland</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">54. have Kids</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">55. be Married</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">56. write a Book</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">57. live in Korea</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">58. be an Extra in a television show/movie</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strike>59. meet Taylor Swift</strike></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <i>8.3.11- So... I didn't exactly meet her per se, but I was only two feet away from her. </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Doesn't that count? It's probably the closest I'll ever get so it'll have to do! Got to </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> attend the Speak Now Tour and it was absolutely AMAZING! If it's even possible, I </i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> love her more.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">60. open my own Bakery and/or Restaurant</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">61. achieve my Weight Loss & Fitness Goals</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">62. visit all the Wineries in VA</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">63. become a spin instructor </span><br />
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