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Tank by Bershka, sweater by Sparrow, jeans by Seven for All Mankind, wedges by Guess.

Do not spoil what you have, by desiring what you have not; but remember what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.

~Anonymous

Now it's time for my Friday.

XOXO,

Jennica

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Tank and scarf (attached) by Remain, sweater by H&M, jeans by Rock & Republic, booties by MIA.

I'm excited to say, I'm finally into the 200's for my blog!  Though not too far beyond the halfway mark, there's something about starting with a 2 that's satisfying.  Also satisfying is the fact that today marks the end of the second trimester of school!  With report cards and gobs of grading still ahead of me, there is light at the end of the tunnel.  With my blog, there is light at the end of the tunnel.  I also took a nap after work.  Today is a good day.

Jennica

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Blouse by Pleione, skinnies by Mine, heels by Cole Haan.

(I think I'm going on Day 3 with no makeup...Nakey face.)

I had two firsts today.  One, I saw a doose for the first time, and two I took a hot yoga class for the first time.  Oh, have you not heard of a doose before? Well let me inform you.  This one time, a goose and a duck made eyes at each other from across the shimmering lake.  As they swam towards each other, they just knew it was love at last!  Not too long after, they got married, flew south for the winter - and their honeymoon ;), and low and behold on their flight back there was +1...I will just say, I didn't ask for details when they were telling me about their winter...I was also distracted by the worlds largest doose in the baby carrier next to them!  They had procreated a duck-like flying thing the size of Antarctica!  What's funny, is this doose seems to have no idea how large it is and kicks it with the other ducks in town.  Because Doose has their back, all the other ducks finally have the guts to stand up to the mean, hissing geese who bully all the ducks around the once peaceful pond.  

Now if only there were deuce doose...or would it be deese?

Insert true version here - I walked around the lake with my friend Megan, and she said, "Hey that's a really big duck."  And I said, Hmmm, I think it's a goose."  And then we waited because we couldn't see its head (in the water).  Then I said, "Holy crap that's a doose!"

And lastly, hot yoga equals being wrung out like a wet rag!  Though suffocating through the thick, hot air and almost passing out twice (not really - but felt like it), it was really a great experience.  Really it was...But in all honesty, I actually liked it a lot.  It's one of those workouts where you don't want to eat any sugar/unhealthy food afterwards because you feel so good!

Cheers to firsts!

Jennica

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Sweater by Two Apples, belt from Mapel Boutique, dress by Forever 21, wedges by Merona.

Today I was thrilled to slip into one of my favorite high-low dresses, though it was still a little chilly! Finally able to wear my shades and confidently open the sunroof, I turned on a little country music and all was well with the world.

I have to say, I didn't have high hopes for the weather today, but it turned out beautiful!  I couldn't wait to get outside when I got home.  Walking/running through the park breathing in the scents of spring, hearing the river trickle downstream, the dogs barking playfully in the park, spring was and still in definitely in the air!

Cheers to spring and just a little more daylight ;)

Jennica

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Sweater by Kersh, slacks by Faisca, heels by Naughty Monkey.

For #1, Dance it out to Ring the Alarm by Beyonce...I'm just sayin'.

For #4, breathing helps most problems in general.

Cheers!

Jennica

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Weather check?  It's looking up.  Though today is overcast, I just had to bring out a pop of color! Still not wanting to show my pasty white legs, I snatched one of my maxi dresses, threw over a basic tee, and tied one side of it in a knot #flashbacktotheeighties - this is a style I've seen on Pinterest and always wanted to try.  I'll obviously throw a jacket on to stay warm, but I'm just sick of sweaters and skinnies as of late!!  Another way I might wear this outfit is with a scarf and big earrings.  Instead, I chose to wear a necklace that ties in with the pink maxi.

Mix it up ladies!

Jennica

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Scarf refashioned from linen dress, vest from BCBG, pants by ??, booties from Italy.

Tonight I had the opportunity to take photos for an 80th birthday party for the father of a good friend. While at the event, I also had the opportunity to listen to the sweetest version of "What a Wonderful World" by the birthday boy playing a heart felt harmonica.  Backing him up were the strums of a guitar and a smooth piano melody.  After joining in on the sing along, the music was concluded with a Happy Birthday Song for a well deserving man, after which he was prompted to give a speech.

Though in no way can I attempt to recreate the selfless, generous, speech which turned the limelight not on himself but on the others in the room, one thing I walked away with was a gem I will always cherish.  In sharing about the importance of his music, he explained that choosing to learn how to play the harmonica has been something he has been able to take with him up to and beyond his eightieth year, he can entertain others, and feed his own soul.  And for that, he is thankful.

Music is a gift to oneself.  Music is a gift to others.

Jennica