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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 01:08 PM

A Wonderfully Random Morning

I had an interview with a Croatian TV station about Operation Beautiful this morning via Skype.   The most glorious thing about Skype is that all you have to do is fix your hair and put on a nice shirt.  I’m wearing sweatpants on the bottom. :)

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After the interview, I skyped with Michelle for a while.  She got to meet the dogs and the Husband.  It’s so cool that I can connect with blog friends in Australia, too!

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The world gets smaller every day!

 

The Husband didn’t have class today, so we are both working in the home office.  It gets a little crowded when there are two of us here, but I like it!  He is preparing to take his medical board exams (which are crazy expensive, by the way).  The Husband was looking through old pictures trying to find a headshot for the application when he stumbled upon….

 

A VERY old picture of us!  We’re 19 years old in this picture.  It’s from the first night we hung out together. 

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I thought he was so cool.  I was not.  :)

 

Lunch:

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I made a yummy hot goat cheese and cucumber sammie:

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Plus a spinach salad:

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And 1 cup of Butternut Squash soup from Wolfgang Puck:

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And a 1/2 serving of POM Wonderful blueberry juice:

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Whew!  That was quite a random post.  :)   My life is random, what can I say?

Posted by: Caitlin 53 comments

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53 Comments on “A Wonderfully Random Morning”

  1. #1 Dotsie
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    I do beleive I had the same shirt-in a bunch of different colors, from Express. :-)

    Too cute!

    Thanks for clearing up what Skype is–sounds like it’s worth getting…HMMM…

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    caitlin Reply:

    YES!!!

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  2. #2 Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    Typical college picture. Love it.

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  3. #3 Ashley
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    love skyping! and love the flashback pic :) those are the besttt

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  4. #4 Mary @ Fit this girl
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    Does your computer have to have a camera in it to use skype?? MY Brother is in Germany and I would love to start using it! Great pic by the way!!

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    Adrienne Reply:

    Hi Mary! No you don’t need a camera, you can just talk without pictures. More fun with a camera though!

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  5. #5 Shannon, Tropical Eats
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    What a fun pic!!! That’s too cute.

    Lunch looks yummy!

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  6. #6 Runeatrepeat
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    You two are very cute!
    I didn’t meet my hubs that long ago so we don’t have any cute pics like that. Keep them safe :)

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  7. #7 megan
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    I love to see old pictures like that. You should do what Meghann did and try on your old high school dance dresses :) Sometimes I wonder if it’s weird that I know so much about your life and I’ve never met you. Then i get over it and read the next post.

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  8. #8 Marina
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:25 pm

    I just can’t believe you had the interview with someone from my country!I’ll definitely watch that!

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  9. #9 Sara
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    I Love looking back at old pictures! my boyfriend and I met around 19 too so there are some scary looking pictures from back then :)

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  10. #10 Whit
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    I adore, repeat, adore, that old photo. :D

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  11. #11 Juicy Jessy
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    must be so nice to be able to be both working from home together!
    and the picture is cute, you didn’t change all that much I think!

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  12. #12 Mama Pea
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:38 pm

    If only carpooling was like Skype. I got dirty looks for my yoga pants and flip flops today :)

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  13. #13 kirsten
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    I love that old picture-too funny!

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  14. #14 Sammi
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:43 pm

    Gotta love tricks like that! It is so cool that you’re getting your message out to people so far away!

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  15. #15 Jenna
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    glad you like skype!
    your lunch looks simple but delicious :)
    jenna

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  16. #16 brandi
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    that old picture of you two is so cute!

    Yeah, SKype is great. We’ll be talking to my sister and her husband in Spain friday night! I’m excited.

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  17. #17 Lauren
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Lunch looks simple but great!

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  18. #18 Cynthia (It All Changes)
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    Skype looks great. One day we’ll use it. Right now we don’t have a webcam though so it will have to wait. But I had to giggle at your first photos. I’ve totally done stuff like this before when taking pictures.

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  19. #19 Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat)
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 1:56 pm

    Love random posts! Keep ‘em coming!

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  20. #20 ashleigh
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    aww you guys look so cute! way to get a ton of veggies in! are you like them better since your challenge?

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  21. #21 Matt
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    I love skype! I talk to my friends from high school on there all the time!

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  22. #22 Lizzy
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    isnt skype the best! i’m glad your getting into it! it really does bring all sorts of opportunities! :)

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  23. #23 alli
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 2:09 pm

    a few weeks ago my dad sent me a text to see if we could chat via skype. i didnt know what it was! haha! i’m a little slow…..

    ps: are you feeling better?
    i got this in an email and thought i’d share the link:
    http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=exercise_reduces_sick_time_better_than_drugs

    :)

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  24. #24 Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    Sweet picture!

    Also, that’s a sweet, refreshing looking lunch! I will have to remember to pick up goat cheese and cucumbers on my next shopping excursion…

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  25. #25 Estela @ Weekly Bite
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 2:43 pm

    I love college pics… so much fun!

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  26. #26 One Healthy Apple
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    Love the picture of you two- you look so young!

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  27. #27 Ali @ Food, Fitness, Fashion
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    Cute picture!!! I used to use skye all the time when I talked to applicants in other countries (I used to be a college Admissions counselor) it is really cool!

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  28. #28 Jenny Eastwood@ JennyLikesToRun, On a mission to run a marathon to fundraise for The Breast Cancer Foundation
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    awwwwwwww cute picture of you and your husband! You look so different! And it’s funny to me that he’s got a beer in his hand haha.
    You are so right, skype is AMAZING.
    I live in New Zealand and I use it to keep in touch with my Italian exchange brother in Italy :D AMAZING! Technology is truly incredible.

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  29. #29 Anne Marie@ New Weigh of Life
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    I love the picture of you and your hubby! It’s adorable!

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  30. #30 Ellen Collis
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    It always amazes me how you make even the most basic things look so delicious and pretty. I’ve read that making your food visually appealing is very important. Do you think that’s true? If so, why??

    http://www.firednfabulous.blogspot.com/

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    Caitlin Reply:

    well its important for me because i take pictures :) hehe but i do think its important for everyone. food should be savored and enjoyed, not shoved rapidly into your mouth.

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  31. #31 Evan Thomas
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    I think randomness is one of the best parts about life

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  32. #32 Gabriela
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    Congrats on the interview! I love finding old pictures, too…I’m 19 now, I wonder if I already have a pic with my future husband? Hmmm, scary thought…

    Enjoy the rest of your day!

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  33. #33 Monica
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    Awww… Look at your baby face! You look so young! I must say–I think I favor the husb with his scruff!

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  34. #34 Diana
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    That’s awesome. :) Maybe we can chat sometime through Skype ahah
    Aw, that old photo is so cute! :)

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  35. #35 Angela (Oh She Glows)
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 4:55 pm

    haha best post ever! ‘I thought he was so cool’ lol. I’ll have to put a few up of Eric and I…I was just 17! A wee baby!

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  36. #36 Shelley
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    I liked this post :) very cute! you have a very inspirational blog.. hope you’ll check mine out!

    xoxo,
    Shelley

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  37. #37 SweetiePotato
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    haha I love the old pictures… some of them make me cringe though!

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  38. #38 Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 6:15 pm

    Haha I love your skype dress code :)

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  39. #39 Joelle (The Pancake Girl)
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Haha you crack me up.. my life is super random too so I can relate!

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  40. #40 Caroline
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    I enjoy reading your blogs! They make me happy, and the food photos inspire me to eat healthier!

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  41. #41 Eating Journey
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 7:16 pm

    I would like to state that I don’t normally look like I am 15 years old and that isn’t my poster.

    It was so fun meeting your little family. I want to cuddle your little dogs..they’re too cute.

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  42. #42 Caroline
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    I love the random posts. I also like seeing old pictures, you guys are so cute! My boyfriend and I have been together the better part of the last 11 years (I am only 25) and we have so many pics like that. It’s so nice to have known someone that long :) I also have to comment on your hot goat cheese and cuc sammy. I love that because it’s such a summery type of sandwich but heating it makes it appropriate for me here in Boston during the colder months. Thanks for the idea!

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  43. #43 maria
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    Skype is so amazing, isn’t it? You can keep in touch and it’s FREE! The husband and I would die without it. It’s how we keep in contact with family. And we don’t have a home phone in Japan, just cells, so we pay six bucks a month and can call any line in the U.S for free! Totally worth it!

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  44. #44 Emily Eats and Exercises
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    That hot goat cheese and cucumber sammie looks yummy. Two of my favorite ingredients…
    My former roommate had a long distance boyfriend in Norway – Skype was their best friend.

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  45. #45 Rosey Rebecca
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    Love that old picture of you! You looked so cute! You look so pretty in the Skype pictures! :-)

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  46. #46 Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca)
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    Ahhh cute picture of you two!!

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  47. #47 Erin
    on Oct 28th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    I seriously love old photos – especially of couples from way back when. So super cute.

    And I agree with other commenters, randomness is the spice of life!

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  48. #48 Stacey
    on Oct 29th, 2009 at 6:58 am

    Haha. I LOVE finding old pics!!! Jas and I have this one from the first night we hung out together and I’m always amazed at how different we both look and ARE :D time flies when you’re in love hehe

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  49. #49 Carolyn
    on Oct 29th, 2009 at 9:51 am

    What a colorful plate!! P.S. I am giving away two breast cancer awareness prize packs on my blog: http://lovinlosing.com/.

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  50. #50 Eating Journey
    on Nov 11th, 2009 at 1:38 am

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