tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49913482965966162492024-03-21T13:07:31.808-07:00Belinda Reneea lifestyle blogMiss Nebraska USA 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/13380738543380847611noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991348296596616249.post-41481343981750674842013-09-05T06:00:00.000-07:002013-09-05T06:00:07.339-07:00Randolph Street Market<style>
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Music, food, culture, old treasures and creative fuel; all of that pretty much
wraps up the The Randolph Street Market. The market graces downtown Chicago a
few times in the summer, and it’s safe to say I’m hooked. When I go, I always
leave with a unique find, or feeling inspired. From fashion accessories to
interesting knick-knacks and furniture pieces for your home, this place has it
covered.<br />
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Many cities have their versions – whether it’s a junk jaunt, thrift
market, etc. Here's the truth and key to success when navigating these markets. Many items are over priced; but if you search hard enough you can leave with a steal. Plus mixing these “new” pieces into your life is key for style in the home or on the street.<br />
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This time around, I'll be posting about fashion, home décor, DIY projects,
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Most of all, I'm looking forward to using this as a creative outlet that I get to share
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that’s okay. Sometimes just putting your ideas into writing is all that
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Belinda Miss Nebraska USA 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/13380738543380847611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991348296596616249.post-26717274865127579932012-09-11T05:20:00.000-07:002013-07-28T11:14:33.234-07:00Millenium Park Concert <span id="goog_619706780"></span><span id="goog_619706781"></span><br />
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Chicago in the summer is something I will miss with fall peaking it's head around the corner. With that said, I've been spending as much time outside as possible. Having been a tourist in Chicago before moving here, I always thought it would be cool to go to a concert at this amphitheater in Millenium Park. So, the other weekend we headed to the park with some snacks and a blanket and camped out listening to music. It was a perfect evening, and I highly recommend it if you're in the area! Did I mention that the concert was free?! How cool is that? <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">I realized we may have became "those people" when we threw Harley a 21st doggy birthday party. I mean, you only turn 21 once, right? Either way, Harley turned 21 in doggy years on July 30th and I'd say he had a good day. New toys, treats, a trip to the dog park and doggy beer...does it get any better? Some of your may remember when we found the doggy bear at the Lincoln Park Farmer's Market from this<a href="http://missnebraskausa2010.blogspot.com/2012/07/lincoln-park-farmers-market.html"> post. </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">What's better than birthday pancakes on your birthday? Birthday pancakes the day after your birthday; it's like celebrating your birthday two days in a row! Well, that's how I justified the fact that I was a day late surprising Michael with his birthday pancakes.We'll also forget the fact that some of them were a little burnt. In the past 3 years, I've always made Michael a birthday cake on his birthday, but this year, thanks to Pinterest, I decided to switch things up and make him birthday pancakes. :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Maybe it's the little girl in me, but I never want birthdays to become "another day" as you get older. Because of this, I love making my friends and families birthdays a special day. I mean, a person's birthday only happens once a year! I was so excited to celebrate Michael's birthday in Chicago. We went out to the most amazing, romantic place for dinner, called <a href="http://www.gejascafe.com/">Geja's Cafe</a> in Lincoln Park. It's a fondue place, with not only an amazing menu but a great atmosphere. It was a little pricey, but if you have a special occasion, I highly recommend this place! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Last Saturday afternoon Michael and I grabbed our bikes and hit the Lake Shore Drive trails. This happens to be another hobby of Michael's that has rubbed off on me. Exploring the pedway along Lake Shore Drive is beautiful and one of the best things to do during the summer in Chicago. It runs parallel to Lake Michigan and runs past several of Chicago's best sites and views of the lake. We're fortunate enough to live steps away from the lake and pedway, so this has been something we've taken full advantage of.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Before we knew it we were 10 miles out at the Aquarium. We found the perfect, most serene spot for a picnic that we plan to go back to before summer ends. We also had brunch at Yolk, which I have to say is one of the best breakfast spots around. 20 miles later we were able to bike through 4 neighborhoods and Grant Park where we walked among Giants (see photo below). </span><br />
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</tbody></table>Miss Nebraska USA 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/13380738543380847611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991348296596616249.post-15758550201858674032012-07-29T08:41:00.000-07:002012-07-29T08:41:19.169-07:00A Beautiful Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With my family (missing my sister) at Miletta Vista Winery for my birthday.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">I've been in Chicago for nearly 2 months and it's been nothing but great; but I can't deny I'm missing my family and friends. One of the reasons I chose to move to Chicago was because it was a quick trip home. Luckily I'll be traveling home mid August to graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with my Master's! But what I'm really anxious for, is to see and spend time with my loved ones. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>(Sadly, Miletta Vista had a tragedy and was burned to the ground by lightning shortly after we visited. Please send prayers to all who were affected.) </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">And of course, after my family I'm missing my dear friends. I have to say I'm a pretty lucky girl to have the friends I do. Luckily for Skype, phone calls and Facebook, my friends don't seem near as far away as they are; that is my friends in Nebraska anyway. Below are some photos from my birthday/going away party at James Arthur Vineyard. Funny, I'm beginning to see a theme here with my love of winery's and parties. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Taste of Chicago was the perfect chance for Michael and I to get some "tastes" of different restaurants across the city. We were happy to attend the festival with Michael's sister, brother-in-law and nephew. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">And boy oh boy was this quite the experience. To give you a little background info, Chicago has had an unusually hot and dry summer. We've been here for a month and a half and it has yet to rain! Well, of course it would decide to not just sprinkle, but down pour while we were at the Taste. The Taste is held in the middle of the streets with no cover. And for some reason, I decided to leave my mini umbrella, that I usually always have in my purse, at home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In the end we were all laughing at the situation. Everyone was completely soaked and a little cold, but we couldn't help but laugh at the fact that none of us looked at the forecast before we left. Isn't it funny how the best memories happen when things seem to go wrong? In the end, we tried a delicious Brazilian steakhouse called Texas de Brazil, some chocolate covered bananas from a mom and pop chocolate factory called the Fudge Pot and some not so good gelato from Franco's Ristorante (I'm on a serious mission to find gelato in Chicago that can compare to Rome's tasty ice cream). </span> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael's nephew seemed to sleep through a lot of the excitement! haha</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The other weekend, Michael and headed to the Lincoln Park Farmer's Market early one Saturday morning. I had read up on the best Farmer Market's in the city, and this one received great reviews. Lincoln Park has a beautiful little running/walking/biking path that we took to get there. It's covered by trees and we even rode by a driving range that I'm sure we'll be checking out before the summer comes to an end. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">It was a quick ride for us to get to the market on </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Armitage Ave & Orchard St. Coming from a farm family and farm community, I am always excited to get fresh veggies and fruits; and of course to give back to the "farmers." To my surprise they were serving crepes and fresh bread. This reminded me of Europe, and Michael or I couldn't have been more excited. Unfortunately we left feeling a little disappointed. Maybe I had too high of expectations after reading the raving reviews and from being a reoccurring customer at Los Angele's farmer's market at the Grove. If you've never been, <a href="http://www.farmersmarketla.com/">LA's farmer's market</a> is absolutely huge and wonderful. </span><br />
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</tbody></table>Miss Nebraska USA 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/13380738543380847611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991348296596616249.post-50455581977140640922012-07-14T16:54:00.000-07:002012-07-14T17:04:19.830-07:00Lincoln's Zoos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;">Michael
and I are always on a mission to find fun things to do in the city without
breaking the bank. When we found out the Lincoln Park Zoo was free, we were
excited to spend a Saturday there with new friends. It turns out Chicago’s
weather isn’t much different than Nebraska’s. It was beautiful one minute, and
then when we decided to leave, a sudden storm came in. Luckily it only lasted
for around 30 minutes. The zoo isn’t far from our apartment so we enjoyed the
walk through Lincoln Park on the running/biking path. The zoo was super clean
and had a lot of great attractions. My personal favorite has always been the monkey exhibit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small;">Spending
the day at the zoo made me miss my family. Earlier this summer we visited the
Lincoln (Nebraska) Children’s Zoo with my niece and nephew. I thought it was
kind of funny that we move to a different state and visit another Lincoln zoo.
Nonetheless, going to the zoo, whether it’s with good friends or family, has
always been one of my favorite summer activities! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">With the unusual and steaming hot weather we've had in Chicago lately, there's no better way to cool off than to hit the beach! Chicago may be in the Midwest, but we're lucky enough to have a huge body of water to take advantage of during the summer months. As a Nebraska native, I always imagined every lake was mucky and dirty; but to my surprise Lake Michigan has very clear, clean and pleasant water. In my opinon it beats the West Coast beaches because you don't have to deal with the salt and seaweed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">After a hard work week nothing beats relaxing on the beach all afternoon. And in our case, we ended up staying until the lifeguards closed the beach down. We biked for about 10 minutes from our apartment along Lake Shore Drive pedway with lake views to our beach spot. We made our camp with the essentials: snacks, water, magazines, fresh fruit, a floppy hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. It was one of my favorite days spent in Chicago thus far. Not to mention, both Michael and I were needing some sun to get rid of some tan lines from golfing and running/biking! North Avenue beach, you will be seeing a lot of us this summer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The scorching hot heat along with humidity didn't stop anyone from showing up for the Chicago Pride Parade we attended in our neighborhood two weeks ago. Like I mentioned in my previous post, festivals are all the rage in Chicago's summer months, but I think the Chicago Pride Parade takes the cake. Rainbows lined the streets and the outfits were more creative than ever. The heat didn't ruin anyone's mood; I've never been surrounded by so many happy people in one place. There was one point when we were hot, sweaty and trying to find a friend in a crowd that was literally bumper to bumper. That was a situation when people could have easily got upset, or claustrophobic, but not at Pride. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I myself couldn't handle 800,000 people packed on Halsted street for too long, but if you're new to Chicago, or haven't attended it's a must. When we decided to head home we realized we were on the wrong side of the street. This resulted in us taking a long route around the parade which was quite an adventure. Along the way we got some gelato (which I've been craving every day since I left Rome) and we were happy. This city has yet to show us a bad time! </span></div>
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</tbody></table>Miss Nebraska USA 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/13380738543380847611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991348296596616249.post-12828174023589181142012-07-01T17:52:00.000-07:002012-07-01T20:28:16.934-07:001 month Chicago Anniversary<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Wow! Where has the time gone? My first month in Chicago has been a whirlwind, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm still so fascinated by this city I'm sure I get mistaken for a tourist quite often. It's safe to say Chicago is another world compared to Lincoln, Nebraska, let alone Scotia, Nebraska (my home town of 318 people). One thing remains the same though, the people in Chicago have lived up to the rumors and are extremely polite and kind. Below are some things I've learned so far, but I'm sure this list will continue to grow as I become more accustomed to "city life." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1. There's a festival to attend in Chicago every day if you want. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">2. Always pack an extra pair of shoes for the commute. </span></div>
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a learning experience but I love that it’s something we can do together. This sport takes patience, practice and more patience! But most of all it's just fun to get out and play with friends. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's one of our favorite summer past times, so it was no question we would bring our clubs with us to Chicago. One of our friends is a PGM major and is doing an internship at a course in a Chicago suburb, so we've been able to golf on some pretty snazzy courses out here. What are your favorite hobbies to do in the summer months?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Before moving to Chicago everyone continued to rave about
the amazing Chicago summers. I now understand why!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Although we’ve been lucky with beautiful weather, summer in
the city has lived up to my high expectations. As a lover of all things
outdoors and bright colors, we’ve taken advantage of the Lake Shore Drive running/biking
trail, North Avenue beach, outdoor dining and grilling, and have spent numerous
hours in the park and exploring our new neighborhood. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We’ve taken full advantage of our apartment’s rooftop by either
sipping on a glass of wine or, my personal favorite, grilling with sangria. It’s
a great spot to socialize with friends, which we’ve done once, and plan to do
more once we make more friends. :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We’re steps away from the Lake Shore Drive running/biking
trail (that stretches 27 miles long!) so we biked to the North Avenue beach
with Harley, only to find out dogs weren’t allowed on the beach. Luckily there
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<span style="font-size: small;">Here’s a recipe for my favorite summertime drink! My friend
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</div>Miss Nebraska USA 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/13380738543380847611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991348296596616249.post-38303538228854940172012-06-13T13:36:00.000-07:002012-06-13T13:43:26.767-07:00Harley’s Heaven<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Around 3 years ago when we decided to get Harley I never knew what an important part of my life he would become. So
when it came to the move I was a little worried with how he would adjust.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I’m happy to say that I don’t think he could be happier. We
have a dog beach and park just a quick walk away. Since he’s part Golden Retriever,
he LOVES the water. I’ve never seen a dog sprint so hard and play so long in
the water before. The dog beach has been great, because not only can he run around leash free, but he also gets to play around with other pups. When we lived in Lincoln, Harley didn't get socialized enough, so I'm hoping we can make up for that while in Chicago. I can't say we mind the view of the dog beach either. I can’t get enough of the harbor. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Then there’s the “dog park.” It’s not a designated dog park, but everyone lets his or her dogs off the leash so
we followed suit. I was worried that he wouldn’t listen to us and would take
full advantage of being leash free with the city at his disposal. But
luckily, he’s been very good and runs right around us and comes back when we call
him. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The only "problem" with Harley is that he lives off of a routine. And when I say live, I mean that he usually knows when it's time do something often before I do! So now when the evening hits he gets so excited for his time spent out doors with his new puppy friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Having a dog in the city has been a great conversation starter. Harley gets compliments every time we step out the door. While he's busy making doggy friends, I get a chance to meet my neighbors. I think it helps that he's such a sweet dog and instantly befriends people and dogs alike. I hope any dog lovers out there appreciate this post. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Wow, what a whirlwind these last few weeks have been. I can
hardly believe it’s June 11<sup>th</sup>! On May 14<sup>th</sup> I left for
Europe for 12 days with a good friend. We traveled to London, Paris and Rome; but
that deserves a blog post of its own! When I got back to the states I was
anxious to get home to see my family before I took off for the windy city.
While home we celebrated my birthday and before I knew it I was back in Lincoln
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<span style="font-size: small;">It’s hard to believe how much stuff one can accumulate over
a couple years. I was leaving my apartment complex of nearly 3 years and boxing
my things up, along with Michael's, was not as easy as it used to be. But with lots of elbow grease
and organization, we loaded up the U-Haul and were off for Chicago bright and early,
June 1<sup>st</sup>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Michael and I were lucky enough to have my brother and
sister-in-law help us move. With my brother’s strength and driving the U-Haul the
move went very smooth. We even accidentally took I-80 and avoided the dreaded toll
ways on the way. It was supposed to rain, but luck was on our side again with lots of sunshine. When we entered Chicago we also got a glimpse of rush hour, which I will now be avoiding at all costs. But nonetheless we arrived at our new home at 5PM and began
to unload and unpack. It was only natural to order in Chicago deep dish for our first meal and first house guests! </span></div>
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were settled! Since then we’ve enjoyed the lake shore running and biking path
that are steps away from our apartment, the dog beach and Lincoln Park that
Harley can’t get enough of and have been exploring our new neighborhood. We’ve spent time
with old and new friends and I think it’s safe to say we are all feeling right
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<span style="font-size: small;">Belinda </span></div>Miss Nebraska USA 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/13380738543380847611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991348296596616249.post-41073445261259047302012-04-23T12:44:00.000-07:002012-06-11T11:20:42.711-07:00Life of a Grad Student<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I received a request to write a blog about life as a grad student from a friend and classmate; and I thought that was a great idea! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I've always enjoyed learning and being in a classroom, so in my undergraduate career I knew that getting my graduate degree was something I wanted to pursue one day. After I graduated, I had to make the decision to either find a job or pursue my graduate career full time. I've always known that I've wanted to move and work in the city, but I also knew that the timing was not right. With the passing of my father I wasn't quite ready to spread my wings and venture off to the city, so that told me it was the perfect opportunity to purse my Master's. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://journalism.unl.edu/">The College of Journalism and Mass Communications</a> at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln happened to have a great program that focused on advertising. I studied hard for the GRE the summer before my final semester of undergrad and applied. I was ecstatic when I was accepted! I started in January 2011. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I knew I wanted to get done in a year and a half, while most full time students finish full in 2 years, so I took on a heavy load of classes and summer classes. Although I was happy to be close to home and around my family and friends, I was also anxious for my big move to they city and to pursue my dreams in the world of advertising. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Miss Nebraska USA helped me balance this heavy work load with my graduate assistantship. Thanks to my trusty planner I've been able to maintain a competitive GPA and still stay active outside of school. I have to admit, without my planner, color coated pens, highlighters and post it notes, there is no way I would have been able to balance my schedule! You'll see a glimpse of my planner in the photo above (anyone who knows me well, knows this thing is my life!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One of the biggest things I learned from my year as Miss Nebraska USA was the importance of life balance. This means maintaining good relationships with friends and family, staying healthy through fitness and nutrition, giving back and doing well in your job and/or classes. It's simple things that have helped me maintain this balance. For example, this may sound silly, but I'll write myself notes to "Call Renee," on a certain day. Or a goal for a week: "Give back or help someone out this week." Putting yourself on a work out plan and preparing meals before a week starts up are helpful tips in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Another huge tip, that was really hard for me, is asking for help from others. I'm sure you have friends and family that are willing to help with little things here and there. Don't be afraid to take them up on their offers! For me, writing things down is always a huge help. I can't get over the satisfaction of checking things of my many "lists." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-Belinda </span></div>Miss Nebraska USA 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/13380738543380847611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991348296596616249.post-78149965660444000872012-04-19T08:00:00.000-07:002012-06-11T15:12:23.202-07:00New York State of Mind<div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Last January I decided to take full advantage of my last Christmas break. After six years of college, I thought it would be a good idea to do something adventurous on my last 3 week vacation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I took off to New York City to visit a good friend and family. It may have been chilly, but New York City is a great place to visit around the holidays. It may have been chilly, but the decorations are extravagant and beautiful. We did a lot of sight seeing, but also some low key "local" things. Check out my photos for a glimpse of my trip! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> With my great grandma who's 100 years old! (And still lives by herself!)</span></div>Miss Nebraska USA 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/13380738543380847611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991348296596616249.post-67305116999170673122012-04-16T07:00:00.000-07:002012-06-11T15:15:42.923-07:00Beauty Must Haves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I thought it would be fun to do a post about my must have beauty products!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I don't wear eye shadow daily, but when I'm getting dressed up, MAC is my go to! The colors are so vibrant and last all day or night. Next up is Nars lip gloss; this stuff is awesome! At Miss USA, Farouk Systems was a sponsor, and I got this Chi Ionic flat iron. This thing changed my life! If you have naturally curly hair like I do, this is a great investment. I've been wearing Lancome High Definicils since high school. I've tried other mascaras, and always go back to this product. My everyday foundation is Smashbox halo hydrating perfecting powder. I wear the medium shade. It's a mineral make up, which is great for your skin. It's also super lightweight, but gives enough coverage for a natural look. And lastly, another long time product I've used, Loreal Natures Therapy Mega Moisture deep conditioner. This stuff is farily inexpensive and does the trick if you have dry, rebellious hair.</span>Miss Nebraska USA 2010http://www.blogger.com/profile/13380738543380847611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4991348296596616249.post-68439253252291204022012-04-13T07:30:00.000-07:002012-06-11T15:18:41.749-07:00Chicago Bound<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">June 1<sup>st</sup> I am making a big move. Over much contemplation, I’ve decided to move to Chicago to start my career in advertising! I couldn’t be more excited for a new challenge, or should I say challenges. Below are some photos of a trip my boyfriend and I took over fall break when I went on several interviews.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">As of now I'm having mixed emotions. Of course I’m going to miss my family and friends, but in the same breath I’m excited to have the opportunity to work in a fast paced industry that I love. I love Chicago, everything about the culture excites me. There are endless friends to be made, restaurants to try and new things to discover about my life and myself. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">At the end of this month I’ll be traveling there to find a place to call home. I’m excited to live in a neighborhood that will be close to downtown and close to the beach. I hear summer in Chicago is fun, so I look forward to new adventures this year! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Back in October, Miss USA 2012 took place. This was my first time watching the Miss Nebraska USA pageant from the crowd (since last year I when I gave up the title). It was fun to watch some of my friends compete for the title. I made friends with many of the girls through my two years competing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In the end, Amy Spilker won the crown! This was her fourth year competing and she did a great job. Be sure to watch her compete in June at Miss USA!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Belinda </span></div>
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