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Socializing Sundays: 15 Guys to Avoid Dating Article Response

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joshua-pompey/dating-advice-guys-to-avoid_b_2758814.html

It’s difficult to categorize anyone by any one “type” but if anyone displays extremities of any of these guys-to-avoid then yeah you should watch out. Sometimes some guys might display some of these signs but it doesn’t necessarily mean they are avoidable at all costs. Just think what a ‘guy’ might think reading this article, “Oh no, I can’t stay in ever, we have to always go out or she’ll ditch me.” I would think that most guys who may be like any of these guys-to-avoid, if they at all are trying would attempt to NOT display these characteristics, at least at first, to hook you in. Once you’re in, they start to settle into their original personalities and it is at that point that you can see them for who they truly are.

Foodie Fridays: Texture says it all

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Al dente, Undercooked, Raw, and Unripe
Steak: Medium
Rice: Slightly chewy
Pasta: Al dente
Fruit: Slightly unripe

How do you like your food?

FYI: On average, people lose half their taste receptors by time they turn 20

Holy cow! No wonder so many people who say they didn’t like broccoli growing up now don’t mind it. 

Miscellaneous Mondays: Southern Cross Novel Challenge Update

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5/31: 22540
6/1: goal:24,207 (24,390)
Sent query to Arthur A. Levine Books
6/2: goal: 25,874 (25,748)
6/3: goal: 27,541 (26,658)
Sent query to Kane Miller EDC Publishing
6/4: goal: 29,208 (27,000)
Sent query letter to Diversion Press
6/5: goal: 30,0875 (27,00)
6/6: goal: 32,542 (29,800)
6/7: goal: 34,209 (30,683)
6/8: goal: 35,876 (33,538)
6/9: goal: 37,543 (34,846)
6/10: goal: 39,210 (….)
 

I may have to change my challenge to half SoCNoc but I will continue to try to catch up. Today is a new day!

Socializing Sundays: For Him/For Her

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Creative Gifts for that Special Someone


I’ve already posted about little gifts to show you care but here I will spell out more unique gifts (birthday, anniversary, Valentine’s day, etc worthy).

When I receive a gift I want it to be well thought out and unique to me i.e. tomato food fight a la Spain or a hunt leading to something wonderful. Some gifts, I think, are unique enough in their own right.

1. Write a poem and present it as something edible (on a pizza, as chocolate, cupcakes, etc)
2. Write a story starring him/her as the superhero
3. Make a board game out of their life, replacing the tiles/spots with things they like/have done (Monopoly, Life, etc)
4. A geocache dedicated to them and they get to be the ftf!

Basically if you have put in the amount of effort it takes to complete any one of these the recipient of your gift will know they are super special in your mind and that they are worth the effort.

Foodie Fridays: Foley’s Produce

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I love Foley’s! They improve the neighborhood immensely and I’m very thankful for the opportunity to buy from a local vendor who sells local produce with that local feel of your neighborhood market. Their produce is amazing in and of itself and they have screaming good deals on several things all the time (Granny smith apples $0.79/lb). They may be a small stand in the midst of a plethora of big box grocers but they have quite the variety, supplying organic options among the regular options, even providing such goods as homemade bread, eggs, honey, and jams. Foley even grows and sells some of his own plants. I highly recommend Foley’s and will be back again and again.

http://foleysproduce.com/

Phone: (425) 301‑2131
21409 Renton/Maple Val­ley RD SE
Maple Valley, WA 98038
 

 

 

Author Thursdays: Maple Valley Creative Arts Festival

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Maple Valley Days this weekend!!!!

 

 
 
Taken from the website:

 

The Maple Valley Creative Arts Council proudly presents the Fifteenth Annual Arts Festival hosted at the Lake Wilderness Lodge (22500 SE 248th, MV). This popular event coincides with the annual community celebration, Maple Valley Days and is the must see highlight of the weekend. Arts Festival will include a live performance area (poetry, music, dance, etc.), indoor gallery space for display of visual arts, artists’ demonstrations and hands on art activities for children.

NEW this year will be a special Saturday Night Open Mic. We are adding this very popular event to celebrate our 15th anniversary of supporting and cultivating local artists .  Along with the amazing talent that Open Mic attracts, we will have our first Poetry Slam.  Also check out the Photo Page for last year’s Arts Festival award winning artwork.

 

Friday, June 7Opening Night & Artists Reception Gala,  7PM,  Tickets $10 per person

Saturday, June 8Free Admission:
                  12:00 pm – 6:00    Juried and Salon Art Show
                                         Youth & Children’s Art Show
                                          Children’s Art Activity Corner
                    1:00 pm – 3:00    Art Demonstration by Nicole Notch
                   12:00 pm – 4:00   Stage  Performances

Sunday, June 9Free Admission:
                  10:00 am – 5:00 pm   Juried and Salon Art Show
                                                    Youth & Children’s Art Show
                                                    Children’s Art Activity Corner
                   12:00 pm – 2:00        Art Demonstration by Clayopatra Arts Studio
                    1:30 pm – 4:30         Art Demonstration by Gary LaTurner
                  11:00 am – 3:00 pm   Stage Performances  

 
The Arts Festival is part of the Maple Valley Days: http://www.maplevalleydays.com/Events.html