tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28796270828508833892024-03-17T20:03:42.836-07:00I'll Have Another...I'll Have Anotherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11454514945726736354noreply@blogger.comBlogger389125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879627082850883389.post-90690281200092246252016-03-02T12:19:00.002-08:002016-03-02T12:19:38.721-08:00Hello! We've moved!Check out the new blog at <a href="http://www.yesanother.com/">www.yesanother.com</a>! Still me covering lifestyle, travel, and acting.<br />
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Oh, the satisfying anticipation of heading to warmer weather when the city is a frozen mess. It's this annoying thing we do here : Bye New Yorkers, enjoy the frostbite!</div>
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Then we come right back and join the misery. Ha ha. </div>
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Andrew had work in Sarasota, and we decided that a) I'd tag along- free lodging! and b) we would go earlier and check out the Keys. Well, our smug little happy dance got checked when we saw the 80 degree temps the day before our departure dipping to 50-60 degree welcome weather for our arrival. </div>
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The snow also caused an 8.5 hour flight delay. At one point, we got on the plane, waited an hour on the tarmac, and turned back around because the pilots had reached their 14-hour duty limitations for flying. You should have heard the uproar on the plane. I thought there was going to be a riot. </div>
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Good thing the JFK JetBlue terminal is pretty snazzy. There's even a <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/muji-to-go-jamaica" target="_blank">Muji </a>in there! I was so tempted to buy some notebooks and pens. Why are Japanese products so awesome?</div>
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There was even a nifty <a href="http://mamava.com/mamava-lactation-suite/" target="_blank">Mamava</a> breastfeeding suite! I believe women should be able to comfortably feed their babies in public with no harassment from others, but if mothers want their privacy, this is a really nice option. </div>
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When we first arrived at the terminal, there were travelers bound for tropical destinations doing shots at 10am. I'm not gonna lie; it seemed stupid- yet fun. Andrew was not too thrilled when that bar ended up being the only place that had hot soup to soothe his sore throat. He only had to sacrifice his eardrums from the deafening club music. I had movie theater-caliber nachos. You know, with those pickled jalapeno peppers. This can be good or bad, depending on who you ask.</div>
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The great thing is that JetBlue gave everyone on that flight full credit for the inconvenience. :)</div>
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We finally arrived at our hotel in Islamorada at 3am after a 3-hour drive from Fort Myers. </div>
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Swings in the lobby of <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g34346-d120323-Reviews-Amara_Cay_Resort-Islamorada_Florida_Keys_Florida.html" target="_blank">Amara Cay Resort</a>.</div>
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We got a special discounted rate online for this "resort", but I think it was way too pricey for what it is. It's basically a motel that received a makeover. I mean, it's a cute makeover- stylish and modern with a quaint pool area. Just make sure to bring your earplugs. You can hear everything through the walls.</div>
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We were lucky enough to get a couple hours of heat a day in the Keys.</div>
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I was trying to explain to friends how the beach was here. It's a man made beach area that is like sand sprinkled on concrete. As you get closer to the water, it just becomes concrete and you have a drop-off/stairs leading to the ocean. Apparently, the coral reefs in the area prevent beach formation and sandy shorelines. </div>
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That's why I was able to get away with wearing suede boots to the beaches. Not a lot of sand. </div>
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First meal was at <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g34346-d1103419-Reviews-Green_Turtle_Inn-Islamorada_Florida_Keys_Florida.html" target="_blank">Green Turtle Inn</a></div>
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The Lobster Eggs Benedict wasn't spectacular, but the famous turtle chowder and grits were amazing! The grits had the perfect amount of buttery creaminess to it. </div>
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The snapping turtle chowder tasted like spicy beef stew. I dug it!</div>
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<a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g34346-d500190-Reviews-Lorelei_Restaurant_Cabana_Bar-Islamorada_Florida_Keys_Florida.html" target="_blank">Lorelei Cabana Bar</a></div>
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I was really looking forward to feeding tarpons and holding baby alligators while in South Florida. But when I read up on those activities, articles mentioned alligator wrestling at the farms and how stressful it was to the animals (wrestling--stressful?) and how feeding tarpons disrupt the ecosystem. Obviously, I don't want to support THAT. But I just love animals with the passion of Elmira. </div>
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It's like those elephant rides in Thailand. YES, I want to ride an elephant. But then I have to wonder about the dark side to it. Because there is one. Sad.</div>
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So we decided to just walk on the piers and not participate in any feedings. I know, what a staunch stand I stood against it. Hey, I was still curious!</div>
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A rare day of putting mascara on my bottom lashes. That <a href="http://ill-have-another.blogspot.com/2016/01/review-of-my-korean-beauty-haul-mizon.html" target="_blank">Peripera Peri's Fitting Curling Mascara</a> doesn't smudge! The smudging is what discourages me from ever using mascara on the bottom.</div>
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Sorry for the "too cool for school" look. I just really love these Forever 21 sunglasses. My romper is also from Forever 21. My mom thinks I need to upgrade to a more sophisticated brand. But I can't let go of Forever's cheap, disposable clothes- it's like leasing an inexpensive outfit. And your outfit falls apart in the wash so you don't have to worry about it taking up space in your closet. Forever 21 products purge themselves out of our lives. </div>
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Leaving Islamorada. Holla to my bowlegged sisters!</div>
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We stopped by <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g34344-d519810-Reviews-The_Fish_House-Key_Largo_Florida_Keys_Florida.html" target="_blank">The Fish House in Key Largo</a></div>
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The other dish worth noting is their VERY popular Matecumbe preparation of baked fish topped with tomatoes, shallots, fresh basil, capers, olive oil, and lemon juice. It was featured on Food Network Food Nation with Bobby Flay. Andrew loved it, and he tried the<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/fish-matecumbe-recipe.html" target="_blank"> recipe</a> yesterday! Two thumbs up!</div>
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A rest stop along the swamps as we headed up to Sarasota</div>
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Here's a little more of Beverly. I've known her since college in Atlanta, and now she's married and pregnant with her first baby! Time is just flying by. The next thing you know we'll be calling each other from our respective old folks' homes.</div>
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Besides eating pho EVERY day in Sarasota, she and I got to catch up while swimming in the heated pool and watching CNN political shows /<i>Teen Mom</i> in the hotel room. </div>
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We went to a really cute cafe called <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-tea-house-sarasota" target="_blank">The Tea House</a>. Wow, I just realized that I went to The Fish House, The Tea House, and <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/yummy-house-sarasota-2?osq=yummy+house" target="_blank">Yummy House</a> on that trip. Yummy House wasn't that yummy.</div>
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It felt like college days again. Sipping on my Moroccan mint tea while writing in my notebooks. In LA, Beverly and I would hit boba tea cafes. That girl loves her boba. No, seriously. Her dog is named Boba.</div>
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I've been loving my <a href="http://www.passionplanner.com/" target="_blank">Passion Planner</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/ZLYC-Handmade-Refillable-Travelers-Journals/dp/B00ME26WYU" target="_blank">ZLYC traveler's notebook</a>. The ZLYC is a cheaper alternative for the uber popular Japanese Midori. </div>
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This post is heavy on <a href="http://www.sephora.com/ole-henriksen" target="_blank">Ole Henriksen</a> products. My cousin Linda loves her beauty and skincare, and she generously gives away her extras to the family. And she had some Ole Henriksen extras. A perfect opportunity for me to try out the line!</div>
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I haven't been using toner since the days of Sea Breeze. Remember this??</div>
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Yes, so that was years..ok, decades ago. The Pick Me Up experience had me reaching for toner again!</div>
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The Ole Henriksen experiment went downhill from there. The <a href="http://www.sephora.com/ultimate-lift-eye-gel-tm-P387216?skuId=1630409" target="_blank">Ultimate Lift Eye Gel</a> didn't do much. </div>
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The texture is very watery. It smells like coffee and oranges, which is strange. The color also tints your skin a bit. The tint fades, but not right away. Temporary Snooki look.</div>
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Yes, we had a blizzard! I'm sure your social media timeline was assaulted with billions of snow photos. I thought it was beautiful!</div>
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Hello, Ansonia.</div>
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And if you read my past <a href="http://www.ill-have-another.blogspot.com/2016/01/working-on-snl-during-snow-blizzard.html" target="_blank">post</a>, you know that I got to reap some of the benefits of getting snowed in. A free stay at The Palace Hotel. </div>
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I wish all of my girlfriends could have joined me in the hotel room. We could have reenacted the sleepover scene from <i>13 Going on 30</i>. "Love is a battlefield!"</div>
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We discovered another oyster happy hour place! We usually go to Mermaid Inn (I love their fried clam sliders!), but we had to try this new charming location on the Upper West Side. <a href="http://www.cravefishbar.com/" target="_blank">Crave Fish Bar</a> has a daily rotation of 10-12 oyster varieties for $1!</div>
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I am always on the search for delicious tacos. Living in LA for five years has spoiled me in terms of proximity to good Mexican food. So when my friends wanted to share their favorite taco joint <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-el-bronco-brooklyn-2" target="_blank">El Bronco</a> in Brooklyn, I was game. </div>
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2016 is the year of using up the things I have, including gift cards! And one was a wedding gift for us to eat at Thai fusion restaurant <a href="http://www.pokpokny.com/" target="_blank">Pok Pok</a>.</div>
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There are a couple of pretty interesting things on the menu, including Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings and drinking vinegars mixed with soda water. We went for the stir-fried manila clams, sweet pork belly and shoulder curry, and this amazing salad with crispy pork cracklings!</div>
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Here's my fitness background. I did not have regularly scheduled workouts until 2014. Yes, that means that most of my adult life was spent NOT being active. Eek.</div>
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I had gym memberships, but my money was basically a donation since I hardly ever went. Gyms were boring so I would try out a fun studio here and there, but my budget would only allow for a class or two. These NYC prices are pretty steep! We are talking on average $25-35/class. Even if you buy a package deal, it can be an investment. For example, Barry's Boot Camp is $35/class. The 10-pack is still $320. And that's without taxes, my friends.</div>
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Then came <a href="http://classpass.com/" target="_blank">ClassPass</a> with its monthly membership fee which includes access to a huge network of fitness studios worldwide. The fee is $79-$125 depending on your location. </div>
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You can take a class at any of the hundreds of participating studios. Try them all if you want! You can visit a specific studio up to 3 times per monthly cycle. And if you decide that you want to attend more than 3 classes at a studio, you can buy the extra classes through ClassPass at a preferred rate. </div>
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This meant I could do <a href="http://www.barrysbootcamp.com/" target="_blank">Barry's Boot Camp</a> for less. Yes! </div>
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(You guys, it's a crazy good workout.)</div>
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Don't let the tough face fool you. I need the gloves because my hands hurt when I put my body weight on top of the weights for pushups and kickbacks. What can I say, I'm a fragile flower.</div>
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Because I'm paying one fee that allows for unlimited classes at different studios, it motivated me to try a lot of new classes. Hey, it's all included, right?</div>
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Hip Hop class at <a href="https://www.broadwaydancecenter.com/" target="_blank">Broadway Dance Center</a></div>
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A tad bit intimidating, but so much fun</div>
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I never worked on a rowing machine before, but <a href="http://www.rowhousenyc.com/" target="_blank">Row House</a> got me feeling like I could join a crew team. I also felt like my shoulders were getting sexy there for a bit. The operative word being WERE. Still working on it.</div>
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Total body surf training at <a href="http://venues.chelseapiers.com/new/sc/sports-training/surfset.cfm" target="_blank">SurfSET</a>!</div>
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The idea of boxing freaked me out. But I went to <a href="http://www.csboxinggym.com/" target="_blank">Church Street Boxing</a> via ClassPass, and the instructors were so awesome and encouraging that I ended up buying my own pair of gloves to continue boxing. Don't get me wrong though. They're still very tough. </div>
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A more modern boxing studio : Title Boxing Club</div>
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On the more chill end of the fitness spectrum, here is a pilates studio that used to be a beer hall! I love going to classes here at <a href="http://movementsalon.com/" target="_blank">Sal Anthony's Movement Salon</a>. I come here for the pilates AND architecture.</div>
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ClassPass got me back into the yoga groove.</div>
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The awesome art at <a href="http://laughinglotus.com/" target="_blank">Laughing Lotus.</a></div>
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The above are just some examples of the wide range of fun classes you can take. I love that in one day, I can be pole dancing, tap dancing, and learning about aromatherapy. Pretty cool, right? A bonus is that several of my friends joined ClassPass so we get to discover and fumble through interesting new classes together.</div>
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Besides the fun factor, I also don't miss classes because you can get charged a $15 late cancelation fee if you cancel within 12 hours of the class. There's no charge if you cancel before that! This is a typical cancelation policy at fitness studios, except you just lose your class credit/money.</div>
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I actually like the late fee aspect because it totally increases my commitment to making the class. How many times have you <i>intended</i> to go to the gym or take a class, and you just get..lazy. Also, I think 12 hours is a reasonable amount of time to know if you can make the class or not. Initially, ClassPass had a 24 hour cancelation policy. In 24 hours, I feel like a lot could change. But my schedule is a lot more solid 12 hours before a class. So I'm glad that ClassPass modified it.<br />
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I really have to give credit to ClassPass for my consistent fitness routine. I have been exercising 3-4 times a week, and I hope to continue to build up and vary my workouts!</div>
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If you want to give ClassPass a try, you can sign up <a href="http://class.ps/dtQ7g" target="_blank">here</a>. We'll both get $20!<br />
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*Certain classes can be very popular. Try to book your classes way ahead of time, and then just cancel before the 12 hour period if you can't make it. It is also a lot easier to coordinate with your friends with more spaces open in the class because you want to avoid signing up and your friend not being able to get in.</div>
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*I have noticed sometimes the app and full "desktop" website on my laptop do not show the same classes. If you can't find it on the phone app, try the website. Also, I have used the filter option to find a specific studio, but no classes showed up. Yet, if I scrolled down the list of classes from the daily view of all the studios and click on the studio, there were classes available from the studio that day. It's a strange discrepancy. </div>
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FlyWheel and FlyBarre at <a href="https://www.flywheelsports.com/" target="_blank">FlyWheel Sports</a></div>
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Tramp(oline) class at <a href="http://www.bodybysimone.com/" target="_blank">Body by Simone</a></div>
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Pilates, ballet, aerobics with the addition of the overhead bungees (neat contraption!) at <a href="http://chaisefitness.com/" target="_blank">Chaise Fitness</a> </div>
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When I was younger, I used to watch in amazement (and a bit of incredulity) as my mom went through her nightly skincare routine. She'd slather on layer after layer of lotions and essences. If you are confused about that term <i>essence</i>, I understand. I used to think it was some Korean English-sounding skincare line. For clarification, <a href="http://fashionista.com/2015/02/korean-skin-care-essence-serum" target="_blank">here</a> is an awesome guide to the difference between toner, serum, essence, and ampoules. </div>
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So I was jumping up with joy when I saw that <a href="http://www.tonymolyus.com/" target="_blank">Tony Moly</a> opened up a store in the city. This brand sells insanely cute products at affordable prices. I love Sephora's description of the items as "criminally cute"! See for yourselves!</div>
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I love how they display the top products. Two of the top products are actually included in my Asian beauty giveaway <a href="http://ill-have-another.blogspot.com/2016/01/asian-beauty-products-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a>. The contest is easy to enter and ends tonight!</div>
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So that was the quickie tour of Tony Moly! I hope you guys get a chance to visit one yourself. If you can't, there is always Amazon, <a href="http://peachandlily.com/search?q=tony+moly" target="_blank">Peach and Lily</a>, and <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/category.jsp?id=BRANDS&brand=tonymoly&country=us#/" target="_blank">Urban Outfitters</a>. Did any products pique your interest? I would love to know!</div>
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I didn't realize until recently how much I really enjoy eating eggs. It started out as the easy go-to boiled eggs for meals and snacks. Then I began ordering egg dishes when I went out to restaurants.</div>
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This is called Eggs with Soldiers. Our friend made this for us, and the yolk was perfect for dipping! Recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-egg-ideas.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I even ate balut--yes, developing duck embryo. Remember <a href="http://ill-have-another.blogspot.com/2013/09/happy-labor-day-week-in-pics.html" target="_blank">that</a>? </div>
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<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/arielknutson/egg-recipes-delicious-ways-to-eat-eggs-for-dinner#.tiMJxZjej3" target="_blank">25 Delicious Ways to Eat Dinner by Buzzfeed</a></div>
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In the middle of placing old photos into albums and scrapbooks, I came across these memories from my first trip to Hawaii back in 2004-2005ish. I went with my boyfriend at the time, and we drove a Jeep throughout the island of Oahu.</div>
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I was so excited to try out my disposable underwater camera. To my disappointment, there was barely any marine life to capture on my nifty Kodak. I suspected that years of us tourists trampling the coral reef killed everything off. Perhaps it was isolated to when I went and where I specifically snorkeled (since recent Yelpers seemed to enjoy it), but it was a colorless aquatic graveyard for me. My underwater photos might as well have been taken in a tub full of dirty water. </div>
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I still can't tell if that's aggressive behavior, as in "Get the hell out of my way!" This was probably before my first surf lesson in Huntington Beach, CA. I was so carefree and enthusiastic about surfing then. Now I'm terrified of sharks. Ok, I still surf, but with fear.</div>
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Other highlights of the trip were the garlic shrimp at <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/giovannis-shrimp-truck-kahuku" target="_blank">Giovanni's Shrimp Truck</a> and <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/matsumoto-shave-ice-haleiwa-10" target="_blank">Matsumoto Shave Ice</a>. I also got in trouble for wearing my bikini top and shorts at a breakfast buffet. Guess I took the beach casual dress code too far. Some poor employee in a full-on suit at the Japanese-owned hotel had to politely let me know (that I was trash). It was very uncharacteristic of me because a) bathing suits are not my best friend- I wear it to swim and tan. Otherwise, clothes are going on top asap. b) Hello! I'm at a buffet. I have been known to hang out at Las Vegas buffets for 3+ hours. Why would I want to wear only a bikini top when my gut is hanging out? </div>
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Late Thursday evening, I received a text for possible background work on Saturday Night Live. Background/extras means the randoms you see in those SNL sketches or digital shorts. This would be my second time working on SNL. The first was a digital short with Ryan Gosling. This is us before we all broke out into the Thriller dance. Can you spot me in my awesome YouTube screenshot? You can watch the short <a href="https://youtu.be/a6I9u3wjn-A" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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On Saturday we got there at 12:15pm to do a dress rehearsal. My skit was up early for the rehearsal, so I left around 2:30pm with a request to be back by 6pm when we would do runs with a "test" audience first and then the second "live show" audience.</div>
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Due to the inclement weather and trains shutting down, NBC offered everyone a room at <a href="http://www.lottenypalace.com/" target="_blank">The Lotte New York Palace Hotel</a>. Dell and I looked at each other and yelled, "Pizza slumber party!" Unfortunately, there was no pizza. Everything in the area seemed closed. And room service at the hotel was backed up an hour and a half. It didn't stop us from foraging in the snow...and finding McDonald's. I know, it's terrible.</div>
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Let's say you have face time as an extra who plays a janitor. Then you could possibly be too recognizable to come back as an attorney with dialogue. Viewers would be weirded out. "Wait! The janitor from the past episode can't represent this guy charged with murder!" But the SNL sketches aren't related, and honestly, I don't think SNL often hires actors outside the main cast for speaking roles. I do it because I love watching the cast work in an intimate environment, the show treats us well, it's fun, and it's a paycheck! Gotta make the money, honey.<br />
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My favorite masks are made of hydrogel/coconut gel mask. But for the cost, Tony Moly cotton sheet masks are a great value and do the trick. Each mask targets a different skin issue, but all of them offer your skin a boost in hydration and pore refinement.<br />
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My only complaint is that I wish the part covering the nose area were longer. I had to pull it down a bit, which lifted the mask up from between my eyebrows. Despite that minor annoyance, these are my go-to weekly masks for an at-home spa night.<br />
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If you go on Amazon, you can get an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SAT6GVK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00SAT6GVK&linkCode=as2&tag=illhaan-20&linkId=3ODKVDBL2HE4L3BQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I'm Real Mask Sheet Pack of 11</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=illhaan-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00SAT6GVK" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> for about $10! Don't pay more at Sephora and other sites!<br />
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I talked about this lovely thick cream in a previous post <a href="http://ill-have-another.blogspot.com/2015/11/how-to-keep-that-summer-glow-year-round.html" target="_blank">here</a>. It keeps my face hydrated and happy!</div>
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I bought several Peripera lip products, and I tried the Rouge Pang in Serious (PP08).</div>
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Such a beautiful color! And the formula is very moisturizing. You can see how creamy and rich it is here.</div>
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The Peripera Rouge Pang has me wanting all the colors of the line! I found the color Serious at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P6769RK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00P6769RK&linkCode=as2&tag=illhaan-20&linkId=TT4GNQKND6KPC2EQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=illhaan-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00P6769RK" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> for the cheapest price domestically. But there are even less expensive options on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/271657886163?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82" target="_blank">eBay</a> shipped from Korea.</div>
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I adore my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RC9X11M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00RC9X11M&linkCode=as2&tag=illhaan-20&linkId=4H5ZCAFN2X43E5IO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tonly Moly Magic Food Banana Sleeping Pack</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=illhaan-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00RC9X11M" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />! It is super cute, and my face looks so healthy and plump after sleeping with this on. It does have a strong artificial banana scent that dissipates, so if bananas aren't your thing :(<br />
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This <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O78DLOI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00O78DLOI&linkCode=as2&tag=illhaan-20&linkId=WJZVBTCASBGWZARI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tony Moly Mr.Strawberry Seed 3-step Nose Pack</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=illhaan-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00O78DLOI" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> comes with all of your nose pore cleaning needs in mind.</div>
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The first step is a wet strip with witch hazel and sage leaf extract. Its purpose is to dissolve sebum and open up the pores. This was cool and refreshing. It left a tingly feeling.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">This blackhead remover strip was thicker than a Biore strip. Although I didn't notice my pores being more open from step 1 (it was cold so seemed to do the opposite), but it pulled out more blackheads that my usual Biore strip. It even got those stubborn ickies hiding out in the crevices of my nose. I was impressed.</span></div>
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The third step felt like a coconut gel mask for my nose- and I LOVE coconut gel masks. This strip was a very slippery thing, and it was hard to pick up if you needed to adjust it on your nose. I would try to get it on right the first time. It also slides down your face so I would lie down. This also gave me the tingles.</div>
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These nose packs are basically like Biore strips, but they were better fitted for my nose and pulled out gunk that even the Biore strips couldn't get out 3 days before. They are even cheaper than Biore strips if you get the 7 pack <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N9TSRPE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00N9TSRPE&linkCode=as2&tag=illhaan-20&linkId=FDUX6BA33NRWB3GN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=illhaan-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00N9TSRPE" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.</div>
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I thought the bristles were great at separating the lashes and distributing the product well. The formula is waxy so I would avoid multiple coats. Also, with additional layers, the bristles start to comb those lashes together to form spider legs. But that waxiness is awesome for curling you lashes after you apply the mascara, and this stuff keeps the lashes curled! And big plus, no smudges! It is so good at not budging that taking it off can be tough. I found that while my lashes were wet from washing my face, I could gently pull the residual mascara off without pulling out eyelashes. </div>
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Hi, everyone! I hope you have been enjoying Martin Luther King, Jr Day. I'm loving this quote from Dr. King: "The time is always right to do what is right". Today's King Day rally in South Carolina was the first at the Dome in 17 years without the presence of the Confederate flag. Pretty sweet.</div>
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It has been a while since I wrote a week recap post, so I just wanted to catch up a bit with you guys!</div>
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The highlights of the week were auditioning for a new AMC show and going to the <i>Late Show with Stephen Colbert</i>.</div>
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Olivia Munn had an original fan club way back when she did <i>Attack of the Show</i>, and they were a great bunch that welcomed me. Since then, I have been to several events she arranged for her fans to join. I wrote a <a href="http://ill-have-another.blogspot.com/2011/09/awesome-munn-day-with-olivia-munn.html" target="_blank">post</a> on a past movie premiere of "I Don't Know How She Does It" (in which I had a scene with Olivia, but my head got cut off. Frame-wise. Not literally). </div>
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Anyway, she invited some of us to Stephen Colbert. A double whammy! I love love love both of them. And I had been to <i>The Colbert Report</i> before, but this was going to be my first time at his new show and at the Ed Sullivan Theater!</div>
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Me looking uber fashionable here. I was actually wearing different shoes and wardrobe earlier, but it was freezing outside! As ugly as UGGs are, they are so warm!</div>
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We weren't allowed to take photos inside the actual studio area, but here is a pic right outside of it. It was a holding area to inform us about the rules and expectations. We had VIP tix, but we seemed to have general seating. I believe the perk was no waiting outside in the long line; you just showed up at a certain time and got escorted inside. I appreciated that! Like I said, it was cold. </div>
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First of all, the studio is beautiful. Gorgeous! </div>
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Some comedian named Peter came out to "warm up" the crowd. Omg. He was kind of out of control. He asked a husband and wife duo to come up to the front. When he found out it was the wife's birthday, he immediately asked her how old she was. Offended, she looked at him and said, "Really?!" When she gave in and told her she was 67, he seemed genuinely impressed and requested that she take her top off. She was not amused. The next couple of seconds were dedicated to complimenting her amazing "pillows". Yay. He then asked a black woman to come up to "add color to the stage". Wow. She was this deadpan hilarious woman, and Peter even had to tell her to let him do his job. </div>
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Peter noticed a guy with the "most fabulous hair". He asked for a name, and the owner of said fabulous hair had Lau as a last name. Peter then went "Of course" and waved his hand over his own face as in "Yes, your Asian face". Oh, and then Peter added that Mr. Lau looked like a crackhead. </div>
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The show's band made of Jon Batiste and Stay Human warmed us up, too. The tambourine guys got a little too rock and roll and smashed their instruments on the ground. Pieces flew everywhere. You should have seen the stagehands' faces with their hands out like DUDE, WTF. They had to clean up the mess before the actual taping.</div>
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Before Colbert filmed his introduction of Father John Misty, he told the lead singer that he looked like a cult leader. Telling it like it is!</div>
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Stephen Colbert is PERFECT. Well nearly. For the few times he messed up (seriously like 3), they went back and filmed him saying that word or phrase. Just those few seconds. It was neat to see!</div>
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I would definitely go back again to watch the live show. The experience was very entertaining and NOT drawn out. I'm just going to wait for the weather to warm up before waiting in line!</div>
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One of my goals this year is to cook something new once a week.</div>
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The challenge was <a href="http://www.tasteslovely.com/paleo-blackened-cajun-mahi-mahi/" target="_blank">Paleo Blackened Cajun Mahi-Mahi</a> with <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/grilled-asparagus-recipe.html" target="_blank">grilled asparagus</a>. <----recipes linked</div>
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Making my rub!</div>
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The frozen Mahi-Mahi from Costco has been great for dinner these days! I added lemon to the fish and stuck it back in the refrigerator to marinate while I cooked the asparagus.</div>
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My mistake: Trying to cover up the entire surface area with a thick layer of the rub. You can imagine how BOLD the flavor was.</div>
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I'll end this post with some yumminess from <a href="https://www.meltshop.com/" target="_blank">The Melt Shop</a>.</div>
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Their shop tots are delightful! Beautiful crispy tater tots sprinkled with parmesan goodness. Just get ready for the fragrance of stinky gym socks. Mmmmm.</div>
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Yes, it's already mid-January. But it's not too late to get more organized. In addition, you get to take advantage of discounted prices as sellers/stores are trying to get rid of 2016 planners. </div>
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I started this year with my first <a href="http://www.passionplanner.com/#home-2-section" target="_blank">Passion Planner</a> for $29.99.</div>
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You set a timer for 5 minutes and create a wish list of goals you would like to achieve within 3 months, one year, 3 years, and lifetime. This leads to setting up mind maps and eventually a timeline with checkpoints that your Passion Planner will help you hit. Your Passion Planner includes a sample on how to fill out these mind maps and create passion plans. It also provides info on why writing and prioritizing works.</div>
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I dig the People to See and Places to Go boxes! It may seem ridiculous that you need to write down people to see, but it is really easy to make sincere plans with people and having meeting times constantly conflict. So this reminds me to try again. I'm sure it could also pertain to a band, artist, etc you want to see. For example, I really want to see the Long Island Medium. Is there someone else good in the city who isn't famous? Yes, I kind of sort of believe in that stuff. That is for another post.</div>
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Places to Go- This is awesome because there are so many places in NYC to try- but then you easily forget! I have down the Korean spa <a href="http://www.juvenexspanyc.com/" target="_blank">Juvenex</a> because I have a gift card I need to use asap. Also <a href="http://www.meowparlour.com/" target="_blank">Meow Parlour</a>. Because it's New York City's first cat cafe!</div>
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There is also an end-of-the-year reflection. The Passion Planner includes 20 blank pages and 23 gridded pages at the end for anything you'd like!</div>
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This is what my current week looks like.</div>
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People can get super decorative with their planners. I am pretty much just a colored pens/highlighter girl, but I am getting into scrapbooking (what, I know) so stuck a couple of magazine cutouts on it. </div>
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I highly recommend this planner. I have been getting so much more stuff done by writing it down in here, and because I like the way this planner is formatted, I actually enjoy using it. And because I like using it, I do. Which works.</div>
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Maybe my unchecked boxes on this planner page tell you a different story, but I am truly better at getting my tasks done. Some things I don't check off because I need to repeat them for the week. And some things I haven't done like call Discover because who else hates making customer service calls to rectify a situation? Not my favorite thing to do. But I'm telling you that is going to get done maybe 5 days later than planned as opposed to NEVER. :)</div>
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I've noticed that I have been keeping up with my goals for fitness, new hobbies (cooking!), reading, and research for acting and business. Let's see if the trend continues. I PLAN to do a check in later in the year to see if the Passion Planner is still an awesome "life coach".</div>
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Another amazing thing about Passion Planner is that you can try it for free if you share about the planner on social media. Download it <a href="http://www.passionplanner.com/downloads-2/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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Before I decided on the Passion Planner, I did a whole bunch of research. So I wanted to include some other planners that may be a match for you.</div>
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My friend uses <a href="http://thehappinessplanner.com/" target="_blank">The Happiness Planner,</a> and she adores it! </div>
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There is a full yearly Happiness Planner for $59.99, but here are photos of the undated 100-Day Planner for $29.99. I took the photos at Anthropologie so excuse the lighting. Because Anthropologie uses lighting for things to look super pretty in real life for people to buy, not for people to take photos of items they won't be buying. </div>
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The above is the 8.5"x11" Executive Style for $29.99. But there are options for sizes, dated and undated, and there is a green cover color option for the dated planners so check out the <a href="https://plannerpads.com/organizers/spiral-bound-undated/executive-size" target="_blank">website</a>.</div>
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There were so many people who wrote blog posts about trying other planners and always coming back to the Planner Pad. This planner boasts of an exclusive funnel system that is effective in time management. </div>
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Below are other planners that were highly rated:<br />
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<a href="http://www.topdownplanner.com/" target="_blank">Top Down Planner</a>- featured on Shark Tank<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9935917843/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=9935917843&linkCode=as2&tag=illhaan-20&linkId=3P3U2SJ6NTD66TCU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Action Day Planner </a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=illhaan-20&l=as2&o=1&a=9935917843" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
- #1 selling Personal Organizer on Amazon<br />
<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/katemats/spark-notebook-a-place-for-your-life-plans-and-gre/description" target="_blank">Spark Notebook</a>-another popular planner on Kickstarter<br />
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If the planner you are interested in purchasing is sold out, definitely check out eBay or other resellers.<br />
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I would love to know your thoughts on the above planners or your own favorite planners!<br />
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I'll Have Anotherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11454514945726736354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879627082850883389.post-54633507613095704082016-01-12T14:24:00.000-08:002016-01-12T14:49:36.642-08:00The Time I Played a Cross Dressing Male ProstituteIn this <a href="http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1062122009" target="_blank">video</a>, Jennifer Lawrence talks about auditioning for the role of a girl named Emily C., her agent telling her she booked it, and then finding out she actually got the role of a basketball mascot. Yes, she wore the whole costume with the wildcat head. That was her first IMDb credit.<br />
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It reminded me of the time I booked something ENTIRELY different from the role for which I auditioned. A while back, I attended this huge cattle call casting for a comedy. I auditioned for the role of a wife in a dramatic scene in front of a table full of people. Similar to the set up of "American Idol" auditions. I felt so legitimate, y'all.<br />
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A couple of days later, I received a call from production informing me that I didn't book the role of the wife because they thought there was another part that was perfect for me. The role was called Beautiful Woman. <br />
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Awww. That's flattering, I thought. The producer would send me sides later, and she asked if I wanted the job. I was super pumped! I wasn't going on regular auditions, and here was a producer offering me this job. YES! Send those sides right on over!<br />
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The sides came. I read the script.<br />
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I soon realized that I am not just Beautiful Woman. I am "Beautiful Woman" in quotations because spoiler alert: I am really a man. And a prostitute.<br />
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That was completely unexpected. And hilarious. Come on. I totally envisioned that I was going to play some classy and glamorous dolled up beautiful woman like Audrey Hepburn. So the contrasting reality of the situation was funny.<br />
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I asked people for advice about the role and went back and forth about it in my head. It's not that a transgender/transvestite prostitute is a "bad" character. But is the role right for me? How did I feel about scenes that are sexual in nature? How would it impact my acting career? But then I reminded myself that I didn't have an acting career. That would be "career" in quotations. <br />
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I decided that the role wouldn't dictate my future in acting. It seemed highly doubtful that I would be typecast.<br />
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Cut to casting office: "Heeeeey, aren't you that girl who always plays cross dressing male prostitutes?" <br />
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Yes, the job offer made me wonder if I gave off a transvestite or transgender woman vibe. I think I certainly can.<br />
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In this picture on set during another project...hellooo. I absolutely pull off the transgender woman look.<br />
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<br />I'll Have Anotherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11454514945726736354noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879627082850883389.post-10720835665284040442016-01-06T13:13:00.001-08:002016-01-07T20:16:33.864-08:00My Multiple Attempts at Parchment-Baked Fish<div style="text-align: center;">
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I found this awesome recipe from Chrissy Teigen's blog "<a href="http://sodelushious.com/make/fish-en-papillote/" target="_blank">So Delushious</a>" for fish en papillote-that's fancy French for "in parchment packet". I was super excited because my husband is very into healthy fish dishes. Even though he's Italian, he prefers not to have pasta for dinner (Yes, I find this disturbing).</div>
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It is SO freaking easy. And I'll prove it to you with my take on the original <a href="http://sodelushious.com/make/fish-en-papillote/" target="_blank">recipe</a>.<br />
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*a filet of fish (fluke, red snapper, mahi-mahi are good)<br />
*3 fresh shiitake mushrooms<br />
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*8 cloves of minced garlic<br />
* 2 Serrano peppers, finely chopped (I also added jalapeños)<br />
*1 small zucchini<br />
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*Regular or toasted sesame oil<br />
*salt and black pepper (and white pepper if you want to add this)<br />
*Mirin<br />
*1 small bunch of scallions<br />
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A good time to cut up the veggies is while the mushrooms were marinating in the water. Mince the garlic and ginger. Chop up the hot peppers. Slice the zucchini, tomatoes, and scallions. The zucchini should ideally be 1/4 inch thick.<br />
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After the parchment paper is set, add some sesame oil to the surface area of where the fish would be chilling. Then sprinkle garlic, ginger, scallions and hot peppers on top of the oil. You will be needing more of these ingredients for toppings so don't go too crazy.<br />
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Time for the fish! Place your fish across the zucchini, and sprinkle on more salt and pepper. And white pepper if you have it! <br />
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This photo shows how I set up the parchment paper. You should leave a bit more space than I did on the edges widthwise. You see how the paper would be folded over.<br />
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For the filet below, I lay it on the parchment paper prepared to fold along the short edge. Either way works. Think landscape as opposed to portrait.<br />
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Now add the tomatoes on top. I'm telling you, tomatoes bring some awesome tangy flavor to this dish.<br />
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Now go to your mushroom broth and add a splash of mirin with some salt and pepper. Add spoonfuls of this newly jazzed up broth onto the fish. Slice up the mushrooms that you had set aside and add them on top of the fish. Slice up the mushrooms heads only, not the stem. I don't know why I have a stem sitting on top of my fish. Amateur move.<br />
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Spoon up more of that mushroom broth. Splash, splash. Sprinkle, sprinkle (yes, that's the salt and pepper). I found some cilantro in the fridge and used it. It didn't really add anything for me so I didn't include it in the recipe, but you may like it.<br />
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The wrapping of the fish. Chrissy's blog referenced this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTuUf-MO_T0" target="_blank">video</a> for guidance on how to fold the paper. The vid has some good points on sealing the paper with egg wash when using wine/liquids in the "package".<br />
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All I did was some hybrid pleatng/rolling up the paper going around the fish little by little. Look, it ain't pretty. But it works. I've been making some liquidy ass fish packages, and nothing has dripped out so far.<br />
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Sharing that filet with my husband.<br />
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The filets and amount of vegetables increased to RIDICULOUS sizes.<br />
My parchment paper packets now are basically huge empanadas.<br />
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I would bake the above gargantuan packages for 15 minutes on this one tray. Each package contained a 4-8 oz mahi-mahi butterflied filet.<br />
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Instead of my packets just getting bigger, I'm working on making my parchment fish better. It'd also be nice to be able to prepare this dish from memory. The last time I tried to not look at the recipe, it ended in me realizing that I forgot the ginger.<br />
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This recipe was a divorce instigator/marriage savior for Andrew and me. How did it cause strife? First of all, couples in NYC should not even entertain the cute idea of cooking together in their tiny, claustrophobic kitchen. All hell WILL break loose. And there will be lots of elbows, irritated sighing, and passive-aggressive "Noo, let ME get out of YOUR way". With the elevated tension, stupid arguments like this occurred:</div>
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Me: "Shit. We needed to save some of the veggies for the top of the fish."</div>
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Andrew: "Well, why didn't Chrissy write that??"</div>
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Me: "I don't know! Maybe she was drinking! She likes to drink while cooking." (This is true.)</div>
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Andrew: "But we DO want some on top!"</div>
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Me: "Okaaaay, don't blame Chrissy! She DID mention adding leftover veggies on top. We just don't have any. UGH, we should have read this more carefully!"</div>
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We are so dramatic, guys. We definitely wanted to throw each other out of the kitchen window.</div>
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Woosah. After successfully defending Chrissy and scooping some layers of veggies from underneath the fish onto to the top, Erica and Andrew got to enjoy what is now Andrew's favorite fish dish. I am SO SO happy that I found this recipe. Because Andrew loves it so much, I don't think he realizes that I don't know how to cook anything else. It's a wifey win. </div>
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We still do not dare cook together in that kitchen. Ever.</div>
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For more delicious recipes and funny posts from Chrissy Teigen, check out her <a href="http://sodelushious.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>. </div>
I pre-ordered her book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1101903910/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1101903910&linkCode=as2&tag=illhaan-20&linkId=WXLYZN4LERZLSRCA" rel="nofollow">Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=illhaan-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1101903910" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> from Amazon. So excited!<br />
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If you like the idea of making more easy parchment packet meals, here are some awesome parchment packet cooking <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/04/cooking-in-parchment-recipes_n_1183801.html" target="_blank">recipes</a> from HuffPost's "Dinner in a Bag" article.</div>
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Hey, everyone! I hope your 2016 has started off well. I haven't put a lot of thought into my resolutions yet, but I can already tell you two eating habits I plan to change.</div>
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Goal 1a) Stick to ordering ONE entree. #fbf because that was my past life.</div>
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Goal 1b) Don't order food that is bigger than you.</div>
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I know. What mind blowing secrets to dieting. </div>
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You have the beautiful sleepy beach town area of Las Terrenas...</div>
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and then you have the bustling epicenter of the pueblo with the locals and constant stream of scooters and motorcycles zooming by.</div>
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I love that we are staying in the tranquil area near the beach, but we are five minutes away from the buzz of the main drag. As you get closer to the more urban area, the music gets louder, the energy becomes more vibrant, and the food becomes more authentically Dominican. More on that!</div>
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Our first mission when we woke up in Las Terrenas was to eat some proper comida tipica dominicana (traditional Dominican food). Being an old fisherman's town, there is a lot of Italian and French influence so there are a lot of European menu options everywhere around the beach. Look, if we were gonna eat Italian food, we would get the good stuff at home in NYC--or Italy! We wanted our tostones (fried plantains), moro (rice and beans), and empanadas!</div>
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So off we went into town on foot with our Dominican hotel employee's vague directions to NaNa. As we got closer to the restaurant area, we asked several locals about NaNa. All we got were confused looks. Nobody knew where this NaNa restaurant was! We gave up and got two more restaurant recommendations, but we couldn't find them, either! Where were these elusive Dominican eateries??<br />
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A Disney-licensed Ratatouille menu ;)</div>
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There were no patrons, and a lone Dominican woman worked in the kitchen. We got a grilled chicken platter and pork with black bean sauce. The chicken and beans- the BEANS!- were so rich and flavorful.</div>
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Andrew made fun of how unappetizing the pork plate looked in the photo- "like a toilet". Hey, sometimes good food looks like poop, ok.</div>
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I know I shouldn't make a judgment call about the people in the area based only on the people with whom we interacted. But I will make this generalization: The locals ranged from stoic nice to super warm, and all of them were always willing to help. Like that man who took time out to call someone to get the name of Los Chichas. Even when we turned down items and services locals were offering, they were polite and congenial about it.</div>
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I loved the cute shacks along the road.<br />
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Me doing a beauty pageant pose outside of a juice bar shack<br />
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Here's a juice bar on the beach.. It's actually just a bar. But it's where our breakfast place got our very delicious papaya juice<br />
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While grocery shopping, I came across some interesting products. (One of my favorite things to do is go grocery shopping in different countries.)<br />
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These cereal O's look either terrified about being eaten or super excited to eat their young.<br />
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Our usual swimming spot<br />
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Don't mind the syringes. Don't worry; there was no needle!<br />
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More cute things along the beach. When I posted this on Facebook/Instagram, everyone was saying it looked like a set. Haha. I put an Instagram filter on it, but yes, it looked quite "set-like" in real life, too! As Andrew and I were walking from breakfast, I declared that I needed an adorable boat in a photo. He had made fun of some other boat I tried to take a photo of ("You mean that shitty one made of fiber glass?"), so I was pleased to come across this sight. Even those plants look fake.</div>
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One night, we were recommended a nice dinner spot on the beach. After walking forever, we saw nothing. Apparently, it closes for dinner! Due to our hunger, we were willing to eat at the Italian joint that our Italian hotel owner (probably also owns) suggested. We arrived at a very lovely looking establishment with outdoor dining and both ordered grilled fish with lots of garlic. I got whole red snapper, and Andrew got Mahi-mahi fillet. Verdict: Both were very good fish; Mahi-mahi was better!</div>
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Andrew and I were basically the only other customers there besides a four top full of smoking Italians. We were early birds, and soon people were trickling in all dressed up. The women were wearing dresses and heels as if they were going to the hottest Miami clubs. One woman at the table next to us straight up gawked at my flip flops and sun dress as I got up from the table. The thing was that these attractive young women were all with old white dudes. At one table, I saw the guy inspect a photo on his phone that looked like his female companion. Similarly, at another table, the man was reassuring his gal pal that her photo looked great. The photos looked like profile pics! Andrew and I look around and realized that 90% of the restaurant was now full of these couples. Things started to click. Those profile photos were from some online "dating" site! We were at the prime spot for gentlemen to take their escorts, I swear. Nice. Thanks for the rec, hotel owner. </div>
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We were joking that maybe people thought we were a gentleman and hooker scenario. But not with our broke ass outfits, nope. I debated on whether to warn people on TripAdvisor. (One review referred it to "a place for Italians to meet" but it's more like where "Italian men and prostitutes meet"). I decided not to because really...it's about the food, am I right? If old white men and their lady friends eat there, I guess I can't hate. I just didn't expect it.<br />
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My husband Andrew and I were so stoked to be able to go on a winter vacation away from the cold in NYC. It's always so satisfying to leave the frosty city for a beach destination. Successfully leaving the apartment on time after a 4:30 am alarm, we were greeted by awesome 53-degree weather outside. I was sweating in my coat. So yeah, we kinda abandoned some sweet NY weather. </div>
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We felt secure in our ability to get onto the flight from JFK to Miami. According to information we received the day before, seating was very open. When we arrived to the gate, Andrew and I were nearly the last people on the standby list of 26 people for a full flight. How did this happen?? Uh oh. I rethought my original plan to pick up some morning Shake Shack (JFK's location opens at 6am!). I didn't want to tell Andrew, but there was no way in hell we were getting on that flight, so I might as well eat my Shake Shack while we figure out our next move after we DON'T get on this plane. ;)</div>
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To my surprise, the gate agent went down the list of people who had their names on the standby list and WEREN'T SHOWING UP. Every time we got excited a Mr. and Mrs. So-and-Sho didn't make it to the desk, some last minute ticketed passenger would run down the terminal up to the gate. It was a constant YAAAY AWWWW NOOOO WHAT. <br />
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Alright, fast forward to getting on this flight to Santo Domingo. HURRAH. We get through customs, which processes everyone at a glacial pace. Then we rush to get our baggage. Which is when we find out our luggage is not there. We waited an hour and a half in line to be told that our suitcase was in Miami. And that the bag won't actually be available until the next day...and that would not even be a guarantee. Luckily, Andrew and I were prepared for this situation, and we packed our essentials (undies) in our carry-on. We would make do with 2 outfits for the entire week, sure! We just REALLY had to start our 2-hour drive to Las Terrenas. It was already getting dark, and locals had already started freaking us out a bit:<br />
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We were in that awful line to claim our luggage with other Dominicans. And what was so impressive was that they were so calm. If the line were full of New Yorkers, someone would have already had a heart attack or killed someone. We were chatting with such amazing, kind locals who remarked with a smile on their faces that this was slower-than-usual service. No big deal. We shared food and stories. And even after one flight attendant named Carmen finished with her turn in line, she offered to stay with us to make sure we were taken care of in the proper way. At one point, we thought we would stay the night in Santo Domingo to retrieve our bag the next day, and she wanted her grandson to take us to a hotel. <br />
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Picking up our rental car was also a disaster. The copier at this dude's desk wasn't working right. Everything was taking forever, and at this point, I was kind of losing my mind. I was way past my threshold for waiting based on my life back in hectic NYC. Which is sad. There are harder things in life than waiting. Oh yeah. I was also really, really hungry. Unfortunately, I'm one of those people who goes bonkers when I'm starving. Also, the anxiety of each passing minute = outside getting darker and time getting later = us getting dead according to the locals. </div>
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Ok, not as dark. But it WAS dark, and we had to take our time. Luckily, there were other people on the road. And I honestly didn't really feel unsafe. There were police cars and some brightly lit gas stations along the way. No thieves or lurking killers. Although, nope, we didn't make any stops. Better safe than sorry!</div>
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If you made it this far, thanks for reading. This post wasn't supposed to be a rant. I would rather like to think of it as a way of looking back on the day with a sense of adventure and humor. It was just so unreal. Even the minor details I hadn't gotten into, like those handwritten seat numbers being completely wrong and Andrew and I going up and down the aisles trying to find ANY seat like chickens with our heads cut off. This has been our second trip as standby ticket holders through our friend who works for an airline, and we are learning to become more flexible travelers. We are definitely learning to not sweat the small stuff. Plus, I know this would sound masochistic to some, but the unpredictability of it all can be fun! (I just need food)</div>
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When I first heard of a compact with a cushion that delivers liquid foundation to yo' face, I was super intrigued. My Korean people bringing the innovative beauty products!</div>
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After researching on the good ol' web, I decided on the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KVFA17Q/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00KVFA17Q&linkCode=as2&tag=illhaan-20&linkId=LI3LXVGKNOP73LMB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amore Pacific IOPE Air Cushion XP </a> in C23 (Cover Beige).<img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=illhaan-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00KVFA17Q" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> I bought it at Korean beauty store in Atlanta for about $38. You can also find it at <a href="http://peachandlily.com/products/iope-air-cushion-sunblock-xp" target="_blank">Peach and Lily</a>. Your compact comes with one cushion already inside it and an extra cushion refill. For some, that could justify the $40ish price tag. ;)<br />
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One of the first things I noticed is the packaging. The royal blue and silver box that the compact comes in is so pretty (that I still have it.)<br />
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The actual compact is fatter than I expected.<br />
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The top has a pearly white sparkly sheen to it.<br />
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I took my compact out to Central Park and looked like a weirdo taking photos of my makeup. I needed the light! Also, I need a pet so I'm not taking jaunts to the local park with...beauty products.</div>
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This is the actual cushion. Remember, you get a cushion refill with your compact. YAY!<br />
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What you get when you squish your (clean) finger into the cushion. Ooo, look at that foundation. The stuff does have a shampoo/facial cleaner scent to it. Floralish?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdOkXofYC7ScYXu5DvNH-kIsckD1B5nA3OKbWzoD2XYosJc0wbpsT-coWIhpq2bhLkGOFCjL1__LneeXsU927eyqSlgHUDfTAhFAUsLF_NcRpV-SI3JoEwMh4ijaZQibmfNJT5jNePKS4L/s1600/IMG_0871.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdOkXofYC7ScYXu5DvNH-kIsckD1B5nA3OKbWzoD2XYosJc0wbpsT-coWIhpq2bhLkGOFCjL1__LneeXsU927eyqSlgHUDfTAhFAUsLF_NcRpV-SI3JoEwMh4ijaZQibmfNJT5jNePKS4L/s640/IMG_0871.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Here's the antibacterial sponge. It has a bit of a rubbery texture, which I will get to next.<br />
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It took some trial and error to figure out the application. With this particular compact, you should pat the product onto your face. I was smearing and blending as I normally would with other liquid foundation, pulling the sponge across my face. There I was creating squeaky sounds while the stuff was actually pilling and streaking on my skin!<br />
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You can see some of the pilling here on my chin and under my eyes. Little balls of the foundation.<br />
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I always wondered why these Korean commercials showed women who were so dainty while applying their makeup. You HAVE to be dainty! PAT PAT PAT. Don't slop it on and smear like I did.<br />
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Once I got the patting down, I did love the dewy look this compact created.<br />
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It did a good job of evening out my skin tone and brightening me up a bit! It took away a lot of my redness. Using it alone will probably not cover up big blemishes. This is more for light/medium coverage.</div>
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*I love that it has Broad Spectrum SPF 50+.</div>
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*For a light makeup day, I just PAT this on and am ready to go. So easy, and it looks nice!</div>
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*It make my skin look hydrated. I find that it's perfect for the cooler, dry weather. This kind of adds a layer of consistent "wetness" that seems to protect it from drying up.</div>
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*Since it does seem to maintain its stickiness, you have to be careful about it transferring to clothes and whatnot. I remember one day foregoing a nap because I didn't want to get it on my bed and pillows. I guess it helped me with productivity?</div>
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*If you have a small clutch, this will not fit inside it due to the compact's size. </div>
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*It can get messy! It's so much easier using the edges of your sponge that you will inevitably get foundation on the sides and top of your sponge. I was sad when that happened, but I was secretly pleased to know it wasn't just me when I saw youtube videos of beauty gurus with schmutz on their sponges. Not that I'm hating. I'm just saying that I'm relieved to know I'm not alone!</div>
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*If you're really oily, this foundation may not work for you. Also, I can't imagine myself using this during the summer heat here in NYC. If you live in humid, hot climate, the sweat and this product could lead to breakouts, etc.</div>
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*Dewy skin can cross that line into just shiny skin. Which may not work for you. Also, in photos, my face sometimes looked plain oily. I don't wear this if I'm going to castings or if I know I will be professionally photographed. For casual photos, yeah, I was ok with looking like a Crisco face. FYI, this is just an issue for me in pics. In person, people would compliment me on my glowing skin. Thumbs up!</div>
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1) If your cushion dries up, try turning it over to the other side. You should get some foundation out of doing that.</div>
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2) Not all cushion compacts are created equally. If you would like to go for a less dewy look or have more coverage, try out other cushion compacts. I have read that the Laneige and Innisfree compact cushion has a more matte finish and that the Hera one has buildable coverage. Also, to lessen dewiness, one trick is to dust on some powder afterward.</div>
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Hope you enjoyed! Do you have any favorite compact cushions?</div>
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Andrew and I did our usual drive to Pittsburgh for the weekend. His sister joined us for the ride made up of catch up chats, <a href="http://www.npr.org/podcasts/510307/invisibilia" target="_blank">Invisibilia</a>, and <a href="http://thisiscriminal.com/" target="_blank">Criminal</a>. This sweetie greeted us when we arrived. Golden retriever puppy Maya.</div>
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If I had to choose a photo that sums up the weekend, it would be this one. Let's relaaaaax with drinks!</div>
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There is no way I could be imbibing on that T Day level in front of my mom or other Korean elders. Oh, there would be judging, for sure. I've only just begun to drink ANY alcohol in the presence of my mother. She bought some red wine to pair with our Costco steak. The second I took a sip, she sniffed at me and remarked, "It's such a turn off...the smell alcohol off of a woman's breath." This is about a minute before she poured herself some of wine. I know. Confusion. </div>
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Anyway, the family's Italian so what do you expect? Of course, there is gonna be some wine...and tequila. Because why not.</div>
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Settlers of Catan. This was a way more civilized version than what we attempted last year. One of the cousins tried to teach us Settlers of Patron. The frat boy aspect of taking shots with this game got neutralized by the REALLY nerdy aspect of Catan.</div>
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Maya's face says hellllllp.</div>
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Pure joy.<br />
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Skipping a generation but here's Uncle Dick with his grandchildren. Uncle is making a pretty sweet duck face.</div>
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My first time at the Strip!</div>
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The cheese shop! I love how everyone in the family appreciates cheese. The Midnight Moon was excellent! It was so excellent that I bought some but then forgot my treasure chunk of it in Pittsburgh.<br />
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I bought some bee pollen and have been eating it with my yogurt-honey-bananas breakfast. It is not yummy. Actually quite bitter. But it is rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and proteins. Whoa. I also got it because it can be a natural remedy for allergies.<br />
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I was puzzled by this. The label alluded to some type of sugar, but the shape was so interesting. Anyone know? It was an Italian product.<br />
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Outdoor market<br />
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I'll Have Anotherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11454514945726736354noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879627082850883389.post-29840790385941825522015-11-18T12:11:00.000-08:002015-11-18T12:21:59.378-08:00The Winning Korean Sheet Face Mask!<div style="text-align: center;">
After landing in Atlanta the other weekend, my face was looking pretty rough. I'm talking about dry skin with more apparent and sad looking wrinkles. :(((</div>
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During a trip to the ginormous Mall of Georgia (no seriously, its retail floor area is 1.786 million square feet), I stopped by Sephora to get a sheet mask so my poor skin could drink in some moisture. I asked a worker there what she recommended, and she couldn't gush enough about the Korean <a href="http://www.sephora.com/hydrating-coconut-gel-mask-deep-moisture-cucumber-P399980?skuId=1748037" target="_blank">Farmacy</a> brand masks. Their masks are made of naturally derived ingredients and free of parabens, formaldehyde, and artificial coloring. Bonus: They don't test on animals. Meow.</div>
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Since I was looking for moisture, I went for the DEEP MOISTURE hydrating coconut gel mask with echinacea greenenvy. According to the box, this super echinacea ingredient "contains the highest known concentration of Cichoric Acid, a natural photo-essence that provides the plant restorative properties". HELLO, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories! And the coconut gel is supposed to provide INTENSE hydration and restore your skin's balance. I was sold.</div>
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Beyond the beautiful packaging, the fresh cucumber smell was so delightful! It was light and relaxing.</div>
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I've used sheet masks before, but this one put all of my past papery masks to shame! This mask is made of bio-cellulose material that was eerily like a second skin. </div>
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The mask is nestled between TWO protective films. You pull off the blue one first. It was hard to figure out which one was blue. It's a very faint blue. Then place the exposed mask side onto your face. Then you peel off the other clear protective layer. It's quite easy to adjust the mask and smooth it over your face. As you can see in my photo, the mask fits really well onto the curves of your mug.</div>
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The mask folded up in its magical elixir ready to spread out its wings...on my face. That was such a horribly written description. I'll leave it here to embarrass myself later.</div>
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Compared to my other sheet masks, the cutouts fit better over my eyes and mouth. And the nose part actually covered my nose! Other sheet masks cut the nose flap of the mask too short, and the tip of my nose would get no mask love. </div>
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There was also no drippage of mask gunk. A lot of the other sheet masks force you to stay put in a reclining position so you're not dribbling all down your neck. This mask stayed put, and I could go about doing everything except putting things into my mouth. The directions suggest leaving the mask on for 20-25 minutes, but I love keeping it on for 30 minutes. By then, that bio-cellulose sheet has dried a bit onto my face, leading to the satisfying belief that my FACE has sucked all the benefits it could out of the mask.</div>
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I love how you can drench your face and the rest of your body with the excess formula. Don't you just love it when stuff doesn't go to waste? I hate knowing there is product that I can't get to...yeah, I'm talking to you, long containers with short applicators/droppers!</div>
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The results are fantastic! Beautiful, plump, hydrated skin! There are more masks focusing on various issues like brightening, anti-wrinkle, oil-control, and firming. I will definitely be splurging on these <a href="http://www.sephora.com/farmacy?node=1050055" target="_blank">Farmacy</a> masks in the future! Hey, it's cheaper than a facial.</div>
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I'll Have Anotherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11454514945726736354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2879627082850883389.post-58928024203140937902015-11-13T10:44:00.000-08:002015-11-16T11:47:32.218-08:00How to Keep That Summer Glow Year RoundAs I sit here in New York looking outside my window at the dreary, gray day, one thing keeps running through my mind. Yup, the tagline to the ever binge-worthy show <i>Game of Thrones:</i><br />
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And with winter comes scaly, pale, dry-as-bone (not unlike that guy above) skin. </div>
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*Romaine lettuce- It is an excellent source of Vitamin A, which increases skin turnover. I've read that only 6 leaves of this good stuff meet the daily recommended intake of Vitamin A! The mineral potassium in romaine also provides a boost of oxygen and nutrients from improving circulation.</div>
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*Peppers- Hot peppers help combat free radicals, preventing the breakdown of collagen. Red peppers contain almost 300% of your daily vitamin C intake. This antioxidant boosts the production of collagen fibers keeping skin firm and smooth.</div>
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*Berries- Strawberries are full of vitamin C. People who have less vitamin C intake are more inclined to have dry, wrinkled skin. The ellagic acid in strawberries also protects the elastic fibers which keep the skin from sagging. Blueberries are antioxidant-rich and high in vitamin A and C. They are known to clear up blotchy skin and acne.</div>
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You can easily incorporate the above into your diet with salads and fruit smoothies! Salads you can throw together with the veggie ingredients. I just add olive oil with salt and pepper to the mix. For smoothies, I typically blend some ice, fruits, milk, yogurt, and honey. Here is my strawberry smoothie! </div>
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If you're interested in making smoothies at home, there are various smoothie <a href="https://aloha.com/shop/recipes" target="_blank">recipes</a> online. Here is a berry heavy one from <a href="https://aloha.com/shop/recipes/smoothies-and-drinks/the-berry-perrey" target="_blank">Aloha</a>!</div>
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The last dietary suggestion that I will recommend is salmon. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which nourish the skin by decreasing the body's production of inflammatory substances. This helps with clearing clogged pores. And the BIGGIE is that the fatty acids in salmon help strengthen your cell walls. The stronger your cell walls, the less porous they are. Which means your skin holds in more moisture!<br />
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Another crucial thing for beautiful skin during the colder months is exfoliating. I like to use a face cleansing brush like a <a href="http://www.sephora.com/search/search.jsp?keyword=clarisonic&mode=all" target="_blank">Clarisonic</a> to remove makeup, dirt, and dead dry skin. </div>
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During the cold, dry season, I also switch to a more heavy moisturizer. I've been loving this Mizon Returning Starfish Cream! The true test came when I used it on a flight. You know how that plane air dries up your skin! I came off the flight looking hydrated and healthy! It was also my go-to moisturizer when my skin got irritated recently. This cream was soothing and helped clear up the redness.</div>
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I'm right there with you guys. Let's fight that dull, dry skin! I'll keep that in mind when I start falling asleep without washing my face. Guilty of this! Two nights ago, I threw myself onto the bed facedown (on my husband's laid out suit apparently; he was not happy) and passed out while mumbling about how cool the sheets were. Dirty face and no night cream! Sacre bleu!!</div>
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I was going to be joining a group of pals: Jamie, Ed, and James. Before we even began our journey, food got involved. With the boys getting delayed in traffic, Jamie and I met up at McDonald's first. I know. It's such a travesty to eat this stuff when we live in a city with so many delicious food options. But it's my guilty pleasure, ok? "What she order, fish filet?" Indeed, I did. I also brought some for the guys.</div>
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We made so many pit stops. We definitely took a lot longer than expected having our lunch. Jamie brought like 7 different sandwiches in addition to a salad, snacks, and candy. We ended up laughing at stories about the boys cutting a camping trip short because they ate all their food in one day...all while we totally scarfed down everything we brought with us. I will tell you one takeaway from this trip. All four of us are pretty obsessed with food. We have video footage of me yammering on about all the food I wanted to eat right at that moment as were walking through the forest. </div>
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We also got delayed because Jamie and James were mesmerized by this gross millipede and started recording their own Animal Planet special on it. It was quite a spectacular narration that went on regarding this thing. </div>
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This was not made at home. This was a bacon, duck egg, and cheese sandwich from <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/graze-accord" target="_blank">Graze</a>. Heavenly. The restaurant serves local organic food in a historic setting. Fun fact: it used to be a train station.</div>
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To get into the Halloween spirit, I wanted to share my past costumes and a fantastic holiday celebration at LA's Hollywood Forever Cemetery.</div>
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I've never really been one to get into sexy costumes as you can see here:</div>
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I was a redneck here. Which is probably an offensive term. Hillbilly? Is that as equally derogatory? Look, I was basically an Asian redneck back in Georgia. With a super unsophisticated HEAVY country accent. When I was in high school, I daydreamed about owning a huge, red, environmentally unfriendly F-150. </div>
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It never happened because I didn't start driving until I was 20 years old. By then, my obsession with big trucks had waned. Fortunately. Oh, and my accent had also neutralized so that I no longer sounded like guests on the Jerry Springer show. Thank God. Anyway, the whole point is that I was all about that redneck life and the term "redneck" seems innocuous. Another point: this costume is perfect for the lazy. I wore my boyfriend's clothes and added a mullet and crazy teeth. There you go!</div>
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Cookies and blood. A vampire's favorite treat.</div>
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Aww, getting some love here from Beverly. With my natural mask on. Thumbs up to the Life Aquatic costumes behind us.</div>
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I wore this ninja costume like 4 days out of that week. I wore it while teaching my middle schoolers. </div>
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The Hollywood Cemetery hosts a Dia de Los Muertos Festival. Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican celebration honoring deceased loved ones. It is believed that the gates of heaven open at midnight on October 31, and the spirits of children reunite with their loved ones. On November 2, the spirits of adults also come join this world. Families place offerings of favorite foods, beverages, toys, shots (ohhh heeeeey) and other things for the deceased to enjoy on decorated altars called ofrendas. Not only are the goodies a way to honor the deceased, but happy spirits also provide protection, good luck, and wisdom to their families. You know the old saying- happy ghost, happy it-won't-haunt-the-shit-outta-ya.</div>
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Skeletons and colorful skulls are common representations for Dia de Los Muertos. The skulls are usually decorated in a bright and festive manner to depict the spirit of loved ones. </div>
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In addition to the Dia de Los Muertos festival, Hollywood Cemetery is pretty neat for being the resting place of many famous people.</div>
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It's a pretty sweet festival with traditional events, such as Aztec rituals and Shaman blessings. If you're in the LA area, it will be on Oct 24 this year!</div>
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After the cemetery, we hit a Halloween party up in the Hollywood Hills.</div>
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Of course, I recycled my painted face for other costumes. It probably confused people because Jane Jetson-half Skeletor face? But whatever.</div>
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Impressive work for this costume!</div>
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Also Clockwork Orange. Because why not?</div>
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Last year, I threw on this old wig, a white button down shirt, and red lipstick for a quick Pulp Fiction Uma costume.</div>
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I have an idea for this year only because I may be part of a group costume. Not 100% sure. </div>
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What are your ideas for costumes? For those revealing sexy costumes, do people do slim-down diets like they're trying to fit into an Oscar dress? I wonder...</div>
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Hope you are enjoying fall so far!!</div>
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