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Confessions of a Life Blogger, Part I

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If I had to choose between a long road trip or a quick flight to any destination, I would pick road trip ever time.

The level of social awkwardness I can have is shocking.

 

I wish all of life was a musical where we would all break out into synchronized song and dance to express our every emotion.

My favorite songs oscilate between early 90’s Madonna, Lady Gaga, Beethoven, and back again.

 

I love chicken-flavored Ramen.  Always have, always will, no apologies.

Blogging has changed my life and helped me discover who I am.

I love my readers 🙂

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  1. Mary says

    December 18, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    I am a road trip person all the way. You get to see so much more of life upclose. We love you too Heather!

    Reply
  2. kbwood says

    December 17, 2010 at 8:50 am

    we love you too heather!!
    love this post!!!

    Reply
  3. Katie @ Health for the Whole Self says

    December 17, 2010 at 8:11 am

    And we love you too! Cute post! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Anne Marie says

    December 17, 2010 at 7:00 am

    love this. Life is a musical to me!! I make it that way 🙂

    Reply
  5. Heather C says

    December 17, 2010 at 6:15 am

    EVERY time I take a road trip, I get excited – could be for one hour, or 35 (hello, cross-country move)…

    The second to last picture says it all 😉

    Reply
  6. stefanie says

    December 16, 2010 at 10:36 pm

    Ps, I have witnessed and can testify to the awkwardness, and I’m pleasantly surprised that I’m not the only one who derives enjoyment from letting people believe I might have been or am currently insane…. just sayin. I appreciate you!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 17, 2010 at 8:47 am

      hahaha…it’s so bad…i like to keep ’em guessing 🙂

      Reply
  7. stefanie says

    December 16, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    What do you have on your head, a candle? I love that pic, Haha! When I grow up, I want to be like you.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 17, 2010 at 8:47 am

      yep, it’s a big FAKE candle 🙂 and i want to be just like YOU when i grow up!

      Reply
  8. Dorry says

    December 16, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    I’m with you on the road trips! I’m hoping to take some in the new year with Billy…maybe to Colorado?? 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 17, 2010 at 8:47 am

      come on! we have awesome places to stay and eat here 🙂

      Reply
  9. Shanna, like Banana says

    December 16, 2010 at 9:36 pm

    Cute…
    Give me the flight por favor. I’m miserable on long trips.

    Reply
  10. Beth @kitchen minions says

    December 16, 2010 at 7:18 pm

    mmm ramen! Those pictures rock!

    Reply
  11. Salah says

    December 16, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    LOVE YOU!!!!! This post mad me smile 🙂 You’re awesome!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 17, 2010 at 8:46 am

      i love you too scissor kick!

      Reply
  12. Jessica @ Dairy Free Betty says

    December 16, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    we love you toooooooooooooooooooo!

    Reply
  13. Kelly says

    December 16, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Oh I can’t do road trips…I get car sick so bad I turn green and need a barf bag…no lie. I can go about an hour and a half before the green hues start to emerge.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 17, 2010 at 8:46 am

      YIKES…i’d ride a plane if i were you too!

      Reply
  14. TheSceneFromMe says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    Maybe a road trip if I was the passenger, had a pillow and a blanket to sleep with.
    I am all about getting there quickly and a flight usually does that for me!

    Reply
  15. Allison @ PickyEatingRD says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    I am a quick flight kinda girl – but I can appreciate a good roadtrip too!

    Reply
  16. Amber from Girl with the Red Hair says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    I LOVE road trips!! SO fun 🙂

    Reply
  17. lindsay says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    and I love who you are! Its been wonderful reading your blog and all your heart and soul recipes. Cheers!
    LC

    Reply
  18. Ashley @ Nourishing the Soul says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    Beautiful photos – and honesty!

    Reply
  19. KeepItSweet says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    love this:-) also, love that second picture of you!!

    Reply
  20. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    And we love you!!!

    PS – I think the musical life would be cool too.

    Reply
  21. janetha @ meals and moves says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:05 pm

    let’s take a road trip together. and play the ABC game.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 17, 2010 at 8:43 am

      yes, let’s do that…sounds super fun to me!

      Reply
  22. spabettie says

    December 16, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    AND WE READERS LOVE YOU !!

    this is a great post, and I LOVE the photo of you + candle.

    Reply
  23. Lisa @ I'm an Okie says

    December 16, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Can’t wait to hopefully meet you here soon!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 17, 2010 at 8:41 am

      i know, i’m so excited!

      Reply
  24. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    December 16, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    Awe… we love you too 🙂

    Reply
  25. Bethany @ More Fruit Please says

    December 16, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    And we love you! =) And I’m so happy to hear of someone else’s love for chicken flavored Ramen!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 17, 2010 at 8:41 am

      isn’t it the best? no wonder college kids live off of it…cheap and tasty!

      Reply

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