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MIMM – Birthday filled Weekend

01/20 by Leigha 13 Comments

Tuna Cakes with Greek Yogurt Dill Sauce
"Cause when you're 15..."

Life really has been marvelous lately! Some highlights…

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My birthday! Obviously πŸ˜€ you can read a whole recap here!

Marvelous…

I got a job! A local church needed a piano player so they called me up. I’m going to play once a month (possibly more) and yesterday was my first time! Getting paid while getting to spend time with God – love it!

Marvelous…

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a run with Laura! 4 miles yesterday.

Marvelous…

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my cousin’s birthday party yesterday! Isn’t he adorable?! They had food too. I wasn’t planning on eating anything, but it looked good, so…

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Hamburger(!), salad, tuna salad, and carrots! My aunt made some pretty sweet cupcakes too.

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Marvelous…

letting ana go

finishing the book “Letting Ana Go”. It’s  the diary of a girl who develops anorexia and eventually has to go to an inpatient hospital. It really made me think about how I don’t want to live like that! Not to mention all the health problems it causes…

Marvelous…

the 21 Day Yoga Challenge! I haven’t missed a day yet πŸ˜€ My favorite one so far is the 20 minute core. How are you guys doing, Jess, Emily, and Liz?! I feel so great after a video!

Not so marvelous…

It’s exam week πŸ™ my first week of high school exams, yay! I have three on Wednesday and two on Thursday – wish me luck! I did find out that I can get a 52% on my calculus exam and still get an A in the class though… so I’m not too worried! 

(Try to) Have a lovely Monday!

Tuna Cakes with Greek Yogurt Dill Sauce
"Cause when you're 15..."

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  1. Emma @ Life's A Runner says

    01/20 at 9:21 am

    Happy belated birthday! I always do those calculations – for my religion exam, I needed a -16% on the final to pass! πŸ˜‰
    Emma @ Life’s A Runner recently posted…Can You Honestly Tell Me?My Profile

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    • minougirl says

      01/20 at 11:22 am

      That’s awesome! And thanks πŸ˜€

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  2. Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run says

    01/20 at 9:34 am

    I did not do well with the challenge – I restarted so I am doing Day 1 today. Oops! So happy about your job – that’s awesome πŸ™‚
    I’m reading the book Almost Anorexic and it is amazing!
    Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run recently posted…Smile at the Mirror: Self AcceptanceMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      01/20 at 11:23 am

      Oh well, at least you’re still doing the challenge.. I think when it’s done I’m just gonna keep doing the videos!
      I’m so happy you’re reading that book!! It really was one of the main reasons that helped me recover. Tell me when you finish it!!

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  3. Miranda @ Lovely Wife Lovely Life says

    01/20 at 12:35 pm

    Boooo for exams! Good luck- I know you’ll kill em! πŸ™‚ Happy belated birthday!!! Looks like a fabulous weekend!
    Miranda @ Lovely Wife Lovely Life recently posted…MIMM #40- Banana Pancake in a Mug {Recipe} and all over greatness!My Profile

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    • minougirl says

      01/20 at 4:38 pm

      Thanks girl! Exams are probably the only reason high school is worse than middle school!

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  4. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says

    01/20 at 3:10 pm

    Looks like a super fun weekend! And that book sounds pretty deep and thought-provoking for sure. Congrats on the piano job too! It’s exam week for me too… :-/ Best of luck on your exams, girl!
    Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves recently posted…Monday Breakfast Date {MIMM #20}My Profile

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    • minougirl says

      01/20 at 4:39 pm

      Same to you!! We’re gonna ace them πŸ˜€

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  5. Emily @smilemilegirl says

    01/20 at 3:18 pm

    Those cupcakes are so creative! (: You’re gonna do great on exams, don’t stress. Especially if you can get a 52 in Calc!! Exams still are stressful even if you just need to pass for an A. Yoga will help, right? (: I love the yoga!! It calms me down and I feel like maybe I’m getting a little more flexible (maybe?? (:). The only thing I would change is 1. The stupid commercial I see every time and 2. Be able to see how long the videos are before opening and loading them. Besides that I’m glad you’re loving it as much as I am! (:
    Emily @smilemilegirl recently posted…Fabulous FridayMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      01/20 at 4:42 pm

      I HATE THE VIDEO!! Haha! πŸ˜€ Yoga will definitely help with the stress! And I feel more flexible too! I’m doing poses I never even thought possible!

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  6. Julie says

    01/20 at 4:48 pm

    I love the sneakers you ladies have on and for getting out there for a run.
    Julie recently posted…MIMM: My house, not my house, and pizzaMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      01/20 at 5:32 pm

      Having a running buddy makes it so much easier to get out there and run in the cold!

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