tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41497861465848889892024-03-19T03:46:00.619-07:00Anny ToLifestyle . Fashion . PhotographyAnny Tohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368106848696217198noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149786146584888989.post-23363419953780718842022-08-19T23:42:00.001-07:002022-08-20T13:11:39.179-07:005 Year Wedding Anniversary Trip: Fort Bragg & Mendocino, California<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1z6id_-cRwN8Ro5Jtc0Pyy8_rWOq_u9knUSwisN37x1KhFS6RcCZgcOoWWkkt9-lNQSe6BIpFWa-nsYBHVHV0fKvMmBaTc0AAXe0oolnjeIo6yjkuxpYZVkW3xIBii4rr7zsKuRbvYru0PqwA4rs5weLdIvHlCJFvtufAxDQgyErBPm35HMizhhlZxQ/s1080/Creamy%20New%20Blog%20Post%20Business%20Light%20Academia%20Social%20Media.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1z6id_-cRwN8Ro5Jtc0Pyy8_rWOq_u9knUSwisN37x1KhFS6RcCZgcOoWWkkt9-lNQSe6BIpFWa-nsYBHVHV0fKvMmBaTc0AAXe0oolnjeIo6yjkuxpYZVkW3xIBii4rr7zsKuRbvYru0PqwA4rs5weLdIvHlCJFvtufAxDQgyErBPm35HMizhhlZxQ/w640-h640/Creamy%20New%20Blog%20Post%20Business%20Light%20Academia%20Social%20Media.png" width="640" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For our 5 year wedding anniversary we wanted to go somewhere that wasn't too crowded and was easy to get to, so up north we decided to go. Adam and I loved that Fort Bragg was only about a two hour and twenty minute drive from Santa Rosa, so it was close enough for a little getaway. We drove on the more scenic route off of CA-128 W. Just so you know, the roads do get kind of windy but you'll be driving through beautiful redwoods and see the coast. You can also take US-101 N and eventually get on State Hwy 20 W. Either way it's a pretty easy and beautiful drive. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia5bgvNQ7A99O0V17elmU7cyK91IVaWa0pFKtG-xtTQ6DE0oeJwoPaOrYXMun4s0keVkGguAfuZchhB-Rb9UCnNAxgQxJ060N3wWL3Wt3apolzoRK-I5SCUFKJ7-1KDOAl4fL6PblRnx-OfflZU3IB2gTSOBA1fKkqNtU0eKqsUr1A-yIHgONfzkip7g/s4032/IMG_2296%20(1).heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia5bgvNQ7A99O0V17elmU7cyK91IVaWa0pFKtG-xtTQ6DE0oeJwoPaOrYXMun4s0keVkGguAfuZchhB-Rb9UCnNAxgQxJ060N3wWL3Wt3apolzoRK-I5SCUFKJ7-1KDOAl4fL6PblRnx-OfflZU3IB2gTSOBA1fKkqNtU0eKqsUr1A-yIHgONfzkip7g/w480-h640/IMG_2296%20(1).heic" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><br /></div><div>We made a pit stop at family owned <a href="http://www.gowansoaktree.com/" target="_blank">Gowan's Oak Tree Fruit Stand</a> in Philo, CA for a bathroom break. Adam wanted me to check it out as he had fond memories of stopping by there in his childhood. If you do stop by make sure to buy their homemade apple cider because it is absolutely refreshing. They also sell a lot of fruits such as pears, peaches, berries, apples, and more. If I'm not mistaken they also sell apple cider popsicles which I will be trying next time.</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGux6ila5Rs30T_TVMw-DuB3WQZC03slENK_ydxvRUbXh9uuRgbwlVnuSpDzzplBZi0jZDa3oTvf1TlwFAB6xy5dhPqrm4GKEt0mC3AXArpJ9deu7-qwEE4FuX7wJxGIoAp8s99_nKSMUrydxIGEkh_-7EKnD_w-tEQqhzWmPfkM-iVywZS3gwDWHdIQ/s1080/Beige%20Minimalist%20Photo%20Collage%20Instagram%20Post.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGux6ila5Rs30T_TVMw-DuB3WQZC03slENK_ydxvRUbXh9uuRgbwlVnuSpDzzplBZi0jZDa3oTvf1TlwFAB6xy5dhPqrm4GKEt0mC3AXArpJ9deu7-qwEE4FuX7wJxGIoAp8s99_nKSMUrydxIGEkh_-7EKnD_w-tEQqhzWmPfkM-iVywZS3gwDWHdIQ/s16000/Beige%20Minimalist%20Photo%20Collage%20Instagram%20Post.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We stayed at <a href="https://www.northcliffhotel.net/" target="_blank">North Cliff Hotel</a> in Fort Bragg, CA and 10/10 would stay there again. We booked the King Spa Tub Room through www.booking.com and had a lovely balcony to watch the boats and to listen to the fog horn. Oh and we can't forget about the spa tub. That was one of the highlights! By the way if you're sensitive to noise while sleeping, the hotel does provide a fan for the room and closing the windows does help block out the noise too. The hotel doesn't have AC but the temperature was comfortable. I don't know what it's like other times of the year but during early August it was perfect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi790HxllEydPbFUZMZN4miqS27t51zRl9yHC8qNKFXNWl6AKhwelp9tq5BN302QKA-5W4f6Eu79dbO0p3GeKxv_H3f95PscBKQJZBQFDRYzaqaYmbbyY46vSlAS45pj-vFrR8lExnrseFH1ndGkKqRpEBMKhnfCZaWP2s6hveYtM_4HC6Gn3oqU5qHjg/s2000/Beige%20Minimalist%20Mood%20Photo%20Collage.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi790HxllEydPbFUZMZN4miqS27t51zRl9yHC8qNKFXNWl6AKhwelp9tq5BN302QKA-5W4f6Eu79dbO0p3GeKxv_H3f95PscBKQJZBQFDRYzaqaYmbbyY46vSlAS45pj-vFrR8lExnrseFH1ndGkKqRpEBMKhnfCZaWP2s6hveYtM_4HC6Gn3oqU5qHjg/s16000/Beige%20Minimalist%20Mood%20Photo%20Collage.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After we had settled into our hotel, we thought about where we would like to eat and couldn't make up our minds. We decided to drive to Main Street Mendocino which is about 12 - 15 minutes away from our hotel. We ended up at <a href="http://frankiesmendocino.com/" target="_blank">Frankie's</a> and ordered a pepperoni pineapple pizza as well as their organic green salad. The raisins in our salad were so delicious and now I want to throw raisins in all my salads. Frankie's also have gluten free options and is made fresh with organic ingredients. They also offered <a href="http://www.cowlicksicecream.com/" target="_blank">Cowlick's Ice Cream</a> which is apparently popular but I have yet to try. Maybe next time! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5DiXNS5TNDv_rDD7O-PR_x6Dx_g_KbQcS_vBXK1SAJvYu3tG8idxjENuZPAOVca_o1rCNhMlFyC_TFsgvcRqFlZ6fbsvCNCsXl28slts9l0gq_VEiXvKRKKwPwtULfvUAVZuWHVgAo6kvkTFyjK1BQaqLz7PDo77euP7G8eaEbnTLnJnHaSxmhEB_Q/s1080/Neutral%20Pastel%20Aesthetic%20Minimalist%20Photo%20Collage%20Instagram%20Post.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5DiXNS5TNDv_rDD7O-PR_x6Dx_g_KbQcS_vBXK1SAJvYu3tG8idxjENuZPAOVca_o1rCNhMlFyC_TFsgvcRqFlZ6fbsvCNCsXl28slts9l0gq_VEiXvKRKKwPwtULfvUAVZuWHVgAo6kvkTFyjK1BQaqLz7PDo77euP7G8eaEbnTLnJnHaSxmhEB_Q/s16000/Neutral%20Pastel%20Aesthetic%20Minimalist%20Photo%20Collage%20Instagram%20Post.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We took a stroll around Main Street and there's a ton of cute and touristy shops. Also to note, a lot of the stores close at 5:00pm but that's alright because there's so many areas to explore such as <a href="https://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/glass-beach/" target="_blank">Glass Beach</a>, <a href="https://www.mendocinolandtrust.org/trails/noyo-headlands-trail/" target="_blank">Noyo Headlands Park</a> (which is right next to our hotel), <a href="https://www.skunktrain.com/" target="_blank">The Skunk Train and Rail Bikes</a>, <a href="https://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/pudding-creek-beach/" target="_blank">Pudding Creek Beach</a>, <a href="https://www.californiabeaches.com/beach/pomo-bluffs-park/" target="_blank">Pomo Bluffs park</a>, and so much more. We decided to check out Glass Beach to watch the sunset and then end our first night by stopping by Safeway and Harvest market to pick up some snacks and then of course spa tub while watching random movies on SyFy, playing some games, and reading my kindle.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZV2UmiLsc_qqoSQbxikVtyVwESE8xBKFdUch1UDopTxlk6qiijIPGpUL5skSmR63UKTuUhO4DvYNjJAYocWPE7PF7PSpIAc45s_awklmcadsWKKoxs-7WAzKP_K7gJ69Nfss8c819C-gtCKFZukx0j36RI7iysWj3Fqmzh6E6qmIgVB05UQvzHWobuw/s2000/Beige%20minimalist%20photo%20collage%20(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZV2UmiLsc_qqoSQbxikVtyVwESE8xBKFdUch1UDopTxlk6qiijIPGpUL5skSmR63UKTuUhO4DvYNjJAYocWPE7PF7PSpIAc45s_awklmcadsWKKoxs-7WAzKP_K7gJ69Nfss8c819C-gtCKFZukx0j36RI7iysWj3Fqmzh6E6qmIgVB05UQvzHWobuw/s16000/Beige%20minimalist%20photo%20collage%20(1).png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our second day we picked up our grab and go breakfast from the hotel and got ready to go to the <a href="https://www.gardenbythesea.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjw6fyXBhBgEiwAhhiZslHrW_jpHkxm86iQir7ZqXPDgoa2GpBRo6DbSOIs2NgCymj92ms0SBoCJO4QAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Mendocino Botanical Gardens</a>. Fun tip, if you stay at North Cliff hotel you can purchase discounted tickets at the front desk for the gardens. So that was a nice surprise and yet another reason to stay there. Visiting the gardens was one of my favorites. It's a lovely place to go on a great nature walk and it goes out to the coast as well. When you're done you can check out their cafe area for some food and their nursery to purchase plants. We decided to skip the cafe and go to the Noyo Harbor by the river to pick up food from <a href="https://fvprincess.com/p/the-res" target="_blank">Princess Seafood</a>. Adam ordered the Taco Salad and I ordered a Clam Chowder (<i>of course!</i>). It was DELICIOUS! I also have to add that Mendocino and Fort Bragg seems to be very dog friendly so if you plan on bringing your fur baby, it's the area to do so.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFO5UzJiJZBvptuQVxXnpyrChpk6ivbAYhNwC9Tq5z_BtybLV1BrpLz6csUMhfQogHAt8m1JXT8UAbQtbWKxvWCwKLADxwPkfwz52kTx9iPpmUrkS-1qEG_ps_WrXB5JRiqRqry2eVg-i0cd3j43vEqvjCTbKK_bY7f06pZFY8n3Eaj8CxybmEg4qyaA/s2000/Beige%20Tender%20Aesthetic%20Realistic%20Mood%20Board%20Photo%20Collage.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFO5UzJiJZBvptuQVxXnpyrChpk6ivbAYhNwC9Tq5z_BtybLV1BrpLz6csUMhfQogHAt8m1JXT8UAbQtbWKxvWCwKLADxwPkfwz52kTx9iPpmUrkS-1qEG_ps_WrXB5JRiqRqry2eVg-i0cd3j43vEqvjCTbKK_bY7f06pZFY8n3Eaj8CxybmEg4qyaA/s16000/Beige%20Tender%20Aesthetic%20Realistic%20Mood%20Board%20Photo%20Collage.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYb6t8QjCyRQjcJ2U_jaiAldLFx9AUQEa4H9Gd4mF5uHLXw-YXTYZHHe0lnTs2DyfYZv30hkK3McWURVVHkMj3n5P2UCIzfrq5DljJfKsaFAUxl6Koeley2GW7PHHFnof95ozv6oo2K1X57MTSZwRk42UGkKxqbQ9tHi5I30xzenO-dZ44ZpemOVOZ0Q/s1080/Aesthetic%20Fall%20Moodboard%20Instagram%20Post.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYb6t8QjCyRQjcJ2U_jaiAldLFx9AUQEa4H9Gd4mF5uHLXw-YXTYZHHe0lnTs2DyfYZv30hkK3McWURVVHkMj3n5P2UCIzfrq5DljJfKsaFAUxl6Koeley2GW7PHHFnof95ozv6oo2K1X57MTSZwRk42UGkKxqbQ9tHi5I30xzenO-dZ44ZpemOVOZ0Q/s16000/Aesthetic%20Fall%20Moodboard%20Instagram%20Post.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbCAt5KcCvIEL2pbqHPRz2iyfrn2ui9w_ws_Ku-gSvm3UmfmlhU-Oi9IeOyGrnL9ZW066lqb6sWjmv93Pr7zkHC9-bopaAoqYNX8drrhvnOT4zmVMr8cLUiytK2bh-ECMzc65SCYhBIfQ1Jha02M4AnizpT8NFUPO8QiDEvU_AdVVfEJMPxtf9mAuvw/s2000/Beige%20Minimalist%20Mood%20Photo%20Collage.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilbCAt5KcCvIEL2pbqHPRz2iyfrn2ui9w_ws_Ku-gSvm3UmfmlhU-Oi9IeOyGrnL9ZW066lqb6sWjmv93Pr7zkHC9-bopaAoqYNX8drrhvnOT4zmVMr8cLUiytK2bh-ECMzc65SCYhBIfQ1Jha02M4AnizpT8NFUPO8QiDEvU_AdVVfEJMPxtf9mAuvw/s16000/Beige%20Minimalist%20Mood%20Photo%20Collage.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And then we knocked out for a nap. When we woke up we wanted to check out <a href="https://pointcabrillo.org/" target="_blank">Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum</a> which includes a gift shop and a Marine Science Exhibit nearby. We didn't realize that we would be going on a semi decent walk to get to the lighthouse so our legs were already tired from our garden and coast walk. Other than that, it was still pretty cool and quite foggy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT4JFg3Boi73GN1Cg5-1ANV43DGxaOwpnRbQchHu-TmLu3bSCN5aTdIMqwvJ-tviCBmHFDqVyoXLTikBcbr5VUzKzGSG8D934NknwdnQxwtWEuD8wzJ5CU_FYSkwuiQYxvFFJfoE5UHBCwwVACZdIk7j7_xtkkZlhqeijcEKY2C8lts6QGcS__OB1GpA/s2000/Beige%20Minimalist%20Mood%20Photo%20Collage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT4JFg3Boi73GN1Cg5-1ANV43DGxaOwpnRbQchHu-TmLu3bSCN5aTdIMqwvJ-tviCBmHFDqVyoXLTikBcbr5VUzKzGSG8D934NknwdnQxwtWEuD8wzJ5CU_FYSkwuiQYxvFFJfoE5UHBCwwVACZdIk7j7_xtkkZlhqeijcEKY2C8lts6QGcS__OB1GpA/s16000/Beige%20Minimalist%20Mood%20Photo%20Collage.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Later on in the evening we decided to check out <a href="https://fogeatercafe.com/" target="_blank">Fog Eater Cafe</a> in Mendocino for their southern style plant based food. And OH MY GOODNESS it is by far one of the BEST spots to eat. Not only are the owners super sweet but the cafe has a cute, vibrant, and cozy vibe. We decided to be seated at their outdoor area and it was lit up with some lights, a heating lamp, and little cafe styled tables. Definitely a nice spot for a casual romantic dinner. We ordered the Jambalaya, Southern Plate, and beignets with a side of chocolate coffee dipping sauce and I am still drooling thinking about it. The restaurant's pricing is a bit on the higher side but it is worth it. If they were located in Sonoma County, my wallet would absolutely hate me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GUWgVrb2jNbyurtCHKcRcxxDJ3iqQtk5RYAYB1PnMvS_EHkrzgfwYT_WG9rjKvq8zRQm1A5I7Qa2mgGRuMHGr_M1ZDBZaUCRYu472EfVct9gg9SKnNY3CVKUZd495J4O4HD8UhBks0f-EPhNw7jTjIyMNDgKaOqjHJ2Ddj7ZlYEoGmkgtu98Ioqx5w/s2000/Beige%20Aesthetic%20Pastel%20Collage%20Memories%20Moodboard%20Portrait%20Photo%20Collage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GUWgVrb2jNbyurtCHKcRcxxDJ3iqQtk5RYAYB1PnMvS_EHkrzgfwYT_WG9rjKvq8zRQm1A5I7Qa2mgGRuMHGr_M1ZDBZaUCRYu472EfVct9gg9SKnNY3CVKUZd495J4O4HD8UhBks0f-EPhNw7jTjIyMNDgKaOqjHJ2Ddj7ZlYEoGmkgtu98Ioqx5w/s16000/Beige%20Aesthetic%20Pastel%20Collage%20Memories%20Moodboard%20Portrait%20Photo%20Collage.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We ended our evening by watching more Syfy and gazing out at the beautiful view from our relaxing spa tub. 💖</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-udtrVxuz-gZDxdjqdstNqQuSriHw7jTV-VrQt8XYjkumMIwA4kTkOX1mim5zrrfOaMu09lIXWR4q-qyhK2R2-6XCOZUoS8eFWUuVdjTriIr4JMyWCtYnjdp78kK4WMuACp2wK5b9C0V3bZStqRHyIUjrgSFA5GlsfhlscJpESA8vlTHVqSUaGhZoA/s2000/Beige%20Minimalist%20Mood%20Photo%20Collage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-udtrVxuz-gZDxdjqdstNqQuSriHw7jTV-VrQt8XYjkumMIwA4kTkOX1mim5zrrfOaMu09lIXWR4q-qyhK2R2-6XCOZUoS8eFWUuVdjTriIr4JMyWCtYnjdp78kK4WMuACp2wK5b9C0V3bZStqRHyIUjrgSFA5GlsfhlscJpESA8vlTHVqSUaGhZoA/s16000/Beige%20Minimalist%20Mood%20Photo%20Collage.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On our last day we went to the <a href="https://www.kelleyhousemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Kelly House Museum</a>, <a href="https://www.visitmendocino.com/listing/open-586/" target="_blank">The Ford House Museum</a>, as well as walked around Main Street a bit more and checked out a few thrift stores. If you would like to learn the history of the area I'd highly recommend checking out the museums. They have very knowledgeable tour guides available and they're neat to look at it. There's also <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Guest+House+musueum&oq=The+Guest+House+musueum&aqs=chrome..69i57j46i13i175i199.4289j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">The Guest House Museum</a> but we forgot to go there this time around which is an excuse for us to come back again. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7CB6atqI1mSCVTcEvrAYgVhyjOlOEErhe1Sm5QS534X2ZCfF4sPjCcCH8LxQQtNvtFi42Lkqoxolib5khQOAGIQks6zLwGNAm1QnOR5wyuJ0KqO_Pw_TtI9o8scSbnv_40rB8NHj-Hg9VeiIbxv72MDgbOMGG4xjLQAEoJQGobBYh5AacwSiIXFo5Q/s1920/Beige%20Aesthetic%20Pastel%20Collage%20Memories%20Instagram%20Story%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7CB6atqI1mSCVTcEvrAYgVhyjOlOEErhe1Sm5QS534X2ZCfF4sPjCcCH8LxQQtNvtFi42Lkqoxolib5khQOAGIQks6zLwGNAm1QnOR5wyuJ0KqO_Pw_TtI9o8scSbnv_40rB8NHj-Hg9VeiIbxv72MDgbOMGG4xjLQAEoJQGobBYh5AacwSiIXFo5Q/s16000/Beige%20Aesthetic%20Pastel%20Collage%20Memories%20Instagram%20Story%20(1).png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8BkbASBP4DMYDqrPNSpp8Ak3ckIor9LF62UbLifrn0i6Tv_4IlP9v18QfG4-2WwnThgQk43ak25nfBFKXbM9AZQraMiYKxMYtKJtcplLQYqrBJzyoEImlgcXbsMCNxS4Kl11K3JZP0eY0k9-lW8SAzBpVmqyltc_IxVvFccCm9IM7xEsUNkdzdAsQww/s1920/Neutral%20Pastel%20Aesthetic%20Minimalist%20Photo%20Collage%20Instagram%20Story.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8BkbASBP4DMYDqrPNSpp8Ak3ckIor9LF62UbLifrn0i6Tv_4IlP9v18QfG4-2WwnThgQk43ak25nfBFKXbM9AZQraMiYKxMYtKJtcplLQYqrBJzyoEImlgcXbsMCNxS4Kl11K3JZP0eY0k9-lW8SAzBpVmqyltc_IxVvFccCm9IM7xEsUNkdzdAsQww/s16000/Neutral%20Pastel%20Aesthetic%20Minimalist%20Photo%20Collage%20Instagram%20Story.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I hope you enjoyed my post and please do add Fort Bragg as well as Mendocino CA to your list of places to visit. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">XOXO,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anny</div>Anny Tohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368106848696217198noreply@blogger.com0Mendocino, CA, USA39.3076744 -123.799459110.997440563821158 -158.9557091 67.617908236178849 -88.6432091tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149786146584888989.post-54269309396305842852022-02-08T18:43:00.000-08:002022-02-08T18:43:45.611-08:002023 Senior Rep Models<p> <span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">Hi! I'm opening up applications for </span><b style="text-align: center;">Class of 2023 Senior Rep Models</b><span style="text-align: center;">. Keep reading to find out more and how to apply to be a part of my team. Can't wait to meet and create with you this year!</span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMcR_n-G1wOJC5wQDHIjj4dXTE6QcCpvxpv08Lv4L5cl5_L6SCxNKSV_TsreX9dKmzA34Z3dNIWhA2hJDNp_kU9iFZWNORgBz01TpzEU3XwpmxhuFlIZXA3ne6pM2lnU0BrPbk5ZkKOZMEKmHpf3tXnziaUgrDfrJYQGIB4HD_8M8YWJXiMrliJBK9ng=s7765" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5179" data-original-width="7765" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMcR_n-G1wOJC5wQDHIjj4dXTE6QcCpvxpv08Lv4L5cl5_L6SCxNKSV_TsreX9dKmzA34Z3dNIWhA2hJDNp_kU9iFZWNORgBz01TpzEU3XwpmxhuFlIZXA3ne6pM2lnU0BrPbk5ZkKOZMEKmHpf3tXnziaUgrDfrJYQGIB4HD_8M8YWJXiMrliJBK9ng=w640-h427" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(<i>Application link on the bottom of the page)</i></div><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you or someone you know who will be graduating with the Class of 2023, I am looking for stylish, outgoing, friendly, and highly motivated high school juniors to have their senior portraits taken during the months of <b>May - August 2022</b>. I am looking for reps who can help spread the word about Anny To Photography's Senior Portrait Experience. If chosen, you will receive a discounted senior session and a complimentary grad shoot during the following Spring time 2023. I will be collecting applications until <b>March 31st, 2022</b>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhO8YIsFD_7T_RnX-zN65viqw6CNoN2AYLT5YxYG0Jis1uv1MLUsyUmURcEFUIRV4pzmYvzz0EdwGinVsVHlgB1bA_0afrdiHFRyazHYXQzEF-m2osPPVa91aseHbCKaBjw0BmnPwSJqA-uOHyiadyI3XawPZPIpAhWGe3I1tvwLfkmJFtm1z3KC_5qzw=s5760" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5760" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhO8YIsFD_7T_RnX-zN65viqw6CNoN2AYLT5YxYG0Jis1uv1MLUsyUmURcEFUIRV4pzmYvzz0EdwGinVsVHlgB1bA_0afrdiHFRyazHYXQzEF-m2osPPVa91aseHbCKaBjw0BmnPwSJqA-uOHyiadyI3XawPZPIpAhWGe3I1tvwLfkmJFtm1z3KC_5qzw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i><u>Benefits of being a Senior Rep:</u></i> </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>A <b>discounted</b> senior session of $375 (<i>value of $715</i>) includes:</li><li>1 hour of shooting in Santa Rosa. (<i>One location within 20 miles of 95401. Additional travel and parking fees may apply.)</i></li><li>Professional Makeup and Hair. (<i><i>value of </i>$175 </i>)</li><li>3 outfits total.</li><li>30 retouched images of your choice to download from your private online gallery.</li><li>A complimentary spotlight video featuring your session on my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/annyto" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channel and available for download to share with your friends and family. (<i><i>value of </i>$100</i>) </li><li>25% OFF any additional products such as prints and extra digital images.</li><li>Since you are participating in a referral program, there is opportunity for REWARDS such as extra digital images, print credit, and a FREE grad shoot during the following 2023 Spring season.</li><li>All referred classmates or friends will receive $50 OFF their session fee but they MUST mention your name at the time of booking.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5IKoU31aJPM4aoOgP_evponax5CXRCGXvg3rMFUjSgO2Q-IEA2zqSpENCQi9WbVbO8ln_vvWXxLHNmTpiGh7Cks_jcIzEYmD42UUk-lt9E0Kioe6nBv_cdQWxmLRdZUPscVMnRwOIJT78LHERd99TSRHgj9GRR6mtKL87X7gMZYMQin0S7Mte3qHw_A=s8192" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5464" data-original-width="8192" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5IKoU31aJPM4aoOgP_evponax5CXRCGXvg3rMFUjSgO2Q-IEA2zqSpENCQi9WbVbO8ln_vvWXxLHNmTpiGh7Cks_jcIzEYmD42UUk-lt9E0Kioe6nBv_cdQWxmLRdZUPscVMnRwOIJT78LHERd99TSRHgj9GRR6mtKL87X7gMZYMQin0S7Mte3qHw_A=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMd2HSPu7hYeAFS17Qkx5i4FcR1VQTx47Eta1jkHxo_W52LIB_Sxl2YF8uXXVslVdEbIDYGKGZ80d32rC26KlvxxwEkTa9LWTWz1bCmlUMEEG9oypwMb8ltBNtTbpYdePFKSRJG68hN-j0wJcoXHzWhgvP0BM3UbvU7_lLcnuKKlei_K1FXmvqfBxc3w=s8192" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5464" data-original-width="8192" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMd2HSPu7hYeAFS17Qkx5i4FcR1VQTx47Eta1jkHxo_W52LIB_Sxl2YF8uXXVslVdEbIDYGKGZ80d32rC26KlvxxwEkTa9LWTWz1bCmlUMEEG9oypwMb8ltBNtTbpYdePFKSRJG68hN-j0wJcoXHzWhgvP0BM3UbvU7_lLcnuKKlei_K1FXmvqfBxc3w=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLFKI_OAomJYGgazvECmYXQ0apTNA4nxKCfPtnvS4pWFLg5oHB5xqvpMK82l7kJs4PFtTuFekUjzDwXR9uBuMdrTc1W4mKIl-8uJKVXb7f2c34UPH7SsxROMOK9CIqc81GoOO2dmta3Zdcu8PJGAZQ59ASn0ZEzm7p-6z8RjrQRCDyK4ybTbJ1vg8Xrw=s8192" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5464" data-original-width="8192" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLFKI_OAomJYGgazvECmYXQ0apTNA4nxKCfPtnvS4pWFLg5oHB5xqvpMK82l7kJs4PFtTuFekUjzDwXR9uBuMdrTc1W4mKIl-8uJKVXb7f2c34UPH7SsxROMOK9CIqc81GoOO2dmta3Zdcu8PJGAZQ59ASn0ZEzm7p-6z8RjrQRCDyK4ybTbJ1vg8Xrw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxTLQGAbu2SoTkZ_LXeCLq9CP40aY8zSPNPfN-omvjVKwyA9cEco1wlfdLqqZkM6lLvbnLct5EUAH6Wi9ZuDrvO5mHYoXT8olmBXf7xQrynTyj512bEsAWbFz3g8K39A8iCdlZLJRvdWTca9F9lkg4C-ZGTRtO54Nj9wVkHIzOkUlx8Hna2jBVrkyj1w=s5760" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5760" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxTLQGAbu2SoTkZ_LXeCLq9CP40aY8zSPNPfN-omvjVKwyA9cEco1wlfdLqqZkM6lLvbnLct5EUAH6Wi9ZuDrvO5mHYoXT8olmBXf7xQrynTyj512bEsAWbFz3g8K39A8iCdlZLJRvdWTca9F9lkg4C-ZGTRtO54Nj9wVkHIzOkUlx8Hna2jBVrkyj1w=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><u>2023 Senior Rep Requirements:</u></i> </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;">You are currently a 2022 Junior, graduating in 2023.</li><li style="text-align: left;">You live in and attend a high school within 20 miles of 95401.</li><li style="text-align: left;">You have a great personality and is confident in front of the camera or open to taking direction. *<i>No experience required</i>*</li><li style="text-align: left;">You must be available sometime during <b>May - August 2022</b> to complete your session. <i>*This is your senior session.*</i></li><li style="text-align: left;">You and your parents must agree to promote <u>only</u> Anny To Photography for your Senior Portraits from the time of acceptance through the entire 2022/2023 school year.</li><li style="text-align: left;">You must have an online social media presence and post some of your favorite senior photos during the year 2022/2023 school year. 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The five love languages describe how we feel loved and appreciated and it is all dependent on our individual personality types. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <b>five love languages</b> include: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><ol><li style="text-align: center;">Words of Affirmation</li><li style="text-align: center;">Receiving Gifts</li><li style="text-align: center;">Acts of Service</li><li style="text-align: center;">Physical Touch</li><li style="text-align: center;">Quality Time</li></ol></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEHl1e0lP5gWniVNc4iVuMCpWYiRVFvelznbYvwcTXRhExRDREHHuibxkWGm0JRopzDQnWN31nQ3qsrzSs915Kqv1HB56TKV4Sp0eMm28NMkdj5qNjyRKRS5xG1LDUNHRQj5AjxX5osYKj/s6720/0D5A8901.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6720" data-original-width="4480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEHl1e0lP5gWniVNc4iVuMCpWYiRVFvelznbYvwcTXRhExRDREHHuibxkWGm0JRopzDQnWN31nQ3qsrzSs915Kqv1HB56TKV4Sp0eMm28NMkdj5qNjyRKRS5xG1LDUNHRQj5AjxX5osYKj/d/0D5A8901.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I asked Adam what he thought his love language was and he said he related more to "Words of Affirmation" and "Acts of Services" whereas mine was "Acts of Services" and "Quality Time." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Words mean a lot more to Adam than Acts of Services and for him it doesn't necessarily have to be compliments but more so verbally appreciating his gestures. I do my best to acknowledge his gestures but I still find it can difficult expressing my self to him. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing but gratitude for him but I don't think I have a way with words. You see, I grew up in a strict Chinese Vietnamese household so Words of Affirmation wasn't a big thing in my family. My brother and I were raised in a way where we were expected to just do our house chores, get good grades, be a good daughter / son etc.,. Nowadays my parents are much more verbally open with "thank you's" and "I love you's" but growing up they showed their affection in their own way. I'm certain this is one of the reasons showing my "love" verbally or even expressing my self to Adam has been harder but I believe I have gotten better at it over the years. There's the saying "Actions speak louder than words" and apparently that's what I have resonated with more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I feel like I still have a lot of work to do but life's a journey and we are constantly learning and growing together and as individuals. He's always been incredibly receptive and reciprocates my "love languages" and for that I admire his willingness, patience, and kind heart. Not to get too mushy but he truly has brought so much love into my life. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-muRt9a5PoGSCjB4r2yaPAcTBK1ALtdV1wXE7FD-tDFzTWw8nPCrIIOOuVnWXBJkWFMtUh9L6iGKLEjZUmVWPAVIhwFCZQnwX5ZaZ8flM7Zy98M4-aP3oSOWvg7UHGk6A1iuwp94_DPJ/s6171/0D5A9144.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6171" data-original-width="4253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-muRt9a5PoGSCjB4r2yaPAcTBK1ALtdV1wXE7FD-tDFzTWw8nPCrIIOOuVnWXBJkWFMtUh9L6iGKLEjZUmVWPAVIhwFCZQnwX5ZaZ8flM7Zy98M4-aP3oSOWvg7UHGk6A1iuwp94_DPJ/d/0D5A9144.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpWF5QUD5Jbh4MHpSwAUR_rfcAnZiD7zCywTEiUCJ0Cxo0_Xud5TVA4ykdQPE6dFu7RLRtF9ic_a_aYgYyvYzi1XvrMR_s8YONlDAHOhHyhODrSvyGooH_Ug8kKXqNwNC5HyY5J89MC7l/s6422/0D5A9125-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6422" data-original-width="4446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpWF5QUD5Jbh4MHpSwAUR_rfcAnZiD7zCywTEiUCJ0Cxo0_Xud5TVA4ykdQPE6dFu7RLRtF9ic_a_aYgYyvYzi1XvrMR_s8YONlDAHOhHyhODrSvyGooH_Ug8kKXqNwNC5HyY5J89MC7l/d/0D5A9125-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For our 3 year wedding anniversary photos, we wanted something casual so we grabbed some delicious ice cream from <a href="https://www.screaminmimisicecream.com/" target="_blank">Screamin Mimi's Ice Cream</a> and then ventured out to the redwoods in Occidental. It was delicious and so much fun! I love looking back at our photos over the years to see how far we have come. I have been dating Adam for the past 7 years and counting and we still celebrate our dating anniversary. We have always kept things low key but honestly spending that quality time together is all I really need and I'm sure Adam isn't complaining either.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRcgziE_E5DIF0zJ5X_fn4OExKp8DcYtaRb6zLGDrpZUh2qaDp6Met24y7s4syYiEmuIoiU9t5cFmKYmLf2f4J8P9E9NbbYkOamJ3OJukFpwacxmC7R8Tr1IBb1npFZlgcpNoMN9bigjzO/s6720/0D5A9114.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6720" data-original-width="4480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRcgziE_E5DIF0zJ5X_fn4OExKp8DcYtaRb6zLGDrpZUh2qaDp6Met24y7s4syYiEmuIoiU9t5cFmKYmLf2f4J8P9E9NbbYkOamJ3OJukFpwacxmC7R8Tr1IBb1npFZlgcpNoMN9bigjzO/d/0D5A9114.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We spent this year driving out to Bodega Bay to go on a walk and ate at the <a href="https://fishetarianfishmarket.com/" target="_blank">Fishetarian</a> afterward. They have yummy veggie delight sandwiches with a side of fries. Check them out if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed. With COVID, we didn't really get to go anywhere too different as we weren't ready to do so yet but this was wonderful as we got to escape the heat as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw97v7CTB2G4FO99xkkjzJFYxrFkVVB_rk-mhZ_Dkk4BnemYNitGjRgqWzXs9S4QE5cxOT4b8BHYT-d-ruVo8PUGmnBjOTtKEPqxxGIfOsjzHT66gKtERbFCvcZfZ9D9iYAInzqQsSjKvu/s6084/0D5A9082.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6084" data-original-width="4267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw97v7CTB2G4FO99xkkjzJFYxrFkVVB_rk-mhZ_Dkk4BnemYNitGjRgqWzXs9S4QE5cxOT4b8BHYT-d-ruVo8PUGmnBjOTtKEPqxxGIfOsjzHT66gKtERbFCvcZfZ9D9iYAInzqQsSjKvu/d/0D5A9082.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whatever the world throws our way, I'm happy that I have Adam to go through life together. I honestly can't imagine what life would be like without him. Here's to new adventures together. May we always conquer them together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tEsAJyieyZnf_mUSyayD-fUE9VKSQySZTb4RI-P7JYjwEj4_UuYz84FiwZTRZ_oAzbD_sI0Tm2_g1ZlXldpgjcpVE6vjYNGhohrNzhI5zaJakmv8WH8jvI_GMhed4pEapSbIw93GFr5a/s6720/0D5A8946.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6720" data-original-width="4480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2tEsAJyieyZnf_mUSyayD-fUE9VKSQySZTb4RI-P7JYjwEj4_UuYz84FiwZTRZ_oAzbD_sI0Tm2_g1ZlXldpgjcpVE6vjYNGhohrNzhI5zaJakmv8WH8jvI_GMhed4pEapSbIw93GFr5a/d/0D5A8946.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgf9k1s7seqCHF0hu-nkQRoJMxZsrO1nNkoVx8R50Phn4wycebxiA9mOpFm2VGMLPuZiAPqKHN2B4oCVF2yKotegzuxmNVb8aZg-iMux87uImLDpTG2RC9nTAxvEqCfNkBH6rRkB2jHDus/s6720/0D5A8937.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6720" data-original-width="4480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgf9k1s7seqCHF0hu-nkQRoJMxZsrO1nNkoVx8R50Phn4wycebxiA9mOpFm2VGMLPuZiAPqKHN2B4oCVF2yKotegzuxmNVb8aZg-iMux87uImLDpTG2RC9nTAxvEqCfNkBH6rRkB2jHDus/d/0D5A8937.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Special thank you to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janacontrerasphotography/" target="_blank">Jana Contreras Photography</a> for our wonderful photos. She has a way of bringing out all the smiles, laughter, and love. We love and appreciate you dearly. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">XO,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anny</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Anny Tohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368106848696217198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149786146584888989.post-19549249424618685082020-07-17T15:53:00.001-07:002020-07-17T16:02:02.964-07:00My 5 Must Have Kitchen Appliances <div style="text-align: center;">
If you know me you know that the kitchen is one of my favorite places to be in my home. I love food! I love to cook, I love to bake, and I ultimately love to eat. Plus cooking at home saves you a ton of money and during this whole pandemic, Adam and I have been cooking overtime in our home. Not only do I like saving money but I love utilizing my time with products that are convenient and efficient to use. </div>
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The Instant Pot is designed to replace your slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, dutch oven, and more. Oftentimes Adam and I will cook different pastas, chow mein, minestrone soup, rice, and pho. To be honest the main reason why I wanted an Instant Pot was to make pho faster but after I have made other meals, I've been hooked. It's easy to use, cooks your meals faster, and is energy efficient. YES! A lazy homebody like me loves that. If you're going to get yourself or a loved one any of the items mentioned, this would be the one.</div>
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My food processor / blender is very old. I don't even think this is available to purchase but the brand is <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Licuadora-procesadora-alimentos-personal-cepillado/dp/B00XHXN54K/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=oster&qid=1595026698&refinements=p_72%3A1248915011&rnid=1248913011&s=home-garden&sr=1-5" target="_blank">Oster</a> and I highly recommend their products. I linked another <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Licuadora-procesadora-alimentos-personal-cepillado/dp/B00XHXN54K/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=oster&qid=1595026698&refinements=p_72%3A1248915011&rnid=1248913011&s=home-garden&sr=1-5" target="_blank">model</a> I would be interested in purchasing if this one ever goes bust. Adam and I drink smoothies every single day so this has been a must in our home. My next plan is to make more hummus and pasta sauces at home. What do you like to do use your processor or blender for? </div>
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Who else has been into juicing? I have always loved my celery, carrot, and apple juice when I use to live with my parents so having my own juicer brought back all the wonderful memories. The nice thing about making juice at home is that you can use the pulp to fill up dumplings to steam or as compost. Win-win. What is your favorite type of juice?</div>
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Adam and I received an air fryer for Christmas a few years ago and let me just say it is ah-mazzzzzz-ing! We have air fried tater tots (basically all things potato), portobello mushrooms, salmon, brussel sprouts, veggie patties, kale chips, chicken wings, and so much more. If you love fried food but don't want to have all the excessive oil and bloat then look no further. You need one of these!</div>
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Here's my <b><a href="http://www.annyto.com/2018/11/creamypotatosouprecipe.html" target="_blank">Creamy Potato Soup Recipe</a> </b>to follow if you are looking for a yummy meal to eat for dinner.</div>
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2020, am I right? We've had such high hopes and dreams for this year but I've noticed a lot of people have been saying "Let's skip to 2021", "This year sucks!" and so on. Although life is turned upside down for many and times are uncertain, there is one thing I know for sure, it is to show our love to those we care about as well as our community. I don't know what the future holds and it is certainly anxiety inducing but I hope that we continue to be mindful and compassionate of one another as we honestly don't know what's happening behind the scenes in others' lives.<br />
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A few days before New Years, my uncle had to be hospitalized from January through early March. We honestly didn't know if he would make it but my family and I prayed every single day. He went through major surgery, to getting an infection, to wondering when he would ever come home. When he did get the green light, we were beyond relieved.<br />
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In mid January, I celebrated my niece Angel and my mom's birthdays. For Angel's birthday we went to <a href="https://www.tudorrosetearoom.com/" target="_blank">Tudor Rose English Tea Room</a>. The sandwiches, atmosphere, and tea were absolutely delicious. Great spot for a small party, bridal / bach, or a special occasion.<br />
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For my mom's birthday we ate at one of her favorite spots, <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/tov-tofu-santa-rosa-2" target="_blank">Tov Tofu</a>. You can't go wrong with delicious Korean food and their spicy tofu soup is a must. Check them out when our shelter in place is lifted in Sonoma County. In fact, check out both spots if you are able to or are interested. <b>#supportlocalbusinesses</b><br />
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On January 25th, 2020 our family celebrated Chinese Vietnamese New Years. Every year we would video chat with our family in Vietnam and this year we also visited our relatives in Oakland. It was a much more mellow New Year but spending time with my loved ones can't be beat and of course the food is always great too. 😊<br />
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In early February, a few of my relatives and I decided it would be nice to head out to Bodega Bay to eat some seafood and to chill at the beach. It was kind of busy, windy (that was expected), but so calming. By the way have you've been to the <a href="https://fishetarianfishmarket.com/" target="_blank">Fishetarian</a>? If not, oooooh you must well at least when we are able to. Anyway, anyone else feel like their worries disappear momentarily when you're near the ocean? I can't wait to visit again. 😚<br />
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<i>Okay this next part might be a bit TMI so feel free to skip it.</i> Have any of you ever experienced a bladder infection or a UTI? I thought I was BUT my urinalysis came back negative / normal. There wasn't a burning sensation when I had to use the bathroom so I thought maybe my body and hormones were going haywire due to stress. It's been on and off since early February and now as of lately. I'm hoping to find some answers soon as it's been messing with my physical and mental state. I'm going nutty but trying to remain positive. </div>
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Near the end of February, my best friends and I planned a surprise San Diego bachelorette for our bride to be Somaly. It was tricky trying to make everything work but luckily everything did and she was surprised. <i>Yay! </i>Dadney, Dee, Leizl, and I drove all the way to San Diego and it wasn't that bad of a drive but I remember not sleeping at all but that's okay, I always expect not to sleep well when I'm not in an area I'm use to. Are you like that too?</div>
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Other than that, we did face masks, ate a lot of good food, went to the farmer's market, went out to dance but came back to Sierra's at 11pm (<i>we're too old to hang</i>), and so much more. I'm so happy we all were able to get together before everything went crazy. I miss my loves, let's video chat soon?</div>
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While I was gone on my trip, Adam and our friend Nick were working on shelving in our garage. I can't tell you how excited I was to see that we were able to organize and tidy up the garage a bit more. </div>
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On March 23rd, 2020, Adam and I celebrated 7 years of being together. We went on a hike to Crane Creek Regional Park and enjoyed some fresh air. The parks closed the very next day to the public so I'm glad we were able to at least take a hike. Afterward we drove home, made food (it was probably noodles of some sort but I honestly cannot recall), and watched some of our shows. It was a relaxing day but I'm glad to be able to spend quality time with one another.<br />
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On top of all the good, the bad, and the unknown, my heart has been aching. My grandma recently passed on Monday March 30th, 2020. I knew it would happen at some point but it still hurt. It's unfortunate our family in the states can't properly pay our respects and visit our family in Vietnam but when the time comes and I am able, I will be on the next flight. Thank you for all that you have done for our family. Love you dearly! 😊<br />
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Even though it has only been a few months, I have hope that we will all get through whatever struggles we are facing. May the next few months bring you some peace, clarity, and love. Hang in there friends and do whatever you must to stay sane.<br />
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Times are uncertain right now but if you're under quarantine and want to give yourself a break from the news, here are a few shows that you might not have seen yet. If you have any suggestions as well, I would love to hear.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l-yByZpaaM" target="_blank">Kingdom</a>: Let me just say, Korean's know how to do Zombie horror. With only two action packed seasons to binge and six episodes a season, you will be thoroughly entertained. The way the story unfolds keeps me constantly on the edge of my seat. I cannot wait until season 3! I hope they renew it because oh boy am I ready.</div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf8Oitp2W5U" target="_blank">Twin Peaks</a>: <i>(I couldn't find a good trailer but I this will do) </i>By far one of the most original masterpieces to have ever been made. It's as if you're watching a dream or a nightmare unfold into the real world. It's a crime and drama mixed with surrealism. Some shows such as Riverdale, Pretty Little Liars, Veronica Mars, Wayward Pines were all inspired by Twin Peaks.<br />
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If you haven't noticed by now, my favorite genres include crime, thriller, mystery, sci-fi, and horror but I wanted to share ones that I felt deserve the love. How many of these have you watched and what will you be adding to your "to watch" list? Happy watching!<br />
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Anny Tohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368106848696217198noreply@blogger.com0Santa Rosa, CA, USA38.440429 -122.714054838.241423000000005 -123.0367783 38.639435 -122.3913313tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149786146584888989.post-36502699350394398792020-01-01T11:05:00.001-08:002020-01-01T20:29:51.776-08:00My 2019 Review<div style="text-align: center;">
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2019 has felt like a roller coaster ride of emotions. First off I have been majorly slacking on my blog but to be honest I say that every other year so what's new? However this year has felt like the most craziest and busiest year yet so here's a look back at some of my most memorable moments and adventures in 2019.</div>
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1. I started off the year wanting to shop le ss, sustainable, and to be more conscious of what I purchase. If you're wanting or interested in making a few changes in your life, definitely check out my <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/shop/annytophotography?listId=MC67HKPJVLL1" target="_blank">favorite products</a> to make transitioning to a more sustainable life a bit easier. I honestly don't know why I didn't start sooner.</div>
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2. Adam and I celebrated our 6 year anniversary by driving to downtown <a href="http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=479" target="_blank">Sonoma State Historic Park</a> to explore. There's a lot to see and it's such a cute town that we love to visit. Afterward we spent a half hour deciding where to eat but eventually we ended up at our favorite Korean restaurant, Tov Tofu back in Santa Rosa. If you're in town, go and support them. They're incredibly sweet and their food is delicious! I can't believe our 7 years is coming up in March. I wonder what we will be up to? </div>
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3. This year I went on a lot more hikes and nature walks. Not only is it good for the soul but it's refreshing to breathe in some fresh air. I haven't gone on as many walks lately but once I'm done being a hermit, I'm heading back out with my dogs. Where are some of your favorite spots to go hiking, especially in Sonoma County?<br />
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4. In June, I had the best time traveling to New York for my girlfriend Leizl's bachelorette. From getting locked out of our hostel (ahem ahem Somaly) to watching Wicked (my first Broadway show!) There were so many hilarious and fun moments shared with my best friends. I truly can't imagine not having them in my life. I can't wait to visit New York again. It is one of my favorite cities. Have you been? If so where are your favorite spots to check out? I personally love the High Line and Central Park.<br />
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5. If you have been following my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annyto_/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> stories, you would know Adam and I have been on a Kombucha hunt for the best flavors. Currently our favorite brand is Kevita and their flavor Tart Cherry is delicious! I had a laugh with my mom when she tried a GT Synergy drink and her taste buds went crazy. Their drinks are our next favorite but they're much stronger so it might not be for everyone. If you're into Kombucha, what is your favorite brand and flavors?</div>
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6. During July and November, Adam and I hosted my cousin Cam and his wife Huyen's Gender Reveal party as well as their Baby Shower in our home. This was a big deal because we haven't had anyone over yet, let alone host two parties but they both ended up being a huge success. They were expecting a baby boy and we were ecstatic. It's been a busy year so it was great to meet the little guy in December. </div>
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7. Adam and I had our 2 year wedding anniversary photos shot in our home by none other than <a href="http://janacontrerasphotography.com/" target="_blank">Jana Contreras</a>. Not only is she talented but she is such a sweet friend and we love her. You can view some of our favorite shots <a href="http://www.annyto.com/2019/08/2yrweddinganniversary.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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8. During September, I celebrated and hosted my twin and best friend Cynthia's bachelorette in San Francisco. We stayed at Hotel Carlton, which was great and they had great breakfast food there as well. We went to Asia SF, explored pier 39, Japan town, ate plenty of delicious food and so much more. I was ecstatic everything went well because I had so much anxiety planning every detail but it was worth it.<br />
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9. Also, I celebrated my 30th (thir-tea) birthday during September and I honestly don't remember much. I know it involved taking some photos, family, and food but to be honest as I have gotten older, my short and long term memory have gotten worse. Woo.</div>
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10. In early November, I started getting hydrafacials from Tiffany of <a href="https://soulscapebody.com/" target="_blank">Soulscape Aesthetics</a>. Let me tell you, it was such a great experience and I can't wait for my next one in January. If you're in Petaluma, definitely do your self a favor and check her out. She's the sweetest and her space makes you feel at peace. She is most certainly worth it and it was nice to add to my skincare.</div>
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11. My nephew Damien was born on Friday December 13th at 9:49 am and he weighed in at 7 lbs 3 oz and 20 inches long. His birth was the second one that I have seen and it is terrifying and beautiful all at the same time. I can't wait to see him grow and to see how his personality changes. He's such a handsome little fella.<br />
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Overall I'm sure there are a million memories that I have forgotten to mention but like I said I don't have the best memory so blogging / journaling has always been helpful. I can't believe we are heading into a new decade! I wish you all a happy new year and best wishes.<br />
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August 5th was exactly 2 years ago today.<br />
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<b>Anny:</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;">If there's one thing I have learned during our second year of marriage, it would be patience. I know there's the saying "love is patient" or "patience is a virtue" and truly they are. Patience matters and I have learned and am still learning to be patient with Adam and myself. Love is not always rainbows and happy days. Love is hard at times. We are definitely not perfect but I believe we are imperfectly perfect for each other.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope to be more considerate in our relationship. I oftentimes have reacted impatiently when I would have to repeat my self and all that has done was lead to frustration for the both of us. With that said we have been making a conscious effort to be more understanding, patient, and kind towards each other. Truthfully, I find I am difficult to love at times. I have plenty of days where I will feel low and my negativity will flow onto Adam but despite it all, he has done his best to understand, love, and lift my spirits. I appreciate and am ever so grateful for him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To be able to walk side by side with one of my best friends is such a dream but then I have to pinch my self because it's our reality. His thoughtfulness, reassurance, support, and random hugs makes my heart sing. I don't always outwardly express my feelings but it means a lot. I cannot wait to see what our third year of marriage will bring. I may not be able to eloquently type out how I want to express myself but I try. Adam, your soul and mine align and I am so happy to be able to do life with you, my companion, my netflix watching husbando, my bubs. I love and cherish our time together. I love you and Happiest Anniversary!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So here we are again. Another year has flown by at a rate not dissimilar to Anny after I yell "the noodles are done". In other words, faster than should be allowed by law.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Despite the time flying, quite a lot has been accomplished this year. Our living room actually looks like a living room, the extra bedroom is stripped down to the floorboards awaiting it's upgrade and subsequent triumphant return, and Anny finished her office as well (technically started at the end of last year, but ran into 2019). Even our backyard has shaped up enough to host a small gender reveal party for Anny's cousin. I'm normally not one for hosting get togethers, but there is a bit of a sense of accomplishment in doing so since it's nice to see the all the work we've put in going to good use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Through all of this work, I think we've both learned to respect and understand each other's work flows better. For instance, I tend to plan plan plan, analyze, </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">then plan some more. Starting on a project only once I've thought the entire thing through, and likely working until the middle of the night once I've begun. Anny </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">on the other hand, in stark contrast, will tend to begin working immediately, but on smaller portions at once with a "go for it" attitude. We've gotten much </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">better at utilizing and combining the advantages of our differing approaches rather than looking at them as "doing it wrong". This has honestly helped us to </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">get so much more accomplished. Which in turn makes us both much happier.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Well that's it for me. I have no idea what Anny wrote, but that's part of the fun of these posts. Speaking of... Hey you, I love you more every day! Here's to two years!</span></span><br />
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To celebrate early, we had gone to the Bodega to go on a hike at Pinnacle Gulch as well as the beach. It was a beautiful Saturday and we couldn't have asked for better weather as it was a mixture of sunshine and a cool breeze. We worked up quite a sweat with all of the steps but oh man was it a breath of fresh air to go out and enjoy mother nature together. Now we are off to San Francisco to enjoy who knows what? Our plans are constantly changing because at first we were thinking the Exploratorium or Academy of Sciences. Either way I know we will have a great time as food is always involved and we get to explore. </div>
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If you follow my <a href="http://www.instagram.com/annyto_" target="_blank">instagram</a> or would like to, you can check out what adventures we will be up today. Also, if you would like to read last year's blog "<a href="http://www.annyto.com/2018/08/our-first-year-of-marriage.html" target="_blank">Our First Year of Marriage</a>" check it out. Have a beautiful week!<br />
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My home office tour is finally here! It's been a long time coming and I have been meaning to post this but knowing my self, I don't like posting when I'm not finished with a project. Honestly, I feel like I'm never going to be fully done since I'm going to be moving things around but for the most part, it's done. When I think about it, it's fun to see the process so that is why I felt the need to share. If you would like to check out what my room looked like before, check out my previous blog post: <a href="http://www.annyto.com/2018/12/officetransformationpart1.html" target="_blank">My Office Room Transformation</a> </div>
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For the overall feel of the room, I wanted a space that was cozy, organized, warm, and had a touch of mid century modern. My color palette consists of a lot of earthy, neutral, and warm tones so my room basically goes with what I like to wear and the rest of our home too. Home tour soon?<br />
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My goal is to add more plants and some shelving soon but I'm super indecisive on where to put everything. I want it all but we know that's not going to happen. Another thing I know for sure is when my space is tidy and organized, I feel more productive, inspired, and wanting to work. Otherwise, your girl will slack off a lot!<br />
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When you first walk into my office, you'll be greeted with a "good morning" from Asa. She is beautiful and cute but be warned, she's also crazy and an extremely messy roommate to have. Plus she doesn't even pay rent so what gives?</div>
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When I want to look alive and decent, I love to get ready at my vanity. I topped off my <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90278277/" target="_blank">IKEA</a> desk with a beautiful mirror I bought from a local Hospice Thrift Store. Basically a ton of my decor is from a variety of places: Ross, TJMaxx, Amazon, Cost Plus, Target, and Thrift Stores. You can view some of my finds <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/annytophotography" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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Now let me tell you about my grey mirror. I love the color and the look BUT be careful when purchasing mirrors from Ross. This one is janky and I will eventually replace it with a better quality mirror. Other than that, I adore my lovely authentic mid century chair. It was gifted to Adam and I by his mama. She's such a sweetheart! </div>
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If you're looking for a nice plant stand, you can find some good ones over at <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40258154/" target="_blank">IKEA</a>. I swear they have some of the best affordable finds and some nice plants too!</div>
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My desk. My sanctuary. My space. This is where I get all my editing, netflix watching, and computer work done. Fun fact, my desk use to belong to Adam when he was a child. I think that's just the cutest and it's rather spacious too so I love! If you peep to the right where my magazine rack is, I have displayed some of my published work. It's such a cool feeling to have my work published on the cover of magazines and international books. It's a nice reminder of how much my hard work has paid off.<br />
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All the corners of my room are my favorite. They are pieces of my personality and all the things I love. And yes I am well aware I need to steam out my curtains, shhhhhh.</div>
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As you can see I am ready for Autumn. Normally I pack away my sweaters, coats, etc., and swap them out for more Spring/Summer pieces (as seen on the left) but I have donated a bunch of my clothing which has helped simplified my wardrobe. I have been doing my best to be more conscious about how I purchase and to make sure it is sustainable, eco friendly, ethical, and a necessity. Don't get me wrong, there are times where I have the urge to treat my self but I play the game of "add to cart" and say "just kidding" all the damn time. Instead I spend my earnings on delicious food, my pets, and on Adam. I would rather spend it on others anyway.</div>
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Anyway, they say the "best things take time." I don't know who "they" are but they're obviously not wrong. I hope you enjoyed my office room tour as I enjoyed writing it up for you. Maybe it will give you ideas for your own creative space and or home. Either way, thank you for taking the time to read and have a lovely week.<br />
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Anny Tohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368106848696217198noreply@blogger.com2Sonoma County, CA, USA38.5779555 -122.9888318999999837.7822435 -124.27972539999998 39.3736675 -121.69793839999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149786146584888989.post-39833680901759231482019-06-21T13:30:00.001-07:002019-06-21T17:43:51.940-07:00My Favorite Editing Apps <div style="text-align: center;">
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One of the questions I get asked often is not only how I edit my photos but what programs / apps I like to use to make my Instagram stories and photos more appealing. If a photo is taken with my DSLR I import them into Lightroom to do some culling. I can take a million photos but maybe only like 5 of them. I edit using my own presets and then I will open up my photos into Photoshop to do more detailed editing such as skin retouching, removing of flyaway hairs, and use my own photoshop actions (which is pretty much presets) etc., to top off the finishing touches. Otherwise, a lot of my photos on my instagram feed is edited using certain apps to keep my feed looking consistent.</div>
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I don't have one single way to edit my photos because with lighting, location, and colors, it makes it so I have to cater to each individual image to match my feed. I tend to lean towards rich, moody, and earthy tones but occasionally love a pop of color or vintage look. Most of the apps are free but there are filters and options in which you would have to pay but I find it to be worth it as I enjoy playing around with all of them. Do keep in mind that I have only used these apps on an iOS device so I am not entirely sure how well they work for android but I did check on Adam's (aka my husband) phone and it seems you should be able to download and use the apps just fine.</div>
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+ <b><a href="https://afterlight.co/" target="_blank">Afterlight 2</a> - </b>I like the filter "Juniper" but love to custom make my own and add a flare of "dust" to give my photos a vintage vibe. I must say I use this app and A Color Story the most when it comes to editing photos on my phone. It is $2.99.</div>
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+ <b><a href="https://acolorstory.com/" target="_blank">A Color Story</a> </b> - I love using this app to plan out my posts and my favorite filters are under "Fawn" but I love how you can custom make your own for what works for you. You can also add filters to videos as well which is a plus.</div>
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+ <b><a href="https://vsco.co/" target="_blank">VSCO</a> - </b>I like the filter "M5" at +7.0. I don't use VSCO as much but I love to mess with it.</div>
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+ <b><a href="https://unfoldstori.es/" target="_blank">Unfold</a> - </b>This was the first app I used for templates and it remains a favorite to this day. I love that you can preview how your stories will look as well.</div>
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+ <b><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryzenrise.storyart&hl=en_US" target="_blank">StoryArt</a> </b>- If you want a ton of variety when it comes to templates for your photos / insta stories, this one has that and animated ones!</div>
+ <b><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/storyluxe/id1324447436" target="_blank">Storyluxe</a> </b>- As you can tell I like my templates because you can never have too many, right?<br />
+ <b><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/8mm-vintage-camera/id406541444" target="_blank">8mm</a></b> - If you're into vintage styled videos, this one's it.<br />
+ <b><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kirakira/id955687901" target="_blank">KiraKira</a></b> - If you want your videos to have a bit of sparkle in them then KiraKira is a fun one to apply. It is $0.99.<br />
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Anyway I hope that was somewhat helpful as I always found the editing process to be super fun! Seeing before and after's are also nice so I wanted to end this blog post with a few examples. Scroll on down and also let me know what your favorite editing apps are! </div>
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Golden Filters: Jadeite 58</div>
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Picnic Filters: Tiramisu 50</div>
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Story Art App for Collage - Film Pro 2 </div>
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Tool: Bright - 45</div>
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Tool: Vibrance 13</div>
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Tool: Highlight 79</div>
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Fawn Filter: Corduory 52</div>
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My Dumbo photo is more subtle with editing as the photo was taken slightly underexposed but knowing me I love my warmer tones and wanted to bump it up a bit. </div>
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Thank you for taking the time to read and I hope you have a very happy Friday and first day of Summer!!</div>
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<br />Anny Tohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368106848696217198noreply@blogger.com0Sonoma County, CA, USA38.5779555 -122.9888318999999837.7822435 -124.27972539999998 39.3736675 -121.69793839999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149786146584888989.post-14580801367448835402019-04-22T12:46:00.001-07:002020-07-17T15:50:54.333-07:00How to Shop More Sustainable and Ethical Fashion<div style="text-align: center;">
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In celebration of Earth day, I wanted to talk about how I shop more sustainable and ethically made clothing. Last year I watched a documentary called <a href="https://truecostmovie.com/" target="_blank">"The True Cost"</a> and it showcased how fast fashion industries have been depleting the earth's resources and have used slave labor to cut costs on the end consumer. If you haven't watched it, I highly recommend checking it out because it has opened my eyes and has inspired my way of living. Since the beginning of 2019, I have made a conscious effort to try and shop more slow fashion, which is the process and resources required to make sustainable and ethically made clothing. I wanted to do my part and help out the planet by being more mindful of where I am shopping and not to impulse buy. </div>
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Sustainable clothing is durable and suitable for many seasons and they're often made from eco-friendly fabrics which include recycled or reused material. Sustainable companies also pay their workers a fair wage and provide decent working conditions. From what I have researched, the greenest fabrics consist of renewable fibers which are easy to grow and produce. They would use limited water, energy, and are recyclable. Generally I keep an eye out for these type of fabrics whenever I shop.</div>
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<li><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://matethelabel.com/" target="_blank">Mate The Label</a> </b><span style="text-align: left;">- They are based in Los Angeles and I love their vintage inspired graphics but what I love most is their cozy joggers. I recently bought <a href="https://matethelabel.com/products/the-tyler-thermal-jogger-bone?variant=18423243866208" target="_blank">The Tyler Thermal Jogger in Bone</a> / <a href="https://matethelabel.com/products/the-tyler-thermal-jogger-terracotta?variant=18423245275232" target="_blank">The Tyler Thermal Jogger in Terracotta</a> and they are so comfy! (FYI, I bought these when they were having a sale!) Their linen line just dropped so you already know I’ll be adding a few pieces to my wish-list. </span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://www.dazeyla.com/" target="_blank">Dazey LA</a></b> - They are also based in Los Angeles and made to order in LA. Dani, the owner of the brand is not only such a sweetheart but her passion in slow fashion, her work ethic, and empowering women of all shapes and sizes is admirable. Her shop includes not only her girl power designs but also other fellow female owned small businesses as well. She was the one who introduced Slow Fashion to me and inspired me to watch “The True Cost”. </span><span style="text-align: center;">If you follow Dazey LA on social media platforms, Dani brings up a lot of interesting topics to discuss from slow fashion, embracing our bodies, mental health awareness, and so many more pressing issues. </span></li>
<li><b><a href="https://www.wholesomeculture.com/" target="_blank">Wholesome Culture</a></b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> - </span>Although not all their pieces are completely sustainable, they have been working their ways towards it. Their brand inspires a cruelty-free lifestyle and I love how when you make a purchase, they give back a part of their profits towards animal rescues and environmental organizations. These were a few of my favorites: <a href="https://www.wholesomeculture.com/collections/best-sellers/products/help-more-bees-plant-more-trees-clean-the-seas-tee" target="_blank">Help More Bees, Plant More Trees, Clean The Seas Shirt in Gold (There's an organic version of this now)</a> / <a href="https://www.wholesomeculture.com/collections/best-sellers/products/peace-starts-with-empathy-t-shirt" target="_blank">Peace Starts With Empathy in White and Black</a> / <a href="https://www.wholesomeculture.com/collections/best-sellers/products/to-all-the-animals-i-havent-adopted-yet-im-comin-for-yall-tee" target="_blank">To All The Animals I Haven't Adopted Yet I'm Comin' For Y'all in Light Gray</a> </li>
<li><b><a href="https://kotn.com/" target="_blank">KOTN</a></b> - (Pronounced Cotton) is a Canadian Based company who works directly with Egyptian cotton farmers to source materials for their clothing. Not only does this benefits us as a buyer but the farmer is also able to get paid fairly for all their hard work. Their simplistic styles are similar to that of Everlane which makes layering and pairing clothing easily. There's something for both men and women. I am currently waiting to purchase a few basics from them but practically everything in my size (small) is sold out. </li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">Lastly, it's not a brand but more of shopping vintage / second hand shops. I find etsy to have a ton of goodies as well as local shops plus it makes it even more fun to shop because you never know what you'll find. It's an adventure every time even if you end up buying something or nothing at all. </span></li>
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On top of fashion, there has been other ways I have been trying to live more sustainable and you can too. For the past six years, I have been eating less meat (thanks to Adam, he's vegetarian so a lot of dishes we eat or make are plant based), bringing our own reusable shopping bags to shop, showering together, using stainless steel straws, not going out for boba drinks (which was kind of hard for me because I love milk tea) and instead making it at home because the amount of plastic we use every day is ridiculous and I want to do less with it. Here are a few of my favorite <a href="http://www.amazon.com/shop/annytophotography" target="_blank">eco-friendly products</a> that has helped me with building a more sustainable lifestyle. </div>
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What ways are you living a more sustainable life? I would love to hear! Happy Earth Day and I hope you all have a wonderful week. </div>
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Hi! We are only a few days away until it's officially 2019 and I wanted to reflect back at how much life has changed this year. One of my goals was to blog more and I somewhat succeeded with like one or two blog posts a month. That's BIG for me because I'm absolutely horrible. I hope to continue sucking a little less and blogging a little more. If you have any suggestions on what you would like to read, feel free to leave a comment. Trust me, they're appreciated. </div>
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Here's a look back at some of my <b>favorite </b>memories and realizations of 2018.<br />
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1. The beginning of 2018 was a memorable and chilly one. My family and I decided to go to Tahoe to enjoy the snow. I remember waking up (actually we hardly slept) at about 3:00AM and started driving to our destination. The sun rise was mesmerizing and the trip there was a breeze. It was Adam and my first trip together to the snow and when we arrived, we slept until 1:30PM while everyone else went snowboarding. I know so exciting but we eventually explored around and found such beautiful spots. As of right now, our next trip is this Saturday and I can't wait! </div>
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2. We celebrated Chinese Vietnamese New Year in San Jose and of course I had to get some boba, free cotton candy, and lots of food. This was also the year I decided to chop off most of my hair and it was at one point shorter than this. I LOVED the change and am now debating if I want to grow it out or get it shorter again. No bangs though because those were a hassle to style. Thoughts?</div>
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3. My god daughter Aria took her first steps at the end of February and celebrated her one year birthday in March. I can't believe she's turning two in a few months! I'm obsessed beyond words with her and would never give her back to her parents if I could. Honestly watching her grow, learn, and become more of a human has been such a beautiful and surreal experience. I can't wait to have my own little mini Adam or Anny. ☺We have already thought of names. 😉</div>
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4. This year I went to The Museum of Ice Cream, The Color Factory, The Conservatory of Flowers, and China Town while in San Francisco. Lots of joyful adventures with not only Adam but some of my family as well. I can't wait for more outings in the new year. I need them or I get restless and it doesn't even have to be far, just different from my norm.<br />
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5. I went to my first photography meet up as a model at Muir Beach and met a ton of talented and sweet photographers. I don't know if I would do it again because it's kind of overwhelming but I wanted to push myself to try new things and to be more social. If you know me I am an introvert so this was a fun change. I loved that we went out to eat at Super Burger afterward. You can never go wrong with food!</div>
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6. This year will also be my last year in my twenties. I'll pretend I'm 23 like my brother, Kevin for the next few years. Anyway like most of my resolutions I hope to be more active so I can have less body aches and to be more healthy. This includes drinking a ton more water because I need to stay hydrated. Also I REALLY NEED TO SLOW DOWN ON THE SWEETS! I have been struggling a bit with bloat for the past year. Honestly, I think it's me eating late in the night and my birth control pills. I need to be more mindful of what I am putting in to my body and nourish with much more love and exercise. On the flip side, I love that I have more meat on my body. People have always told me how skinny I was and that my body looked like it was as fragile as a pretzel. Well, not any more! 😝 Now I am just older and more tired.<br />
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7. If you haven't read my last blog post, we have been working hard on my new office space in our home as well as our home in general. Lots of paint jobs, tossing out things we no longer needed, and cleaning like mad. You can <a href="http://www.annyto.com/2018/12/officetransformationpart1.html" target="_blank">click here</a> to check out the first part of my office room transformation. Part two will be posted in the beginning of January!<br />
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8. In August, Adam and I celebrated <a href="http://www.annyto.com/2018/08/our-first-year-of-marriage.html" target="_blank">our 1st wedding anniversary</a> and had our photos taken by my friend Jana Contreras. We ventured out to Point Reyes and had such a blast. I can't wait for 2019's photo shoot. I'm already planning out ideas. On the topic of photo shoots, Adam and I also had our first paid shoot together with Richard Wood for La Soie Bridal. We endured 100+ degree weather at Park Winters but we used the money we made for a new couch.<br />
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9. Photography has been busy and productive. I have had so many amazing opportunities and have worked with plenty of awesome brands, met new, and worked with old clients. I am forever in love with what I get to do. For 2019, I plan to take more breaks throughout the year. Saying "no" is tough because I am a people pleaser but I must not over do it with bookings, especially around the holidays. On top of that I want to create more for the hell of it and to photograph my family any chance I can.<br />
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What are some of your favorite memories from 2018 and goals for the new year? Better yet do you set them or do you go with the flow? I haven't changed in that aspect of my life because I love lists and crossing off all my to do's. Like I said last year "You can't go after what you want in life if you don't even know what it is. Jot them down." Whatever your goals are, I am rooting for you to succeed and am wishing you the very best and a happy almost new year. 😼<br />
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Anny</div>
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WOW my office room transformation is finally up. I'm not kidding when I tell you this season has been one of my busiest yet. Still, I know not an excuse to not keep up with my blog but I hate half assing (Is this even a verb? It is now!) a post just because I want to create content. My office is not finished by any means and I'm sure it will never be because if you know me I am so damn picky when it comes to how I decorate. In the mean time, enjoy the process of my cousin Dung and husband Adam ripping apart my room and making it such a lovely space for me to create and edit in to dead of night. I am SO grateful. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first step was to empty out the room as much as we could and prepare it for our new flooring. We definitely needed a change so out with the old and in with the new.<br />
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I was editing in the living room for months so this was a nice and needed transition. I honestly can't work in a space unless I feel inspired and motivated. I haven't really talked about it but I was in a major funk for a few months and have only started feeling better the last two months. Maybe it also has to do with the weather as well but either way I'll save that topic for another time. As of now I am incredibly happy to be able to refresh in a new space.</div>
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Pooped out and I seriously can't believe it's almost Christmas already. Have you finished your shopping or what traditions do you and your family celebrate? Thank you for being patient with me as I know I'm a sucky blogger but now that I have my own space I feel more inspired than ever. Happy holidays my love!<br />
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Lately I have been craving potato soup and I asked Adam if he wanted it and surely enough, he did. He hasn't been getting enough sleep and was feeling under the weather so I thought something filling and warm would help. Not only is potato soup super easy to make but it is comforting, rich, flavorful, and creamy. I wanted to provide both an instant pot version (one that I loosely follow) as well as one where you can make right on your stove top. By the way, I'm an instant pot lover if you couldn't tell. I bought mine from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLYWNYQ/?ref=exp_annytophotography_lv_dp_vv_d" target="_blank">Amazon</a> if you were interested in purchasing one as well. You're welcome. </div>
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1 tablespoon butter</div>
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1 medium onion, diced</div>
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3 cloves garlic, minced</div>
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2 cups of low sodium chicken broth</div>
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2 medium / large sized russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes </div>
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2 teaspoons salt (more or less to taste)</div>
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1 tablespoon flour (to thicken the soup) </div>
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2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (I used sharp cheddar) </div>
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2 - 3 slices of zucchini<br />
2 cups of shredded carrots (I'm lazy so I buy mine from Trader Joes)</div>
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Sliced green onions </div>
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Chives</div>
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Bacon (cooked and chopped but I didn't use them this time)<br />
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1. Heat a large stockpot / soup pot over medium-high heat (I personally use a 6 qt dutch oven pot) </div>
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2. Add butter to pot and saut<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">é</span></span> the onion for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until soft and then add the garlic and saut<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">é</span> for an extra 1 minute. </div>
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3. Stir the flour into the mixture and saut<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">é for 1 minute. </span></div>
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4. Then add chicken broth, water, milk, and potatoes to the pot. Stir until the potatoes are softened. Make sure to stir the soup regularly. </div>
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4. Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer then reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Make sure to stir the soup regularly every few minutes so the bottom of the pot doesn't burn.</div>
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5. Once the potatoes are soft, stir in the cheddar cheese and salt. Add more salt to taste if needed. </div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">For my favorite instant pot recipe to follow, please check out <a href="https://belleofthekitchen.com/2018/01/11/instant-pot-loaded-potato-soup/" target="_blank">Belle of The Kitchen</a>. I mostly followed her recipe but changed a few things like throwing in zucchini among a few other ingredients. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">Hope you guys enjoy! Until my next post...which I know I said I would have up this weekend but it's been a crazy week of trying to catch up with all my edits so my focus has been on that but I promise it will be up super soon. I appreciate all the love. Now go make yourself some comfort soup and eat up!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">XOXO,</span></span></div>
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Well hello there, how do you do on this Friday afternoon? I hope you find yourself well. If not, plenty of hugs and positive energy being sent your way. It's been a crazy few months and if you follow my personal <a href="http://www.instagram.com/annyto_" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, you may know my husband Adam and I have been working hard on our home and especially my office room. That will be shown in my next post and I'm quite excited to share. Don't worry I plan to have that post up by next week. I'm trying to jump back in to blogging again as I have a bit more time now and honestly I missed it.<br />
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Last month, I celebrated my 29th birthday on September 26th. I didn't have any real plans but woke up wanting to go to IKEA. If you know me you know I love IKEA and this time around I bought a few pieces for my office and home. It's cool, you get a free meal for your birthday so I had to take advantage of that offer. Later in the evening, Adam and I decided to go to Sol Food to eat more because food is life. Once we got home Adam surprised me with a birthday card, a cupcake, and a Popsicle mold set. It's the little things that count and I loved the gesture. He warms my cold heart.<br />
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A few days later, my brother Kevin and I decided to have a joint birthday celebration. It was a hot pot style dinner surrounded with family so you know it was great and magically delicious. I can't believe how much older everyone is becoming. Like time, please slow down for a minute.<br />
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It's been a busy season in regards to photography and I am incredibly grateful. Just last week I shot at the pumpkin patches 5 out of 7 days. With that said, I have been doing my best to stay afloat and not drown in all my editing because this time of the year is absolutely amazing and overwhelming all at the same time. Also, I need to create for myself much more than I have been. My creative juices have been feeling neglected. </div>
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Recently Adam and I have gotten into the Netflix series, Ozark. It's pretty crazy, dramatic, and entertaining to watch. If you don't know what it's about, check out the trailer <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hAXVqrljbs" target="_blank">here</a> but basically it has to do with money laundering, a ton of drama between a family and the cartel, and so much more craziness. Also I just finished the Netflix show <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9OzG53VwIk" target="_blank">The Haunting of Hill House</a> with my brother and oh my god, AMAZING. If you're into horror, thriller, well written story telling, and suspense then check this out! I have goosebumps thinking about it. I will be rewatching it with Adam soon. What are some good shows you have seen lately? Do share please.<br />
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I think I have been fighting getting sick for the past month or so. When I wake up, the right side of my ear running down to the right side of my throat itches. That and the roof of the right side of my mouth. It has been like this for the past two weeks. I think it's my sinuses but it's been a bother. Any remedies? I should probably get it checked eventually. I definitely need to take much better care of my self. The feeling of waking up exhausted is tiring so I need to make some changes, for one not going to bed as often as I do at 3AM / 4AM.<br />
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Other than that, I need to learn to take more breaks, create for myself, and enjoy more family time. However, I am looking forward to the holidays so I can spend it with family and friends. I need it desperately. That and a boba drink. (which I have a gift card to T4 so you know I'm going to be using it soon. Thanks <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_jennaayv/" target="_blank">Jenni</a>!) </div>
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I know my post was probably a bit messy but that's about the gist of what has been happening. Anyways I wanted to end today's post with some cuteness. This is my god daughter Aria for those of you who don't know. She's the light of my life and I melt every time I see her sassy little face. I want to squish her cheeks, so cute. Have a great rest of your week everyone. I wish you all the best! You got this! </div>
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First of all I wanted to wish my brother Kevin the sweetest 23rd birthday ever. It's a pleasure to watch you grow, working hard, living life, and still be the weird sibling that you are. You never miss the chance to scare the living soul out of me. I hate you for that yet I love you just as much. It's crazy when we complete each other's sentences or will give each other "the look" when we are thinking the same damn thing. You truly are my brother and have grown to be a great friend. We may argue at times but it's all out of love and stubbornness. No matter what, I will always have your back.<br />
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Our tv and movie nights are the best. I look forward to them each week. To be honest, we watch a LOT of movies. I feel like we have seen them all. Of all the birthday wishes you receive today, mine will be the most incredible. Why? Because I am your sister and we are most likely going to go out to celebrate with delicious eats and drinks. You drink, I mainly eat. If there's any advice I could give you (not that you asked for it but.....) it would be to enjoy your experiences in life, good or bad and to try something new. Life's about living so live it up!</div>
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I'm thankful mom and dad had you because I could never imagine life without you. I'm proud of you brother and I love you. I wish you ALL the best in the whole entire universe and that you live a healthy, happy, and fulfilled life.<br />
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Here are a few birthday wishes I gathered from the family. Enjoy!<br />
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<i>"Happy Birthday Kevin!! Each year you get buffer and buffer, I wonder if the weight of the expectations to stay swole are too heavy for you to uphold." - <b>Salyna </b></i><br />
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<i>"Happy Birthday Kevin! Thank you for your support over the years. Behind your more quiet and stoic exterior, is a guy looking towards his future and enjoying life. In my eyes, you are just so cool! I'm so grateful to have grown up with you. Happy Birthday." - <b>Robert</b> </i><br />
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<i>"Happiest of birthdays Kevin!! And to many more to come! You have come a long way from our days on the tennis courts to becoming the gentleman you are today!!! (Even though you dress like a "bro") Here's to a lifetime of happiness to you mister, cheers!" - <b>Angel</b> </i><br />
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<i>"Happy Birthday Kevin! We gettin' old out here. You were always the brother that I wanted growing up. Stay up, hope you have a great birthday. </i><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">🎉</span><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">🎂</span><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">🎉</span><i>" - <b>Michael </b></i><br />
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<i>"HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEVIN! It's so crazy, I mean I knew everyone was getting old but paying closer attention now that your birthday is here, you're old old now. Emphasized. I will never forget our family adventures growing up and looking back at it, all I remember is your rat tail, haha. You should bring that back!! I'm so lucky to have grown up with you, even when the distance was in the way. You were always one of the people I looked forward to seeing because you giggled about everything. You were that cool uncle, even though for years I strongly believed we were cousins. As you continue to sprout like a beansprout, I hope we can turn up as a family when I am 21! Furthermore, I'm hoping your birthday is not just another birthday but a brighter one. You know your family loves you to pieces and I wish could celebrate your oldness. Have fun and BE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE! No drinking and driving. I love you Kevin. </i><span class="emoji" style="border: 0px; font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">💙</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><i>" - <b>Mindy </b></i><br />
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<i>"Dear Kevin To, Happy Birthday! I wish you all the best in your life and career. I hope to see you and your family again the in the near future. From your cousin, Nhien. P.S. I know it's been quite a while but do you still watch Spongebob?" - <b>Nhien</b> </i><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">😜 </span><br />
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<i>"Hey Kevin, it's your 23rd birthday today and I wish you all the best! Getting old is not bad because you can legally drink, haha. Anyways, as you're turning 23, I hope you will always be happy like you are now. I hope you will graduate soon and get a good job so you can make more $ for food and for making your car louder. Can't wait to go back to Vietnam and to travel anywhere else with you, Anny, and Adam. Happy Birthday cuz! </i><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">🎉</span><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">🎉</span><i>" - <b>Nghi </b></i><br />
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<i>"It's already been one year of being actual bros and I couldn't have asked for a more awesome one! You obviously know you mean the world to Anny, but seriously, you're just a stand up guy all around. So I guess just keep being you because it's working out fine. P.S. Let's have more business endeavors in the future. I think we'd work well together. </i><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">👊</span><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">👊</span><i> " - <b>Adam </b> </i><br />
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<i>"Happy Birthday Kevin!! </i><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">🎂</span><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">🎂</span><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">🎂 </span><i>23 is going to be great...and if you're like me, it's going to make you go to bed by 9PM. Lol.</i><i>" </i><i>- <b>My Y</b></i><br />
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<i>"Happy Birthday Kevin! Hope you have a wonderful day filled with family, food, and festivity!" - <b>Duc </b></i><br />
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<i>"Happy Birthday Kevin! Wish you all the best." - <b>Pim</b> </i><br />
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<i>"Happy Birthday Kevin! I wish you the best of luck in life and I hope you build that race car you always wanted. I want your civic si to be the fastest in town. I hope you reach your fitness goals so you can baby oil your self up and win some competitions." - <b>Pepper</b></i><br />
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<i>"Hello Kevin! Happy Birthday. We love you! </i><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">❤️</span><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">🎉</span><span style="font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "notocoloremoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">😘</span><i>" - <b>Mom </b></i><br />
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<i>"Happy Birthday Kevin and I wish you will have a good job after graduating. - <b>Dad </b></i><br />
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On August 5th 2017, Adam and I tied the knot and now it's been a year but hey at least we didn't drive each other too crazy. I must admit, marriage has been a roller coaster. We have discovered and learned more about one another and some days we would get along swimmingly and others not so much. Marriage is far from perfect but honestly I love Adam so much more each day and I wouldn't want to spend the rest of my life with anyone else. Happy Anniversary, my darling!</div>
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We started our day by getting Adam's usual coffee and our groceries because you know, we must have food. Originally we had the plan of checking out the Winchester Museum but we wanted to save that for another day. Plus, we woke up kind of late because we're late sleepers. 😉 We went on a movie date to watch Christopher Robin and it was such a cute, heartfelt, and funny movie. We loved it! We ended our day walking my pups, getting a slush with boba, and cuddles. You can say we kept it pretty low key but it was nice because we wanted to spend quality time together. </div>
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A few days before we had our photos done by my talented friend, Jana. We drove out to Point Reyes and shot in the back of Adam's Subaru. I thought it would be cute to have ourselves a little picnic. It was a lovely drive and we had a blast catching the sunset. The weather was a bit chilly but we love the colder weather anyways so all was grand.</div>
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We climbed over fences, got swarmed by mosquitoes near the marshlands, chatted a whole bunch of what TV shows were our favorites, life happenings, and had some yummy sandwiches that Adam had made. Overall, it was a successful shoot and I was thinking it would be fun to do every year for our anniversary. Did I also mention our photos came out so cute? Jana is such a dream and we had the best time. Thank you again for capturing this time in our lives. We will cherish these forever!</div>
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I thought I would end this post with what each Adam and I have learned about being married to one another, what we look forward to in our relationship, and a few photos to celebrate our love. </div>
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<b>ANNY: </b>Plenty of times, Adam and I would look at one another and think "What the heck! We are for real married." I mean, we still do that now. Honestly, realizing that you are in a partnership with your significant other is kind of crazy but it feels right. We've accomplished a lot over the year and it's awesome to look back on how far we have come as not only individuals but as companions. We made decisions on what colors to paint the house, what furniture will work, and what will we have for dinner. Trust me, that last one is going to come up quite a lot. </div>
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Marriage, although wonderful can be challenging too especially when it comes to compromising and making decisions. 😄 Being married has been loads of work and learning to flow together as a team. I have learned that doing your best to be kind, understanding, and to be patient with your partner is of utmost importance. There will be times where you will get on each other nerves and it certainly has happened in our relationship. No one is perfect and trying to understand one another and doing your best to communicate your wants as well as needs is key. </div>
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Adam is truly an outstanding best friend, husband, and my soul mate. He puts up with my stubbornness as I put up with his. My only wish moving forward is to try to always be respectful, loving, and showing our appreciation for one another. I love all the little and big memories we have created together and can't wait for more. My love for him is infinite and I am truly grateful for his love. </div>
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<b>ADAM: </b>So s<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">omehow it's already been a year. It's amazing how fast time can go by. We've done quite a lot this year, though it feels like we've made most of the major progress happen in the second half of it. Here are a couple of things I've learned since our blur of a wedding day.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">In any relationship, the people involved are going to have different ways of doing even the most mundane of things. It could even be something as simple as the way you fold your clothes. What I've learned is that if there is something that you personally do in one way, and you aren't greatly attached to it, then let your partner do it their way. Hopefully it should help them feel a little more at home. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">On to the more personal things.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Anny and I have very different personalities. My personality is fairly outgoing and sociable but I am easily (and happily) capable of entertaining myself with very little human contact. I'm very content </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">being by myself, spending my time toiling away at a project, or reading for hours, learning about a topic or subject that interests me. Anny has a much more boisterous personality than I do, and as you can imagine, this contrast can have interesting results.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Often I'll be deep into my own thoughts and she will come bounding in, breaking my focus like a freight train running through a zen garden. Some days I respond with a semi-blank stare, not unlike a librarian who's caught you breaking the silence. Sometimes however, just sometimes... That stare turns unexpectedly into a smile as I go in for the surprise tickle. I've learned to be not be serious ALL of the time and to take advantage of freely acting like an idiot once in a while. The laughing is good for you, trust me. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Lastly I've learned to guard my blankets with my life, otherwise they WILL be taken (along with 90% of the bed).</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">We always used to say that we balanced each other out. She would lift me up, and I would keep her grounded (seriously, she would actually float off). It's a bit of a yin and yang type of dynamic, but in my mind, through that contrast comes great perspective and possibility. Looking forward to seeing everything that we can accomplish together! Probably take over the world. Erm, ignore that last bit, you didn't hear anything. But in all seriousness, if you find someone who you truly love, don't let the little stuff bother you. It's a tiny price to pay for someone who understands and cares about you at such a deep level. Anny and I are very different people, yet we absolutely are a match at a fundamental level.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">PS: Just a little tip to anyone reading: Learn to cook, it's an extremely fast way to someone's heart. Besides, who can be mad when they're greeted by delicious food :)</span><br />
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Anny Tohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368106848696217198noreply@blogger.com4Point Reyes National Seashore, 1 Point Reyes-Petaluma Rd, Inverness, CA 94937, USA38.0722847 -122.8817367000000312.957032699999996 -164.19033070000003 63.187536699999995 -81.573142700000034tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149786146584888989.post-81010266120705927432018-07-31T14:57:00.001-07:002018-08-08T13:46:29.958-07:00My Favorite Places To Shop Online<div style="text-align: center;">
Surprise (kind of) blog post! Today I wanted to share where I find all my online fashion finds, home decor, and every day essentials. I have been trying to not shop as much but when I want to treat myself or just have to, these are a few of the stores I have been digging. Hope you find some new shops to check out.<br />
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1. <b><a href="https://www.vergegirl.com/" target="_blank">Verge Girl</a></b>: By far one of my newest favorite shops. They're trendy yet still classic. I especially love their wrap dresses and jewelry. I will say their price point is a bit on the higher end but it's okay to splurge and treat yourself every so often. Plus the quality is great! I'm anxiously waiting to get this <a href="https://www.vergegirl.com/products/lady-like-icon-tie-front-maxi-dress?variant=12827909947435" target="_blank">dress</a> in the mail. Crossing my fingers it will be here in time for our One Year Wedding Anniversary. 😇<br />
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2. <b><a href="https://share.fashionnova.com/x/Ylo5LF" target="_blank">Fashion Nova</a></b>: It's no surprise I adore Fashion Nova. They have some of the best deals and edgiest styles. I tend to lean more towards their basics, solids, and jeans. My <a href="https://www.fashionnova.com/collections/high-waisted-jeans/products/dark-blue-classic-high-waist-skinny-jeans" target="_blank">high waisted jeans</a> and <a href="https://www.fashionnova.com/products/finally-came-around-overralls-dark-denim" target="_blank">overalls</a> from their shop are some of my favorites. Also, I feel like there's a little something for everyone.<br />
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3. <b><a href="https://www.showpo.com/" target="_blank">Showpo</a>: </b>I have been shopping from Showpo for years now and they carry such gorgeous, feminine, and chic styles. I have gotten a few lingerie pieces, my <a href="https://www.showpo.com/us/off-the-grid-kimono-in-white" target="_blank">white kimono</a>, and some going out dresses, as well as rompers. The quality is wonderful and I love a ton of the options they offer for all sizes.<br />
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4. <b><a href="https://www.dazeyla.com/" target="_blank">Dazey LA</a>: </b>Alright, so if you're into color, empowerment, quirky fashion, and kick ass graphic tee's. This is the shop for you! My velvet bell bottoms are some of the most comfiest pants ever. I could live in them. Also, their shirts are the coziest!<br />
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5. <b><a href="https://www.dollskill.com/" target="_blank">Dolls Kill</a></b>: Now what can I say about this store? They're really out there with their style so for me, it's normally a hit or miss but I have found some of the coolest fashion and shoes! They also carry For Love and Lemons, Tiger Mist, <a href="https://www.dollskill.com/lazy-oaf-rainbow-roll-neck-jumper.html" target="_blank">Lazy Oaf</a> and a whole bunch of other brands. I love how different they are from all the rest. 😉<br />
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<b>6. <a href="https://www.culk.co/" target="_blank">Culk</a></b>: I only have good things to say about this brand. I love how laid back, comfy, and amazing they are. I practically wear their clothing every day. You can ask Adam, he knows. ❤ Their gear showcases their love for San Francisco, Seattle, and more. I love the fact that they have unisex options as well. Check them out, guys!<br />
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<b>7. <a href="https://storedogdog.net/" target="_blank">Dog Dog</a></b>: If you love anime, all things cuteness, and unique styles then Dog Dog is wonderful. Shipping does take some time as they ship from China but I think they're well worth the wait. I especially love my <a href="https://storedogdog.net/collections/sale/products/shoulderless-knitted-crop-top" target="_blank">white off the shoulder top</a> and a few pull over sweaters I have purchased in previous months.<br />
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<b><br />8. <a href="https://www.wayfair.com/" target="_blank">Wayfair</a>: </b>So I have heard about Wayfair for the longest time but only recently Adam and I have bought a <a href="https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/wade-logan-spirit-lake-sleeper-loveseat-wdln1272.html" target="_blank">couch</a> from them. They have so many options for all things home and I love how easy their site is to navigate. Definitely check them out! I'll be ordering more from them super soon and can't wait to share how our living room decorating has been going.<br />
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<b>9.</b> <b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/annytophotography?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh" target="_blank">Amazon</a></b>: Also, not a surprise but I shop on Amazon ALL THE TIME. I have prime so it makes things so much easier as I don't like to go out to the stores to shop. I'm very much a home body so this fulfills my introverted soul. Click on the Amazon link to view what items are my favorites because there's a little bit of everything. 😼<br />
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<b>10</b>. <b><a href="https://society6.com/" target="_blank">Society 6</a></b>: This is one of the coolest artsy stores out there! They are SO many creative artists. There are options for curtains, bed duvets, mouse pads, rugs, towels, and so much more. I have my shop of prints and other fun goodies up for sale on Society6. If you're into my work, <a href="https://society6.com/annytophotography" target="_blank">Click here</a>.<br />
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Today we are going to be talking about BROWS! Specifically, microbladed brows. You may have heard about this craze by now but if you haven't, keep reading because I'll go over all the details of what it is, the cost, the pain, the healing process, and all I have learned from my experiences on perfecting the brows.<br />
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Microblading is a semi-permanent tattooing technique which enhances the look of your brow. Microblading technicians use a small tool with tiny blades to create hairlike strokes in order to fill in thinning or sparse brows. The pigment isn't applied as deep in the skin as with a conventional tattoo, hence why it is is deemed semi-permanent. No matter who is microblading your brows, it takes two visits to achieve the perfect brows. The best part about microbladed brows is that it can last up to about a year or two, depending on your skin type and how it was applied.</div>
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As someone who is lazy when it comes to getting ready for the day, microblading sounded great. I'm not going to lie, I was a bit nervous for my appointment but Rachel, my artist was informative and reassured me that we would "perfect" the brows beforehand by drawing them in with a brow pencil. Also, I love how she was able to create a custom color that matched my natural brow color so I was feeling much more confident. My natural brows were somewhat sparse and I would fill them in every morning using a <a href="https://www.elfcosmetics.com/eyebrow-kit/200061.html" target="_blank">brow gel from ELF</a> but for me, the less work I have to do, the better. As you can see I already had hair but I wanted more of an arch as well as a tail on the end of my brows. </div>
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After my consultation, my first microblading session took about 2 hours. Rachel measured my brows and sketched in the desired shape. Once we were good to go, the next step was numbing my brows with a cream. Thank goodness for numbing cream. Though I'll be honest, towards the end there was a bit of pain because the cream started to wear off. Other than that, the pain was tolerable but it differs for everyone. Once we were done with the brows, she then applied a layer of pigment to let it soak for about 10 minutes before rubbing them off.<br />
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Here's what my brows looked like immediately after treatment. Rachel provided me an ointment to help with the itch. I would use it sparingly in the morning and at night for about 5 days. Seriously though, WOW! I wasn't wearing any makeup whatsoever so having a nice set of brows felt and looked great! In another 6 - 8 weeks, I would return for my touch up.</div>
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Now onto the fun part, the healing process. I swear, my emotions were mixed. One minute I would LOVE my brows, especially when I first saw them but the next day they were super dark, as if I filled them in with a darker shaded brow pencil. So intense! I found myself wearing a hat during the healing stages. Rachel had told me what I was feeling was normal but I had no idea until I experienced it. This was my least favorite part of the whole process.<br />
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Rachel gave me aftercare information advising me to not pick at my scabs and to avoid getting them wet for a few days. It took about 5 - 7 days of healing time for my brows to scab lightly and then they started to fall off more. I freaked out and I'm sure Rachel found it funny when I would text her and ask if it was normal. It was! Even my husband Adam was concerned because at one point I was looking at a chunk of my eyebrow missing and I started to laugh/cry. Embarrassing but hilarious to look back on.<br />
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Besides microblading being a great time-saving investment, it's still an investment. Getting your brows microbladed can range anywhere between $400 - $900. If you're going to hire someone to tattoo your face, you want to hire an artist who is experienced, professional, and great at what they do. Please do some research to find the right artist for you. Also, make sure they are working in a clean environment with sterile tools. Super important!<br />
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read about my experience. It's already been more than a year since I first got my brows microbladed and I have also gotten my annual touch up done. Let me tell you, I am more in love with my brows than ever before. Anyways, I hope my post helped with those who were interested in the whole process but do keep in mind this is my own, personal experience and it may differ from yours.<br />
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If you want to splurge on yourself, definitely do it because I am glad I did. If you're in the Sonoma County area, check out Rachel's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shapedbyrachel/" target="_blank">instagram</a> for some of her before and after transformations. She's pretty freaking incredible! Have a beautiful rest of your week. My next blog post will be about our One Year Wedding Anniversary and what we have learned over the year about marriage. WHAT!? How did that happen so fast? Stay tuned.</div>
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It's been about a month since my last post but this is what I have been up to. If you follow my <a href="http://www.instagram.com/annyto_" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, you would know Adam and I have been doing a TON of work around our house. We repainted our living room, fireplace, the kitchen (sans the cabinets which will probably be painted in the near future), and pulling out weeds from our yard. Phew, a lot of work. Plus, we have been anxiously wanting to invite family and friends over for all kinds of homemade food and just to hang out so our house definitely needed some TLC. It's been quite a journey and it's still going but surely enough, our house is becoming more of a home.</div>
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Here's a little back story, Adam's been living in his house for many years but I only just moved in last August 2017. We haven't been able to do much around the house during that time because we were dealing with some type of mite issue. We practically lived in our bedroom and felt discouraged a lot of the time. Adam did all he could to remedy the problem but didn't have much luck. It was not fun but once we were able to get a new furnace, the bugs seemed to have died out from the heat. Crossing our fingers it stays that way because even after cleaning the house, they would come back with a vengeance. This is our progress so far and I'll be updating more throughout the weeks.<br />
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Our living room color wasn't bad, it was just boring to us. It's the usual white painted walls but we wanted something to warm up the room and make it feel more cozy so we opted for a warmer color called "Nomadic" from Home Depot. I swear, it must be fun trying to come up with names for colors and products. I know I would have a great time getting creative with names. </div>
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For our fireplace, I wasn't digging the sage green color. I felt like it didn't go well with the overall room. Don't get me wrong, I like the color but not for a fireplace. Also, as you can probably tell, Adam had someone fix the huge spot on the wall with new texture and we definitely needed to apply some fresh paint. </div>
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Which, fun fact is how we decided what color to paint our fireplace.</div>
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It was not too hard but a tedious task to get in to all the grooves and the cracks of the fireplace. Honestly, I find projects like this to be therapeutic. Who else feels the same way?</div>
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Anyway, that's what we have been doing for the past few weeks. There's still so much more to do but with good things take time, right? It's fun to look back on all the progress we have made so I hope you enjoyed our unfinished home makeover thus far and stay tune for more. Have a great Friday!<br />
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Today's post I wanted to talk about how I believe in community over competition and how it is a beautiful when creatives can come together in support as well as encouragement for one another. In the photography industry or anything that has to do with being a creative, it can be intimidating and sometimes lonely. When my friend and fellow photographer, Jana Contreras invited me to a photographer get together and dinner at Elise's home, I didn't hesitate to say yes. You see, this is what I wish the community was all about, coming together for some smiles, laughter, conversation, and most definitely, food. </div>
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If you guys didn't know, I met Jana through Instagram and we became fast friends. We would hike together, get frozen yoghurt on occasion, as well as conversed about our frustrations and our successes. Not only that but she was one of the few photographers in the area who was open, caring, and such a sweetheart. I haven't met our other host for the dinner party, Elise Aileen until yesterday evening but let me tell you, she was inviting, just as sweet as I thought she would be, and an absolute angel for inviting all of us into her home. I loved the summer vibe and all the Puerto Rican food, which Jana's husband Eli cooked for us! Seriously, thank you ladies for setting this up and I'm looking forward to many more.</div>
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Growing up, I was super competitive as I played tennis among other sports. Naturally I wanted to be the best and do my best in every thing, whether it was my grades or completing a task my parents would assign. Either way and in whatever situation, I was taught to always be kind, to be the best person I could be, and to ask for help when I needed it. I am where I am now because of all the mentoring and advice I have received throughout my journey. The truth is, this industry can be lonely sometimes so it's great to meet people who have a similar mindset and want to see other people succeed. I honestly believe there's enough room for all of us. We all have different styles, different approaches to how we shoot, how we may run our businesses, and we are all wonderfully unique.</div>
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To me, community over competition means acknowledging that life isn't about being "the best" but about being the best you. Lifting each other up, supporting one another, and being helpful. I have built wonderful friendships with a few photographers over the years. You know what rocks? Let's say I'm unavailable to shoot for a potential client, I now have a list of trusted photographers who I can refer them to and oftentimes my photographer friends will refer their potential clients over to me. They can succeed and so can I. </div>
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Please take a moment to check out all these incredible women who attended last night's dinner. Also, if you're a local to Sonoma County or Bay area and would love to come to the next dinner party, feel free to reach out to either Jana or Elise. They're rock stars and such an inspiration to be around.</div>
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<a href="http://janacontrerasphotography.com/" target="_blank">Jana Contreras Photography</a> (host): <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janacontrerasphotography/" target="_blank">@janacontrerasphotography</a></div>
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<a href="http://eliseaileen.com/" target="_blank">Elise Aileen Photography</a> (host): <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eliseaileenphoto/" target="_blank">@Eliseaileenphoto</a></div>
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<a href="https://aliciaparksphotography.com/" target="_blank">Alicia Parks Photography</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alicia_parks_photography/" target="_blank">@alicia_parks_photography</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ashleegreenphotography.com/" target="_blank">Ashlee Green Photography</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleegreenphotography/" target="_blank">@ashleegreenphotography</a></div>
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<a href="https://stephaniehopkins.net/" target="_blank">Stephanie Hopkins Photography</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephaniehopkinsphotography/" target="_blank">@stephaniehopkinsphotography</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.sydnieleahphotography.com/#welcome" target="_blank">Sydnie Leah Photography</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydnieleahphoto/" target="_blank">@sydnieleahphoto</a></div>
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/janeagreenecreative" target="_blank">Janea Greene Creative (Videographer)</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janeagreenecreative/" target="_blank">@janaegreencreative</a></div>
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Chellie M. Photography: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chelliemphotography/" target="_blank">@chelliemphotography</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.melissaatle.com/" target="_blank">Melissa Atle Photography</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsmelissaatle/" target="_blank">@itsmelissaatle</a></div>
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Yay! I have a new blog post up for you. Apologies as it has been a crazy few weeks with painting our home and I was out shooting (for photography) pretty much ever day of last week. That means, I have a ton of editing to do this week. Thank you for your patience though but here it is as requested. I hope you find this informative because I love to help other people out as much as I can and especially when it comes to saving money, hell yeah.<br />
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So what is Rakuten? Is it legit or is it a scam? First things first, Rakuten is an online company that gives you cash back for shopping through their affiliated stores. They have a ton of stores to shop from and offers discounts/cash back. Some examples are Amazon, Forever 21, Kohls, Sephora, Petsmart, Etsy, and so much more. If you're anything like me, I love to occasionally online shop so getting some cash back is a no brainer. Plus, it's totally FREE to use so you don't have to pay a thing to <a href="https://www.ebates.com/r/XYENNH?eeid=28187" target="_blank">Rakuten</a>. </div>
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I have been using Rakuten since February 2016 and have made back about $80 so far. That's pretty cool! As much as it looks like I shop, I only do so occasionally. So now you're wondering how does it work? The process is super simple. When you sign up for Rakuten, search for the store you want to shop at, click the "shop now" button, and the page will redirect you to the online store. Once you've made your purchase, a percentage of the purchase will show up in your Rakuten account. Stores will offer 2.0% back or even up to 10.0%. I know I always get excited when I can get some cash back. Not only that but you can also check Rakuten for coupons before you check out. Coupons can help you with some extra savings! </div>
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Basically affiliate marketing is a business model where companies (i.e. online stores) pay people a commission for referring sales. Rakuten is an affiliate to over 2,500 stores. When someone clicks on an Rakuten link to a retail store, Rakuten gets a commision. Therefore, Rakuten gives you (the customer) back some of their commission (via cashback). Everyone wins in this situation. </div>
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Once you click through to your store of choice and make a purchase, the cash back will show up in your Rakuten account within seven days. Rakuten send out their Cash Back every three months, via PayPal payment or through what they call, a "Big Fat Check."<br />
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If you don't go to Rakuten site directly and shop through there, there's an alternative where you can the add the <a href="https://www.ebates.com/button.htm" target="_blank">Rakuten Browser Extension.</a> The Rakuten button will sit at the top of your browser, usually located on the upper right side. When you visit an eligible store, a message will pop up that says "Activate Up To __% Cash Back." You would then click on the button, and you've created a tracking ticket needed to track your order. So much easier!<br />
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Rakuten is simple to use if you like to online shop. It doesn't cost you anything to sign up. If you like to online shop occasionally or often, the amount of cash back you receive adds up overtime. I especially love when Rakuten has "Double Cash Back" because if that's not obvious, you can make back even more.<br />
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Some of the cons I have experienced were missed payouts, which you can solve with Rakutens' customer service. (By the way, they have always been top notch when it came to dealing with any issues) Although they have plenty of affiliated shops to purchase from, some of them are limited to certain categories. Also, something to keep in mind that some cash back amounts are "up to" a certain percentage. If you see "up to 5% cash back" it doesn't mean you are going to get the full 5% back. So, the wording can be a bit deceptive sometimes. Other than that, Rakuten has been great and incredibly easy to use. It's legit and I will continue to use it for whenever I online shop.<br />
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Hello sweethearts, ready for a tasty treat? Yeah, me too. I'm actually not huge on sweets but my tooth has become a little sweeter as I have gotten older. It's kind of weird how our cravings change as we age. Are you like that too?? Honestly, I need to lay off the sweets! Anyways, if you liked my <a href="http://www.annyto.com/2018/04/TheColorFactory.html" target="_blank">Color Factory</a> post then this one's for you. Here's a little recap of our time at the <a href="https://www.museumoficecream.com/" target="_blank">Museum of Ice Cream</a> (which, by the way they have tickets on sale now if you are going to San Francisco location. Get them while you can because they sell out like crazy!) </div>
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So what the heck is The Museum of Ice Cream?! Basically it's a super pink yet also colorful space to take photos with ice cream themed rooms. You don't learn a whole lot but you do get eat some ice cream, mochi ice cream, and other sweets. The very first room had some cool facts about Ice Cream and its origin etc., Be cautious, the cute kiddos and the adults will probably be super hyped. I know I kind of had a sugar rush.</div>
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If you haven't been to the Color Factory, it is definitely much more interactive whereas the Ice Cream museum is cool to look at but you can't roam as freely into the next room and have to wait at times (especially if the next room is serving ice cream or any treats.) It was definitely crowded at the time we went, which was around 4pm on a Sunday. I'm sure if you went on a week day it would be less crazy but don't take my word for it! </div>
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Mm pink lemonade flavor ice cream. It was tasty but oh boy I couldn't get over how crowded, warm, and claustrophobic I felt with all the people in the room. My word of advice, leave your jacket/sweater in the car. Oh well, thank goodness for ice cream. </div>
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Of course this was one of Aria's favorite rooms. That's no surprise because what kid doesn't like taking magnetic letters off the wall and throwing them everywhere? She was having the time of her life. Ugh, she's so precious I can squish her. I mean look at that pony tail and lovely outfit she has on!? She was dressed to impress.</div>
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Here's a random fact and it's not that interesting but I felt like sharing. When I was a child, my parents would go to San Jose to buy groceries and we would always stop at an Asian market so I could pick up a cup full of delicious gummy bears. I always insisted on getting them too. They remind me of simpler times so this room brought back memories. Also, it's the cutest! </div>
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Aria found her next favorite room, the tiny little glass room. It was nice escaping into this space in the wall. We needed a break so we sat in here for a few good minutes before entering the other rooms which had the yummiest treat of all, mochi ice cream! So good!</div>
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Overall, the end was pretty chill (see what I did there? eh eh?? I know I'm silly) I would rate the whole experience a 6.5/10. It was sweet but it was too crowded for my taste. I'm not one for crowded areas so that might just be me but if you're going soon, I hope you have a great time!! Thanks for stopping by.</div>
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Anny Tohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368106848696217198noreply@blogger.com01 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA37.786989 -122.4051809999999712.671768 -163.71377499999997 62.90221 -81.096586999999971tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4149786146584888989.post-56405523773668193132018-05-04T21:24:00.000-07:002018-08-10T02:59:36.263-07:00Kimchi Tofu Stew Recipe<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi loves, today I wanted to share with you one of my all time favorites, Kimchi Tofu Stew. If you love savory flavors, spices, and lots of veggies then this is the soup for you. I'm drooling thinking about the taste. Keep in mind that this is my modified version of this delicious Korean stew so feel free to play around with the ingredients to fit your tastes.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">1 tablespoon of vegetable oil </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 cups of kimchi <i>(store bought or homemade works fine)</i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 tablespoon of kimchi juice </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 tablespoons of chili paste</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 tablespoon of garlic powder<i> (or minced garlic) </i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 teaspoon of grated ginger <i>(optional)</i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 teaspoon of sesame oil</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 tablespoons of seasoning sauce <i>(or soy sauce but I like to use Golden Mountain's seasoning sauce) </i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1/2 medium sized yellow onion diced</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth <i>(beef or veggie works too!)</i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">3 cups of water </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 package of firm tofu, drained and chopped into bite sized cubes<i> (Normally soft or silken tofu is used but I only had firm tofu around) </i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 cup of spinach </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 cup of julienne carrots</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">2 large eggs (optional) </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1/8 bunch of enoki mushrooms <i>(I didn't have any at the time either but I normally throw this in) </i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 stalk of green onions, chopped <i>(I also didn't have any but I love to top my soup with some green onions)</i></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Combine the kimchi, kimchi juice, chili paste, garlic powder, seasoning (or soy) sauce, sesame oil, and onion into the pot. Stir-fry until the kimchi is soft. Approximately 3 minutes. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Add water as well as the broth and bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes and stir occasionally. <i>Taste and season with seasoning (soy) sauce as needed. </i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Add tofu, carrots, ginger, enoki mushrooms, and spinach. Lower heat to medium low. Cook for another 10 minutes. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">If desired, crack two eggs into a small bowl and mix. Afterward slowly stir in the mix to your broth while it's still hot. </li>
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For today's post, I wanted to talk about my favorite online store to purchase affordable and stylish prescription as well as non prescription glasses. If you guys don't know, I'm not blessed with perfect vision as I need glasses to drive, to read, and to work on my computer. I'm jealous of those of you who can see well. <i>Ahem, my husband Adam</i><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>but on the plus side, I think glasses can look cute and who says the costs needs to break the bank!? I was in need of a new pair of glasses so I searched the web and stumbled upon <a href="https://www.firmoo.com/?invite_code=7758349232" target="_blank">Firmoo</a>. At first I was hesitant to purchase glasses from an online store but I read a lot of reviews and decided to give <a href="https://www.firmoo.com/?invite_code=7758349232" target="_blank">Firmoo</a> a try. I'm sooooo glad I did because my experience has been nothing but wonderful. You guys can give them a try too and sign up for free <a href="http://www.firmoo.com/?invite_code=7758349232" target="_blank">http://www.firmoo.com/</a> 😊 and use my code for 50% off your purchase: Anny0625314 <br />
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I wanted some quirky, fun, yet chic glasses and they had so many options to choose from. Not going to lie, I was a little overwhelmed but I loved looking at all the different styles. My first pick for every day use was the style <a href="https://www.firmoo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4697#10208" target="_blank">#S1420 (C1)</a> to see for distance, with a lens standard 1.5, and added on advanced photochromic grey (which means my glasses become tinted out in the sun. So awesome!), anti-scratch, UV coating, and oleophobic fingerprint resistant A/R coating. I love the look of black frames but with the added gold touch. I think they look rather classy and fit nicely.</div>
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My other choice for every day use is the style <a href="https://www.firmoo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4114#8346" target="_blank">#S1361 (C6)</a> with a standard 1.5 lens, anti scratch, UV coating, as well as Finger resistant A/R coating. These are probably my most chic glasses in a beautiful white and gold frame. If I want to look a little more classy, I'll throw these babies on. I just adore them so much! However, I find them to be a bit flimsy around my nose area so they don't fit as nicely as some of my other frames.<br />
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Now my absolute favorite glasses are my computer glasses I use for editing, blogging, etc., These colorful frames are in the style of <a href="https://www.firmoo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3947#7836" target="_blank">#DBSN62258 (C562)</a>. I tend to go for more neutral shades when it comes to glasses but wanted to branch out a bit. These were the perfect frames! I had the lens customized to be blue-light blocking so it's perfect for looking at a computer screen. I would have to say these fit my face the best. I don't have much of a bridge on my face so sometimes finding glasses that sit right can be a struggle. </div>
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My next choice I wanted was something a bit different and more trendy. These are in the style <a href="https://www.firmoo.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4309#8888" target="_blank">#LKFS9913 (C212)</a>. They're clear, fun, and much larger than my others. Surprisingly they fit nicely. I had them customized to be anti-scratch, UV-coating, as well as fingerprint resistant A/R coating so pretty much all of my glasses have the same custom choices and the average cost of my glasses are about $40 each. So good for the quality you are receiving!<br />
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Lastly, I needed some sunglasses to you know, go out in the sun! Got to protect my eyes with these frames in the style <a href="https://www.firmoo.com/sunglasses-p-4799.html#10507" target="_blank">FT26812(C05)</a> (I don't think they have the exact style anymore but they are in this frame shape.) All I know is I love the browns and the pops of subtle color in the frames. 😇 They remind me of a pair my mom owns and I definitely do take after some of her fashion sense.<br />
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Overall, since purchasing my glasses back in June 2017 they have stayed in great condition. When I had ordered them, they arrived in a timely manner and they all fit pretty well, some a bit better than the rest. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality, the beautiful map case they all came in, along with a cleaning cloth, small screwdriver and extra screws (if in case you need to do some maintenance work on your glasses) and I could see clearly! I have had so many compliments over the past few months and I'm already wanting to purchase more!<br />
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Firmoo's tag line is "Your Preferred Online Eyewear Store" and I wholeheartedly have to agree. Their prices are reasonable, their customer service is excellent, and they offer a ton of deals. Who doesn't love that!? Their site provides plenty of choices of all shapes and sizes so finding something you like should be plentiful. Their site is easy to navigate and one of its cool features is that you can virtually "try-on" the glasses to see how they will look on your face and they also provide precise measurements and weight for every frame. I love that they also offer extras during check-out, such as tints and a variety of coatings. These do cost a bit extra depending on what you choose but I find the overall price for the quality you are receiving is totally worth it.<br />
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White Blouse: Similar style <a href="https://www.forever21.com/us/shop/catalog/product/f21/top_blouses/2000215203" target="_blank">Forever 21</a><br />
Distressed High Waister Jeans: TJ Maxx<br />
Adidas Cloudfoam Shoes in Rose Gold: I bought mine from Nordstrom Rack but you can get them also at <a href="https://www.jcpenney.com/p/adidas-advantage-womens-sneakers/ppr5007736836?pTmplType=regular&country=US&currency=USD&selectedSKUId=61080210109&selectedLotId=6108021&fromBag=true&quantity=1&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=sneakers&utm_content=61080210109&cid=cse%7Cgoogle%7C007%20-%20footwear%20and%20handbags%7Csneakers_61080210109&gclid=CjwKCAjwt5DXBRAtEiwAa3vyEl2UfwZqoviacYx81VtzhRKeIaFCIju5eq1A4AtD6J5RYGOcAOiGBhoCG7UQAvD_BwE&kwid=productads-adid^226832813942-device^c-plaid^368817654238-sku^61080210109-adType^PLA" target="_blank">JcPenney</a>.</div>
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XOXO,<br />
Anny<br />
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<i>This post is not sponsored. All glasses were purchased with my own money and all opinions are my honest review.</i><br />
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<i><br /></i></div>Anny Tohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13368106848696217198noreply@blogger.com5Santa Rosa, CA, USA38.440429 -122.7140547999999938.241423000000005 -123.03677829999998 38.639435 -122.39133129999999