tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871731780576364212024-03-13T16:03:45.874-04:00Anchors & SailsMy "Navy Wife" LifeSara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-6856212393706040132011-05-27T00:19:00.000-04:002011-05-27T00:19:12.699-04:00battles<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">WINNING</span></strong></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">(no, I'm not intentionally quoting the mouth diarrhea we have all heard from Charlie Sheen)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I'm talking about seriously winning. There are SO many ways we all, yes you too, win everyday. However, there are SO MANY of us that only see our failures. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I used to be one of those somebodies. and I'm working hard, everyday, to change that. I catch myself from time to time focusing on what I can't do (or better yet, what I THINK I can't do) instead of putting my time and energy into realizing what I CAN DO, what I have ALREADY DONE, and what I'M DOING. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">SO, yes. . .for the next few words or so I AM going to toot my own horn.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">I PUT the ice cream (ben&jerry's no less) BACK IN THE FREEZER after in was in my hand & in my cart. I have no regrets.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">I pushed through the full HOUR of interval training on my bike last night. . .after I lifted. . .when after 2 weeks of training I wanted to "just take a break" and stop after 20 minutes.</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">After making a commitment to PAY ATTENTION (I mean REALLY pay attention) to where my money was going, I decided not to eat out unless it was a special occasion. During the month of MAY, I have only spent money in a restaurant on ONE GIRLS night (much needed, and I only spent $21 after leaving a good tip).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to give yoga a try, loved it, and I think I will continue. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, they are all fitness/health/lifestyle related. I realize that when I'm practicing "good form", if you will, in all of these areas not only do I look better/happier, but I FEEL BETTER. This is one of my main focuses right now, and something you will be hearing about A TON from me as I move forward on my bloggy path.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But, I want to hear from my 39 followers out there. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What ways are YOU winning?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Give it a try, REALLY look at your daily battles, big OR small, and focus on the WINNING.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Shoot, I think I sense a weekly link up starting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sara Mac </div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-62311752989179704962011-05-20T23:58:00.000-04:002011-05-20T23:58:09.579-04:00half way<div align="center">It's been 3 1/2 months</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">We're finally on the UP side of the deployment,</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">the part where we can start counting DOWN the days</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Just thought I'd share.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Sara Mac</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-64407535008663615012011-05-17T21:51:00.001-04:002011-05-17T21:51:32.960-04:00this is real<div align="center">I don't know how many of you watch American Idol; I never did, regularly, until this season.</div><div align="center">One of the most touching television moments, for me, was the story of <a href="http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/01/video-chris-medinas-story-song-steals-american-idol%E2%80%99s-milwaukee-auditions">Chris Medina</a>.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">After he was eliminated from the show, he recorded a single that you can find on iTunes I believe</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">I wanted to post it here. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">There is so much going on in the world; so much negative being shown on television. The wrong things, in my opinion, are being made to look glamorous and reality TV is questionable. We could all use a little taste of what REAL LIFE is all about. . .and THIS, is about as real as it gets.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make sure to click the highlighted link, to find out more about <a href="http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2011/01/video-chris-medinas-story-song-steals-american-idol%E2%80%99s-milwaukee-auditions">Chris and Juliana's</a> love story.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or just google it for even more info. . .if you're a hopeless romantic like me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It takes an amazing person to do what he's doing everyday. . .but there are a lot of people out there who ARE doing the same, I wish we heard more about them. You can find one more couple fighting a similar battle over at the blog <a href="http://katieandbenupdates.blogspot.com/2009/08/dear-friends-on-thursday-august-27-in.html">Ben and Katie</a> . . .read what happened first, then follow their story; it really is amazing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-28160669678701905862011-05-15T22:57:00.001-04:002011-05-16T07:29:06.731-04:00i'm baaaaaack<div align="center">I know, I know. . .it's been WAY too long since I have been here. </div><div align="center">I do however, like that a few people have noticed my absence.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Let's do a quick update for my first blog back.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Easter was spent with my Sister-In-Law, Sarah, and her family in VA. </div><div align="center">Check it out</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">I had so much fun.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">We dyed eggs for the Easter Bunny to hide.</div><div align="center">Did a lot of playing on the swings out back. . .I pushed mostly haha.</div><div align="center">Lots of snuggling. . .I'm tellin ya, these are the sweetest kids in the world.</div><div align="center">And somewhere in all of that Sarah, Scott (her hubby), and I even got to have some adult time.</div><div align="center">Oh. . .and I learned to belly dance. . .well, I need a lot more practice to say I learned.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">It was a great weekend. . .and I should have updated this sooner and posted more of the pictures.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">The week I got home, I had a ton of work to catch up on so that kept me away from the computer for a bit. Shoot, I even had the internet go out at the house and had to give Comcast 4 days to get here.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">WHAT IS UP WITH THAT</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I also spent a lot of time working on a super special surprise for the Hubby.</div><div align="center">I can't tell ya yet what it is</div><div align="center">and it's KILLING me not to post every picture I have</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">(I HAVE A LOT)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">But it's gonna have to wait a few more weeks. I'm not sure how often he checks this.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I did spend some time for ME though too.</div><div align="center">I discovered the Charleston Farmers Market</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">How did I go so long NOT knowing this existed?</div><div align="center">It takes place EVERY Saturday, 8am - 1pm, April - September</div><div align="center">And I have decided that this is where I will eat "brunch" </div><div align="center">EVERY REMAINING SATURDAY</div><div align="center">Until I have to leave Charleston.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I will post more on the farmers market soon. . .promise.</div><div align="center">I have YUMMY crepe photos to share.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Ok people. . .that's enough for now. But don't worry I won't go far this time.</div><div align="center">I need to post updates on the Hubby</div><div align="center">As well as some other fun stuff that :</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">HAS HAPPENED</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">IS HAPPENING</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">WILL HAPPEN<br />
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</div><div align="center">Love ya all,</div><div align="center">Sara Mac</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-89392880139717849202011-04-20T09:04:00.000-04:002011-04-20T09:04:08.589-04:00breakfast pt.2<div align="center">So, did anyone take a guess at what was in my breakfast blender yesterday. . .</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Did anyone even care. . .haha.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Well. . .Here was my preview</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div align="center">It wasn't a shake I can tell you THAT.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Check it out.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AGC1EyLmEUs/Ta7XNua2fyI/AAAAAAAAAI0/3G6o-WQ0Lpk/s1600/breakfast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AGC1EyLmEUs/Ta7XNua2fyI/AAAAAAAAAI0/3G6o-WQ0Lpk/s400/breakfast.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Yes. . .Pancakes. . .IN a BLENDER.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Not just ANY pancake MIX though</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">PROTEIN PANCAKES</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Yes, Yes, There is SUCH a thing as GOOD FOR YOU pancakes. Want the Recipe. . .</div><div align="center">well, OK. . .Here it is.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><em>1 cup Oatmeal</em></div><div align="center"><em>2/3 cup plain or vanilla protein powder</em></div><div align="center"><em>2 tsp. baking powder</em></div><div align="center"><em>1 tsp. cinnamon</em></div><div align="center"><em>1/4 tsp. salt (optional. . .i don't use)</em></div><div align="center"><em>3 egg whites</em></div><div align="center"><em>1 cup fat-free (skim) milk</em></div><div align="center"><em>1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce</em></div><div align="center"><em>1 tsp. vanilla extract</em></div><div align="center"><em>Nonstick cooking spray</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em>Mix first 5 ingredients together and place in BLENDER</em></div><div align="center"><em> add the rest and BLEND WELL</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em>Preheat skillet and coat with nonstick spray</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em>Pour 1/4 cup of batter at a time. .and cook just like any other pancake!!!</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em>I LOVE these with Sugar Free syrup, and strawberries. . .bananas work well too, as to raspberries and blackberries.</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">ENJOY</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Sara Mac</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-37594065473123885002011-04-19T23:30:00.000-04:002011-04-19T23:30:55.072-04:00i made it<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bNTJGntpcMg/Ta5Oy8mF0JI/AAAAAAAAAIo/OSbAGy-XrU4/s1600/FireworksAnimated2.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bNTJGntpcMg/Ta5Oy8mF0JI/AAAAAAAAAIo/OSbAGy-XrU4/s400/FireworksAnimated2.gif" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">YAY. . .I MADE IT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">DAY 30 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of My </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">30 Day Blogging Challenge</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's oooooooooover. . .Sweet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will say though, that while I didn't THINK I had enough time to possibly write a blog post everyday, I DID. I even learned a lot about myself in the past 30 days through some of my favorite posts such as:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/04/day-16.html">Day 16</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/04/day-17.html">Day 17</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/04/day-23-and-more-fun-facts.html">Day 23</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/04/day-27.html">Day 27</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just click on each one to take a look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center">Now, for 3 POSITIVE things that have happened to me in the past 30 Days</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">1. I WON MY FIRST BLOGGER AWARD</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">2. I SCHEDULED, NOT ONE BUT, TWO FAMILY GET TOGETHERS</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><ul><li><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Visiting the Sister in VA for Easter</span></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My MOM and her Best Friend are COMING in June. . .watch out Charleston</span></div></li>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. THIS MORNING. . .ALMOST AS IF I WAS BEEING REWARDED FOR MY BLOGGING EFFORTS. . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">WAIT FOR IT. . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">WAIT FOR IT. . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I GOT A CALL THROUGH</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">THIS WAS THE BEST "DAY 30" I COULD HAVE IMAGINED</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And, don't worry. . .I will be filling everyone in soon. </div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, I have to rest up. . .I didn't get a lot of sleep last night heehee.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sara Mac</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-6297763003883013662011-04-19T07:40:00.000-04:002011-04-19T07:40:19.940-04:00breakfast anyone<div style="text-align: center;">Here's a preview of what's to come.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't have much time to post. . .so more pictures, and a recipe will follow.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center" style="text-align: center;">Anyone wanna take a guess?</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">Sara Mac</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-74822180272254644382011-04-19T00:04:00.001-04:002011-04-19T00:10:52.372-04:00much love mondays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wJhFuj7hm0o/Ta0BaZ_RwLI/AAAAAAAAAIY/z5xTrvaGUsM/s1600/heart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wJhFuj7hm0o/Ta0BaZ_RwLI/AAAAAAAAAIY/z5xTrvaGUsM/s400/heart.jpg" width="361" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm joining up on <a href="http://muchlove-anna.blogspot.com/search/label/much%20love%20monday">muchlove</a>, a blog I found through a friend, and taking part in "much love monday"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are A LOT of things I can say I love</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But Most of all. . .I LOVE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Got something YOU love??</div><div align="center">Link Up</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">@</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Sara Mac</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">PS. . .I can't forget <a href="http://confessionsofasailorswife.blogspot.com/2011/04/200-follower-giveaway.html">GIVEAWAYS</a> heehee. . .I LOVE those too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Find <a href="http://confessionsofasailorswife.blogspot.com/2011/04/200-follower-giveaway.html"><em>Confessions of a Sailor's Wife</em></a><em> </em>if you wanna share the love.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">PSS. . .that was my FIRST PS haha</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-4484959203793987152011-04-18T22:34:00.001-04:002011-04-18T22:45:39.839-04:00day 29<div style="text-align: center;">It's <a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">Day 29</a><br />
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FINALLY</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I read that the <a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">challenge</a> for today was to <em>"write a letter to someone who has hurt you"</em> I almost did cartwheels. I have been through a lot in the past year, made some changes in my life, and moved past all the negative I was holding on to.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't want to write a letter to tell someone something they don't want to hear, nor do I care to have fixed. I have learned that, sometimes, it is far better to just take a deep breath and move forward.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">BUT. . .I couldn't help my mind from giggling a bit when I thought of a few choice words I wished I would have said before. And my mind instantly FLEW to a purchase I made from on Etsy about a year ago.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">YES. . .those are "greeting cards".</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I bought about 10 cards, these two were BY FAR my favorite. Often times I want to say things, but can't find the words. Now, I never sent the cards. . .I keep them to remind me to laugh, and that NOTHING needs to be taken too seriously.<br />
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I hope all of you are laughing right now. <br />
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I do, however, want to post a song that I think we can all relate to at some point.<br />
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There will always be mean people.<br />
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I'm walking forward, and not looking back.<br />
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Sara Mac</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-36188960790298715142011-04-17T21:04:00.001-04:002011-04-17T22:18:11.230-04:00day 28<div align="center">Ok. . .seriously</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">THANK GOODNESS</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">It's day 28 of this dang <a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">challenge</a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I'm tired of it to be honest haha. I have MORE than a few things I want to blog about. ***I want to do some major site overhaul***. . .added pages, more color maybe, I dunno. . .but I never did like being told what to do.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Haha. . .why did I think it was a good idea being told what to blog about.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Anyway. . .I'm going to finish what I've started and tell you </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I COULD NEVER GET TIRED OF READING</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I loooooooove, love, love reading. . .and my wonderful HUBBY fed my addiction by getting me </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">A KINDLE</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Gosh, I was so excited I didn't know what to do. . .I was also gifted a leather case with a built-in light, a kindle skin to make it a weeeeee bit prettier, and I gift card to stock up on the books I want to read.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">This was BY FAR the best gift ever. I mean, Kev had decided on this being my gift because I told him I wanted to read 52 books in 2011 as a goal. . .and I didn't even KNOW what a Kindle was. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So, thank you Dear Husband. . .I love you and I can't wait to read "OUR" books.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Sara Mac<br />
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***ATTENTION. . .I HAVE ENTERED A GIVEAWAY FOR. . .YUP, YOU GUESSED IT. . .A NEW BLOG DESIGN<br />
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CHECK IT OUT over at <a href="http://confessionsofasailorswife.blogspot.com/2011/04/200-follower-giveaway.html">Confessions of a Sailor's Wife</a> ***</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-89629515911133138472011-04-16T20:21:00.000-04:002011-04-16T20:21:18.298-04:00day 27<div align="center">I could think of a few pictures of something that means a lot to me for today's <a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">challenge</a>.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">A picture of Kevin</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"> of my family</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"> of my friends</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">of my wedding rings</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">my truck</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">my favorite book</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">my favorite stuffed animal</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">etc.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">However. . .if there was a fire, one thing I would NOT leave my house without is this</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RiYvJRyRLiU/TaoxyxIz7II/AAAAAAAAAIQ/ym_04UJ2rjU/s1600/most.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RiYvJRyRLiU/TaoxyxIz7II/AAAAAAAAAIQ/ym_04UJ2rjU/s320/most.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">not just any old picture album.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">It's filled with my husband's version of</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">OUR LOVE STORY.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">He wrote it out, drew pictures, and brought it to life.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">It's my real life fairy tale.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I stays in my bed with me, right next to "Kevin's" pillow. And I look through it often.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I can't wait until he's home. . .and, together, we can add to it.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Happily Ever After</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Sara Mac</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-40826735077785273072011-04-16T11:23:00.000-04:002011-04-16T11:23:26.279-04:00behind the lens<div align="center">Here is a photo I took the other day on my way to work.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">The fog was so heavy you could hardly see while driving, and as I passed over Shem Creek, I absolutely has to turn around and go back.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I parked behind one of the restaurants</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"> walked out onto the docks</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">and snapped this.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">I used a 70's filter from picplz,</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">a photo app for an android phone </div><div align="center">(seeing as how I CAN'T use instagr.am because I DON'T have an iPhone, bummer)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I took 3 photography courses in college, amongst graphic design, senior portfolio, typography, and a few others; I was actually only 6 credit hours away from a minor in graphic design.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I miss how much fun I had and I'm gonna post some of the work I did in school here soon.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Kevin saw this photo, and encouraged me to get some nicer equipment because I've told him a lot about how much I loved photography in college so, I'm thinking of taking a few photography courses to get back into it; save getting the "nicer" equipment for later.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">**********</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">However, I DO want to ask YOU ALL something</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Has anyone ever used a Holga, or another "toy" camera. . .and have reviews.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"> I really, really, really think I want a plastic lens camera, but the FILM is so DAMN EXPENSIVE (we're talking $18 a roll). So I'm interested in learning HOW to use a plastic lens on a digital camera. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I know it can be done haha.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">For now, I guess I'll stick to filters.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Sara Mac</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-49221528193499869762011-04-16T00:00:00.000-04:002011-04-16T00:00:43.161-04:00friday fill-in #37<div style="text-align: center;">Again, participating in <br />
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<a href="http://wifeofasailor.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/milspouse-friday-fill-in.jpg"><img alt="MilSpouse Friday Fill-In" class="aligncenter" height="110" src="http://wifeofasailor.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/milspouse-friday-fill-in.jpg?w=150&h=110&h=110" title="MilSpouse Friday Fill-in" width="150" /></a><br />
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Here we Gooooooooooooo<br />
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1. With PCS moves happening every few years, do you take the time to paint and decorate your home? submitted by <a href="http://mzzartavia.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Life as Mrs. JPT</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Hmmm. . .Interestingly enough. . .I don't KNOW, but I'm guessing NOT. I love the IDEA of decorating, and I LOVE home decor magazines, shows, etc. However, I have moved SO MANY times, I don't think that when my moves become PCS dictated this will encourage something I haven't ever done before. Once Kevin and I have a "permanent" home. . .hint hint cabin. . .I will go CRAZY</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. If you could live in any home on a television series, what would it be? submitted by <a href="http://standingbyhim.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Standing By Him</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Seriously, I have NO IDEA. . .I could think of a movie maybe. . .but not off the top of my head. That's a hard one. Maybe the tree house from <em>Swiss Family Robinson. . .</em>I'm not kidding. I have ALWAYS wanted a tree house. . .maybe Kevin will help me build one someday</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. What inspired you to start your blog? submitted by <a href="http://wifeofasailor.com/www.pinkcombatboots.wordpress.com"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Pink Combat Boots</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Ya know, it just FELT RIGHT. I was embarking on a new step in my life. . .MARRAIGE, and I have actually TRIED blogging before with no success. I'm not sure what the "final straw" was, but I'm glad it happened haha. This is so much fun. . .and hopefully I will really discover where I want this blog to go.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen on base? submitted by <a href="http://sarahv2010.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Adventures in Life</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">I haven't been in the military life long enough to see much of ANYTHING on base, let alone something that could be classified as the "craziest". It was funny, however, one day I was at the Mini-Nex and as I was leaving some guy starting pointing saying, "hey, that's the Planet Fitness lady." Haha. . .regionally famous I suppose.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Which historical figure (politician, writer, artist, scientist, actor, etc…) would you like to have dinner with? submitted by <a href="http://armyoftwodc.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Army of Two</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">E.E. Cummings, so he could tell me the story of the one who's heart he carries in his pocket.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;">Alright. . .enough from me. . .can't wait to see what everyone else says.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sara Mac</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-49564437898675035422011-04-15T23:23:00.000-04:002011-04-15T23:23:41.292-04:00day 26<div align="center">A year ago, almost, for today's <a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">challenge</a></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sorry It's so small. . .but HELLO collarbone</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">UGH. . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">WANTING</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">NEEDING</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to get back to THAT.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm looking to a friend, and new blogger, over at <a href="http://blondeatthegym.blogspot.com/">Weighting Game</a> for inspiration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wish Me Luck</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sara Mac</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"></div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-82072825761220518392011-04-14T19:52:00.000-04:002011-04-14T19:52:29.764-04:00day 25<div align="center">Sorry I'm going to be lazy on this post. I'm tired and not feeling well</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Sorry <a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">Day 25</a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I DO NOT CARRY A PURSE</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I have lived in NC/SC for almost 9 years now and, here, it's called a pocket book.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">However, I don't carry a pocket book. . .I ACTUALLY carry a pocket book.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I know, I know. . .confusing huh. . .I was too. . .but I'm pretty sure I just gave into the fact that it doesn't matter how BIG what you carry around is, as long as it holds SOMEHTING.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eTXtesp9M3c/TaeIG3ZG06I/AAAAAAAAAHU/FmgKdDrttoI/s1600/wallet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eTXtesp9M3c/TaeIG3ZG06I/AAAAAAAAAHU/FmgKdDrttoI/s400/wallet.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">This is what I carry. Only EXCEPTION. . .I DO NOT use that silly looking strap haha.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">It holds what I need.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Not much to it, and YES</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I call it a pocket book.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Sara Mac</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-56439927650765344132011-04-13T23:16:00.000-04:002011-04-13T23:16:45.911-04:00day 24<div align="center">Today is gonna be a short one in the <a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">challenge</a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">It's 2300, I've been at work since 0830.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I had the owners come in from New Hampshire and do an inspection.</div><div align="center">(It went well. . .I think haha)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">A few meetings, lots of cleaning, even more paper work, and not to mention I have been aching to email my husband all day. I'm tired and ready for bed, and it sucks that I have to do that alone.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So. . .I'm supposed to post a picture of somewhere I have been.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K0JXrckx0Zw/TaZl84u0LII/AAAAAAAAAHQ/XinVR56L2nk/s1600/paris.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K0JXrckx0Zw/TaZl84u0LII/AAAAAAAAAHQ/XinVR56L2nk/s320/paris.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Yep. . .Paris. I think I've mentioned that before, not sure, but I KNOW I haven't posted a picture. I didn't take this one, but most of my pictures were taken with film so I don't have many of them uploaded.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I can't say I would want to go to Paris again. . .not before I saw other countries anyhow. It's not that I didn't enjoy it, it just wasn't my cup of tea. I'd rather have been in the country sides of France rather than in a big city. I'm definitely NOT a city girl.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I am, however, thankful that I was able to see Paris. . .and who knows, maybe someday I'll go back.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">For now,</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Au revoir.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Sara Mac</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-89636708439877072292011-04-12T21:09:00.000-04:002011-04-12T21:09:59.445-04:00day 23 and more fun facts<div align="center">Today's <a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">challenge</a> is to list 15 fact about myself</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">OH JOY</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I'm sure that's what everyone wants haha. However, I'm not one to give up. . .so I'm gonna list them.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">1. I love to sing karaoke! Haha. . .Summer Lovin' is my FAVORITE</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">2. My birthday is HALLOWEEN and, yes, I still enjoy dressing up.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">3. Law & Order SVU, along with NCIS, rules my TV when I'm able to watch.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">4. I think that there are bigger fish to fry in America than Pia getting kicked off American Idol. . .get over it people. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">5. When I learned to ride a 2-wheel bike I wouldn't let my dad help me. . .I was determined to do it myself while he watched me from the living room window. I learned.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">6. I'm still upset with my mom for cutting all my hair off when I was a little girl heehee. . .she COULD have gotten that gum out</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">7. My favorite ice cream is Ben & Jerry's Phish Food</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">8. I miss my husband</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">9. I couldn't wait for Kevin to give me his last name. . .I guess I'm old fashioned like that.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">10. I learned how to surf in Hawaii last year in Feb. It was AWESOME</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">11. I loved visiting France and Spain in college, I wish I hadn't lost MOST of my pictures when I moved.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">12. My dream vacation is. . .ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE. . .but mostly I'd like to see Alaska, Ireland, and Austraila. . .and I LOVE ROAD TRIPS.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">13. I live with a crazy guy named Dave. ..who is going to be a millionaire one day because of me (I just can't say why yet) haha</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">14. I want to take a few photography classes and I would LOVE to have a plastic lens camera like a Holga; film is SO expensive though. . .so for now, I'll use a Holga filter.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">15. I bought the new Britney Spears CD. . .it's not bad, and something in me will ALWAYS hope that her and Justin get back together.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Whew. . .15. . .that was tough, and I'm not that interesting.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Sara Mac</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-79529995149740800942011-04-11T00:07:00.001-04:002011-04-11T00:09:27.456-04:00military monday & day 22<div align="center"><a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">30 Day Challenge</a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">There is NO WAY I could list just ONE movie as my favorite</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I'm gonna show you a clip from my favorite movie of the moment</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Enjoy<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you haven't seen <em>Despicable Me</em>, I urge you to do so ASAP</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you like animated movies? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What is YOUR favorite movie or movie clip. . .something you could watch over and over again?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that everyone leaves a comment as I'm always looking for something new to see.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OH. . .and DON'T FORGET IT'S MILITARY MONDAY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, go ahead, HOP on over. . .Everyone is welcome.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sara Mac</div><div align="center"></div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-62675933119661448332011-04-10T23:24:00.000-04:002011-04-10T23:24:41.584-04:00hurry, hurry, hurry<div align="center">Hello Readers</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Want to win sweet discount code for 15% off your order at</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TRwoodworks">TR Woodworks</a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">It's a sweet little etsy shop that sells the cutest shelves, spice racks, coat racks, etc. all in shabby chic colors. Some of them even come with mason jar vases. They are all pretty much amazing.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Here is an example</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mIeeFwX9wRA/TaJzl4VhpQI/AAAAAAAAAHM/M9b-gaBFPi0/s1600/rack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mIeeFwX9wRA/TaJzl4VhpQI/AAAAAAAAAHM/M9b-gaBFPi0/s320/rack.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><em><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">(I do not own this picture. Full credit goes to TR Woodworks)</span></strong></em></div><br />
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</div><div align="center">So, if you've clicked the link above to see what they have going on. . .head on over to </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://marineparents-blog.com/2011/04/decorating-our-home-and-a-giveaway/">Marine Parents</a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">for instructions on how to win.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">HURRY THOUGH. . .THE GIVEAWAY ENDS TOMORROW </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Sorry I didn't hear about this sooner, I will do better next time to let you all know.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Sara Mac</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-63008365493590528042011-04-10T09:18:00.000-04:002011-04-10T09:18:35.793-04:00day 21<div align="center"><a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">30 Day Challenge</a></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5dfxZXQwwtk/TaEVzD2odWI/AAAAAAAAAHA/HzYZ9DT37o4/s1600/dreaming.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="91" r6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5dfxZXQwwtk/TaEVzD2odWI/AAAAAAAAAHA/HzYZ9DT37o4/s320/dreaming.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div align="center">Makes me happy.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Not just any dreams though. . .OUR dreams, Kev and I.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">We talk about all of the things we want to do together often. . .it helps keep us focused on him coming home as opposed to him being gone.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">There are TONS of things we have already said we want to do. . .at SOME point in our lives.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Here are two of my favorites.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rGnUkuTkj98/TaEj2sRBZmI/AAAAAAAAAHE/X8dGSL7KZs0/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="178" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rGnUkuTkj98/TaEj2sRBZmI/AAAAAAAAAHE/X8dGSL7KZs0/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't WAIT for this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hopefully this part of the dreaming will happen sooner rather than later. . .when he gets home</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've always wanted to drive Route 66 the WHOLE way, from Chicago to LA</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seems so romantic to me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And, don't worry, I will definitely be posting the pictures. . .and there will be LOTS of pictures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center">Yep, the ROAD TRIP is gonna be AWESOME</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">However, my favorite dream that we have is</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QIEuTztlbYw/TaElfaLDuGI/AAAAAAAAAHI/y4JXWgoW48k/s1600/Picnik+collage+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QIEuTztlbYw/TaElfaLDuGI/AAAAAAAAAHI/y4JXWgoW48k/s400/Picnik+collage+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">BUILDING OUR CABIN</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">We talk about where we will want to build it.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">We talk about how we will spend our time when we're there.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">And of course we talk about what we want it to look like.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">My personal favorite, from the collage above, is the main picture. I love how cozy it is. Neither Kevin and I want anything big. . .and I definitely want a space where we can FILL IT with what's important. . .LOVE. I especially like how the bed is a loft that sits over the rest of the space; it's SO awesome. It's probably not the "ideal" set up once we have a family. . .but I'm sure we will find a way to take ALL of our ideas and merge them into one SWEET CABIN.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Dreaming makes me happy<br />
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Knowing those dreams are going to come true<br />
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PRICELESS</div><div align="center"><br />
Sara Mac</div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-79101924239921810772011-04-09T11:51:00.000-04:002011-04-09T11:51:04.169-04:00postmarked CVN-76 & day 20<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Ok, everyone, I want to share an email Kev sent to everyone in the family. It was very touching. . .especially his shout-out to ME, and I wanted to share it with some of my friends here as a lot of you are military families.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">I'm so proud of my husband. . .and I'm so happy that he was excited to let me post this.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><em>Hey all!</em></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><em>First of all, I wanna say that I miss everyone back home (NM, WA, VA, IL, CT and, not that I play favorites or nothin ;), but especially SC!!!). I came across a website recently (only accessible to folks on the ship unfortunately) that has a ton of pictures of ship life! Even though sometimes I feel like I'm super focused on my job specifically, this website really puts into perspective what our mission is as a whole. So, I want to share this with my family so you can get an idea of what “we” do! </em></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><em>This email is going to focus on the relief efforts in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1302315832_0">Japan</span> . Some of these pictures make me realize just how fortunate we all are. And I am so grateful that we can provide support to our fellow man when they are in need. Even though we sacrifice our “visits” to other foreign ports to be here, I wouldn’t have it any other way! Its hard to describe just how rewarding it is to be able to give this kind of support to a community that was struck by such a tragedy.</em></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><em>The pictures I included are all from the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1302315832_1" style="border-bottom: #366388 2px dotted; cursor: hand;">Ronald Reagan</span> and, in fact, are the people that I have the privilege of working side-by-side with everyday. Since the tsunami hit, we’ve been loading supplies onto helos and delivering to remote communities that are not easily accessible by Japanese authorities. I’ve talked with many of the people that actually deliver the supplies, and they tell me that the people are incredibly welcoming and even more grateful for our support. Again, I gotta say that it warms my heart to know that we get to help in this effort. We get emails and letters and thank you cards from the Japanese everyday thanking us for what we are doing. I wish I could tell them that there is no thanks required, this is just what you do when someone needs help.</em></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><em>I hope that these pictures give you a better idea of exactly what we are doing here. When we land our choppers in those communities and deliver essential supplies and food to the Japanese, that is ALL of us as a nation. Be proud that you are a part of such a wonderful nation. And be grateful that we can extend a helping hand to our fellow man. And please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers. </em></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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And I can't forget to keep up with the<br />
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<a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">30 Day Challenge</a><br />
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I'm just gonna send you back to one of my <a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/02/all-in-name.html">FIRST</a> posts<br />
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for the meaning behing <em>Anchors & Sails</em><br />
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</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-65935231165248171152011-04-08T22:17:00.001-04:002011-04-08T22:20:49.706-04:007 "stylish blogger" facts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TCBiNg1WrRE/TZ-xlI7_OfI/AAAAAAAAAG4/moYoN_jH8Q0/s1600/Stylish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TCBiNg1WrRE/TZ-xlI7_OfI/AAAAAAAAAG4/moYoN_jH8Q0/s320/Stylish.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know, who whould have thought, me?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My blogosphere friendTiffany over at <a href="http://www.hello-tiffany.com/">Hello Tiffany</a> gifted me with MY FIRST AWARD. Yay, go me. Maybe, because of this award, I will become more active in my attempt to JAZZ UP the look of my blog, and pin down what I really want TO SAY and DO. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As the recipient of this award, I'm required to write 7 facts about myself and then gift 7 other blogs with this award. So, Here goes with my 7 Facts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. I own a sewing machine. . .nevermind that I haven't used it in a LONG time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. I live on an ISLAND. . .I also got married on the same ISLAND. (oops, that was two facts)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. I have a B.S. in Criminal Justice, but I run a <a href="http://www.planetfitness.com/">Planet Fitness</a> gym.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. I like movies, but I LOVE books, so always want to read the book first; <em>Water For Elephants </em>is next on this list.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5. Sometimes I don't try things I want to, because I'm afraid I might fail. . .I'm trying to get better about this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6. My favorite song is so cliche. . .a Hall and Oats favorite. . .and called <em>Sara Smile</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">7. I have a torn ACL. . .I tore it twice playing volleyball in college and never had it repaired after tear #2.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok. . .enough about me, especially because are technically MORE than 7 facts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now. . .for the blogs I'm gifting with the Stylish Blogger Award.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>(in no particular order)</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://mustardandplum.blogspot.com/">Mustard & Plum</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>(I was JUST featured on this bloggers most recent "</em></span><a href="http://mustardandplum.blogspot.com/2011/04/wedding-gown-wednesday.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Wedding Gown Wednesday</em></span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>")</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. <a href="http://blondeatthegym.blogspot.com/">Weighting Game</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. <a href="http://seashellsandsnapshots.blogspot.com/">Sea Shells and Snapshots</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. <a href="http://turnforthenurse.blogspot.com/">Turn for the Nurse</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5. <a href="http://www.sinkorswimblog.com/">Navy Wife, Navy Life</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6. <a href="http://everybranch.blogspot.com/">Every Branch</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">7. <a href="http://adayinthelifeofthejordans.blogspot.com/">A Day in the Life of the Jordans</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Note that there are a TON of blogs I follow. . .more that I read. . .so this was a tough choice. I choose these 7 blogs all for different reasons! I hope you find at least ONE that you enjoy as much as I do all 7.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sara Mac</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-19737178639833721132011-04-08T19:59:00.001-04:002011-04-08T22:50:23.577-04:00day 19<div align="center"><a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">30 Day Challenge</a></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Today is Friday. . .so what better picture to post than </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">I think that pretty much sums it up.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Sorry folks, long day.<br />
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However, don't forget. . .it's a MilSpouse Weekly Roundup<br />
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<a href="http://mama2six.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="Our Crazy Life"><img alt="Our Crazy Life" src="http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg40/mama2six/roundup.jpg" /></a><br />
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Head over to <a href="http://mama2six.blogspot.com/2011/04/milspouse-weekly-round-up_08.html">Our Crazy Life</a> for the link up. . .have fun.<br />
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Sara Mac</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Sara Mac</div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-12352134559696474932011-04-07T20:34:00.000-04:002011-04-07T20:34:17.686-04:00day 18<div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">30 Day Challenge</a></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> 5 more months. . .and then I get what I want.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, the cuddling part haha, I dunno if I will get the weather. . .but I will take the cuddling anyway.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sara Mac</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-487173178057636421.post-34790221903418408052011-04-06T23:06:00.002-04:002011-04-07T20:39:54.719-04:00day 17<div align="center"><a href="http://anchorsnsails.blogspot.com/2011/03/challange.html">30 Day Challenge</a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Today's challenge is probably one of my favorite so far.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Family</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I have a HUGE family, my mom's side, my dad's side, my husband's HUGE family, and the friends who I consider my family. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">However, I thought it fitting to honor a man, known to many as "The Bud Man". A year ago this April, he passed away, and although gone from the Earth he is still VERY MUCH a part of our everyday lives. He raised a family, built a legacy, and left behind shoes no man or women could ever fill. . .except Mary of course.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">My Grandfather, Bill McMahon.</div><div align="center"><br />
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<div align="center">Working for Budweiser wasn't just a job. It gave more to a family of 10 than a roof over their heads or food on their table; it gave them stability, a slice of American history, and pride.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"> Budweiser is MORE than just a beer, MORE than the KING of Beers. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">A product that, like my family, has stood strong through the test of time. </div><div align="center">Budweiser has never failed.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Budweiser is Tradition.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Budweiser is Legacy.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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When the "Bud Man" himself left us, we carried on his tradition as one.<br />
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People may not understand what we do or, why we do it with a beer in our hands, <br />
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Why the gifts in old wooden crates, stamped with our history, are better than the gifts wrapped in shiny paper under the tree,<br />
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The Irish wakes, the funny clothes, or the company we keep.<br />
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But to us, Budweiser unites us with memories we will not soon forget<br />
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and a story that we can pass along for all the days of our lives.<br />
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</div><div align="center">And I'm sure, that when My Grandpa was called up to the gates of Heaven. . .the words he heard were this:<br />
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<em>Here comes the King, Here comes the Big Number One,</em><br />
<em>Budweiser Beer is Beer that's second to none.</em><br />
<em>The King is calling, so loud and clear.</em><br />
<em>There's only ONE Budweiser Beer.</em><br />
<em>There's only ONE Budweiser Beer.</em><br />
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Thank you Grandpa for Giving us a Legacy and a Tradition to build upon.<br />
Thank you Grandma for holding us all together, as you continue to do everyday.<br />
Thank You Both for teaching ALL OF US the meaning of FAMILY.<br />
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Grandpa, <br />
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This Bud's for You.<br />
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Sara Mac</div><div align="center"></div>Sara Machttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02663002409680733493noreply@blogger.com9