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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:24:57 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Journal</title><subtitle>Journal</subtitle><id>http://rachaelcardella.com/journal/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://rachaelcardella.com/journal/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://rachaelcardella.com/journal/atom.xml"/><updated>2010-07-14T22:50:05Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>A few recent pictures</title><id>http://rachaelcardella.com/journal/2010/7/14/a-few-recent-pictures.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://rachaelcardella.com/journal/2010/7/14/a-few-recent-pictures.html"/><author><name>Rachael</name></author><published>2010-07-14T22:43:54Z</published><updated>2010-07-14T22:43:54Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Well, it has been far too long. Here are just a few pictures from over the past few months.</p>
<p>More later...</p>
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<p>Thanks to my friend <a href="http://sundayschoolrebel.typepad.com/">Sam</a>&nbsp;I just discovered this great little article by Anne Lamott, <a href="http://www.sunset.com/travel/anne-lamott-how-to-find-time-00418000067331/">Time lost and found</a>. It is a great read and just the sort of reminder that we all need to focus on what is really important in life. Everyone has hopes and dreams of a life well-lived, full of love and adventure. But, how much of your life is spent in idle - reading twitter feeds, surfing facebook and blogs, watching another mindless show on television, or even scrubbing your floors to spotless perfection?</p>
<p>Lamott suggests "Turn off Twitter. And don't clean the house. That's what it takes to create the rich life you deserve." Not cleaning house is certainly something that I can get behind, but it may take a bit more to curb my internet addiction. It's worth trying though.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>My Beautiful Cousin</title><id>http://rachaelcardella.com/journal/2010/4/9/my-beautiful-cousin.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://rachaelcardella.com/journal/2010/4/9/my-beautiful-cousin.html"/><author><name>Rachael</name></author><published>2010-04-09T19:57:22Z</published><updated>2010-04-09T19:57:22Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>I took some fun photos of my sweet little cousin one afternoon this week, after work. She is so beautiful.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4505581523_2de97e25c8_o.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1270843360949" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Maine</title><id>http://rachaelcardella.com/journal/2010/3/23/maine.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://rachaelcardella.com/journal/2010/3/23/maine.html"/><author><name>Rachael</name></author><published>2010-03-23T05:17:44Z</published><updated>2010-03-23T05:17:44Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>See <a href="http://rachaelcardella.com/life-list/">number one</a> on my current life list.</p>
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<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4455861725_8d3c2b9633_o.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1269321591344" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Amazingly Beautiful</title><id>http://rachaelcardella.com/journal/2010/2/25/amazingly-beautiful.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://rachaelcardella.com/journal/2010/2/25/amazingly-beautiful.html"/><author><name>Rachael</name></author><published>2010-02-25T15:37:58Z</published><updated>2010-02-25T15:37:58Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Imagine my excitement upon discovering this beautiful treasure in the mail. My friend sent me this nursing necklace that she made, and it is so gorgeous. I just love it so much. Mia nearly hyperventilated with excitement the first time she clutched it in her wee little hands. Never before had she been handed something so precious, and she was bursting with excitement and curiosity. I only wish that I had had a video camera running, so that I could share her reaction. Her excitement was just so funny and sweet.</p>
<p>The necklace is beautiful, truly, and full of whimsical detail. I love how it feels, and I love that it softly chimes as Mia plays with the beads. Of course, these pictures do not do it justice.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I am so grateful to have such a wonderful friend.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you are interested in one for yourself, she will be adding some to her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Neenbeans">Etsy shop</a> soon. She also makes some really fantastic Waldorf style dolls, and scarves.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>The Past Couple of Weeks</title><id>http://rachaelcardella.com/journal/2010/2/12/the-past-couple-of-weeks.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://rachaelcardella.com/journal/2010/2/12/the-past-couple-of-weeks.html"/><author><name>Rachael</name></author><published>2010-02-13T02:12:03Z</published><updated>2010-02-13T02:12:03Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Well, it has been a while since I have updated. I just wanted to share a few of my favorite pictures from the last month.</p>
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<p>Tonight I will be making stir fry using his seasoning suggestions, with kale, broccoli, bok choy and mushrooms. Yum.</p>
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<p>I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday, and I wish you all the best in the new year!</p>
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