Five on Friday

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A month into our new healthy lifestyle, and we are still going strong! But, let's be honest - it's hard!!!

Last night, we were just drooling over all the sweets we could imagine - ice cream, pastries, chocolates. You know, all the bad things we shouldn't eat on a regular basis. It is a tough decision to say no to sweets.

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Finding a viable job that you might actually want to turn into a long term career is hard and frustrating. It's not as easy as it seems. Gone are the days of applying for a job in person so no one knows how awesome you are. All your worth is now calculated based on a single sheet of paper. How can one get experience if no one is willing to give it?

If only jobbies really existed...

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It's that time of year again where it's socially acceptable to make your house and, well, everything else smell of pumpkins and to eat all the pumpkin things. And, if you don't like pumpkin, we find that fundamentally strange a la Jess from "New Girl." Cassie was in World Market last weekend and was very tempted to buy all the pumpkin things. She settled for Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie Syrup and Pumpkin Chai Tea though since her husband will not help her enjoy all things pumpkin since he doesn't like pumpkin.

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Where are all the good movies? There has been maybe one good movie release in the past two months. As the weather cools, I'd like to have more indoor options!

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With the new healthy lifestyle, and the approaching holidays, the fear of holiday candy, sweats, and food are approaching. The daunting leftover Halloween candy is a frightening thought. Must.Resist.Temptation.!!!!

Happies and Crappies

Happies

It's Friday!

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This happened two weekends ago! :)

Cassie has all weekend off to read and clean and do crafts!

Mary applied for a few jobs and signed up for volunteering.

We are on day 26 of our new healthy lifestyle.
Not that anyone's counting though...

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Crappies

It has rained for Mary for the past 3 days

It has also been chilly; Mary hates the cold!

Cassie has had an emotional and long week at work. She is glad it's the weekend!

Case of the Mondays

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This quote is in honor of my one year anniversary last week with my man. He put this quote on the flowers he sent me the first week we were together. :) It's so true and wonderful.

Oh my gosh, you guys! I want to cry. How sweet is that???????
{Don't mind me. I'm just a sappy mess right now.}

Okay...my words to live by for this week...

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Since Mary & I started our healthy life plan, I have gained and lost the same 4 pounds over...and over...and over...and over again. It's been very, very frustrating - to say the least. So, this is has become my daily mantra the past few weeks. Mary knows when I get frustrated to just remind me of this, which I am ever so grateful for, and it helps to get me through the tough days!
So, if you're ever having "one of those days," just remember that you'll get a second chance tomorrow!

#SwiftlyPainted Challenge ~ October 2013

Back in September, Cassie was approached by some fellow bloggers - Annmarie and Jess - about being a part of a self portrait challenge called SwiftlyPainted.

It sounded like a lot of fun, especially since she and Mary are focusing on getting fit and being healthy. It'll be a great way to track our progress each month through pictures! The awesome thing about this challenge is that it's done on the first of every month for one year and one month - from now until October 2014. {talk about commitment!} This means you can't give up on blogging, but you also get to make great friends. :)

October 2013

writing prompt :: reflect & respond to this statement - your followers follow you willingly.

create an image of what describes you as a blogger.

Mary & I are doing this blog for us, for the ladies who are funemployed, for those who need a break from realtity, for those who need to know they're not alone. Being unemployed is hard, but here on our blog, we try to ignore the Debbie Downer part of it. We want to focus on all the things you can do and love while you find yourself because being unemployed is a good time to do that.

If you haven't noticed, we love motivational quotes, reading good books {see my selfie above!}, being strong women, watching Chick Flicks, and just being awesome in general. We'd love for you to follow us on our journeys through this messy world called life.

Oh, and if you have any job hunting tips, we'd love to hear 'em & possibly feature them on here!!

Cassie and I both found ourselves in a similar life situation. We both found ourselves unemployed and struggling to find employers to give us the experience they all demand us to need. So in between our search for the dream job, we enjoy sharing our favorite books, movies, quotes, and life events. I hope people get more out of the blog than recommendations on good books though! Hopefully we both grow over the next year (not in size!) but in mind. I hope we both find the job we want and are able to connect with other people through this. As a blogger, I struggle because I don't think I am very good at being open. I'm very new to this sharing via blog thing, but joining forces with Cassie has definitely helped with that. {I totally knocked off Cassie's self-portrati theme-Sorry, Cass!}

Also, as Cassie said, please feel free to share job hunting tips and advice! We need all the help we can get!

More Than Words

First things first...

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I hope your morning felt like fall because ours sure did!

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This healthy lifestyle is definitely something you have to wake up every day and choose to follow. Having to make the right choices when out to eat or out on the town is tough. It helps that I have Cassie sending me reminder posts of why we're doing this and to make good choices. This is why I chose this quote this week. We've only just begun, but we're going to keep it up!

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This is my quote for the week in reflection of what I accomplished last week through healthy eating and daily exercise. I have to remember {read as: remind myself multiple times a day} that if I have a goal, I need to do something about it. The goal is not going to achieve itself sitting all nice and pretty on the shelf. 

So, Mary and I have made it thought week one of our new and improved lives. The honeymoon phase of working out and making good choices is over. Now, it's time to get down to business and stay committed!

Speak Softly & Listen Loudly

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So Cass and I have both started a weight-loss plan together. It may not be as easy long distance, but we're going to motivate/text/convince each other from afar. First weigh-in was this morning (it was crazy brutal for me to see how far off track I've gotten). It gave me even more reason to get back to it--and Cassie will be at my side the whole way! I've also forewarned the boyfriend that chicken will be consumed on a daily basis now. So, that is why this weeks quote is a motivational one. I need all the motivation I can get. If any of you have good tips or motivation, please feel free to share with us!!

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This quote is my role model.
Can a quote be a role model??
Hmm...
Well, at any rate, this is what I live by in my fashion choices.
I want people to recognize my classic ensembles that are also fabulous.
I think all ladies should act classy too and be fabulous when they're doing it.
There's no need to give away the milk for free, ladies, if you know what I mean!
Please, leave a little mystery when you wear clothes. :)
Make your life classy & fabulous too while you're at it!!!