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Full name?: Kelly Holt
Position / Job title?: Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Austin Phoenix
1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Wait, which part of my childhood does this refer to exactly? Could it be the time when I wanted to be the founder of an environmental advocacy organization (to save the neighborhood trees), or the
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January 17, 2014 by Rebekah in ETC., Lifestyle I don’t know if you are like me, but when it is actually time to eat, I can never think of anywhere to go. I like to post these restaurant reviews on Friday…just in case you need somewhere new to try this weekend. A few weeks ago, we tried Xian Sushi and Noodle, after reading a review in the local newspaper.
I love noodles of any kind, and this place claims to be Austin’s “first hand pulled noodle bar”, so I definitely wanted to check it out.
ADDRESS:
1801 E 51 St Bldg C 370 Austin, TX 78723
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Full name?: Ashley Lauretta
Position / Job title?: Assistant Publicist at PR by the Book; Freelance writer
1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Back in 1999, it was decided that I would become a copy editor at the Chicago Sun-Times – I have Josie Geller from Never Been Kissed to thank for that dream. Up until that point, I had not
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I have always been a worrier; I can’t even remember how many times my dad has repeated this quote to me: “Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but doesn’t get you anywhere.”
I can’t help it! Worrying about things that never actually happen is just part of who I am. In some ways, I think worrying helps me to get things done: I worry about my clients’ deadlines, I worry about not having enough media placements, I worry about growing my business, etc. However, a lot of the time worrying is really just
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January 10, 2014 by Rebekah in ETC., Lifestyle I wanted to do this post right before the weekend; in case, you were looking for a new place to try out.
Let me start out by saying: I have this weird hatred of “cool” places that are located in malls. In my opinion, malls are made for shopping, and the only time you should be at a mall is when the stores are open. They are not made for living or hanging out.
However, last weekend, I was meeting up with a friend, and we needed a place that was easy for both of us to get to. We
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January 10, 2014 by Rebekah in ETC., Lifestyle I like to write about things that inspire me. This morning when I was listening to my favorite radio morning show, The Bobby Bones Show, I heard something that was actually incredible.
Amy, one of the co-hosts, has periodically shared stories about her mom’s battle with cancer. It went away, came back, went away again, then came back again. I guess right before the holidays, they found out that the cancer had come back in a more aggressive form. Other than, experimental treatment there is nothing left to do.
She just shared this last bit of devastating news
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Full name?: Kristine & Stephanie Navas
Position / Job title?: Co-Owners of Closet Deep
1. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Kristine: We both kind of were on different tracks since we little. I knew I always wanted to be architect because it was something my dad liked and it was artistic. My sister was wanted to be a doctor. We didn’t exactly end up there, but we ended up where we were meant to be.
2. Fast-forward several
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January 5, 2014 by Rebekah in ETC., Lifestyle I am going back to work tomorrow for the first time in two weeks. Yikes, I know, getting back into my regular, old routine is not going to be so fun. To top it all off, I am REALLY REALLY trying hard to keep my New Year’s resolution of saving money. That means no more Starbucks coffee or breakfasts from the little cafe next to my office.
My morning routine is going DIY. I have dusted off my Keurig and have scoured the Internet for quick morning recipes that take 5 minutes at the most. I like these recipes from
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As practicing spiritual life coach, I am often approached by clients who seek to fulfill important goals. Through my unique Art of Manifestation program, I am able to help them attain these goals when they create their wonderful New Year. Most of my clients wish to make lasting New Year’s resolutions stick. But how do they do it?
Right now, it’s an exciting time to create New Year’s resolutions, right? Maybe
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December 27, 2013 by Rebekah in ETC., Lifestyle I doubt any of you will ever find yourself in Laredo, Texas, but if you do make sure to check out Danny’s. I obviously come to Laredo to visit my grandparents, but the tortillas at Danny’s are definitely the icing on the cake…SO GOOD. I have only been in Laredo for 24 hours, and I have already been to Danny’s twice…don’t judge.
As you can see from the menu, there is a wide variety of options. Obviously, you want to get the Mexican food.
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