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cowgirla said:
Mostly, yes (I didn't exactly follow recipes for the cookies so they might be a lttle higher carb than planned!). I'm not hard core about it, just trying to eat healthier.

Sweet potato brownies just came out of the oven. Where's my intervention?
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Sweet Potato brownies?!

Do they taste like real brownies?
 
I made these and they were pretty good. I don't recommend doubling the recipe to try and get a thicker brownie - didn't quite work the way I planned.
I subbed almonds for the walnuts, followed everything else pretty closely. If I was making them again, I'd up the brown sugar a tad or add something else sweet.
http://www.apronstringsblog.com/vegan-sweet-potato-brownie-recipe/


A friend made these a while ago http://paleomg.com/sweet-potato-brownies/ and they were good. I didn't have the right ingredients though
 
cowgirla said:
I made these and they were pretty good. I don't recommend doubling the recipe to try and get a thicker brownie - didn't quite work the way I planned.
I subbed almonds for the walnuts, followed everything else pretty closely. If I was making them again, I'd up the brown sugar a tad or add something else sweet.
http://www.apronstringsblog.com/vegan-sweet-potato-brownie-recipe/


A friend made these a while ago http://paleomg.com/sweet-potato-brownies/ and they were good. I didn't have the right ingredients though
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Did you use sweetened or unsweetened Vanilla Almond milk?
 
katryn said:
Rave for the week: Baby slept for 3 hours straight last night....BY HIMSELF! :soexcited: I don't expect it to happen again anytime soon, but I'll take what I can get.
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as someone who is currently ticked at her dog for dropping the sleeping hours down to 6.5 and 6 hrs in the last few days 😱😱 at 3 hours! but...congrats? may your baby figure out how awesome sleeping through the night is asap!
 
jmo1012 said:
as someone who is currently ticked at her dog for dropping the sleeping hours down to 6.5 and 6 hrs in the last few days 😱😱 at 3 hours! but...congrats? may your baby figure out how awesome sleeping through the night is asap!
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Apparently according to my mom, my siblings and I learned to sleep through the night super fast. In the hospital, they told her to wake us up to feed us at specific times "to get a routine" and the nurses would come to wake my mom. Not for long though. My mom wouldn't let them and eventually the nurses got scared of her. She never woke us and we learned to sleep through pretty fast.
 
jmo1012 said:
as someone who is currently ticked at her dog for dropping the sleeping hours down to 6.5 and 6 hrs in the last few days 😱😱 at 3 hours! but...congrats? may your baby figure out how awesome sleeping through the night is asap!
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Lol. The bigger part of that is the by himself part. He sleeps practically uninterrupted....if he sleeps in bed with us. We are at the point that he will sleep in his crib when he first goes to bed (which means I get to stay up!), than come to bed with us the first time he wakes up. But that usually only lasts 45min to an hour.
 
I got a delivery confirmation email--my transcript got to LSU! So relieved.
 
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Anyone have exciting NAVLE news to share????? 😀
 
PetPony said:
Go Nohika!

(Celebrating the new news. 😉 )
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😳 you bum!

Got to work only to find this waiting for me:

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I love my department so ridiculously much. Turns out my morning-hating mentor had arrived at 8:30 (especially early for her) to get there early to meet up with the department secretary (who is also a friend of mine) get that set up before I got there 😍 My department is so sweet. I've worked there for three years and have gotten to know them well and just...am so lucky.

I thought that was good...well, I checked my email a couple hours later to find an acceptance from Florida State's Masters program there.

😍 😱 😱 Still waiting on two more schools, but wow. Should hear from one within a month, and the second should find out if I have an interview by the end of January.

I feel so ridiculously happy/cool right now. Funding for Minnesota had me a bit down as it may not be the greatest, but I'd be able to swing it and it'd likely be better the second year - but I'm holding two acceptances to graduate school. That's amazing.

😳 I am overwhelmed and feel so lucky right now.
 
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wolfspeaker said:
Is that your actual workspace?! It's so... empty! 😱

MY workspace would be COVERED in stuff. :laugh:
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You can't see the cabinet full of about 300 student folders, etc. 😳 I also literally took that before setting my stuff up, so my laptop, the bajillion student folders I work with, papers, cellphone, bag, etc is there but out of the picture. Plus I'm starting to clean out the three years of work I've done there since I'm leaving in May. 😳
 
Just want to add in my congratulations nohika!

Also wanted to say my Boston came home yesterday and is doing well. We had a couple bouts of excited (food related) last night that got a little scary, but other than that he's been doing marvelous. And I got the best letter in the mail today. It was addressed "Lord and Lady orcagirl's last name" from Flora, Fauna, and Merriwhether. I kid you not. So I get it, and I'm thinking it's from my vet school bestie because we are both HUGE Disney fans. I thought it might be related to a wedding of hers or something. So she said she didn't send it. I open it and inside it's a "Royal Proclamation" that I go to the vet school prom (though worded much more nicely) and in cash the money to buy my husband and I tickets. I was completely stunned. I really wanted to go and was planning on it until my dog had his complications and we ended up spending a huge chunk of money on him. Turns out my bestie told her mom that she felt bad because we went dress shopping this past weekend (I need a dress to wear to her wedding regardless) and I mentioned I might not be going. It just made me feel very special and loved. It's great to have people that care about me so much.
 
orcagirl said:
Just want to add in my congratulations nohika!

Also wanted to say my Boston came home yesterday and is doing well. We had a couple bouts of excited (food related) last night that got a little scary, but other than that he's been doing marvelous. And I got the best letter in the mail today. It was addressed "Lord and Lady orcagirl's last name" from Flora, Fauna, and Merriwhether. I kid you not. So I get it, and I'm thinking it's from my vet school bestie because we are both HUGE Disney fans. I thought it might be related to a wedding of hers or something. So she said she didn't send it. I open it and inside it's a "Royal Proclamation" that I go to the vet school prom (though worded much more nicely) and in cash the money to buy my husband and I tickets. I was completely stunned. I really wanted to go and was planning on it until my dog had his complications and we ended up spending a huge chunk of money on him. Turns out my bestie told her mom that she felt bad because we went dress shopping this past weekend (I need a dress to wear to her wedding regardless) and I mentioned I might not be going. It just made me feel very special and loved. It's great to have people that care about me so much.
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That's adorable! 😍
 
cowgirla said:
Mostly, yes (I didn't exactly follow recipes for the cookies so they might be a lttle higher carb than planned!). I'm not hard core about it, just trying to eat healthier.

Sweet potato brownies just came out of the oven. Where's my intervention?
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Yum! I may have to hit you up for some of those recipes..😀
 
I'm sure my honeymoon period with running is going to pop at some point, but man am I having fun with c25k. Even with my current 10 minute kilometer run/walk pace. :laugh:

Also I promise I'll stop posting about this every other day. 😛
 
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Trilt said:
I'm sure my honeymoon period with running is going to pop at some point, but man am I having fun with c25k. Even with my current 10 minute kilometer run/walk pace. :laugh:

Also I promise I'll stop posting about this every other day. 😛
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If it makes you feel good physically and about yourself mentally then DON'T stop!

I have decided to make some changes for my own health. Especially since I am no spring chicken and I need a routine established to stay fit in general but also for school.
 
I am finally motivated to finish working on my internship application for this summer. Going to bust out this essay for it and send it on its merry way today.

My meeting with the farm manager about lambing went great this morning. I'm going to join up with his advanced animal management class to help out with everything. He said I could be of particular assistance because of my tiny hands and skinny arms. I don't want to say I'm crossing my fingers for a dystocia, but I kind of want to put my hand in a sheep. Just a real nice easy one where everything ends up fine but the sheep just needs a little help. And that sounds super weird. But you guys understand, right?
 
I finally have slight access to internet after 4 months without :soexcited: I have missed you all tremedously! I will be irregular in posting still cause I am sneaking on occasionaly at work at have to use my iphone for use at home, but I am here none the less! 😀
 
wildcatj said:
I am finally motivated to finish working on my internship application for this summer. Going to bust out this essay for it and send it on its merry way today.

My meeting with the farm manager about lambing went great this morning. I'm going to join up with his advanced animal management class to help out with everything. He said I could be of particular assistance because of my tiny hands and skinny arms. I don't want to say I'm crossing my fingers for a dystocia, but I kind of want to put my hand in a sheep. Just a real nice easy one where everything ends up fine but the sheep just needs a little help. And that sounds super weird. But you guys understand, right?
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Right! Lambing sounds like fun to me! I'm taking an equine repro class this semester and I'm hoping that the mares have just enough trouble that I can get from my house to the barn in time to see everything but that everything goes well. I'd REEEEEAAAALLY like to see a foaling, so I'm hoping it works out 🙂
 
prevetdreamer said:
Right! Lambing sounds like fun to me! I'm taking an equine repro class this semester and I'm hoping that the mares have just enough trouble that I can get from my house to the barn in time to see everything but that everything goes well. I'd REEEEEAAAALLY like to see a foaling, so I'm hoping it works out 🙂
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For sure!! Foals are the best. One of our clients has a beautiful black Percheron mare that is due in spring, and I sure hope I get to see it. I 😍 draft babies!!
 
First time ever bowling a 600 series. Every game was 200 or over. Last year at this time my average was 124. Crazy how things change.
 
Lupin21 said:
Very cool!! 👍👍 Will you still be in OK or somewhere else?
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It's actually here at the teaching hospital. They don't have a parasit rotation elective (yet-they are working on getting one set up) and I was really bummed about it. Looked at the NCVP website and found out they did externships here.
 
Just mailed out the application for the other internship I'm applying for for this summer. After my major freak out of oh god what if I don't get in? I really don't want to reapply! I kicked myself in the butt and actually was productive today. I'm realizing that it's really only responsible for me to go to the two cheapest schools I applied to and that is really putting the pressure on to get accepted. I've been really relaxed with it up until now, but now that I don't have interviews to prep for I'm freaking out.
 
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So, I thought I was going to have to cover someone's shift at work today after my classes. I was super bummed because I'm going home this weekend and I didn't want to drive home through a slippery canyon late at night. BUT! I got an email from my manager that we are closing early so anyone who was going to work after 3 doesn't have to come in! Which means I can go home right after my classes! Yay! 😀
 
My friend(/classmates)'s mom owns a fabulous cheesecake company and is making me 12 mini cheesecakes of my choice as an engagement congrats. I am so touched that she thought to do that and has never even met me. 😍
I'm SO excited for my toffee caramel crunch, baby ruth, chocolate peanut butter cup, and German chocolate cheesecakes. (Separate flavors, not combined 😉 ). Mmmmmmm!!!!
 
This is my plea to all those students who have already gotten into your dream school: After you hit that accept button make sure you remember to also hit the reject button on your other offers. I'm waitlist #8 at Davis and can't wait to get an acceptance letter of my own 🙂
 
Margaret11 said:
This is my plea to all those students who have already gotten into your dream school: After you hit that accept button make sure you remember to also hit the reject button on your other offers. I'm waitlist #8 at Davis and can't wait to get an acceptance letter of my own 🙂
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Interesting "rave" :eyebrow:
How many spots does UCDavis go through? We don't usually get through that many for IS.
 
Margaret11 said:
This is my plea to all those students who have already gotten into your dream school: After you hit that accept button make sure you remember to also hit the reject button on your other offers. I'm waitlist #8 at Davis and can't wait to get an acceptance letter of my own 🙂
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Just be aware that choosing a school is a big decision and no one should pressure them into making a decision before the deadline (April 15th-ish). If they do know them by all means accept at that one school and decline at others. I just know there were a few members putting pressure on others last year. It took me until the beginning of April since I didn't have an in state school and had to weigh the programs and costs, as well as making sure my husband would have a chance of finding work and what I thought was my dream school ended up changing throughout the process.
 
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I might be able to meet my boyfriend half way in PA next weekend! As of right now, he has to work from 1-9 on Friday, but my mom is his "higher up" and makes the schedule, so hopefully I can get her to finagle it so that he can get the day off. We met half way last year and stayed at a really nice bed and breakfast, but I'm pretty sure the woman who owns it hates us (we stayed an hour past check out time), so we are looking for an alternative place. Anyone have any recommendations for cabins in western PA?
 
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felinelvr44 said:
My husband's younger brother has some pretty serious anger/behavioral/agression issues and has been getting into trouble for years (including jail). He recently got a kitten from a friend that was giving them away (they picked up a stray off the street and she was very pregnant) and the entire time we've been like "Nooooooo... that is not a good idea" because he doesn't have a steady job right now, very little money, and isn't responsible in the least. BUT, husband just got a call from his grandmother (who his brother lives with right now) and for the past three weeks that he's had this kitten he has been a completely different person. Nice and respectful to his grandmother, helps out around the house, and completely dotes on this cat. Talks to her in a baby voice and tells her how much he loves her. Is looking for a better job so he can afford cat food and vaccines. His grandmother is amazed. We are too! I hope it continues to go well but so far this tiny kitten therapist is seriously helping this kid. 😍
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That is really really nice. I hope it continues!
 
made it to Grenada in one piece, all my luggage arrived, Lucy did wonderfully on the plane! apartment is gorgeous, the weather is fantastic, and i have lots of food to eat now that i've gone to the grocery store 🙂 now i just need to get myself to start unpacking...😱 :laugh:
 
My love called me this morning!!!! I've never been so happy to be woken up super early on a Sunday by a phone call. Now I just hope it doesn't take another month to hear from him again :/ It really is the little things in life that mean soooo much.
 
My old sister had her 3D ultrasound yesterday and I got to see my soon-to-be nephew. 🙂 I'm not a baby person, and every healthy fetus looks like every other healthy fetus to me (no offense!) but it was nice to see that he looks like he should at this point!

And I have a fully stocked freezer now, at least for a bit. I made a big lasagna and a big meatloaf over the weekend, so there's back up food for when I don't feel like cooking.
 
My semiferal has been glued to my side since I got back from Kansas. He's usually not a big cuddler but right now he's laying on my arm being super cute with very minimal biting for him. I'm so happy with all the progress he's made.
 
Went and invested in a Bamboo-blend set of sheets and duvet cover yesterday. Best night's sleep ever!!!!! 😀 So much better than my dorm set from Target. But now it worsens my problem of not wanting to leave my bed in the morning. 😛 I definitely recommend spending money on a nice bed set. Great sleeps are worth it!
 
I may be able to go to SAVMA after all :soexcited:
 
Escalla said:
Went and invested in a Bamboo-blend set of sheets and duvet cover yesterday. Best night's sleep ever!!!!! 😀 So much better than my dorm set from Target. But now it worsens my problem of not wanting to leave my bed in the morning. 😛 I definitely recommend spending money on a nice bed set. Great sleeps are worth it!
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Yes, yes, a thousand times yes. I got a set of the "pure beach" jersey/bamboo sheets from bed bath and beyond for my wedding and they are beyond amazing. Makes it really hard to get out of bed in the morning though 🙁
 
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