Hello!
Well, I am back from my hiatus and with a brand spankin’ new design. My friend Shannon Landis designed it for me. I really wanted something a little edgier for this blog and let’s face it, I needed something new because of my recent move to Pittsburgh. So, what have I been up to… hmm? Well, I’ve been getting acquainted with my internship and reacquainted with Pittsburgh. The last time I lived here I was 13 years old, so I haven’t experienced it as an adult before (ha, I still think it’s funny to call myself an adult).
About a month ago, I met up with some Pittsburgh bloggers. Here is a picture from that night:

It was a blast, really. Meeting them in person was a perfect way to spend one of my first weekends in the ‘burgh.
I’ve also been enjoying the culture of Pittsburgh and visiting some local art museums where I met up with this object/person…

I just had to post that picture.
One weekend, Dan and I went camping in Somerset, PA which is right between Pittsburgh and DC. Well, not exactly right between because it’s only an hour and a half for me to drive there and it takes Dan 3 and a half hours. Oh well… he can deal
We were planning to rough it that weekend by sleeping in tents. However, our plans quickly changed when we checked the weather. It was bitterly cold all weekend and we stayed in a (heated) cabin instead. Despite the weather, it was so refreshing and just what we needed. The flowers were bright too.

This weekend, I’m driving to Ohio to visit my family and especially this little guy:

It’s definitely hard to write after being away from blogging for a couple weeks! I’m sure I’ll be back in my groove soon. I hope you all are well and thanks for stopping by!
Julie
Hi! My name is Julie. I am passionate about being happy and healthy, all while doing Bikram yoga and wearing mascara. Email me: wearingmascara {at} gmail {dot} com
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Welcome back!! I’m so so glad you’re back!!
Sounds like a fabulous weekend – squeeze those chubby baby cheeks for me, will ya?
PS The redesign looks great…. I’m craving a makeover in a big way.
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Thank you Sarah! I hope your migraine goes away soon. I will definitely squeeze the cheeks haha!
It looks great! Can’t wait to hear all of your new adventures!!
Thanks doll! I’m excited to be back!
Love the new design, love that you got to meet some bloggers IRL and love that you are settling well in Pittsburgh!
Miss ya on here and glad you are back. Be safe driving to Ohio this weekend. Stay warm!
Thank you! I’m wearing a gigantic green sweater today so I plan to stay warm!
I’m so glad you’re back! I love the redesign & your photos are all gorgeous – again, I say this to everyone, but I’m always so jealous when you other bloggers get to meet up! Sigh, not many in Nebraska, apparently!
.-= piper jacquelyn´s last blog ..Fall Break {Chicago!} =-.
One day, we will meet
love the new layout – the background is so pretty!!!
Thank you! I love the background too! I found it on some free background website and now I can’t find which site that was – dangit!
Glad to see you back in the blog-saddle! I dig the redesign, the orange is very seasonally appropriate ;-D
- RDW
Thanks Bob!
Welcome back!!!
I’ve missed you =]
.-= Nikke´s last blog ..In rememberance… =-.
I’ve missed you too! I’m thrilled to be back.
Welcome back! Love the new design! Glad you seem to be settling in!
.-= Becky´s last blog ..Mismash =-.
Thanks doll!
So fun! Hope you have a safe drive and enjoy the weekend with you family
Thank you! I just hope it’s not too cold in Ohio!
I’m so glad you are back and having a good time!!! Have a fabulous weekend with your family too!!! XOXO
.-= Gwen´s last blog ..Weight Watchers Wednesday =-.
Thanks dear! Miss our chats
I’ve missed you!
The new design looks great! Love the swoosh at the beginning of Mascara.
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Thank you! I love it too
It was nice to have a change!
So glad you’re back! I’ve missed your posts and hearing about you and Dan. (I’m certain you guys are really cute IRL.) Have a great time with your family!
Hahaha! Yes, I like to think we’re cute but who really knows. You have a great weekend too!
Welcome back!!! Love the new design, so glad to hear you’re all acquainted with Pittsburgh!!
Thank you! Yea it’s definitely a process getting used to this city. The driving is hard because I get so lost easily!
Welcome back, and LOVE LOVE LOVE the new design! It is soooo fabulous!
.-= Shaina´s last blog ..Scarf swap and purple tights! =-.
Thanks Shaina!!!!!
I love it too!
Welcome Back!
Thank you so much!
Welcome back friend!! Love your new blog header!!
.-= Kirby @ Good Gals Inc´s last blog ..A very late (AND MASSIVE) Vacation Recap =-.
Thanks girl!!!!
Welcome back girly!
.-= Lil’ Woman´s last blog ..Unexpected Blogger Vacay! =-.
Thank youuuu!
Aww, what a great pic. We should do dinner or something soon!
.-= Julianne´s last blog ..Black Bean Friday =-.
YES! We need to see each other ASAP!
welcome back! love the new design!!
Thanks so much!
We look so HOT in that picture. I’m glad you’re back. I can’t wait to read your updates!
Hahaha yes we definitely do! We need to do it again!
Welcome back – so glad to see you
I’ll be interested to hear about all of your adventures in Pittsburgh!
.-= Julie´s last blog ..So 80′s. =-.
Glad to see you too! xoxo
I love the layout! I’m glad you are back!
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..Classy In Philadelphia Turns One! =-.
Thanks Jess!!!!
Welcome back! Glad to hear that you’re enjoying Pittsburgh and have found bloggers there, too. MISS YOU!
.-= Suburban Sweetheart´s last blog ..The Great DC Brunch Tour Begins! =-.
Thanks love! *sniff* I miss DC bloggers too!
Sweet! Pittsburgh is awesome. (That’s where I went to college.) And that little guy looks pretty cute, so I guess Ohio’s okay too. (Especially since that’s where I live!)
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Ooo where did you go to school?
Carnegie Mellon.
.-= Kristan´s last blog ..Books by the Banks =-.
I’m glad your back. I’m so glad that you are settling into Pittsburgh! Moving is normally hard and it takes time to meet people and get back into the swing of things!
Thanks doll! Yea it definitely is and transitions are always difficult for me. So far so good though
xoxo
Welcome back!!!!!
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Hooray for blogging again! We shall have to meet for a drink again soon.
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welcome back! I love the pic of all of us. I totally snagged it for my blog later this week, I hope you don’t mind
see you in November?
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