I’m baaaaack

by Julie on October 15, 2009

in Uncategorized

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:

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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…

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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.

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

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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

{ 54 comments… read them below or add one }

ClassyFabSarah October 15, 2009 at 10:08 pm

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.
.-= ClassyFabSarah´s last blog ..Post-Birthday Hangover =-.

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Julie October 15, 2009 at 10:14 pm

Thank you Sarah! I hope your migraine goes away soon. I will definitely squeeze the cheeks haha!

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mint juleps & magnolias October 15, 2009 at 10:12 pm

It looks great! Can’t wait to hear all of your new adventures!!

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Julie October 15, 2009 at 10:15 pm

Thanks doll! I’m excited to be back!

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Silvia October 15, 2009 at 10:19 pm

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!

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Julie October 16, 2009 at 10:13 am

Thank you! I’m wearing a gigantic green sweater today so I plan to stay warm!

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piper jacquelyn October 15, 2009 at 10:43 pm

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!} =-.

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Julie October 16, 2009 at 10:13 am

One day, we will meet :-)

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jenn October 15, 2009 at 11:05 pm

love the new layout – the background is so pretty!!!

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Julie October 16, 2009 at 10:14 am

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!

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RDWilson October 15, 2009 at 11:24 pm

Glad to see you back in the blog-saddle! I dig the redesign, the orange is very seasonally appropriate ;-D

- RDW

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Julie October 16, 2009 at 10:14 am

Thanks Bob!

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Nikke October 16, 2009 at 1:48 am

Welcome back!!!
I’ve missed you =]
.-= Nikke´s last blog ..In rememberance… =-.

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Julie October 16, 2009 at 10:15 am

I’ve missed you too! I’m thrilled to be back.

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Becky October 16, 2009 at 6:29 am

Welcome back! Love the new design! Glad you seem to be settling in! :)
.-= Becky´s last blog ..Mismash =-.

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Julie October 16, 2009 at 10:16 am

Thanks doll!

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Jenny from Lucky in Love October 16, 2009 at 9:28 am

So fun! Hope you have a safe drive and enjoy the weekend with you family :)

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Julie October 16, 2009 at 10:16 am

Thank you! I just hope it’s not too cold in Ohio!

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Gwen October 16, 2009 at 9:45 am

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 =-.

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Julie October 16, 2009 at 10:16 am

Thanks dear! Miss our chats :-)

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Mrs. Potts October 16, 2009 at 9:54 am

I’ve missed you!
The new design looks great! Love the swoosh at the beginning of Mascara.
.-= Mrs. Potts´s last blog ..Kreativ Blogger =-.

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Julie October 16, 2009 at 10:17 am

Thank you! I love it too :-) It was nice to have a change!

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Sara October 16, 2009 at 10:07 am

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!

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Julie October 16, 2009 at 10:18 am

Hahaha! Yes, I like to think we’re cute but who really knows. You have a great weekend too!

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Freck October 16, 2009 at 11:06 am

Welcome back!!! Love the new design, so glad to hear you’re all acquainted with Pittsburgh!!

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Julie October 16, 2009 at 11:18 am

Thank you! Yea it’s definitely a process getting used to this city. The driving is hard because I get so lost easily!

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Shaina October 16, 2009 at 11:11 am

Welcome back, and LOVE LOVE LOVE the new design! It is soooo fabulous!
.-= Shaina´s last blog ..Scarf swap and purple tights! =-.

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Julie October 16, 2009 at 11:19 am

Thanks Shaina!!!!! :-) I love it too!

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Heather October 16, 2009 at 11:15 am

Welcome Back!

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Julie October 16, 2009 at 11:19 am

Thank you so much!

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Kirby @ Good Gals Inc October 16, 2009 at 4:35 pm

Welcome back friend!! Love your new blog header!!
.-= Kirby @ Good Gals Inc´s last blog ..A very late (AND MASSIVE) Vacation Recap =-.

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Julie October 19, 2009 at 12:38 am

Thanks girl!!!!

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Lil' Woman October 16, 2009 at 5:44 pm

Welcome back girly! :)
.-= Lil’ Woman´s last blog ..Unexpected Blogger Vacay! =-.

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Julie October 19, 2009 at 12:38 am

Thank youuuu!

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Julianne October 16, 2009 at 10:04 pm

Aww, what a great pic. We should do dinner or something soon!
.-= Julianne´s last blog ..Black Bean Friday =-.

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Julie October 19, 2009 at 12:38 am

YES! We need to see each other ASAP!

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Elizabeth October 17, 2009 at 8:06 am

welcome back! love the new design!!

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Julie October 19, 2009 at 12:39 am

Thanks so much!

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Akirah October 17, 2009 at 8:13 pm

We look so HOT in that picture. I’m glad you’re back. I can’t wait to read your updates!

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Julie October 19, 2009 at 12:39 am

Hahaha yes we definitely do! We need to do it again!

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Julie October 17, 2009 at 9:15 pm

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. =-.

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Julie October 19, 2009 at 12:40 am

Glad to see you too! xoxo

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Jessica October 18, 2009 at 12:17 am

I love the layout! I’m glad you are back!
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..Classy In Philadelphia Turns One! =-.

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Julie October 19, 2009 at 12:40 am

Thanks Jess!!!!

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Suburban Sweetheart October 18, 2009 at 3:08 pm

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! =-.

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Julie October 19, 2009 at 12:40 am

Thanks love! *sniff* I miss DC bloggers too!

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Kristan October 18, 2009 at 9:00 pm

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!)
.-= Kristan´s last blog ..Books by the Banks =-.

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Julie October 19, 2009 at 12:40 am

Ooo where did you go to school?

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Kristan October 19, 2009 at 7:43 am

Carnegie Mellon. :)
.-= Kristan´s last blog ..Books by the Banks =-.

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Laura October 18, 2009 at 9:46 pm

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!

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Julie October 19, 2009 at 12:41 am

Thanks doll! Yea it definitely is and transitions are always difficult for me. So far so good though :-) xoxo

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Chelsy October 19, 2009 at 11:37 pm

Welcome back!!!!! :)
.-= Chelsy´s last blog ..Will you be my bridesmaid? =-.

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Andrea October 20, 2009 at 12:05 am

Hooray for blogging again! We shall have to meet for a drink again soon. :)
.-= Andrea´s last blog ..Mining Monday: Gross Cakes Edition =-.

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Maggie October 21, 2009 at 11:54 pm

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?
.-= Maggie´s last blog ..Confession: I’m a huge book nerd. =-.

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