Greis

Gourmet Sloppy Joes

May 31, 2012

A few weeks ago, while my favorite baseball team was on the road, a friend invited me over for lunch and to watch the game. I’m always up for viewing games with friends, but throw in a homemade meal and I’ll never turn you down. Yes, the way to my heart is food. Good, homemade [...]

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Fear of Failing, Again

April 27, 2012

fear [feer] noun – a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid. Fears, we all have them. Some fears are small and rarely effect our daily happenings. Other fears are big and weigh heavily on our day-to-day routines. I [...]

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Healthy Fast Food Choices

April 18, 2012

In today’s fast paced world, most of us have been caught out and about needing to grab a quick bite to eat on the go. Whether we’re dieting, or just trying to stick to a healthy eating plan, fast food can be a scary option. Rather than go hungry or unknowingly make a choice you’d [...]

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I Love Cruises: Tips, Tricks and Why You Should Come Aboard!

March 12, 2012

I love to travel whether it’s by plane, train or automobile. Okay, maybe not automobile, but regardless of my mode of travel, I love to go places. (If only my bank account, and job, afforded me the luxury to travel more often.) Two-and-a-half years ago, I embarked on my first and only cruise. To date, [...]

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Why I Love My Trainer.

February 9, 2012
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Working out is a part of my whole being-healthier game plan. Every year, I strive to workout more and eat less junk, and every year I seem to fail at both. When I decided to have weight loss surgery my doctor was my biggest workout advocate. He was always sure to point out how important [...]

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The Rules Are Made To Be Broken, Right?

February 3, 2012
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Do you remember the book, The Rules? In case you’ve somehow missed it, The Rules was published in 1995, outlining all the rules a woman should follow to succeed at dating. Before the invention of eReaders, women everywhere wanted the book that was going to help them land their future husband. Ladies, some of these rules are just [...]

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The Word Pretty

December 28, 2011
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pret·ty [prit-ee] adjective 1. pleasing or attractive to the eye, as by delicacy or gracefulness: a pretty face. 2. (of things, places, etc.) pleasing to the eye, especially without grandeur. 3. pleasing to the ear: a pretty tune. 4. pleasing to the mind or aesthetic taste: He writes pretty little stories. 5. (often used ironically) [...]

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Dating Double Standards

December 15, 2011
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Dipping my toes into the dating pool has proven to be challenging. While I’ve only been testing out the dating scene for a few weeks, I’ve found there are so many double standards in the dating world. You would think that most of them would have fallen to the way side years ago, it is [...]

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Facebook Faux Pas

November 22, 2011
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We live in the age of technology. Everywhere we turn there are new smart phones, computers, tablets and other coveted electronic devices that will make our daily life more mobile. The advances in technology have made it easier for us all to keep in touch with friends and family without ever having to pick up [...]

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Help Me Get a Date. Please.

November 3, 2011
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Tips, advice, success stories, warnings…I need them. My name is Greis, I’m almost 33 and I’ve never been in a “real” relationship. Yes, I’ve had the occasional boy that’s a friend or a date here and there, but a relationship? Nope, never had one. Crazy, right? Dating has always been a tough subject for me. [...]

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