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New York delivered, as can be expected. And by that I mean I found the word unicorn carved into the cement somewhere along 5th Ave. If you're going to deface the public's walking foundation of a great city, I suggest you choose a word like "unicorn" to do so. I don't think it's a misdemeanor if its intent is positivity--which explains the presence of so many spray-painted "God Loves Yous" and "Jesus Saves" under overpasses.
And if New York didn't bring it with its mystical creature sidewalk vandalism, it surely did with its offering of cleverly titled shops. Case in Point:
It's the lactation kingdom of the Upper West Side, its walls covered with an impressive display of pump parts and nursing bras that hang like expensive art in a gallery. I didn't think I'd have any issues with missing a couple days of nursing Nella as it's winding to a close anyway, and I wasn't sure she was even getting anything (this milk/boob discussion's getting slightly uncomfortable). Needless to say, I had to stop by this breast kept secret for some equipment, shall we say. I asked to get hooked up with the cheapest, easiest solution which turned out to be something that resembled a cross between a PVC pipe, a giant syringe and a victrola. If you've ever seen a breast pump (okay, I officially don't love the word "breast"), you know exactly what I mean by victrola. And then try using it in a public bathroom stall. What did I learn from all this? Well, I learned never to admit you're going to throw your rhymes-with-quest milk away when you're standing in the middle of a shop dedicated to holy mother's milk. You might as well just light a hundred dollar bill on fire. When you are asked what you plan to do with your "expressed milk" (still uncomfortable) and if you need a bottle/ice bags/insulated iron safe in which to keep it, just smile and say "yes" and "yes" and "of course."
Oh, but I'm getting utterly sidetracked now.
Back to New York.
E. 46th St.
I was going to write this post with the whole angle of leaving my kids and what that was like and this dual life we have of mothering, nurturing, loving and yet fostering our own passions and dreams as well. How it kind of melds together, pushes and pulls and generally works out in the end.
I loved every minute of New York and yet my true statement of "I let go, I enjoyed me time, I knew the kids were just fine without me" can be contradicted by the same truth of "I missed them and thought about them all the time." If that makes any sense.
For me though, the more interesting angle on this trip is the realization of just how alike we all are. Moms, not moms, New Yorkers, Midwesterners, Cab Drivers, what have you. My favorite thing about traveling a little more the last two years has been meeting people. People who live completely different lives, enjoy different pastimes, like different music, jobs, food, etc.
I've always had a tendency to be very conscious of what made me different in social settings. Not necessarily to be intimidated by it but at least to be aware that standing in the middle of a busy street, unfolding a giant NY map or hailing a cab the "wrong" way made me stand out. To be sitting at a table with beautiful, successful New York single women and have that moment of "I'm the crafty dork mom who keeps checking her phone for pictures of her kids." The more I really spend time with people though--open myself up to different atmospheres, allow myself to relax and really listen to people, be moved by the rhythms of different cities and landscapes, backgrounds and life stories--the less I notice what makes us different. And the more I become aware of what makes us the same.
Alta, W. 10th St.
Surrounded by the colorful culture of New York City these past few days and weaving together the several encounters I had with different people, I'm inspired by the ever present truth of...we are all the same. Despite how many bright yellow taxis pepper our streets or what passions we pursue, how we dress, where we work, what we eat--we all want the same thing. To seek adventure, find comfort, connect with others. To relate, to feel good, to be recognized for our efforts. To be good at something. To love and be loved. To feel happy.
St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, Midtown Manhattan
It felt really good this week to explore the city, meet new people and reconnect with old friends. While the past 48 hours were efficiently filled with a lot of work (a couple meetings and some very last tie-up work for the book), my friend Meg saw to it we had some fun as well.
Other Desert Cities at Lincoln Center Theater; a captivating well-written show
Times Square
Holy Cow, was it a fast trip.
Sweet Mother of Buttercream Frosting
It rained 2 out of 2 1/2 days there.
But completely inspiring and invigorating. Even in the rain.
That medley of wet reflections and steam that seeps out from manhole covers and sort of dances along the dark, slick streets? It's poetic. Lovely.
Street Corner Hot Pretzels and Roasted Chestnuts
And yes, I missed them.
I did so well at being present and really enjoying the opportunity to be alone, sleep (for the first time in three years!), move from one location to another without taking a head check, buckling seat belts or making sure to grab a to-go snack; but I missed them, truly. You get to a certain point in motherhood where, no matter how much fun you're having, you just subconsciously breathe your children. You can smell them even when you're not purposely thinking about them. You can feel their arms around your neck, their breath on your shoulder. You hear them whisper good night even when, by the time you climb in bed, they've long been asleep several hundred miles away. Brett's mom said yesterday Nella walked all day. Just took off for good and didn't look back. Because she's two now and Sister knows it.
I almost cried when we got home and realized Grandma was right. Walking is now Nella's transportation mode of choice, and she's good at it. Quick, smooth and agile.
Just another thing that makes us very much the same.
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Have the breast weekend evah.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Different Strokes, Same Folks.
108 comments:
- Happiness is... said...
Welcome home. Only you could find a chunk of cement in NYC that says "Unicorn." How amazingly fitting. And the boob story is a stitch. I've been there facing both the manual and the mechanical version of a pump and I do declare that I SO don't miss that part of feeding.
It's also very exciting to hear that Nella is walking, yes sir-ee.
Sweet dreams,
Jennifer - January 27, 2012 at 9:54 PM
- annelise said...
"Udderly sidetracked"? Just to add to the grossness.
Your girls are absolutely gorgeous.
Love the picture of the NYC street with the rain and the steam. - January 27, 2012 at 9:55 PM
- Sherri said...
Yay for a walking Nella!! I totally hear ya, with the smelling them when they aren't there, it's cray cray isn't it?! Lol! Talking young makes feel young! Thankyou for including me in your NY trip, I have ALWAYS wanted to go there:)XO
- January 27, 2012 at 10:00 PM
- Raven said...
love love love love love. There really isn't anything more for me to say about this post and your blog than LOVE.
just. LOVE. - January 27, 2012 at 10:00 PM
- shellycoulter said...
Unicorn! How perfect for you to find probably the only place in the USA with the word Unicorn etched into the cement. Awesome! :)
- January 27, 2012 at 10:04 PM
- DMK said...
That pic of Nella with the powdered donuts is one of the cutest things I've ever seen.
Denise - January 27, 2012 at 10:05 PM
- Cheryl @ a pretty cool life. said...
Dude, you missed out on "udderly sidetracked." Ha!
- January 27, 2012 at 10:06 PM
- Sarah said...
I never wanted to go to NYC until you started writing about it. And you hit the nail on the head about breathing your chilfren even when they aren't with you. Beautiful paragraph
- January 27, 2012 at 10:07 PM
- Hazel said...
You certainly didn't miss a moment to soak up the locality!
The breast story did make me laugh, although I shouldn't laugh too soon.
How amazing it must be to see Nella running around- imagine what fun she and Lainey will get up to now! - January 27, 2012 at 10:08 PM
- Elizabeth said...
Beautiful trip! Alone time is rare, with a 2-year-old and a 4-month-old, I understand that 100%! But it's always worth it to want to share experiences with the kids. I would love to see New York! My grandparents live a (albeit big) hop, skip, and a jump away in Baltimore, and every year I've wanted to detour through New York on the way home.
I now know that every time I nurse my 4-month-old this weekend, I'll be reminded to have the "breast" weekend I can have.
Have a splendid weekend! - January 27, 2012 at 10:10 PM
- Tonia said...
That picture of Nella and the DD cup, cheeks all pooched out like a little chipmunk? Made me snort because I can't laugh loudly for fear of waking my munchkin. I needed that after getting frustrated with a crochet bunny project.
- January 27, 2012 at 10:10 PM
- Nicky said...
Isn't it fascinating that the things you are most self conscious about (being a dorky, crafty mum) is one of the things a lot of us envy about you. We strive to be more present and creative with our kids, yet you feel you need to be more than that again.
We're mums, we love our kids...you can't really beat that.
Thank you for sharing your trip with us.
Nicky (Australia - hence the mum/mom spelling) - January 27, 2012 at 10:17 PM
- sassystone said...
Your trip sounds like so much fun! I look forward to reading your blogs every day. Your writing is such an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
- January 27, 2012 at 10:26 PM
- Katy Walker said...
YAY! GO NELLA! I'm glad you had a wonderful trip! :)
- January 27, 2012 at 10:27 PM
- Love is all you need said...
Uh-mazing! Welcome back!
- January 27, 2012 at 10:54 PM
- Claire @ Scissors Paper Rock said...
Oh...how I adore NYC! Was there last August for only 4 days & already craving to go back...planning & dreaming....if only it wasn't a 24hr plane trip away :) I'd LOVE to go there this August for the BlogHer conference.....but living in Australia with 2 children {1 a newborn} and no big blog sponsor as of yet.....I doubt I'll be there this year! But it's nice to dream!!!
And Kelle....I'm a dorky crafty Mum who talks way way too much about my babies.......it's who we are these days & thats cool! But we can also have our space, have our work, have our dreams & have an 'adult' life outside of the full-time-Mum gig. As always, your blog rocks Kelle. Awesome post! x - January 27, 2012 at 10:57 PM
- Nicole said...
Oh, thank heavens! I was just muddling around thinking I needed a Kelle fill after not having any of your beautiful words since Monday, and there you are!! My post thoughts:
1) Whoa...Lainey is a super tall, super beautiful, amazing "big kid!" She is supposed to be the little 2 year-old that I just made a little black and red bonnet for.
2) Must see more recent video footage of Nella usin' them gorgeous little gams of hers please.
3) Jealous of your sans children sleep...but can't wait to grab my girl from her crib ar 5 am and toss her (and her brand new tooth!) in bed next to me in a few hours.
Much love!!
~n - January 27, 2012 at 11:12 PM
- Britnie said...
I LOVE the Dunkin Donuts picture of Nella!
- January 27, 2012 at 11:13 PM
- LeiShell said...
I laughed so hard at the "breast" pumping ordeal. I have yet to leave my little man at 18mos because I'm afraid of this! Nice you got some time away...makes the time with them even more special:)
- January 27, 2012 at 11:23 PM
- DeAnn said...
Sounds like you had the breast time on your quick trip. ;-)
Yay Nella! Those feet will take you far! Oh the places you will go :-) And your instagram pic of Nalla with the doughnuts? Beyond cute! Priceless! - January 27, 2012 at 11:55 PM
- Laura @ SpottyOwlDesign said...
Hi Kelle, glad you enjoyed your trip. I pre-ordered your book yesterday and thought other international readers might like to know that out of the four links in your sidebar BAM and Amazon ship overseas but only BAM takes PayPal.
- January 28, 2012 at 12:44 AM
- My Secret Rooms said...
Yes, that's what I also notice and still is in awe over: we're so much alike and we dream and want the same things!
It's fascinating and reassuring and comforting and interesting :-)
Wonderful photos of the world's capitol!
Wonderful photos of Nella walking :-)
How we miss the kids when were not with them?!! When it's been about ten minutes after saying good bye in the morning, I miss my boy. Horribly. I kinda thought there was something wrong with me but, no, we're the same all around the world.
Have a fab weekend with the family now! - January 28, 2012 at 1:19 AM
- Claire said...
Upper Breast Side...Bwahahahahahahaha!
So glad you had a good trip! - January 28, 2012 at 2:07 AM
- Team Lando said...
Cracking up at your breast post. I'm not a huge fan of that word either. And SO happy Nella is walking around like it's her job.
And crap, Kelle, if you're a "dorky crafty mom," I have NO idea what I am, but it ain't good. - January 28, 2012 at 2:24 AM
- Bethany said...
Bahaha I'm cracking up at the breastfeeding convo. Yes, liquid gold ... you cannot dispose of the liquid gold. I so thought you were going to say that you told them you had to throw it away and that they offered to take it off your hands for some sort of non-profit share-the-milk organization. That could have been awkward.
Glad you took time for you ... much needed! - January 28, 2012 at 4:48 AM
- Nf1andprek-whisper said...
rhymes with....you are so funny.....that scene is etched in my mind now... very funny.
- January 28, 2012 at 4:58 AM
- Jennifer said...
I love visiting NYC too! Looks like you had a great trip. I started following you on instagram and love the app. The Friday phone dump is lovely, my fav is Nella at DD.
- January 28, 2012 at 5:04 AM
- CSB said...
Do you know about the weaning blues? Especially for those of us who breastfeed for awhile, weaning TOTALLY knocks the socks off your hormones. Just wanted to warn you. I didn't know and it was awful - I was so emotional for several weeks and couldn't figure out why.
The end of this post cracked me up - so funny! Glad you had a great trip. - January 28, 2012 at 5:14 AM
- Hanna said...
Good for Nella! she was ready to walk in her own terms.
I totally love NY, your pics say so much about what the city is all about. Congrats on your book and on the 2 for 2 goal almost accomplished. - January 28, 2012 at 5:19 AM
- Sarah said...
Looks like an amazing trip. And I agree it is comforting to realize that no matter how different we are on the outside fundamentally we all want the exact same things! So happy for Nella and her walking! Have a great weekend!!!
- January 28, 2012 at 5:19 AM
- teal915 said...
My husband and I took a day trip to NYC a couple of days after Christmas. They were getting ready for New Years, and we even saw the ball drop during a practice run. But it was crazy busy. I have never seen so many people in one place. My draw dropped when I saw your pic of the church, because I took the same picture, except mine had a thousand poeple in it. We couldn't even really go in. We just walked in the one door and then squeezed our way out the other door.
http://teal915.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-york-new-york.html - January 28, 2012 at 5:37 AM
- teal915 said...
oops that should have been jaw not draw.
- January 28, 2012 at 5:37 AM
- Micaela said...
I missed your posts this week :-). Your pump and dump story had me in stitches!!!! Welcome home! Enjoy your baby snuggles.
- January 28, 2012 at 5:40 AM
- Songbook said...
I'm so glad you're back! I missed your posts! :)
- January 28, 2012 at 5:41 AM
- Annie said...
Ok, so not to make you more uncomfortable, but I seriously need some help. My baby-toddler is 14 months and only nurses twice a day. I'm going to be gone for 3 days next month. Do I need to bring a pump? Can you equate this to your scenario and make a judgment call? Long time reader - love the blog, first time commenter. My first comment on your blog? On nursing. Perfectly apropos.
- January 28, 2012 at 5:49 AM
- Sherri Mitchell said...
I can't believe you found a piece of sidewalk marked Unicorn. It's so cool and rather hilarious all in one. What are the odds? I mean, Unicorn? Seriously?
Glad your back, glad Nella girl is moving and shaking with the best of them, and so glad for this post! Can I just say, serious withdrawal? Geez, I was counting the minutes. Just kidding. Not really. You know what I mean.
I LOVE New York! - January 28, 2012 at 5:52 AM
- Ellie said...
Breast week, I do declare weeks now start with Saturday...or Friday night!
- January 28, 2012 at 5:52 AM
- Janita said...
Welcome home, darling! Looks like you had an amazing time...how exciting for you! YOUR BOOK YOUR BOOK YOUR BOOK!! Woooooohoooo! And to come home to Nella walking like a super hero? That's gotta be cool. It's funny how they always seem to grow up when you turn your head for a moment. Incidentally on "the girls" issue...I had to pump exclusively for my first and that's when I used to return phone calls. Double-pump attached, I wasn't going anywhere for a while so I used those 15 minutes wisely. You know how loud those things are...after a while you start singing songs to the sound of that motor chugging away at your nipp...I digress. I had a few people on the other end of the phone ask if I was in a dairy barn...I said close. I don't think I smell as bad, but close. xo
- January 28, 2012 at 6:00 AM
- Little For A Little While said...
Love your breast expereince. Haven't we all been there at some point or another?! And yes, smile and nod, then do dump your milk down the sink....they'll never know. And you being the "crafty dork mom who keeps checking her phone for pictures of her kids"...isn't that what we all come here for? We love you for who you are, we all have our place in this world, and yours is a pretty good one. Hope you get lots of snuggle time with your girls this weekend!
- January 28, 2012 at 6:01 AM
- J, T and Theo B. said...
ah, the breast pump stories. :) i've hauled mine across the country, to two OTHER countries and on girls' weekends galore. i've pumped in a car, riding down the road (front seat passenger, no less). it's all a bit crazy but so worth it. enjoy every last snuggly nursing moment with nella. you will miss it so, so unbelievably badly once it's gone. sniff sniff. (my last baby nursed until he was 28 months old...and i cried when he finally weaned himself). best of luck!
http://www.jtandtheob.com - January 28, 2012 at 6:12 AM
- chele said...
I've been lurking here for a long, long time! But had to come out of the shadows to say:
YAY Nella! Walk on with your bad self, Sistah! - January 28, 2012 at 6:19 AM
- The Gambrel Family said...
I just got back from a girls weekend in NYC and it was the best! It was so wonderful (even though I missed the kiddos) to spend time with friends and explore the city!
- January 28, 2012 at 6:22 AM
- TheeFireWife said...
Uncomfortable, maybe. Hilarious? 100%. Rhymes with quest. Ha!
- January 28, 2012 at 6:46 AM
- DeborahJoy said...
I put my hands up to being a breast-milk dumper (we ran out of the dinky bags and clippitz). And the tell-tale whirr of the electric pump - unmistakable!
We got engaged in NY, lots of happy memories, thank you for sharing your images - January 28, 2012 at 6:49 AM
- E @ Oh! Apostrophe said...
How awesome you've nursed Nella so long! I'd love to get that far with my now 10-month old. Would be great if you talked more about it...bummer that typing breast is awkward for you! Embrace it momma :)
- January 28, 2012 at 7:05 AM
- MG Atwood said...
Smiling big smiles at Nella walking. Next thing you know she'll be wearing numbers and doing a race! Hooray for safe travels.
- January 28, 2012 at 7:07 AM
- But I Do Have a Law Degree said...
Can I just say how much I love EVERY SINGLE ONE of your posts? So inspiring, so beautiful - I rarely make it through one without tearing up. :) Thank you!
- January 28, 2012 at 7:41 AM
- zosia said...
i have my first child and am just getting the nursing thing down, at 6 months, and appreciate the supportive community you found and shared..it ishard for me and worth it. I would love to go till 2 years and your pictures and story will continue to put fuel to that fire. Thanks
- January 28, 2012 at 7:47 AM
- Amy said...
I SO get the missing them, but enjoying this. Even though my trips aren't nearly so glamorous!
- January 28, 2012 at 8:00 AM
- Summit of Glory said...
More alike than different......hmmmm....seems like a social message that relates to so many situations! so true! see what little Nella is teaching you! Welcome home. Found some awesome vintage tea party inspiration.....let me know if you are still planning and I'll send you the link! xoxo
- January 28, 2012 at 8:01 AM
- Victoria said...
glad you had a funand enjoyable NYC trip :)
hooray for nella!!! truly no stopping her now!!
happy weekend! - January 28, 2012 at 8:13 AM
- KaleeSorey said...
New York looks like it was so much fun!! I love the positive defacing part too! :p Kalee @ soreyfitness.com
- January 28, 2012 at 8:23 AM
- Jannice said...
you just made me miss my home even more!!
On your phone dump...that little Nella chipmunk face with the munchkins...how adorable! Enjoy catching up with your babies!! - January 28, 2012 at 8:24 AM
- Lisa said...
I love you description of being away from the kids...so true. I used to think that I needed time away to "refind" myself, and quickly realized that "myself" had just been redefined and was there all along. That being said, it's refreshing to get that time to yourself, and personally, it makes me a better mom.
Way to go, Nella...so exciting. :) - January 28, 2012 at 8:34 AM
- Beverly said...
I'm glad you had such a wonderful trip. I'm glad you're home with your precious babies. Heck, I just have to tell you how glad I am that you are back blogging! I missed you!
- January 28, 2012 at 8:36 AM
- Mamarazzioftwoboys said...
I will never ever ever get tired of looking @ your pictures and reading your blogs EVER!!!!! :o)
- January 28, 2012 at 8:51 AM
- Molly said...
I'm so glad you had a good trip, Kelle! One step closer to me getting that hot little book in my hands :)
I've never been to NYC even though I always said I would live there. Now I want to go even more. - January 28, 2012 at 9:19 AM
- Sherri said...
I can NOT stop laughing. . .dumping liquid gold? GASP! After nursing three into toddlerhood and being an LC, I can say you would certainly not be the first to underestimate the value of a pump when away. Once my co-worker dug a demo pump out of my bag to 'relieve herself' in the middle of a trip having convinced herself that her toddler wasn't nursing enough for her to need a pump. :-) So glad that you were able to find what you needed - and proud that you actually typed the word "breast" several times in your post. LOL!
- January 28, 2012 at 9:29 AM
- Aidan said...
Hahaha....loved the sign off! Funny how the sound of some words make us react. Made me want to visit NYC - been too long :) Thanks as always for inspiring me to go out and live my life despite being mega busy.
- January 28, 2012 at 9:36 AM
- John & Misty Schluchter said...
I just have to say i LOVE the picture of Nella and the donut holes. SOOOO cute!
- January 28, 2012 at 9:47 AM
- Lindsay said...
Thanks for bringing NYC to Ohio for me. I love it there and I forget. LOVE your blog and this post inspires me to travel (just a little) before adding a 3rd to our clan. <3 the "friday phone dump"! You are an amazing woman, mother, and photographer! Enjoy your weekend!
- January 28, 2012 at 9:56 AM
- idiosyncraticeye said...
Ah, I love New York. And isn't it true, that with all our differences, we are all still the same. :)
- January 28, 2012 at 10:19 AM
- Carol M said...
I am hoping to be able to go to NYC soon, we wanted to go last year but went to DC instead! I live so close and yet its so far away, maybe this year. I love Nella, and I'm so jelious that she lets you but things in her hair. My daughter is close to her age and its a fight, only daddy can do things and even then she pulls the stuff out! I need to know how you do it. I love love love the Dunkin Donuts picture and Laney's crocheted top dress.
- January 28, 2012 at 10:19 AM
- Gareen said...
Isn't it so nice to get away? So glad you got to experience the city on your own! On another note, your words about being a mother always touch me to my core, not only because my mom has been the most incredible human being in my life, but also because I can't wait for the day when I will smell my own babies in my hair, on my clothes, and in my dreams. You are such an inspiration and your babies are so lucky to have you!
- January 28, 2012 at 10:23 AM
- Life with Kaishon said...
I am glad you had a littl break : )
- January 28, 2012 at 10:35 AM
- KatharineLilley said...
I think it is so cool you are still breastfeeding Nella. I nursed my older two untill 1 and 18 months but we are expecting number 3 now and I cannot wait to nurse as long as possible this time. :)
- January 28, 2012 at 10:47 AM
- Rose said...
Can't believe you found the word Unicorn carved in the sidewalk ... you were meant to chance upon it. Time away for the nest is odd I guess ... not experienced it yet myself, perhaps I should put that on the list of things to do for 2012. I miss my littlies when they're not here though - school or sleep over at their cousins, the house seems so soulless and quiet, for all the peace and quite I'd rather have them chirruping away tugging at my apron strings I think.
Much love X - January 28, 2012 at 11:05 AM
- Jennoelle said...
aw, NYC looks incredible! I'm hoping to take a trip there in the spring with a couple friends--to see a Broadway show of course. (:
- January 28, 2012 at 11:21 AM
- Rebekah said...
So true. I love traveling SOOO much, and it's for the same reason as you said- connecting with different people, learning from them, and walk away enlivened into a different culture.
- January 28, 2012 at 1:51 PM
- Sarah said...
How ironic...I just walked in the house from a babyshower where the word breast (along with other not so easy on the ears and mind) words were thrown around WAY TOO MUCH for this stepmama.
Glad you had some "me" time! It's always nice, but I too worry about my husband and son. It's just what mamas do and it's beautiful!
Go Nella, Go! - January 28, 2012 at 2:59 PM
- Louise said...
Breast, breast, breast! Totally NOT awkward!
The unicorn word on the sidewalk is super awesome. That is your word after all!
I am very lucky to live so close to the big city, I can't wait to take the kids in the spring. Next time come and visit long island, I can just see you in the Hamptons, nothing to do with your name! We have a great wine region too!
Well done nella! - January 28, 2012 at 3:16 PM
- Maggie said...
Go NELLA!!!! NY looks really fun!! I am going in April!! For 2 days can't wait!!!
- January 28, 2012 at 5:18 PM
- Katrina said...
My first experience visiting New York was for my fall break. Five days of inspiration. It rained all but one day, and I still think it was one of the best trips I have taken out there.
Glad you snuck in some time to see a show! I would argue that it isn't a real trip to the city without seeing at least one! - January 28, 2012 at 5:29 PM
- Rachel said...
Sam started walking every where right after is 2nd birthday too. Upper breast side was the best part of this post by the way!
- January 28, 2012 at 6:32 PM
- Katherines Corner said...
What a wonderful post. Thank you for sharing your trip and happy memory making. Welcome home! Hugs
- January 28, 2012 at 8:21 PM
- jmatteso said...
Loved your nursing story! Hilarious. Pumps are the worst. Just the thought of it makes the girls ache.
- January 28, 2012 at 8:21 PM
- Karen said...
I am not yet finished reading this post but had to stop midway to comment on the first photo of Nella in her green romper. Her expression is fetching. She most definitely is giving the photographer a very verbose sidelong glance! Two year old individuality and personality just blooming along :-)
- January 28, 2012 at 8:55 PM
- Johnsons² said...
I happend to come across your blog a few weeks ago and I have loved following the stories of you and your beautiful family! Thank you for the smiles and laughs.
- January 28, 2012 at 9:42 PM
- Angela said...
im totally laughing out loud. awesome post. utterly fascinating. :) nella is such a big girl...that made me a little misty eyed. cannot wait to see how special her birthday is. and lainey love is such a little lady. how lucky you are!
- January 28, 2012 at 9:54 PM
- cconyn01 said...
I am a long time follower of your blog, and a huge fan. Just want to say that your story is inspirational, and your family wonderful. Keep on rocking, girl!
- January 29, 2012 at 6:54 AM
- Sarah Nora said...
That pic of Nella with the donuts may be my favourite of her yet. hahaha. Just perfect
- January 29, 2012 at 7:22 AM
- Allison's Daily Drama said...
The Upper breast side?! What doesn't NYC have? I visited New york a little over a year ago for the first time, and I left my 13 month old with his gramma. I decided it would be the week that I would wean him from breastfeeding since I was going to be gone for so long - big mistake! Now every time I think of NYC all I remember is being in pain! I think it's time for another trip ;) Fabulous photos and it sounds like a wonderful trip.
- January 29, 2012 at 7:58 AM
- dig this chick said...
Awesome and so my mantra: more similarities than differences. It creates beauty and opportunity for growth everywhere. I believe this concept is what united us all those years ago...
That photo of Lainey and Latte: Margot said, "Wait! Oh, mama! I want a little bear like that!"
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- Elissa said...
The Upper Breast Side! When my babies were babies I used to make cloth diapers and washcloths and the owner of that shop used to sell my stuff. So cool that you were there. :)
- January 29, 2012 at 9:04 AM
- yeagerfamily said...
Haha...loved your "rhymes with quest" milk pumping story. That was too funny! And the picture of Nella with her Dunkin' Donuts is great! I know what you mean about enjoying the "me" time but still thinking about your kiddos at the same time. I love reading your blog...it always makes me smile.
Amber - January 29, 2012 at 9:51 AM
- April Vernon said...
I am in love with the picture of Nella at Dunkin' Donuts!!!!
- January 29, 2012 at 10:35 AM
- Chelsea said...
Welcome back Kelle! Missed reading your posts so much! Love that you still nurse Nella.......I nursed my oldest until he was almost 2 1/2 and still nursing my 16-month-old........they eventually wean themselves when they are ready. Have a great week! Blessings! : )
Chelsea - January 29, 2012 at 3:41 PM
- Lo Mc said...
Ah, Kelle, you are too funny!! Love the utterly sidetracked comment. I totally could see you laughing at yourself as you wrote that.
You remind me so much of my husband. He is always saying the funniest things but the best part is how funny he knows he is.
Like Jimmy Fallon and Tina Fay on Weekend update when they would laugh so hard at themselves that they could hardly go on with their bit. I imagine that you are exactly like that! :)
Love the post! - January 29, 2012 at 6:36 PM
- genderist said...
I've not had a full night away from my baby since before she was born.... she'll be three in March.
I am so proud of your ability to claim some me-time. What a good mommy role model. - January 29, 2012 at 7:22 PM
- beth said...
just wait until who you leave behind are teenagers....you still smell them and feel them and miss them...all while wondering what kind of trouble they're getting into.....and then your mind starts wondering and no matter what you're away for {business or pleasure} you can't concentrate and walk around in an almost moronic state.....oh kids. they truly are your heart walking around outside your body !!
- January 29, 2012 at 7:35 PM
- Baby By The Sea said...
Love the NY pictures - it sure looks like you packed it all in. Please promise me you'll eat a bagel next time, write about the smell of a NY bagel shop and describe the experience. Every time I long for the east coast and NY it's with bagels on my mind.
- January 29, 2012 at 8:43 PM
- Lisa said...
OMG- You did it! $200,000!
Love it as always... sometimes I think we are the same person. Breathing them even when you don't mean to... I know exactly what you are talking about! - January 30, 2012 at 7:54 AM
- Hahn's said...
Oh man am I laughing so hard right now reading the section about breast feeding... I am breast feeding my 8 month old still and I am too the point of 'is she getting anything or am just doing this for me?'. Too funny!! Thanks for the laugh!
- January 30, 2012 at 9:23 AM
- karyl said...
yay!!!! go NELLA!!!!!!! .... and how do you still have "rhymes with quest" milk???? what is your secret?!!!! i am drying up at 7 months!!!!
- January 30, 2012 at 9:29 AM
- Amber Young said...
Hi Kelle!! I nominated you for the Versatile blogger award! :) I enjoy reading your posts, viewing your incredible photos and being swept away by your sweet angels!
http://eternally-red.blogspot.com/2012/01/sweet-blog-award.html - January 30, 2012 at 9:57 AM
- bobbiebrownphotography.com said...
Oh my goodness....the pix of Nella walking melts.my.heart! I LOVE IT!
- January 30, 2012 at 11:53 AM
- Kelly Cach said...
*You are a good fit no matter where you are.....you belong everywhere :)
*Okay, not just saying this, but sometimes Nella looks like my Nora! The pic of her standing with arms out stretched on the tennis court....I gasped and then smiled real big :)
*And I think my favorite phone dump picture to date has got to be Nella with the Dunkin' Donuts....Aaahhh! Her expression is PRICELESS! I want to eat her UP!!! (along with the donuts & coffee). - January 30, 2012 at 12:40 PM
- heather said...
Seriously, who sees "unicorn" carved in the cement sidewalk when on vacation??? I love NYC even in the rain.
And just checked out Nella's "2 for 2" fundraiser . . . wahoo! Over $200,00 with a few days to spare!
Welcome home!
xo - January 30, 2012 at 1:02 PM
- Marriage from Scratch said...
Sounds like a GREAT trip even if it was quick. SO jealous..I wanna take hubby there so bad (I've been..in hs..but he hasn't). Happy Monday!!
www.marriagefromscratch.blogspot.com - January 30, 2012 at 1:23 PM
- Cindy said...
Just wanted to say the photo of Miss Nella and the doughnuts and the Dunkin Doughnuts cup on the photo dump made me smile. Such the expression from her.
- January 30, 2012 at 1:47 PM
- melissa said...
LOVE that YOU found the word 'unicorn' etched in a random sidewalk in NYC!!!
- January 30, 2012 at 3:20 PM
- http://mylittlehappies.blogspot.com said...
Great post--I always enjoy them! Alta is amazing and Magnolia Bakery is the BEST--we had these at our wedding and I try to eat them as much as possible. ;)
- January 30, 2012 at 6:55 PM
- Abernathy said...
nellas powdered sugar face and small doughnut holes on the table ledge. Good. times.
- January 31, 2012 at 7:45 PM
- Olivia : I am still learning said...
Such a sweet post, thanks for sharing.
Not to mention that photo of Nella at Dunkin Donuts is freaking adorable! :) - January 31, 2012 at 8:17 PM
- Katia said...
I wish I had read that you were in new york earlier. the beginning of your post about positive graffiti is so fitting, because my 7 year old son (who has Down syndrome) is featured in an NYC art exhibit by photographer Elisabeth Jordan on prayer and positive graffiti from Haiti. It's called Written Offereings, and there are 4 children featured who are in need of extra prayers, in addition to the Haitian graffiti, and each photograph is covered in plexiglass so people can write their own positive thoughts directly on the photographs. Best part is, the last "photo" in the exhibit is a mirror. I wish you could have gone to see it.http://kkallaur.blogspot.com/2012/01/short-and-sweet.html
- February 1, 2012 at 5:56 PM
- Michele said...
Kelle, Your writing is inspiring, real and reaches deep into my heart. Thank you for taking the time to share your life and soul with us blog readers. I am a grandmother and your posts are beautifully written and often bring tears to my eyes. Thank you for being a 'light' in my day as I travel to your blog on my computer for a reminder of what really matters in life. Much love to you!
- February 3, 2012 at 7:14 AM
- madmama said...
I just love your writing. I stumbled upon your first post a year or two ago and blubbered...completely blubbered. And have not forgotten it.
Was just looking through this post after a time away, and my 3.5 and 5.5 yr old sons came in. My older one said, "Who is that?" with a picture of Nella. I said "That is a beautiful little girl named Nella."
My little son said, "Does she have a mama?" And I said yes, she has a wonderful mama." And then he said, "She happy."
Good job, Mama. - February 3, 2012 at 11:48 AM
- Cutis Medical said...
The post is talking about different strokes and same folks. Good post'
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Goodpasture Syndrome
On this page:
- What is Goodpasture syndrome?
- What causes Goodpasture syndrome?
- What are the symptoms of Goodpasture syndrome?
- How is Goodpasture syndrome diagnosed?
- How is Goodpasture syndrome treated?
- Eating, Diet, and Nutrition
- Points to Remember
- Hope through Research
- For More Information
- Acknowledgments
What is Goodpasture syndrome?
Goodpasture syndrome is a pulmonary-renal syndrome, which is a group of acute illnesses involving the kidneys and lungs. Goodpasture syndrome includes all of the following conditions:
- glomerulonephritis—inflammation of the glomeruli, which are tiny clusters of looping blood vessels in the kidneys that help filter wastes and extra water from the blood
- the presence of anti-glomerular basement membrane (GBM) antibodies; the GBM is part of the glomeruli and is composed of collagen and other proteins
- bleeding in the lungs
In Goodpasture syndrome, immune cells produce antibodies against a specific region of collagen. The antibodies attack the collagen in the lungs and kidneys.
Ernest Goodpasture first described the syndrome during the influenza pandemic of 1919 when he reported on a patient who died from bleeding in the lungs and kidney failure. Diagnostic tools to confirm Goodpasture syndrome were not available at that time, so it is not known whether the patient had true Goodpasture syndrome or vasculitis. Vasculitis is an autoimmune condition—a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the body's own cells and organs—that involves inflammation in the blood vessels and can cause similar lung and kidney problems.
Goodpasture syndrome is sometimes called anti-GBM disease. However, anti-GBM disease is only one cause of pulmonary-renal syndromes, including Goodpasture syndrome.
Goodpasture syndrome is fatal unless quickly diagnosed and treated.
What causes Goodpasture syndrome?
The causes of Goodpasture syndrome are not fully understood. People who smoke or use hair dyes appear to be at increased risk for this condition. Exposure to hydrocarbon fumes, metallic dust, and certain drugs, such as cocaine, may also raise a person's risk. Genetics may also play a part, as a small number of cases have been reported in more than one family member.
What are the symptoms of Goodpasture syndrome?
The symptoms of Goodpasture syndrome may initially include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and weakness. The lungs are usually affected before or at the same time as the kidneys, and symptoms can include shortness of breath and coughing, sometimes with blood. The progression from initial symptoms to the lungs being affected may be very rapid. Symptoms that occur when the kidneys are affected include blood in the urine or foamy urine, swelling in the legs, and high blood pressure.
How is Goodpasture syndrome diagnosed?
A health care provider may order the following tests to diagnose Goodpasture syndrome:
- Urinalysis. Urinalysis is testing of a urine sample. The urine sample is collected in a special container in a health care provider's office or commercial facility and can be tested in the same location or sent to a lab for analysis. For the test, a nurse or technician places a strip of chemically treated paper, called a dipstick, into the urine. Patches on the dipstick change color when protein or blood are present in urine. A high number of red blood cells and high levels of protein in the urine indicate kidney damage.
- Blood test. A blood test involves drawing blood at a health care provider's office or commercial facility and sending the sample to a lab for analysis. The blood test can show the presence of anti-GBM antibodies.
- Chest x ray. An x ray of the chest is performed in a health care provider's office, outpatient center, or hospital by an x-ray technician, and the images are interpreted by a radiologist—a doctor who specializes in medical imaging. Abnormalities in the lungs, if present, can be seen on the x ray.
- Biopsy. A biopsy is a procedure that involves taking a piece of kidney tissue for examination with a microscope. The biopsy is performed by a health care provider in a hospital with light sedation and local anesthetic. The health care provider uses imaging techniques such as ultrasound or a computerized tomography scan to guide the biopsy needle into the kidney. The tissue is examined in a lab by a pathologist—a doctor who specializes in diagnosing diseases. The test can show crescent-shaped changes in the glomeruli and lines of antibodies attached to the GBM.
How is Goodpasture syndrome treated?
Goodpasture syndrome is usually treated with
- immunosuppressive medications, such as cyclophosphamide, to keep the immune system from making antibodies
- corticosteroid medications to suppress the body's autoimmune response
- plasmapheresis—a procedure that uses a machine to remove blood from the body, separate certain cells from the plasma, and return just the cells to the person's body; the anti-GBM antibodies remain in the plasma and are not returned to the person's body
Plasmapheresis is usually continued for several weeks, and immunosuppressive medications may be given for 6 to 12 months, depending on the response to therapy. In most cases, bleeding in the lungs stops and no permanent lung damage occurs. Damage to the kidneys, however, may be long lasting. If the kidneys fail, blood-filtering treatments called dialysis or kidney transplantation may become necessary.
Eating, Diet, and Nutrition
Eating, diet, and nutrition have not been shown to play a role in causing or preventing Goodpasture syndrome.
Points to Remember
- Goodpasture syndrome is a pulmonary-renal syndrome, which is a group of acute illnesses involving the kidneys and lungs. Goodpasture syndrome includes all of the following conditions:
- glomerulonephritis
- the presence of anti-glomerular basement membrane (GBM) antibodies
- bleeding in the lungs
- Goodpasture syndrome is fatal unless quickly diagnosed and treated.
- People who smoke or use hair dyes appear to be at increased risk for this condition. Exposure to hydrocarbon fumes, metallic dust, and certain drugs may also raise a person's risk.
- The symptoms of Goodpasture syndrome may initially include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and weakness. The lungs are usually affected before or at the same time as the kidneys, and symptoms can include shortness of breath and coughing, sometimes with blood. Symptoms that occur when the kidneys are affected include blood in the urine or foamy urine, swelling in the legs, and high blood pressure.
- A urinalysis, blood test, chest x ray, and kidney biopsy are used to diagnose Goodpasture syndrome.
- Goodpasture syndrome is usually treated with immunosuppressive medications, corticosteroid medications, and plasmapheresis.
Hope through Research
In recent years, researchers have learned a great deal about kidney disease. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) sponsors several programs aimed at understanding rare kidney disorders. The NIDDK's Division of Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases supports basic research into normal kidney function and the diseases that impair normal function at the cellular and molecular levels, including diabetes, high blood pressure, glomerulonephritis, and cystic kidney diseases.
Participants in clinical trials can play a more active role in their own health care, gain access to new research treatments before they are widely available, and help others by contributing to medical research. For information about current studies, visit www.ClinicalTrials.gov.
For More Information
American Kidney Fund
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Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 1–800–638–8299
Internet: www.kidneyfund.org
National Kidney Foundation
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Internet: www.kidney.org
Publications produced by the Clearinghouse are carefully reviewed by both NIDDK scientists and outside experts. This publication was reviewed by Fernando C. Fervenza, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic.
You may also find additional information about this topic by visiting MedlinePlus at www.medlineplus.gov.
This publication may contain information about medications. When prepared, this publication included the most current information available. For updates or for questions about any medications, contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration toll-free at 1–888–INFO–FDA (1–888–463–6332) or visit www.fda.gov. Consult your health care provider for more information.
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The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1987, the Clearinghouse provides information about diseases of the kidneys and urologic system to people with kidney and urologic disorders and to their families, health care professionals, and the public. The NKUDIC answers inquiries, develops and distributes publications, and works closely with professional and patient organizations and Government agencies to coordinate resources about kidney and urologic diseases.
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NIH Publication No. 12–4558
April 2012
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Sprayza is the no-fuss airbrush tool that's powered by kids! Simply snap a Sprayza marker into the Sprayza tool and blow to transfer vibrant colors onto the page! A terrific option for tween arts and crafts, this cool art activity set includes a Sprayza tool, three Sprayza Magic pens, and an Activator pen that creates color-change effects. Also included: a castle stencil and easy-to-follow instructions.
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Back to Basics Pretty in Pink is an on trend craft collection by Dovecraft featuring an array of versatile paper designs and embellishments with a soft pink and purple colour palette perfect for a number of occasions.
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Lisa V.Garden City NYHairBlackCurly HairThick or Coarse HairChemically Treated HairDoes The Job But Too Big!Would be much easier to use if it was smaller. Grabs too much hair. It's too much for my 1 inch flat iron.posted Oct 17, 2012Link to this post
CcPalos Verdes, CAHairMedium BrownCurly HairThick or Coarse Hair:pI have curly and frizzy hair and this just made it more frizzy and more curly.posted Jun 22, 2012Link to this post
CindyUnited StatesDenman Delivers Again At Nyc HairshowI was attracted to the unique look and wished I would have thought of that. Great quality does what it says ,saves time, I would love to see a mini one made for bangs!!!! Your welcome Denman.It can get hot if you don't keep the heat away.A great product that makes drying and straightening easier.posted May 30, 2012Link to this post
AprilBaton Rouge, LAHairDark BrownCurly HairThick or Coarse HairGreat Aid When Flat Ironing!Hi, I am an african american with thick naturally curly hair.(3B/3C) I use this brush in front of my sedu flat iron. It smooths, detangles and applies tenison needed for root to end straight results! No frizz! No fuss! Easy to use and gives amazing results!!! You should buy it.posted Apr 29, 2012Link to this post
AnonymousNorth CarolinaHairCurly HairThick or Coarse HairPerfect For Flat IroningI use this with my Sedu flat iron to straighten my natural 3c/4a hair occasionally. I use it to hold the hair taut and separate the strands, then "chase" it with the flat iron. I get salon results that look like a relaxer.posted Feb 22, 2012Link to this post
Shayla F.United StatesHairDark BrownDry HairCurly HairThick or Coarse HairGreat BrushThis brush gave me really good results. I use it to blow dry and flat iron my hair. I used it on my thick, wavy, hair and it helped me to straighten my hair from the roots to ends. It also gave me more body and movement. It is not that difficult to use. Sometimes it is a little difficult because of trying to hold it and another styling tool (blow dryer or flat iron) at the same time, but it took me no time to get used to it. I also used the brush on my sister's more thin hair and it worked pretty well for her hair too. I do not want to straighten my hair without it again!! :-)posted Dec 23, 2011Link to this post
Mariam M.GeorgiaHairBlackThick or Coarse HairRelaxed HairThis Brush Is The Ultimate Straightening ToolF.A.B.U.L.O.U.S i was searching for a tension brush and came across this~ and love it even more! It helps straighten my natural/weave hair with a FHI flat iron in just one glide~ I can go from curly to silky straight in half the time it normally takes me. I most certainly recommend it(you won't Regret It)!posted Dec 8, 2011Link to this post
DakotahBrooklyn, NYHairDark BrownDry HairRelaxed HairEveryone Asks Me How My Hair Looks So HealthyI saw my friend use this with her solia straightening iron, and was very impressed with the results. Although she has a different hair type (hers is naturally curly whereas mine is 4b nappy black hair), I got similar, great results with my hair.
I blow dry my hair using a bit of blow dry serum, leave in conditioner cream, and some spritzes of leave-in conditioner spray. Then I go to work using this clamp brush on small sections of my hair (first I use heat protector spray on each section) and follow it with a straightening iron. No matter how "fresh" my relaxer is, this is the best combo of products to keep my hair looking bouncy, full, and super-light. I need to use much less product than I did for years, now that I've found a great styling combo with this brush.
I find that a lot of other black people or those with 4a/b hair can't use this with just a blow-dryer, but instead use it with a straightening iron, as I do.posted Nov 26, 2011Link to this post -
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Spiderman. It's pretty damn amazing.
Seconded. Spider-Man and the sequel Enter Electro were great.
Some others that I owned:
- The Misadventures of Tron Bonne (Good luck getting it legally.)
- Rival Schools
- Jade Cocoon
- Shadow Madness (Some call it the worst RPG ever. I call it one of my favorites ever. It also came with a demo of Jade Cocoon.)
- Syphon Filter I-III (Not too obscure, but I don't hear people talk about it anymore..I blame Metal Gear Solid.)
- MediEvil I-II
- Gundam Battle Assault I-II
I also really liked some of the movie games it had like The Grinch (Might be retrogoggles), Toy Story II, and the Emperors New Groove.
I kinda want to play that Spiderman game again... I wonder where I can find it cheep...
Hellnight/Dark Messiah is pretty good. Maybe LSD - Dream Emulator.
I can't really think of too much on the PS1 that was obscure and good, there's the famous stuff - like Silent Hill and the Resident Evils.
Brilliant series, bad timing. The gunplay was ridiculously satisfying, too. I replayed 1-3 quite recently and SF2 is pretty damn underrated. It's one of the best single player campaigns ever made. It's long, but well paced, and you're always seeing something new.
Oooooh yeah.
I always felt that Legend of Dragoon didn't get the praise that it really deserved. I think it was a victim of bad timing since it released so close to Final Fantasy VII. I remember seeing a story on the Playstation Blog that they were actually working on a sequel for the PS2 at one point, but that it got cancelled .
I would've mention Legend of Dragoon, but I didn't think it was all that obscure. Great game definitely.
I agree. Games were awesome, and the voice acting for the time was pretty good. Tasing people until they catch on fire was too fun. I might go as far as to say that if I had a choice of replaying SF I or MGS I that I'd go with Syphon Filter.
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Great picks. Syphon Filter 2 and MediEvil are two of my favourites. They were great when they came out and actually hold up surprisingly well today. I'd do anything for MediEvil 3.
The most obvious underrated PSX title for me would definitely be Tomba, why that game isn't more popular I will never understand. Everything about it was so close to being perfect at the time but I guess that for one reason or another nobody bothered to buy it.
Also, I really liked Chase the Express but it's probably more of a guilty pleasure than anything. I recognise that it's probably pretty awful but I found it so engaging when it was released that I'm basically stuck with nostalgia goggles.
Yeah, that was pretty fun, too. I wasn't sure if the idea would work - Survival Horror meets Under Siege 2 - but it's good fun from start to finish. I don't think its awful, though. The controls, the backtracking, and the sudden switch to arcade action-style bosses all had their dodgy moments, but most of the time it worked.
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I always felt Vagrant Story was an underrated RPG from square. It came out during the juggernaut that was Final Fantasy VII. Since it wasn't a FF property it never got the recognition that that series got. I was a very well thought out game and I thought the story nailed it! I would love to play a game like that again.
Tales of Destiny and Tales of Eternia(which is Tales of Destiny II here and we didn't get the real Tales of Destiny 2 >.>). Also fuck yah Legend of Dragoon!
My brother loves Vagrant Story, even has his original copy.
He picked that up really quickly for his age, and went about 100%-ing that game in weeks. Half that shit didn't click with me. You either understood how the stats worked or you just floundered and died.
Destrega was pretty good. And by that I mean it was awful, but somehow I did end up playing it a lot at the time so I falsely remember it being fun.
Made by Koei, it's a button-mashing fighting game where the controls automatically switch between regular fighitng game punch and kick attacks to fireballs and other magic, depending on how far away you are. Fights are in a fairly large 3D space so it plays kind of like Dynasty Warriors, but with Street Fighter characters... and there's only two at a time.
Gotta give Sheep a shout-out too. It's about herding sheep, but the sheep are aliens.
Hogs Of War is worth a punt as well, basically 3D Worms (but not as shit as the 3D Worms games) with narration and voices by Rik Mayall.
Legend of Legaia!
The best damn RPG on the console, and hardly anyone's heard of it, and that makes me sad.


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I read so many great reviews, but this did not keep my interest. I did not like the story or characters.
Possibly the worst narrator in the history of the world. The story was interesting enough.
"Best one yet!"
I didn't love this series with the first book, but everyone loved it so much that I kept at it. I now love it. This book was the best one yet!
"Good series"
I really like this series, but did not love this book as much as the first two. But, it was still really good. I love the narrator too. But, she sounded a bit congested in the second part. Did not take away from the book at all.
Totally worth a credit. I will continue with this series.
"Light beach read"
Typical summer fluff. Not too bad, but the narrator's voice was so annoying! I still finished it, but she took a lot away for me.
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I rolled my eyes a lot. But, I still listened. A bit too cheesy. Yet, the storyline was good. Just some of the one liners were bad.
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Taught in the second module of a course on Managing Service Operations, which addresses the design of sustainable service models (606-031).
Commerce Bank has become one of the fastest growing banks in the country, despite having defied conventional wisdom about how to grow deposits. Banks historically have grown either by competing on deposit rates or through acquisitions that expand their deposit base. Commerce has the lowest deposit rates in each of the local markets it serves and has acquired no other banks, yet its growth rate is unparalleled. Its secret? Commerce differentiates itself on service. Explores the highly refined service model that guides the design of its operations and service features and considers the trade-offs involved in competing on service.
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- Company Employee Count: 5,300
- Company Revenue: $604.4 million revenues
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