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Based on a new survey published by Deloitte on digital media use, three trends in the digital media market are highlighted and discussed. On 26 March, global analyst firm, Deloitte, released its eighth edition of the "Digital Democracy Survey" (formally the "State of the Media Democracy" survey). For this year's exercise, over 2,000 persons, aged …
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To recognise the 25th anniversary of the Internet, we highlight some thoughts and ideas on what life and the Internet might be like in 2025. On 12 March 2014, the Internet celebrated its 25th anniversary. On that day in 1989, Sir Tim Berners-Lee wrote a paper proposing an "information management" system that conceptualized the World …
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Smoke and signals: some initial thoughts on Facebook's purchase of WhatsApps
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Girl's individual camp reaches capacity
COLORADO SPRINGS -- University of Colorado at Colorado Springs women's basketball coach Jessika Stratton announced Friday that her Individual Camp, which will be held June 18-21, is now full.
Spots are still available for the June 11-14 Day Camp.
The UCCS Women's Basketball Camps are intended for girls that have varying interests in basketball. We hope that our camps will excite, encourage and challenge each athlete to reach the next level of the game that she is aspiring to reach.
The UCCS Day Camp, June 11-14, is intended for players of all ability levels ages 6-10. It is designed to introduce the game of basketball to the camper by teaching her the basic skills and fundamentals at an early age. In addition, our hope is to excite these young athletes about the game of basketball by playing games and interacting with our collegiate student-athletes.
To sign up now, log on to www.uccscamps.com. There are registration forms, FAQ's and other helpful information located on the website. The UCCS Women's Basketball staff is looking forward to a fantastic summer of camps!
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|Colorado Springs- The leaves are changing colors, the days are getting colder and winter is just around the corner. Although some may not be looking forward to the snow, the wintry weather means basketball season is just around the corner.Join the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs men's and women's basketball teams on Oct. 19 to celebrate Moonlight Madness, a kick off to start the new 2007-2008 season. The festivities will begin shortly after the UCCS volleyball team takes on Colorado Christian University at 7 p.m.
|September 27, 2007
|UCCS picked fifth in preseason coaches' poll
|The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs women's basketball team was chosen to finish fifth in the East Division in the annual Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll.
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|Coach meets her match
|Coach Jessika Stratton finally met her match -- literally.Now known as Jessika Caldwell, she knows how it feels to be living the married life. While attending a Church group she has been involved with several years, she met her future husband playing basketball on boys' night. She felt no pressure playing with the guys, she was just happy that they provided no competition and the odds where in her favor.
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Offshore banking is a massive industry. There are several countries whose economies are utterly dependent on what is seen by many an illicit trade. The most famous example of a country devoted to its offshore banking industry has to be Switzerland but other countries and territories rely on being an offshore banking center in order to survive. Other examples include the Cayman Islands, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Hong Kong, and Singapore. These are only the largest ones. An offshore banking center is a country or territory that allows banks to be established within its borders that will hold assets of individuals or businesses that are located elsewhere.
That sounds simple enough. But why is offshore banking making headlines? Why would a company or a person want to put their money in a bank in another country when they probably have a perfectly good bank down the street where they could open an account? The answer lies in the secrecy of the offshore banks. These banks often refuse to disclose information about their accounts to anyone. If you are a person or company with considerable assets that you want hidden from tax, or simply want stored elsewhere in case you get in trouble, an offshore bank is an ideal place to hold your money.
Offshore banking centers tend to be countries or territories that are lightly populated, have a high cost of living, and are dependent on the goodwill of their neighbors to avoid conflict. They exist and are allowed to act outside the law because so many people in power hold secret accounts with them. I'm sure Switzerland's status as the world's leading offshore banking center is one of the reasons why they were able to avoid World War II even though they are located right in the middle of Europe.
Offshore banking sounds like a great idea. All you have to do to avoid taxes is open an account with one of the many banks around the world that offers these services. Unfortunately, hiding assets abroad is almost always illegal. And many of the other people who are doing it are in fact criminals. And the United States is doing everything it can to hunt those who would hide assets from the tax man, including scouring Asian offshore accounts according to a recent article by the New York Times.
For this single reason, I suggest you never open an offshore bank account. From a legal perspective, it is usually an illegal act to own one. From an investment perspective, it may also be a bad idea. Offshore accounts only benefit you in that they allow you to avoid taxation. If you put your money in one of these accounts, due to the high fees they charge you are unlikely to make money with them. Instead your money will be tied up, rather than invested in financial exchanges or in government bonds and the like.
Offshore banking is really made for the very rich and the very evil (which I hope are mutually exclusive). They are not made for the average person. The average person, in order to successfully save enough for retirement must save considerable amounts of his or her income, and keep it invested in a portfolio of stocks and bonds throughout his or her lifetime. Offshore banking helps those who have already made large sums of money and are simply trying to maintain their wealth by keeping it from tax authorities and law enforcement.
So if you are very rich and very powerful, offshore banking is ideal for you. But you probably wouldn't be reading this blog anyway and will have a cabal of lawyers, financial advisers, and accountants controlling your assets. For the rest of us, my advice is to obey the law and avoid offshore banking.


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WHO raises warning over the effects of urbanization
Putrajaya, Malaysia, 13 October 2010—A shift from rural to urban living is occurring rapidly in the Western Pacific Region, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to call for a revitalization of its healthy settings approach in order to cushion the consequences of this change.
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The aim of healthy settings is to create a healthier environment by addressing the social and environmental determinants of health. These determinants—physical infrastructure, education, social services, and local governance—strongly influence people's well-being and health.
"Revitalization of the healthy settings approach cannot be done by the health sector alone," Regional Director Dr Shin Young-soo told WHO's Regional Committee for the Western Pacific meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia. "Multisectoral approaches, with adequate technical resources and stronger national coordination and support, are needed to further promote healthy settings activities in the Region."
Healthy settings, specifically Healthy Cities and Healthy Islands, have been widely accepted throughout the Region, but the rapid pace of urbanization, economic globalization and associated social and environmental changes call for their scaling-up and expansion, the meeting was told.
The Regional Committee for the Western Pacific, WHO's governing body in the Region, discussed issues and challenges associated with the implementation of Healthy Cities and Healthy Islands and how best to enhance their effectiveness and sustainability.
In the discussions, the Regional Committee considered the elements that had contributed to successful Healthy Cities and Healthy Islands projects: political commitment, community support, multi-departmental involvement, local ownership, and a conducive social and cultural environment.
With Asian developing countries rapidly urbanizing, WHO warned that hasty and unplanned urbanization could create multiple risks that could lead to wider health inequities and increased exposure to unhealthy conditions, and thus affect the quality of life.
The emergence of super-cities is happening most rapidly in developing countries, where generally the speed of urbanization has outpaced the ability of governments to build essential infrastructure and provide basic services. To view the French version
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- Settings that aim to create a healthier environment by addressing the social, environmental and economic determinants of health are known as "healthy settings" and can include schools, workplaces, marketplaces, villages and communities.
Healthy Cities
- The Healthy Cities movement started in Australia, Japan and New Zealand in 1987, and has spread to other countries, including Cambodia, China (including Hong Kong and Macao), the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea and Viet Nam
- In 2000, WHO provided regional guidelines for developing Healthy Cities projects in the Region.
- In 2003, the Alliance for Healthy Cities was established, with WHO support, to promote the sharing of experiences and best practices. The Alliance has grown from 10 members to nearly 150 members today.
Healthy Islands
- In 1995, the vision of Healthy Islands was proclaimed by Pacific health ministers in the Yanuca Island Declaration and has served since as a framework for achieving better health in the Pacific.
Challenges facing Pacific island countries
- The recent "triple threat" of fuel, food and financial crisis has had a profound impact on health in the Pacific.
- Climate change has created an unprecedented level of vulnerability to environmental disasters.
- Rapid unplanned urbanization and reliance on motorized transport pose new challenges to health and safety.
- Tobacco use, the harmful use of alcohol, lifestyle-related diseases and mental health problems are also on the rise.


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A federal judge has added two New Jersey women to a national class-action lawsuit against defense contractor Lockheed Martin. The women, Carol Bell and Andrea de la Torre, join plaintiffs in Pennsylvania, Texas and Maryland as class representatives in the case.
Approximately 14,000 women may be members of the proposed class.
The women claim they were put on slower career paths that provided fewer promotion possibilities and lower pay than men in comparable jobs. They claim a male-dominated culture at Lockheed consistently denies opportunity to women.
The suit seeks back pay and punitive damages—plus a court order directing Lockheed Martin to establish fair pay, evaluation and promotion practices.
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The Woodlawn Black Box Theatre is being christened with Martin McDonagh's dark and twisted dystopian tale "The Pillowman." Some of the production's best moments come in its second act, in which a writer (Michael Burger) under investigation for a series of child murders that seem to mirror plot points in his dark short stories is reunited with mentally disabled brother (Bryce Jeter). That act deftly balances the intensity and humor of the story.
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Minecraft server maker 1.0 for minecraft 1.8
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We can sense the anxiousness in many of our M3/M4-owners-to-be's posts, as there have not been many updates on pricing/ordering/delivery for the 2015 M3 and M4.
We can now provide a better timeline of what to expect. As for pricing — base pricing has been determined and options/packaging and pricing for those are being finalized currently. They will be released late this month at earliest (February is a safe bet).
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BIMMERPOST member Staszek takes us on a 2,161 mile European Delivery journey with him in this great photo journal report where he picks up his E93 M3 Convertible.
A european delivery experience is already a pretty special one, but coupled with the delivery of a special order BMW Individual M3 in fire orange metallic and you've got an experience few in the world can boast about having accomplished.
This is exactly what M3POST member U94/2 recently experienced as he took delivery of his new fire orange E92 M3 and made its maiden voyage around Europe. Check out his euro delivery journal inside.
The summer months always bring a slew of european deliveries, and we all benefit by having the opportunity to live vicariously through all our member's posted journals. This one features thorny's E92 M3 coupe delivery and trip through Europe which took them from BMW Welt through the German, Swiss, and Italian mountains, all the way down to Venice, Florence, and finally the Cote d'Azur (French riviera region). Beautiful set of photos inside.
M3POST member NFAM3 shares his european delivery experience during which he picked up and toured through Germany and Austria in his new E92 M3 coupe. Check out his full writeup and photo journal inside.
Our member's european delivery reports and journals seem to get better all the time and M3POST member masamune's ED journal is no exception. Follow him on his trip from delivery at the Welt all the way to Venice. The trip took him to Linderhof Castle, Austria, through the Stelvio Pass, and finally to Venice. Full journal inside.
M3POST member RCGM3 shares his european delivery adventure from beginning to end. His goals were: 1. Drive as many alpine passes as possible, 2. Get to know at least 1 major city during the trip (Paris was the selected destination), 3. Get a taste for the Autobahn, 4. Drive the Nurburgring Nordschlihe, and 5. Cost of the M3 + travel expenses less than equally configured M3 US MSRP. Check out the journal inside.


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Star-studded music ceremony set to bring the Games full circle
If the Olympics opening ceremony was all about the people, then the closing ceremony is set to be one for music fans.
The show's musical director David Arnold told the Telegraph that the closing concert will revolve around 30 classic British hits.
Anticipation is already building around the top secret show which may feature Sir Paul McCartney, the Spice Girls and Adele.
Rockers The Who and Muse are already polishing off their guitars and solo artists George Michael and Ed Sheeran have also said they are performing.
Take That were also due to perform at Sunday"s extravaganza, but there are doubts about whether their show will now go ahead following the loss of Gary Barlow's stillborn daughter, Poppy.
All will become clear when the curtain goes up on the night, but composer David promised a "beautiful, cheeky, cheesy, camp, silly, and thrilling night" of music.
"We're trying to have moments where someone from the Cotswalds watching it on a TV and someone from a tower block overlooking it in the Eeast End will be able to find something in it of which they can say – that's us, really that's Britain,"
The symphonic style concert will also feature some of London's most iconic landmarks including St Paul's Cathedral and the London Eye.
Expectations are high for Sunday"s 9pm show after maestro Danny Boyle set the bar with a spectacular inauguration.
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David Rosenberg Rosenberg (rō`zənbərg), city (1990 pop. 20,183), Fort Bend co., S Tex., on the Brazos River, in an oil and natural gas area; inc. 1902. Rosenberg and its sister city of Richmond are physically one community. , the chairperson chairperson Chairman The head of an academic department. See 'Chair.', Cf Chief. of the Advisory Council for the Housing Part of the Civil Court of the City of New York New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , has announced that the Advisory Council has begun the process of soliciting applications for Housing Court Judge positions which will become available during 1994.
In order to encourage interest in applying, and to provide sufficient time for a full review of the applications prior to January 1995, applications will be accepted from April 1, 1994 to July 1, 1994. The present salary for Housing Court Judge is $88,150 per year, but is due to increase by the date of appointment to $91,200.
Housing Court Judges, who are appointed for a five-year term, are required to have been admitted to the Bar of the State of New York for at least five years, two of which must have been in active practice. In addition, they must be qualified by training, interest, experience and judicial temperament temperament, in music, the altering of certain intervals from their acoustically correct values to provide a system of tuning whereby music can move from key to key without unacceptably impure sonorities. and knowledge of federal, state and local housing laws and programs.
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2. To possess or exercise authority or control.
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and disputes between owners and tenants, including defaults in the payment of rent and defaults by either party on other obligations under a lease, as well as the enforcement of all applicable state and local laws, rules and regulations applicable to housing accommodations in the City of New York. They include proceedings commenced by owners, tenants or government agencies charged with the responsibility of maintaining housing conditions.
Rosenberg said that persons interested in applying to become Housing Court Judges should obtain a questionnaire by writing or appearing in person at the Office of Administrative Judge Jacqueline W. Silbermann, Civil Court of the City of New York, Room 1240, 111 Centre Street, New York, N.Y. 10013. Since July 1, 1994 has been established as the cut-off cut-off Anesthesiology The point at which elongation of the carbon chain of the 1-alkanol family of anesthetics results in a precipitous drop in the anesthetic potential of these agents–eg, at > 12 carbons in length, there is little anesthetic activity, date for submission of such applications, Rosenberg encourages all applicants to obtain, complete and submit the questionnaire as soon as possible.
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February 2013
393 Days in Melbourne.
It was the best year of my life. And the hardest.
And a year filled with exploring, creating, and a rollercoaster of highs & lows. It's been a challenge and an adventure. Losses & lessons, and trial & error. It's been filled with making new friends, and trying new things. New love and then a broken heart. But these aforementioned adventures, experiences, and new people in my life have changed me; shaped me, my perspective, thoughts, goals and philosophies. And I am a better person for it. And no blog post, no words, sentences, or feelings could express how thankful I am I moved to Melbourne, Australia somewhat on a whim in twenty twelve.
I changed. So much. And for the better. I am so much stronger, and wiser, and more mature than I was this time last year. I am a better person overall from making that bold decision, and although there are certainly things I would have done differently, I wouldn't have wanted to stray from where I am today (breakup included).
One of the blessings (and curses) of keeping a blog is having everything documented. From the little things, to the big. And although I don't venture into the abyss that is my archives often, when I do it's so apparent to me how I've changed. The person I am today is so different from the person I was when I was twenty four, and I credit most of that to travelling & moving to Australia. It forced me to grow up, smarten up and believe in myself. From opening bank accounts, getting a new phone, a place to live, a job, and finding friends, I have grown in ways I didn't know possible. And I became fiercely independent. I think that's why I'm doing okay during this breakup period. And that's why I felt confident in telling people, "I was dumped." I know who I am. What I like, what I don't, and I've kinda, sorta, maybe come to realize in the past year that I'm pretty damn great.
And I lay in bed last night, feeling sad about the whole Matt situation, and for a split second I wished it was different… but then I didn't know what "it" was. I like my life right now; my job, my friends, my house, my CrossFit, my city and I have learned so much about myself from my relationship with Matt, and the breakup, that I wouldn't change it even if I could. And I like how my upcoming months are filled with the unknown; so many possibilities everywhere I look.
And I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to still lose weight, but something has changed in the past months and I don't think of my body as disgusting anymore; rather, just big; and I'm really (really) thankful for that. And I love how I *want* to run the Chicago Marathon this year, want to settle down, want to live and stay in Toronto, want to write a book, want to be single, and just have a big, fabulous, wonderful, year of me, and I credit this to the past 13 months in Australia.
They were so wonderful, and absolutely, without doubt, the best thing my twenty seven-year-old self could have done. My confidence is up there, I am proud of my accomplishments, and my life, and although it'll be sad (so sad) to leave Melbourne on May 7th, I know I'm ready, and I know the next year will be even better.
I'm *really* excited for...
- CrossFit today. Ready to kick some butt!
- Meeting a friend from Toronto for dinner tomorrow night.
- That today marks one year since Matt and I met. True, we are certainly no longer together, but still - time flies!
- That Matt and I are on good terms. And that I'm feeling okay about the whole situation. But ask me again tomorrow - because I gotta admit I'm all over the place.
- My trip next week to Brisbane, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Whitsunday Islands, and Sydney! My BFF from Canada (*waves frantically to Angela*) is coming and I am over the moon with excitement to travel Australia with her!
- CrossFit in Brisbane, Sydney, Gold Coast & Bryon - look at me working out on vacay!
- Remember that guy I had a fling with in Nepal? Well, we've stayed good friends and I get to see him in Brisbane - exciting!
- Couch surfing! Say what? Have you done this before? I'm going to try it…
- Paris in May. Just me, myself and I walking the streets with my camera. *I have become obsessed with all things Parisian*
- A wedding in London on May 18 - one of my favourite people from uni is getting *married*! So excited for a reunion in London-town!
- Heading home to Toronto and getting my horse-riding on with my sister (wa-hoo!)
- Starting over again in Toronto. A clean slate. Which sounds weird, but I am in a way better place this time around than when I first moved there way-back-when. Feeling excited to set up a good, solid, life for myself. (And develop travel photos!)
- Training for the Chicago Marathon!!!!!!!!! (And raising money for MS Canada while I'm at it).
- Reading comments. I read allllll the comments. All. Of. Them. The good, the bad, and the ugly. My thoughts? I do take *some* of the tips/advice/notes to heart (thank you!), whilst others I know are just plain wrong so I don't really care about those. I rarely get offended (5 years blogging = thick skin), but I will never (n.e.v.e.r.) respond to a spiteful, mean, malicious comment - so don't hold your breath if you're expecting a response. Sure, the urge is there to sometimes defend myself / correct the person, but if I'm going to take the time to respond, you better believe it'll be to a supportive, nice, email or comment.
- I'm making an Instagram book right now. That's exciting! And speaking of photos, I'm going to do a photography course in April. I know it sounds silly, but I really enjoy trying to create nice photos (for my Instagram, my blog, or my archives).
- Paleo Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs! WAHOO! More than excited to make & try this, this week.
- The air-con at the State Public Library - for reals, Melbourne is a saucy minx these days.
- That at the ripe young age of 28, I *know* I'm not loopy, or crazy, or whatever you wanna call me, I am more than aware that this blog represents certain moments in my life, moments that when strung together are ups & downs & downs & ups. And? I end up looking a little cray-cray. But I truly don't believe I'm an outlier in society, and I know myself well enough to accept that that's how I may be portrayed through my writing, through this blog, but that's not reality. I only really had deep-fried guilt last night once I got home. I took the photo at the time because it looked so delicious before I started eating it, but then it sat in my stomach and made me feel gross, which in turn turned into guilt - so I wrote.
- A bright, bright new nail polish I picked up today.
- Lunch with Amy on Thursday. It's soooo nice to have a lunch buddy.
- Interviewing people for the spare room in my house this week (I like crossing paths with random souls & hearing their stories.)
- I went for a walk this morning with my friend Julia. And? it was SO NICE just to walk. No running, and/or jogging, just walking and talking. It was so nice not to have the pressure running brings with it - I highly suggest you head out for a walk if possible - I'm going to try make walking a regular thing.
I am really feeling lucky to be me at the moment (heartbreak and all). I'm here in Australia until May 7 and am THISCERTAIN my adventures abroad will be greatly limited once I'm back in Toronto, so I'm trying to take it all in, and see everything I possibility can while I am lucky enough to have the opportunity.
Happy Monday!
White Night (Nuit Blanche)
Have you guys ever heard of Nuit Blanche? No? Yes? Maybe? Well it's an arts festival that runs all night (from 7pm to 7am) where you get to literally wander the streets of your city and stumble upon interesting, unique, crazy and amazing pieces of art (anything from interactive pieces, to art work, to laser shows, bands etc.)
The festival started in Paris in 1989 and has grown into a worldwide event in more than 120 countries. Last night was the first time the event was held in an Australian city, and Melbourne was out in full force for it. (Note: they changed the name here to "White Night.")
This year it'll be held in Toronto on Saturday, October 5 and I'm already excited for it (funny to think I'll be home then!). And if you have the opportunity to go (NYC, Montreal, Calgary, Toronto, Paris, London, Barcelona, and many more!) I highly suggest you get a group of people together and enjoy this free, worldwide, event because it's amazing what some people come up with!
A Week & Two Days Later...
Can I tell you a secret? I like telling people he broke up with me over a "text message." Why? because for a moment in time, he's an asshole. And I'll let my friend then tell me the cliché things, and knock him down a few points, and for a split second I actually feel better. But the truth of the matter is this: he's not an asshole. True, it was an incredible poor lack of judgement (& respect for me) texting me, but still, he's not an asshole.
And I think that makes this harder. A nice, real, guy just suddenly stopped liking me. Me. Not my body, or the way I look, but me. I actually think this would be easier if I thought Matt cared about my size; I'd have a reason to blame; I'd have an excuse.
And I asked him if there was another girl… waiting for his response to pierce my soul. I could hate him then. Walk away. Let go. But there wasn't. It was just me & my personality instead to blame.
And now I'm left sitting at home & doubting the person I am, not what I look like. This is so much worse. So much damn worse. If I had just said this, or done that, or this, or acted differently… if I just wasn't me.
And I feel lackluster lately. In the real world and on this blog. I sit at my screen and want to write, want to tell someone, anyone, just how sad I am, but I don't. Because what could I say? Hi there, My name is Liz and I'm sitting at home and having a pity party for myself. And because I'm trying to lose weight, it's a wine-less party with no cheese cubes in sight.
And people have said with time it'll get easier. It hasn't. That desire to talk to him, to text him, to let him know something about my day (like how my credit card was stolen), or hear about his day, his new school schedule, or upcoming plans… that desire just increases with time.
I texted him today. I texted him words I swore to myself I'd never say, "I miss you." And then I froze. And the minutes he took to respond felt like years. And I felt weak. Embarrassed. Stupid for feeling this way.
A breakup. It's such unfamiliar territory for me. I don't know what to do with myself, I don't know who to put down as my emergency contact… I just don't know. And I want to upload some of my Melbourne photos online, but do I add any of him? Of the places we went, the things we saw? And my Instagram photos with him in them; I feel sick when i see them; should I delete him? Pretend he didn't exist? Again, I don't know.
Today I wished May 7 (when I leave Melbourne) would get here faster. I want to stop being reminded of him. Stop thinking about him. Stop feeling so sh*tty about myself. Stop that feeling deep inside me from taking over. Today was a bad day.
A 5am alarm set to register for the Chicago Marathon. Excellent dedication so far, if I do say so myself *pats self on back.*
(now go register! as this is gonna be funnnnnnn!)
New Zealand Hiking
I interrupt my depressing breakup posts to ask you, are you a camper? because I'm a camper. Really and truly, I absolutely love it. Don't get me wrong, modern day luxuries hold a special place in my heart (oh hai there soft beds, comfy couches, hair straighteners & the Internet, mama bear loves you), but there is nothing quite like being in the big, old, outdoors, away from the real world for a few days.
Natalie and I hiked and camped the Abel Tasman trail while in New Zealand, and? It was spectacular. I really had no idea how tropical-like New Zealand was, and I have to admit it was a much-needed break from the Internet & the real world.
I think the words "camping" and "hiking" hold a lot of people back from getting out there and exploring our pretty world, or at least, they once held me back, but after hiking in Nepal to Everest, I feel confident in my skills and thought I'd share some of my top tips.
- There are hikes out there, all over the world, for absolutely all levels. They can vary from fairly easy walks (like this one I did), to fairly strenuous hikes (like Everest).
- Hikes also vary in length, so if you're nervous - start small! Natalie and I did some spectacular 4 or 5 hour day hikes around New Zealand, but some hikes are even 1/2 an hour.
- Pack water. Obviously.
- Plan ahead. Especially in New Zealand. NZ actually has five self-proclaimed, "great walks" and the Abel Tasman is one of them (if New Zealand wasn't at the end of the world's train line I'd put all 5 walks on my to-do list!). Some hikes are regulated and you need to plan ahead (if I got to redo the trip, I'd try and do the Milford Sound Track, and Routeburn track) and I believe there is a 6 month wait list for the West Coast Trail in British Columbia, Canada, which is on my bucket list.
- Don't let the "camping" part intimidate you. No one is really a professional camper so one can do as they please when it comes to this (plus, you refine your own system over time from trial & error). Tents these days are so easy to put up, but also pricey - so borrow one from a friend! (same as backpacks!)
- Invest in a good sleeping bag. Goose down vs. Synthetic? Both have pros & cons so research.
- Do it with friends! Nothing beats a good group of friends and a goal.
- Boots are not always a "must." Good running shoes, or even flip flops on easy trails will do.
- I find tracks very well sign posted so there isn't much of a fear of getting lost, but be smart about it and stay on the track.
- Food is a tricky one. Natalie and I were too cheap to buy a burner as we weren't camping long enough to justify it, so we made sandwiches, pasta salad, bread & cheese/tomatoes, and brought snacks.
A quick search of your area will tell you where your local(ish) hikes are, so I hope you do it. I'm rather excited to head back to Toronto later this year to take advantage of some of Ontario's trails. Muskoka (cottage country) is absolutely incredible in the fall when the leaves change colour, and I plan on dragging my sister & friends up north to hike with me.
Life Goes On
- Soooo… I am back in Melbourne. And let's just say a four hour layover in Auckland, and then a four hour flight gave me lots (too much) thinking time.
- And then I met Matt. And? we spoke about everything, yet nothing. It's interesting to note how you can be so attracted to a person one moment, and then so incredibly un-attracted to them the next.
- Also worth noting, how insanely crazy the brain is. How my brain & thoughts can physically make my stomach twist and turn. And how I can see how poorly I've been treated, and what's right from wrong, yet I still want him. UGH.
- And it's funny (not really. but y'know) how I found the previous posts so easy to write, but then I didn't want to talk about it with anyone. Didn't want to hear the cliché words. To hear he's an "asshole" (he's not. just not-too-smart at times - a text!!). Or hear the go-to lines, "it's not you, it's him." So I fell off the face of the Earth for a few days and it was kinda, sorta, maybe, fabulous. I needed it.
- Oh. And I figure I should mention Matt read those posts before and said it was okay I publish them. My initial plan was not mention it on the blog for a month or two. But I like writing. I like sharing. It's what I do.
- And then, despite the world and my brain advising me not to, I stayed with Matt for 3 nights when I got back (as I had a subletter in my room). But it was actually good for me. It gave me closure and it made me feel all sorts of better.
- But I have to admit the cab ride from his place to mine was emotional. Such a weird feeling driving away from someone who was such a large part of my life. The cab driver was so lovely and asked me questions about why I had so much stuff. I couldn't bring myself to utter the words "ex-boyfriend." I'll have to get over that.
- Also. From being so open and honest online I learned, wait, was reminded of two things: the majority of people are so, so kind - thank you. And, it's incredible what some people live through. Matt and I dated for a year. One short, short year. And in the grand scheme of my life? that's nothing at all. But stories of heartache that were so much stronger & deeper than mine filled my inbox and I was amazed in peoples' strength and ability to persevere.
- And? I will persevere!
- I learned a lot about myself in the past week. That despite my initial reaction to him breaking up with me, I am confident enough in myself now to certainly not let a depression or rut take over my life. And I know with time I'll be okay. Great, actually. I don't agree with his decision, but I understand it and believe it was more about him, than me.
- We're going to try to be friends. Umm yea, yea I know. We'll see… :)
- It's okay to be sad. I learned that too. Actually, someone commented saying to accept my emotions and just let it be. That helped me a lot. I find it's a roller coaster of emotion; ups & downs & downs & ups. It's all very confusing, but I know with time it'll get easier & easier.
- And is it just me or does EVERY SINGLE SONG anywhere ever, talk about love? And is it just me or is EVERY SINGLE PERSON on the streets, trams, trains, & buses in couple form? Because holy hell love & happiness appear to be following me around and taunting me.
- I got drunk last night. Too drunk. And danced the night away to great rock songs. There were no tears. No drunk calls. No text messages. A++ for me!
- Also. I don't know why, but I want to clear this up: I had a life without Matt. Actually, Matt and I only have about 4 mutual friends on Facebook. We had two very, very separate lives. I think that was what was so hard for me to understand… as we hardly saw each other as it was (2, maybe 3 times a week).
- Note to self: never never never never be in a Facebook relationship ever again.
- I was walking down a street yesterday in the city and felt like I was wearing a "broken heart" sign on me. Like, hmm, I just felt like everyone could tell how sad I was. And of course everything reminded me of him; of us. I leave Melbourne forever on May 7(!!), and my plan is to re-own this city and create new & wonderful memories for myself until then. And I gotta admit, I'm excited to get out there and force myself to move on.
Valentines Day
Today is Valentine's day. Today is the day of love.
And as those keeping track will know, I've never in my life had a good Valentine's Day. Actually, it was on Valentine's Day in 2011 that I was told the words 'there is another girl' and I felt my heart shatter into a million and one pieces. That was hard. And then, of course, here I sit in 2013 somewhat still numb from this.
And I know it's just a day. A silly, silly, day. But still, it sucks. I had hope. I believed. I was naive. And yes, the relationship was expected to end. But we had discussed it. Talked about it. We had a plan. And so I looked forward to this February 14th day as a celebration of the past year. And now here it is. And I can't eat. Or sleep. Or feel.
But still, despite all of that, I wanted to pause for a moment in time and write a happy valentine's day card. I think there is so much emphasis on this day celebrating couple love, but why not celebrate all love? Because if there is anything I've learned in the last few days it is that I am loved. And I have SO many wonderful, wonderful girlfriends in my life. Here in Australia, back home in Canada, and even some I've never met living inside my computer (*waves frantically to you*).
My sister, my mom, my friends back home. The ladies from my CrossFit, my friends from work. And of course this blog. I have been blown away by love and support and despite feeling so sad on this Valentine's Day, I am so aware of the wonderful support & love I have. Thank you.
Heartbreak is such a universal thing, and (from my experience) it's something embedded so deep from within that you can't shake it off, or laugh through it. It's something that stays with you every moment of the day, and steals your sleep away at night. It claims your heart, body, and soul. And it's something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.
But I have found so much comfort in others' stories, comments, and kind words. I am a strong believer that I'll move past this with time (I learned that last time when I truly thought my world had ended), and that I'll come out better, stronger, and smarter from this. Matt wasn't the one for me. I wasn't the one for him. And although I am bruised and battered today, I just wanted to say a Happy Valentine's to you and a huge (huge!) thank you.
Wish I had been better
Looked better
Acted better
Weighed less
And. Wish I had a clock to go back in time.
He broke up with me
And I'm alone in New Zealand
It was over text.
He can't help it
He just doesn't feel it
He doesn't like me anymore
He prefers to be alone than with me.
I feel so foolish Helpless
Anyone. Someone. Help.
I froze when I read his words
I wanted to change his mind
I wanted to shake him
Wake up…
But I just sat there
My heart beating a million miles an hour
I am so sad right now
And I have cried
And it is what it is
And I hate that I hate me.
He just lost interest
Just like that.
He never thought of me
Wanted me
Missed me
And it's so public
And I don't want to tell anyone,
But rather sit here forever or until it stops hurting.
But I owe it to you, the reader; Matt broke up with me. And my heart hurts so badly right now.
Bungee Jumping!
I *really* didn't think I'd actually do this, but then I kept thinking of the drive out of Queenstown and how sad/disappointed I would be if I didn't - so I sucked it up, closed my eyes and signed up ($267 on Kawarau Bridge - home of the world's 1st bungee jump). And then I didn't think about it until Monday morning.
And on Monday morning? I woke up and it was pouring rain. Excellent. The jump will be cancelled, it wasn't my fault, I tried, but can't. And then to my dismay I heard "jumps go ahead in rain or shine."
On a level of "0 to sh*t my pants" (Nat's scaling), I was at about a 3 on the bus there. But as the seconds ticked on, my fear quickly escalated. And then somehow, someway, I was out in the rain, getting harnessed up. I was at a 7 or 8 on the fear factor now. But no big deal. I can do this. I will do this.
They wrapped my feet up (umm with a towel!?) and then suddenly I was shimmying towards the platform. THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE MY FEAR RIGHT NOW. It took nearly 4 and a half minutes (average time) for me to actually jump, but not before I asked to go back, had tears in my eyes, had reviewed what I would do if the bungee snapped, praised the good Lord for the life I've lived and cursed at myself for thinking I could do it.
And then I did it. I can't remember what exactly made me do it, but I did it! And? It was incredible. I remember distinctly knowing I was free falling before the rope caught me, and there was no massive jolt like I assumed there'd be.
Pretty cool, eh? And now off I go to my bucket list to cross it off the list.
I know. My belly! But I remember this moment - smiling through the fear.
I bought the photos from the Bungee company ($45) and owe a huge thank you to Natalie for getting it on video.
~ A Day in Photos ~
On Sunday we left Queenstown and headed to the small town of Glenorchy down the side of the lake (and then beyond) - one of the most beautiful drives New Zealand has to offer (a must-do if you're here!).
Every bend of the road & everywhere you looked, there was a stunning photo to be taken.
I am also obsessed with the sheep who walk in single file to nowhere. They're so damn cute.
And there were horses by the heard nearly every second field.
A moo cow outside her paddock.
We left the beaten track and found a beautiful river where we wandered forever. Our feet sunk into the clay as we walked around and it felt gloriously squishy. (This is where Lord of the Rings was filmed - so Middle Earth was all around us!)
The clay was awesome - nearly like sinking sand!
One of my fav photos from the trip so far. The river had dried up so much, that dust was blowing off it and made a beautiful scene.
The dusty river again with a hint of blue.
All my photos were taken with a Sony Alpha 33. I use manual and play with the ISO & the shutter speed. No editing done. Hope you enjoyed them as much as I did taking them :)
Oh goodness, I nearly forgot - Happy 4th Birthday to my blog!!
Thank you so much for reading & following along, it means so much to me. xo Liz
I think life is what we make it. Cliche, but true.
And I realize I write this to you from Queenstown, New Zealand, so I really hope no one thinks I'm sitting up on my high horse as I write this, but I get this question a lot; how do you do it? how do you travel so much? and my answer is always the same, if you want to do it, do it.
Money permitting, go online and actually book the flights. Just, simply, do it. That's what I do. One moment I'm not going because it's not booked, the next moment I am. Done and done. And I know (obviously) money constraints are the biggest factor holding people back, but then you decide where you want to go, and you save. And you say no to things in the 'now,' in exchange for things in the future.
I came to Australia with 4,000 Australian dollars. I dropped down to $800 at one point (& freaked out), and then realized I needed to plan. I needed to decide, commit, save, and do. And I did, because travelling was important to me. (And let it be known, I am also doing NZ very cheaply - travelling doesn't have to be pricey).
And then I booked my flights. And now here I am. And, well, it's just that there's no magic equation to travelling, and there are no 'inspiring' people who do it verses the people who don't; rather it's simply the people who actually just booked, and the people who didn't.
But I also want to say to people who don't want to travel, that's cool too. Actually, sometimes I envy you. I think living in a good, solid, wonderful place with a community that you've created over the years is amazing. That's what life is about, and I hope to have that one day. You meet so many people while travelling, and see so many places, but it's not real life. Home is real life. And that's what's important at the end of the day.
True, I'm in New Zealand seeing beautiful places, but I lay in bed at night not knowing exactly where my 'home' is. That sucks.
I suppose I should wrap this post up as I've had one too many beers on this cloudy evening, but I just wanted to get across that I'm not anything special. I'm not rich (ha! at all), or inspiring, or special, I'm just a girl who decided to go somewhere, and I saved, and I booked it. That's all.
The Most Unprepared Hike in the World
Things we did right
- By chance, I wore chub-rub shorts under my dress
- And we brought money with us
- And sunglasses
Things we did wrong
- Left our hostel ready to go to the grocery store. And then somewhow arrived home 5 hours later with no groceries, but a hell of a hike under our belts.
- Brought (not even) half a bottle of water with us
- Wore a dress, not hiking shorts
- No sunscreen
- Wore flips, not hiking boot
- And did I mention went for a FIVE HOUR hike when we were GOING TO THE GROCERY STORE?
A casual lunch before the
grocery store our hike.
Our goal was to head to the peninsula jetting out there, a short, 30min walk before we went to the store.
But it was so beautiful, we just kept walking,
And walking, and seeing, and walking, and walking,
In our flip-flops, and with no water, and the sun on our backs.
And then at some point, somehow, it was further to head back to the city, than to finish the circuit of the hike. We were dehydrated (<— awful!), burnt, and our feet, well…
But it was totally worth the pain for the absolutely stunning views. And I have to mention when we got to top of the
mountain hill we were scaling walking up, there was a CAFE up there. It was seriously one of the happiest moments of my life, seeing a cafe with sweet, sweet water in it.
Luckily the walk back to the city (the short route) was surrounded in trees, and all down hill! You better believe we slept like sleeping-ninjas last night.
So… one (very unprepared) hike down, many more to go!
New Zealand!
I keep writing this post, but they end up with too many words, and not enough photos, and I feel I'm too tired to really put into words the last two days. The last two days that have felt like five. The days are long-long-long here - the sun sets around 9:40pm, and hostel-living (again) means we are up early from someone else rising before they should. So before I ramble on (yet again) these are the things I'd like to share
- I was at work on Wednesday at 3:30pm. I was on a flight from Melbourne to Christchurch at 6:35pm. NEVER AGAIN. Oh the stress! But I made it (athankyouverymuch Matt) and suddenly I was seated in 24C; an isle seat! I despise aisle seats. Window seats FTW! And by God's good grace since I left Toronto, Sept 2011, I have never once got an aisle seat… until now. Shudder. (Tagged Under: First World Problem)
- It took me ages to get through New Zealand customs. Why? Oh, I don't know, perhaps because my hiking boots had been to Nepal. And yadda, yadda, yadda – my hiking boots are now soooooo clean (thanks to the NZ government). And then blurry eyed and dazed I stumbled through those glass sliding doors at "Arrivals" and met up with the ever so lovely Natalie.
- Natalie is my travel companion for New Zealand. Her dirty deets: 24 | female | Sydney-born/living | and she was my roomy when I hiked to Base Camp, Mt. Everest. She is also hilarious <— why I keep her around.
- Ohhhh, and this happened: We rocked up to our hostel at 2am on the first night in NZ, and the recpetion was closed and no key was left for us. Awful. We ended up couch surfing on the hostels' (super short and uncomfy) couches, but as it was FREE (obvs), we're considering this a win.
- Day One: We drove from Christchurch to Lake Tepako. I'll skip all the jazz hands, and cartwheels, and sparklers about how stunning New Zealand is, so just know the rumours are true, and hopefully my photos will show you a glimpse of that.
- After arriving at our hostel for the 2nd night, we decided to head to the grocery store to get things for lunch/dinner, and then somehow ended up on a FIVE HOUR (pretty serious) hike. Oh my goodness, it was the worst, and the best all at once.
- I went star gazing! And saw Orion, the Southern Cross (of Australian & NZ fame), Jupiter, a billion and one stars, a shooting star.
- I'm writing this to you from a tiny town called Te Anau, and tomorrow we're heading to Milford Sound - sooooo excited. We've driven 265km (424.9 mi) or done 8 hr and 17 min of driving
- The Internet is useless here. Ummm, New Zealanders, the Internet is supposed to be faster than this. Actually. I've written this post in sentence form 3 times, but gave up. Slow computer + useless Internet + tired eyes = awful blogging.
- No makeup for 14 days. Nak-id!
- I am really-really-really debating bungee jumping in Queenstown. It's on my bucket list, and I've always really thought I'd do it - but now that I'm THIS CLOSE to actually doing it, I'm not sure I can…
- THERE ARE NO SNAKES IN NEW ZEALAND <— the most glorious thing about this country
- Too many words? I totally agree - so let's get to some photos!
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HAVERHILL — The 23rd Annual Intertribal Pow-Wow will be held tomorrow and Sunday at the Plug Pond recreational area off of Mill Street.
Gates are open to the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Suggested donation is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and MCNAA members and $3 for children ages 4 to 12. Admission is free for children 3 and younger. Parking is free.
This family event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness and the Haverhill Recreation Department,
A new performer this year is David Sanipass, a native flute maker, flute player and storyteller from the Mi'kmaq Nation.
The cultural awareness event will also feature drumming, dance demonstrations, crafts as well as food items such as buffalo burgers and pow wow tacos.
More information is available online at www.mcnaa.org.


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4-star hotel in Madrid with a restaurant
When you stay at Barceló Castellana Norte in Madrid, you'll be connected to the airport and close to Hospital La Paz and Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of British Embassy and Parque Norte.
Make yourself at home in one of the 144 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include direct-dial phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 50 meters.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, audiovisual equipment, and express check-in. Planning an event in Madrid? This hotel has facilities measuring 2324 square feet (216 square meters), including conference/meeting rooms.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Amenities
- General
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a business center and audiovisual equipment.
High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 2324 square feet (216 square meters) include conference/meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a surcharge, an area shuttle within 50 meters is available to guests.
- Outdoor parking (surcharge)
- Garage parking (surcharge)
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Meeting facilities size (feet) - 2324
- Meeting facilities size (meters) - 216
- Number of meeting/conference rooms - 3
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Multiple large conference rooms
- Event catering
- Audiovisual equipment
- Business services
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Total number of rooms - 144
- Number of floors - 6
- Bar/lounge
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Free Wi-Fi
- Business center
- Tour assistance
- Luggage storage
- Laundry facilities
- Medical assistance available
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Room service (24 hours)
- Year Built 2008
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Security guard
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Wedding services
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Outdoor parking (surcharge), Garage parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Connecting / adjoining rooms available
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Phone
- Direct-dial phone
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Satellite TV service
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Soundproofed rooms
- Dining
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Restaurante Neptuno - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Cibeles - This lobby lounge serves light fare only.
24-hour room service is available.
- Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Sports center nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Playground nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Breakfast fee: EUR 14 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: EUR 16 per day
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per day
- Additional Details
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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The one recipe that you think everyone will love barely gets any attention and the one that
you think may not be appealing to the masses ends up being a hit.
You never can tell sometimes.
This recipe is a TOTAL keeper....SCRUMPTIOUS!
Found you morning off Siggy Spice. I am your newest follower and will be back. Hope that you stop over to visit me some time.
I appreciate this recipe. When you have wee ones, whose needs prevail over yours, it's all about time management. Moreover, a high maintenance meal especially on weekdays can be a hindrance and not a help. My slow cooker will tell me soon how tender those pork chops are!
I really hope y'all enjoy it. We make this recipe pretty often. It is budget friendly and time friendly. Nothing fancy but I really enjoy slow cooker meals. Some folks like a thicker gravy so you could certainly take out the pork chops (wrap them in foil) and pour the gravy into a pot on medium heat. Whisk in a little Wondra flour and continually whisk until it comes to a low boil and begins to thicken. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Love this recipe! You are so right about never knowing which ones will be popular. Desserts - which are not my forte - seem to be the most popular.
Thanks for following my blog, I'm following yours as well! I always love seeing your recipes on TK! :)
I so agree with your first paragraph, I really do. I so love your pork chops, too. I like the bone-in chops as well because the meat next to the bone is sweet and the bone makes the sauce tastier.
Thanks for the follow my fiddlin'/Facebookin' friend! Great recipes and great explanations! I used to do LOTS of cooking blog posts and I need to revive that. I just applied to be a contributor to "GeekMom.com" where posts like my Moon Sand Mayhem and Pixo-Monium posts would fit well. Enjoy blogging, it's fun and what's MORE fun is when you go back after several years and it's like a trip down memory lane. I started my blog around New Year's 2008.
PS: can I add you to my blog as one I follow? It's on the right-hand column.
Patricia - of course you can! You know I love reading your posts! Your stories would definitely fit in at GeekMom.com and your down-to-earth approach is what I love the most about your writing. And of course, you are a darn good cook!
I would have to say that my slow cooker and kitchen aid mixer are my two most prized kitchen appliances. I use both reguarly. This recipe sounds nice and easy! Bookmarked!
Annie - I completely agree!!
This sounds so much easier than the other way of frying pork chops. Plus, I bet they come out much juicier this way.
Ultimate favorite..it is mouth-watering photo!!!
I was just about to email you and I see that you got the badge. Thank you so much for the follow and display of the badge for Full Plate Thursday.Hope to see you soon, and have a great week end!
What a great, easy recipe! Pure comfort food!
Thank you for sharing it. Have a great day, Candace
Oh Yum...these Slow Cooker Pork Chops look delicious. I am so happy you brought them for us to enjoy today. Thank you so much for coming today and please come back!
I love anything in the slow cooker and this looks perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Thanks for sharing! I am a new follower and would love to have you follow me back at thefarmgirlrecipes.blogspot.com
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love that they are cooked in the slow cooker
I cook pork chops in the slow cooker all the time and I am definately going to give this recipe a try. It looks yummy and will be a nice change from my regular recipe. ~Alana~
I am absolutely loving your blog! Sincerely, these recipes look amazing. I am not even a huge pork chop fan but I would eat the heck out of these. The picture alone literally just made my stomach growl ;-)
I absolutely love this recipe,the pork chops are so tender,this the only way I will ever make pork chop.
This is my kind of home cooking!! I am making these this week because I just happen to have chops thawing in the fridge:)
I just bought everything I need to make this tomorrow :)
That looks yummy. I love slow cooked pork chops because they get so tender without drying out. Found you through the Gooseberry Patch link up.
With summer here, I'll be using my slow cooker a lot more! I'd love it if you'd come link up this, and a few more recipes, to my contest/linky!
I made these and the gravy turned out SUPER salty. What did I do wrong? Was I supposed to use low sodium ingredients?
Hi Ashley, I do put in the list of ingredients to use low sodium cream of chicken and I also have in the notes at the bottom that you may want to use low sodium chicken broth as well. My husband prefers the full sodium options but I prefer low sodium options. I realize everyone's sensitivity to salt is different.
So sorry this one didn't turn out good for you!
Its so nice of you to offer this in a printer friendly format...but I was wondering...can you start adding a picture in with the recipe. I'm a visual person and prefer to have a picture of every recipe in my recipe binder. Thanks much for sharing all your WONDERFUL recipes!
Was looking in the freezer wondering what to have for dinner...saw a package of pork chops and immediately thought of your recipe. They are in the slow cooker now.
I can't begin to tell you how many of your recipes we have tried and continue to make. Thanks!
Linda - thank you so very much for that! You made my day! I'm just so happy to hear you're getting as much enjoyment from these recipes as I do from sharing them!
I usually stay away from pork chops because I never know how to cook them, so I was a little scared of this recipe. It just so happened that I had 4 beautifully thick-cut pork chops in my freezer. I decided what have I got to lose? This recipe was awesome! The pork chops were tender and the gravy was so yummy. My only regret was that we ran out of dinner rolls :(
I used cream of mushroom soup and ran my onion soup mix through the food processor (as my 6 yr old wouldn't eat if she detected onion pieces).
Definite keeper! Tonight for dinner I'm trying your mac n cheese recipe.
I am so, so happy to hear you like this one! The pork these days is so lean that I know exactly what you mean when you say you get scared of cooking them. It can get dry very easily! (And I also know what you mean about those picky 6 years olds...lol) Good thinking on blending the onion soup mix! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know how it turned out for you! Hope you like that Mac N Cheese recipe too! :)
Made this one last night! It was delicious! Even my picky step daughter ate it! I'll be making this again and this is my new favorite blog! Thanks for all the new recipes. It gets old making the same thing for dinner week after week!
This recipe is tasty and easy. I made it with reduced sodium everything and it was still salty enough for a salt lover like me. Although reduced sodium products have less salt, they are Definately not salt free. Also, I trimmed most of the fat from the thick cut, bone in pork chops. I did not brown them first but did season them generously with garlic powder, salt free lemon zest and tons of cracked black pepper. I followed the instructions to a "T". The only difference is I put the whole pot in the fridge until the next day. I pulled about 3/4inch of pure fat off the top. Then I pulled out the chops, removed the bones and cut them into chunky pieces and returned to the pot. I then added one more can of low salt cream soup, a Tbs of worchestershire sauce and put it on high until hot. It was rich and creamy. I served it over large shells as that is what I had. I highly recommend chilling overnight first to remove all the fat and none of the flavor. One more can of soup thickens the gravy nicely.
I can't wait to make it!
Love, love, love these pork chops!!
made this for supper tonight. DELICIOUS! I wasn't sure because when I peeked (I can't help it!) at 4pm, the chops were not tender and looked gross. But by 6pm they were absolutely amazing! I boiled up the gravy and made it a little thicker--it was delicious. I'm thankful there are leftovers for lunch later this week. THIS IS A KEEPER! Thank you so much! :)
I will be trying this tomorrow night. I looks totally yummy! !
trying this one tomorrow night! I just recently found your blog and I have totally fallen in LOVE! I am a working mother of 2 boys, 7 & 10 and a 12 yr old daughter. All three play sports and I am not a great planner. I wanted to take a minute just to say THANK YOU! I have been on a Country Cook Challenge this week. I used ziplist to get 5 nights worth of ingredients to make the recipes I chose from your blog. The kids are loving it because it's something brand new each night. I go around about halfway through the meal and ask for either a thumbs up or thumbs down. You should be proud to know I have only received THUMBS UP from EVERYONE in the family! I really wanted you to know how much you have helped me AND brought some excitement back to the dinner table. Thanks again for keeping us out of the drive thru! KTT
Kerri - that just warms my heart so much to hear!! I completely understand the challenges of being a working Momma and when you have older kids who are involved in extracurricular activities in can be so hard to even schedule supper! I am so happy you have found so workable recipes here & that your family loves them! Thank you for taking a few minutes out of your day to let me know! (hugs)
Trying this tonight. It looks like a comfort-food meal I can really go for! Will make the mashed potatoes, as we are really gravy lovers, but will also probably make your mac and cheese, too, as one of my granddaughters doesn't like mashed potatoes! (I think she is an alien from another planet. Whoever heard of such a thing?)Glazed carrots, rolls (to sop up more of the gravy!) Still thinking about dessert. Love your blog and your recipes!
Just made this tonight. All I have to say is.....DELICIOUS! Definitely a keeper:)
Thank you for this. However I had to improvise. I didn't have the soup mix or pork gravy. I sprinkled my pork chops with garlic powder and onion powder and a little Italian seasoning. Mixed a can of cream of celery soup, packet of brown gravy and 1&1/2.cups chicken broth. High in crock pot for 4 hours. I couldn't Finnish dinner right away so I shut off the crockpot and let then sit. Wow! ! My daughter is in heaven.thank you for the inspiration
Can this be done on high in the crock pot for half the time? Putting it on in the morning before work on low would cook it too long but would take too long if i start it on low after work.
Does anyone know if this can be done in the oven? I don't have a big enough crock pot. If so what would the cooking time and temperature be and covered or uncovered?? Any help is appreciated! Thanks! :)
It sure does look delicious! Going to try it, tomorrow. Wondering if I could do 6 chops instead of 4? Will be back to comment on the results tomorrow...so excited!
I just made this with low sodium beef broth and cream of mushroom with roasted garlic in place of the chicken broth and cream of chicken - mostly because I was not as prepared as I thought I was and did not feel like running out to the store. It turned out amazing! This will definitely be going into the regular rotation :)
I made this last week and it was so good! I love my slow cooker! Thank you for wonderful recipe!


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