7 Quick Takes Friday (8)

Link up with Jen

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First, I want to apologize for missing 7 Quick Takes Friday last week.  I failed you all, and I'll be the first to admit it.  I am coming to you, tail betwixt my legs, to say I am sorry and that I will do better.

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Sometimes my husband has to work overnight at the hospital.  On these days I do things that some might call pathetic.  For example, tonight I made pasta for one and ate it alone on my couch.  Last week I took artistic photos with my best canine friend.

Judge not lest ye be judged.

To make matters worse, I just spilled my drink all over the couch.  Cue Benny Hill music.

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Last Saturday, I spent the afternoon volunteering with my friends at the local Greek Festival.  We made the world a better place one delicious baklava sundae at a time.

Love at first bite.

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Apparently working at the Greek Fest means you get invited to swanky festive after-parties.  

Me and my wonderful friend, Anna, at the after-party!

Anna and I were fortunate enough to run into my college pal, Ben.  I tried to get a picture with Ben.  It is debatable whether our picture attempts were a disaster or a great success.

Third try was a charm?

Anyway, lots of fun was had, which makes sense because I spent the evening with a fantastic group of people.

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While shopping for my niece's birthday present, I came across this at Toys-R-Us.  It is a $400 Barbie Cadillac Hybrid Escalade EXT.  Thank goodness there is a full-size luxury SUV for toddlers that doesn't guzzle gasoline.  I wonder how many MPG it gets on the highway.

No, I didn't buy it.

I looked this beauty up on the Toys-R-US website.  It states: "The premium sound system features a real FM radio and sound-boosting rear speakers. It also features see-through windows, a battery charge indicator on the dash, chrome wheels and grille, doors that open and close and more."

That's pretty pimp.  Or whatever it is toddlers say these days.

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Last week my niece, Lola, was having problems with her asthma.  She brought my dad a book to read her while we were visiting.  He read it to her and her pink "Ya-Ya Bear " (as Lola calls it).  He did voices for her like he used to do for me when I was little.  I thought it was super sweet.

Two of my favorite people in the whole world.

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I started my healthcare compliance job today.  I love it!  Everyone was so nice, I stayed busy, and the work is really interesting.  I'm going to be working there three days a week now, and I couldn't be more excited!