tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7299171258659683332024-03-05T00:47:52.419-05:00Real College Student of AtlantaVett Vandiverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511225362390677060noreply@blogger.comBlogger742125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-729917125865968333.post-21418032465832573722017-10-11T15:48:00.000-04:002017-10-11T15:48:03.087-04:00Guest Post {Top Benefits of Using Social Media Screening When Hiring}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #404040;">The
number of organizations that have started using </span><a href="https://www.fama.io/">social media screening</a><span style="color: #404040;"> as a way of
researching more about their potential hires before contacting them and booking
them for interviews has increased significantly. HR departments in most
organizations are busy trying to get a generic idea about the persona of their
potential candidates by reading their social media profiles in platforms such
as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram among others. It's true that most
of these tech-savvy organizations have realized positive results by leveraging
social media platforms for purposes of screening potential hires. Here are some
of the pros of utilizing social media in determining whether a particular
candidate can be appropriate for your organization or not:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #404040;">Assess
the writing and communicating skills</span></b><span style="color: #404040;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: inherit;">Every
company requires employees who can communicate effectively with his or her
colleagues, and most importantly, with its customers. When hiring, it's not
easy to tell whether the candidate wrote his or her cover letter and resume.
Some people hire professional resume writers to prepare these sensitive
documents. Hence, by perusing through the profile of your potential candidates
on social media platforms, you can detect whether the candidate has the right
writing and communication skills when articulating his ideas on social media or
not.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #404040;">Get
insights on the candidate's informal life</span></b><span style="color: #404040;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: inherit;">A candidate will strive to put the best foot in every facet
during the interview, and thus it won't be easy to know more about the
candidate's informal life, especially the dark side. Hence, social media
screening will help you in finding that information and getting to know how
your potential candidate behaves in a typical day. You'll learn how the
individual behaves in real life situations by reading through the comments he
or she makes when mingling with people from all walks of life on the social
media networks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #404040;">Clear
background check</span></b><span style="color: #404040;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: inherit;">It's
a cheaper method of enabling employers to conduct background checks and
probably make on the spot decisions concerning potential hires. Furthermore,
the background check can be conducted from anywhere regardless of the time. For
instance, LinkedIn will help you understand the professional makeup of a
candidate, Facebook will provide you with an insight on the candidate's daily
life, while Twitter will show you how opinionative the potential candidate is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #404040;">Read
recommendations</span></b><span style="color: #404040;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404040; font-family: inherit;">There
are certain social media networks like LinkedIn that will provide you with very
insightful information on the recommendations that the candidate has from
previous employers. You'll even learn how the candidate managed to survive
through the challenges they faced in their previous projects or job positions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #404040;">Relevant
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The other week we celebrated my friend Shelby's birthday in a fun and unique way...with a baking class/dinner party at <b><a href="http://www.preservingplace.com/preserving-place-class-instructors.html" target="_blank">Preserving Place</a></b> in Midtown Atlanta. Shelby is an amazing baker, so it was a perfect idea for her birthday. I had heard of Preserving Place, but I'd never been so of course I was excited for this new adventure.</div>
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<i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 21px;">The Cooking School at Preserving Place offers customers the unique opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced and passionate players of Atlanta's food scene – including, of course, the canning expert herself, Martha McMillin – in a state of the art kitchen conveniently located at our Westside Provisions District. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">Our instructors hail from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and we are always looking to expand upon our course offerings, while regularly returning to “classics.” We provide attendees with light refreshments and hors d’ouevres (or a more substantial meal with wine, depending on the course), and at the end of the class, we gather around our farm table to sample our creations.</span></i></span><br />
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<i><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">Most importantly, though, students of the Cooking School at Preserving Place take home with them the knowledge and experience of exemplary food, drink, and entertaining.</span></i></span><br />
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Shelby set up the class with Preserving Place, but they also have a schedule online where you can sign up! We made lemon meringues and strawberry pavlovas...it was my first time making both. At the start of the class they serve light refreshments and you can BYOB. After the instructor reviews the recipe you get to work baking/cooking. We had so much fun dividing and conquering the work to make some sweet treats.</div>
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These were light, fluffy and addictive!</div>
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I got to help with the lemon meringue pie and turned out so gorgeous!!! And delicious.</div>
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Here's the table where we sat for dinner after the baking work was complete.</div>
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They served this delicious summer salad.</div>
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They also served a tomato heirloom salad, yum!</div>
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Here's a pic of my plate. I loved the purple potatoes, and other people said the steak was great too! </div>
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Ahhhhh! These past few weeks have been a rollercoaster, but things are falling into place and I'm so grateful for that. I just moved into my new place a few days ago, and I wanted to share the first phase of my bedroom decor. I've been planning this decor for months, and even <b><i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2015/05/updating-bedroom-decor-navy-and-pink.html" target="_blank">shared my inspiration and this DIY project</a></i></b> on the blog. Check out photos below, and if you have any questions please leave a comment or send me an email!</div>
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Before photo of my bedroom! So boring, but how amazing is that window? I have a beautiful view of Midtown Atlanta and I am too happy about it :)</div>
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Another view of my bedroom before decorating. The door on the left goes into my hallway and the door on the right (which I removed) is for my closet. I'll share photos of my closet redesign soon!</div>
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Here it is! My central color theme is black and white with hot pink, blue, and gold accents.</div>
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The <i><a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-embroidered-anchor-decorative-pillow-yellow/-/A-16654689#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=anchor+pillow" target="_blank">front pillows</a></i> are from Target, and are currently on sale -- get them before they're gone! The <i><a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/fuchsia-nina-chair.do?&refType=&from=Search" target="_blank">pink chair</a></i> is the most amazing thing, and it's from World Market. The bed, white faux fur rug, and blue pillows are from IKEA.</div>
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This black chest was originally brown, and not so cute. But my parents helped me repaint it black to match my room.</div>
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The original desk that my mom found for me at Goodwill. Such a great find, it was in almost perfect condition. </div>
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The before and after chest photos, side by side!</div>
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Check out this handmade wreath I made for under $7.00 thanks to the Dollar Store! I have one on my bathroom too that matches the decor. I just moved in a few days ago, but I already <b>LOVE</b> it! I can't wait to finish the rest of my room and bathroom & share.</div>
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I have been to a few new restaurants in Atlanta recently, but have been slacking on taking photos to capture my experience. However, I recently dined at <b><a href="http://ecco-atlanta.com/" target="_blank">Ecco</a></b> in Midtown Atlanta with my friend Jade. I've been wanting to go to Ecco for years, and finally got the chance so I just had to take a few photos at dinner and share my experience on my blog. Ecco is labeled as a "seasonal European Mediterranean Restaurant"<br />
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First of all, you have to start with the <b>Fried Goat Cheese</b> made with honey and black pepper. This dish is award-winning, and rightfully so. It's cheesy, a little sweet, and savory. I can't even put it into words you just have to order them and see!</div>
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Jade ordered one of their <b>Wood-Fired Pizzas</b>, yum!</div>
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And I had the <b>Chitarra</b>, a delicious vegetarian dish made with arugula, mascarpone, black pepper, and pecorino. This is one of the best pastas I've ever had!</div>
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All of this was so, so good! It's definitely a perfect date spot or spot to celebrate a special occasion. </div>
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<b><i>Have you ever had fried goat cheese before? If not, why not!?</i></b></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/p/eating-in-atl.html" target="_blank">See other places I eat in Atlanta.</a></i></div>
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Hello! I wanted to share some of the healthy meals I've had recently. Eating clean or healthy for at least 2 meals a day has become part of my lifestyle, and I'm really grateful for that. I've lost about 5 pounds this summer, and now I'm really focusing on toning up and getting better at cardio workouts. See some of the meals I've been eating below!</div>
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Occasionally, I make my own <b><i>sushi</i></b> at home after attending <i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2015/01/sushi-making-class-in-atlanta-steel.html" target="_blank">this sushi class</a></i>. One night, I made sushi with <b><i>avocado</i></b> and <b><i>carrots</i></b> inside. I also baked a few brussels sprouts as a side dish.</div>
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Recently, I've been baking my vegetables for a dinner side instead of just eating them raw. I love adding lemon, honey, and/or spices to raw veggies before letting them bake for 5-10 mins. In this dish, i baked broccoli, spinach, kale, and sweet onions.</div>
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Sometimes, I like a really clean/raw <b><i>salad</i></b>. I add as many veggies/fruits as possible and drizzle lemon juice and oil instead of a heavy salad dressing.</div>
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I made honey mustard and pineapple <b><i>salmon</i></b> on Mother's Day, so good!!!</div>
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Yum, I've had lots of <b><i>brussels sprouts</i></b> recently! Check out my favorite recipe <b><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2014/05/buffalo-cauliflower-best-brussels.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>.</div>
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Then, I put one piece of <b><i>tilapia</i></b> on top of a bed of <b><i>baby spinach</i></b>! All I added was some <b><i>lemon juice</i></b> and <b><i>honey</i></b> and it was delicious!</div>
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On Earth Day, I went to one of my favorite healthy restaurants, <b><i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2014/06/eating-in-atl-true-food-kitchen.html" target="_blank">True Food Kitchen</a></i></b>, for a great meal!</div>
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This looks messy, but it was so good!<b><i> Yellow rice</i></b>, <b><i>salmon</i></b>, <b><i>brussels sprouts</i></b>, and <b><i>raw baby kale</i></b>.</div>
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<b><i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/p/clean-eating.html" target="_blank">See other healthy dishes here!</a></i></b></div>
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Since the semester ended, I've been preparing for my upcoming move to a new place in Atlanta! I'm very excited for a fresh start and to switch up my room decor. See my current room decor below:</div>
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I've loved having black and white being the major theme with a navy blue accent. But for my next room, I'm going to add in some pink and gold accents. I've been slowly collecting items for my new room and doing a few DIY projects, including a really fun project with Mason jars! I got 3 Mason jars from a Goodwill Store (each under $1), and then spray painted them black. I will be using them as flower vases for pink, blue, and white flowers.</div>
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I LOVE how they turned out, and this was such a fun and easy project!</div>
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While I was spray painting, I also spray painted this old stool all black and I'm going to add a few more details to it before using it in my new place.</div>
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And here is one of the images that inspired my future room's new look!</div>
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Hello, long time no post! My apologies, but it was an intense semester that I'm proud to say I completed with great grades. I'm so happy that summer is here and things are a little more relaxed for me. A while back I posted about how I had purchased what I thought was a <b>spaghetti squash</b>, but it was actually a pumpkin squash. #Fail. Well, I decided to try again and found what I've been looking for. Last week, I purchased two spaghetti squash from the grocery store.</div>
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For the first squash, I used <i><a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/spaghetti-squash-with-bacon-spinach-and-goat-cheese#.cgxLVrZ6PM" target="_blank">this baking method that I saw on Buzzfeed</a></i>. I decided to make this squash into a healthier version of spaghetti and tomato sauce.</div>
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<b>First squash / healthier preparation:</b></div>
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In a pot, I sautéed mushrooms, onions, and broccoli before adding tomato sauce.</div>
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The next day, I added salmon and spinach to the squash for a new taste, and it was great!</div>
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For the second squash, I cut the squash into halves and poured olive oil on each half before baking it in the oven. I found that I had to use more oil in this method to get the squash softer. I also added black pepper and red pepper before baking.</div>
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After about 15 minutes, I added on spaghetti sauce that I had preheated in a pot. Then, after about 10 minutes, I added on cheese and let it melt on top.</div>
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The results were beautiful and so tasty! Each of these halves makes 2-3 servings which is great for people looking for a meal that will last throughout the week.</div>
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Both versions were so tasty, and tasted unbelievably like actual spaghetti noodles! I definitely suggest making spaghetti squash to be a spaghetti substitute when you have time to let them bake. These squash can be kind of pricey, so I suggest buying them when they're on sale or from a farmer's market. One squash is definitely enough for a few servings.</div>
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I have just a few more days left in my 3rd semester of grad school and I couldn't be more excited for summer break! I'm taking a study break to share this <b>AMAZING</b> salad I made and devoured last week. I love love love <i>brussels sprouts</i>, <i>kale</i>, and <i>curry shrimp</i>. And I oddly had the craving for all three of them at the same time. So, I decided to put them together in a kale salad. Check out the photos, ingredients, and this quick & easy recipe below!</div>
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<b><i>Kale Salad</i></b></div>
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Freshly washed baby kale leaves</div>
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Whole kernel corn</div>
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1/2 pound of shrimp</div>
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1. Toss salad ingredients together in large bowl</div>
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2. Rinse brussels sprouts then toss in ingredients before putting in a baking tray. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-12 mins. or until ready</div>
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3. Prepare shrimp as desired then sprinkle on ingredients. Add olive oil to the pan. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 25-30 mins. or until done.</div>
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4. Add brussels sprouts and shrimp into salad as desired. Add salad dressing and other toppings as desired.</div>
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Brussels sprouts fresh out of the oven, yum! I drizzle on honey once they're baked.</div>
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Seasoning the shrimp!</div>
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Shrimp fresh out of the oven, yum!</div>
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I baked the shrimp and brussels sprouts at the same time and both came out great.</div>
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The finished product! I added ranch dressing and more lemon juice to mine, but I think most salad dressings would pair well with this meal. I was also full after this meal, yet felt like I had eaten a clean meal.</div>
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<b><i>This was such an interesting and delicious salad! I plan to remake it soon, but using a different meat! Let me know if you try it!</i></b></div>
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I hope you had a great Easter weekend! I loved this past weekend because it's been my first chill weekend in a while. I got absolutely no work done. But, I did spend lots of time with my family and eating good food. I always welcome a break from school and this weekend was just what I needed. For church on Easter Sunday I wore a <i><b><a href="http://www.thelimited.com/product/high-waist-midi-skirt/7014560.html?prefn1=saleStatus&ppid=c8&start=8&cgid=sale-skirts&dwvar_7014560_colorCode=430&prefv1=sale%7Cfinal" target="_blank">metallic high waist midi skirt</a></b></i> over a blue mini eyelet dress from Forever 21. The dress is definitely too short for church, but I love the bright blue color and found a way to incorporate it into my look.</div>
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And I just wore some low black heels & pearls to finish the look.</div>
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<b><i>What did you wear for Easter? If you did a post about it, please leave a link in the comments section so I can check it out!</i></b></div>
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Well, hello there. It's been a long time since I've been able to post and that's bittersweet. Life has been moving in super sonic motion the past few weeks (sweet), but it's meant that I haven't had time to really reflect on everything and write/blog on my normal schedule (bitter). Before I start posting some fun things, I thought I would share what I've been up to recently...</div>
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My <i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2015/03/i-met-president-barack-obama.html" target="_blank">last post shared my bucket list experience of meeting President Obama</a></i>! Still so exciting.</div>
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Visiting California</h3>
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A few days after that, I flew to Los Angeles to visit my brother, sister-in-law, and nephew.</div>
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How cute is this little boy!? I wish they lived closer because hanging out with their little family is so much fun.</div>
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While in Cali, I got to go to the beach!</div>
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And I got to see this little one's school and some of his favorite places in Cali :)</div>
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My brother and sister understand my obsession with pretty view of cities (especially at night). So one night we drove up to <b><a href="http://www.griffithobs.org/" target="_blank">Griffith Park's Observatory</a></b>. The view was <b>breathtaking</b> and no photo does it justice, but I tried to capture all of the beautiful lights in this shot.</div>
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I had the BEST salads while in California. I guess you could say California specializes in delicious healthy foods. This kale salad is from <b><a href="http://www.mendocinofarms.com/" target="_blank">Mendocino Farms</a></b>, one of my sister's favorite spots.</div>
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This salad (above & below) is the best salad I've ever had in my life. It's also from Mendocino Farms. And in the salad is...chicken! While in California, I started eating chicken again. Crazy, I know. But, I am trying to increase my iron levels and become more tolerant when it comes to eating chicken because it's tough to avoid it in the South. Here are the other contents of this bomb salad:</div>
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<i>butter lettuce & romaine, lacinato kale, quinoa & millet, black bean, roasted corn & jicama succotash, red onions, cilantro, Cotija cheese, grape tomatoes, crispy tortilla strips, avocado with chipotle vinaigrette</i></div>
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Before Spring Break, I finished reading another biography and was in search of a new book to read. <i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2015/01/24-to-dos-for-age-24.html" target="_blank">I set the goal to read 7 books/biographies this year</a></i>. I saw "Thrive" in the LAX Airport and it seemed like a great investment so I purchased it to read on my flight back. During the flight I got about halfway through the book and I loved it! I am finishing it up now, and want to share the book with all of my friends. Arianna's wisdom about life and career goals really spoke to me and helped me reevaluate what is most important in life. Taking a short break from blogging was nice because it allowed me to focus on other areas of my life that may have not been getting the attention they needed.</div>
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<b>I am in SHOCK because today I met (shook hands and spoke with) President Obama</b>! If you follow my blog, you know this has been a goal of mine for years, and even appears on <b><i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2015/01/24-to-dos-for-age-24.html" target="_blank">my goals for year 24</a></i></b>. And I cannot believe it actually happened today! Georgia Tech hosted President Obama during his visit to Atlanta and made it possible for GT students, faculty, staff, and alumni to get FREE tickets to hear President Obama speak.</div>
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School and work have been very busy, but that makes the semester go by faster so no complaints! And even better news...<b>Spring Break starts next weekend</b>! I'm super excited to be visiting Los Angeles, California for my final college Spring Break. I'll be visiting my oldest brother and his family and I cannot wait to reunite with them and enjoy the warm California weather.</div>
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I haven't been to Cali in <i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2013/04/california-vacation.html" target="_blank">a few years</a></i> so I am looking for <b><i>recommendations</i></b> for things to do, places to visit, and most importantly...<b>food to eat!</b> I can't wait to share my trip with you!</div>
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There's something about this time of the year. It's like everyone's energy and motivation is simultaneously zapped. In high school, college, and even during my second-to-last semester of grad school I've had to deal with "<b>senioritis</b>." Wikipedia says that <i>senioritis is mainly used in the United States and Canada to describe the decreased motivation toward studies displayed by students who are nearing the end of their high school, college, and graduate school careers</i>. Since high school, I've gotten a lot better at dealing with this draining part of the semester and I want to share a few tips I use to bounce back and finish the semester the way I started it!</div>
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1. <b>Acknowledge your lack of motivation</b> | Just like any other issue, the first step is admitting you have an issue! Senioritis is so common among high school students, college students, and even professionals. We all get to a point or season when we lose motivation and just feel stuck with no desire to work. </div>
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2. <b>Remember how far you've come/what you've achieved </b>| Whenever I'm lacking in motivation, it helps when I remember what I've already accomplished over the semester. I tell myself that if I have already come this far, surely I can keep going and finish strong. Sometimes it helps to look at old tests, quizzes, notes, emails, or to-do lists.</div>
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3. <b>Consider the consequences of not finishing the semester strong </b>| For some people it helps to think about how awful things might turnout if you don't get motivated and do your very best work for the rest of the semester. Awful things include getting bad grades, having to repeat classes, getting a bad reputation with your professors and peers, or not graduating just because you didn't put forth enough effort.</div>
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4. <b>Reset goals and plan of action </b>| One of the most important things to do when trying to overcome senioritis is to reset your goals and make a plan for finishing up the semester. Setting goals can just be reinforcing the goals you set at the start of the semester or it could mean making new goals. </div>
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5. <b>Change your accountability method </b>| For years I've used my agenda as my organization method for school, work, and life in general. But once senioritis hits, my agenda does not keep me motivated and I have to add-on new checklist methods. I like to use post-it notes in my agenda, set reminders using my iPhone, set to-do lists with friends and work on homework with others, or reward myself for getting homework done.</div>
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6. <b>Get rest and stay physically active</b> | Regardless of if your final semester is super busy or full of easy electives...you should still be getting enough rest and exercise. Getting enough rest and staying healthy are both key factors for keeping your mental health strong and staying more focused on school work.</div>
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7. <b>Countdown / Have events to look forward to attending</b> | Semesters can drag on if you only have graduation to look forward to. Instead, think of other events leading up to the end of the semester/season that are exciting. For example, I'm looking forward to Spring Break, birthdays for friends and family, TV shows coming out, awards banquets, and graduation festivities. Life is more exciting when you have things to look forward to doing!</div>
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If you have another tip, please leave it in a comment!</div>
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<b><i>I hope this helps you deal with the senioritis!</i></b></div>
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It's been a while since I've shared my <b>healthy meals</b>, so here goes! The meal above was what I made from leftovers at a restaurant. I used blackened tilapia + raw spinach + raw carrot strips + creamed spinach to make very delicious tacos!</div>
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My roommate made eggplant parmesan using even more vegetables than normal (my favorite vegetarian dish!).</div>
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Similar to <i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2015/02/cheap-healthy-snacks-kale-chips-banana.html" target="_blank">kale chips</a></i>, I made spinach/kale/carrots chips in a blended dish, so yummy!</div>
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I'm back to having fruit smoothies on a regular basis for my breakfast, and this is a classic combo. I used a banana and handful of strawberries + a few ice cubes + a teaspoon of protein powder.</div>
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The results of my smoothie! It was sweet, tasty, and filling.</div>
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One night I made sushi using the tools I got from the <i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2015/01/sushi-making-class-in-atlanta-steel.html" target="_blank">sushi making class</a></i> I went to a few weeks ago! I put avocado and carrots inside my sushi.</div>
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I think it turned out really well because it tasted like the sushi I order in restaurants. However, I struggled with cutting the sushi because I didn't have any knives sharp enough for the job.</div>
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My dad made this delicious, healthy meal - cabbage, asparagus, broccoli, mustard salmon, and a baked sweet potato. So clean, so good!!</div>
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My roommate made these sweet potato burgers <i><a href="http://minimalistbaker.com/sweet-potato-black-bean-burger/#_a5y_p=3257721" target="_blank">using this recipe</a></i>, and they were such a healthy treat!</div>
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She made the sweet potatoes even tastier by topping them with her infamous apple slaw and chipotle sauce, yum!</div>
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Kale chips have become my favorite late night snack since I gave up chocolate chip cookies for Lent.</div>
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I baked this piece of salmon with some mushrooms and olive oil. I seasoned the salmon with black pepper, oregano, parsley, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and stuffed the salmon with green salsa for a kick!</div>
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This is one of my proudest cooking accomplishments to date. I am such a fan of Chipotle, and even since I've stopped eating meat I still visit often and order the vegetable burrito bowl. I have been craving this meal for weeks, but the weather in Atlanta has been too freezing to make the trip to my closest Chipotle. So I've slowly been stocking up on materials I knew I would need to recreate this dish. And last week I did it!</div>
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For my bowl I made corn and black bean salsa with kale, my own guacamole, onions and peppers, green salsa, tomatoes and of course I had to top it with cheese! Underneath all of that is brown rice with cilantro, yum!</div>
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Yesterday my blog reached and passed<b> ONE MILLION VIEWS</b>! This was the goal that I set for page views when I first started blogging <i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2012/05/fresh.html" target="_blank">back in 2012</a>, </i>and this was <a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2015/01/24-to-dos-for-age-24.html" target="_blank">one of my goals to accomplish in year 24</a>. I'm almost positive that nobody read my blog posts for the first few months besides my family (especially my dad) and friends who I begged to read it. But I kept posting and kept sharing my blog with others. I believed in the information I was sharing and hoped that somehow it would help <i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/search/label/college" target="_blank">college students</a></i>, people trying to live <i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/p/clean-eating.html" target="_blank">healthier</a></i>, or people looking for inspiration. <b><u><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2015/02/why-did-you-start-blogging-why-do-you.html" target="_blank">That is why I started blogging</a></u></b>. </div>
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So exciting, and I am so <b>grateful</b> to every single person who has read my blog once, occasionally, weekly, or every day. Thank you so much!</div>
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Things are definitely getting busy in my life with school, my company, making plans for life after grad school, and working on other things I want to accomplish in 2015. So blog posts will happen <i>less often</i> on here, but I will definitely post when I have something good to share.</div>
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Again thank you so much, and to the bloggers out there with a similar goal, I know you can do it too! Keep posting, keep interacting with other bloggers, and remember why you started! :)</div>
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I'll be the first to admit that meeting new people at events can be kind of awkward if you're not super social. As an introvert, I really have to make an effort to meet new people and engage in conversations with strangers at events, but it's always worth it because I leave knowing a new person! Talking to new people can be difficult at first, but I've found that being prepared to talk to strangers makes things 100x easier. If the conversation doesn't naturally start or carry on, I always have some questions in mind to spark conversation and hopefully make some connections with the person. The key to asking questions is to also <b>listen</b> to the answers - that's how you can make a great response and potentially make connections!</div>
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So here are some of the <b><i>questions and conversation starters</i></b> I use in three different settings: college settings, work settings, and random social events in Atlanta. I hope these are helpful for you!</div>
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<li>Where are you from?</li>
<li>What high school did you go to? (If you're familiar with their hometown)</li>
<li>Do you live on or off campus?</li>
<li>What organizations are you involved in?</li>
<li>Do you work or have an internship?</li>
<li>What career do you plan to have?</li>
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<li>What are some of your responsibilities?</li>
<li>Where are some good lunch spots?</li>
<li>How many people are in your department / on your team?</li>
<li>Where else have you worked?</li>
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<li>What do you do?</li>
<li>Where are you from?</li>
<li>How is the food?</li>
<li>What area/part of town do you live in?</li>
<li>Where did you get your *insert clothing item here* from?</li>
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<b><i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2014/04/the-power-of-reaching-out-and-networking.html" target="_blank">Read about the power of reaching out & networking here</a></i></b></div>
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The <b><a href="http://www.civilandhumanrights.org/" target="_blank">Center for Civil and Human Rights</a></b> is located in Atlanta and opened to the public in June of 2014. However, I had not had the chance to visit this well-revewed museum until last month. My school purchased tickets for students to visit during the month of January and I went with my boyfriend and friend. It's difficult to share everything that is so great about this place because every exhibit I saw really blew my mind. We spent about two hours touring the center, but honestly that wasn't enough time. I plan to go back and view the exhibits that I didn't have time to see. Student and educator tickets are just $13!</div>
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My absolute favorite exhibit in the Center was sitting at the lunch counter (above). Once you sit down, you are challenged to put on headphones and listen to the hateful insults and experience the creepily realistic verbal abuse that many black people who participated in sit-ins experienced during the Civil Rights Movement. The true challenge is to stay calm, seated, and keep your hands placed on the counter throughout the entire experience. </div>
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This room (above) that shares information about the March on Washington was one of my favorites. If you've been to <a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2014/08/washington-dc-weekend-trip-recap.html" target="_blank">Washington D.C. and seen the new Martin Luther King Jr. monument</a>, you can see the similarities. The room in the Center has a very large, wide screen that plays scenes from the March on Washington and the program that took place in D.C. Sitting in that room, I felt like I had gone back in time and was experiencing this historic event. They have tissues available in this room and others because the experience is that powerful and emotional for many.</div>
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<i><a href="http://www.slideshare.net/fullscreen/ctr4chr/center-for-civil-and-human-rights-press-kit/2" target="_blank">Read more about the Center here</a></i>.</div>
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These posts are always fun when people share and start conversations in the comments. I'll be sharing my answers soon too!</div>
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I'm not sure if I announced it here, but I <b><i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2015/01/24-to-dos-for-age-24.html" target="_blank">set a goal to not straighten my hair until December of this year</a></i></b> (when I will finish my master's degree). After doing the <i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2013/12/noheatdecember-week-4.html" target="_blank">#NoHeatDecember</a></i> challenge and going a few months at a time without using heat on my hair in 2014, I think that this year's challenge will be very doable. The toughest part for me was finding styles that don't take too long and that I still like wearing. I've been trying new styles each week and I'm really enjoying the ease and benefits of not flat ironing or blow drying my hair. Here are some recent styles:</div>
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How my hair normally looks 5-6 days after washing & styling it. I've been trying to stretch each style to last a week before I have to wash it again. I'll try and share other styles I try throughout the year!</div>
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Vett Vandiverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16511225362390677060noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-729917125865968333.post-48473257996711881302015-02-06T09:56:00.003-05:002015-02-06T09:56:42.748-05:00Cheap healthy snacks {kale chips & banana smoothie}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Confession: chocolate chip cookies are my weakness. The kind you place & bake. It's my favorite snack and my favorite thing to pair with frozen yogurt. But I've really been trying to cut back on how often I eat them so that I can accomplish my health goals. So I browsed Pinterest for some tasty looking healthy snack ideas, and the two that sounded great to me were kale chips and a banana smoothie.</div>
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I followed <i><a href="http://www.kitchentreaty.com/how-to-make-kale-chips/" target="_blank">these steps</a></i> for baking, but changed my ingredients some. In a large mixing bowl I covered the kale chips with the <b>olive oil</b> then sprinkled on the following:</div>
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Whenever I go to Smoothie King, I order the "Banana Boat" smoothie. Full of bananas, protein, and ice cream. But I wanted to make a healthier version of this smoothie that still tasted great. For a late night snack I put two bananas, a few ice cubes, and 1/4 cup of milk in my NutriBullet.</div>
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I'm so happy that I've figured out how to make these healthy foods into tasty late night snacks because that's when I always want something to nibble on. These are perfect and easy snacks for those of you in college or busy people in general. Quick and filling!</div>
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For the past four or five years, I've been wearing one pair of <i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2014/11/health-and-fitness-update.html" target="_blank">pink Nike running shoes</a></i> for working out. They were a gift and I have absolutely loved them, but it's time for a new pair of running shoes. I've been browsing around for some possible new sneakers, and I think these are my favorite. I've never had a pair of New Balance shoes, but I've heard good things about them and read some good reviews. These are the <b><a href="http://www.newbalance.com/pd/new-balance-1500v1/W1500-V1.html?dwvar_W1500-V1_color=Orange_with_Purple#color=Coral%20Pink_with_Yellow" target="_blank">New Balance 1500v1 - Women's 1500 Running Shoes</a></b>. They're bright, breathable, and seem to be well-made...I'm obsessed!</div>
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<b><i> Let me know in a comment below before I decide what to order!</i></b></div>
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I pinned this awesome <b><i>yoga poses chart</i></b> via <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/category/anatomy/" target="_blank">Yoga Journal</a> a few months ago, but I have yet to put it to use. One of my goals for this year is to attend more yoga classes and practice more often. <i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2015/01/24-to-dos-for-age-24.html" target="_blank">In January I went to the two hot yoga classes I signed up for - 8 more to accomplish the goal I set</a></i>. This poster has 26 fantastic yoga poses that are pretty simple so I've decided in addition to my regular exercise, I will start <b>every morning in the month of February</b> with one of these yoga poses. Once I get to the end of the list, I'll repeat them until the month ends.</div>
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I wanted to share my <b>new favorite fruit blend</b>! I've done something similar using <i><a href="http://www.rcsoatl.com/2013/09/eating-clean-for-rookies-part-7.html" target="_blank">strawberries, spinach, and bananas.</a></i> But this was my first time switching out spinach for kale, and I LOVED the results! I'm hoping to make fruit blends for breakfast at least twice a week. Normally, I have coffee, a bottle of water, and some piece of fruit.</div>
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I used one banana, a handful of kale, and a handful of strawberries. I rinsed the strawberries and kale before using them.</div>
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The final result is a forest green color with some specks of red from the strawberries. It's the perfect blend of flavors and sweetness. I could drink this blend every single day. It also didn't leave my teeth stained like some fruit mixes (with blueberries, spinach, blackberries, etc.) often do. This also kept me full until lunchtime.</div>
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I sautéed the <b>kale</b> in a little <b>olive oil</b> with <b>onions</b>, <b>mushrooms</b>, <b>tomatoes</b>, <b>black pepper</b>, and <b>curry</b> powder. </div>
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I aso blended <b>arugula</b> and <b>kale</b> for this yummy salad. The salad was dressed in <b>vinaigrette dressing</b> and included cheddar <b>cheese</b>, <b>tomatoes</b>, <b>strawberries</b>, <b>mushrooms</b>, and a <b>veggie burger</b>!</div>
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This past week and weekend were extremely busy, but luckily they were full of fun activities! One of the highlights of last week was visiting <b><a href="http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/" target="_blank">Georgia Aquarium</a></b> where I got to see the beautiful exhibits, get a behind the scenes tour, and learn about their awesome college semester pass for Georgia Tech students!</div>
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We had an awesome tour guide, Megan, who was very knowledgable and passionate about Georgia Aquarium, which made our experience even better. I'm happy and proud to know how much care goes into keeping the aquarium operating. In the behind the scenes tour, we saw where the animals are treated (on-site), where their food is prepared, and where some college students volunteer in marine biology labs. It was all so cool.</div>
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The lobby of Georgia Aquarium is a sight by itself, and each of the exhibits offers a unique and beautiful perspective on life under the sea. We went to all of the exhibits that were open that day. My absolute favorite parts of the day were seeing the whale sharks up close and going to the AT&T Dolphin Show! It is the most impressive dolphin show I've seen, and I am so jealous of the swimmers who performed along with the dolphins.</div>
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<i>I'm so excited that Georgia Aquarium is offering Georgia Tech students a pass to visit the Aquarium all semester long for <b>only $31</b>, a price perfect for a student’s budget! This deal is only for college students and the semester price is <b>less than the cost of one general admission ticket</b>. The semester pass allows unlimited visits to the Aquarium during the spring semester, and includes the AT&T Dolphin Tales show and our newest exhibit, Aquanaut Adventure: A Discovery Zone. This is such a great deal, and I know other Georgia Tech students will appreciate the opportunity to hangout at Georgia Aquarium for a great price!</i></div>
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Last Sunday I celebrated my birthday with my friend Alexandria by having brunch at <b><a href="http://www.livingstonatlanta.com/restaurant.php" target="_blank">Livingston Restaurant</a></b> in Atlanta. Alexandria suggested this restaurant and we were both excited to try a new restaurant<i> (for us)</i> in the city. I actually pass by Livingston all the time and it's near the Fox Theatre, a major landmark in Atlanta. They offer brunch, lunch, and dinner and all of the menus look so delicious!</div>
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I love a restaurant with some history, and this place is full of history. It's named for Livingston Mims, a former Atlanta mayor who used to live where the restaurant exists today. This restaurant and another restaurant, Mims, are both part of the famous <i><b><a href="http://www.thegeorgianterrace.com/" target="_blank">Georgian Terrace Hotel</a></b></i>. The interior decorating of this restaurant is phenomenal and truly a blend of classic and modern southern pieces. Alexandria and I both agreed that it would be the perfect place to host a "Gatsby Style" party in Atlanta.</div>
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We started our meal with these <b><i>sweet potato donuts</i></b>. I mean, after reading that item it was hard not to order them! And they normally come with bacon on top, but we opted out of that. They were still so delicious and stayed true to the classic sweet potato flavor.</div>
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I ordered the <b><i>French toast</i></b> with a side of grits, both very tasty! I'm super picky about my French toast and I don't like when it tastes too eggy or soggy, and this toast was cooked to perfection! The grits also had a great seasoning and were thick, yet creamy.</div>
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And Alexandria ordered the <b><i>lobster crepe</i></b>. She said it tasted great and was very filling! </div>
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See, it's literally <i>across the street</i> from the <b>Fox Theatre </b>- perfect place to go before or after a show. I'm sure the outdoor seating with the view of Peachtree Street is amazing during warm months!</div>
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I'm so grateful that my sweet friend treated me to this delicious and classy birthday brunch! Thanks, Dria! :)</div>
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