tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26792361858916607032024-03-06T15:01:29.449-05:00The NYC DietThe NYC Diet is a healthy lifestyle blog, focusing on topics relevant to the millennial metropolitan working women. It covers health, opinion pieces, travel, fashion, food and finances.Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.comBlogger341125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-20420374884763791022019-12-19T21:43:00.002-05:002019-12-19T21:49:06.929-05:00To Chemo or NOT to ChemoIt's been ages since I wrote here. I have so many drafts from my time at Houston in 2015. My mom's first stint for the worst fucking disease in the entire fucking world. And here we are, fast foward to the end of 2019, the end of the decade, and my mom now has terminal cancer.<br />
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The idiots at MD Anderson decided to start checking her every year, which for someone with stage 3 seemed like a long time. Then there was the real reason she ended up getting this in the first place: immunosuppresants. How oh how in the world would an educated doctor put someone on remission on a immunosuppresant? That is the most blatant disregard for someone's life that I have ever seen. And MD Anderson knew about it everytime she would get her check ups. No one said, "Um did you know that without an immune system, you can't fight any cancer cells in your body?" Turned out her gastro in PR upped her dosage in December due to an ulcerative colitis attack. Then by May, it was spread all over. That's when the cough started. As soon as I heard the cough, I knew it was back. August we got the news. It was everywhere in her lungs. The doctors at MD Anderson were so positive. " You have stage 4 metastatic cancer!!! But it's ok!" "So is it curable?", "No. But we recommend chemo anyways." But why? "Well, because that is the only thing we can give her." Can we wait until November for my brother's wedding? "No, I would not recommend that." Thankfully we waited and my mom had the most amazing time at Medellin. We had a truly unforgettable family trip. Probably the last we will ever have. Smiling, eating, shopping, dancing, LIVING. This is what needs to happen right now: TO LIVE EVERY DAMN DAY. Once chemo starts it will be weakness, vomiting and bed ridden days. In November, the oncologist here understood the importance of the wedding and was very understanding of us not wanting to start chemo. When my mom left the room and I asked her how much time chemo would give her he said she was too far gone. 5 months? "No. More like 2 months." Well, Dr, it's been two months now and my mom, albeit the tumors have slightly grown, is still alive and still feels fine. But today in her "check-up" he once again reinforced chemo to extend her life. Did he not remember he told me that she would only last about 2 months on chemo. Then what LIFE is he extending? The fear drives these decisions at this time. She nodded. "Yes, I must do that. There is no other choice." The choice of simply living is too risky, yet the truth is that chemo is riskier. We've been so programmed to think that our only path is conventional treatments. We succumb. Simply living is too much of a risk to bear.<br />
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<br />Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-44367881654541992042016-11-29T19:33:00.000-05:002017-03-04T18:20:58.041-05:00How I Reversed Cervical Dysplasia Naturally (Part 1)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: left;">As a women, the words "Your paps smear came back abnormal" are definitely in the </span><i style="text-align: left;">Never Want To Experience </i><span style="text-align: left;">bucket. Yet, it is more common that we think. Even more common is the culprit: HPV. The Human Papilloma Virus is the most common STD in the world. It is basically the flu of STDs. </span></div>
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The thing is that just like other viruses, there are many <span style="font-family: inherit;">strands and only some cause cancer. <span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/std/stats15/other.htm#hpv">90% of infections are asymptomatic and resolve spontaneously within two years</a>.</span> So, most of the time your body gets rid of it naturally. That is, if your immune system is working proper</span>ly.</div>
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When I got the call from the nurse practitioner in June 2014, I was devastated. I wanted to understand why but they never really gave me an asnwer. They said, "Oh, some people just get it. It has nothing to do with you specifically. It's just...bad luck." After the colposcopy, in which they took a closer look at my cervix and took biopsies, they told me to come back in a year. "A year? But isn't that dangerous?" The truth is that it takes years for cancer to form so the paps is meant to catch the beginning stages of cells turning from normal to abnormal, then precancerous to cancerous. As general knowledge, it can take up to about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikh0Wn5GfVs">10 years</a> from one single cancer cell to turn into a detectable tumor (by modern medicine means such as a MRI).</div>
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But this post is not about that, it is about taking action. See, the "You are just unlucky." talk is actually BS. I didn't really understood this until I got the second abnormal paps smear in 2015. By that time someone close to me had gotten cancer and I dove head first into educating myself on cancer and why it happens. Through research I learned about many people curing cancer on their own, without the use of radiation and chemo. It was an eye-opener. See, the body is a self-healing mechanism and with the right care, it can cure itself, even from cancer.<br />
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So what did I do when I got my second abnormal paps smear in May 2015? I decided to give my body what it needed to reverse the abnormal cells and heal. After intense research reading reputable sources, like this <a href="https://books.google.com.pr/books?id=UbSFMeozHmIC&pg=PA417&dq=indole+3+carbinol+cervical+dysplasia&hl=es-419&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjhy6ibyp_QAhVE-mMKHSG_AAsQ6AEIKDAA#v=onepage&q=indole%203%20carbinol%20cervical%20dysplasia&f=false">one</a>, I came up with a regimen. Since the next step was to get a colposcopy (a biopsy), I asked the doctor if she could give me two months. I didn't tell her what I was doing, I just told her that I needed this time. Like I mentioned before, because changes in your cervix move slowly it wasn't a risk for me to wait just two months. I was at low-grade CN1.<br />
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Below is the regimen I followed for 2 1/2 months before my colposcopy. I have to advise that the time I took to heal (temporarily) was awfully short and I encourage more time, especially if you are more advanced than CN1, which was my diagnosis. <br />
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I had been adopting a more plant-based diet in 2015 so I decided to increase my intake of vegetables and some fruit. I tried to have a cruciferous salad almost every day. This included shredded cabbage and broccoli with onion and tomatoes. Cruciferous vegetables have a phyto-chemical called Indole-3-Carbinol. "Studies have shown that increasing the intake of this substance significantly increases the conversion of estrogen from cancer-producing forms to non-toxic broken down products." Blueberry smoothies were also a huge part of my daily diet. They are the #1 anti-cancer fruit.<br />
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There is a link between beta-carotene intake and the risk of cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer. However, a lot of studies supplementing with beta-carotene <i>pills </i>havn't seen any correlation with cervical regression. During my research I had reach about cancer patients using carrot juice as one of their ammo. Some swear that they cured their cancer with ONLY carrot juice! This is where nature is unmatched. When you take your nutrients from nature, especially in juice form, it comes with a number of phyto-nutrients, antioxidants and vitamin that the body recognizes. As a result, it assimilates it. Remember, your body is organic, just like food, and food is communication. That is what food is! You eat food that gives your body what is necessary to create chemical reactions in your body. There is fear that carrot juice has a lot of sugar, and when you juice you are basically injecting insulin into your body with no fiber, creating a sugar spike. Sugar feeds cancer if you don't know. But the thing is that if cancer cells are eating the sugar from the carrot juice, that sugar is binded with all of its goodness. The cancer cells eats up the sugar but also the antioxidants and phyto-nutrients that help kill it. This is my theory and seems to have worked for many people. But I digress. The point is that since carrot juice is high is Vitamin A/beta-carotene I tried to juice 3-5lb of carrot juice A DAY. I bought mostly organic but I think conventional would work as well. Just make sure to clean it well with vinegar + water or a non-toxic vegetable cleaner.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Indole-3-carbinol-200mg-Vcaps/dp/B0013OSN6A/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480462314&sr=1-3&keywords=indole+3+carbinol">Indole-3-Carbinol</a>: Yes, I doubled down on the I3C and took a pill form. You can read a bit more about its anti-cancer effects <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10463597">here.</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Folixor-solution-Available-SUBLINGUAL-absorption/dp/B006U2KMD2/ref=sr_ph_1_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1480462919&sr=sr-1&keywords=folate">Folate</a>: Folic Acid is one of those other vitamins that is directly correlated with cervical dysplasia. Low levels of folic acid have been linked to cervical dysplasia. For this I took a high quality, high dosage folate. 100000mcg to be exact. This was the ONLY supplement the nurse practioner (not even the doctor) told me to take when I first found out I had cervical dysplasia.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kinoko-Platinum-Quality-Life-VCaps/dp/B00HG0YZMG/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480463021&sr=1-7&keywords=ahcc&th=1">AHCC</a>: This mushroom extract is definitely not cheap but it has also been linked to reversing cervical dysplasia. There is currently a government-sponsored <a href="https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02405533">clinical trial </a>going on to see if this can be proven. Of course, if it is, big pharma will quickly work to create a patented form of AHCC by changing the molecules and making it synthetic. Did you know that Valium is basically a frankestein chemical laden version of VALerian root? I wonder which ones have most side effects...Profits over health, always.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Source-Naturals-Life-Minerals-Tablets/dp/B000EQ6J0A/ref=sr_1_9_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480463294&sr=1-9&keywords=multi+mineral">Multi-Mineral</a>: Although vitamins are important, minerals are often overlooked even if they are actually more important. Basic minerals like <a href="http://drlwilson.com/Articles/CA,MG,ZN,SE.htm">selenium, magnesium and zinc</a> are crucial in essentially every function of our bodies. The reason the body becomes acidic is because the body lacks minerals so your body has to basically leech them from your bones, creating an acidic environment. An acidic pH is a hot bed for disease to take form in the body. If you are acidic, it is a huge warning sign. I wish I knew this a long time ago.<br />
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I've never done a lot of exercise (not proud of it) but, during this time, I started jogging more and being more active. It doesn't take me or a doctor to tell you that exercise if basically the MOST important "pill" in the fight against disease and premature aging. It takes consistent effort and discipline.<br />
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During this time I was going through perhaps the most difficult time in my life. I was going through a major family crisis and it had taken a toll on my mental and physical health. I tried to stay calm during this time but it was hard. The good thing was that I felt I had a good game plan this other unprecedented issue in my life. That gave me hope.<br />
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<a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=60918">Stress</a> is now scientifically acknowledge as one of the leading causes of disease, including cancer. I am going to be honest, I am horrible at managing stress. I've lived a very high anxiety life for really no reason other than feeling lost. Well, to be honest, I've had pretty traumatic experiences happen in my 20's. So I am not here to tell you to just relax. I <i>know</i> it is not as easy for some people. But I will tell you that you can find outlets. Meditation is amazing. Yoga. Running. Listening to music. Painting. Anything that calms you down is therapeutic. Please, always take time for yourself, to love yourself and give it short breaks. Even three deep breaths can completely change you cortisol levels. If you don't believe me do it right now. <br />
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So what happened after my 2 1/2 month regimen: MY BIOPSY CAME BACK NEGATIVE. CLEAR! I had reversed my cervical dysplasia BUT I still had HPV. I cried because I knew this was the result of hard work and showed me the body is amazing. Unfortunately, I didn't stick to the regimen for more than a month after that and 6 months later, the abnormalities came back. What did I do then? I'll write that in another post.<br />
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The moral of the story is this: Health is not a sprint, it's a marathon! Don't think that just because you healed yourself, that is it. IT TAKES MAINTENANCE. Health should be a lifestyle, not a quick fix. It is never a quick fix. You need to work at it every single day. Perhaps the hardest pill to swallow.<br />
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Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-64292447775270128022015-04-03T18:25:00.001-04:002016-08-18T23:01:30.070-04:00What Does Good Friday Mean To You?Life and faith has taken a new meaning since I learned that my mother had cancer. All my life I've heard the same sermon being told by priests. "Jesus died for your sins." That is the number #1 thing I dislike about the Catholic church. There is so much guilt. Always. It is all about how much you've sinned and how bad you should feel and how much you should repent. But I digress...<br />
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For the first time, I feel like I understand the meaning of Good Friday. On a day like today, Jesus died. He was crucified on the cross that he himself carried. He sacrificed his life for love. That is what I think the meaning of Good Friday is: Everyone carries a cross sooner or later in life in the name of love. The question is: What will your cross be?</div>
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Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-75697173306047868772014-12-11T09:30:00.000-05:002014-12-11T15:06:33.084-05:00Smart is The New Skinny: The Art of Doing Everything<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The other day I saw this old issue of <a href="https://twitter.com/fastcompany">Fast Company</a> lying around the office and took it home to indulge in a little bed side reading. I have to admit, I am not the most productive person outside of my 9-5p (or 9-9p if you work in advertising), mainly because I love to do many things at once, hence makes it hard to concentrate in the 2-3 really important tasks.<br />
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So stumbling upon this article was great timing, considering I have some pretty hefty goals coming up.<br />
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The article featured Pharell and a slew of highly successful people, all providing insight on what they do to stay productive. Some surprised me (lack of sleep) and others were pretty obvious. Regardless, it was a great read to stay motivated and FOCUSED.<br />
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Here are the main takeaways from the article, which you can also read <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/3021377/pharrell-get-busy">here</a>.<br />
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Other than two outliers that were night owls, most woke up between 5-6:30am and went to bed after midnight. Yikes.<br />
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Alexa Von Tobel, CEO of LearnVest, has the same routine where she works out in the morning and eats the same thing for lunch every day. That way she is not bogged down on making decisions that are not important and an energy suck. Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark, wears the same thing every day.<br />
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How many times have you been in a meeting that either people are chatting for at least 10 mintes and/or the reason of the meeting isn't really clear? I lost count. Focused meeting spanning 15 minute intervals are smarter. Always strive to cut down the meeting, even if you've scheduled a whole hour. <br />
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<br />Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-7986436795979927352014-11-09T17:03:00.000-05:002014-11-09T17:03:52.591-05:00The Tale of Two Grandmothers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My two grandmothers are like oil and water. They are in the extreme opposite sides of the spectrum and, because of that, they've taught me a lot about how my life can play out.<br />
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Abuela Tati, my mother's mother, grew up in a small rural town in Puerto Rico, where she led a very secluded life. Her mother died at the age of two and my great grandfather was a strict man. She married at 15 and never studied again. My grandfather had a bad temper and became someone else when he drank. She was submissive, as most women would be in that situation, and dedicated her life to being the best mother she could be. I always saw her as someone fairly sad, quiet and always feeling sorry for other people.</div>
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Both are still alive. Rosa is in her 90's and recently told me how she had saved all of there vinyl records to listen to them when "she was old" but it still hadn't happened. She laughs every time I see her, to jokes that sometimes only she hears. She remembers her life from A to Z, still telling stories like when she got chased by a bull and had to climb a tree to save herself. She recently overcame a one month stint in the hospital and is eagerly looking forward to celebrating another birthday on a cruise, a tradition she instilled on herself more than a decade ago. She knows death is near and wish she can live more, but she is patient about everything. I'm not saying she has been submissive in any way. She has been a tough cookie to swallow and is quite opinionated.</div>
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The lessons they've taught me are simple, but for many, including myself, hard to follow. Have a strong sense of self, appreciate the now and do what makes you happy (among many, many others). Most of all, they have taught me that I can either live the life chosen or the life assigned. I want to live the life chosen.<br />
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Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-65920823208499179712014-11-04T09:00:00.000-05:002014-11-04T09:00:00.992-05:00Weekend Getaway: Seeking Fall Foliage at Watkins Glen State ParkIs it me or did NYC just get really cold? Like, bone-breaking, hair-raising, lip-chapping cold? It felt that it took a while for fall to come and now it is definitely here (but just for a few more weeks, of course). About two weeks back, knowing that this was possibly happening, my friends and I rented a Fiat and headed North, to <a href="http://nysparks.com/parks/142/details.aspx">Watkins Glen State Park</a>. The gorge was beautiful and I was able to breathe in fresh air and see foliage in it's full glory. The trees were red, orange, yellow and occasionally green.<br />
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On our way back, we stopped at an apple orchard to pick some goodies. This was my first time ever picking apples, and let's just say, it is not my jam. But it was fun, regardless. Especially since I got to sit on a swing. I mean, when was the last time you did that?!<br />
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It is amazing what a weekend outside this city can do to rejuvenate the self. It was a chill weekend, with good friends and a beautiful scenery.<br />
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Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-30181274652203717682014-10-26T18:00:00.000-04:002014-10-27T10:05:49.712-04:00Countdown to Halloween: Last Minute Makeup IdeasSo on this <a href="http://theoutofofficediet.blogspot.com/2014/10/this-makeup-artist-is-really-into.html">post</a>, I introduced you to my makeup artist friend who is freakishly talented. For Halloween, she has graced her Instagram followers with 31 days of makeup ideas, created by her and modeled by her (yep, she is also beautiful, go figure). Here are the new ones she has posted so that you can get more awesome makeup ideas for Halloween. My favorite is the drag queen. HOW FUN IS THAT?!<br />
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For year-round makeup tips and inspiration, follow her on Instagram, at <b style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, FreeSerif, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><a href="http://instagram.com/ingrid_makeup" style="color: #641127; text-decoration: none;">ingrid_makeup</a>.</span></b><br />
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Fall is the last push you can make to wear a skirt for as long as possible since, come December, it is nearly impossible to keep those toes frost-bite free if exposed. If these stylish chicks could talk they would tell you that, with a few tricks, you can rock the skirt for a bit longer than you think.</div>
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<li>Keep the length of your skirt long to expose as little as possible. Like, duh.</li>
<li>Regardless the shoes, always cover those toes.</li>
<li>There's nothing wrong with rocking some nice heels with cozy socks. When done right, it can look so chic.</li>
<li>Yes, you can wear knee-high boots without looking like a lady of the night. Just cover up on the top.</li>
<li>Keep it warm and cozy with a cool oversize sweater. Listen to your grandma and make sure you cover that chest to not get sick (urban legend). </li>
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Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-30793599551507890662014-10-13T09:00:00.000-04:002014-10-13T10:34:18.666-04:00This Makeup Artist Is Really Into Halloween, And Her Looks Are StunningDo you already have a costume idea for Halloween? If you don't, look no further because this uber-talented makeup artist will make you want to go all out for the 31st.<br />
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Ingrid Rivera is a renowned makeup artist and she is coming up with 31 looks for Halloween, all leading up to the big day. These were her first seven and she is just halfway through. I mean, the bar is set pretty high <i>already </i>so I can't even imagine what her finale will be.<br />
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If you want to catch more of what she has up her sleeves, check out her Instragram account <b><span style="color: #134f5c;"><a href="http://instagram.com/ingrid_makeup">ingrid_makeup</a></span></b>.<br />
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<br />Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-73218261693169997592014-10-09T09:00:00.000-04:002014-10-09T09:00:01.467-04:00Fall Frenchie<div>
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Marshmallow + After School Boy Blazer. A smart nail combo for Fall. </div>
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My best friend from back home came to visit and I threw her a bachelorette bash. This was pretty impromptu and I didn't even know he was playing until we were on our way there in the Uber. We waited in line for a while but since we got there fairly early, we got in before they started turning people away. It turned out to be a perfect evening because the crowd was great and, really, KYGO, was just awesome. <br />
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Today is the last day of summer and to bid adieu to my favorite season, my friends and I spent Saturday dancing until dusk at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OutputClub">Output</a> to celebrate Amanda's birthday. The weather was perfect and <a href="https://soundcloud.com/betocravioto">Beto Cravioto</a> definitely set a festive mood. It was refreshing to actually see a DJ use vinyl. Definitely worth checking out.</div>
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I remember the exact place I was standing when I heard that a plane had hit one of the Twin Towers. I was in History class and the bell had just rung. There were rumblings in the hallway and teachers were meeting to talk about what was happening. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. My stomach dropped right there and then. I had family in New York. Where they ok? Where was my cousin? Where was my aunt? Where they in the city? Where they close??? That day, my mom picked us up and immediately started crying. She was a mess. The night before, she had dreamt that my brother and cousin (the one living in New York) had been drafted to war. My stomach churned. We were so far away from New York but the fear was near. <br />
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Living in this city now, with the growing population, the soaring real estate prices and the glitz, I cannot imagine what New Yorkers went through in 2001. I often wonder: if I lived here, would I have left? Would I have been strong? Would I have unwillingly moved on like everyone was forced to do because that is what life is about? I'm not sure. I'm grateful that I haven't been given the chance to find out.<br />
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In memory of 9/11, I leave you with <a href="http://nypost.com/2014/09/10/generation-911-growing-up-in-the-shadow-of-the-towers/">this article</a> by The NY Post that my friend shared on Facebook. Her friend Allegra is featured and her story touched me the most. I hope the read makes you feel grateful for what you have today.<br />
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<br />Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-74871063068667191632014-09-05T10:00:00.000-04:002014-09-05T10:00:00.596-04:0021 Day Challenge<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of my favorite bloggers, Juley from <a href="http://www.upperlyne.com/">Upperlyne</a>, recently did a 21-day detox <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=3354390641&group=0&frame_type=a&blog=4009531&frame=1&click=0&user=0">challenge</a> that I thought was pretty interesting. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My mom is famous for making one of the best non-vegan oatmeal cookies I've ever </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">had (hang with me, I promise this is relevant). When she recently came to visit, we made a batch together, but I </span>messed<span style="font-family: inherit;"> up the </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">dry ingredients by adding the wrong textured brown sugar. Catastrophic. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Upon realizing my mistake, my mom scoured the pantry and found the </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">type she needed. She quickly went to throw the dry mix away, but I </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">stopped her. Instead, I put it in a ziplock bag and took it home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">From this </span><span style="background-color: white;">leftover</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> mix of flour, brown sugar and oats came these insanely </span><span style="background-color: white;">addicting thumbprint cookies. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">I've tried to make vegan desserts before, </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">with utter failure, so I was a </span>apprehensive. This was definitely a risk, but one I was willing to take. After looking at a few recipes online, I built my own.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">These cookies are a great alternative to the original. Actually, I prefer them. They offer a nutty taste and a kick of the salty/sweet combo that we all love. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Feel free to use any preserves you want</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> or make your own. This cookie is highly customizable. And the best thing about them is that they are so so easy to make.</span><br />
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Vegan Thumbnail Cookies with Apricot-Raspberry Preserves</h3>
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Preheat the oven to 350F. Add coconut oil, vegan butter and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix slightly. In another bowl, mix all of the the dry ingredients and slowly blend in the liquid ingredients until a uniform dough is formed. With a tablespoon, scoop the mixture and create a ball with the palms of your hands. Although the mixture may appear crumbly, you should be able to create a smooth and even ball. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Place the ball on an un-greased cookie sheet. Place the balls, one by one in the sheet. With your finger, lightly press the center, creating a dent. The cookie should break apart a little but try to keep the cookie as uniform as possible. Use a spoon to drop a dollop of the preserve into the indentation. Don't be conservative! </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Bake for about 10 minutes or until slightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for another 10 minutes. If you eat them very warm they will break apart, so make sure you give them time to cool.</span></div>
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Way way way overdue but I had to share my photo diary from my reunion with the most magical city in the world. I am so happy to be able to call New Orleans a city that I've lived in. Going to college here was like a dream. </div>
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I hadn't been back in SIX years (blasphemy) and it still gave me butterflies in my stomach. New Orleans, you are like fine wine, only getting better with age. Until next time. </div>
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Oh hi, Jackson Square.</div>
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WORD. <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-camellia-grill-new-orleans">Camelia Grill</a>. A can't-miss place.</div>
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Jazzfest 2014</div>
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Jazzfest 2014</div>
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I really wanted to take these back with me. Unfortunately, I live in a 300 sq feet apartment in Manhattan. </div>
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A humid day around the French Quarter.</div>
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Pit stop at <a href="http://www.shopsucre.com/">Sucre</a> to refuel. We rented bikes in the French Quarter and rode them all the way Uptown via Magazine Street, with the end goal to eat our crawfish at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Boot/148621748506214">The Boot</a>, the bar where I wasted most of my spending money. How I graduated with good grades is a miracle. </div>
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My favorite shop to buy some hot, fresh crawfish: Big Fisherman! I would GLADLY work there.</div>
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<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/dick-and-jennys-new-orleans">Dick and Jenny's</a>. Authentic Cajun food. A staple of New Orleans and a truly great place that will never disappoint. The food is spectacular and the vibe is great. The gumbo was insane.</div>
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<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/cure-new-orleans">Cure</a>. A swanky cocktail bar in the least swankiest street in New Orleans pre and post Katrina. Freret Street used to be dangerous but now it has been revived with hipsters, numerous cool restaurants and a bar like this. Yes. Times, they are a-changin.</div>
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<a href="http://www.storyvilleapparel.com/">Storyville</a>. Fresh-pressed t-shirt shop in Magazine Street<br />
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Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-58755643296074293942014-06-29T21:21:00.002-04:002014-06-29T21:21:37.431-04:00The Weekend Detoxer: Cold Press Juice Recipe<div style="text-align: left;">
I don't know about you, but the World Cup has taken over my weekends. I wake up on Saturday, finish some errands and then meet up with friends to watch the games. This weekend, I had a girls brunch at Yotel Hotel and then headed out early to watch the Colombia vs. Uruguay game. By this morning, after too much bacon, chips and mimosas, I was exhausted (and a bit hungover). <br />
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When I've had one of these weekends, nothing feels better than detoxing for a day. Sure, my body may crave a burger, but eating that would just make things worse.<br />
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Today, to treat my body right, I made my favorite cold press juice, which I call <i>The Weekend Detoxer</i>. It is pretty sweet, to aid with the sugar withdrawal from the alcohol (I hope you know why) and provides vital nutrients that my body craves.<br />
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Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-43604775445009185312014-05-30T09:00:00.000-04:002014-05-30T09:00:01.013-04:00The Summer Trends I'll Be Wearing #5: Crop TopWell, this one is pretty obvious. The crop top, in particular this one from Nasty Gal, is the go-to summer top. Summer is the reason why crop tops were invented in the first place. Duh.<br />
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Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-15050306305325573622014-05-29T09:00:00.000-04:002014-05-29T09:00:05.211-04:00The Summer Trends I'll Be Wearing #4: The One-PieceI still don't know how I feel about this trend, but I'm giving it a try this summer. I mean, if I don't try it now, when will I? I always thought that one-piece bathing suits were for either elementary school field trips or moms. Fast-forward to 2014 and now every girl, in all shapes and sizes, is basking in the trend. <br />
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I think Nasty Gal has done an amazing job at featuring <a href="http://www.nastygal.com/clothes-swimwear-one-pieces">one-piece suits</a> that are very cool. Some look like there were taken straight off the <i>Pretty Woman</i> set (in that case, wear at your own discretion) but others, like this red <a href="http://www.nastygal.com/clothes-swimwear-one-pieces/peixoto-flamingo-swimsuit--red">one</a>, are so doable.<br />
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The one I'm featuring below is from Billabong<a href="http://www.pacsun.com/billabong/hayuk-one-piece-0810031480025.html?XCID=A%3ACJ&OriginId=CJX#."> </a>because I am loving the rainbow of colors. It is somewhat conservative yet sexy.<br />
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Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-28140006470672556362014-05-28T09:00:00.000-04:002014-05-28T21:09:22.183-04:00The Summer Trends I'll Be Wearing #3: Tropical PrintTropical Print epitomizes summer. Luckily for us, brands like ZARA have found a way to not make us look like a middle-aged man at Disney World. I'm seen a few cute tops but this one is by far my favorite. It is slightly a crop top, sporty chic and the print is subtle. And at $39.99, the price is unbeatable.<br />
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Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-82197226609350639162014-05-27T18:00:00.000-04:002014-05-28T21:10:52.256-04:00The Summer Trends I'll Be Wearing #2: Low Top SneakersSticking with comfortable, my second summer essential are sneakers, preferably Superga. Sure, Converse are always in but Supergas are a great everyday sneaker too. They are not bulky and come in the coolest colors. The black and white ones are my favorite. Those Italians always get it right.<br />
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Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-58133029596396965952014-05-26T23:20:00.002-04:002014-05-28T21:11:12.598-04:00The Summer Trends I'll be Wearing #1: Boyfriend ShortsThis weekend was the first that felt like summer. It was hot, the sun was shining, and the days consisted of food festivals and a relaxing beach outing. With summer comes my summer wardrobe, which is my favorite of all seasons since I LOVE hot weather. Hot weather makes me happy because the less clothes I have to wear, the better. <br />
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<br />Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-4490472460754134972014-05-14T19:24:00.002-04:002014-05-14T19:24:55.703-04:00Music Humpday: SNAKEHIPSAs always, SNAKEHIPS remixes another great track. This time: The Weeknd. Can it be Friday yet???<br />
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Apparently fashion seems to agree with me, as I saw an insurgence of pineapple prints last month on everything from underwear to fashion editors. By far the best use of the fruit was the outfit on this cool chick I found on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/cambd/">Pinterest</a>. She proved that strips, chunky chains and pineapples worked. A refreshing look that is bold and sweet, just like the fruit I am eating.<br />
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Camillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254148847527697125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2679236185891660703.post-86407401415082228082014-04-30T09:30:00.000-04:002014-09-25T00:25:26.153-04:00Small Ways to Brighten Stressful Workdays<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Being busy at work is a good thing, but being I-can't-eat-luch-because-I-have-an-85-page-deck-due-tomorrow busy is not. </span><span style="background-color: white;">Long work days can make anyone
feel sluggish, burnt out and depressed. Us New Yorkers know it all too well.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">But, are there things you can do to feel
better when work is just not slowing down? Of course.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Here are a few small pick-me-ups you can do to keep you sane.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: inherit;">You may be having a shitty day, but rest
assured there is someone else having a worse day than you. Doing a small act of kindness can not only
change someone’s day entirely around but be good for your soul. </span></div>
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something from your personal list.</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">We
all have that personal to-do list that keeps growing rather than shrinking.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">When I feel stressed, I look at my personal
list and find time to cross the smallest thing off.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Even setting up your doctor’s appointment can
calm anxiety.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Take a 15-minute walk. </span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Sitting down for long
periods of time has been compared to smoking: it can kill you in the long
run.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Go outside and breath some fresh
air.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Your sanity will thank you for it.</span></span></div>
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yourself. </span></span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Makeup has been scientifically
proven to lift self-esteem and I don’t find it hard to believe.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Even the smallest of treatments can make
someone feel prettier.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Mani, pedi,
eyebrows and even a face mask at home can feel perfectly indulgent.</span></span></div>
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you care about. </span></span></span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Being busy makes me feel
like I am losing</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">touch with the people
that matter the most. To help you stay
grounded, find the time to call someone you care about from your past. An old friend, cousin, mom, dad,
grandmother. I’m sure any of them would
be ecstatic to hear your voice on the other end. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Do not turn on your computer and go right to
sleep after work (if you get in late, of course). Chances are you’ll sleep
better and will have more energy in the morning.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Take at least a day a week and go off the
grid for a night. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Plan a trip.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h3>
<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Living in the present is the single most important thing you could do in your life, but nothing is more exciting than experiencing something new. Planning a trip is a great way to see light at the end of a tunnel, regardless of how long or narrow that tunnel is. It can be as small as a weekend getaway or big as a trip to Machu Pichu. And you don't need a boyfriend either. A good friend with a similar travel mentality is all you need.</span></span><br />
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