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Why It’s OK To Not Blog Every Day

By Rosey Rebecca on September 1, 2010

Locals: Don’t forget to enter to win a $25 gift certificate to Virgil’s Coffee House! You have until midnight on Friday to enter!

Happy September Blogfaces!!! Welcome to one of my favorite months of the year! We have a lot to discuss, so let’s get on that, shall we?

Basically, the past couple days have looked like this: 

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Now, there are a few things about the above situation that I want to talk about:

Yes, I am taking four reading/writing-intensive classes.

Yes, I also have a part-time job, and am a freelance writer for the local paper.

Yes, I will have A LOT of work to do.

Yes, I am going to keep blogging regardless. To ensure that I will keep posting throughout the semester, I have also registered to receive independent study credits for my blog. In the past, I’ve gotten swamped with school work, and haven’t been able to keep up with posting. Now, blogging is part of my school work.

NO, I will not apologize when I miss a day or two of posting. You guys don’t want to hear it, and I don’t want to make excuses. Since, as I said above, I will be receiving credit for my blog, I am obligated (and want to) continue posting on a regular basis. BUT, on some days, when I’m overwhelmed with school work, I simply won’t have the time to blog. That said, there will be no post intros that sound like this: ‘Sorry I haven’t posted in a few days, but blah,complain,blah,complain,blah…’  To be quite honest (which I hope you will appreciate), I’m not sorry! Sometimes life gets crazy, and I am a real person. I hope you know that my blog and blog readers are very important to me, and you understand and continue reading… :-)

If anything, my blog will be an example of how to maintain a blog while living a totally hectic life. Thoughts?

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Before I update you on the craziness of the past two days, I’d like to introduce you to this sandwich:

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Quite Possibly the Best. Sandwich. Ever. Not kidding. I love getting lunch at bakeries.

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The beaut above is called the Spit & Spat Special and is made with hummus, roasted reds, sprouts, sliced avocado, and cucumbers on the bakery’s high fiber five-seed bread. Oh. My. Yum. Definitely the sandwich of my dreams. If you live anywhere near Saratoga, please, PLEASE check out The Bread Basket. You won’t be disappointed. Promise.

Updates:

  • You may have missed it on Twitter, but I CAN RUN AGAIN!! The doctor prescribed it. He said, “Rebecca, the only thing that you can to to solve all of the problems in your life is to RUN. Run like you’ve never run before.” OK- he didn’t say that. But, the point is, I can run again! If you’re new to the blog, you might not know that I have ankle tendonitis. I haven’t been able to run, or do much of anything since the beginning of July. (I also have bicep tendonitis. So, no body pump either.) On Monday, my doctor watched me run on the treadmill, and concluded that I have a weakness in my right hip, which is causing me to land weird on my right foot when I run. He gave me a bunch of exercises to do to strengthen it, and also gave me some tips for when I start running again (Yippee!!)
  • I have an appointment with the breast surgeon on September 8th. After reading a comment on my As You Read This post, I’ve decided to insist on getting a biopsy. I hear that it hurts and leaves a scar, but it’s something I have to do to finally clear my mind of this whole situation. I might even ask to have the fibroadenoma surgically removed, but that’s a decision for another time. Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated

Finally, here are the classes I’m taking this fall (my last semester!!!):

  • Media Ethics (love the professor!!!)
  • Investigative Reporting (Same professor as above!)
  • E-zine Workshop: Writing and Packaging Stories for the Web (This class is going to be amazing for my blog!)
  • Studies in Non-fiction Prose: Captivity Narratives
  • My blog!

Whew! Now that the blog housekeeping is done, please head over to Christie’s blog to read my guest post about how to stay positive while dealing with a running injury!

Also, Jeff and I will celebrate our five year anniversary this month! Get ready for a sappy love post on the 16th!

The. End.

Have a great Wednesday! <3

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Wind Down & Relax at Virgil’s Coffee House (Giveaway!!!)

By Rosey Rebecca on August 30, 2010

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Last week, while wandering around Saratoga, I stumbled across Virgil’s Coffee House on Henry St. I usually don’t venture too far off Broadway (the main street in town) for food and drinks, so finding the cafe was like finding a hidden treasure.

I was immediately intrigued by this sign on the counter:

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A coffee shop without Wi-Fi!? That’s inconvenient, I thought at first. But then, I thought again…

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As a blogger/writer, I am practically ALWAYS on my computer or my cell phone.The more I thought about it, the no-technology concept at Virgil’s seemed more appealing because it forces you to unplug, wind down, and relax. Can you remember a time when there weren’t cell phones, iPhones,and laptops everywhere you looked?

Fortunately, co-owner Kathleen Quartararo gave me the OK to use my camera, so I can show you just how awesome Virgil’s really is!

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Of course, the no-technology rule isn’t the only reason that I fell in love with Virgil’s the moment I stepped in the door. I also love the funky and homey atmosphere.

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While browsing the menu, I was excited to see that Virgil’s makes the Yogurt & Granola Parfaits with Stonyfield Farm Organic Yogurt.  

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[With an unsweetened tropical green iced tea]

And, I was EVEN MORE excited to see these signs on the counters:

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But, Virgil’s is more than just coffee and parfaits.

They also carry a full line of organic teas.

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They have a cereal bar…

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And, perhaps, the most original selling point of all is that they serve beer and wine.

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I wasn’t that hungry when I stopped in, so I only got the parfait. But, Virgil’s has a full menu complete with wraps, paninis, sandwiches, and soups. They serve breakfast all day and night. The next time I’m there, I plan to order the Sweet Grilled Cheese,comprised of granny smith apples and cheddar cheese on cinnamon raisin bread. Yum! [Check out the full menu]

The prices are reasonable, and all in all, it’s just a fun place to hang out!

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Virgil’s is open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

They also deliver around the neighborhood.

[Disclaimer: Virgil’s DID NOT pay me to write this review. Kathleen did give me a $5 gift card as a thank you, but only after I told her I planned to write a good review, and had already paid for my food. I have yet to use the gift card]

Now, here’s the fun part! (Read: GIVEAWAY)

Kathleen has kindly offered up a $25 Gift Certificate to one local Saratoga/Capital District Rosey Rebecca reader! (sorry non-locals). In addition, I’m throwing in a Buy 9, Get One Free Beverage Card.

HOW TO ENTER:

Simply leave a comment on this post, and tell me what you like to do on ‘technology breaks.’ How do you like to unplug and unwind WITHOUT your laptop, cell phone, and TV?  

BONUS ENTRIES:

***Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry***

  • ‘Like’ Virgil’s on Facebook and let me know you did so. This is REALLY a bonus entry for you, because when you mention that you ‘liked’ Virgil’s on FB at the counter, you get a free lunch (up to $7)! How awesome is that!?
  • ‘Like’ Rosey Rebecca on FB, and let me know you did so.
  • Spread the word about this giveaway via blog post, facebook, twitter, or e-mail, and make sure to post the link to your mention in the comment section. (If using twitter, make sure to include @roseyrebecca in your tweet, so I know you mentioned the giveaway!)

RULES:

  1. This giveaway is only open to Saratoga/Capital District residents. People who live within an hour or so of Saratoga are also welcome to enter. Please don’t enter unless you know you’ll use the gift certificate.
  2. You have until midnight on Friday, September 3 to enter.
  3. I will select and announce a winner on Saturday morning (Sept. 4) via the Random Integer Generator. The winner will have until midnight on Monday, September 6 to claim their prize. If the winner does not reply by then, I will choose a new winner on Tuesday, September 7.

Good Luck!

Non-locals: Don’t worry- I’m having another awesome giveaway for you next week!!

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