Hey everyone! How was your night? Mine was looong. I got my paper done, but it took a few hours, so I didn’t end up getting in a workout. It makes me even more annoyed that I couldn’t get a treadmill this morning, because had one been open, I would have gotten in a workout 
I know, I know, let it got, Ali! On the way home, I stopped at Starbucks to get some paper writing fuel:)
Grande mild roast, 2 pumps of sugar free vanilla syrup and half and half. I drank about 3/4 of it. Once I got home, I did some work for my part-time job and then got started on my paper. About half way through, I broke for dinner. Dinner was a quick panini: whole wheat bread, goat cheese, tomatoes, turkey, spinach and artichoke hearts pressed on the forman. On the side I had some steamed asparagus.
I got the paper done around 10:15, proof read (to the best of my ability) and sent it to my friend John. He is my editor 
Honestly, he is so great: he is editing two of my papers for me in one week. That’s ladies and gentlemen (although I imagine most of you as ladies) is a friend.
In Other News:
“Ask Me Anything” Questions:
Q: It always seems that you can go from your house to your parents house in a milli-second. Do you live in the same building?
A: Yup! I think I may have touched on this before, but maybe not. My parents own a two family and Adam and I live in one of the apartments. We have lived here for three years. It has worked out really well, especially for Oscar. He goes to my parent’s house during the way while we are working, so he gets constant love and attention and is never alone. I am super family oriented and love being able to see my mom, dad and grandpa everyday. This time next year Adam and I should be done gutting and reconstructing our house and we won’t be living as close. Although our house is about a 10 minute walk from my parents and his parents house. What can I say, we love our families!
Q: I love your fashion! I know you had a post about where you shop for each of your items. What are your tips for getting the best bargains especially at places like J. Crew and Banana Republic (my favs)?!
A: My three tips are:
- Check for sales: Banana Republic especially has GREAT sales sometimes.
- Outlets: I loooove the outlets. Things in the outlets are usually just last years lines and with stores the JCrew or BR their items are so classic they are almost never out of style. So you get great quality and style for a great price.
- TJ Maxx or Marshalls: They both carry JCrew and BR at super low prices, you just have to be willing to look around.
Q: Hey Ali, very random question…what’s your go-to hangover meal or routine?
A: Coconut water before bed and when I wake up, Green Monster for breakfast…and I am good to go!
Don’t forget to submit you ask me anything questions. To submit a question click here!
Night…see you in the morning. 2 more days until the weekend!
PS: I AM TWO YEARS SMOKE FREE TODAY!!!!! WOOT!
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Hmm coconut water after a night of drinking– I’ll have to try that out. I should have tried it last night, whoops! PS love love love the J.Crew outlet!!!
great work alibum
congrats on being smoke free!!! your heart and lungs thank you.
Good tips–I definitely am known to do too much damage @ the outlets
Yay for being smoke free and living a healthy, happy life!
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Congratulations on being smoke-free for 2 years! WOO HOO!! I hope you’re inspiring others to quit
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Great answer to the hangover question. Usually, I just chug some orange juice and put a cold compress against my eyes. But really, I try to not drink that much to get hungover. That’s great you live so close to your parents, I’m a bit jealous. I live 2 1/2 from my mom, but hate it!
YAY for being smoke free. thats amazing! good for you!
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Congrats on your 2 year mark! That’s fantastic!
Congrats for 2 years smoke-free. I remember when you quit. Keep it up!
Congrats on the non-smoking-versary!