tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13202153592855123992024-03-12T19:24:28.514-07:00Simply Pinkthe simplicities of life and its little eventsAndrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.comBlogger290125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-32090110472960546872013-11-28T06:00:00.000-08:002013-11-28T06:00:03.957-08:00Giving Thanks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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can we believe that the holiday season is here?! christmas decorations are gracing the isles of stores, red cups are in distribution, and I have been failing at not listening to Christmas music. i love the holiday's. and although it's fun to skip right to Christmas, Thanksgiving comes first.<br />
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i have so much to be thankful for this year. this has been a pretty amazing year and i am truly <b><i>so blessed</i></b>. </div>
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One of the biggest things i am thankful for is <i><b>finally being content</b></i> in my current job and location. the last couple years i have been itching to get out and move on from little ole Corvallis and finally this last spring it all just clicked. And i found myself asking why? Why am i pushing to leave when i love what i do here at the college, when i am still able to pursue my little business, and when i have come to really adore this little town. I have been so focused on moving on that once i finally took a step back and realized uhhh you kinda have it made right now. For this particular time in my life this is where i need to be and im totally content with that. and it feels amazing<br />
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I am <b><i>thankful for old and new friends</i></b>. Still being in Corvallis means that a lot of my friends have moved back home, or across the country and i don't have my solid little group around me all the time. i am thankful that even with busy schedules and life when i finally am able to catch up with friends it's like we were never separated. i have come to cherish the dinners, visits, shows, vacations and little events that bring everyone together again. And thankful for new friends that have made this last year amazing.<br />
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I have also been blessed with meeting <b><i>someone very special</i></b> this year. It's true what they say...when you least expect it someone will walk into your life who takes your breathe away. And i truly think i might be the luckiest girl around.<br />
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The list of what im thankful for could go on and on. I am so happy to be back home for the weekend celebrating this great holiday and taking a moment to actually think about what this holiday means and not just about the great food and shopping. My heart is heavy with love and gratitude for all that has happened this year and i can only hope that you have been as blessed as i have been.<br />
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Wishing you a <b><i><span style="color: magenta;">simply</span></i></b> blessed and thankful thursday</div>
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Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-8337750600856021202013-11-05T09:56:00.002-08:002013-11-05T09:56:28.011-08:00so happy to see November<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="text-align: justify;">You know when life is so crazy that you literally just want to fast forward a day or so just so you can get to the weekend? Well thats how i felt about the entire month of October. I was just wishing i could skip the endless hours of work and stress and end up on the other side in lovely calm November. However, that is SO not how life works and instead i put in a bazillion hours of work, was stressed to the max, cranky, sleepy, and just plain exhausted. But there is good news.... There were a total of 12 events that happened in October and these were not small, order cookies and lemonade and call it a day events. These were all complex and complicated and although my love for events runs deep this was just plain a lot. And the good news is that they all went great. Obviously with any event there are always things i wish i could go back and tweak but over all there were no massive disasters. Phew! Talk about relief. So you now can see why i am SO thrilled to turn the calendar to November where things are a lot less hectic. </span></div>
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So what exactly was i working on? Well here is a little pictures timeline for ya! Oh and of course i attempted to squeeze in a life as well..yep..packed month </div>
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<br />made my annual trip to the pumpkin patch! </div>
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celebrated my besties new home!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the weekend in portland consisted of three events. My favorite was our OSU Alumni Reception.<br /> Any excuse to have some fun with decor. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">we even had specialty cocktails in orange and with my favorite straws<br />we named it Beaver Crush and is now available at the Marriott downtown if you ever want to try one! </td></tr>
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16. 16 years later and this day still holds the significance it did 16 years ago. This past year I feel like i have grown so much. It's the first time in a long time where I feel so utterly content with life. The past few years I have been so focused on change and going, going, going and this spring i finally took a much needed step back and realized that I am one lucky girl. A job I enjoy, great friends and family and things are going to be just fine. I would love nothing more then to be able to share this time with him. </div>
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But this is not a day of sadness, but a day to reflect, to remember the amazing man i called my father. To listen to his favorite songs, to think about just how lucky i was to know him even if that time was cut short. Life is amazing, to amazing to just spend all my time wondering whats next, and stressing about every little detail. If I've learned anything it's to truly cherish every moment. And we can never be to grateful for each blessing we have. </div>
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These pictures are from the Willamette National Cemetery where he is buried. The place is huge and yet so completely peaceful. It has rolling hills, huge trees and is almost park like. Visiting this place is comforting. Sitting in the perfectly manicured green lawn next to my dad's grave marker is truly one of the most perfect places to just think and reflect. And coming here in time's of uncertainty and angst has almost been therapeutic. Unfortunately, it is in Portland and not just down the street from me but this place holds a special place in my heart. </div>
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So here's to 16. 16 years of memories that i wish i could share. 16 years of missing someone. and 16 year of never forgetting the most amazing man i ever knew. </div>
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<br />Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-36647038822587773992013-08-20T09:33:00.001-07:002013-08-20T09:33:56.820-07:00St Louis Surprises <div style="text-align: justify;">
i love surprises! not being surprised myself but i love doing it to other people. and when an opportunity to fly out to missouri for my good friend/ twinsie's birthday it was a no brainer! we had to do it! Our flight got into Missouri bright and early at 4:30am meaning she had a fun wake up call around 5:30. Her reaction was priceless. Completely surprised and it was amazing! We have a fabulous weekend of exploring St. Charles and St. Louis, wine tasting, shopping, dive bars, karaoke, brewery tours, and lots of yummy cocktails. It was an exhausting weekend but completely worth it. I love surprises. Don't you? </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">anyone who knows me is aware i am not a huge fan of beer but of course we had to take a trip to the massive Anheuser- Busch campus. We even took a tour that walked you through the whole process. Pretty darn interesting and even found something tasty beers i could drinks :)<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy 24th to this beauty! I'm pretty sure 24 is going to be the best year yet! </td></tr>
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we decided to go with a non traditional dessert but still keep in mind the flavors of asain foods. </div>
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As for the table...i did my best to modernize the asain look. I went with gray linens crisp white napkins and a touch of color with the orange menus and red chop sticks. And to switch things up i got a variety of herbs to stick into my trusty square vases and had another pop of color with red dahlias. it was different but it definitely made a statement. my take on modern asain. </div>
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so happy Jereme was back to channel her two years in Thailand to pull of this amazing dinner. a ton of work but completely pleased with how everything turned out. and so was the client so win win last night :) </div>
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i love stripes. if you opened my closet you could tell im just a little obsessed. so obviously when it came time to choose fabric for this weeks dinner party i was automatically drawn to the dark navy blue and white stripped fabric. Pair that with bright yellow sun flowers and you have a modern, festive, summery look. This dinner was for a small group of six and Jereme's menu worked perfect with everything in season right now. Thankfully everything went off without a hitch! Check out a couple pictures from the set up! </div>
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Hope everyone has a <span style="color: magenta;"><b><i>simply</i></b></span> lovely Thursday! </div>
Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-10548575028617645722013-07-29T15:01:00.002-07:002013-07-29T15:01:46.239-07:00i miss this<div style="text-align: justify;">
i miss this. i miss my little blogging world. i miss the ritual of putting a little piece of me out into the world every week. even if no one was ever looking or reading i still enjoyed the process. the expectation of blogging multiple times a week became almost an impossible feat with so much happening in my life. and now that things have slowed down i am finally able to put my focus into some of the small things that got left by the wayside in those busy months. I know that this quiet time will soon be replaced with the craziness of fall but i will do my best to keep some sort of presence here.</div>
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So what have i been up to this summer? Honestly, a little bit of everything! I just got back from my first real vacation in 2 years and let me tell you, it was unbelievable! I have been laying by the pool, cooking, drinking wine, celebrating birthdays, and even letting myself be a little lazy...shocking i know! Pretty much living the dream, and i can't remember a time i have been this calm and happy! So far one of the best summer's and it's only getting better and better! Some more amazingness planned and with time flying by students will soon be back on campus and my calm life will go back to crazy. I admit i am enjoying all this down time but i kinda of can't wait for the buzz of fall, a new school year, football, and events galore. But no more of that talk. Here are some pics from the summer so far! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">celebrated my Bestie's 25th Birthday! how completely gorgeous is she?!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and it was my roomies 30th bday as well! Here are the birthday buddies! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">threw together a last minute 4th of July BBQ complete with cheesy red, white and blue cupcakes! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">finally used my Fire Pit for the first time! SMORES galore!<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attended my FIRST timbers game! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">it was AMAZING! and they WON!! silly faces all around </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cooking lots of salmon lately :) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">then headed to VEGAS! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and boy did we have the time of our lives! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and we already can't wait for the next trip ;) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">been planning a wine tasting day for when my Twin and her boy visit! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and have been spoiled with lovely dinners, and treats from someone special :) </td></tr>
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See what i mean? Amazing summer so far and that only scratches the surface. </div>
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Have a <b><i><span style="color: magenta;">simply</span></i></b> fantastic monday! </div>
<br />Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-4771220544378221572013-06-20T09:50:00.000-07:002013-06-20T09:52:04.770-07:00done and done<div style="text-align: justify;">
I have been waiting for this day for a long time. the day that i would check off my last event of this very busy season. In the last month and a half i have had 16 different events. From big ones to little ones and everything in between. Most of them work events, but a good handful of personal/ business events as well. And to be honest i am a ittle worn out. Last night i had a dinner party and this marked my last event for a few weeks. I am so excited to have a bit of a break and i even go on vacation in a few weeks! The prospect of have a normal week where im not home late or working on some project and having my routine back is so exciting to me i can't even handle it. </div>
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I love what i do but i am excited to have a chance to get things back in order. My house is a disaster zone, along with my car, and office...time to organize and regroup and get myself back together and prepared because as scary as it sounds fall will be here before we know it and that season is so much more exhausting then spring. </div>
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so heres to summer, and maybe even a few more blog posts here and there :) for now i will catch you up on what i have been up to the last month and a half! </div>
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Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-85123462100899691952013-05-17T11:42:00.001-07:002013-05-17T11:42:06.360-07:00wait its mid may???how on earth did we make it to May?! let alone mid May already! Is anyone else wondering where on EARTH this year is going? I honestly feel like we just had christmas and now we are gearing up for graduation. The past month has been insane. I.N.S.A.N.E. My calendar is covered in orange boxes meaning tons of work events along with some pink boxes, business events, and also a couple yellow boxes, Holidays/special personal occasions (i like to color code). I have honestly just been buzzing through life and realized today that i haven't even made it onto blogger this last month! shame on me. But i figured it was time for a catch up! So much has been going on and most of pretty boring to the rest of the world. But here is what i have been up to!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">turning my house into a flower shop </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">making about 60 flower arrangements for 2 different events in the SAME weekend </td></tr>
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Although things have been a bit crazy this has been a great month! So much excitement with the end of the school year approaching. And i obviously have made some time for fun as well :) </div>
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this has been a weird year. some of the things that used to be apart of my everyday routine are no longer apart of my routine. and some of those habits are better left by the wayside but some of the habits, like this blog, i wish were sill apart of my daily routine. I miss coming here and rambling on about things that probably one even cared to read about but regardless i do miss the little blog world i created. I barely even have time to keep up with my long list blogs that i love reading! I have finally come to terms with the fact that i am no longer going to be blogging daily or even multiple times a weeks. However, i am aiming to not be silent forever. I still want to share what i am up to and the different events i am working on. </div>
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So today you get to see some of the detail pictures from a work event that happened last month. Leah Banick Photography did a great job with our photobooth and even got a couple shots of the room and our fun dessert bar. Take a look! </div>
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Over all i am so happy with how this event turned out. It was a huge learning experience for me but i think it might be one of my favorite events to be involved in at my day job. </div>
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<br />Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-24387567441293529932013-03-26T08:28:00.000-07:002013-03-26T08:28:21.605-07:00my must have beauty products One of my monthly splurges is subscribing to two different beauty sample services, <a href="https://www.birchbox.com/?raf=sf61h">Birchbox</a>, and <a href="http://www.ipsy.com/">Ipsy</a>. Each month i get a variety of different beauty products, from hair products, make-up, fragrance samples and much more. A lot of them are fun to try but I never end up ever ordering a full size. However, there are now a handfull of things that I have discovered through these subscriptions and still a handfull of things that have just always been staples in my beauty drawer. I love seeing what other people use and swear by so i figured i would share my absolute must haves when it comes to the basics of my beauty products.<br />
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<b>1. Pixi- Flawless & Poreless:</b> the BB cream/ face primers are everywhere right now and i have been lucky to be able to sample a lot of them. However some of the AMazing ones are $40-60 for a little tube and that is a little out of my price range. This one works just as well but at a fraction of the cost. $29<br />
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<b>2. My go to lotion is Vaselines Coco Butter: </b>Its the perfect after shower lotion and doesn't feel sticky or greasy. And its a bargin at $9<br />
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<b>3. Beauty Blend: </b>i am obsessed with these foundation sponges. the shape is perfect and they last FOREVER. $25<br />
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<b>4. Mary Kay Eye Primer:</b> this stuff will ensure that the nasty crease you get after a long day at work doesn't exist. and bonus it also lasts forever, a little goes a long way $14<br />
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<b>5. Renewal Skin Oil:</b> For those stubborn dry spots or just to have your skin feeling super hydrated this stuff will totally rock your world. I like to use it before bed so it has all night to soak in $16<br />
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<b>6. Origins Clear Improvement:</b> this is one my my newest obsessions. this mask is AMAZing. You can see and feel the difference after one use. Its a little pricy but totally worth it $25<br />
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<b>7. Bombshell eyeliner:</b> I was always a huge fan of the gel eyeliners but this just simplified everything for me. no need for a brush and i can do a super thin line or super thick and its super easy to control $16<br />
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i really do not think i could live without these basics anymore. they make make up look better, my skin look WAY better, and keep me feeling good :) what are your favorite products? </div>
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Hope you have a simply FABulous Tuesday! </div>
Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-77065838065761159842013-03-25T09:04:00.002-07:002013-03-25T09:18:09.645-07:00a GREAT weekend to be a beaver! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
What a weekend for OSU Athletics. Campus was buzzing with people all weekend long with the many sporting events going on here. However, this weekend was all about the PAC 12 Gymnastics Championship. And all i can say is WOW.....w.o.w. This meet was out of control crazy amazing. It was one of those meets that you honestly did not know what the outcome was going to be until our last girl went. It was so close from event to event but guess what?! WE WON! And i am so proud of how this team did this year! They were off to a bit of a rocky start but boy did they just improve every single week. And all of that hard work paid off this weekend. It was so exciting to have this meet hosted in our home and made it just that much sweeter. I am so excited for these ladies and can't wait to see them perform at Regionals in a couple weeks. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">we were kinda a mess during the whole meet. thank goodness i had someone to hold onto </td></tr>
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It was truly a night to remember and not only did they win but they also set a new school record with a score of 197.85! It truly was one amazing night to be a beaver! </div>
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Hope everyone has a <b><i><span style="color: magenta;">simply </span></i></b>great monday! </div>
Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-68843935736530872042013-03-19T08:57:00.000-07:002013-03-19T08:57:49.689-07:00a much needed weekend to play<div style="text-align: justify;">
Sometimes you just need a weekend where you let yourself just have some fun. A weekend where you don't make yourself feel bad about not getting the house perfectly cleaned, a weekend where you don't feel guilty just laying around. It is exactly what i did this weekend and it was FANtastic! my weekend was full of cocktails, a little shopping, lunch with family, and time with good friends and its exactly what i needed. and giving myself a 3 day weekend meant i even got a few of those chores done yesterday but on my own schedule and with many breaks :) Remind me why we can't institute 3 day weekends as the new norm????</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Friday night i got to have a little late night happy hour with a good friend who is going to be leaving corvallis soon. Downward Dog is always the perfect spot for these kind of outings :) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">got a to good to be true deal on some amazing banana republic earrings...like i was giddy all day saturday because of my new earrings...actually lets be real...im still giddy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saturday night i got to spend time with these lovely ladies</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">if you haven't noticed we were obviously celebrating St Patricks day ...why else would we all be wearing green??</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and yesterday i recouped. i organized my closet, hit the gym, and cooked every meal i had yesterday.<br />it was just what i needed.</td></tr>
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and today we are back to reality. and kind of jealous of all the kids who are finishing up finals and going on spring break...because 3 days was so not enough time</div>
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Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-73970046022512230322013-03-12T11:00:00.000-07:002013-03-12T11:00:19.754-07:00where do i start<div style="text-align: justify;">
where do i even start with the last couple of weeks....lets just say that its been a little hectic and by little i means EXTREMELY hectic. But a good hectic! A im so tired, not enough sleep, to much coffee, but at the end of the day totally worth it kind of hectic. This last weekend marked the 8th annual Apothecary Ball, a fundraiser that our students put on every year to raise money for all of the many things they participate in from outreaches to conferences. And this year I was heavily involved in the production of this event. This was the first year we held this event in the Center for Health And Healing, our second campus that is up in Portland. This space normally acts as a lobby meaning that everything had to be brought in. Stage, tables, linens, decor, and everything in-between. With over 200 people attending this was no small feat. This years event included a live jazz band, photo booth, private tram rides with even a fun hot chocolate bar at the top and of course silent auction.Thankfully with an amazing student committee we absolutely pulled off a successful event. however, a week with over 72 hours of work put in means i am one tired lady. Thankfully i have had a couple of nights of sleep and feel like i am slowly starting to function again. </div>
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Now that this whole thing is over, i must say that fundraising is HARD. it's really hard. and i have never been involved in something like this before and although it is really hard it also is really rewarding. I also feel like i have now officially hit every kind of event planning. from weddings, and social events, to conferences, work events, graduations, award ceremonies and now fundraising. And i think i might be crazy but i truly love each and every area of events. I obviously prefer events where i can be a little more creative but there is something fun and special about each area.</div>
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And regardless of the event there really is nothing like waking up that next morning with yes, tired feet, but always total completely sense of content and happiness. It takes a lot of work to make something look effortless and smooth. and this weekend that is exactly what we did. </div>
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I will be sure to post the professional pictures when i get them but for now here are a few shots from some people who attended. I was so busy running around all night that i didn't even have time to take a couple iphone pictures! </div>
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and now its back to reality.. this week is about getting back into my beloved routine, cleaning house, and catching up. event weeks are always so crazy that it feels so nice to be back to "normal" </div>
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Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-67885168227842673502013-03-04T10:30:00.000-08:002013-03-04T10:30:45.927-08:00a little excited<div style="text-align: justify;">
Owning a small business is sometimes really hard, and seriously it is a constant learning experience for me. Every. Single. Day. However, there are also some really amazing things that happen every once in awhile that make the hard work worth it. </div>
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One of those things was being accepted into the whole sale flower mecca of Portland, <a href="http://pdxflowermarket.com/">The Portland Flower Market.</a> I have always known of the portland flower market, and that you had to be on a certain level to even be considered. You must meet a list of requirements and i honestly hadn't even looked into it until a few months ago because i thought there is no way i could meet them. However, the flower side of my business is ever so slightly starting to grow. Its an area that i never had anticipated doing but a side that i am starting to really fall in love with. And this last week something really cool happened. I got my pass into the Portland Flower Market. Needless to say i am a little excited, no actually im SUPER excited. It is a sense of relief to have a place i can purcahse and order flowers from that isn't a grocery store! i know, a little embarrassing, but i have totally done conference centerpieces all from flowers i have purchased at the local grocery store. But lets be real, where else am i going to find fresh flowers in OREGON, in the winter months???? Exactly, enter the dilema i have been having the last 6 months. After my most recent floral job something had to changed. With a few floral jobs already on my calendar this is truly a blessing. Only thing i wish I could change? I wish i didn't live an hour and a half away from it but i guess its the price i pay for living in a small town with limited resources. </div>
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So this weekend instead of sleeping in saturday morning, i just couldn't help myself. I drove up I5 early in the morning and made my first trip. And it was A-MAZING! Rows of vases, ribbon, and everything you could ever need for flowers, and apparently the big refrigerated room of flowers was quite sparse for it being the end of the week, but honestly, its more access then ive had previously so i can only imagine what it looks like on a delivery day. </div>
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im excited. :) This past week was a good one for <a href="http://www.cintaevents.com/">Cinta Events</a>. I got into the flower market, my new photo books came from my big summer events of last year, and I finally invested in some business cards that i <i>actually</i> like and plan on using for a long time. </div>
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wheat. i like wheat. i like bread, pastas....lets be real, all things glutenous. however, one area that i normally don't use wheat in is my floral arrangements. but this last week i had the challenge of doing centerpieces for a Moore Family Center conference, a center that was funded by Bob's Red Mill. I am sure you recognize this name because you can find him in grocery stores everywhere around here. Anyways last week i needed to come up with 33 centerpieces that included the use of wheat. i ordered a giant box of wheat and when it came i opened it up, stared at it, then closed the box and walked away. Wondering, what on earth am i going to do with wheat. i tend to have this bad habit over over thinking things sometimes, especially when it comes to flowers. The last giant floral job i had i sat staring at buckets of flowers for a good couple hours before i finally made any progress on the 75 flower arrangements i needed to make. In my perfect world i would have tripple the amount of wheat, triple the amount of budget and make these full gorgeous arrangements with wheat worked in with the flowers. However, conferences have budgets so we went with a <i>much</i> simpler approach to things. </div>
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Hand tied wheat bunches, and simple white flowers, and everything housed in mason jars. I pretty much wanted it to look like you went into your field, grabbed a handfull of wheat, and flowers and threw them into mason jars. Something homey and simple. To really hammer home the grain theme i also filled the mason jars with a variety of small grains. It A. acted as a way to keep the wheat standing up in a perfect position, and B. added a little out of the box interest to things. </div>
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At the end of the day i was happy with how things turned out. i honestly have moments where i really wonder if i can pull something off but thankfully it really does always work out. phew! Here are a few pictures for you!<br />
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Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-25164033288611103242013-02-19T08:56:00.000-08:002013-02-19T08:56:10.819-08:00more social media<div style="text-align: justify;">
Just when you think you have enough social media sites and apps to keep track of someone comes up with something new. I recently got on board with Vine...the new video twitter app that gives you 6 seconds of start and stop video to record the moments of your life that are interesting or not so interesting. I basically signed up just so i could see what it was all about. because frankly i dont think i have anything interesting in my life to video. However, its a cleaver concept and i wouldn't be surprised if this thing catches on in the near future. </div>
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Another new site is <a href="https://www.archetypeme.com/">ArchetypeMe</a>. To me it's pretty much pinterest but way more in depth. You create an account and take a test where it measures basically your interest and behaviors and spits out the areas you are most interested in. It then generates tabs in each of those areas and pulls websites, pictures, articles and other things that pertain to the different categories. However, the point is to basically add different articles you find to this site...you are pretty much pinning them like you would in pinterest. Why on earth would you want another pinterest? I know i kind of thought the same thing but it is more then just visual stimulation. This site brings a visual aspect as well as more information and different types of information then what you would normally see in pinterest. I guess you could call this a more intellectual pinterest. Like pinterest it has a "me" button that you can add so you can save websites or articles you find interesting as your browse...you can browse what others have posted or what different Archetype categories bring up. It's kind of interesting. Not going to lie i was not a big fan when i heard of it but after taking the test, seeing the results, and playing around with it, i kind of like it. Will it become a new social media obsession of mine? Maybe not, but I definitely can see myself visiting the site here and there. </div>
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And even if you dont plan on using it the test results were surprisingly right on point. 31% Creative, 30% Caregiver, 19% Visionary. That pretty much sums up me. I love to create, i am always taking care of something, but part of me is always thinking about what i can do better. </div>
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Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-18123294581512094512013-02-18T16:12:00.000-08:002013-02-18T16:12:14.753-08:00wait we are already half way through february? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
i honestly have no idea where this month has gone. i looked at the calendar this morning and some how its the 18th?! What?! It would be absolutely safe to say that the last couple weeks have been...<strike>hell</strike>...i mean hectic. i had one of my biggest events of the year Chinese New Year, had a wisdom tooth driving me nuts which ended up in emergency extraction on valentines day, celebrated with ice cream, made a pretty flower arrangement for someone, and finally had a little fun with some good friends. its been quite the month and i honestly just need this month to end already. it has been fast but super hectic and busy. i am ready for just a new month and a fresh start. but for now i am focusing on the next project. 32 flower arrangements for a conference this week and the kicker? i need to incorporate wheat. yep, thats right wheat...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pretty red tulips for Chinese New year </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A LOT OF CNY prep happened</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">along with some testing ( Chinese Scallion Pancake)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">made an alterative valentines day bouquet for a much deserving wife i work with from her hubby</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">spent my valentines day at the dentist, on the couch watching movies, and thankfully ended it with a great friend date that included blizzards :) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and now i am in a sea of wheat....wondering what im going to do with these 32 arrangements... lets hope i think of something and think of something fast. </td></tr>
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<br />Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-81924622562409482013-02-07T09:53:00.000-08:002013-02-07T09:53:02.655-08:00neon obsessions <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="text-align: start;">i love bright colors. well let me scratch that i love color period. but it's almost like feb 1st hit and i NEEDED neons to be apart of my life ASAP. so i went and painted my nails bright pink, bought some outrageously bright flats, and a neon top.... and i feel oh so much better about life now. sometimes you just need some brightness in your life, especially when you live in grey ole Oregon.</span></div>
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a couple of the neon gems i picked up recently </div>
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<br />Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-31688660781604165572013-02-04T10:11:00.000-08:002013-02-04T10:11:21.932-08:00Prep Weekoh hello February. not going to lie, I am happy to be out of the worlds longest month ever. this month is going to be a little crazy but a lot of fun at the same time. And I am kicking of this hectic month with the 3rd annual Chinese New Years dinner i do for one of the deans on campus. it is one of these events that always kind of intimidates me because of the large menu. It is a menu full of great Asian inspired hors d'oeuvres and desserts. And anyone who knows asian foods knows that they are known for their expansive ingredient lists. It's always a little of this and a little of that :) so this whole week is dedicated to prepping for this dinner. I have two years of experience doing this dinner now and i feel like this one might be the best<br />
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The last couple of weeks i have been racking my brain on what this year's dinner should look like. Most of the Chinese New years decorations you find out there can be a bit cheesy so I am really trying to find that happy medium between elegant and yet still festive. I felt like i was hitting a bit of a roadblock in terms of inspiration but i think i finally have a direction and i am sticking to it.<br />
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2013 is the Year of the Snake. And although Snakes can many times be seen as an enemy or demon they are actually considered a symbol of luck. Are you feeling lucky?<br />
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Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-78120698829254562572013-01-30T10:07:00.002-08:002013-01-30T10:07:22.423-08:00absent <div style="text-align: justify;">
I must start by apologizing for my complete absence from this blog the last month. I am completely in love with the blog world and every day I look forward to reading the amazing words of others. The blog world continues to keeps me inspired in every way. And lately I have been coming to this little world I have created and feeling so uninspired and just blank. I stare at the screen with the blinking cursor and just freeze. This blog was started because i wanted a place to share my thoughts, events, and the simplicities of every day life. And maybe it's the fact that this past month has been <i>so</i> simple and <i>so </i>low key that i almost don't know what to do with myself. This past month has been about renewal, about focus, and discipline and about working some of the nitty gritty things out. Things that aren't necessarily fun to talk about in the pretty little blog world. But i am determined to reposition some of this new found focus into this blog. So bare with me. I already have a feeling that this year is going to push me into some new territory and although I often times resist big changes I am going to try my best to roll with the punches and continue to document my little life right here. </div>
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cleaning my garage...i know...that picture on the left is mortifying and i can't believe i even posted it but my garage houses so much event stuff and after a busy fall it just builds up until you can't walk anymore. i still have some more organizing to do but at least there is walking space now :) </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and my biggest accomplishment this month has been LEGALLY transferring my business from Cinta Dinners to Cinta Events. I now officially own the name, am registered with the state, and have a new tax ID. All just in time for my first event of the year coming up in two weeks. </td></tr>
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So maybe not a completely low key month...i guess it has been productive... My day job has been keeping me super busy and I have been able to keep up the productiveness outside of the office as well. well shoot...i guess 2013 is off to a pretty darn good start :) </div>
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my lovely co-worker is expecting her first little bundle of joy and of course i HAD to throw her a little work soiree. we decided to use our conference room and let me tell you, making that conference room not feel so cold and official is always a challenge. thankfully a couple carloads of decor later things started to look like a shower. I kept things pretty simple. Of course brought in the mason jars and stripped straws. Add in some brightly painted frames and ribbon and we were ready to party. Instead of a luncheon we held it at the end of the work day and did hor's devours and a sparkling punch. Not a bad way to end the day :)</div>
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<br />Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-29709603308785962292013-01-15T09:59:00.001-08:002013-01-15T09:59:10.827-08:00taking the time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I must say that i am loving how 2013 is starting out. it feels great to have a new sense of focus and concentration on what i want to accomplish this next year. And this year I am trying to take my goals a little more seriously. </div>
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Lara Casey, of <a href="http://makingbrandshappen.com/">Making Brands Happen</a> is responsible for rebranding some amazing creative businesses. From wedding coordinators and designers to photographers and everything in between She turns a business into a complete focused brand in every aspect. And at the beginning of 2013 she started a new series on her blog called <a href="http://laracasey.com/blog/#">Making Things Happen 2013 Goal Setting</a>. Basically talking through how to successfully set goals and really diving into things much deeper. She has people analyzing what happened in the past year, thinking about what worked, what did not work. What makes you happy, what brings you stress, and really coming up with a complete vision for 2013. </div>
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I must say that i have never been a big resolution person, but i do like goals. And my little business really needs some direction and focus on my part. The last couple of years i have just been flailing around, going with the flow and it is time to just focus on where I ideally want things to go. I am sharing this because going through the steps that she has laid out has been so helpful. Not just professionally but personally. Everything is linked and it is nice to take a big picture look at things and step back and evaluate. I have been taking the time to really think about things and I am still working through the process but I am making progress and feel completely re-energized. I honestly feel like this could be so helpful for everyone. We all have goals and things we want to accomplish and sometimes really taking the time to write it out and dig a little deeper into the whys, and hows can be just what we need to get our minds and hearts in the right spot to actually follow through. </div>
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Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-30487270964882442322013-01-09T09:41:00.001-08:002013-01-09T09:41:48.208-08:00back to reality<div style="text-align: justify;">
my goodness...anyone else wishing we could go back to the holiday's with less stressful workloads, quieter offices, and more down time, and more yummy food? as much as i love a new year, and a fresh start this week has been crazy and it's only wednesday! with school back in session campus is buzzing with students again and the last two days have put me right back into busy work mode. not that i am complaining :)</div>
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anyways, i am so thankful that i was able to have such an amazing birthday weekend! thank you so much to everyone who sent birthday wishes my way. i felt so much love the whole weekend long! so for now i am going to take a moment and relive the wonderful relaxing birthday weekend i had! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">had a yummy family birthday dinner at <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Davinci Ristorante</span></span></td></tr>
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it was one fabulous birthday weekend. now it is back to reality and back to work. </div>
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hope everyone has a <span style="color: magenta;"><b><i>simply</i></b></span> wonderful wednesday! </div>
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<br />Andrea Friesenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15021951821810961571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1320215359285512399.post-74297275470146418852013-01-05T05:00:00.000-08:002013-01-05T08:53:44.888-08:00twenty four <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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oh goodness. 24. i admit seeing 24 next to my age is a bit daunting. i know, i know, in the grand scheme of things i am still young and have my whole life ahead of me. however, i do think that twenty-somethings are feeling the pressure even more in our society these days. we all have these unbelievable expectations that we place on ourselves to be this amazing successful young adult and the reality is, it's not always that realistic. it is hard, and things <i>do not </i>always go as planned. </div>
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I admit this last year did not go exactly as i had planned. i usually see my birthday as the time to come up with goals and resolutions for the next year since it is days after the new year. and as i think back to last year and what i wanted to accomplish i think my mind was in this place of thinking i had to do something big, that it was <i>time</i> to do something different and try to make that big move. However, looking back at this last year i have learned <i>so</i> much professionally and personally. i have always been one to act older then my age and sometimes i think i may put a little to much pressure to do something bigger and better the next year, when the reality is that this last year, i did do some amazing "bigger" things but they were not necessarily the "big" things i thought i <i>needed</i> to do. Everything happens for a reason and although i am always looking for opportunities to do something "more" i think i need to remember i am doing quite a lot right now. And i am completely blessed to be doing everything I am. </div>
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I am 24. I have a full time job, my own small business, a supportive family, and wonderful friends. Cinta Events did 10 dinners, 4 floral jobs, 2 Milestone Birthday parties, and 1 wedding. Not to mention the 7 work events that i helped plan or decorate for. Wow, this is the first time i have actually counted out exactly how much Cinta has done this past year and honestly I am proud of what I have been able to accomplish. Makes the long days and nights completely all worth it. I will always be striving to better myself, and to do something bigger with my business and my day job but i have finally realized that it might take more then 1 year to be exactly where i want to be doing exactly what i want. but i am thankful to be moving forward, and hopefully in the right direction. This next year is about continuing to grow and to do some major work on the back end of my business as well as to financially organize my own personal life. These are two goals that i really want to accomplish this next year. It's time to get these parts of my life in order, even though they may be the hardest. But i am up for the challenge and looking forward to what 24 is going to bring my way. </div>
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Hope you have a <b><i><span style="color: magenta;">simply</span></i></b> Fabulous weekend! because trust me i will be to! :)</div>
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