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I've mentioned Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream before, but it truly deserves it's own post, and it's already been too long.
My first experience or knowledge about it's existence came when I was in Ohio, right before I came to Nashville. I thought it was an Ohio thing (one of the best Ohio-things) and then I found out that it's a Nashville thing too! And OH MY GOODNESS was I SO SO HAPPY. And quite possibly became a little bit of a Jeni's addict the first month or so I lived here.
Every time I "came into town" from the farm, I made it a point to come to Jeni's. The first one I went to was in the Hillsboro neighborhood — the same one Amanda and I visited last Saturday (coincidentally it was my other friend Amanda who first took me to Jeni's!). The one that Matt and I had our first date at was in the 12 South neighborhood.
Initially, he was planning on taking me to a yogurt place, but they were closed or something, and he decided to take me to Jeni's instead. I had never been to the yogurt place, but secretly, when he had told me his original plan, I really wanted him to chance it to Jeni's. That's when I first knew we were in sync ;)
So obviously Jeni's is not only a great ice cream place, but has a little nostalgia and a place of historical importance in my life.
I had Jeni's so much the first couple months I was here I kind of got overloaded. I try to eat it sparingly now not because I don't like it but because it should be appreciated. And I've also gotten more sensitive to how much sugar I have. And I feel like there's quite a bit in their oh-so-delicious ice cream.
The thing that makes Jeni's stand out as a go-to dessert place — or replacement meal — is the high quality (they buy direct whenever they can and they don't use synthetic flavorings, dyes, or off the shelf mixes (more information here)) so it has a rich texture and rich flavorings.
The flavors are my favorite part. You're really expected to sample your way through the line. With items like "Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks," "Churro," "Brambleberry Crisp," and "Brown Butter Almond Brittle" (my long-time favorite), among many others, they are really the definition of an artisan ice cream shop.
They also come out with new flavors each season. Like the "Supermoon" flavor I tried last Saturday. I really got it for the colors. Brown Butter Almond Brittle is still my favorite, but Supermoon was super good as well ;)
I'm really excited that they now have locations in Los Angeles! Meaning that wherever I am, Jeni's is home.
Hi Lovelies! Well, I am still waing for AF since coming off the Pill at the end of Nov, and I know that I could still have a long wait ahead of me! But does anyone know if I ought to be doing a HPT every couple of weeks or so whilst waiting? I have read a few times that you can still ov without AF (although I don't think it's too common) and vice versa but I don't want to waste my money on tests if it's unnecessary.
I don't have any specific AF or pregnancy symptoms, just a bit of dizziness, a little lower back pain and occasional twinges in the ovary areas, but none of these are constant and just come and go. My usual symptom for AF is terribly sore (.)(.) but I don't even have this.
i am in the same boat as you, had my withdrawal bleed for 2 days at beg of dec and nothing since. i have done 2 hpt's and both bfn's. i have been getting cramps for about a week now, some so bad, i think its AF about to arrive, but nothing comes! also got a bit of dizziness and sickness. no sore boobs or anything, but i never have that with AF.
i reckon its just my body getting used to not being on pill, but its so frustrating, as i want to just get back to trying!
Make more room: Me Too! I came off the pill at start of Nov and apart from my withdrawal bleed (3dayslong) I have had nothing! HAve made my OH stop on the way home for a HPT just in case but I cannot imagine that I am: NO symptoms for AF at all. If I get to 10 weeks with nothing then I will make doc appointment.
Thanks for your replies. It is sooooo frustrating isn't it?! I even thought I had a faint 2nd line on a FR test on the day before New Year's eve, but when I tested on New Year's Day, there was nothing. Grrrrrr!! How cool would it be if we just had very shy beans growing inside us, rather than the Pill causing bodily chaos?! PMA! x x :lol:
This is the first time I have posted in ages but I wanted to post on this topic. I came off the pill in May 2008 and didn't get my first period until January 2009, since then I have only had 3 periods. I went to my GP after 6 months of no-show and he was more worried about the weight I lost rather than the whole periods and lack of babies thing. I was told that the only time the NHS really worry about lack of periods (if you show no other ill signs) is when you can't get preggers and you have to have been trying for a year before you can get it looked at. So in other words I couldn't get help until May 2009. I am still no further along being sorted and everyone keeps saying its the withdraw from the pill. Beware is what I wanted to say, GP's don't want to get involved in all that until you quite a way down the road.
As for testing, I was a nightmare but notw I don't think about it so much, it drove me mad at first. That is why I haven't been on this site in ages.
I came off the pill at the begining of Dec..had my withdrawal bleed but nothing since... Is it normal for me to be late or poss not get a period at all?? I haven't tested yet...not sure whether to wait a bit. As far as I was concerned missed period =PG! Not sure what I think now...
Hiya just wanted to give my thoughts on this, stopped my pill at end of June 09 and had no sign of bleeding until 5days ago when I got my first af! Was so happy as I was really worried because I made it to the 6 month mark. Anyhow, during the first 4 months I went a bit mad and did probarbly 6 pregnancy tests, I was just so convinced I was pregnant. I know now that it was a waste of money but it puts your mind at rest so you know your not. Hang in their,and I know it seems like you have to wait so long but it will happen x x
Hi there, I am the same. Came off pill in Dec and had withdrawel bleed for six days, thought I was due on now but nothing. Had sore boobs, felt sick and generally odd which never had with periods but tests were negative. Only thing is we didn't use any other protection for the last 4 weeks, so not sure if ovulated or not.
Catholic Charities award recipients pictured with Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison (far left) and Jackson Fonder (far right), president and CEO of Catholic Charities, are, from left: Faith in Action Award winner Susanna Herro and Leadership Award winners John R. Karsten, Mary C. Uhler, Donald F. “Sleepy” Hauth, and Ken Udelhofen. (Photo by Michael Mowbray of Beautiful Portraits by Michael)
MIDDLETON -- On November 12, hundreds of supporters of Catholic Charities Madison (CC) came together to honor those who have been great examples of its mission.
The 20th annual Faith in Action Celebration was held at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton. The event honors those who put their faith in action and provides financial support for Catholic Charities’ many programs.
Catholic Charities Board Chair Tom Merfeld welcomed everyone, saying, “It is because of the program participants, our success stories, and the services of Catholic Charities” that he is proud to serve on the board.
Ahead of the Year of Mercy starting December 8, he thanked everyone for their time, talent, and treasure “that there might be mercy in the diocese.”
He called Catholic Charities “one of the main vehicles for exercising the mercy of Christ,” adding “mercy always heals -- those who receive it and it even heals more those who offer it.”
Following dinner, the awards were presented. Jay Wilson, sports director for WISC-TV in Madison, served as emcee.
“Tonight is a night to be inspired,” Wilson said. “Inspired by leaders throughout the Diocese of Madison who contribute their time and talents to make our communities better. Inspired by future leaders, our high school youth, who are already making a difference in their communities. Inspired by program participants who have made great strides and whose lives have been strengthened by Catholic Charities’ services.”
The Catholic Charities Leadership Award honors area Catholics who consistently incorporate Catholic values in their leadership and enrich the lives of many.
• Donald F. “Sleepy” Hauth is a member of St. Clement Parish in Lancaster. For more than four decades, he has been the parish maintenance person for all the equipment in the church basement and oversaw facility upgrades over the years. He has also been the chairman of food service and served at the Fall Festival Chicken BBQ.
“I’m very humbly honored to receive this award,” Hauth said. He thanked St. Clement Pastor Fr. John Sasse for nominating him for the award. He also thanked family and friends for joining him on his special evening. He joked that he spent so much time coordinating events in the church basement at St. Clement, his late wife Pat would tell him to move his bed there, since it would “save time.”
• Ken Udelhofen is also a member of St. Clement Parish in Lancaster. He has given much of his time at events and places such as the Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast and spaghetti supper, Grant County Thrift Shop, Toys for Tots, and the St. Clement Parish Fall Festival, among many others.
Udelhofen also thanked Father Sasse for nominating him and the parish community for all their support. “I didn’t prepare a speech,” he said, but he also thanked his family and fellow Knights of Columbus for joining him for the evening.
• John R. Karsten is a member of St. Albert the Great Parish in Sun Prairie and has served on the Camp Gray Board of Directors for the past 30 years. He has also served on many committees at his parish.
Karsten thanked Catholic Charities for presenting him with the award. “It is truly appreciated and very humbling,” he said, “I feel that to be a good leader you need to have people in your life that are willing to listen and be led as well as being able to inspire.” He added “behind every leader, there is a number of successful individuals who work hard” and have had the greatest influence in his life. Among these he said are the current and past staff members of Camp Gray, his faith community at St. Albert the Great, Msgr. Larry Bakke -- former director of Camp Gray and pastor at St. Albert the Great, as well as his family, including his wife of 42 years, Diane.
• Mary C. Uhler is a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Madison. She has been the editor of the Catholic Herald newspaper in the Diocese of Madison for the past 29 years, and has been on the staff for more than 40 years. Uhler has served many roles at her parish including as a marriage prep couple with her husband John. She is also a member of the Madison Serra Club and Madison Catholic Woman’s Club.
Uhler thanked Bishop Morlino and Catholic Charities for the award as well as staff members of the Catholic Herald. She also thanked her family in attendance and her pastor, Msgr. Ken Fielder. She recalled when she first started at the Catholic Herald, the offices shared a building with what would later be called Catholic Charities. “I became aware very quickly of the important work being done there,” Uhler said. “We helped their office share the good news of what they [Catholic Charities] were doing up until the present time,” she added. “I renew my commitment to continue my work to promote the Catholic Church and Catholic Charities programs and to advance the message of the Gospel to help those in need.”
Jackson Fonder, president and CEO of Catholic Charities, presented the award. It honors past Catholic Charities board members for their outstanding commitment and contribution of time, talent, and treasure.
Herro is a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Madison. She served on the Catholic Charities Board from 2002 to 2008. She was involved in numerous committees and was a former chair of the Catholic Charities Board of Directors as well as the first awards dinner committee chair.
Herro recalled being influenced by her parents at an early age to “make the world a better place” and being involved with the Catholic Youth Organization as a child as the start of a lifetime involved with the Catholic Church. She said it “ignited a passion in me to help in the Church wherever I could.” She added being on the board of Catholic Charities also showed her, “the loving heart of our Church.” She encouraged everyone to serve saying, “I hope that each and every one of you with your talents and your many gifts will join me in asking, ‘What’s next, Lord? How can I serve you?’”
The annual youth scholarship award pays tribute to Mary Jeanne Kennedy Anderson in recognition of her devotion and service to children in schools and honor her life guided by Catholic faith. Students who are nominated write an essay discussing the ways they live out their faith. The winners receive a $2,000 scholarship.
• Jamie Engelke attends Fort Atkinson High School and is a member of St. Joseph Parish in Fort Atkinson. She is a third grade religion teacher at St. Joseph and is involved with sacramental prep retreat and Youth Group. She is also involved with many activities at her school as well as the Girl Scouts.
“I enjoy that I get to spread my love and faith to others and try to encourage them to grow in love and faith as well . . . Putting faith in action helps to strengthen my community,” Engelke said in her essay.
• Jonathan Ibach attends Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart in Madison (EHS) and is a member of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish in Sun Prairie. Ibach is involved in his parish as a choir member, musician, Mass server, and Fall Festival volunteer. He is also heavily involved with the Boy Scouts and received the Ad Altare Dei emblem showing growth in his relationship to God and the Church.
“Because God provides us with talents, it is our responsibility to use our talents in various activities,” Ibach said in his essay. “By doing this, we honor and thank God for bestowing gifts upon us and ultimately put our faith in action.”
• Caroline Locke attends Beloit Memorial High School and is a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Beloit. She is involved with Love Begins Here diocesan youth mission trips, the planning team for the Frassati Fest diocesan Catholic youth conference, and packaging meals for Kids Against Hunger.
“Living a life with a strong Faith in Action is extremely important to me because I know that I am sharing God’s love with those I help,” Locke said in her essay. “It brings me joy to see the positive ways I can impact the lives of others.”
• Evelyn Stein attends EHS and is a member of St. Maria Goretti Parish in Madison. She is her parish’s representative on the St. Vincent de Paul Youth Service Council as well as an altar server at her parish. Stein also participated in a mission trip to Chicago during her junior year at EHS -- working with kids in afterschool programs, caroling at an elder care center, and serving a meal at a homeless shelter.
“When I serve with faith in mind, I really begin to empathize with the people I am helping,” said Stein in her essay. “It becomes so much more obvious why serving others is such an important component of my Catholic faith.
Fonder presented the President’s Awards to recognize success stories of Catholic Charities clients to acknowledge the accomplishments of those who receive Catholic Charities’ services.
The recipients told their stories in video segments, alongside Catholic Charities’ staff who work with them. The honorees included:
• Seth Albertson, who is part of the Supportive Living Program. Albertson has dealt with many challenges in his life, including autism, especially with interpersonal relationships. He struggled living on his own in adulthood, but now, through the help of Catholic Charities, he has been able to create a plan and start his own business for the artwork he has a talent in creating.
• Dominic Davis has turned his life around with the help of Hope Haven and the Chris Farley House. Davis sold and used drugs at a young age growing up in Chicago. After being kicked out of his foster home at age 18, he found himself living on the streets and later moved to Madison, again selling drugs to survive. He began to turn his life around after being arrested and given an opportunity to live at the Chris Farley House. There he learned skills to help him in society and received counseling. He is now a hard-working employee at the Second Harvest Foodbank of Wisconsin.
• Carl Thompson is part of the Support Broker Program. Thompson dealt with anxiety issues making social interactions a challenge for him. His support team helped him to take steps to become more independent and connected with the community. He’s learned cooking skills, took art classes, and participates in community activities. With support and encouragement, Thompson was able to attend work regularly.
• Arthur Zietlow is helped through the Respite Care Team Ministry. Zietlow has been on both sides of the ministry, once serving as a companion in aging services, helping older clients by taking them to events and area attractions, and helping them keep their lives organized. When Zietlow became older, he had to surrender his driver’s license and companion care work. He began to need assistance himself. He now has his own companion to take him on outings and to be a friend.
To learn more about Catholic Charities’ programs and services, or to donate securely online, visit www.ccmadison.org
Earlier this week James and I spent a lovely afternoon Christmas shopping and I decided to fashion my new beret…
I have always loved the Parisian style and find that their way of dressing is so casual yet sophisticated, stylish yet effortless, but I have worried that it wouldn’t necessarily suit me.
I have seen so many people wearing berets recently on instagram and thought that it looked so chic and stylish. When I was in Primark early last week I saw this woolen, black beret for just £4 so I popped it in my basket and thought that I would give it a go.
I decided that a walk into town for a brunch date was the perfect time to showcase my new purchase. I wore my hair down and opted to pull the beret down at the back of my head rather than placed to the side. Although it isn’t the most classic way of wearing a beret, I preferred the way it looked.
To fit in with the Parisian theme I chose to wear a navy blue and cream stripped jumper dress that I bought from Topshop in the sale a few years ago. It’s a little on the short side so I paired it with some Primark, black skinny jeans.
Makeup wise, I have loved wearing this natural yet festive look, created with the Bourjois Paris Holiday collection. The Velvet Rouge lipsticks are my favourite, which you can read more about over on this blog post. I feel like the bold red lipstick really adds to the Parisian style, as well as creating a more festive, Christmas-y look.
We ended up having the most beautiful brunch at Laynes, a lovely little café in the heart of Leeds. I had the scrambled eggs on toast and the prettiest latte, which really warmed us up before hitting the shops. This year, both mine and James’ family have decided to do secret Santa, so although we don’t have loads to buy, it was fun walking around getting some inspiration.
I enjoyed taking my beret for a spin, and after realising that people did not stare, judge or point and laugh at me, I feel pretty confident in my Parisian addition to my wardrobe.