Category Archives: Just Because

Prepping for: Zombie Apocalypse

Welp, it’s official. I am running my first 5k. Since I have always vehemently opposed “running” as a “hobby” it would take something totally ridiculous and once-in-a-lifetime to get me to sign up for an organized race. Enter: Run For … Continue reading

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Obsession Du Jour: Cinemagraphs

I came across these fascinating little gifs today when I was reading the blog of one of my favorite artists, Leigh Viner. Brainchild of the well known photography duo, Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg, these moving moments in time have had … Continue reading

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How Pinterest-ing!

It’s official, I’m in an another addictive relationship with a website. I cannot get enough of Pinterest! I have literally found hundreds of great ideas and inspiration in a matter of days and now I’m like a monster for DIY. Cut … Continue reading

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T is for Teamwork!

I am super excited to announce to you all that Samantha Says is officially a member of the up-and-coming Chicago Blogger Network! What WHAAAT! Click here to follow the hip happenings of the CBN and then take a brief dance … Continue reading

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Besherit

Besherit, the Hebrew expression for “meant to be” is my word of 2012. My mom hates when I use it because “we’re not Jewish,” but the chosen people really nailed this one so I’m giving credit where credit is due. … Continue reading

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Picking Yourself Up

Do you ever have those days weeks, where everything feels like a chore? When you have to talk yourself into just putting your feet on the floor in the morning? Well intended friends and family will tell you how to … Continue reading

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The Learning Channel

Lately Roomie #2 and I have developed an unhealthy obsession with TLC. You know, The “learning” channel? Or as I like to call it, BCTV -Birth Control Television. It only takes a few minutes of those Dugger people to make … Continue reading

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Use The Force

If you could make one thing happen with your mind today, what would it be? Besides making a red velvet cupcake materialize on your desk, of course. That’s a given. yum. I seriously believe that if we as humans had occasional … Continue reading

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Samantha Sees What..

The time has finally come for me to make good use of the Tumblr account I’ve been sitting on for years. While the long-form blog is still my #1, sometimes I just want to post things like this: So from … Continue reading

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Well THAT was embarrassing.

While I have no intentions of starting my memoir before age 30, I have already settled on the perfect title: I know what you’re thinking. “But Samantha? How could someone as graceful, coordinated and politically correct as yourself ever find … Continue reading

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