As part of Oh She Glows 1-year Anniversary Blogiversary on Halloween, Glo Bakery is having a Glo-Out sale!
Exactly 360 days ago today I started Oh She Glows.
The official release of the new EMPOWER bar is here in this delicious Chocolate & Coffee Lovers variety pack! 20% off only while quantities last.
The new Empower bars are also 10% off if you want a box all on their own.
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Remember this Operation Beautiful note I stuck on my back before my half marathon??
My note read: YOU ARE SO MUCH STRONGER THAN YOU THINK!
Well, look at the email I received this week from a man who also ran in this race:
Paul wrote, "I was googling to see if I could find pics of the race and came across your blog. Congrats on your race, despite your struggles. The reason for my post is that I just wanted to say thanks for the distraction near the finish. I approached you from behind, trying to read your shirt as I was struggling around the 18-19 km mark on University Ave. As I got closer, gasping for breath and trying to focus, I made out the message on your back…and I powered through the finish. As I ran alongside you, I wanted to acknowledge and thank you for your message, but figured you were probably focused on your own battles at the time. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you, and I’m glad I found a way to do so!"
I was pretty pumped to receive this email. It was such a cool feeling running my half marathon and knowing that this note was possibly inspiring others to keep going.
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Behold my newest Operation Beautiful note:
It reads, ‘You look sexy in your hair net! Ow! Ow!’
To say I feel unattractive in my baking get-up is an understatement!
I basically have been feeling like my old lunch lady! I decided that there is no reason why I had to feel unattractive- it was all a state of mind. I decided to change my attitude and write a note that would pick me up.
Every time I see the note I look in the mirror and smile. Case closed. Hair nets are the latest fashion accessory, didn’t ya know?
I also am eyeing these super cute aprons. I like this pink one (of course). I wonder if I can convince my MIL to sew me one…
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Do you wear a uniform at your job? Do you like it?
Have you ever had to wear a uniform that you hated?
Luckily, all of my previous jobs were in retail or office environments so I was able to wear normal work clothes. My very first job was at a Produce store when I was just 13. I was even a health nut back then! I got free fruit and veggies too…it was amazing. I had to wear an apron and work boots and I literally hauled 50 pound bags of corn and produce off frigid trucks, in addition to being a cashier, ice cream scooper, and stocker. Oddly enough, I am now 26 and still find myself hauling 50 pound bags of oats and hemp seed. That makes me laugh.
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Off to bake!
When someone we love is having difficulty and is giving us a bad time, it’s better to explore the cause than to criticize the action.
Zig Ziglar (rocks!!!!)
What fantastic feedback! What a blessing that this person was able to find you and thank you.
And yes, absolutely, that hairnet is SWEET!
No, I don’t wear a uniform, but sometimes I wish I did, because I would be so much quicker in the morning if I knew what I was going to wear everyday.
I have had to wear an all white uniform before at a cosmetic counter I worked at. I’m super clumsy and used to break bottles of foundation all the time and it would splash all over my pants, I am now an expert in stain removal.
What a great response that you got to your note!!
I worked at a smoothie stand in the middle of the mall when I was in high school and had to wear a horrible teal polo shirt and visor. And there was NOWHERE to hide if a cute guy walked by. Glad I can decide what to wear to work now!
I ordered this variety pack!!!! Yipeeeeee!!! Thanks for doing the 20% discount on this today, and happy almost 1 year OSG anniversary!
That’s such an awesome story! It’s amazing the positive impact we can have on one another.
Just ordered the variety pack- so excited! :)
I wore a uniform from preschool until I graduated high school.
Sometimes I wish college had a uniform too – makes the mornings much easier!!
i love cute aprons, and they’re actually not too hard to make… easier than a lot of sewing since they usually don’t need elastic, buttons, or zippers.
there are lots of patterns for cute ones, and lots of cute fabric-i’ve made a couple. (and i feel extra domestic wearing an apron that i’ve made myself :-) )
I definitely want to put an operation beautiful note on my the next time I’m racing.
It’s so great the things you think to do!
And. O.M.G. PINK APRONS! I want an apron SO badly. I do a lot of cooking and baking and I just think aprons are adorable!
They have some really cute (albeit expensive) aprons from Anthropologie. http://search.anthropologie.com/?q=apron&international=false
I think I still may order one. They are just too cute.
I wore a uniform in high school and hated every minute of it!
I got 2 ADORABLE vintage-inspired aprons from a seller on Etsy (I got the Bella style with the sweetheart neckline): http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=59241
It definitely makes me feel cute when I cook in style :-D continue to rock that hair net!
I wear a pink hair net when I bake. :)
That’s so cool he could find you! That would make my day:)
My very first job was in a chocolate factory! I had to wear a hair net and little white gloves :) I think I ate more than i wrapped! Great inspiring post!
i just went to that website and bought 2 pairs of dishwashing gloves. i have been looking for funky ones for YEARS! so i got a pair for a friend’s bday, one for myself, and one for my friend’s bridal shower! so fun!
now i am off to hopefully finally be able to buy some glo bars before they sell out again!
You’re inspiring people left and right, Ange!
I found my cute apron on sale at Anthropologie. They have adorable stuff.
That’s awesome that you motivated someone like that. I bet there are so many more that saw your sign and that feel the same way. =)
I don’t wear a uniform per se, but sometimes have to wear a lab coat and can’t wear anything above the knee or open-toed shoes at all, even if it’s 100 degrees out. Not too bad, at least I get to choose what I wear!
I work at a vet clinic, so I get to wear scrubs. Very comfy, but then I come home and put on jeans and feel like I’ve gained 10 pounds! haha. That’s the only downside to wearing loose fitting scrubs all day.
That is so amazing that the guy you inspired was able to locate you and did! What a great note to receive. Congrats on your one year blogiversary!