Style Magazine - January 2024
Those who know me well, know I’m the queen of quotes. Maybe it’s my inner philosopher or because I’m a word nerd, but I love their power to provide comfort, clarity, and comedic relief. My current coffee table book is even called Quotable; and, yes, it’s filled with—you guessed it(!)—smart sayings and wise, witty words from poignant people like the Buddha and Benjamin Franklin. The quote I’m currently crushing on, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing,” comes from British author Alfred Wainright. In a month like January—often the wettest, coldest one of the year—it’s a favorable way of reacting to unfavorable temps. But the quote goes beyond encouraging people to bundle up. Alfred is essentially saying that being positive (and prepared!) results in optimistic outcomes. And he’s onto something. A pessimist might look at January and see barren trees, bleak bank accounts, and runny noses, while someone with a sunnier disposition sees it as a new beginning—a month when the sun starts to set a little later, citrus is in season, and there’s a calming sense of stillness in the air. With a simple flip of the mindset switch, the month becomes more cheery than weary. With fewer calendar commitments (December is always a doozy) comes more free time for me time, like signing up for creative classes. In “Get Crafty!” (page 24), we share a lengthy list of wonderful workshops where you’ll build confidence and social connections while learning new skills, from wreath making and watercolor painting to cake decorating. Do you prefer purchasing locally made products rather than making them? Check out “Editor’s Picks” (page 50) for 10 locally crafted goods that are too good to pass up! There’s much more in store, too: a travel piece to Oregon’s Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge (page 62), a region rich in agricultural abundance and natural beauty; four super—and super easy to make—soup recipes (page 86) you’ll want to savor all season long; and a “Day in the Life” of local resident and NBC Sports’ studio host Rebecca Lowe (page 16), whose glass-half-full attitude is likely why she’s such a success. Cheers to a new issue—and a new year filled with light, love, and looking on the bright side. Happy 2024! —Megan megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
Those who know me well, know I’m the queen of quotes. Maybe it’s my inner philosopher or because I’m a word nerd, but I love their power to provide comfort, clarity, and comedic relief. My current coffee table book is even called Quotable; and, yes, it’s filled with—you guessed it(!)—smart sayings and wise, witty words from poignant people like the Buddha and Benjamin Franklin.
The quote I’m currently crushing on, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing,” comes from British author Alfred Wainright. In a month like January—often the wettest, coldest one of the year—it’s a favorable way of reacting to unfavorable temps. But the quote goes beyond encouraging people to bundle up. Alfred is essentially saying that being positive (and prepared!) results in optimistic outcomes.
And he’s onto something. A pessimist might look at January and see barren trees, bleak bank accounts, and runny noses, while someone with a sunnier disposition sees it as a new beginning—a month when the sun starts to set a little later, citrus is in season, and there’s a calming sense of stillness in the air. With a simple flip of the mindset switch, the month becomes more cheery than weary.
With fewer calendar commitments (December is always a doozy) comes more free time for me time, like signing up for creative classes. In “Get Crafty!” (page 24), we share a lengthy list of wonderful workshops where you’ll build confidence and social connections while learning new skills, from wreath making and watercolor painting to cake decorating. Do you prefer purchasing locally made products rather than making them? Check out “Editor’s Picks” (page 50) for 10 locally crafted goods that are too good to pass up!
There’s much more in store, too: a travel piece to Oregon’s Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge (page 62), a region rich in agricultural abundance and natural beauty; four super—and super easy to make—soup recipes (page 86) you’ll want to savor all season long; and a “Day in the Life” of local resident and NBC Sports’ studio host Rebecca Lowe (page 16), whose glass-half-full attitude is likely why she’s such a success.
Cheers to a new issue—and a new year filled with light, love, and looking on the bright side. Happy 2024!
—Megan
megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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Dr. Almonte’s<br />
Birthday Issue<br />
Yes indeed, I was born <strong>January</strong> 1,<br />
1968 in the Philippines where both<br />
my parents are from. However, my<br />
entire childhood was spent in the beautiful<br />
continent of Africa, where my parents were<br />
medical missionaries for 17 years.<br />
This picture of me was taken in 1975 in the<br />
garden in front of our home in Addis Ababa,<br />
Ethiopia, a country rich with history, where we<br />
lived for a whole decade. The other countries<br />
my parents worked include Libya, Zaire, and<br />
Malawi. They served in mission hospitals in<br />
each of those countries, with my father as<br />
hospital administrator, and my mother an<br />
OBGYN physician. My two younger sisters<br />
were born during our time in Ethiopia, 1969 to<br />
1979.<br />
I left my family when I turned high school age<br />
in 1981 and immigrated to Southern California,<br />
which would be home for high school and<br />
college.<br />
Eventually, my dream of becoming a doctor<br />
took me to Des Moines, Iowa, where I<br />
graduated with a D.O. degree in 1996. Like<br />
many eventual surgeons, residency took me<br />
all over the country starting at Harbor-UCLA<br />
for two years in general surgery, followed by<br />
completion of general surgery in Queens,<br />
NY. My ultimate goal of becoming a plastic<br />
surgeon was realized when I was accepted to<br />
the plastic & reconstructive surgery program<br />
at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic<br />
Medicine (PCOM). I finally completed my 9<br />
years of post-medical school training in 2005. I<br />
went into private practice right after residency<br />
starting my career as a plastic surgeon in the<br />
foothills of the sierras in Northern California.<br />
Now 48 years since that first picture was<br />
taken, the Almonte Center for Facial Cosmetic<br />
Surgery serves the Sacramento area and<br />
beyond.<br />
I am so grateful for the support many of you<br />
have shown me and my staff at the Almonte<br />
Center. We truly love what we do and it is our<br />
goal to continue to provide our community<br />
with World Class care and excellence in facial<br />
cosmetic surgery. Have a wonderful and<br />
prosperous <strong>2024</strong>!<br />
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stylemg.com<br />
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stylemg.com<br />
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Readers Choice Award Winner 8 Years in a Row for Best<br />
Plastic Surgeon and Best Doctor for Cosmetic Procedures.<br />
Arnold Almonte, D.O., F.A.C.O.S.<br />
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon • DrAlmonte.com • 1420 Blue Oaks Blvd., Suite 100 Roseville, CA 95747
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