tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22645077435489926382024-03-23T08:27:07.797-04:00Meadows and Reedsmeadows and reedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09707686421036536003noreply@blogger.comBlogger555125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264507743548992638.post-16732584011208816332022-12-31T17:09:00.000-05:002022-12-31T17:09:28.343-05:00End of the year<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG90RSbnHNm60GeekWqOPIJ7Iia7IXPxWdS6yy_xMPCwH85exI9qVq-_Qsmr9TG-7PKpfqKtlNnDeq3nSB23NueMs_Cd4NrKs_8AK13sGY5j8eafvCeZHqdiJrtw7V9MdHpt8BVXEulMaObtxzyNhGjn6MuLsFdsMTXoZ5RyskRVYZYdneRx3Ln4cocg/s5472/IMG_6944.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG90RSbnHNm60GeekWqOPIJ7Iia7IXPxWdS6yy_xMPCwH85exI9qVq-_Qsmr9TG-7PKpfqKtlNnDeq3nSB23NueMs_Cd4NrKs_8AK13sGY5j8eafvCeZHqdiJrtw7V9MdHpt8BVXEulMaObtxzyNhGjn6MuLsFdsMTXoZ5RyskRVYZYdneRx3Ln4cocg/s16000/IMG_6944.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm ending this year on a good note. I'm starting next year with new kind of changes. I'm going to make the steps I need to maintain a less stressful life. As we end our time here in this place and get ready to move on I want to move on in a good mindset. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know I have talked about New Years resolutions being dumb in the past. Now I look at it like this: Give yourself a few attainable goals and crush those goals. If you make larger lists you'll feel horrible like you can't get anything right. But If you make just 3 things you want to change in the new year. Something to better yourself, so that you can grow. There's always something new you can learn. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2022 you were good but we're going to do better!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheers to 2023!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1i57rdoSGyiFm8DJwNWle_7LB1NAIHbG48JahB8NXApB5EESxXcqSlcH70--X3H0p4ZcJ2f6DiO4D9Bf5Z6M08zJvjU9q_C1Zd3E8oG39tKuuBBOl_MFve0BXHAWYZHquJBu41L1Zu-rp3HyEAzjW_0ZA60VwgQv-fr76du51_5PAQC9vuOv4rqeXgw/s3624/IMG_6951.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3624" data-original-width="2416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1i57rdoSGyiFm8DJwNWle_7LB1NAIHbG48JahB8NXApB5EESxXcqSlcH70--X3H0p4ZcJ2f6DiO4D9Bf5Z6M08zJvjU9q_C1Zd3E8oG39tKuuBBOl_MFve0BXHAWYZHquJBu41L1Zu-rp3HyEAzjW_0ZA60VwgQv-fr76du51_5PAQC9vuOv4rqeXgw/s16000/IMG_6951.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Minus the freezing temperatures that is. That just leaves time for Christmas movies and being cozy. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="listicle-slide-hed-text">Matthew 11:28</span>
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"Eating my feelings" Such an insane year and we all feel it. We're all unsettled. It's in the air. There's always bad news around the corner and we are just hanging on for dear life. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I miss the simple days of taking my notebook, pen and cd player (sometimes a cute artsy hat) to the backyard to write my feelings. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Now there's no time. All there is work on top of work and just enough energy to climb into bed maybe watch a show and then fall asleep. Only to dream about all the things you are stressed about and waking up with a soar jaw from all grinding your teeth all night.</p><p style="text-align: center;">These just could be thoughts of a mom who is "single momming" it right now. You work, then come home to more work. Cleaning, special projects, kids homework, their projects. The <span aria-level="1" class="yKMVIe" role="heading">monotonous nightly routine just to get up and do the whole thing again. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span aria-level="1" class="yKMVIe" role="heading">I understand why people LIVE for fridays. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span aria-level="1" class="yKMVIe" role="heading"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span aria-level="1" class="yKMVIe" role="heading">Just a thought. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span aria-level="1" class="yKMVIe" role="heading"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span aria-level="1" class="yKMVIe" role="heading"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKeFFgLoqTUacnJL5os5xpzLOP3usJEgQDTIwJ4cMaYA_-0GxwfAGRfkEuC8vh7hfIb6S3eXhx8LTx0vg7bhd_8ff_SO1kuKhXeAVpdXs7gXoPvolSxrUzk_Fbzo0extZVPeYGMV3oRXP-3-awWdJJE5QKzzbP81TyEEVwpAonqeHGz8nsARz_-TVP0Q/s3431/IMG_6765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I hope you take the time to be still, pause and appreciate what you have instead of always wanting more. Do for others this holiday. Donate your time and volunteer for something. Don't let it just end at Christmas time. Let it be an all year thing. <br /><p></p>meadows and reedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09707686421036536003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264507743548992638.post-32796223688789287112022-11-30T19:08:00.001-05:002022-11-30T19:08:04.498-05:00Nothing is wasted <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcHYXWZCoTXCYQnWmwTGL9laZFZNHvIimIMU6uyEKJhz3gtyC_4UeXksbLgwg9mz56mQCFKa36zJLoBmt9Rsbt-bHVJdWXc-rU5xvex-FKbgiNo-CBv8ulxE3_njqvWLIrFBUYqjbefe_Lfze6H7zSpYAhv3hGUc3tb7tOL895Ow1OpEgOOYFheQEgRw/s3421/IMG_6007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3421" data-original-width="2281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcHYXWZCoTXCYQnWmwTGL9laZFZNHvIimIMU6uyEKJhz3gtyC_4UeXksbLgwg9mz56mQCFKa36zJLoBmt9Rsbt-bHVJdWXc-rU5xvex-FKbgiNo-CBv8ulxE3_njqvWLIrFBUYqjbefe_Lfze6H7zSpYAhv3hGUc3tb7tOL895Ow1OpEgOOYFheQEgRw/s16000/IMG_6007.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">We are reaching the end of the year. I feel like I've pushed hard this year. Working, a new show, health issues, putting out new music. But that burn out is real. It's a vicious cycle. So with the remainder of 2022 I want to do just that. Rest, reset. I feel like I might say that all the time. But taking a moment to breathe and focus on family and the things that fill my soul. Work things out. There's always room to learn new things. There's always room to heal. 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I have always hated tennis shoes. They ruined an outfit in my opinion. Now they are just making a comeback. That's all there is. That is all I wear everyday at work. Comfortable clothes is all that I go to these days. Chasing after kids all day, everyday I need to be in comfortable shoes. </p><p>Also, I am thankful for memory foam. Thank you to whoever had the idea to put that in shoes. </p><p><br /></p><p>This sweater is one of the softest, coziest sweaters I have gotten recently. 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I wore them all summer and now they are transitional into Fall. I added this cozy fall colored sweater and some booties. I'm not excited for the snow but here we are! What's your favorite transitional piece right now?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKORLJX8Z1EUly1FT7SUf8xctBPKD6JaLCcpPQQUYGbRBkpe7Mg5WUyZk71Hufab7tCQwJHNCuaP9E_m_jCDFDhhY_MJCaP5JzQZa_HcWsQnX_kGzOKQvtOGSq9tXRcns4RONiMV2SZ43t4NAZ6wImtj-zboWWtF_dQ-VSl-Z-CUksT_Fvyh5R4ovrSQ/s5472/IMG_6279.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKORLJX8Z1EUly1FT7SUf8xctBPKD6JaLCcpPQQUYGbRBkpe7Mg5WUyZk71Hufab7tCQwJHNCuaP9E_m_jCDFDhhY_MJCaP5JzQZa_HcWsQnX_kGzOKQvtOGSq9tXRcns4RONiMV2SZ43t4NAZ6wImtj-zboWWtF_dQ-VSl-Z-CUksT_Fvyh5R4ovrSQ/s16000/IMG_6279.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvfndCDRyuCsT-LDHLr-CEEV8GZMFGqUt11bGWlMoNFA07rKcvo8RRz0c5bKb1Mj5RD7x5-qjpet-N5qmGfPTFcYWytCV7MHVDnNM59Tfbue6qpADTQ-CNBx1C_iik5nqXRQ3wENQ7KYZwblzAzf1mLr-caDMDJlb8X8RZ1vUwKjNnU2IhfqJSbjAcg/s5472/IMG_6283.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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It's been my favorite since I bought over a year ago! If you can envision wearing a blanket out in public that is socially acceptable. That's what you get with this jacket. Can't beat the neutral color because it can be paired with literally anything. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I added this band tee, mini skirt, cabbie hat and over the knee boots. </div><p></p>meadows and reedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09707686421036536003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264507743548992638.post-55551680768892674832022-10-15T11:44:00.001-04:002022-10-15T11:44:08.690-04:00Ghosting <p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> Now in the past I’ve discussed toxic friendships. But we have never gotten into ghosting, or being ghosted. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It’s something that I half understand and half don’t understand. Why a friend will just up and not talk to you anymore without a word or explanation. They just disappear into the night. What do you do with that? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you confront the issue, show up at their door? Do you let it go and move on?</div><div style="text-align: center;">What if you are an over thinker and it keeps you up at night wondering what you did wrong but are paralyzed on how to fix it. No matter how you deal with it ghosting can hurt. More than a first date situation. You have spent so much time and so many months or even years into a friendship only to have it gone with no word. That hurts! I’m not saying it doesn’t. I don’t have all the answers this is just an observation post. I have had a few friendships that ended this way. If that’s what you even want to call it. There is a grieving process. Something important to you ended abruptly. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They say not all friendships are meant to last. But you can’t help but take it a little personally. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I’ve been an army wife for 16 years now. I’m used to starting in a new place for a couple of years or less only to move again and say goodbye to those friendships. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I used to be really hurt when friends wouldn’t stay in touch. But now I feel grateful when I have those 1-2 friends that still stay in contact with me from each duty station. I’ve always cared a lot (maybe too much or too deeply at times). So, I always felt like I wasn’t important enough to that person. That’s a lie! I believe now the real friends are the ones that will push through those army moves and stay true as a friend. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know I am probably guilty of this. I will admit I am really good at cutting people out of my life sometimes. You pair that with my loathing of confrontation. It can seem like I don't care. I do care! I'm not sure thats everyones reasoning for ghosting. Sometimes the ball has been in someone else's court and they just missed their turn and I didn't reach out. Regardless of who's "fault" it might be. The reality of it is then too much time has passed and no one wants to be "that" person to reach out first. No one wants to admit anything. No one wants to have those hard conversations. Unfortunately, the hard conversations are what makes us adults. But who wants to be that right?</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">If you change your perspective on friendships then it might hurt a little less. There's a season in your life where you have certain friendships. You can grow apart or it can be a toxic situation. All friendships though are something we can learn from. Whether it's a lesson of who we don't want to be. Lessons of what you want out of a friendship. Life lessons that they can teach you from their own experiences.</p><p style="text-align: center;">What's that saying? 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Our last house it was all open. I needed to be able to close the door for sure! With all the recording I'm doing constantly, writing, etc I needed to not have any distractions. A little haven if you will. I loved being able to be creative and create my own personal space. All girly and simple. A bit different then the rest of the house. It's almost finished! 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What started out as something to showcase my outfits, do little DIY projects etc, has evolved over the years. There's definitely been ups and downs. I have had a great outlet to share my thoughts, family adventures, my creative projects, etc. I have been able to continue to practice my writing. </p><p style="text-align: center;">There's always the awkward part of putting your life in the public eye. It always opens you up for negative comments, unsolicited opinions, people copying you, and so much more. </p><p style="text-align: center;">This has been the “social media” before the social media for me over the years. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I'm not even sure if people read this thing anymore. Not when you can see images on instagram, listen to the podcast to hear my thoughts on things. But I do appreciate the people that have stuck with it with me over the years. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I'm not sure what the future will bring but until then. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Here's to what started it all and I give you another outfit.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1tu6pnSTDBtR_XDwAhIG4n10kBPNbmHp8TqpqF8XFE18yPUBmdP6ZrsZPg-iKzbof4y1DN8RH0i1c0i05JhZB-n1-txX2vby-BHHchcecCa7CyhBx-Udm1JkcmPF-5MGkd7Y8ucjHvFbBP-7xTQStdjG0VVqCbR7vk58ZbakRGCDTN7fg_nKE09SOA/s5472/IMG_4464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid1tu6pnSTDBtR_XDwAhIG4n10kBPNbmHp8TqpqF8XFE18yPUBmdP6ZrsZPg-iKzbof4y1DN8RH0i1c0i05JhZB-n1-txX2vby-BHHchcecCa7CyhBx-Udm1JkcmPF-5MGkd7Y8ucjHvFbBP-7xTQStdjG0VVqCbR7vk58ZbakRGCDTN7fg_nKE09SOA/s16000/IMG_4464.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I was in desperate need of a recharge. Doing this thing on my own has been overwhelming to say the least. </p><p style="text-align: center;">It made me think of different ways you can rest. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">1: Sleep in. {Don't set an alarm, keep it on do not disturb, turn it off entirely}</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">2: Stay in PJ's all day and do absolutely nothing. {Devotional/Bible time}</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">3: Let the kids watch TV all day {So they leave you alone}</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">4: Do some light cleaning {Maybe a small project that you have been putting off.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">5: Journal {Do a brain dump of all the thoughts and feelings that are stressing you out}<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">6: Take a shower/bath and binge watch something on your personal device. {Top it off with some kind of dessert}<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Some go this week. Some have another week or so. <br /><br />I now have so much more appreciation for teachers. Every year there has been new things I’ve learned that they do that has me in awe. First with remote learning and how difficult that was just for my kids but the lengths the teachers went was so amazing. And how quickly they adapted to the new norm. <br /><br />Fast forward to last year when I started working at a daycare. Man! That can be so exhausting. Towards the end of the year I took over the preschool class and was actually teaching more. I am definitely not a teacher but I am a mom so that definitely helped. A lot of work and planning went into it. I’m so thankful for the people who have the great ideas and put them on Pinterest.<br /><br />Here we are at the start of a new school year. I had the whole summer off. I know it will be my last here before moving again. So I know this is short lived. But I have been busting my butt with my co-lead teacher in preparation for this first week of school. Printing curriculum, classroom setup, logistics, schedules, organizing closets, and cabinets. <br /><br />I accidentally revealed to everyone that I’m an organizer and I’ve been tasked with such things already. It’s been insane but I’m glad I can help others not be so stressed. I am exhausted!! <br />I’m not even teaching the hard stuff like “real” teachers! <br /><br />Shout out to all the teachers that I know. As well as the rest of them. This is no easy job. 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I guarantee they need it already. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>meadows and reedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09707686421036536003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264507743548992638.post-80383448410383244552022-07-13T15:45:00.004-04:002022-07-13T15:45:44.834-04:00Here we go again<p style="text-align: left;">As I’m writing this my room is a disaster. Full of clothes, suitcases, gear, etc. I can’t even see the floor. <br />I’m checking off things off the list and stressing and worrying about what is going to go wrong while I live that single mom life…. Again. <br /><br />No this is not a divorce post, or even a deployment post. This is just a weird chapter in our lives that we swore we would never do. We chose to live separately while he does the Sgt Major academy. A year long school in Texas. <br />We never would’ve chose this if our lives weren’t where they are now. <br /><br />The kids are getting older and have a routine, a system. And on the backend of covid and remote learning and all that came after that. Uprooting and moving for a year just to turn around and move again.<br /><br />So, here we are. Dreading the move, yet wanting to get it over with. I am treating it like a deployment in my head. It makes it easier that way. But also planning out our visits through the months, busying our schedule with activities and what not. It definitely makes the time go by faster. <br /><br />Now I’m off for another getaway. Going to the mountains with my man for an early anniversary trip. <br /><br />I highly recommend doing that with your spouse. Prioritize your time alone together. Even if it’s not a big trip just a weekend or week or whatever. Even if you need to do a <b>"stay-cation"</b>. Go someplace within a couple hours but do something you’ve never done. Life is too short to just sit at home doing the same old thing. 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been there for a bit now that the sun is out I've been cleaning out the
fridge, the bathrooms. I'm starting a pile! HUGE PILE of clothes to get
rid of. My closet has become quite overwhelming at this point. I need
things to go like yesterday. I am starting to feel like a hoarder. </p><p>Since I have the summer off Spring cleaning has turned into a summer purge at this point. It's ridiculous. I'm getting rid of so much stuff. Things i've held onto for years whether its clothes or kids toys or whatever. If we haven't used it its out! </p><p>Maybe we will end up living that minimalist lifestyle. I don't even feel like we have that much stuff. But when it's all piled together it just gets out of hand so fast. With another move on the horizon for us I hate just moving it from one house to another house. Never even pulling it out of a box. </p><p>If you are interested in the clothes from any of my outfits. Check out my closet on Poshmark<br /></p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://poshmark.com/closet/meadowsandreeds" target="_blank">SHOP HERE </a><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdGOXk-x_IPwNNJT0NLkPjen5D_XtY99t5bR92w1dN6cDSUkaX-p2DUx4E12NKU7zhmxZeKX_yZVen12uxo5-N-SKiwRbQjTnLDGPjwcDBFtQd9MZRSHUJSktxVGWMUhuqfxmcwExm9QLqcWgzfNQh1a3oIklmkQcIqqHibaLSrjFRmKk5QIHMC4mDsQ=s5472" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdGOXk-x_IPwNNJT0NLkPjen5D_XtY99t5bR92w1dN6cDSUkaX-p2DUx4E12NKU7zhmxZeKX_yZVen12uxo5-N-SKiwRbQjTnLDGPjwcDBFtQd9MZRSHUJSktxVGWMUhuqfxmcwExm9QLqcWgzfNQh1a3oIklmkQcIqqHibaLSrjFRmKk5QIHMC4mDsQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhth3iyQq9CCpBecK3ZYJ6Ins7MdUkTNtYOu6IHApAhK5o1iA43dC0xOPXxow2S7Qy0bgjxisauocB4a85Erc-d0DTcvwIK-O3zFTpoEl9aj-FeRAN9L4aS2_Q4DjYGd6aeXxSSebXS3ew6Bt2incp2BWAkes15g1rEwNjFgs9fnkBpzLNeQZuYRHh9dA=s5472" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Probably going to be the most difficult one. <br />I’m hoping and praying it won’t be. </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />Being an Army wife is always a roller coaster ride. We never really know what’s next. Things can change at the drop of a hat. Everything is always temporary. There is more times apart usually then there are times together. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGcOJ9ll9MbSHPQPOb6BpFda6z86uQv_4yh8NrA07sC2tf-Xxvum2v78c0wGtpLXC7TxzqHWdtCjOVWAeKoD1Uh0EYFQx-D8P2Kr7JaxQXvnApQWC6Lj4z-keEiVLyzmdq9eRe2WeyfVokNeGoxtwsH9tuAzRm1LRiQVhC9Zz66zWpoxCM08YCywvtFA/s5472/IMG_3574.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGcOJ9ll9MbSHPQPOb6BpFda6z86uQv_4yh8NrA07sC2tf-Xxvum2v78c0wGtpLXC7TxzqHWdtCjOVWAeKoD1Uh0EYFQx-D8P2Kr7JaxQXvnApQWC6Lj4z-keEiVLyzmdq9eRe2WeyfVokNeGoxtwsH9tuAzRm1LRiQVhC9Zz66zWpoxCM08YCywvtFA/s16000/IMG_3574.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzOdBumh7TTDVg7ORUWh9XlvxHvoRmw2Q1Gxi08-a__PjkGvy3xdIQl4WXWIXe3GbkcSVP_kdmVTWp4tYJaP3HFdK4e4lLoNaypqRr2C0CLkIG2d1MwvqKV4dxuJun1hS2jzsOL-ns6Ql8tm1bshr3kul8PdTAc5ouHuEFqDLXlw-F9eryhKPe4XPFg/s5472/IMG_3578.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzOdBumh7TTDVg7ORUWh9XlvxHvoRmw2Q1Gxi08-a__PjkGvy3xdIQl4WXWIXe3GbkcSVP_kdmVTWp4tYJaP3HFdK4e4lLoNaypqRr2C0CLkIG2d1MwvqKV4dxuJun1hS2jzsOL-ns6Ql8tm1bshr3kul8PdTAc5ouHuEFqDLXlw-F9eryhKPe4XPFg/s16000/IMG_3578.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0FyIE1tf2nK0zgSMRc2zXpRuUXpPWwZrX9z999qZF6SGWNjNTN6zHXrc-cikGuNuypaXAYkHxu5iBaHNcRygi6w8Lwd7asDAALUcaVTCBt-HKknDU5ixOgQVSvWEZQutXfszOWwcI90bWx0gq7xJfemAt-ECi5c6YW4wEYkqfro0Q-bRWt0dbow7jtQ/s5472/IMG_3583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0FyIE1tf2nK0zgSMRc2zXpRuUXpPWwZrX9z999qZF6SGWNjNTN6zHXrc-cikGuNuypaXAYkHxu5iBaHNcRygi6w8Lwd7asDAALUcaVTCBt-HKknDU5ixOgQVSvWEZQutXfszOWwcI90bWx0gq7xJfemAt-ECi5c6YW4wEYkqfro0Q-bRWt0dbow7jtQ/s16000/IMG_3583.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7UEl6DwolEMc47tKrjJ_wCZZed80FxzI4BBZLt7r6Rj3JTYMI0sE_J1OUCG0Ma-3Jp9Oiu79XvR-I4_7o07l2q71vBlh6OAmWmA4WxHLeDfaW_1Q6dPSamQrpa5c_TO0jrXLg52iqB_VC3fXQQ6oFPHohFrzd2rPox8AH8IZWK_CQXWUbhbydBwreLw/s5472/IMG_3613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7UEl6DwolEMc47tKrjJ_wCZZed80FxzI4BBZLt7r6Rj3JTYMI0sE_J1OUCG0Ma-3Jp9Oiu79XvR-I4_7o07l2q71vBlh6OAmWmA4WxHLeDfaW_1Q6dPSamQrpa5c_TO0jrXLg52iqB_VC3fXQQ6oFPHohFrzd2rPox8AH8IZWK_CQXWUbhbydBwreLw/s16000/IMG_3613.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-eTCgfFN0y-Job86UKSRAQHkXUT-jtfbxGl7Hfmzi9quVXkWonqv4aHOVPtJPXulDGefVXZ7yGKVfmAml6yEn593J3ZQjzHc0LzRjz5J5TCcQYmDznzl7joyaAqQ7E_9SOfGUougFLwj1vX2124u7oAglSW2iWpRLMYqGahuuzh8bkyEamuUIBqpKcQ/s5472/IMG_3619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-eTCgfFN0y-Job86UKSRAQHkXUT-jtfbxGl7Hfmzi9quVXkWonqv4aHOVPtJPXulDGefVXZ7yGKVfmAml6yEn593J3ZQjzHc0LzRjz5J5TCcQYmDznzl7joyaAqQ7E_9SOfGUougFLwj1vX2124u7oAglSW2iWpRLMYqGahuuzh8bkyEamuUIBqpKcQ/s16000/IMG_3619.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br />This time we made the decision but we are still nervous about it. Second guessing constantly if it was the smartest, and best decision we could’ve made. <br /><br />The hubby will be heading down to Texas for Sgt Major Academy and we have decided to stay behind in Colorado and not go with him. This is just a school so it’s only for the school year (well basically year). I don’t know why the Army doesn’t treat it like a school where they just go and come back. But it was considered as a PCS move (permanent change of station). So we were required to move with him for just a year. That means change schools, move our whole house, change doctors etc. Then when the year was up move to an entirely new place all over again. You see the problem here. The kids are in school. Our daughter being in middle school that’s a huge deal for her because she’s at that age. She would have to change schools for 8th grade then move again and start high school all over again. It doesn’t seem ideal at all. <br />In Colorado we are settled we have a church home and church family. We have support and the kids have friends. <br /><br />In my head I’m trying to think of it as a deployment but with perks because he can come visit during breaks. Hopefully on 4 day weekends as well. We will keep busy during the school year too. I have a busy workload. Hopefully the kids will be in some kind of activities and we will just take it a day at a time. <br /><br />Then when it’s all done with. We will find out where we will be moving next and hopefully it will be our last move and we can get ready for retirement.<br /><br />These are all the hopes but sometimes things don’t go as planned.<br /><br />Separation is never easy. I wish we didn’t have to choose this but it seemed the better option out of two really crappy options. Much like the presidential election (HA!) So here we are gearing up for another year apart. <br /><br />Pray for us and our little family. <br /></p>meadows and reedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09707686421036536003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264507743548992638.post-31402279059766740032022-04-22T18:51:00.007-04:002022-04-22T20:09:42.423-04:00Things I learned in my 30's ....so far<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZPSRyraS_6jiOBAsTcuTpjmXVgcdR9Q07sWS57i28QHfBPoIRQf8BgwMZsPqeA_OqSTwFimyMslOrwmc7eNkFf_dsWQxMqhZM2mgJYmPVoXngBK7XAOBHq1fXPUxVy-cr4LVnYe-GQVJgNYz4kH1RuJ7GwjKp0pnLGTo1Y8-pNpy3r1GyMUvFMN9uKA/s4852/IMG_3465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4852" data-original-width="3235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZPSRyraS_6jiOBAsTcuTpjmXVgcdR9Q07sWS57i28QHfBPoIRQf8BgwMZsPqeA_OqSTwFimyMslOrwmc7eNkFf_dsWQxMqhZM2mgJYmPVoXngBK7XAOBHq1fXPUxVy-cr4LVnYe-GQVJgNYz4kH1RuJ7GwjKp0pnLGTo1Y8-pNpy3r1GyMUvFMN9uKA/s16000/IMG_3465.jpg" /></a></div> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;">I'm fairly new to the 30's gang. Right there in the middle. In fact it's so new that I actually keep forgetting how old I really am. People ask me how old I am and I have to think for a moment before I blurt out the wrong age. My kids are getting to the point where they will gladly remind me of my age and how "old" I am. I don't feel old though, I feel exactly the same age. My mind has just grown, aged like a fine wine I suppose. I appreciate all the lessons learned, all the healing that has gone on throughout the years. </p><p style="text-align: center;">So much so that I wanted to compile a list of things I have learned. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQuzQ1hlUi7bywOZDbOVAa-AOlNdkM-eKm3sslY2SqZPoulZO9qeCZkq212NYrSJmZquObmWXW5MPofT6Gro0Ai3czS9EqBT4ahwlv4CKJLFZEjqe1AwZPTTeAyMXl2b7pi5Tmp1JNSRAaFZRQVIWuVjpvi5aoYoVwsltzEM4AknrgmHSzUVBPZ5aTQ/s5472/IMG_3551.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQuzQ1hlUi7bywOZDbOVAa-AOlNdkM-eKm3sslY2SqZPoulZO9qeCZkq212NYrSJmZquObmWXW5MPofT6Gro0Ai3czS9EqBT4ahwlv4CKJLFZEjqe1AwZPTTeAyMXl2b7pi5Tmp1JNSRAaFZRQVIWuVjpvi5aoYoVwsltzEM4AknrgmHSzUVBPZ5aTQ/s16000/IMG_3551.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">*I have learned that there is no competition. Each person was given skills, talents, etc and in Gods timing for them that's when they will succeed in what is meant for them and their life.</p><p style="text-align: center;">*Stay in your lane. Mind your business. Pay attention to what's going on in your own life. Don't worry about what other people are doing.</p><p style="text-align: center;">*Everything you tend to not like about yourself or that you are insecure about will end up being cool or trendy after awhile. So don't sweat it!</p><p style="text-align: center;">*Stay away from toxic, unhealthy relationships/friendships they will suck all the joy out of your life. </p><p style="text-align: center;">*Boundaries are so important. Figure yours out and stick to them. </p><p style="text-align: center;">*Having good friends that will check you and hold you accountable is a good thing! </p><p style="text-align: center;">*Don't be afraid to try new things and go to new places. There's so much out there in the world that we are meant to experience. Don't let fear hold you back.</p><p style="text-align: center;">*It's ok to not have a credit card, car loans, etc. Don't feel like you have to keep up with other people. Slow and steady wins the race.</p><p style="text-align: center;">*Trust in your gifts they were given to YOU for a reason. Don't doubt yourself you have a story to tell, that will inspire others.</p><p style="text-align: center;">*Stress will literally make you sick and take years off of your life. </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">* If you make fun of yourself, or put yourself down. You are giving everyone else permission to do so too. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I know that I am not done learning things. There's so much more in life, more people to learn from. Take the time to learn, see, hear, absorb, and heal.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Cheers to the 30's club!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>meadows and reedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09707686421036536003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264507743548992638.post-32226104681369990852022-04-07T13:30:00.015-04:002022-04-07T13:30:00.192-04:00 Cruise Tips from a first timer (Norwegian)<p style="text-align: center;"><span> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBZFNd3-8GIwlW-HmUcGb7jbvChKf5nvMRAchiQVq8chfKLMBrl5OFTNoVvrXa1eTzuDIW5Ioi27d-EtuO5H6Z7U1diZV2ElZNilZBH1FYVvUd-F6oHJuKfTicfgBUCB5o8XtFTC57uohj9hSzMJGkidj9eQsNa-oGygBrDbllaFWHlUGA3gdwjCRDA/s2000/white%20modern%20good%20Morning%20(Flyer).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBZFNd3-8GIwlW-HmUcGb7jbvChKf5nvMRAchiQVq8chfKLMBrl5OFTNoVvrXa1eTzuDIW5Ioi27d-EtuO5H6Z7U1diZV2ElZNilZBH1FYVvUd-F6oHJuKfTicfgBUCB5o8XtFTC57uohj9hSzMJGkidj9eQsNa-oGygBrDbllaFWHlUGA3gdwjCRDA/s16000/white%20modern%20good%20Morning%20(Flyer).png" /></a></div><span> </span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span> <br />As we are getting into spring break and summer vacation plans. I thought I would compile a list of tips specifically for Norwegian. I've only cruised with Norwegian but these can probably be for any cruise line. If you are planning on flying to a destination then jumping on the cruise you are already spending a ton of money. You want to save most of your money for shopping, eating local food (they don't have that on the ship) </span><br /><span></span><br /><span><b>1.</b> <b><i>NO</i></b> on buying an internet package. You have wifi to at least text, pictures don't really go through on the ship (iMessage only). But you’re so busy doing activities, eating and exploring at ports it’s not necessary. Some ports have WIFI and you can do all your internet or social media posts there. If you absolutely can’t live without just do the social media package. Then you can at least DM, Facebook message those who you can’t text.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span><b>2. </b>Stateroom with a balcony is the way to go! Plenty of room for two people. If you were going as a family I would get adjoining rooms or a suite. It would feel too crowded. Unless you don’t plan on staying in your room at all. I'm claustrophobic and the idea of a small enclosed room with no windows or small window gave me anxiety. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTpDr3BcFBPUw7I0GhCR9EUp5Y1jC9iO-cnPM1aA5IhFVmi5VqF3M-zUwmlzAHAEyQtTA3IaHZtDIH7jOukeFdViuDrTXVkhJLwtI1h_rj-9M8p7NLEpehdAU5sxUnBd5xQ6H8KlXmhnxAt7fVHE9UQoUu6UmtJKpdhD7rrcSsEYJCORMNneUFZfyOcQ/s5472/IMG_3446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTpDr3BcFBPUw7I0GhCR9EUp5Y1jC9iO-cnPM1aA5IhFVmi5VqF3M-zUwmlzAHAEyQtTA3IaHZtDIH7jOukeFdViuDrTXVkhJLwtI1h_rj-9M8p7NLEpehdAU5sxUnBd5xQ6H8KlXmhnxAt7fVHE9UQoUu6UmtJKpdhD7rrcSsEYJCORMNneUFZfyOcQ/s16000/IMG_3446.jpg" /></a></span></div><span><br /> </span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span> </span><br /><span><b>3. </b>Packages: Specialty dining. Not worth it. you get plenty of complimentary food and it’s decent and different atmosphere in those places. Buffet style, casual pub restaurant, fancy evening. You can save your money for the local fare etc. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAbtUtD-Jkc_k_pv0LBfeYWf5trpWlv5JfY9WBrHLSn4xBOzTOhOalKJKVYILumu9G8PiF0aPUNZIvgSgs0UD_yCD10l07g1iIqiVtC_8_jrASKVyFPDl_npgp5bWsklFuLzrIMoIGKPTbSdyd6CL9SoDnbW5NJ6Q16HT8-PCX5vfEtFhP0_wsTT9qg/s4032/IMG_6813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAbtUtD-Jkc_k_pv0LBfeYWf5trpWlv5JfY9WBrHLSn4xBOzTOhOalKJKVYILumu9G8PiF0aPUNZIvgSgs0UD_yCD10l07g1iIqiVtC_8_jrASKVyFPDl_npgp5bWsklFuLzrIMoIGKPTbSdyd6CL9SoDnbW5NJ6Q16HT8-PCX5vfEtFhP0_wsTT9qg/w480-h640/IMG_6813.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></div><span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I’m not a drinker and the hubby is on occasion. But you have to get the package for everyone in your room, if they are under 21 they have to get a soda package. While the idea sounds awesome. It doesn’t really pay for itself. $99 a day per person. So that's 11 beers in a day or Speciality drinks for a 7 day cruise? $700 per person if I’m not mistaken. Not enough time. Especially if you are on a tour most of the day. And soda is cheaper then that. Best idea if you are going to drink is make yourself an alcohol budget and pay for for an occasional drink on board. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span> </span><br /><span><b>5.</b> Shore excursions. There are pros and cons to these tours. It can be hard if you like the freedom to do your own thing. Majority of the time is spent driving on the bus. Which can be nice but when you only have so much time on a port it can be constricting. However, with the tours the tour guide always has stories and local tips and information. Also you can skip some lines for tickets because they get them for you and leads your group away from the crowds. We didn’t buy tours separately which you can do there just wasn’t time and with Covid we stuck with the cruise line. If there was a problem or we were late the ship would wait for us. It’s not guaranteed otherwise. Some ports have shuttle busses that will take you close to town or into town every ten minutes. Some places are close enough to walk into. With the shopping and restaurants close by. Just be back in enough time to board the ship. <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span>6. </span></b>This tip was from our amazing travel agent. Wherever you are going especially an overseas cruise. Get there a day before and leave a day after the cruise ends. It felt like everyone came straight the airport to board and then rushed to get the airport after the cruise was done. We didn't skip too many lines at the airport, but we definitely had a great time having those extra relaxing hours to see the sites some more and have some amazing Greek food that we wouldn't have been able to.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>7. </b> Covid might be lessening up now but check your specific cruise line, and airline about mask mandates. In the summer the disposable ones were a lifesaver. I have a cotton one but in that heat it was just too much. The cruise required us to wear the masks in every populated area unless you were eating and drinking. Plus if you lose one its no big deal. Just stock up on those. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>8. </b>They play a lot of the same stuff on the stateroom TV's. But I always travel with my ipad and download movies or shows on Netflix or Amazon that we can watch and not worry about getting wifi.<b> 8b. </b>Don't forget to get a travel pass for your cell phone. Keep it on airplane mode until you need it. Iphone users stay connected to wifi so you can just send messages and call when you need to. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>9. </b>My favorite things I bought before the cruise. I did so much research since it was my first time. Some were good suggestions some I could've done without. </p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086ZR6M3D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">A combination fan/power bank/ flashlight. </a>It was so hot everywhere, especially in the crowds. This one was very lightweight and compact that it can easily fit in a backpack or pocket.</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H2QVS31/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Anti-theft backpack!</a> I got a large that fit my Ipa. It has lots of hidden compartments and comes in different colors. </li><li><a href="https://www.dollartree.com/printed-fashion-lanyards-22-in/262697" target="_blank">Lanyards. </a>just picked these up at the dollar tree. Perfect for carrying around your ID cards they give you for the cruise. You have to use these for everything, food, entrance to ship, etc. A lanyard is a great way to keep from losing it. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083TDYY2W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Luggage tags.</a> These long ones are meant for your cruise ship tags. They don't really tell you that beforehand. I wouldn't have known if I didn't see a youtube video about it. </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SSKDKRZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Packing cubes.</a> I LOVE These I have used these for every trip now and I need to get more. They have handles that make it easier to grab if you have one specific thing like pajamas. It was able to fit so much stuff in them.</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SSKDKRZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Jewelry organizer. </a>This was a trip I wanted to accessorize. Especially at some of the ports like Mykonos everyone is so fashionable. This cute little bag was so cute and fit so much. I even got a matching charger bag (later) that fits all my phone chargers and headphones. </li></ol><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b> 10. </b>Take all the pictures and all the videos. But also take time to be present, and just enjoy the places you are at. EAT ALL THE FOOD! Sometimes more than one desserts! Go see the shows because they are free! Play the games! We had such a blast and would probably do a cruise again!</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCR3AGpfFsgm2tFAZGoh1M2S1DXy2wzB4mmQfOfJIQO-wRjXa58dur53Gvub0pudgvTOATv5UQ0lPs21U-WLpFYUHOkBSVrpQcEA4aj-TI5cEmbTlFXRbTCp3Mvf-_iLz_oXowFgwWNjgRrI8iCOgXl8htwcd-UO0JdDb-NblRG7x-qz8qxbSiV_FVyg/s4032/IMG_6537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCR3AGpfFsgm2tFAZGoh1M2S1DXy2wzB4mmQfOfJIQO-wRjXa58dur53Gvub0pudgvTOATv5UQ0lPs21U-WLpFYUHOkBSVrpQcEA4aj-TI5cEmbTlFXRbTCp3Mvf-_iLz_oXowFgwWNjgRrI8iCOgXl8htwcd-UO0JdDb-NblRG7x-qz8qxbSiV_FVyg/w480-h640/IMG_6537.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>meadows and reedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09707686421036536003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264507743548992638.post-40795984913068964702022-03-29T18:38:00.020-04:002022-03-31T16:49:41.127-04:00Women supporting women<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9k0nJiCsxp6JSyXkDfYsgsjkEGvGZa51jYlrKaBAXDI3PlNhDkps6YonTw4F1Wt9h34qcDkLy6RacNVk5gqt7ftFbx7B7fyk2t7Gu9bqUcJVj54DgQXC-FpKBt2iWf8mx8XRKk_8fdKZBc4LFJ1VeObcRcFoAI_ePB27i4RpFKLqVI6-5vAZY0R-Gow=s5472" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9k0nJiCsxp6JSyXkDfYsgsjkEGvGZa51jYlrKaBAXDI3PlNhDkps6YonTw4F1Wt9h34qcDkLy6RacNVk5gqt7ftFbx7B7fyk2t7Gu9bqUcJVj54DgQXC-FpKBt2iWf8mx8XRKk_8fdKZBc4LFJ1VeObcRcFoAI_ePB27i4RpFKLqVI6-5vAZY0R-Gow=s16000" style="height: auto; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; width: auto;" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I've
been thinking a lot about the term "Women supporting women". In my
entire life I have only had a few friends who really embodied that term.
Ones who will go above and beyond to show support for you, be your biggest
cheerleader. Free of jealousy, comparison, and drama. Why is that so
hard to find? Why is it a term so hard to grasp for women. I know there
is the part where you don't feel good enough where you are at. Whether
its professionally, physically, spiritually etc. There's always going to
be that mentality tucked down deep down inside, that someone is better
than you or that they have a life that you want. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's time to break free of that mindset and get to working on yourself. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I
think when we are fulfilled in our own lives, focused on doing what God
has called us to do, then we can't even see what other people are
doing. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">After a very difficult month. I realize even more now the importance of having your people. There's no time for us women to cause problems with each other. Not when we are dealing with our own day to day stuff, or dealing with real life issues. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It goes back to the golden rule "Treat others how you want to be treated". Seems simple enough right? <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I completely understand being pitted against one another. Maybe it starts in our youth. You have friends who ditch you because they like someone better. You get dumped for someone else in a relationship. It’s hard to get through those things. I wish it weren’t like this. I wish we could bypass all that time that it takes us to get to the place where we are confident in ourselves. So that we can know that we are worth so much. We are valuable. Maybe that’s the foundation of the issue? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I’m so glad that I have a group of friends who support one another, encourage each other. It takes time to find the right people you can trust, that you feel safe with. Just know that they are out there. 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I don't think I've slept very much. You know those times where you figure out what you are made out of. A test of putting your money where your mouth is. An opportunity to live out the words you have been saying. The words you say out loud to yourself and to the world. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The truth is here we are again. Here we are faced with another difficult thing. Things that don't feel fair, things that make you feel angry. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the thing. </div><div style="text-align: center;">You are allowed to be angry. You are allowed to cry. You are allowed to be scared. </div><div style="text-align: center;">As long as at the end of the day you get back up. </div><div style="text-align: center;">You pull yourself back up from the floor that you've been crying on.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You tell yourself "God I trust in you. Even when I feel like this, I trust in you!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sorry to be vague. But so much is going through my head right now. So many different emotions. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I will just leave you with this verse</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Isaiah 26:3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="text Isa-26-3" id="en-NIV-18134">You will keep in perfect peace</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Isa-26-3">those whose minds are steadfast,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Isa-26-3">because they trust in you.</span></span></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwZv-tR49GCLuIvdNmNYECByKTUi-slN1aYIdZ6jdUHC1-kDOOE0VvjIhnk1eQYEvvr2O6aQZuPqedyDxWLzV7aq4TeByu9uQuef3_x5th1X0dDz7lzKoyPBM_zMXGpvmHZV1TBO2h-j0xoOSQjxcEAF6sx9iFr5JTcURFTzYpu7FNqtnz5W9XYIDmRA=s5472" style="margin-left: 1em; 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You know how it goes "adulting" on the weekends. I miss those days where work wasn't on my mind all the time. Or I didn't organize my schedule correctly and I am playing catch up. Or I plan too many social gatherings on the weekdays. </div><div style="text-align: center;">While I go figure that out! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Check this Saturday outfit out.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you are relaxing on this lovely holiday weekend. 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February is halfway through and It just keeps getting busier. I just wanted to do a quick post for Valentines Day to remind you that you are loved! Whether you are in a relationship or not. You are loved!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I just hope that you be encouraged today, that you find the joy in whatever you are doing. Life is too short to be negative all the time. Find something to make you smile today. 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Now that we are back full force into life and busyness. Especially with the new year getting those goals crushed etc. Sometimes it can tend to feel like like a lot. I know I promised myself that I would lessen up. But I am still adding to my plate. I am not getting ahead of schedule. I wish time would slow down. Maybe, even that I work faster, or not need as much rest. But I guess that is the point. So, here I am being super transparent that I am still struggling with this myself. </p><p style="text-align: center;">It's hard to have big dreams, and big goals. I know last time I talked about making lists etc. But my list keeps getting bigger and bigger. My ideas are flowing now and they won't let me sleep. </p><p style="text-align: center;">With that said I have really appreciated this advice that was given to me several months ago. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd8ZCkt7hFVNz5sg3lqy_qoRKsj2BKTWpuN30D9eaKpXaOfwgh4eZwO3SYYMr3g3VzXYCS9QMEAyTs1i7uvjtd2gM0yG07PXwl9ARtCBEecUqvLnoVVH_6HbEFsE-LbU9zUXYNmB5i_NdCQ5M18y48QCbZl4uPJPgiBLAiSMTExuXnZSutUl-sNQ4rgw=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd8ZCkt7hFVNz5sg3lqy_qoRKsj2BKTWpuN30D9eaKpXaOfwgh4eZwO3SYYMr3g3VzXYCS9QMEAyTs1i7uvjtd2gM0yG07PXwl9ARtCBEecUqvLnoVVH_6HbEFsE-LbU9zUXYNmB5i_NdCQ5M18y48QCbZl4uPJPgiBLAiSMTExuXnZSutUl-sNQ4rgw=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Take a minute to do these things and then get back at it. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Hope this helps you as well. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>meadows and reedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09707686421036536003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264507743548992638.post-12703220877136649152022-01-20T17:04:00.001-05:002022-01-20T17:04:16.232-05:00Love/Hate relationships<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbGSpiWorB8Mpmw-0Wd5uKDcOc-o5YxAw6v-AYCqC6ESPeGeEYIdAA811Pv2bhOf0BsDK2_PKAzZcwgsWLsOPhSAxHrOlyGDILRJOqN4IrXjvaJsSc3yaPnuPJFGO93sleT-ewyP1Vhw5dtH9NanXf1qDi5Wic5hMFoWg-lSiUgJnG8v1z5UIqkJbcOA=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdet5U575fLnzQE0nUrsFvyJE1smJExDLSnSBj7CTBB8ZR9tPo70s5ePLxC8tMV4NorKGHyliNG6l5r8EZvA5k_-b0usZtdXXltP5aLbledm73vUBSFgmcKBAsILuyd-Bq-JRTfY_0QxwdpQDQ0CkBDZMVAsSOiuZ3y6yrRiWVaQEeaEuLU2fSe9hy_g=s4825" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4825" data-original-width="3217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdet5U575fLnzQE0nUrsFvyJE1smJExDLSnSBj7CTBB8ZR9tPo70s5ePLxC8tMV4NorKGHyliNG6l5r8EZvA5k_-b0usZtdXXltP5aLbledm73vUBSFgmcKBAsILuyd-Bq-JRTfY_0QxwdpQDQ0CkBDZMVAsSOiuZ3y6yrRiWVaQEeaEuLU2fSe9hy_g=s16000" /></a></div> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;">The older I get the more this becomes apparent. The more that I see the
effects of social media makes me want to break up with it once and for
all. I may have spoken on this topic already. The changes never stick
because we aren't retraining our brains to think differently. Whether
you are addicted to the scroll or constantly being made to feel bad
about yourself from the constant comparison. We can't stop we love to
look at the pretty pictures. The places we want to go. The houses we
want to have. The clothes we want, the body we want. The social life
that seems to be more interesting and entertaining then our own. The
personality that we wish we had if we could just get over the anxiety.
The creativity we wish came so naturally. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUnENMSxkYPXRgqTJ5GeXvqgydVS1ZPzuALyDF3msabzpqx-M1MKy-O3pa2HhC2TrByph8h3hChgQurNGUcJ8gjOaevpO_dzQTKHZc_EMVYuy-ZbU0sVmvNh0Rq1uy34LEoQ4IO897OgKtBfMoXuuBRtapBMLqHf6x6UHJRwj_hyCn-RSs6hOn0Tk1nQ=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUnENMSxkYPXRgqTJ5GeXvqgydVS1ZPzuALyDF3msabzpqx-M1MKy-O3pa2HhC2TrByph8h3hChgQurNGUcJ8gjOaevpO_dzQTKHZc_EMVYuy-ZbU0sVmvNh0Rq1uy34LEoQ4IO897OgKtBfMoXuuBRtapBMLqHf6x6UHJRwj_hyCn-RSs6hOn0Tk1nQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif7xDZ4hBlonRmUC6ZRRIofPbwbCcoXQIbb2jpacysDTd1UiNGcJy8w3l3L6sRB8sRcLJ1IHYPjvjbIihsVhiMmCSoi7vdCLhY3QvS3WDnxBbryUzoJk2L-Ctkw3E2__eJP3SnE8QV144Tw69f05ZsmcoVws7qnt7xHOMAiu2R33q7104MiaskszMdaw=s5472" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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us wanting. Forces us into discontentment. Nothing is ever enough for
us. It's a struggle even for the most content person. It's been around
for ages. Since pre-school days. You wanted the toy that the other kid
had even if you had a handful already. "Keeping up with the Jones's" was
relevant in the early 90's. It made those housewives and middle age
guys go crazy. </p><p style="text-align: center;">We
desperately need to put on this armor every morning. Finding joy and
contentment in our present life. "Comparison is the thief of joy". That
phrase is pure truth. It threatens to steal our identity, our mental
health. Isn't that worth protecting. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I
encourage you to take your time to really take a look at your habits.
Really try to understand what your triggers are and take those social
media breaks. A life of peace, contentment and joy is worth way more
than keeping up with everyones' false, perfectly curated content. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="ILfuVd"><span class="hgKElc">Philippians 4:11. “<b>Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content</b>.” <br /></span></span></p><div class="col-md-12">
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<b class="indent-1">Matthew6:25-26 </b>“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat
or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than
food, and the body more than clothes?
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Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in
barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more
valuable than they? </span></div><div class="scripture"><span> </span></div><div class="scripture"><span><span><b class="indent-1"> </b></span></span></div><div class="scripture"><span><span><b class="indent-1">Hebrews 13:5</b> Keep your lives free from the
love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
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</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="ILfuVd"><span class="hgKElc"> </span></span></p>meadows and reedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09707686421036536003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2264507743548992638.post-88198524764200455172022-01-14T13:35:00.000-05:002022-01-14T13:35:35.543-05:00{Fashion} Floral Peasant Dress/ pros and cons of listmaking<div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieOYk-9A7xhug2nX0aLkcdGk16-DWsmNDadioJJYrBwRytaVMzRyGHTU2NFsdaP7BDhqdR6rN3nt81NIQfqvy_xx7jFF62mG4ypqEepN4zqxL4ykXb9F44NE9TLM7zDu611iwxOaIcu_bHawbYZNFr0ZT5hofpIRLD3ksusvXtlIF-Fb2hWH4aA4m0lw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieOYk-9A7xhug2nX0aLkcdGk16-DWsmNDadioJJYrBwRytaVMzRyGHTU2NFsdaP7BDhqdR6rN3nt81NIQfqvy_xx7jFF62mG4ypqEepN4zqxL4ykXb9F44NE9TLM7zDu611iwxOaIcu_bHawbYZNFr0ZT5hofpIRLD3ksusvXtlIF-Fb2hWH4aA4m0lw=s16000" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> You know what has been in my head a lot lately. Lists. Always with the lists. It came to my attention last night and into this morning as me and the hubby finished a show on our Netflix list and I was able to take it off. I'm not sure why I am this way actually. You put a list in front of me and I have to do those things on the list. Netflix titles it "My list" well that just makes me want to watch everything on there so I can check it off. This can be good and it can be bad. I did a little research on it. The positive is making lists motivate you. It helps you focus and when you cross those things you feel a sense of accomplishment. A visual, tangible thing that you can see. Also, it's a great way if you are feeling stressed by all the tasks you have to do, it really helps to be able to brain dump them on a piece of paper so you can easily see them and get them done. I feel like those are the main reasons I do the lists. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The bad however, it's hard to be present. You are always thinking of either making lists or checking things off your list. It's easy to become obsessed with feeling productive. I am definitely guilty of those things. It's hard to stop in the middle of being productive to eat food, or go to the bathroom. You feel like you are on a roll and you can't stop. You want to keep the flow of thought, creativity, and all those great things. If it gets interrupted you lose it all. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That can also be the result of a creative person though too. Still figuring that all out. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Some good advice that I did hear in terms of being productive and list making. Is make shorter lists. A list of 3-5 things to only accomplish that day. That will help to make the list less overwhelming as well. Have I taken this advice yet? No ...not at all. My list just keeps getting longer. I even find myself doing things and getting them done but they weren't on my list. So I will actually write them on my lists just so I can check them off. It's still being productive right? So, why not?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are you obsessed with making lists like I am?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Or are you normal? Please tell me I'm not the only one?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Side note:</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to add more interesting content with my outfit posts. So this is todays outfit. A floral peasant dress. Paired with a leather moto jacket, faux leather booties, and fedora fat. <br /></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIDS7j3Gm_6Wy8bN4KjRH3YLn5d8KIThE7D3A0kAXNfAoweB8t05PUodzpPyZEj-FUZptPOC_7qG3a9e2AwzhDU1HD6xS7l_yfcJa_WfJBlUfKY-XhX-m5P1h7jOvJcaBMfTkJw-AqzIk1vZTZX1lXpFSxMsCovXfvUUuDHivbvYf4pEUg2m3g0b-Qtg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIDS7j3Gm_6Wy8bN4KjRH3YLn5d8KIThE7D3A0kAXNfAoweB8t05PUodzpPyZEj-FUZptPOC_7qG3a9e2AwzhDU1HD6xS7l_yfcJa_WfJBlUfKY-XhX-m5P1h7jOvJcaBMfTkJw-AqzIk1vZTZX1lXpFSxMsCovXfvUUuDHivbvYf4pEUg2m3g0b-Qtg=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-I34prhe3-99cIcN3bwIAy8XlE3HUJ9HlaT3cj2M17_1Gj1feucfMDo7uIXnfvlh_zYi843sO3k-0zxs0oFAuVBbDzfM6KTJIZCn6OSs9hyISyoXV2vH2E0lkArPPpaV2jPNjbpeqJ1mb-hIT26tp2NGII5hYCNse7SCfkmFDWol6Un-qzxTf1bVFhw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-I34prhe3-99cIcN3bwIAy8XlE3HUJ9HlaT3cj2M17_1Gj1feucfMDo7uIXnfvlh_zYi843sO3k-0zxs0oFAuVBbDzfM6KTJIZCn6OSs9hyISyoXV2vH2E0lkArPPpaV2jPNjbpeqJ1mb-hIT26tp2NGII5hYCNse7SCfkmFDWol6Un-qzxTf1bVFhw=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicCa7C5f05rhbkpnSR4H3sO0aKB_KMPfNfhYo3gXKr26q4KBc866633NqBVELVlAqkkfr58LSXcoFn8Yh8lKnSdZ0OiHkZ37_53cEjwJGirx2foqQPKZMYXmCL3LDelW--8uUejWSqSzOblAnyicOuRN50jIRAlCmKxtsTsbdx6xwhS0wshyFS8xjNXw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicCa7C5f05rhbkpnSR4H3sO0aKB_KMPfNfhYo3gXKr26q4KBc866633NqBVELVlAqkkfr58LSXcoFn8Yh8lKnSdZ0OiHkZ37_53cEjwJGirx2foqQPKZMYXmCL3LDelW--8uUejWSqSzOblAnyicOuRN50jIRAlCmKxtsTsbdx6xwhS0wshyFS8xjNXw=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWWfqyv4xo--STXr2gMQuAPcDcMD2YxXw7rAuROXJOeB1qsFKu2_Aza1D5fAGv3jxoa6fhG7vubiS8pkR5wdZinxIj2eucDHMBV22hw6BetboE_wQnlcNu_rRdaJJLePruEgRReOPsOqyT9xlez9U7lK1BeaxBCPQ1Rq7JeiOqQIurU_u3vxrk7Qkg8Q=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWWfqyv4xo--STXr2gMQuAPcDcMD2YxXw7rAuROXJOeB1qsFKu2_Aza1D5fAGv3jxoa6fhG7vubiS8pkR5wdZinxIj2eucDHMBV22hw6BetboE_wQnlcNu_rRdaJJLePruEgRReOPsOqyT9xlez9U7lK1BeaxBCPQ1Rq7JeiOqQIurU_u3vxrk7Qkg8Q=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGNm3SLKZjO6yHWiP1ytNx_tXZ4G2nsaiXov5cie1TQ4QORYtV-Cv9xqKm3NX5VBZlAUJ_wi4z7NA5046otKrAq4NQ63HeUVsKA4M3OutqVq2uDJG8Itj0RIveEwfu17jUkScbI6M57m1dikaEIVDvIzS8xhvn5JxjfLeAIBLlMF1uTDLTlbGC9c0nvg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGNm3SLKZjO6yHWiP1ytNx_tXZ4G2nsaiXov5cie1TQ4QORYtV-Cv9xqKm3NX5VBZlAUJ_wi4z7NA5046otKrAq4NQ63HeUVsKA4M3OutqVq2uDJG8Itj0RIveEwfu17jUkScbI6M57m1dikaEIVDvIzS8xhvn5JxjfLeAIBLlMF1uTDLTlbGC9c0nvg=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjiqTc0unkEHbaWLnGi4KAxuoUNX8PRQAMa3LLdc2XXy9IC1vaR0_L__oVuZXUiTqcejnIQlQmIdSk6XoI_KtLIKi37OMLEP2s4ezaJCDOz-3qwDTFbJalojlJTuamhWR3vC88tjQEqya-gpjFudW3bIYfvuBUmFCTC7X-YZfhbMp_Q0hu9RCWXUGnaQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjiqTc0unkEHbaWLnGi4KAxuoUNX8PRQAMa3LLdc2XXy9IC1vaR0_L__oVuZXUiTqcejnIQlQmIdSk6XoI_KtLIKi37OMLEP2s4ezaJCDOz-3qwDTFbJalojlJTuamhWR3vC88tjQEqya-gpjFudW3bIYfvuBUmFCTC7X-YZfhbMp_Q0hu9RCWXUGnaQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /> <p></p></div>meadows and reedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09707686421036536003noreply@blogger.com0