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Europe September 26, 2018

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Did you have spring break travel plans that you ha Did you have spring break travel plans that you had to cancel due to Covid-19? ♦️ I was supposed to go to Colombia, but instead I’m trying to shelter in place as best as I can. ♦️ I decided to create my own spring break at home. I ordered a pool and drank some drinks that reminded me of some past travels. ♦️ I also got some help from my friends and put together a list of some awesome drinks that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. ♦️ Read the blog post for some awesome drinks and travel inspired quarantine. Enjoy your spring break everybody!
Have you ever felt inadequate? Have you ever felt Have you ever felt inadequate? Have you ever felt inadequate because of Instagram? ❤️ I have. I follow so many travel bloggers, and many of them have the most beautiful pictures, in the most amazing outfits. The clothes that these women wear are gorgeous. And they wear them so beautifully. I look at my travel pictures next to theirs. I’m in jeans and tank tops and they’re in floor length, dramatic, gowns that catch the wind and the mood in whatever city they are in just right. ❤️ My logical brain does kick in a little bit when I look at these photos. Seriously, these women hike to the top of mountains and then have a ball gown size dress and a perfect photo. How many bags do they have to check to get all these fantastic ensembles? How much money do they spend to look “perfect”? Are they better than me because of these clothes? Are they worth more as a human being? Is their experience in a city better than mine? ❤️ And I end with the thought that I’d love to have those beautiful pictures, with those beautiful clothes. Clothes that fit the scene just perfectly. I really would. ❤️ But, that’s just not me. I can’t imagine packing dozens of outfits and spending hours getting a photo in unrealistic clothing. No mater how much I’d love to have my travel photos look like they came out of a magazine, it’s not the most important thing to me. I’ve given up the idea of being instagram famous or well known, and I’m okay with that. I will not be unrealistic in my photos. I won’t be someone I’m not. ❤️ In this photo I’m wearing yoga pants from Marshall’s, a rain jacket from Walmart, and a scarf that I bought in Peru for around $5. And I’m happy as a clam. ❤️ What is a perfect Instagram picture? For me, it’s more and more about sharing happiness and beautiful places, and less and less about the clothes that I’m wearing.
Happy 103 birthday to the US National Parks 🏞 i Happy 103 birthday to the US National Parks 🏞 if you can, get out and explore for free today! #optoutside #rei #nationalparksusa #rei1440project
I’ve loved reading ever since I was a little gir I’ve loved reading ever since I was a little girl. I remember devouring the boxcar children and Nancy Drew when I was just starting elementary school. 📚 Then, I moved on to Harry Potter. All those books came out during the summer, and I would faithfully bring my copy of the latest book to Saturday swim meets and spend every second in between events absorbed in Harry’s adventures. 📚 In high school I moved on to the classics, and college explored literature that spanned the globe. 📚 I always love visiting sites of books that I’ve read. Including Twilight. Yes yes, this English teacher loves the twilight books. 📚 This picture is from La Push, near Forks, Washington,because it’s La Push baby, and it was awesome. I didn’t see any vampires, or werewolfs for that matter. But I could feel them behind every tree. 📚 Have you ever been anywhere from your reading adventures?
How I’m feeling in #thailand right now 😉after How I’m feeling in #thailand right now 😉after a 44 hour journey ✈️
The first time I went to the Amsterdam, I hated it The first time I went to the Amsterdam, I hated it. I thought the city was dirty, I didn’t like the red light district, I just wasn’t into the city at all. 🔹 I’ve since been back three times. And every time I go back I like the city more and more. I love the charm, the freedom of the city, the buildings, the flowers, the bikes. I love the history and the culture. 🔹 I’m glad I gave Amsterdam another chance. What cities have you been to multiple times?
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