tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3247438936842833452024-03-14T14:49:07.110-04:00Tha Gabulous LyfeLifestyle Inspiration, Style, Well-BeingG Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.comBlogger301125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-16929664195933550572024-02-04T14:39:00.000-05:002024-02-04T14:39:33.428-05:00Jump into Style without Jumping Out of Budget OOTD!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3CFCpIhzhk6IHkP8WdpzLMbZUOTATQ_rwguar6-dOL5iJxieI0tZeyCNEdO1GdOlQcpdU2Zs1Px4VBUCcOQdAfv_mlGtqRhrzXJ5yyv1IXyaBX78oEZm58P92_u9VEgsVUcdNO60BUgtngQfP9PVh3RpTgKhtXqM2Yxe4flhLNzCnznYJNgm3_eCdPmmz/s3011/IMG_5265%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3011" data-original-width="2321" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3CFCpIhzhk6IHkP8WdpzLMbZUOTATQ_rwguar6-dOL5iJxieI0tZeyCNEdO1GdOlQcpdU2Zs1Px4VBUCcOQdAfv_mlGtqRhrzXJ5yyv1IXyaBX78oEZm58P92_u9VEgsVUcdNO60BUgtngQfP9PVh3RpTgKhtXqM2Yxe4flhLNzCnznYJNgm3_eCdPmmz/w494-h640/IMG_5265%20(1).jpg" width="494" /></a></div><p><span style="text-align: justify;">Hi Dolls, </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Like most people, I like to save money when I can; especially when it comes to clothing. I always want to go with the option that makes my money go farther, which is why I love bargain stores. One of my favorite bargain stores is <a href="https://www.rosesdiscountstores.com/" target="_blank">Roses Discount Store</a> because you can find all kinds of things for your home, furniture, snacks, and even clothing. I've been wearing their clothing for years; they have affordable, trendy clothing for all occasions, even date night! </p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: inherit;">Whether you’re taking yourself on a solo date (the only dates I’ve been going on) or you’re going out on a date night with bae, a jumpsuit is a stylish and comfortable option. They’re figure flattering, easy to style, and versatile. I have a total of four jumpsuits from Roses, ranging from casual to dressy and I love them all. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: inherit;">If you’re looking for an affordable date night look, Roses Discount Store</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: inherit;"> is worth checking out. My jumpsuit and heels totaled under $25, proving that you can slay for less </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: inherit;">without breaking the bank at Roses.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">What’s your favorite bargain store?</span></b></span></div>#sponsored<br style="background-color: white;" /><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/rosesdiscountstores/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#rosesdiscountstores</a><br style="background-color: white;" /><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nocouponsneeded/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#nocouponsneeded</a><p></p>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-41449822525847384922023-12-11T17:45:00.000-05:002023-12-11T17:45:29.868-05:00Great Wine from an Iconic Record Label! 🍷 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWlr43LKHhnkr8ZF4WAjs9sOP2iG-_M_wxSW5yyy_VChI9mW2l4uhx3vYkjJUKp6b4SayW8Xp1Q1NQ4GP-XnEph_ADT_KW5ZTFF0BM7MpO8ogYTsNaK6nO9onXjIGyZFrkSdBkwAU9SObab3hZvQRX8xzAZkiWwwXPDxY98n6-ESH3dp6kBpcq6-O2Jej/s1030/IMG_4434.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1030" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWlr43LKHhnkr8ZF4WAjs9sOP2iG-_M_wxSW5yyy_VChI9mW2l4uhx3vYkjJUKp6b4SayW8Xp1Q1NQ4GP-XnEph_ADT_KW5ZTFF0BM7MpO8ogYTsNaK6nO9onXjIGyZFrkSdBkwAU9SObab3hZvQRX8xzAZkiWwwXPDxY98n6-ESH3dp6kBpcq6-O2Jej/w514-h640/IMG_4434.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hi Dolls,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As you may already know, I love a nice glass of wine and discovering different wines. I joined a wine club last year and it's one of the best decisions I've made. It's really helped me to expand my wine palate while enlightening me on how wines are made. Even though, I'm apart of a wine club, I still like to partake of other wines.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was happy to find out that <a href="https://deathrowrecordswine.com/" target="_blank">Death Row Records Wine</a> released another drop of their limited edition wine duo, California Sparkling and Death Row Records red wine. I'll admit that I was equally shocked and impressed that Death Row Records now has wine. I think that both wines taste good and will bring satisfaction to the most seasoned wine palate. They pair well with 90’s hip hop music, <img alt="😉" aria-label="😉" class="an1" data-emoji="😉" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f609/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> and they’ll be a great addition to your next get together.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="⚡" aria-label="⚡" class="an1" data-emoji="⚡" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/26a1/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />️Interested in purchasing? Click <a href="https://deathrowrecordswine.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Remember, it's here for a good time, not a long time. I'll warn you that the red wine has sold out once before, so if you want it, get it soon. 😀</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUPsGEeECo_zeBn7DuyUvz7NvMcnD0Bq9d36Nzk0zXrvP8hTJYQPcH1VLqBHbkTozoTKN6KCZa8Emfpe12g0QNH5GXOQURhVSQTBqsy3Zi_PWZxSBnlmswW3kc2sO8vzIdNhVDVPRhcoTp8E9a6DPhBMGb4mc_aoJQdHIk6z8A-AsQpYoZbreNbRqBbRR/s4032/IMG_4354.jpg" 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/AVvXsEiaUPsGEeECo_zeBn7DuyUvz7NvMcnD0Bq9d36Nzk0zXrvP8hTJYQPcH1VLqBHbkTozoTKN6KCZa8Emfpe12g0QNH5GXOQURhVSQTBqsy3Zi_PWZxSBnlmswW3kc2sO8vzIdNhVDVPRhcoTp8E9a6DPhBMGb4mc_aoJQdHIk6z8A-AsQpYoZbreNbRqBbRR/w480-h640/IMG_4354.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">If you like wine, what's your fave wine?</span></b></p>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-15053801148821309322023-12-06T17:27:00.000-05:002023-12-06T17:27:09.916-05:00Well-Being ~ It's Time for my Annual Flu Shot<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDMFPttLZgtTKIobV4B3uM4LFe4G0UUZtaxcAsrPntnF57dVNYlSxTrZbCZFZiRuj0tLYPdFISqi0KnMI8pBZN-w-tRiVRmxIWXmr71N0woCq16ThehuaXVGs-3CjpGjLCCzrU7Z1ToLug9gCFk1uv0SC7aQAy6lcAK07idqXYS2Q0ncaYjugARUadErw/s2048/IMG_0014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2041" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDMFPttLZgtTKIobV4B3uM4LFe4G0UUZtaxcAsrPntnF57dVNYlSxTrZbCZFZiRuj0tLYPdFISqi0KnMI8pBZN-w-tRiVRmxIWXmr71N0woCq16ThehuaXVGs-3CjpGjLCCzrU7Z1ToLug9gCFk1uv0SC7aQAy6lcAK07idqXYS2Q0ncaYjugARUadErw/w638-h640/IMG_0014.jpg" width="638" /></a></div>Hi Dolls,<br /><p></p><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s that time of the year when I schedule my annual flu shot. As part of my ongoing well-being journey, I’ve been consistently getting my flu shot annually. Here’s why:</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="🥰" aria-label="🥰" class="an1" data-emoji="🥰" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f970/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />I want to stay healthy so that I don’t miss out any important events in my loved ones lives, like getting dressed up and going out to different events with my mom (pictured).</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="✨" aria-label="✨" class="an1" data-emoji="✨" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/2728/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />The older I get, the longer it takes me to recover from being sick. My last cold lasted for </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">two weeks.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><img alt="😌" aria-label="😌" class="an1" data-emoji="😌" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f60c/32.png" style="font-family: inherit; height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I don’t want to risk getting sick again this season.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="💉" aria-label="💉" class="an1" data-emoji="💉" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f489/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect myself and my loved ones from the flu because it can help lessen the severity of flu symptoms if I do get sick.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="💡" aria-label="💡" class="an1" data-emoji="💡" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f4a1/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />The Facts: Did you know you can still spread the flu even if you don't have symptoms? Getting a flu shot helps protect your loved ones from getting sick, especially those most vulnerable like young kids and older ones.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="💫" aria-label="💫" class="an1" data-emoji="💫" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f4ab/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> If you’re considering getting a flu shot, get it as soon as you can. It takes about 2 weeks after your vaccine to have full protection and you'll be protected for most of flu season.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">#ad #StopFlu</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em;"><img alt="⚡" aria-label="⚡" class="an1" data-emoji="⚡" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/26a1/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">️To #getyourflushot, visit <u><a href="http://Stopflu.org">Stopflu.org</a></u> </span></b></div></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-53624971136497675792023-11-30T10:31:00.001-05:002023-11-30T10:31:31.274-05:00Take the Trip! <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV7HJIIMW5w9AuuP6UlysfQFUe6wieIg1VEiJozbyvsc3qhLgjZk55eCtXytvTBhEaYaEGvQWOulCGqehVUyaBqRPRqsE1H8r0YhHSWN2QbAuW2cU418hweyBjXoHd0ImzN_lOzXqpd8db1SLRcLxBtwyMeqaSiiNrjDOanuzM_ZF7POEMKw0A6Amu-au3/s3111/IMG_4125.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3111" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV7HJIIMW5w9AuuP6UlysfQFUe6wieIg1VEiJozbyvsc3qhLgjZk55eCtXytvTBhEaYaEGvQWOulCGqehVUyaBqRPRqsE1H8r0YhHSWN2QbAuW2cU418hweyBjXoHd0ImzN_lOzXqpd8db1SLRcLxBtwyMeqaSiiNrjDOanuzM_ZF7POEMKw0A6Amu-au3/w622-h640/IMG_4125.jpg" width="622" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm a serious planner, and I rarely do anything last minute or unplanned. Last month, I took a last minute trip to see a friend in Illinois. Believe it or not, that trip was a milestone for me because I always plan my trips down to the last detail.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I had so much anxiety about it. I kept thinking about how much money the flight was since I booked last minute, (I kept saying "I pay bill money with this") and how much I was going to have to spend there. Plus, I got sick a few days leading up to it, I just felt like all of these reasons were enough to cancel the trip.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I went back and forth in my head about it, and finally, I remembered that traveling (for me) is a form of self care. I also remembered that life is really what you make it. So, I decided to be spontaneous for once and I went. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this trip! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Everything that I was anxious about didn't happen. I truly enjoyed spending time with my friend (which I knew I would). She lives in a rural part of Illinois and I absolutely loved the rural living. I spent less on this trip than any trip. I reconnected with friends that I met there on my previous visits, and because I didn't plan anything, I really had time to just relax and just be. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">From this trip I learned:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">⭐Spontaneity is good, I need to welcome it more. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">⭐A slower, relaxed rural pace is good for my city living soul.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">⭐Last minute trips can be made up of a lifetime of memories.</p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white;" /></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="background-color: white; color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>⚡️So, in case you needed a sign, take the trip. 😀</b></span></span></div><p></p>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-20684163928332534732023-11-28T15:29:00.003-05:002024-02-01T14:19:45.120-05:00My experience at the The Styles Fashion Brunch!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFv7alGmkEtbTsSPHMxUnD0cXnPFxleHTXMa9aaZ21X-Mj0TS7Ulj6J5PaMlZsrrDVqRMxdk5A1UDn5J2iyZ-tFK0fQzWZkx3g5SUnWC1-ow-0uXCzQKFTKH2CJTBtKsSKIFIkf2vshh5T7xtYTRhwymOMksHEUx0XAWimGrJ_gil2nwFOVTk8zjeL_933/s4032/IMG_3769.jpg" 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/AVvXsEjFv7alGmkEtbTsSPHMxUnD0cXnPFxleHTXMa9aaZ21X-Mj0TS7Ulj6J5PaMlZsrrDVqRMxdk5A1UDn5J2iyZ-tFK0fQzWZkx3g5SUnWC1-ow-0uXCzQKFTKH2CJTBtKsSKIFIkf2vshh5T7xtYTRhwymOMksHEUx0XAWimGrJ_gil2nwFOVTk8zjeL_933/w480-h640/IMG_3769.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hey Dolls!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope the last few months of 2023 is treating you well! I've been good. I've been trying to maintain and have fun in between my work-life demands. If there's a fun event happening and my pockets can afford it, I'm going!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I attended a Styles Brunch last month. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thestylesbrunch/" target="_blank">The Styles Brunch</a> is a luxury plus size fashion brunch. It was held in Baltimore, MD this year. <span style="background-color: white;">I attended to meet<a href="https://www.instagram.com/atarahstyles/" target="_blank"> Atarah</a> (the dynamite hostess), network, eat well, and celebrate style in a luxury setting. My experience exceeded all of my expectations! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">From the welcome mimosa, to learning from the elite panel, I felt celebrated, empowered and inspired. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The vibe that I felt from this entire experience was "go where you are celebrated, not tolerated." </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">It was a joy to be surrounded by beautiful, likeminded women who came together to celebrate one another, style, confidence and positivity!</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6jANpOWar49g4f4OmV6SLWlbZi-5MxnsV3y40F6ftZ7plKg58kPfq5OUg07CgjMMPZ3DZRGhxUC0i7esosigVFqF4NVjhUtSS26hV_QwCJcbMzkQE-Q7okVy0r9gnkmj_yEJZ2aFyu2Hjac6hrkvBoPuHNjHG_bjJz1nTACHMMdBVc9t6TFq-otriV4Iy/s4032/IMG_3780.jpg" 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/AVvXsEi6jANpOWar49g4f4OmV6SLWlbZi-5MxnsV3y40F6ftZ7plKg58kPfq5OUg07CgjMMPZ3DZRGhxUC0i7esosigVFqF4NVjhUtSS26hV_QwCJcbMzkQE-Q7okVy0r9gnkmj_yEJZ2aFyu2Hjac6hrkvBoPuHNjHG_bjJz1nTACHMMdBVc9t6TFq-otriV4Iy/w480-h640/IMG_3780.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnMdzWQP5ijVRc46Z7PWuYH1T2Qk2-643Jm8kge5PxpN6TqN60T7SpV9yFbzzllZKjwdX8Ak1ZAGMD2OviBl1ZSQo7wiPyLr5hvWkRp-Tk2yANeaihG-9h6EWe3NGmvxQdMfLmm0C99KyvjOdf3ohdZNA-267vmkEmD6seCYiFnz_4qdOOy3MVsC-ha4D/s4032/IMG_3792.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnMdzWQP5ijVRc46Z7PWuYH1T2Qk2-643Jm8kge5PxpN6TqN60T7SpV9yFbzzllZKjwdX8Ak1ZAGMD2OviBl1ZSQo7wiPyLr5hvWkRp-Tk2yANeaihG-9h6EWe3NGmvxQdMfLmm0C99KyvjOdf3ohdZNA-267vmkEmD6seCYiFnz_4qdOOy3MVsC-ha4D/w480-h640/IMG_3792.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwLqJpdPU42kFvPDhODOk-_T8eu8rg50mc8RfQ0bmzI3fcggI4ofQ6HaNspLmtuAPx4oEvTTPmmyQtpsnkHus3apmWWJGdm-D2m_gcyYht74olLybVp9hjL2uxdID20CJ0kBJ3QKIfnDgJctSjD0XUgGpAJg8ic3lhFbSo7w6H-EX-c3GFM3EsAM8h81w5/s4032/IMG_3787.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwLqJpdPU42kFvPDhODOk-_T8eu8rg50mc8RfQ0bmzI3fcggI4ofQ6HaNspLmtuAPx4oEvTTPmmyQtpsnkHus3apmWWJGdm-D2m_gcyYht74olLybVp9hjL2uxdID20CJ0kBJ3QKIfnDgJctSjD0XUgGpAJg8ic3lhFbSo7w6H-EX-c3GFM3EsAM8h81w5/w480-h640/IMG_3787.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">I left this event with so much more than I anticipated. I can’t thank Atarah</span><span style="background-color: white;"> and her team enough for putting together this phenomenal experience! I plan to be in attendance for the next one. 🎉 This was my first time at <a href="https://citronbaltimore.com/" target="_blank">Citron Baltimore</a></span>. It was such a<span style="background-color: white;"> beautiful + scenic venue, plus the food was delicious. I’ll definitely be back.</span></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxGzcdZ1FjfXo7pn5xSF4Lq0DnGpuXSPiwtc1HtR9RWXxZly5zsnPc3KyCZvsSO89Fh7Pe0APZPdAv5l0o6WCkw46T9qETy7eSjJ7fT6ZW9jiaxKAucKGWiql0FgWoJ4kWTj7lYNDgKlLhTi70IjSfYwufdJk0d_GqE1Q88K6qmyg1kxtEDAn624U1Pzo/s4032/IMG_3797.jpg" 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/AVvXsEgxxGzcdZ1FjfXo7pn5xSF4Lq0DnGpuXSPiwtc1HtR9RWXxZly5zsnPc3KyCZvsSO89Fh7Pe0APZPdAv5l0o6WCkw46T9qETy7eSjJ7fT6ZW9jiaxKAucKGWiql0FgWoJ4kWTj7lYNDgKlLhTi70IjSfYwufdJk0d_GqE1Q88K6qmyg1kxtEDAn624U1Pzo/w480-h640/IMG_3797.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoB9WiS8Y_PJgpZ1TvdHxq8Y-Qx6zLrMyVn8QrAlz40A0eXy6izzzSPSeS2rXX2NgdDbKgaag9UqIjpUg7WW76ca24uPyffFVZzXctoBj2CSTmmT4jo6Xsa0dsoaC6Ql_iY2DqqwrFeVDCMDqmx4Ng0UVkug-4q25uRApXiDFbNdkpbwhanIo8hqvfQ4Ki/s4032/IMG_3802.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoB9WiS8Y_PJgpZ1TvdHxq8Y-Qx6zLrMyVn8QrAlz40A0eXy6izzzSPSeS2rXX2NgdDbKgaag9UqIjpUg7WW76ca24uPyffFVZzXctoBj2CSTmmT4jo6Xsa0dsoaC6Ql_iY2DqqwrFeVDCMDqmx4Ng0UVkug-4q25uRApXiDFbNdkpbwhanIo8hqvfQ4Ki/w480-h640/IMG_3802.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgmVvYYHWu-nL4F8NEDkX4aV7G71oDEa_m66tPxweqs4bmIFi69QtjRC7q2FmaQlxuEh4bIgh9_HERXZjzzE2CjzyfoOplCNyR_cDmnhvxCs-2-O-Q83CV3-GOic_EHMfr5rA2ofpM-XlxetNZ2JuC8EMe310x7XPqNGKGCmJcimzyE6x7B6N-P8fwnBl/s4032/IMG_3811.jpg" 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/AVvXsEicgmVvYYHWu-nL4F8NEDkX4aV7G71oDEa_m66tPxweqs4bmIFi69QtjRC7q2FmaQlxuEh4bIgh9_HERXZjzzE2CjzyfoOplCNyR_cDmnhvxCs-2-O-Q83CV3-GOic_EHMfr5rA2ofpM-XlxetNZ2JuC8EMe310x7XPqNGKGCmJcimzyE6x7B6N-P8fwnBl/w480-h640/IMG_3811.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">💖About the Look: The dress code was colors of pink, orange, yellow and lime green. The dress I wanted to wear didn’t zip up. 😔 Me being determined not to buy anything, shopped my closet and came up with this. It’s out of my comfort zone, but I liked the outcome.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAHNXmKnoSEEmtCzTQ0Zvg52eaIFydnB0At1GYLtMRykKKWBxQoTlR7eYdwiAf0YGgSZnPD0R7HXMclixkD-d6mPX3LGMcRCRNeyPxeLHkrs7vVkoHCo2YEP9CDq3GR-Iopi5nKLgm79xEk-VYdKmnzhe8sDyhNx2KQZLglgrWkLDuS7K2CAiOFT1VBGmf/s4032/IMG_3821.jpg" 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/AVvXsEiAHNXmKnoSEEmtCzTQ0Zvg52eaIFydnB0At1GYLtMRykKKWBxQoTlR7eYdwiAf0YGgSZnPD0R7HXMclixkD-d6mPX3LGMcRCRNeyPxeLHkrs7vVkoHCo2YEP9CDq3GR-Iopi5nKLgm79xEk-VYdKmnzhe8sDyhNx2KQZLglgrWkLDuS7K2CAiOFT1VBGmf/w480-h640/IMG_3821.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoajVy_732tT-KNyWYFEHce0C4jF0Yjw3pnAM3G-U98uV1uVhROs0yrDkUMWL3td1Rdg3wuzERkLu7kS_nPqeQSuIEWDCjyjjSGwyswyAKEgA4ekP0B81ZQK_Ond1lGy9ziYF8SP1LnIoayBoVyRX_xM5fs0kVclnYc89v9U4aXLDVfqz2xx9fa3mb7EhM/s4032/IMG_3844.jpg" 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/AVvXsEjoajVy_732tT-KNyWYFEHce0C4jF0Yjw3pnAM3G-U98uV1uVhROs0yrDkUMWL3td1Rdg3wuzERkLu7kS_nPqeQSuIEWDCjyjjSGwyswyAKEgA4ekP0B81ZQK_Ond1lGy9ziYF8SP1LnIoayBoVyRX_xM5fs0kVclnYc89v9U4aXLDVfqz2xx9fa3mb7EhM/w480-h640/IMG_3844.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVec0ES28K0IIhwzcIRCxXhKFO0CnVx2BEUYShqU2ovMWqAUiD-d3Z67RGjadI3TX28fDVi70KpuW61jC6d1AC9EMJ2tlBRjsUqsMKT7aTnOpsw3NWpQzrwGyDynIficoOdpWgb1wTN_vDyzrTn8_ego6a4galLwt4HysL_TPh8KiYNhbuQ8OCsHoGyFAX/s3088/IMG_3868.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVec0ES28K0IIhwzcIRCxXhKFO0CnVx2BEUYShqU2ovMWqAUiD-d3Z67RGjadI3TX28fDVi70KpuW61jC6d1AC9EMJ2tlBRjsUqsMKT7aTnOpsw3NWpQzrwGyDynIficoOdpWgb1wTN_vDyzrTn8_ego6a4galLwt4HysL_TPh8KiYNhbuQ8OCsHoGyFAX/w480-h640/IMG_3868.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="background-color: white;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: large;">The next Styles Brunch is slated for 2025, add your name to the waitlist <a href="https://atarahstyles.myflodesk.com/stylesbrunchwaitlist25" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</span></b></div></span><div><br /></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-18012722809468283362023-07-26T17:18:00.000-04:002023-07-31T19:31:26.569-04:00Things to do in the DMV~Great Falls Park! 💚<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvmVccy5Z-R7yx6Qqu9elRmWwkN3-URYlcvAqN0F3ptSiLDdlYW_HPNQulLtETxQh5M5nVR7vWPQS5rjFWvYIElbALMtWteo4S5aKj7XefJ9sBi1po5usKmUSHG641MULG7YBVncv9QETMvqAsKV5puuSvPq4j_meSrpNehK2DqMGHBfPrKZam2MPsbV1/s2049/IMG_5015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2049" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvmVccy5Z-R7yx6Qqu9elRmWwkN3-URYlcvAqN0F3ptSiLDdlYW_HPNQulLtETxQh5M5nVR7vWPQS5rjFWvYIElbALMtWteo4S5aKj7XefJ9sBi1po5usKmUSHG641MULG7YBVncv9QETMvqAsKV5puuSvPq4j_meSrpNehK2DqMGHBfPrKZam2MPsbV1/w480-h640/IMG_5015.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">I took a guided nature tour at <a href="https://www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm" target="_blank">Great Falls Park</a> earlier in the month. The beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere is captivating. If you love the outdoors or nature, Great Falls is a must see! </span><span style="font-family: inherit; height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em;"><img alt="😀" aria-label="😀" class="an1" data-emoji="😀" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f600/32.png" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em;">Read on for the details and pics!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Deets:</span></span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="📍" aria-label="📍" class="an1" data-emoji="📍" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f4cd/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />The park is located at 9200 Old Dominion Dr. McLean, Va 22102.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="🎟️" aria-label="🎟️" class="an1" data-emoji="🎟️" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f39f_fe0f/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />Admission is $20 per vehicle. An annual pass is $35.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="✨" aria-label="✨" class="an1" data-emoji="✨" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/2728/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />Your $20 admission pass is valid for seven days, and it allows you entrance into the Chesapeake and the Ohio Canal National Park.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="💫" aria-label="💫" class="an1" data-emoji="💫" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f4ab/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />You have the option to choose a guided tour by a Park Ranger, this is a great choice if you want to learn about the history of the park.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTtNhfuscQ7tr5at5ySKhvHM3Vy4ocV1eJeGeMvwlHmt001Rpi6Y3_-XdDCFN1JbKL8oK2LBc_lSTCtO-XNespu63zwicgLyMw0LGmItFIg5kmrBLMiE9KIqkOE0-dMc2a55wzrUbaZNfj6Rus3n7ssIeR8qVhkyDlnAy4QFkVkTT6eqXhWI81KW4ydVF/s4032/IMG_1483.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNTtNhfuscQ7tr5at5ySKhvHM3Vy4ocV1eJeGeMvwlHmt001Rpi6Y3_-XdDCFN1JbKL8oK2LBc_lSTCtO-XNespu63zwicgLyMw0LGmItFIg5kmrBLMiE9KIqkOE0-dMc2a55wzrUbaZNfj6Rus3n7ssIeR8qVhkyDlnAy4QFkVkTT6eqXhWI81KW4ydVF/w480-h640/IMG_1483.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I loved the guided tour option; I really enjoyed hearing about the history of the park</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrlrNfpUaFq65TKIRV5RGg5QWLdEKvp58gNbwNRermmW7tehJJ-OgrOeKqv85UJbtFaueP5M7ccQ3HnSBq-T9AECT7p9yjZejdmgWdJbo8LfindvDxNY4b-rmilSpGeKtDogM6XK0YF8lNNncQuKbEuIqHJzRrcXJ6pQD25RH7hiTrJ9uap6FjjMjLDAU/s4032/IMG_1485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrlrNfpUaFq65TKIRV5RGg5QWLdEKvp58gNbwNRermmW7tehJJ-OgrOeKqv85UJbtFaueP5M7ccQ3HnSBq-T9AECT7p9yjZejdmgWdJbo8LfindvDxNY4b-rmilSpGeKtDogM6XK0YF8lNNncQuKbEuIqHJzRrcXJ6pQD25RH7hiTrJ9uap6FjjMjLDAU/w480-h640/IMG_1485.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ranger Chris was very patient and informative!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5HwVIE2mVAZ0jrruigbwWP853HFfhzLwKU7pMvAvD_p0RkvoORv1ITqoIoqbeulraTV_nYlfQqX1vjz1L-m_MNjCYDHvCS3KcdfcrYwOAxF9Zopm5oxLJDLeoVkmOTUX2n8hwCWh_CDWheGqlm9F1XSrffykHQx-ISGSE4lIx4U4GQQwjUY5WgGkn25o/s4032/IMG_1502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5HwVIE2mVAZ0jrruigbwWP853HFfhzLwKU7pMvAvD_p0RkvoORv1ITqoIoqbeulraTV_nYlfQqX1vjz1L-m_MNjCYDHvCS3KcdfcrYwOAxF9Zopm5oxLJDLeoVkmOTUX2n8hwCWh_CDWheGqlm9F1XSrffykHQx-ISGSE4lIx4U4GQQwjUY5WgGkn25o/w480-h640/IMG_1502.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Be sure to bring bug spray and water to stay hydrated on the hike 😉</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicgN1KY_g-vIewiq0mJye_rKLSemwWpod3gW7rwGDckSDJj4iLk2mYYTG8vjgzyQwpxpEolPUae2Ij8WKcH7rKo-ZSYI9454wSDhI-dund8mjus-Z-6OVk2Eyc0noandHnbpVew3tHGqCHx6S8g7zJ-7vYnW1_H_rdcYqqyakewJUVeE_AUezH50FtYN2/s3088/IMG_1497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicgN1KY_g-vIewiq0mJye_rKLSemwWpod3gW7rwGDckSDJj4iLk2mYYTG8vjgzyQwpxpEolPUae2Ij8WKcH7rKo-ZSYI9454wSDhI-dund8mjus-Z-6OVk2Eyc0noandHnbpVew3tHGqCHx6S8g7zJ-7vYnW1_H_rdcYqqyakewJUVeE_AUezH50FtYN2/w480-h640/IMG_1497.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great Falls is a cool place to experience with friends and family 💗</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_AG3FTPway6MNXJErZ3RZnHhRyeh6Gqxb9M2ic55KMKFzl8WpLKCw6Yfd9BL5BPNxqDk6ZsCBG26byK5ey3xLau9scqAX4vkihkHtyZ9NxArk47j9w36cdha-6ld6djELpNAH6m7gvR4VnYo68nUCU99MFhsxhHRnOkCeNEACInVy_fwCQ3f5l1OKolD4/s4032/IMG_1496.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_AG3FTPway6MNXJErZ3RZnHhRyeh6Gqxb9M2ic55KMKFzl8WpLKCw6Yfd9BL5BPNxqDk6ZsCBG26byK5ey3xLau9scqAX4vkihkHtyZ9NxArk47j9w36cdha-6ld6djELpNAH6m7gvR4VnYo68nUCU99MFhsxhHRnOkCeNEACInVy_fwCQ3f5l1OKolD4/w480-h640/IMG_1496.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The most beautiful view, everyone was in awe of the Falls 😍</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9n7LiHWmwgvswb5ddAbo2metbfqZjUpo3C_jMAsJvWpE76bNAn9FDzaZyZGQuLNs3z6hi-9pkkMbTt3El2me6K4zV9TggPS0d3yT-dB1Lxr3c_htkf6jNTdtaQ8A1131vO3PHndPKpu2R7rDMDb9Nq6CqWO4LUNfZeab-IXo58tWwFFV9B6n4bmgH6ers/s4032/IMG_1514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9n7LiHWmwgvswb5ddAbo2metbfqZjUpo3C_jMAsJvWpE76bNAn9FDzaZyZGQuLNs3z6hi-9pkkMbTt3El2me6K4zV9TggPS0d3yT-dB1Lxr3c_htkf6jNTdtaQ8A1131vO3PHndPKpu2R7rDMDb9Nq6CqWO4LUNfZeab-IXo58tWwFFV9B6n4bmgH6ers/w480-h640/IMG_1514.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Your admission fee includes admission to the other parks on the Maryland side</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Q9fzY4xnwRdbj-EvfOn9T0F1ZFN0QSfp59yAdb3aAEZev3pWUQNh34S7PUJgOeLABxgzdYmAzWGx-NzOte7OnH0bOOaM8Vukx4VxmsS1OnvVKy4iO6Fss4OQTpngGqKNnwiQIoBkkXmD6W4bga9zA0-TxfYXt_B-VaIjeHFl8kLSR5Ph_yCa2lM3oupm/s4032/IMG_1516.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/AVvXsEi-Q9fzY4xnwRdbj-EvfOn9T0F1ZFN0QSfp59yAdb3aAEZev3pWUQNh34S7PUJgOeLABxgzdYmAzWGx-NzOte7OnH0bOOaM8Vukx4VxmsS1OnvVKy4iO6Fss4OQTpngGqKNnwiQIoBkkXmD6W4bga9zA0-TxfYXt_B-VaIjeHFl8kLSR5Ph_yCa2lM3oupm/w480-h640/IMG_1516.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">⭐Fun Fact: Did you know that most of the water from the Washington, DC area comes from Great Falls?</span></b></p>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-78970449307747088452023-07-26T15:47:00.005-04:002023-07-26T15:47:41.955-04:00Torrid Plus Size Summer Dress Haul!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5o5eH2NY7KU7MOMgfTKhyJGNQDVjGDu0VzBbVb2PErIyAq-UC8F0qu9_VTYBaakDQZp7hJ88Na4WnEEXHCAxeK8RHYqiTovq7domo_EBByvbYJ6ybKiHVTJvcSh0B6M2887CF8tx9lMmRQQ6TX92bCE_jGtE_i1Xip1O_wbEURTA6lqVX4H-dofGg3g8W/s2954/IMG_1027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2954" data-original-width="2076" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5o5eH2NY7KU7MOMgfTKhyJGNQDVjGDu0VzBbVb2PErIyAq-UC8F0qu9_VTYBaakDQZp7hJ88Na4WnEEXHCAxeK8RHYqiTovq7domo_EBByvbYJ6ybKiHVTJvcSh0B6M2887CF8tx9lMmRQQ6TX92bCE_jGtE_i1Xip1O_wbEURTA6lqVX4H-dofGg3g8W/w450-h640/IMG_1027.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Hi Dolls,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">#sponsored As you may know, I've been shopping my closet and restyling clothes I've worn before. I decided to buy a few clothing pieces for summer, particularly for my upcoming vacation. Fortunately, I was also able to get a closet update <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">with new dresses and accessories from Torrid.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">I've never shopped at <a href="https://www.torrid.com/" target="_blank">Torrid</a> before, but I always heard good things about their style of clothing and the quality. I'm very impressed with the dresses! They are light, good quality, easy to style and true to size. For reference, I'm a size 1 in Torrid clothing (14/16). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Whether you need dresses for the office, or you’re attending a summer wedding, cook outs, or Girls Night Out, Torrid has you covered! Scroll down to see what I picked out! Exact shopping links can be found <a href="https://www.shopltk.com/explore/thagabulouslyfe/posts/e169ef14-1164-11ee-86cf-0242ac110005" target="_blank">HERE.</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">#torridambassador</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-crYmvTc--ydMGJsViLWdpjViuWnZ_NUz5ekxREqkDi0it8Mp2AEgqLDUKzva7pOH_xfLd6HvWHC1rmFpWQ-Z7UNvlVyKCHV9r7nzV-UAyPAX43oJQuxKlP2CF84btU1NUgHopTXk29uR_1AsZgHUmj7EI6GOPtWU4E8LZeBUC1EzMasLliq5csvghOHP/s2717/IMG_1187%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2717" data-original-width="1645" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-crYmvTc--ydMGJsViLWdpjViuWnZ_NUz5ekxREqkDi0it8Mp2AEgqLDUKzva7pOH_xfLd6HvWHC1rmFpWQ-Z7UNvlVyKCHV9r7nzV-UAyPAX43oJQuxKlP2CF84btU1NUgHopTXk29uR_1AsZgHUmj7EI6GOPtWU4E8LZeBUC1EzMasLliq5csvghOHP/w388-h640/IMG_1187%20(1).jpg" width="388" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Midi Rayon Slub Tiered dress</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em;"><img alt="⚡" aria-label="⚡" class="an1" data-emoji="⚡" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/26a1/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span><span style="background-color: white;">️Be sure to check your nearest Torrid store to see what’s new and now! You'll find something for every occasion.</span></span></b></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-51139378945841474572023-06-08T10:55:00.000-04:002023-06-08T19:49:08.524-04:00Things to do in the DMV~ Musicbox Karaoke Lounge!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkJ7KtnL4QQbqrDoVRZmnapiFQDZDO6Py7um2eBE5LFiAaKLV9CbhHrxgVMKTaRznbHosPEmV0aC0VVMmiL0d3MSISU8--PPvhlmXtfNFxnDlKgSErOXx0ayPngPylXh5vqKhQaDjlPKT7zdsCvk1OAmp9A4Y0hN_GAt3wgCZTH9O9oTJtLnnSdWZZw/s4032/IMG_0816.jpg" 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/AVvXsEhZkJ7KtnL4QQbqrDoVRZmnapiFQDZDO6Py7um2eBE5LFiAaKLV9CbhHrxgVMKTaRznbHosPEmV0aC0VVMmiL0d3MSISU8--PPvhlmXtfNFxnDlKgSErOXx0ayPngPylXh5vqKhQaDjlPKT7zdsCvk1OAmp9A4Y0hN_GAt3wgCZTH9O9oTJtLnnSdWZZw/w480-h640/IMG_0816.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hi Dolls,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the things that I love about warmer weather is getting out more and exploring new places. I was invited to attend a media night held at <a href="https://www.musicboxva.com/" target="_blank">Musicbox Karaoke Lounge</a> by a friend and fellow content creator. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Watching others sing karaoke is entertaining. At times, I like to sing karaoke myself, so I knew this would be a fun event! I also got the opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow content creators in my area. It was a pleasure conversing with them, they gave me the "push" and motivation to continue creating content. Read on for the deets! </div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Location Details</u></b></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">The lounge is located at 2980 Gallows Rd. Space 30, Falls Church, VA 22042. Parking is free. The lounge is kid friendly from 5-8pm. The hours are Monday-Sunday 5pm-2am. You can sing in their public bar area or rent a private room for groups or parties, (this is perfect for the introverted friend-like me-who isn't ready to sing in front of a large group yet 😉)the room prices start at $35-$85 per hour. There's an exclusive VIP room that can be reserved as well! A 19% service fee is added on to private rooms for cleaning, setup and gratuity. </span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR8nogY_TMplChbkL5BLFErMmP45PCoHl_m7bGFHfHME96p19DHRWSl4jrKLkCLfuXeHAUw2OToOY1UobsbwA_OKBUfDKYFeDX44OXyKZAEhCRVX9i6nKezgURXHfdSQj_stnTSKmM5V5Fpc3HPEQ9PVRriJjehvg0-KrBBazTSN7uPk9qILCg5TK3mg/s1294/IMG_0914.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1294" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR8nogY_TMplChbkL5BLFErMmP45PCoHl_m7bGFHfHME96p19DHRWSl4jrKLkCLfuXeHAUw2OToOY1UobsbwA_OKBUfDKYFeDX44OXyKZAEhCRVX9i6nKezgURXHfdSQj_stnTSKmM5V5Fpc3HPEQ9PVRriJjehvg0-KrBBazTSN7uPk9qILCg5TK3mg/w410-h640/IMG_0914.jpg" width="410" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lounge has optional reserved seating</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMKFJrB6XlT7QefvR2wuSQYX_r4K8WBi8zRdVRSgoRNRpf9sjZVg--zEtweyG81vXy7kyuqCplMeA7_CqelrpwDWf951EybrtXp_w1smjL7n5WMeNrU3trmb77ZBWgyFKqzWYRdQ74l3tFZKZcauEMd0SHZ7BTcXzsyCEYaILox-d2SCoUncgP4TlPQ/s1277/IMG_0916.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1277" data-original-width="827" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTMKFJrB6XlT7QefvR2wuSQYX_r4K8WBi8zRdVRSgoRNRpf9sjZVg--zEtweyG81vXy7kyuqCplMeA7_CqelrpwDWf951EybrtXp_w1smjL7n5WMeNrU3trmb77ZBWgyFKqzWYRdQ74l3tFZKZcauEMd0SHZ7BTcXzsyCEYaILox-d2SCoUncgP4TlPQ/w414-h640/IMG_0916.jpg" width="414" /></a><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Each box number is a separate room that can be booked for parties and groups</td></tr></tbody></table><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1WJ3oh8rxhgn0JlE2eIkd5xVvC1d2qAY3deQf-3EE3Atg-B6DKk911KfVf-ATguxweGepeKyXHfurMPYq77RH4HYBeHSa1r8Rs5AyL9Wn8EidxOzur0D2YB7p7tX6O6V6kC1vT19MUld2lEX3npegSU1euisBkHXZYJUwZ-AyxPThuSpCF59e2xHSg/s4032/IMG_0761.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1WJ3oh8rxhgn0JlE2eIkd5xVvC1d2qAY3deQf-3EE3Atg-B6DKk911KfVf-ATguxweGepeKyXHfurMPYq77RH4HYBeHSa1r8Rs5AyL9Wn8EidxOzur0D2YB7p7tX6O6V6kC1vT19MUld2lEX3npegSU1euisBkHXZYJUwZ-AyxPThuSpCF59e2xHSg/w480-h640/IMG_0761.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Each room features different artwork</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><b><u>Food & Drinks</u></b></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">The food and drinks are amazing, they have a variety of tasty and unique dishes at reasonable prices.</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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What I especially loved is the artwork, each room features different artwork. I also loved the food, the vegetable pancake and chicken skewers were so delicious! The lounge has quite a few cool features, you can control the lighting in the rooms and select your karaoke playlist on a touch screen display.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglM_Q-htVgVpcK8hEGipIOxnVBpDT9SrYh6n5HQxvZ7Kqtts-5rV3YokArH5bGQNfEGtVKXmN2PRHysrLlTdPHhA3DS0ywyJ0dJ2ehmeCQpTUBVgZHlrdQxZlC7VBuUEpCvyihQX9bvu36grPglfHnmM5wTgv3juKFPJl4f95t81ZujiviadxaDYo0A/s1332/IMG_0919.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1332" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglM_Q-htVgVpcK8hEGipIOxnVBpDT9SrYh6n5HQxvZ7Kqtts-5rV3YokArH5bGQNfEGtVKXmN2PRHysrLlTdPHhA3DS0ywyJ0dJ2ehmeCQpTUBVgZHlrdQxZlC7VBuUEpCvyihQX9bvu36grPglfHnmM5wTgv3juKFPJl4f95t81ZujiviadxaDYo0A/w398-h640/IMG_0919.jpg" width="398" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZrJZL-b3Ltt5Fb25SZFdNf8bmCpV5md8eMBX--xZDeKESIJBiE-AdJEy1nj9Zc1ZnwBtbx5omXY7JCZUM1rSamVxGhBH5FGUiIGcsi4GljoKhMhe3lekMkSaXI4iZBscxlE-rjUJKA-UTvqPrqLcTG3SxGShyUlIiMMWFe8rrkzBJbWkjGE9eNx9yQ/s1302/IMG_0922%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1302" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZrJZL-b3Ltt5Fb25SZFdNf8bmCpV5md8eMBX--xZDeKESIJBiE-AdJEy1nj9Zc1ZnwBtbx5omXY7JCZUM1rSamVxGhBH5FGUiIGcsi4GljoKhMhe3lekMkSaXI4iZBscxlE-rjUJKA-UTvqPrqLcTG3SxGShyUlIiMMWFe8rrkzBJbWkjGE9eNx9yQ/w408-h640/IMG_0922%20(1).jpg" width="408" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Their VIP room (pictured) holds 15-25 people</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj88OwwKx-AECCiJInsYadvYx0JRLGO5Ew9uTtXv5525Zv12jNJrmMphhratAsyZFSM1xEwDXGknVuFQI9Zx05lEVQ1o4_x9TQMAIscuoB6rIn-QjwJJOUXJNRXFsoWv3gwqo7OT7j0wsxO5Hxc9pQcxsns7vhAF1F2DfxaWyvi81iQTJQPAtU25BUmbg/s4032/IMG_0830%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj88OwwKx-AECCiJInsYadvYx0JRLGO5Ew9uTtXv5525Zv12jNJrmMphhratAsyZFSM1xEwDXGknVuFQI9Zx05lEVQ1o4_x9TQMAIscuoB6rIn-QjwJJOUXJNRXFsoWv3gwqo7OT7j0wsxO5Hxc9pQcxsns7vhAF1F2DfxaWyvi81iQTJQPAtU25BUmbg/w480-h640/IMG_0830%20(2).jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The owner on the left</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDMTSWpKWqscoy6TzwEcDxxnxoFiyKpTqNi8Zod5G9zvkBEaXNX6LUzX9kERtZkWRsY5uajGsmwYxCLrVtmeJmP_TF6hLveyJ9LUnnqIHzlc5pgxoufs15EBt2HujSGUjquYrmLrnVyWru6G3VTxp9KfshHtyIx5_KpXsLVYKvjB0XXQ3agwx4zv6hkw/s4032/IMG_0740.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDMTSWpKWqscoy6TzwEcDxxnxoFiyKpTqNi8Zod5G9zvkBEaXNX6LUzX9kERtZkWRsY5uajGsmwYxCLrVtmeJmP_TF6hLveyJ9LUnnqIHzlc5pgxoufs15EBt2HujSGUjquYrmLrnVyWru6G3VTxp9KfshHtyIx5_KpXsLVYKvjB0XXQ3agwx4zv6hkw/w480-h640/IMG_0740.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cassandra (one of the fabulous event hostesses) and I</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">What's your favorite song to sing at karaoke?</span></b></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-55893411616059167612023-04-20T15:50:00.000-04:002023-04-20T15:50:02.640-04:00Why I'm Shopping my Closet! <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8nSy-UWGsEPGEgHgnNMLiT1wR-kwzKGxmwJpDOJisU-Juxg4LJ75GyaBb_OQElQN-9LEI6gPPStW8WmmvEl8EFDtWYALo7gbEIIDCRDsrwNtZWjwOTrCiyXvEwCKEiIlAnvvWr145ICxbkjD87PF6WyIfyoj-3_RVjHkJBmHfVarpVJy3W-5c8jt_g/s2048/IMG_9952.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1833" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia8nSy-UWGsEPGEgHgnNMLiT1wR-kwzKGxmwJpDOJisU-Juxg4LJ75GyaBb_OQElQN-9LEI6gPPStW8WmmvEl8EFDtWYALo7gbEIIDCRDsrwNtZWjwOTrCiyXvEwCKEiIlAnvvWr145ICxbkjD87PF6WyIfyoj-3_RVjHkJBmHfVarpVJy3W-5c8jt_g/w572-h640/IMG_9952.JPG" width="572" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Hi Dolls, </p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I've been making a consistent effort in wearing what I have in my closet. I've also decided to reduce my clothing purchases. I use to buy clothes every pay; now, I've decreased to buying clothes every season. I'm due for some spring purchases, but I've decided to not buy anything new until my vacation in the summer. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So far, I'm sticking with my goal. I've rediscovered clothes that I’ve had for some time and I’ve been restyling them. <img alt="😀" aria-label="😀" class="an1" data-emoji="😀" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f600/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> Restyling is fun! Plus, it’s saving me some coins in the process, and I love that for me. The dress I'm wearing is one of my restyles, I've had it for years and have worn it before. This time, I decided to switch up the heels and accessories. <img alt="💛" aria-label="💛" class="an1" data-emoji="💛" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f49b/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>What I'm wearing:</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dress: Boohoo (old)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Platforms: Scoop by Sophia Vergara (Walmart brand)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nails: Impress manicure</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Be sure to follow my shop <a href="https://www.shopltk.com/explore/thagabulouslyfe/" target="_blank">thagabulouslyfe</a> on the shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content.</span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><span style="text-align: justify;">How often do you buy clothes?</span></span></b></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-23573564137946425832023-04-06T15:19:00.001-04:002023-04-06T15:19:48.021-04:00Sunday Funday~ Sip & Paint!<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz2_zdtu1Uprm-LgIpgwxzcEq4TellfIQtUMtvJPlHkzB4VRpzn5--8EKTFpT4Rx3P859ZUdLG0tb3SE5NKN7cVDp1Hv1oTj7-NEUvLPrvxOBeK17KqkdCzCc7yYwHYSdWGd7yvBroZfzv9iZA6d3wgWpmbbFPFxobnF1bmNoVa6a5gCMwJJ97Bl4GGw/s4032/IMG_9577.jpg" 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/AVvXsEjz2_zdtu1Uprm-LgIpgwxzcEq4TellfIQtUMtvJPlHkzB4VRpzn5--8EKTFpT4Rx3P859ZUdLG0tb3SE5NKN7cVDp1Hv1oTj7-NEUvLPrvxOBeK17KqkdCzCc7yYwHYSdWGd7yvBroZfzv9iZA6d3wgWpmbbFPFxobnF1bmNoVa6a5gCMwJJ97Bl4GGw/w480-h640/IMG_9577.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi Dolls, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I love a sip and paint experience! I haven't attended one in years, so I was ecstatic to find out that my favorite artist, <a href="https://pinklomein.com/" target="_blank">Pink Lomein</a>, was bringing her sip and paint experience to the DMV area!! I love her work and the positivity that she shares through her art, so I knew -that no matter what- that I was going to this event. 😀</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It was really fun! I was able to meet her in person, enjoy good music and refreshments, and of course, paint! I really forgot how therapeutic and relaxing painting can be. It put me in a calm, mindfulness state...which is something that I need desperately. 😐</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I've already decided that I want to continue painting, and I have made plans to attend another sip and paint this month. Scroll for the pictures of the experience! 🎨</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_z2a5KDObr1b5Lrj6ZE_Xth8Xs_UYUqb1vWkBEaFwNriAcCt96fjj7xzLbwFbVJaim3dTATrCeCIgVKTYZtq3YjTDWMb-E8xm2UyVe-9uwBqfuPuHi7xKpLWO2a41EPKNw5U5tl17qaqsgBspGDrja1pQfp03lUQWBlOQh9ueUjUM5q46NJadIPmWRQ/s1298/IMG_9624.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1298" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_z2a5KDObr1b5Lrj6ZE_Xth8Xs_UYUqb1vWkBEaFwNriAcCt96fjj7xzLbwFbVJaim3dTATrCeCIgVKTYZtq3YjTDWMb-E8xm2UyVe-9uwBqfuPuHi7xKpLWO2a41EPKNw5U5tl17qaqsgBspGDrja1pQfp03lUQWBlOQh9ueUjUM5q46NJadIPmWRQ/w408-h640/IMG_9624.jpg" width="408" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was held at Creative Saints Loft in Hyattsville, MD<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ_lXXwpMgsJu2aOjQYJb_bpSg4sIvTn6gakLOH78UvcGlveq18oGLtojcY3gabNXgA7SwGULBppF-7JOux-5pEbqxxTAItj6sr-HorMkurmXBF8fxN-pI2Ap3GIKlmeY05dnEjCL8s1rdCm-yLCvxhJCLlh-5RNUYFIxhglEN3pIiG0m9hDilRsyXIw/s4032/IMG_9573.jpg" 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/AVvXsEhQ_lXXwpMgsJu2aOjQYJb_bpSg4sIvTn6gakLOH78UvcGlveq18oGLtojcY3gabNXgA7SwGULBppF-7JOux-5pEbqxxTAItj6sr-HorMkurmXBF8fxN-pI2Ap3GIKlmeY05dnEjCL8s1rdCm-yLCvxhJCLlh-5RNUYFIxhglEN3pIiG0m9hDilRsyXIw/w480-h640/IMG_9573.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzX1RDksvM3MXReE5jZCfo2IvRlYNazsDK_VsidHbRhHGwG5WNx1xHeiim7O48tMncVbV2lqUZZibg07stWf_ybpRCeXpOFOPlsQzmNn7By5VH8lsCiONOVIAtJoE7efKan12_Nl30HzIw6hY6XJPVGmaqRGFrkIQyj25yXmC__4Nlbe0mHVACLVHnw/s4032/IMG_9525.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzX1RDksvM3MXReE5jZCfo2IvRlYNazsDK_VsidHbRhHGwG5WNx1xHeiim7O48tMncVbV2lqUZZibg07stWf_ybpRCeXpOFOPlsQzmNn7By5VH8lsCiONOVIAtJoE7efKan12_Nl30HzIw6hY6XJPVGmaqRGFrkIQyj25yXmC__4Nlbe0mHVACLVHnw/w480-h640/IMG_9525.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Makings of a Queen" piece that we painted</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7iKYzauNKNTKFONoeipau5ZpWVnHxlyGHc8LZyYXnOEQ0UvTqmzRoLwQmaJQUooTcY_vri-gTCnH3M-g355siubiO_9lp_Q1Nz-WK7AFXcNrJtFtdeGfqFt3xxr5vArHm76wsw2EW626vi91koYvPw2XsCuZE1mmewn-uCr01qpsYwNufcgKJV0mjhg/s4032/IMG_9529.jpg" 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/AVvXsEi7iKYzauNKNTKFONoeipau5ZpWVnHxlyGHc8LZyYXnOEQ0UvTqmzRoLwQmaJQUooTcY_vri-gTCnH3M-g355siubiO_9lp_Q1Nz-WK7AFXcNrJtFtdeGfqFt3xxr5vArHm76wsw2EW626vi91koYvPw2XsCuZE1mmewn-uCr01qpsYwNufcgKJV0mjhg/w480-h640/IMG_9529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSYJ5BPqTggt8hnv53-53f9BaSQH6LJwU9x9A7Zc3MBqMA8QewIIS8V_x9pKldasW8x6uTlx8AVNXA_CBiBn7o0elnLfDYWvccuUm0ZITxQQQ21aHO5v_KHNTbNeGcuBh8Rvb2GSZTpq_1769mrMV4pSf3nsseVFxQbwmJDZjfsIRP33pY6TgfxxSLIQ/s4032/IMG_9538.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSYJ5BPqTggt8hnv53-53f9BaSQH6LJwU9x9A7Zc3MBqMA8QewIIS8V_x9pKldasW8x6uTlx8AVNXA_CBiBn7o0elnLfDYWvccuUm0ZITxQQQ21aHO5v_KHNTbNeGcuBh8Rvb2GSZTpq_1769mrMV4pSf3nsseVFxQbwmJDZjfsIRP33pY6TgfxxSLIQ/w480-h640/IMG_9538.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Her original piece was my inspiration for my painting</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGzewB2Xu3cJp0zkaWlTpjgeiX0czJUm6Y97I5L_2wx_hrIH7yg3NqZcFyJbygu9OWet-K3iEBHJHdPo6XSVx5044hXpSbN3u1ajSZ044A0jcMnQ_jobkgIHTPotb2AIIOSWb3yeTP1_0BJBvG6S16dRE1JmyhkuGU3Q-6GbhUv1aPBWMDBmB-wJgXTA/s4032/IMG_9545.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zWKfslTe3SFtd3yNRR9FTQ30uZYU2ue29xXpoxwPFBDjW69yKG1lXv1lf7l2LTRvIM0s7Slevl2cajmNmFI4PY8gmaXI-xYUQ74PCDc1tceVtcj_J0YLVwRYZomAhybUgg_cl3Rh-tTP5n_YnxCAT2rC1svLNjh3bc2kYh6nGmeF-DAZfYkkP7Jw7Q/w480-h640/IMG_9582%20(1).jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Have you attended a sip and paint before?</span></b></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-6764011004480390642023-03-17T16:07:00.001-04:002023-03-17T16:07:54.806-04:00Well-Being: Why I continue to get my Flu Shot ~<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicrgz_pespOIhKe793K5f2ezvSv1s5QX9O0Mao2b3m0AI-T25Wg442td4lq_u8hMbI4fRfsXT_DOXODoy4aTSR8GXXl89lQWqov3wBM791FpWrNoktc2Th4MmdCY63rCyUO0FvsuKEyW5-TMo_IlHMf8MdOc5jWRhp3rwlzFpj2_Z2Ej6IvYvbIp3KQ/s4032/IMG_3853.jpg" 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/AVvXsEgicrgz_pespOIhKe793K5f2ezvSv1s5QX9O0Mao2b3m0AI-T25Wg442td4lq_u8hMbI4fRfsXT_DOXODoy4aTSR8GXXl89lQWqov3wBM791FpWrNoktc2Th4MmdCY63rCyUO0FvsuKEyW5-TMo_IlHMf8MdOc5jWRhp3rwlzFpj2_Z2Ej6IvYvbIp3KQ/w480-h640/IMG_3853.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">Hi Dolls,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As some of you may know, I've been documenting my well-being journey on here for a while, probably over a year now. I’ve been taking small steps to enhance my overall well-being, especially as I approach the next decade of my life. <span style="height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em;"><img alt="😉" aria-label="😉" class="an1" data-emoji="😉" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f609/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="💉" aria-label="💉" class="an1" data-emoji="💉" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f489/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />I’ve added getting an annual flu shot to my well-being check list so that I can continue to stay healthy, do the things that bring me happiness (especially traveling <img alt="😀" aria-label="😀" class="an1" data-emoji="😀" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f600/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />) and be around the ones I love.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="💫" aria-label="💫" class="an1" data-emoji="💫" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f4ab/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />The Facts: You may think, it's too late to get your flu vaccine but it's not. It can help protect you and your community this spring, and you’ll have full protection about two weeks after the vaccine.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="⚡" aria-label="⚡" class="an1" data-emoji="⚡" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/26a1/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />️To #getyourflushot, visit <a href="http://Stopflu.org">Stopflu.org</a>. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">#Ad</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">#stopflu</span></div></div><div><br /></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-51307833770395902262023-02-25T16:40:00.002-05:002023-02-25T18:19:56.757-05:00My Word for 2023!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFeoL3BHtu5xsrijmJXGXe6GOcAzDRoqtsGRwopVwBeOuxCeORGRkJAKDEWyqP1ug_bPDxXnvEYAt3Ej8pCCf7mjaLzCAZ3QoB7Sw1_uGZy27onSVmIsjpImkmmSLlclyT9T3aFagEV4LUYRjoyhzbyOAb9b_4vVzE0V0qJtbjfj0rgx_GR320yW_POg/s2048/IMG_9061.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFeoL3BHtu5xsrijmJXGXe6GOcAzDRoqtsGRwopVwBeOuxCeORGRkJAKDEWyqP1ug_bPDxXnvEYAt3Ej8pCCf7mjaLzCAZ3QoB7Sw1_uGZy27onSVmIsjpImkmmSLlclyT9T3aFagEV4LUYRjoyhzbyOAb9b_4vVzE0V0qJtbjfj0rgx_GR320yW_POg/w480-h640/IMG_9061.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Hi Dolls, </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I hope 2023 is starting off well for you all. I didn't plan on my first post of the year to be in late February, but you know how it goes...<i>life </i>(as good as it is) gets in the way. 😉</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you've been reading my posts for a while, you may know that I choose a new word or affirmation that sets the tone for my year. I really like that it gives me something to reflect on and to work on through out the year. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">This year, I was torn between two words, which were consistency and grace. I thought long about it. Then, I started thinking that on my most stressful and busiest days, I ask myself “what do I need most from myself today?” The answer is usually grace.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">I also thought about how I am with others. I try my best to give others the benefit of the doubt, but sometimes that doesn't always happen. Usually when you're hard on yourself, you're hard on others. I know this because I experience this myself. So, my goal is to let go of being a perfectionist and to not be so critical of myself and others. </span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This year I plan to give myself more grace, and my goal is to extend that same grace to others. So, it’s only fitting that “grace” is my word for 2023. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>️If you have a word or affirmation for 2023, please share.</b></span></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-56023232012154035762022-12-29T21:24:00.001-05:002022-12-31T00:22:02.586-05:00Gratitude!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkts8o7hdyQSwv4HE5zhdKacL43FGNtZs1BW4qFcuEf7NUpWFRn6mIzx7kjBIkjRTJlCZgYseXMH7V_G4BGWS6F1OsbaBIQb6nbms9sFBpoX7eCEWgNY7xVQS1smPJ4w-NBhh6YC-zFePrM5hEW0SxRC6acqqodPliD7bs_IDtYjp-vwzzFbCdstSLg/s4032/IMG_5816.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/AVvXsEgWkts8o7hdyQSwv4HE5zhdKacL43FGNtZs1BW4qFcuEf7NUpWFRn6mIzx7kjBIkjRTJlCZgYseXMH7V_G4BGWS6F1OsbaBIQb6nbms9sFBpoX7eCEWgNY7xVQS1smPJ4w-NBhh6YC-zFePrM5hEW0SxRC6acqqodPliD7bs_IDtYjp-vwzzFbCdstSLg/w480-h640/IMG_5816.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Hi Dolls!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you all for rocking with me for another year! I took several breaks this year, so I’m so thankful for your support. I'm pretty sure that you're reading other blogs as well, so it means a lot that you give mine the time of day. I really appreciate it! More to come in 2023! 😀</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Warm Regards,<br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Gab ❤</span></span></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-7477813228566154882022-12-29T00:41:00.001-05:002023-12-02T10:54:29.479-05:00My Unwind Routine ~ featuring Macy's Wine Shop!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-jdC9d92zJ1TMzb6Dp5XYbbzHHHmk8dMpcFx2XqywRrgu4uhMdrzOMZWqcyd7vcJI29CBq2TA7eyXtU5xGcS1D0MAGTxceRyJZBxufrhKp4R61lhgNLU2UmCXS2pmQRpA0WboJd3Cnf0Ips9zl8qxnREwu71y2uZthd9404SAIx6HT6-k7K3wgMOrg/s4032/IMG_8145.jpg" 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/AVvXsEi4-jdC9d92zJ1TMzb6Dp5XYbbzHHHmk8dMpcFx2XqywRrgu4uhMdrzOMZWqcyd7vcJI29CBq2TA7eyXtU5xGcS1D0MAGTxceRyJZBxufrhKp4R61lhgNLU2UmCXS2pmQRpA0WboJd3Cnf0Ips9zl8qxnREwu71y2uZthd9404SAIx6HT6-k7K3wgMOrg/w480-h640/IMG_8145.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Hello Dolls!</p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">#ad Aromatherapy, journaling and a nice glass of wine is how I unwind at night. If you’re a wine enthusiast, (like me) you may be thinking, there’s always a right time for wine…right? <span style="height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em;"><img alt="😉" aria-label="😉" class="an1" data-emoji="😉" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f609/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0j984khUqsU6AmVjtNDokTvfPpqMuuZLSsHUCOYHtWPgBO_nUBjiQYjtCJX8b6xKJXCHg3BxTgUQVg0Cdt9JDr9iLHLs9efH1vOM1CX25TzfC0FrlrpD_tppPGHnp4lTqAfTAP1IhA6_MMBiMD1ACldmiSGXO23ihkPk9LcnaHlnd7CDOBXHlEZdVWA/s4032/IMG_8192.jpg" 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/AVvXsEi0j984khUqsU6AmVjtNDokTvfPpqMuuZLSsHUCOYHtWPgBO_nUBjiQYjtCJX8b6xKJXCHg3BxTgUQVg0Cdt9JDr9iLHLs9efH1vOM1CX25TzfC0FrlrpD_tppPGHnp4lTqAfTAP1IhA6_MMBiMD1ACldmiSGXO23ihkPk9LcnaHlnd7CDOBXHlEZdVWA/w480-h640/IMG_8192.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxa5L8WMD6nx0hdFJufnslj_EmWTjY3y2DgRtB1iHxjf19aeiyHQHWjdYNoii32CSLt9UTBiEajXo_EE-NPzfu0hnQU08wqNjaQi1ptxU4vnjw6lLsJbdUHNHZ2-aBvNReZmfW3Lpwj5PPLKUD6mX9dfwU_lRgrUVNNi4nttQWPPQU4Dvn54ksoz2cmg/s4032/IMG_8211.jpg" 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/AVvXsEhxa5L8WMD6nx0hdFJufnslj_EmWTjY3y2DgRtB1iHxjf19aeiyHQHWjdYNoii32CSLt9UTBiEajXo_EE-NPzfu0hnQU08wqNjaQi1ptxU4vnjw6lLsJbdUHNHZ2-aBvNReZmfW3Lpwj5PPLKUD6mX9dfwU_lRgrUVNNi4nttQWPPQU4Dvn54ksoz2cmg/w480-h640/IMG_8211.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="✨" aria-label="✨" class="an1" data-emoji="✨" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/2728/32.png" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">That’s why I’m excited that Macy’s (yes, that Macy’s) has officially launched their Wine Shop! To celebrate, Macy's Wine Shop is offering an amazing deal, receive three FREE bottles of wine! You pay only 14.95 plus applicable tax, that's three bottles at the price of $5 per bottle.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAC69r7jXX1rFYT4WJnzUafSqVgGECnwSOj5hLghnTjRCDryZ4BEIUkuO_w7lhZiSDKYanjrzr9Kpg8h26XosIuW_xuNUMN4smPazD4kb3bPfQAbyDOQRijnXrV1qEVMcddY-wVWGtpUKcMiBr1JSTbscrCvSp8WOLs0xicEzFR7BuMKV5Y6oLjMWs5w/s4032/IMG_8212.jpg" 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/AVvXsEgAC69r7jXX1rFYT4WJnzUafSqVgGECnwSOj5hLghnTjRCDryZ4BEIUkuO_w7lhZiSDKYanjrzr9Kpg8h26XosIuW_xuNUMN4smPazD4kb3bPfQAbyDOQRijnXrV1qEVMcddY-wVWGtpUKcMiBr1JSTbscrCvSp8WOLs0xicEzFR7BuMKV5Y6oLjMWs5w/w480-h640/IMG_8212.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="💫" aria-label="💫" class="an1" data-emoji="💫" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f4ab/32.png" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Choose your full size set of white, red, or mix of wines curated by wine experts from renowned regions. Shipping is fast, it's typically shipped and delivered between 1-3 days.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhztsTjJevj06VAlnqpDu3Ld_W0ZarFd4kSPo9jjvE69_U_Zi9q0KRQZ5JCOl5k1bVy1mFsaazGQPjs6bJz0uHCdh86ghxdr_huIpJdtkBHbI9i0fzHpQ1c3uwQ-xfz1jqjrM7fh7vtqyEeH5Np3bqWhK7WzRdPE-53Nw1zjkVpAw6eLWpgemkJ9iqdTQ/s4032/IMG_8213.jpg" 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/AVvXsEhztsTjJevj06VAlnqpDu3Ld_W0ZarFd4kSPo9jjvE69_U_Zi9q0KRQZ5JCOl5k1bVy1mFsaazGQPjs6bJz0uHCdh86ghxdr_huIpJdtkBHbI9i0fzHpQ1c3uwQ-xfz1jqjrM7fh7vtqyEeH5Np3bqWhK7WzRdPE-53Nw1zjkVpAw6eLWpgemkJ9iqdTQ/w480-h640/IMG_8213.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em;"><img alt="⚡" aria-label="⚡" class="an1" data-emoji="⚡" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/26a1/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span>️Curious to give it a try? To receive your complimentary set, click <a href="https://glnk.io/qzv16/at-thagabulouslyfe" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtGGAyIRchRCaVtrnen38XKVo8Whenl1YOKj3h0wiRjxPLus-N1J4pbCf_05Y3jyaMBQDwylHeuTioqwvIxpcf4riGOAwskhPAzgpeuS56ji2ix4-BangJg-P6aefMusKgV-AP5Lg1-nq3vvb7sZe8kKDl31QaTmHd12sWHD7XWmbAylyZxNHUnM9nwQ/s4032/IMG_8214.jpg" 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/AVvXsEgtGGAyIRchRCaVtrnen38XKVo8Whenl1YOKj3h0wiRjxPLus-N1J4pbCf_05Y3jyaMBQDwylHeuTioqwvIxpcf4riGOAwskhPAzgpeuS56ji2ix4-BangJg-P6aefMusKgV-AP5Lg1-nq3vvb7sZe8kKDl31QaTmHd12sWHD7XWmbAylyZxNHUnM9nwQ/w480-h640/IMG_8214.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><u><i>My Unwind Routine</i></u></p><p>Aromatherapy ~</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqPEHh1b35pJIPXNtR8ezYKwBV-8ciVeUOlGG2nyb7Ex1Q5lP8ylh0lquxrPAQJ4xBaR16r4bB1bTvmIFkCQ5iygWQUKs_z6ckwaRfAoVgUTaWfbxpWGN4gQiDQujiIIZuwAGyS0xqwrE64puTjq7v7o1vfqXlbECaOodFzHItyEsSAidL_0q4BciqQ/s1347/IMG_8391.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqPEHh1b35pJIPXNtR8ezYKwBV-8ciVeUOlGG2nyb7Ex1Q5lP8ylh0lquxrPAQJ4xBaR16r4bB1bTvmIFkCQ5iygWQUKs_z6ckwaRfAoVgUTaWfbxpWGN4gQiDQujiIIZuwAGyS0xqwrE64puTjq7v7o1vfqXlbECaOodFzHItyEsSAidL_0q4BciqQ/w394-h640/IMG_8391.jpg" width="394" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrktS_Wk3AUIVv2svJGc2VQ4tWBjzjc55AGp0sAQyKpX0RTHYySTdrM_I6Jk6wmGSVndW3KF4k6AgEIXvbjCXGjOdMAbx58X_WAGwg_P4VZ2VoKxy_fNbgfZVKrrJZxxl5nG5k-eVHdYHWkdngu0jzx8ckMdWFtxHtqWhBVUX-4XTys-1DWqlQLztJA/s1352/IMG_8396.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1352" data-original-width="827" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrktS_Wk3AUIVv2svJGc2VQ4tWBjzjc55AGp0sAQyKpX0RTHYySTdrM_I6Jk6wmGSVndW3KF4k6AgEIXvbjCXGjOdMAbx58X_WAGwg_P4VZ2VoKxy_fNbgfZVKrrJZxxl5nG5k-eVHdYHWkdngu0jzx8ckMdWFtxHtqWhBVUX-4XTys-1DWqlQLztJA/w392-h640/IMG_8396.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My unwind routine helps me to pour back into myself after a long day. It begins and ends with aromatherapy. Calming scents really help to relax me. Whether it's burning a candle or using aromatherapy tablets in the shower, I make sure that it's a scent that I like and helps to soothe me. Just before bed, I use a room/linen spray or a sleep spray on my pillow case, this helps to further relax me and (sometimes) enhance my sleep.</div><div><br /></div>Journaling ~<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7kn21tMfKmKwjlc1EQbSRyfACJhaTp8Yyu2rYmlpLsWdHmOtsoV9_zPMYUN-Anv8Ont_CFJ0IfsbbAQaKQh6FkkAQqiZ2k5AMLB20V16_p-uYz2iESteZ1P9U9I7c_VckivqpIOrYgZZ3E3VVh8FO-QZQYYfdaJxkgWlOLn0knwYJ65-uGBIokiAH_g/s1203/IMG_8393.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="825" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7kn21tMfKmKwjlc1EQbSRyfACJhaTp8Yyu2rYmlpLsWdHmOtsoV9_zPMYUN-Anv8Ont_CFJ0IfsbbAQaKQh6FkkAQqiZ2k5AMLB20V16_p-uYz2iESteZ1P9U9I7c_VckivqpIOrYgZZ3E3VVh8FO-QZQYYfdaJxkgWlOLn0knwYJ65-uGBIokiAH_g/w438-h640/IMG_8393.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I just got into journaling this year, and I've been enjoying it. It really helps me to take my mind off my problems, refocus and center myself after a long day. I've been doing a self care challenge every month that has different journal prompts, so sometimes I'll write about the prompt or what's been on my mind for that day. If I don't feel like journaling, I usually try to write down five things that I'm grateful for. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wine ~</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOKzQeSY1rzz7DePGLLQumlA0yHHqM1jmPPBewRTrLjRng0MrtTwuBjt0dlSi7oF5jkH5eRSoT_UWwRr1BjVXhYIGx__15Fg6_hizMy0YH1ONvEKlcMUbJkBzqRjEcHWko7bVUMKgZs0m0MPvCuL-8zZJOzuJAdVoVhrrjQ4WNugPVzzdMbmMsGKVXOg/s1347/IMG_8390.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOKzQeSY1rzz7DePGLLQumlA0yHHqM1jmPPBewRTrLjRng0MrtTwuBjt0dlSi7oF5jkH5eRSoT_UWwRr1BjVXhYIGx__15Fg6_hizMy0YH1ONvEKlcMUbJkBzqRjEcHWko7bVUMKgZs0m0MPvCuL-8zZJOzuJAdVoVhrrjQ4WNugPVzzdMbmMsGKVXOg/w394-h640/IMG_8390.jpg" width="394" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A smooth glass of wine is the perfect treat to unwind, it definitely helps to calm my nerves and sleep better. I usually have one to two glasses while journaling or watching TV. My preferred wine is white sweet wines, but I'm learning to expand my palate. 😊</div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"><img alt="🍾" aria-label="🍾" class="an1" data-emoji="🍾" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f37e/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> </span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color: #800180; font-size: x-large;"><b>Do you prefer white or red wine?</b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-28238274458657564652022-12-27T21:44:00.003-05:002022-12-27T21:44:43.053-05:00Lessons I've learned in 2022...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrba8K9WSx85NXcrcf1_22_3eRtp7tWVdSAQYjEQrll7jYaSydTJqQGuTcParwqfjK5JJ-Fj_q8QCBA5KDaj1u09VN3fiRVXrhOojUk40gVIpMpr6ZFCz-bq16FAGwIUqvGpJcrSVmA633GtfzmC1bfgG3wBjPYLzql0CosVOAlNkNWAyhVCbHXgegw/s4032/IMG_5876.jpg" 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/AVvXsEgmrba8K9WSx85NXcrcf1_22_3eRtp7tWVdSAQYjEQrll7jYaSydTJqQGuTcParwqfjK5JJ-Fj_q8QCBA5KDaj1u09VN3fiRVXrhOojUk40gVIpMpr6ZFCz-bq16FAGwIUqvGpJcrSVmA633GtfzmC1bfgG3wBjPYLzql0CosVOAlNkNWAyhVCbHXgegw/w480-h640/IMG_5876.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello Dolls!</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is the time of year that I reflect on the current year. Each year teaches me something new. Here are a few lessons that I’ve learned this year.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="✨" aria-label="✨" class="an1" data-emoji="✨" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/2728/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />It's not how you start, but how you finish.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="✨" aria-label="✨" class="an1" data-emoji="✨" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/2728/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />Give yourself grace, you're doing better than what you think.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="✨" aria-label="✨" class="an1" data-emoji="✨" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/2728/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />It's the simple things that bring the most joy.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em;"><img alt="✨" aria-label="✨" class="an1" data-emoji="✨" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/2728/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />To</span> me, life is much happier when I celebrate it for what it is, and not what I think it should be.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>If you like to share, what's your memorable lesson of 2022?</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-42985708078764690562022-12-26T10:56:00.001-05:002022-12-26T14:40:05.170-05:00You've Stolen a Pizz-a my Heart! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOSAMnMT32O4VxiPdmUlo0Q11f63XwMB_LNvsLX0RrMebu7yO-sPgCBEjh4mAYLP53P5YIRs8aWqTwROFPoqi3TRTwMoD5DzQz-H-BtlKrcMnxeIRn6cAhnijWdawNuF5apwb0uOsalcshYg1CPqoMHNtICGDe0Px_xBlHdZ96ORXVhG4jkby7JY_VTg/s4032/IMG_8282.jpg" 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/AVvXsEjOSAMnMT32O4VxiPdmUlo0Q11f63XwMB_LNvsLX0RrMebu7yO-sPgCBEjh4mAYLP53P5YIRs8aWqTwROFPoqi3TRTwMoD5DzQz-H-BtlKrcMnxeIRn6cAhnijWdawNuF5apwb0uOsalcshYg1CPqoMHNtICGDe0Px_xBlHdZ96ORXVhG4jkby7JY_VTg/w480-h640/IMG_8282.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="✨" aria-label="✨" class="an1" data-emoji="✨" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/2728/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> Every month, I take myself out on a date. I love to have some dedicated time to myself to reflect and regroup without distractions. It's the introvert in me. 😉 My perfect “me-time” outing is movies and pizza.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em;"><img alt="🍕" aria-label="🍕" class="an1" data-emoji="🍕" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f355/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span><a href="https://modpizza.com/" target="_blank">Mod pizza</a> has been my go-to pizza spot because it’s fast and fresh, (I have enough rewards points to prove it<span style="height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em;"><img alt="😉" aria-label="😉" class="an1" data-emoji="😉" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f609/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span>) and you can choose as many toppings you want for one price. In addition to pizza, they have delicious salads that can be customized to your liking.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiAUfzhR7FIEWo-n5pkJkeASHHTtWDFkSTDeF2CU50ILzz1GpQVEI8eb4nLOw2LyKSm4DNiSQoChyH5ab9S-hl5Ga8uV3XPBwTBxxF2iIw7XMRC486KgQedkDnYaWFqmBZ4_A2loD3b59IOpa9ygK6_NwaxF5wBJqXZvn1rHbeIxtw961huCn6VlJPA/s4032/IMG_8264.jpg" 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/AVvXsEjIiAUfzhR7FIEWo-n5pkJkeASHHTtWDFkSTDeF2CU50ILzz1GpQVEI8eb4nLOw2LyKSm4DNiSQoChyH5ab9S-hl5Ga8uV3XPBwTBxxF2iIw7XMRC486KgQedkDnYaWFqmBZ4_A2loD3b59IOpa9ygK6_NwaxF5wBJqXZvn1rHbeIxtw961huCn6VlJPA/w480-h640/IMG_8264.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="✨" aria-label="✨" class="an1" data-emoji="✨" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/2728/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />D</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">id you know that in addition to serving great food, Mod pizza gives back to their community by supporting</span> causes such as: mental health awareness, suicide prevention and childhood hunger?</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="⚡" aria-label="⚡" class="an1" data-emoji="⚡" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/26a1/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />️The next time you’re in a mood for pizza, try Mod pizza. You’re in for a treat! Special shout out to the staff at Mod Pizza Prince Frederick, the staff were amazing and gave exceptional service!! <img alt="🙌🏽" aria-label="🙌🏽" class="an1" data-emoji="🙌🏽" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f64c_1f3fd/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrGVmDZTraIXS__gDa6yKP1L5bTXnzQiUQsfVYRY0iRBQlW8GEfP8f3xZ0Dv32pKnt1M0v2lIQx484pyNRyEDFi7SrZMA0naobmHh0AtqXrCPd5OQTtQdIWSbKSV6n6eriSPK_9IIIXWlTxIFF7Rm5vv6YrMr3bLdJppP9qDB_bu5Hyh1OzaqOfWUMQ/s4032/IMG_8271.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrGVmDZTraIXS__gDa6yKP1L5bTXnzQiUQsfVYRY0iRBQlW8GEfP8f3xZ0Dv32pKnt1M0v2lIQx484pyNRyEDFi7SrZMA0naobmHh0AtqXrCPd5OQTtQdIWSbKSV6n6eriSPK_9IIIXWlTxIFF7Rm5vv6YrMr3bLdJppP9qDB_bu5Hyh1OzaqOfWUMQ/w640-h480/IMG_8271.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">My normal order from Mod is unsweetened iced tea, a regular Mod pizza with chicken, bacon, pepperoni with plenty of veggies and lots of roasted garlic. Surprisingly, their pizzas are low in fat which is a plus. I tried their Caesar salad which is delicious, and I couldn't resist their peppermint chocolate no name cake.😋</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">What's your favorite pizza topping?</span></b></p>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-40593080787643503352022-12-25T22:35:00.000-05:002022-12-25T22:35:47.981-05:00Rooftop Vibes ~ Outfit of the Day!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGoy8vZlcZRJx5NvoBySIVWjb3RlliiPb8VluDcc-f3qRDbdaAX_e-EE4l7ErdmJ1lv9lGsYYUyhTTA6A2utVMZzDq6VWrzjK3GDpHnqBQnhgwTwcHD4ikP-yVKy37-DbC2LT9ShSO3P4VLALOsSa0DOdeemMymtOo5y2pQeLw_SGdtmjt2ELcz9QWig/s2016/IMG_5593.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGoy8vZlcZRJx5NvoBySIVWjb3RlliiPb8VluDcc-f3qRDbdaAX_e-EE4l7ErdmJ1lv9lGsYYUyhTTA6A2utVMZzDq6VWrzjK3GDpHnqBQnhgwTwcHD4ikP-yVKy37-DbC2LT9ShSO3P4VLALOsSa0DOdeemMymtOo5y2pQeLw_SGdtmjt2ELcz9QWig/w480-h640/IMG_5593.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Hi Dolls!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I recently took a trip to Atlanta, it was lots of fun and relaxing! Usually when I take trips, I convince myself that I need to buy something new, any new clothing piece. This time, I challenged myself to wear what I already had. I was surprised at everything I found. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I only wore this set from Fashion Nova once to take pictures in it for content. I was surprised that it still had tags on it. 😔I took it with me, it was perfect to wear at <a href="https://glennsskylounge.com/" target="_blank">Sky Lounge</a>. It's very comfortable, soft, and has great stretch. The knot-twisted back of the top makes a statement on its own. I just added heels and a bag, and I was set. It's a simple, but significant look. 😀</p><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>What I'm Wearing:</b></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pant set: <a href="https://www.fashionnova.com/products/dont-get-this-twisted-pant-set-heather-grey?variant=12200327282812" target="_blank">Fashion</a><a href="https://www.fashionnova.com/products/dont-get-this-twisted-pant-set-heather-grey?variant=12200327282812" target="_blank"> Nova</a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Clear Heels: <a href="https://www.fashionnova.com/products/shes-all-clear-here-wedge-nude?variant=12195908616316" target="_blank">Fashion Nova </a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Clutch: <a href="https://www.fashionnova.com/products/box-you-around-clutch-clear?variant=12187307933820" target="_blank">Fashion Nova</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Earrings: <a href="https://www.catofashions.com/" target="_blank">Cato Fashions</a></div></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-46119164081633533942022-12-14T14:03:00.000-05:002022-12-14T14:03:19.414-05:00Well-Being ~ Nourish & Flourish, Deliciously!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2quLCwX3VZUV7Vs0F7Ed9-rcjOKGmUHgdt6D8K9kqRVUVN2lwpEWXgsGRFiYzsxneb65OiRkUJHRGMCUq1-KJ_Kbtl9h45iaLXq41BXFLxQKw6nD_XDb2RvpY2Ajqtlub2G5l4vBcerWNW5sWbQ-8coiSF9be5tceqfswFnZSkUc_UmoTQER9ooNqIg/s3412/IMG_7604.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3412" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2quLCwX3VZUV7Vs0F7Ed9-rcjOKGmUHgdt6D8K9kqRVUVN2lwpEWXgsGRFiYzsxneb65OiRkUJHRGMCUq1-KJ_Kbtl9h45iaLXq41BXFLxQKw6nD_XDb2RvpY2Ajqtlub2G5l4vBcerWNW5sWbQ-8coiSF9be5tceqfswFnZSkUc_UmoTQER9ooNqIg/w568-h640/IMG_7604.jpg" width="568" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi Dolls,</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My overall well-being journey continues, I'll probably be on a well-being journey forever. 😀 In addition to watching what I eat, being active, and getting immunization shots, I also try to make sure that I keep my supplement routine consistent. </span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz _aa9_ _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ad/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">#ad</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: inherit;"> This time of the year, especially with it being cold and flu season, is when I increase my supplement routine. In addition to taking vitamin D and iron daily, I added a women’s multivitamin gummy from Goli nutrition </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: inherit;">to my routine. </span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: inherit;"></span></div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">💫 <a href="https://goli.com/pages/goli-womens-multi" target="_blank">Goli® Women’s Complete Multi Gummies</a> are formulated with ALL 13 essential vitamins and key minerals, such as:</span></div></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">💅🏽Biotin which helps support healthy hair, skin and nails. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">💪🏽Vitamin D which helps support strong healthy bones, teeth and muscles. </span></div></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">🌱<i>Did you know that Goli gummies are vegan and gluten-free?</i></span></div></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: inherit;">⚡️You can find out more info <a href="https://go.goli.com/gab10" target="_blank">here</a>. Use code: Gab10 to save off your Goli nutrition</span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: inherit;"> purchases. </span></div></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">💕Nourish & flourish, deliciously. </span></div></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-66113610510826290292022-12-06T18:57:00.000-05:002022-12-06T18:57:50.795-05:00Sweater Dress Szn ~ Outfit of the Day!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfVeCRIf6nIocii101Oi6RNPOZlaWNQU4K_JdICiTAfz0H2n4ELhRLB8_tE5w1ZjAmy8PBb2ujbBEI2DgYLDULBtQ0EMskGip7wUdsfcF8WzplaodyEfqNV_wYhL56ibw3xgb3Pu5rdOK8V_nsjnW-7N8iMRg6HxUDyqNM8bM7VTKxWapp9HEIEghcg/s1800/75A5BFE4-02D3-4020-BB0A-BC09F4A1D2D4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfVeCRIf6nIocii101Oi6RNPOZlaWNQU4K_JdICiTAfz0H2n4ELhRLB8_tE5w1ZjAmy8PBb2ujbBEI2DgYLDULBtQ0EMskGip7wUdsfcF8WzplaodyEfqNV_wYhL56ibw3xgb3Pu5rdOK8V_nsjnW-7N8iMRg6HxUDyqNM8bM7VTKxWapp9HEIEghcg/w512-h640/75A5BFE4-02D3-4020-BB0A-BC09F4A1D2D4.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's sweater dress season! I wore them when I was younger, but got away from them. I found this one on Amazon, and I was reminded of why I love them:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">-They can be dressed up and down. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">-They're very versatile; they're perfect for the office with a cardigan or blazer, and they can be worn by itself with heels and a cape for a night out.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">-They're comfortable and figure flattering. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPq76Uf25TO_gwEfAgZ3LqRHmreUylQNbBglWNbUdD9_HlRjtq3YvO8_6bMuf5LuSadLibCbojWZHMVk7z0eajoIdTOc5x2V9ADPDcUsrhxOHnQN7h7vzOJQ9u4iUqnCjaPLL97ujIyO-cvTzNTd2Hu6uCgob7k442FejUK_wBmepA79Z5yssnyLZtw/s1799/EEEE34C8-2C7C-46B9-A2C8-36D322AA977A.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPq76Uf25TO_gwEfAgZ3LqRHmreUylQNbBglWNbUdD9_HlRjtq3YvO8_6bMuf5LuSadLibCbojWZHMVk7z0eajoIdTOc5x2V9ADPDcUsrhxOHnQN7h7vzOJQ9u4iUqnCjaPLL97ujIyO-cvTzNTd2Hu6uCgob7k442FejUK_wBmepA79Z5yssnyLZtw/w512-h640/EEEE34C8-2C7C-46B9-A2C8-36D322AA977A.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">If you're looking for sweater dress ideas, I've linked this one and others under "Fall Fashion Finds" on my Amazon <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/thagabulouslyfe" target="_blank">storefront</a>, and also on my Liketoknow.it <a href="https://www.shopltk.com/explore/thagabulouslyfe" target="_blank">shop</a>. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>What I'm wearing:</u></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Sweater Dress + Earrings: Amazon Fashion</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bag: Shein</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Heels: Fashion Nova</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">What's a staple in your closet?</span></b></div></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-51798028020392109612022-11-08T14:27:00.001-05:002022-11-08T14:27:35.461-05:00Hello Again!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8A9hfrqTfKgX97Scg3yarRkzlQxG6Htr0SET8w1qtXXtLPRfyO8gngIhRMsce3G50rJYFHi_dZibANtbcbiki-zOyeeSnMdZCHOUrBPkRjf_ETdYCiKs8tbOyT1qfOjSYzE8SKVCk3dG3JC1CRKH9IIDYZ5sF6RLLLxKMtJNfTinvHa_FG7R_Z3nYJw/s4032/IMG_7174.jpg" 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/AVvXsEj8A9hfrqTfKgX97Scg3yarRkzlQxG6Htr0SET8w1qtXXtLPRfyO8gngIhRMsce3G50rJYFHi_dZibANtbcbiki-zOyeeSnMdZCHOUrBPkRjf_ETdYCiKs8tbOyT1qfOjSYzE8SKVCk3dG3JC1CRKH9IIDYZ5sF6RLLLxKMtJNfTinvHa_FG7R_Z3nYJw/w480-h640/IMG_7174.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hi Dolls, </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I hope you all are well. I'm good, I felt overdue for a social media mental break, so I took one. I feel like it's time for a brief re-introduction, so here goes. 😀</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm Gab, I currently reside in the DMV area, I also consider ATL my home too. I work as a library professional. I started out as a beauty blogger over ten years ago. A few years ago, I transitioned to being a lifestyle blogger.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some of my passions are style, self care and well-being, which is why I feature them frequently on my platforms. Overall, I'm a big kid at heart and it's the simple things that make me the happiest. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As I get older, I'm learning not to take myself so seriously and to appreciate life for what it is, and not what I think it should be. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div>I want to thank you all for supporting and reading my content. It means a lot, and it keeps me inspired. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Please drop a few lines about yourself, or let me know where you're from! </span></b></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-59416327633209121892022-07-30T10:17:00.003-04:002022-07-30T10:20:04.396-04:00National Lipstick Day! <p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAJMJszXxHEgYwOtGrcV3LMzjjqrVmN5mg6FlNbqzkPiQUkQO0rpaHA88Tu2mNWQWsYDAJHxQLdDmfahRynnNw0P0iNs2ajzH14R-4_6uo-rGXNMmink1iI76tinKO4ZymCm_p_hE1tPgDLh9PUVIeGare-2EJhtPNQB3RpAVYEeiXYC2WXQIKlnrRQ/s3932/IMG_4814.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3932" data-original-width="2581" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAJMJszXxHEgYwOtGrcV3LMzjjqrVmN5mg6FlNbqzkPiQUkQO0rpaHA88Tu2mNWQWsYDAJHxQLdDmfahRynnNw0P0iNs2ajzH14R-4_6uo-rGXNMmink1iI76tinKO4ZymCm_p_hE1tPgDLh9PUVIeGare-2EJhtPNQB3RpAVYEeiXYC2WXQIKlnrRQ/w420-h640/IMG_4814.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yesterday was National Lipstick Day! 💄<span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p><span style="text-align: justify;">Besides mascara and eyeshadow, lipstick is my favorite form of makeup. For me, it's a welcomed pop of color, a mood boost, and it pulls my look together! </span></p><p><span style="text-align: justify;">⭐Fun Fact: Women who apply lipstick on a daily basis unintentionally tend to eat about 4 pounds of lipstick in their lifetime, 🤯 shocking?!</span></p><p><span style="text-align: justify;">In honor of National Lipstick Day, here's a selfie of me wearing my current favorite lipstick. It's</span><a href="https://www.marykay.com/vivaglam/en-us/products/makeup/lips/lipstick/mary-kay-supreme-hydrating-lipstick-casual-rose-990282107" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank"> Casual Rose</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> by </span><a href="https://www.marykay.com/vivaglam" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Mary Kay</a><span style="text-align: justify;">! It's just the perfect amount of color, goes on smooth and it's ultra hydrating. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">What's your favorite shade of lipstick?</span></b></span></p>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-17816631969143421352022-07-19T17:49:00.000-04:002022-07-19T17:49:26.478-04:00Stylish & Comfortable Outfit of the Day ~<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6jC6yRbR23ZMPBzLHETRQE8ypCBCA-ivZGlPoMuGZVV2gunNZRUkMGPsQWAz7D7D9IfrDChj8FY7xrGQ306D3k5H-Sbb14OTDKztDx7lBOWpkOPK6_Lj1saGUJTubGE3ZmlroZBqtrDVxN8UdKX0Iz2Q8sMttMYROr01s3WJDpaZDzQy--cAl1Eaww/s4032/IMG_5313.jpg" 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/AVvXsEiW6jC6yRbR23ZMPBzLHETRQE8ypCBCA-ivZGlPoMuGZVV2gunNZRUkMGPsQWAz7D7D9IfrDChj8FY7xrGQ306D3k5H-Sbb14OTDKztDx7lBOWpkOPK6_Lj1saGUJTubGE3ZmlroZBqtrDVxN8UdKX0Iz2Q8sMttMYROr01s3WJDpaZDzQy--cAl1Eaww/w480-h640/IMG_5313.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello Dolls, </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The older I get, the more I prefer comfort. I like to keep my summer style comfortable and cool as possible. I do like to get really dressed up at times, but you will probably find me in an easy, flowy dress (like this one) and comfortable slides all summer. Being comfortable doesn't involve just my clothing, I like comfortable footwear too. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="⚡" aria-label="⚡" class="an1" data-emoji="⚡" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/26a1/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />️The <a href="https://www.oka-b.com/products/moira-slide-sandal?_pos=1&_sid=b39391901&_ss=r" target="_blank">Moira</a> Oka-B sandals that I’m wearing are extremely comfortable. They’re a lot of reasons why I love them, but I’ll just list a few. <img alt="😉" aria-label="😉" class="an1" data-emoji="😉" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f609/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img alt="♻️" aria-label="♻️" class="an1" data-emoji="♻️" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/267b_fe0f/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />They’re 100% recyclable, have ample arch and heel support, made with soothing massage beads, (which is great for achy feet, like mine) and they’re slip-resistant. I wore them to an event last weekend, and I was surprised at how comfortable they were. I like the massaging bead feature the most. Usually by the end of the day, my feet are sore, but the massaging beads help to alleviate the soreness. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em;"><img alt="💫" aria-label="💫" class="an1" data-emoji="💫" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f4ab/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" />If you're curious </span>to find out more? Be sure to visit the <a href="https://www.oka-b.com/" target="_blank">Oka-B</a> site, and check out their collection.</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><u>What I'm Wearing:</u></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">-Dress: Target x Tabitha Brown collection</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">-Sandals: Moira from Oka-B</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">-Bag: Boo Hoo</span></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-42556278366657534212022-06-21T17:34:00.001-04:002022-12-14T13:42:46.281-05:00Well-Being ~ Stay Calm, Deliciously! <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-PcPYPSivHCOpkzDggPOXFBqdxPFs9XF_BS8fG7zk6xvJ3KrQWMnnAAqKXcVk8voXyHL-U7wZCkVVk0tPOe87iLlBRBKrDiK54356J2h6Tdu4KyD64yZz0z0t1xFC66lp5264RRcN21USIC_l4KPSq_r81GwgiIapWheki21cMRKZeqcB6qONyPRAg/s3408/IMG_4843.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3408" data-original-width="2839" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-PcPYPSivHCOpkzDggPOXFBqdxPFs9XF_BS8fG7zk6xvJ3KrQWMnnAAqKXcVk8voXyHL-U7wZCkVVk0tPOe87iLlBRBKrDiK54356J2h6Tdu4KyD64yZz0z0t1xFC66lp5264RRcN21USIC_l4KPSq_r81GwgiIapWheki21cMRKZeqcB6qONyPRAg/w534-h640/IMG_4843.JPG" width="534" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Hi Dolls,</p><p style="text-align: justify;">#ad As some of you may know, I'm on an overall well-being journey. I'm working on enhancing my mental, physical, and emotional well-being. It's a struggle at times, but I'm learning to stay consistent. One of the things that is consistent in my journey is taking daily supplements. I've just added <a href="https://goli.com/pages/goli-bitescalm" target="_blank">Goli Calm Bites</a> to my regimen. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">The Goli Ashwa is made with KSM-66Ⓡ
Ashwagandha to help promote calmness, relaxation and help reduce
stress…all the things that I need. Life can be hectic and chaotic, so sometimes I need a supplement to help me keep calm.
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<b><u>The Details:</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<img alt="💜" aria-label="💜" class="an1 CToWUd" data-emoji="💜" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f49c/32.png" />Goli® Calm Bites do NOT contain artificial flavors, added preservatives or colors from artificial sources.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<img alt="🍫" aria-label="🍫" class="an1 CToWUd" data-emoji="🍫" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f36b/32.png" /> The delicious chocolate acai flavor profile perfectly complements Ashwagandha and the other ingredients. The chocolate is really delicious. I was expecting a powdery, gritty taste; but they actually taste good. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<img alt="💜" aria-label="💜" class="an1 CToWUd" data-emoji="💜" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f49c/32.png" /> Ashwagandha and Reishi Mushrooms are adaptogens-plants that help the body maintain balance and adjust to stress.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">️If you’re curious like I was, you can find out more info at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://go.goli.com/gab10&source=gmail&ust=1655932591705000&usg=AOvVaw2l7RpTG3xVvgl1T3Qn7ANq" href="https://go.goli.com/gab10" target="_blank">https://go.goli.com/gab10</a>. Use code: Gab10 to save off your @golinutrition purchases. </div><p>
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<img alt="💜" aria-label="💜" class="an1 CToWUd" data-emoji="💜" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f49c/32.png" />Stay calm, deliciously. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">What supplements do you take?</span></b></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-31798486060395448232022-06-07T15:50:00.000-04:002022-06-07T15:50:44.117-04:00Garden Party Fun! 💐<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_AzqbGVECqz6wxYx1c2Ac1KONfL6nIa4DP_6w4r52Y18Pz3i8IPPMnJdJj02wJ9J8RexVhzLen6hFBMkP_CZMg4yuUvMnjWHa0xx4pjHABnO9gBRxaQ6KqkbpeGO2vJYRKYLzQj1vFie0nIVn3djeAAixgKo4Q-hGfWehAYXKMtKTY_0BxZZlIwjGg/s4032/IMG_4570.jpg" 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/AVvXsEhy_AzqbGVECqz6wxYx1c2Ac1KONfL6nIa4DP_6w4r52Y18Pz3i8IPPMnJdJj02wJ9J8RexVhzLen6hFBMkP_CZMg4yuUvMnjWHa0xx4pjHABnO9gBRxaQ6KqkbpeGO2vJYRKYLzQj1vFie0nIVn3djeAAixgKo4Q-hGfWehAYXKMtKTY_0BxZZlIwjGg/w480-h640/IMG_4570.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Hello Dolls!</p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One thing I love about warmer weather and summer approaching is enjoying outdoor activities. I attended a garden party over the weekend! Since I've never been to one before, I didn't know what to expect, but I was in for a treat! </span>I had such a nice time being surrounded by good company, beautiful weather, and serene ambiance.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5MUe1Wg0FKnwPN7ZBeLZiglxu3pn3dRtjFkyNs6cXTkdqQZ3VIuyu9E0HtCE8X596F8GZrJIHxlvz-QLxT3xBCNL_Xdp_x-5RHjOhrNGLPFxbpFtVDvB9vnbIrRN_cKO3xaGRq64nUzodofCjpEeHotPTifZuKPEyAspHIV5_iheGencJgNhsOx51g/s4032/IMG_4539.jpg" 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/AVvXsEjo5MUe1Wg0FKnwPN7ZBeLZiglxu3pn3dRtjFkyNs6cXTkdqQZ3VIuyu9E0HtCE8X596F8GZrJIHxlvz-QLxT3xBCNL_Xdp_x-5RHjOhrNGLPFxbpFtVDvB9vnbIrRN_cKO3xaGRq64nUzodofCjpEeHotPTifZuKPEyAspHIV5_iheGencJgNhsOx51g/w480-h640/IMG_4539.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="🌸" aria-label="🌸" class="an1" data-emoji="🌸" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f338/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> We were able to observe a floral arrangement demonstration. The florist that held the demonstration was very accommodating and knowledgeable. She answered all of our questions. After watching the demo, we made our own arrangement!</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0yukNl3m3v8ukYp7Qz_-8HA3gdQApi-M5qsz_J00mk-xZJridPyeI7CiH5z0UXUdgb8kjnuYjdY8lWjob4MSlOQdEyluRO2KmLTDmfjaOkJNt8I22esKIxznZ6vdELW9-nrwEcEAyzz5vGUk5Wao64zoqQ2N3m8R5SDA0lRXdrPArucFz6jSaHsXEQ/s4032/IMG_4543.jpg" 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/AVvXsEgG0yukNl3m3v8ukYp7Qz_-8HA3gdQApi-M5qsz_J00mk-xZJridPyeI7CiH5z0UXUdgb8kjnuYjdY8lWjob4MSlOQdEyluRO2KmLTDmfjaOkJNt8I22esKIxznZ6vdELW9-nrwEcEAyzz5vGUk5Wao64zoqQ2N3m8R5SDA0lRXdrPArucFz6jSaHsXEQ/w480-h640/IMG_4543.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="🌼" aria-label="🌼" class="an1" data-emoji="🌼" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f33c/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> All of the supplies such as: flowers, mason jars, aprons, shears, and decorations were provided for us. I added my favorite flower, hydrangeas; as well as roses, carnations and eucalyptus. I wanted to include soft colors in my arrangement, so I did. I like how it came out. <img alt="😀" aria-label="😀" class="an1" data-emoji="😀" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f600/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8q8gk32Sc0mZP7aih-XL1bt7kD11L1I_JDu_P0ASFpf-2nzBUqhVOglGkDUhtFnIAEhQQ0vKn--6RhGHGJCT1lBI92sDX14eJcXRQWf6LdHM1NAMbMuNhHN3h8vwIcEP7Dek32SwdMmjxgyBxD3fzEXCyD8wRqTicoJ5uIFhTsNrl4JubarDR7OGCQ/s4032/IMG_4544.jpg" 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/AVvXsEjF8q8gk32Sc0mZP7aih-XL1bt7kD11L1I_JDu_P0ASFpf-2nzBUqhVOglGkDUhtFnIAEhQQ0vKn--6RhGHGJCT1lBI92sDX14eJcXRQWf6LdHM1NAMbMuNhHN3h8vwIcEP7Dek32SwdMmjxgyBxD3fzEXCyD8wRqTicoJ5uIFhTsNrl4JubarDR7OGCQ/w480-h640/IMG_4544.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY0kr4n1266F_Qvu-nh9Rr7kWp29VrFDM4XgEk5isvWSoW0V7KUqhp7nTxSekZ5qD3QuROXoUl14b6kJKYgyNKc_Rx7up_MCWYxUffdIOtHEVErev6yinOM2_oYjW9A-81Csw0kjtgJvbmR1DvrcvbaKwdc0J3knXUlWblnQwq6zOfDFmLQoMvFNZ6sw/s4032/IMG_4547.jpg" 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/AVvXsEgY0kr4n1266F_Qvu-nh9Rr7kWp29VrFDM4XgEk5isvWSoW0V7KUqhp7nTxSekZ5qD3QuROXoUl14b6kJKYgyNKc_Rx7up_MCWYxUffdIOtHEVErev6yinOM2_oYjW9A-81Csw0kjtgJvbmR1DvrcvbaKwdc0J3knXUlWblnQwq6zOfDFmLQoMvFNZ6sw/w480-h640/IMG_4547.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="🌺" aria-label="🌺" class="an1" data-emoji="🌺" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f33a/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> I really enjoyed the experience, it turned out to be fun and relaxing! I didn't know it would be therapeutic, but it was! I would definitely go to another garden party again. Special thanks to the hostesses for making this an event to remember. <img alt="💕" aria-label="💕" class="an1" data-emoji="💕" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f495/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /><br /></span></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdokOl7lvAOXH-p0pAcdz8jTOyEWRZXujxGDU_eOY-DWQCTcQtm4LCm1JqxNxgRDwl_KE9NZ5wWi1LegGN8XfxYVFH1JtUS4ar5EBsiOWnB8jltGCktjW1GMwPADCF_18bvNuVZya_5ge6LJQSv_beYkOfMDgyZ34hv7AQw2vg9ecBP_PdvQaqSHdgFg/s4032/IMG_4552.jpg" 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/AVvXsEjdokOl7lvAOXH-p0pAcdz8jTOyEWRZXujxGDU_eOY-DWQCTcQtm4LCm1JqxNxgRDwl_KE9NZ5wWi1LegGN8XfxYVFH1JtUS4ar5EBsiOWnB8jltGCktjW1GMwPADCF_18bvNuVZya_5ge6LJQSv_beYkOfMDgyZ34hv7AQw2vg9ecBP_PdvQaqSHdgFg/w480-h640/IMG_4552.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white;">️What’s your favorite flower?</span></span></b></p>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324743893684283345.post-13023553491271986962022-05-13T15:55:00.000-04:002022-05-13T15:55:30.893-04:00Things To Do in DC~Artechouse!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiesV1m5FekYWFMJCEcsjqBlE9cog6e283YZWxXUc_odUJQM93dHCdd2NcNWRKzCVcSOi1YzhpO3aqD7qlLd1BwR34OwkH1WeO7XusNQKrO_00_MY6T7uYhmm8rec79EGA2oLhccuCE18HCeISAtMC0YsjKPYyE1YAIFmU_YW6OF3HhZixLNQDSgTKK5A/s4032/IMG_3581.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/AVvXsEiesV1m5FekYWFMJCEcsjqBlE9cog6e283YZWxXUc_odUJQM93dHCdd2NcNWRKzCVcSOi1YzhpO3aqD7qlLd1BwR34OwkH1WeO7XusNQKrO_00_MY6T7uYhmm8rec79EGA2oLhccuCE18HCeISAtMC0YsjKPYyE1YAIFmU_YW6OF3HhZixLNQDSgTKK5A/w480-h640/IMG_3581.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Hi Dolls, </p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">😀I’m finally getting out more. The weather is nicer, and my friends are wanting to do more, which is great. So that means, I can finally share with you all some of the places I’ve been going; and hopefully, (if you like them) you can visit them too. If you like artsy-fartsy experiences, then you might like the Artechouse.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxqzlxsSU_H_OTiREELilLs5r256cGywJTqmPmyTRSo1CLVX51U8vPLReXpC_yX_7KIKnATT2Rm2nGIn68XVw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><img alt="📍" aria-label="📍" class="an1" data-emoji="📍" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f4cd/32.png" style="font-family: inherit; height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;">I visited the </span><a href="https://www.artechouse.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Artechouse</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> in DC a few weeks ago. I had been wanting to go for years. The Artechouse offers cool, immersive exhibits that combine art + technology through out the year.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTeTS_uZIl5g4sT7Mfs3AnT8_x4LaJz1jxRUTzYTCId0rD5RRLzd803uDEJZOSgYTaV5WdsUcIC7OVXkjUoirVqilvon5CWhnHxIzrWEoFNcRJ_HTmp3kqnFEuMTZn8nTlZ8xL3p3lX1eYh8Tdn8n8nNmqJHGd81G1jopDFSw4bs8yPUVpAMS5QxCD0w/s4032/IMG_3592.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/AVvXsEgTeTS_uZIl5g4sT7Mfs3AnT8_x4LaJz1jxRUTzYTCId0rD5RRLzd803uDEJZOSgYTaV5WdsUcIC7OVXkjUoirVqilvon5CWhnHxIzrWEoFNcRJ_HTmp3kqnFEuMTZn8nTlZ8xL3p3lX1eYh8Tdn8n8nNmqJHGd81G1jopDFSw4bs8yPUVpAMS5QxCD0w/w480-h640/IMG_3592.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img alt="🌸" aria-label="🌸" class="an1" data-emoji="🌸" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f338/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> I love cherry blossom season, so I had to see the PIXELBLOOM exhibit. The exhibit was beautiful! <img alt="😍" aria-label="😍" class="an1" data-emoji="😍" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f60d/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> It put me into a calming, reflective state. Watching it reminded me of looking through a kaleidoscope when I was a kid. <img alt="😀" aria-label="😀" class="an1" data-emoji="😀" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f600/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I went with a friend. We had a good time watching the exhibit, taking pics and videos, and just talking.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyAZ1w8Lm909JS3O5nebJHGVF6yvFA7jVhhjGoZJIlxh1yGQPBVBIr61w4i679OhI-p2Vr3uODyYx26L2aycA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em;"><img alt="🍸" aria-label="🍸" class="an1" data-emoji="🍸" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f378/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> </span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Artechouse has a cool cocktail bar that serves non-alcoholic and </span>alcoholic<span style="font-family: inherit;"> beverages. If you go to the Pixelbloom exhibit, try the Cherry </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; height: 1.2em; width: 1.2em;"><img alt="🍒" aria-label="🍒" class="an1" data-emoji="🍒" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/14.0/1f352/32.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> Fusion cocktail. It’s made with lemon, cherry, mint and sake…very refreshing.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi80cwj1jUFq5VwDebWFSwVBJW7WOJ5KXUiirHi32f8AwtTQrr58MKcwLOn_w7laJ4fA2NSPMs5VoMN9lX9PT0-_NKxhXixqd-rqrMmAHn4J6gpSSeZa_IPhdCTnXZZBT8zjpZQT0hAJ_mu-wDoYSYZKZD6XM9EhV0wm4ScDhP5r9nlrVz2bDRFrm0mFw/s4032/IMG_3597.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/AVvXsEi80cwj1jUFq5VwDebWFSwVBJW7WOJ5KXUiirHi32f8AwtTQrr58MKcwLOn_w7laJ4fA2NSPMs5VoMN9lX9PT0-_NKxhXixqd-rqrMmAHn4J6gpSSeZa_IPhdCTnXZZBT8zjpZQT0hAJ_mu-wDoYSYZKZD6XM9EhV0wm4ScDhP5r9nlrVz2bDRFrm0mFw/w480-h640/IMG_3597.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>What do you like to do on the weekends?</b></span></div>G Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261456992865762219noreply@blogger.com0