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Voting in 2020 is a whole mood. ⁣ Especially sin

Voting in 2020 is a whole mood.
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Especially since I didn't have to mail my ballot in for once. If you haven’t yet - get out there and do the damn thing!✊🏽 🇺🇸⁣
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Took me all of 5 minutes to drive up, verify my identify, and drop it into the mailbox. ⁣
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#ivoted #vote #vote2020 #elections2020 #florida #letsnotfuckthisupamerica

When did we learn to crave, indulge, over or under

When did we learn to crave, indulge, over or under eat?⁣⠀
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Watching my niece the last week has been nothing short of joyful. ⁣⠀
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If you’ve seen my Stories, you’ll know that my new favourite hobby is to put my niece IN or ON things (okay, not actually).⁣⠀
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It happened accidentally and Natalia was not harmed in the process.⁣⠀
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@dww_nick was making us smoothies and before you know it, there she was standing in the fridge while he ducked to get fruits from the freezer below.

Obviously, I took a photo.⁣⠀
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That’s when it dawned on me: she’s a blank slate when it came to nutrition and her relationship with food. ⁣⠀
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She cries or does “milk” in sign language when she’s hungry.⁣⠀
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She pushes food away when she’s no longer hungry.⁣⠀
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She knows what she wants and listens to her hunger signals to stop.⁣⠀
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Pretty incredible and super simple.⁣⠀
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So when exactly did we learn to:⁣⠀
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🤖 drink wine to unwind⁣⠀
🤖 eat ice cream after a fight⁣⠀
🤖 skip meals to have fewer calories⁣⠀
🤖 crave dessert after every meal⁣⠀
🤖 stop listening to those hunger signals⁣⠀
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To be fair, each of those things is okay in moderation but not without it.⁣
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As I've gotten older, I've found myself trying to be more mindful; unlearning and relearning. Listening and trusting my body to decide when, what and how much to eat. #backtobabybasics
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Doesn't always happen but I try to ask myself a few questions:⁣⠀

🤔 How hungry am I?⁣⠀
🤔 Do I need to slow down?⁣⠀
🤔 Am I distracted?⁣⠀
🤔 What does my body need?⁣⠀
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𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 (more on this another time) 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥. ⁣⠀

Do you guys pay attention? What tips do you have?⁣

#mindfuleating #nutrition #healthy #relationshiptofood #foodguilt #hungersignals #littleniece #miami #babyboss

Sometimes judging a person can pay dividends. It

Sometimes judging a person can pay dividends.

It was the first day of 6th grade and the band director was alphabetically going down the list, taking attendance.

When he finally made it to W, I heard: 'Wysocki'

"Oh sweet! Cool last name. Sounds like Kawasaki, she must be Japanese!"

I thought I'd make an Asian friend.

Imagine my surprise when in walked this little white girl with blonde hair and blue eyes.

That day I was totally wrong; learned a valuable lesson in judgement and made a friend because of it.

Pleased that I did though because this friendship has survived different universities, cities, states and countries.

It has survived hiatuses, silences and space.

I am beyond thrilled that I was able to witness and celebrate the wedding of one of the most caring, beautiful souls I've ever had the good fortune to (judge and) encounter.

Now here we are 24 years later. Comin' hot with some advice I'd give to my younger self.

💫 Honour the friendships that allow you to pick up from where last left off, regardless of how long its been since you connected.

💫 Appreciate the beauty in simplicity and realise that as long as you have good people around you, a lot less matters.

💫 Nourish your body and lift weights regularly so you don't have to stress yourself into a fad diet, just to fit into that dress.

💫 Judge a book but give it a try anyway. You might be pleasantly surprised.

What would you tell your younger self?

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#protips #gettingolderiscool #friendships #fallweddings #latergram #musings #maryland #health #whenyoutakeoffthemaskforapicture #covidweddings #beautifulbrides

I never understood the concept or appeal of Fall.

I never understood the concept or appeal of Fall. Un-be-leaf-able, I know.

You see, ya girl comes from a tropical climate where it’s green year round and nothing reeaally dies. Paradise, right? 🤷🏽‍♀️

Well, no. The flip side is that it’s also usually hotter than satan’s butthole and riddled with mosquitoes. It’s kinda no wonder I never had any overwhelming desire to be outdoors in nature.

Anyway, this weekend I woke up to the sun bursting through the trees, with the most beautiful and brightest colours I’ve probably ever seen.

It casted such gorgeous shadows all over the ground and filled the landscape with shades of the brightest colours - deep reds, bright oranges, crisp yellows and even contrasty browns (read: not green).

Best part? It was so chilly that mosquitoes were nowhere to be found!

For a moment, I found myself grateful that I was able to disconnect and put all life's worries aside for a few short days (especially before the second wave of lockdown hits).

Grateful to be away from the city, away from the chaos and noise.

Nature is wild.
Fresh air is cleansing.
Perspective is everything.

What are you grateful for today?

#grassisalwaysgreener #noliterally #grassisalwaysgreen #disconnecttoreconnect #fallingforfall #fallcolours #amianadultnow #happymonday #experiencesovereverything #fallpuns #sorrynotsorry

Hello American power outlets and open roads! I've

Hello American power outlets and open roads! I've missed you. I've missed you so fucking much.
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#nightdriving #dusk #musicup #letsdrive #maryland #laurelmaryland

A year ago I packed my carry on like it was a bomb

A year ago I packed my carry on like it was a bomb shelter: books, electronics and an insane amount of snacks.⠀
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This time around? Packed it with face masks, antibacterial wipes and an insane amount of sanitised snacks.😏
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Travelling right now isn't for everyone. ⠀
But after 8 months of covid, I'm beginning to think there's a fine line between playing it safe and not playing at all. ⠀
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Yes, you should:⠀
⛑ get tested⠀
⛑ wear a mask⠀
⛑ use hand sanitiser⠀
⛑ keep your distance⠀
⛑ fill out track and trace forms⠀
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But then:⠀
▪️ Do you miss walking your only daughter down the aisle?⠀
▪️ Do you miss the opportunity to see your niece take her first step?⠀
▪️ Do you miss being able to say goodbye to a loved one?⠀
▪️ Do you delay your physiotherapy on your broken ankle?⠀
▪️ Do you stop living?⠀
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Everyone's situation, circumstances and risk appetite will be different.

My best advice? Weigh your options and take precautions to make yourself and the people around you, comfortable. ⠀
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I was having dinner with Amy and my heart tore to pieces when she said that her dad wasn't coming to her wedding. ⠀
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I understand the concern about health and safety but man, having to make that decision must be rough. ⠀
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I guess all I'm saying is, that in situations like these, it's important to remember not to pass judgement on someone's decision or begrudge them for it. They've done their due diligence and made their decision. Be kind.⠀
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Also, see my reflection in the mirror? YES ME TOO. And I'm not tippie toeing. Hello, America.

#mirrorsinamerica #helloeastcoast #maryland #hoodieandshorts #wholetmewritelongcaptions #bekind

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