I’m moving……..
Ok I’m only kidding. I’m staying put here in Charleston….for a bit.
Just wanted to send you all some Good Vibrations for the weekend.
Happy sailing…xoxo
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July17th
No CommentsBermuda..Bahama..
Posted in: escape, freedom., The Open Road
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July2nd
1 CommentMy Country tis of Thee
Posted in: freedom., holiday, home & family, inspiration, the South
Sweet Land of Liiiiiiiiiberty..of Thee I Siiiiiiiiiing!
The 4th of July is one of my favorite Holidays. Due in part to me being a history geek, but also because I find great pride in being an American. Although the current state of our country seems to be, to some, in question at this time, I take this Holiday as a celebration of what this country was founded on and later built upon. I am damn proud to call myself an American & if anyone tries to argue with me about it..they better watch out.
For those who criticize things such as having “In God We Trust” printed on our monies, or the Pledge of Allegiance, I say if you don’t like it so much, move to another country. I still get goose bumps when I hear the National Anthem and saying the Pledge of Allegiance makes me Proud. These are basic fundamentals of which established our country and set us apart from all others. Yes, we have had our dark times – just like every other country and every other person or situation – but what is important is that we have learned from those dark times and moved past them. Sometimes I wonder if our Forefathers would kick us in the behinds if they witnessed some of the things that take place on this land they staked so much into building. But then again, that’s just my opinions.
And so on this 4th of July weekend, I ask all of you to take a minute from your festivities and remember WHY it is you are at that BBQ or out celebrating on the beach. Remember the people that fought for this great Country we live in and remember the people who fight for us still to this very day, whether over seas or down the the street.
Happy 4th of July to you all!
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June23rd
5 Commentsfreedom.
Posted in: freedom., inspiration
14 – the age I smoked my first cigarette
25 – the age I took back control of my life and stepped into…
That’s right. Today is the day that I am breaking my habit and nipping it in the butt. *pun intended* And in doing so I’m going to tell you a little bit about how and why:
I started just like most people do..it was just something you did. Some of my friends were doing it, my daddy had smoked his whole life (well the parts that I was around at least) and so I just slid right into the habit as well. It started off on occasion, then over the years it increased into habit.
Am I proud of it? No.
Was I a “chain smoker”? Getting to that point..
Would I go back in time and not smoke my first one? No.
Don’t get me wrong on that last one, it is a terrible habit which has caused many people to loose their lives and much anguish for loved ones, but it was indeed a part of who I was. I was a smoker and I am not ashamed to admit that. There are many memories in which cigarettes and smoking were a part of and I wouldn’t take those back what so ever, BUT I know that I am now ready to have great and lasting memories with out the added detail. I am a very mentally-attached type of person (for everything), and I knew it would come a time when I was ready to quit, and that time is NOW.
Am I incredibly excited that I know I have the power to break free from the chains and live my life habit free? You bet your bottom dollar I am!!
Am I aware of how difficult it may or may not be? Yes.
Am I worried? Not so much.
Why? Because I have an INCREDIBLE support system to help me along the way. Even this morning when I told my twitter family about my new venture, I was floored with the great responses and encouragement.
I know that I may slip up along the way, but I know even more that never again will I be chained down by the thoughts or limitations smoking can bring into your life.
I am so very excited about this new journey and I hope that you are as well.
xoxo Jennie B
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