❄️“Winter always turns to spring”🌿Diasa

❄️“Winter always turns to spring”🌿Diasaku #Ikeda

This year has been…a lot. But I have tremendous gratitude for the beauty in moments big and small - and for the wisdom each experience imparts. I appreciate all that I am, all that my family and friends are - and the potential in all that can still be.

Thanks to all of you who are along for my wild ride. I appreciate you. ☺️

I simply must give a shout out to the shoes in this reel - my @telicfootwear #kicks are amazing. No joke. They are insanely warm and comfortable - and I adore the styling. Gifted and #grateful

#gratitude #quote #eleanorroosevelt #winterturnstospring #change #newyear #tothegoodtimes #walking #beach #sunset #walkingthedog #telic #apreski #recoversoft #findyourpurpose #telicfootwear #telicboot #inspirational #keepgoing #cheers #rescue #rescuedog #rescuepuppy #possibilities

🤓 Yep. I dabbled in #stopmo for a minute while

🤓 Yep. I dabbled in #stopmo for a minute while I was working with @theandibrand - this little bit was never used and I just love it. Something so satisfying about the perfect rainbow of @atlasbars and that sweet #Camo y’all know and love.

Speaking of - the awesome @theandibrand is having a #wickedcool #cybermonday #sale - all my ANDI fans - HEAD OVER!

That is all - back to your regularly scheduled Monday Night shenanigans. 🙌

#stopmotion #cleaneating #cleansnacks #vegan #veganbars #proteinbar #camostyle #colorpop #stopmotionvideo #forfun #stopmotionreel #stopmoreels #ethicalfashion #sustainablefashion #theandibrand

🍸’Early’ #mixology is BACK! I’ve been tin

🍸’Early’ #mixology is BACK! I’ve been tinkering with this @sakeoneoregon saké to create a beverage - and I #nailedit. I am obsessed with the clean saké flavor mixed with just the right about of #ginger spice and lime. And did I mention this is EASY?!

👉 Here are the deets
In a pint glass..
- Glass full of ice
- 1.5 oz saké one g fifty saké
- 3 oz SPICY natural ginger beer
- .05 oz fresh lime juice

Garnish
- Thin slices of fresh ginger. )I used a mandolin slicer)
- Lime zest
- Lime wedge

Combine ingredients in glass, stir to combine. Slide slices of ginger into the glass and press along the side of the glass (I used a spoon to guide the slices)

Will you try this one?! (You totally should 😜)

#sakeone #kanpailife #mixologist #saké #sakelover #sake #cheers #salute #kanpai #creativedrink #refreshing #refreshingdrink #gingerdrink #drinkswithfriends #drinkswithaview @apexdropofficial

This bottle was gifted and grateful! 🙏 Thank you

I’m having way too much fun with this toothbrush

I’m having way too much fun with this toothbrush, y’all. Seriously though - I love it. So - CALLING ALL COFFEE AND WINE drinkers - this brush comes with a polishing cup (just like the kind they use in the dentist office!) I swear I’ve lightened up a few shades since using! (hello, #izzosmile ) It also comes with a cool UV sanitizing case gizmo. There are more goodies in this gift set too. Where was #izzo during the pandemic lockdown?! 😂
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Yes, I was gifted this set - I’m grateful for each gift I get and only share if I really, truly love my gift. Which I do! Thank you Izzo!
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This would truly be an awesome gift for the holidays. Hit my story for a link to find the set. 🙌
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@apexdropofficial #bestsmile #smileon #dentalhealth #oralhealthgoals #giftforteens #giftforcoffeedrinkers #giftforwinelovers #toomuchfun #deadoralive #spinmeround

Saturday night was @fishforacure It was a great ti

Saturday night was @fishforacure It was a great time - but this year, I am feeling overwhelmed with gratitude. The magnitude of what has been accomplished by F4AC in 16 years is just amazing.

Hundreds of people with hundreds of ‘why’ stories - all supporting their community hospital @luminishealth Anne Arundel Medical Center - specifically the cancer institute.

This year - pushing past the madness of COVID, we raised over $575,000. Guys - that goes STRAIGHT to AAMC, helping to fund salaries of Nurse Navigators, nutritional support and financial navigators. This is just so awesome to me.

To date, we have raised a cumulative 4.5 MILLION DOLLARS in the Paul C. Dettor Captain’s Challenge. EVERY PENNY of that money has gone to AAMC for direct patient support.

I’ve been on the F4AC Board for 9 years now. The gratitude I am feeling today is coming from reflection - looking back at how we all busted out asses to raise more, do more, share more, to tell the stories that built F4AC.

Today, we have an army of amazing donors, volunteers, helpers and sponsors. YOU GUYS keep the machine going now. @blue_jay_89er37 lit the fire - the F4AC Board threw logs on the fire and now YOU are fanning the flames.

We can’t continue to do this without each and every one of you.

Personal note - many of you know my father lost his battle to lung cancer 6 months ago. This world is at such a loss without his huge spirit. My heart is broken. But everything I do has a little piece of him. I love a deeper, try harder, forgive myself and others with greater ease. All in his memory.

Fish was deeper for me this year. I was quieter - but the experience was deep.

@erniearizzi is now on the awesome F4AC team Lady Jen with @scaturroken and @jenscaturro . Watch out, next year, I am going to get the Lady Jen marketing machine going and we’ll keep making those waves…bigger and stronger….and louder.

If you read all of this. I appreciate you. Also - swipe to the last pic. Fuck you cancer. 🙌
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#cancersucks #fuckyoucancer #philanthropy #community #familyfirst #mywhy #annapolis #annapolisevents #annapolismd #chesapeakebay #fishingtournament #dogood #supportingeachother

#strangerthings Halloween over here. . . . . . .

#strangerthings Halloween over here.
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#vecna #strangerthings4 #strangerthingsseason4 #demogorgan #demodog #eleven #elevenstrangerthings #hopper #strangerthingshopper #joycebyers #strangerthingsfamily #halloween #halloween2022 #creepy #strangerthingstattoo #strangerthingsfanpage #strangerthingsfans

They grow up so fast 😂 Joe’s alternate Hallow

They grow up so fast 😂 Joe’s alternate Halloween look - Homelander 🙌
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#homelander #rescuedog #dogcostume #halloween #halloweenreels #theboys #bodieshitthefloor #drowningpool #labpuppy #lasereyes #funnydog #tinydog #permapuppy #superhero #metal #metalhead #blacklabmix

Unwind my friends. TB to my FL trip. Yeah, the sam

Unwind my friends. TB to my FL trip. Yeah, the same day when I was poolside geekin’ out with those lizards. 😂
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#flnature #florida #coolnature #naturereels #naturelover #coolbugs #worm #millipede #melbourneflorida #melbourne #floridanature #nature #naturephotography #unwind #redbug #naturegirl #naturegeek #killintime #poolside

Happy Hour in the yahhhhd 🍷 LAST CALL for the

Happy Hour in the yahhhhd 🍷
LAST CALL for the @barebonesliving 🤠 GIVEAWAY 🤠 @barebonesliving is celebrating their 10th Anniversary by giving away 4️⃣0️⃣ of their 30" Cowboy Grills through the month of September!!! Visit the link in bio on the @barebonesliving page to enter!!!

I ADORE my fire pit - built to last and thoughtfully designed!

Deets…
* 10 winners will be notified each week ( 4 weeks = 40 grills)
* The earlier you enter, the more chances to win!
* No purchase necessary.
* Enter through the link in bio at ▶️ @barebonesliving 🎉
@apexdropofficial #barebonesliving #livebarebones

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❄️“Winter always turns to spring”🌿Diasa

❄️“Winter always turns to spring”🌿Diasaku #Ikeda

This year has been…a lot. But I have tremendous gratitude for the beauty in moments big and small - and for the wisdom each experience imparts. I appreciate all that I am, all that my family and friends are - and the potential in all that can still be.

Thanks to all of you who are along for my wild ride. I appreciate you. ☺️

I simply must give a shout out to the shoes in this reel - my @telicfootwear #kicks are amazing. No joke. They are insanely warm and comfortable - and I adore the styling. Gifted and #grateful

#gratitude #quote #eleanorroosevelt #winterturnstospring #change #newyear #tothegoodtimes #walking #beach #sunset #walkingthedog #telic #apreski #recoversoft #findyourpurpose #telicfootwear #telicboot #inspirational #keepgoing #cheers #rescue #rescuedog #rescuepuppy #possibilities

🤓 Yep. I dabbled in #stopmo for a minute while

🤓 Yep. I dabbled in #stopmo for a minute while I was working with @theandibrand - this little bit was never used and I just love it. Something so satisfying about the perfect rainbow of @atlasbars and that sweet #Camo y’all know and love.

Speaking of - the awesome @theandibrand is having a #wickedcool #cybermonday #sale - all my ANDI fans - HEAD OVER!

That is all - back to your regularly scheduled Monday Night shenanigans. 🙌

#stopmotion #cleaneating #cleansnacks #vegan #veganbars #proteinbar #camostyle #colorpop #stopmotionvideo #forfun #stopmotionreel #stopmoreels #ethicalfashion #sustainablefashion #theandibrand

🍸’Early’ #mixology is BACK! I’ve been tin

🍸’Early’ #mixology is BACK! I’ve been tinkering with this @sakeoneoregon saké to create a beverage - and I #nailedit. I am obsessed with the clean saké flavor mixed with just the right about of #ginger spice and lime. And did I mention this is EASY?!

👉 Here are the deets
In a pint glass..
- Glass full of ice
- 1.5 oz saké one g fifty saké
- 3 oz SPICY natural ginger beer
- .05 oz fresh lime juice

Garnish
- Thin slices of fresh ginger. )I used a mandolin slicer)
- Lime zest
- Lime wedge

Combine ingredients in glass, stir to combine. Slide slices of ginger into the glass and press along the side of the glass (I used a spoon to guide the slices)

Will you try this one?! (You totally should 😜)

#sakeone #kanpailife #mixologist #saké #sakelover #sake #cheers #salute #kanpai #creativedrink #refreshing #refreshingdrink #gingerdrink #drinkswithfriends #drinkswithaview @apexdropofficial

This bottle was gifted and grateful! 🙏 Thank you

I’m having way too much fun with this toothbrush

I’m having way too much fun with this toothbrush, y’all. Seriously though - I love it. So - CALLING ALL COFFEE AND WINE drinkers - this brush comes with a polishing cup (just like the kind they use in the dentist office!) I swear I’ve lightened up a few shades since using! (hello, #izzosmile ) It also comes with a cool UV sanitizing case gizmo. There are more goodies in this gift set too. Where was #izzo during the pandemic lockdown?! 😂
.
.
Yes, I was gifted this set - I’m grateful for each gift I get and only share if I really, truly love my gift. Which I do! Thank you Izzo!
.
.
This would truly be an awesome gift for the holidays. Hit my story for a link to find the set. 🙌
.
.
.
@apexdropofficial #bestsmile #smileon #dentalhealth #oralhealthgoals #giftforteens #giftforcoffeedrinkers #giftforwinelovers #toomuchfun #deadoralive #spinmeround

Saturday night was @fishforacure It was a great ti

Saturday night was @fishforacure It was a great time - but this year, I am feeling overwhelmed with gratitude. The magnitude of what has been accomplished by F4AC in 16 years is just amazing.

Hundreds of people with hundreds of ‘why’ stories - all supporting their community hospital @luminishealth Anne Arundel Medical Center - specifically the cancer institute.

This year - pushing past the madness of COVID, we raised over $575,000. Guys - that goes STRAIGHT to AAMC, helping to fund salaries of Nurse Navigators, nutritional support and financial navigators. This is just so awesome to me.

To date, we have raised a cumulative 4.5 MILLION DOLLARS in the Paul C. Dettor Captain’s Challenge. EVERY PENNY of that money has gone to AAMC for direct patient support.

I’ve been on the F4AC Board for 9 years now. The gratitude I am feeling today is coming from reflection - looking back at how we all busted out asses to raise more, do more, share more, to tell the stories that built F4AC.

Today, we have an army of amazing donors, volunteers, helpers and sponsors. YOU GUYS keep the machine going now. @blue_jay_89er37 lit the fire - the F4AC Board threw logs on the fire and now YOU are fanning the flames.

We can’t continue to do this without each and every one of you.

Personal note - many of you know my father lost his battle to lung cancer 6 months ago. This world is at such a loss without his huge spirit. My heart is broken. But everything I do has a little piece of him. I love a deeper, try harder, forgive myself and others with greater ease. All in his memory.

Fish was deeper for me this year. I was quieter - but the experience was deep.

@erniearizzi is now on the awesome F4AC team Lady Jen with @scaturroken and @jenscaturro . Watch out, next year, I am going to get the Lady Jen marketing machine going and we’ll keep making those waves…bigger and stronger….and louder.

If you read all of this. I appreciate you. Also - swipe to the last pic. Fuck you cancer. 🙌
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#cancersucks #fuckyoucancer #philanthropy #community #familyfirst #mywhy #annapolis #annapolisevents #annapolismd #chesapeakebay #fishingtournament #dogood #supportingeachother

#strangerthings Halloween over here. . . . . . .

#strangerthings Halloween over here.
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#vecna #strangerthings4 #strangerthingsseason4 #demogorgan #demodog #eleven #elevenstrangerthings #hopper #strangerthingshopper #joycebyers #strangerthingsfamily #halloween #halloween2022 #creepy #strangerthingstattoo #strangerthingsfanpage #strangerthingsfans

They grow up so fast 😂 Joe’s alternate Hallow

They grow up so fast 😂 Joe’s alternate Halloween look - Homelander 🙌
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#homelander #rescuedog #dogcostume #halloween #halloweenreels #theboys #bodieshitthefloor #drowningpool #labpuppy #lasereyes #funnydog #tinydog #permapuppy #superhero #metal #metalhead #blacklabmix

Unwind my friends. TB to my FL trip. Yeah, the sam

Unwind my friends. TB to my FL trip. Yeah, the same day when I was poolside geekin’ out with those lizards. 😂
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#flnature #florida #coolnature #naturereels #naturelover #coolbugs #worm #millipede #melbourneflorida #melbourne #floridanature #nature #naturephotography #unwind #redbug #naturegirl #naturegeek #killintime #poolside

Happy Hour in the yahhhhd 🍷 LAST CALL for the

Happy Hour in the yahhhhd 🍷
LAST CALL for the @barebonesliving 🤠 GIVEAWAY 🤠 @barebonesliving is celebrating their 10th Anniversary by giving away 4️⃣0️⃣ of their 30" Cowboy Grills through the month of September!!! Visit the link in bio on the @barebonesliving page to enter!!!

I ADORE my fire pit - built to last and thoughtfully designed!

Deets…
* 10 winners will be notified each week ( 4 weeks = 40 grills)
* The earlier you enter, the more chances to win!
* No purchase necessary.
* Enter through the link in bio at ▶️ @barebonesliving 🎉
@apexdropofficial #barebonesliving #livebarebones

🤠 GIVEAWAY 🤠 @barebonesliving is celebrating

🤠 GIVEAWAY 🤠 @barebonesliving is celebrating their 10th Anniversary by giving away 4️⃣0️⃣ of their 30" Cowboy Grills through the month of September!!! Visit the link in bio on the @bare page to enter!!!

I ADORE my fire pit - built to last and thoughtfully designed!

Deets…
* 10 winners will be notified each week ( 4 weeks = 40 grills)
* The earlier you enter, the more chances to win!
* No purchase necessary.
* Enter through the link in bio at ▶️ @barebonesliving 🎉 #barebonesliving #livebarebones @apexdropofficial

💫 Top of the world. Heading home to see my love

💫 Top of the world. Heading home to see my loves.

#timelapse #timelapsevideo #timelapsereel #airport #takeoff #airtravel #southwestairlines #southwest #airplane #plane #travel #travelgram #travelreels #bluesky #viewfeomabove #earlyonasunday #topoftheworld #ontopoftheworld

😴 I’m nappin’ here! GUYS - *I* put this tin

😴 I’m nappin’ here! GUYS - *I* put this tiny dude to sleep! Seriously! @erniearizzi showed me how. 🤩 These FL anoles can be put to sleep by flipping them over and rubbing their belly!

PROMISE - he woke and happily skittered off after this vid.

#florida #melborne #melborneflorida #anole #lizard #aleep #naptime #siesta ##lizardsofinstagram #lizards #tinycute #poolside #pool #chillin #tomboy #critter #naturelover #crittercatcher #south #floridalife #floridanature #sleepinglizard #sleeping #naturereels #naturereel #naturereels🍁

I’m sexy and I know it - #florida #anole style

I’m sexy and I know it - #florida #anole style

I had a morning to relax poolside - alone. So of course I geeked out and caught lizards. Duh. This guy was totally showing off - he let me get close enough to score this vid.

Want to see a lizard I put to sleep?! Coming up soon. 🙌

#sexyandiknowit #lizard #lizardlover #floridaanole #floridanature #melborne #melborneflorida #outdoorgirl #naturelover #critter #crittercatcher #tomboy

Grateful. That is all. PS - long vid, if you watc

Grateful. That is all.
PS - long vid, if you watch all, you see me sink the axe, WINNING the fireball relay for our team. Love my family. And my neighbors!
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#yardparty #backyardparty #party #4th #slipandslide #slipnslide #axethrowing #4thparty #fireworks #fireworks💥 #summerfun #contentcreator #creators #creator

Where have I really been? Soaking in moments like

Where have I really been? Soaking in moments like this - and changing. Read on…

Today, we celebrated my father’s life; he passed away a few weeks ago. I was one of his caretakers for the last 6 months. Those months were some of the most challenging in my life for many reasons - but also the most incredibly emotionally fulfilling and introspective of times.

After experiencing all that life has thrown my way over the last 6 months - the world really looks….different. There is a profound and deep change within me that cannot be put into words.

All I know is that I love a lot harder, hug more, stress less and understand….more. I’m not perfect - but most days, this is me.

I was honored to help care for my father - and fortunate to be there the evening he passed away. I will never forget those last few days - but what I will really hold forever are the hours and days we spent together while he was being so strong - and getting so weak. I am amazed by the human spirit.

Life is so interesting - and can be so beautiful if you allow the light in.

Heal those emotional wounds my friends. Move on with your heads held high and love in your hearts.

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
- Albert Einstein

Swipe to see my Pop 💫

#mondaymood
I was Cruella for halloween but didn’t get a great pic - check my story for the one I did get - and all of the shenanigans. It was a damn fine evening.

On to my Monday mood - I was shooting some flat-lays for @theandibrand and I had some super cool accessories to play with from @hereapopupshop - so I snapped a few pics. I could not resist those amazing handwarmers, earrings and hat! And the ANDI Urban Clutch - always by my side. That bag is nothing short of awesome.

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