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Continue reading →: Secret skill or ability I wish I hadOne secret skill I wish I had would be to become invisible whenever I wanted. One ability that I can do is sometimes I can mimic animals noises or people’s voices.
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Continue reading →: Morning rituals & what it looks likeMy mornings are very sluggish, it takes me a little time to wake up and get my eyelids to stay open. Then it gets a bit chaotic – first things first is coffee on the pot, getting breakfast ready, and my son prepared for school. While getting him ready I…
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Continue reading →: Something most people don’t understandLiving with mental illness and how it effects life and the people around you. I’m one of those people who’s had the privilege of experiencing this. From my own personal journey, I’ve learned that either people get it or they don’t. The ones who do understand mental illness have some…
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Continue reading →: The Girl Who PaintsI have been painting for a few years now, not sure the exact time but for quite a while. It started as a hobby when I was going through postpartum depression but then I began to take it seriously – now I have tons of artwork throughout my house and…
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Continue reading →: Tattoos I want & whereSome tattoos that I would like to get would be the doodles and drawings that my kids make. I’d put them in all different spots most likely – maybe a sleeve on my arm that goes up and then goes down my back. Problem is I’m such a baby getting…
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Continue reading →: Most influential teacherMy eighth grade art teacher – Mr. C. He was a pretty cool guy that took art very seriously. He taught us how to throw clay on the wheel, sculpt with our hands, painting, and drawing. I’ve been into art my whole life and this was the first person (besides…
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Continue reading →: Strategies to cope with negative feelingsTurn the music on loud and bust out the painting equipment, my emotions do the rest on the canvas. Cry in the shower and just let it all out, take a deep breath afterwards. Life happens. I tell myself all of the time that life happens and sometimes things are…
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Continue reading →: Best compliment I’ve receivedThe best compliment that I’ve received is being told that I am a good mother and I am doing a great job.
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Continue reading →: Activities I lose myself inPainting on canvas, DIY projects, gardening, cooking, playing The Sims 4, going to the beach, blogging, reading, and dumpster diving!
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Continue reading →: Favorite type of weatherThunderstorms. It’s peaceful, dark, calming, and the sound of heavy rains pounding down from above sends a chill up my spine. I get such a good feeling when I see the clouds above begin to change over to darkness and the thunder rumbles are getting closer. I can’t explain why…
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Continue reading →: Movies or TV seriesI like watching The Sopranos and Game of Thrones, probably have seen both of them like 10x each and I still enjoy it. Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy without a doubt like 50x.
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Continue reading →: The Monster With Green EyesShe’s a different type of female, like one I’ve never met before in my life. A lonesome creature that rarely speaks up anymore. What was once filled with fire and sparks has now turned to ashes and dust. She has changed completely and I can’t blame her for why. You’ll…
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Continue reading →: The Schoolmaster PaintingFor the last year or so, I’ve been taken my painting very seriously. What began as a hobby to help with my postpartum depression battle has blossomed into a dedicated skill. I’m what they call an amateur artist – just starting out on their journey and finding what works best…
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Continue reading →: Going Back to School, AgainI have one dream that I need to accomplish before I die. Get a college education. Three years ago, I gave that up. I was in Community College for one year and then I decided out of the blue to apply to other Universities. One school reached out for an…
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Continue reading →: This Big Toe of MineOnce upon a time, I almost lost my big toe to lawn mower blades. I don’t know how the blades missed because I walked right into it. I can still feel the pain from the moment my left foot went underneath the machine. At first, I felt nothing but chills,…
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Continue reading →: DIY Back To The Future DeLorean Halloween CostumeEach year I ask my son the same question, usually about six or seven times, “What would you like to be for Halloween?” His normal response is “I don’t know” but then he starts to think about the things he likes. I have been making his costumes handmade for a…
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Continue reading →: All About Our Dog, RocketI thought it would be a good day to introduce the family dog, Rocket. Rocket has been apart of our family for over six years now. He is a Jack Russel Terrier mix and originally from Puerto Rico. His Birthday is unknown so we celebrate it on the day he…
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Continue reading →: How To Become A Successful Dumpster DiverThis is such a fun hobby and it’s one of my favorite titles to have – the dumpster diver. My house is filled with treasures found from inside and outside of the dumpsters; things like furniture, toys, jewelry, decorations, snacks, drinks, beauty products, and many more random things. When I…
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Continue reading →: Painting For A ContestLast year I entered a painting for a contest at the fairgrounds. It was the first time that I gathered up enough courage to submit a piece of my work that would be displayed with other fantastic artists from our county. This was not only exciting, but also a little…
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Continue reading →: Homeless in New JerseySometimes life works in mysterious ways. One minute, things are going great and it feels like your going in the right direction. Trying to do the right things to live a successful existence. Then in the blink of an eye, that can all change. Change can be a good thing,…
A semi-professional exploration of growth and adaptability, Different Hats is where I explore the multifaceted intersection of motherhood, creative production, and sustainable salvaging. Through this personal blog, I offer an analytical look at the various identities I assume within a life of restoration, examining the diverse roles I require to navigate the human condition daily while sharing my raw personal life experiences.
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