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“The Ocean Conservancy has long audited the trash collected by item. For the first time in 2017, all of the top ten items retrieved were plastics, displacing glass bottles, aluminum cans, and rope that had been stalwarts on the list. The list includes cigarette butts (with plastic filters), food wrappers, bottles, bottle caps, and shopping bags.” - @natgeo .
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#savetheplanet
#skipthestraw
#plasticfree
#beachcleanup
#doyourpart
#dontlitter
#giveahoot
#dontpollute
#saveouroceans
#reducereuserecycle
#beachlife
#community
#treehugger
#activist
#volunteer
#startsmall
#florida
#cocoabeach
#capecanaveral
#capecanaveralbeach
#coastalliving
#local
#earthday
#earthdayeveryday
#oceanconservation
#nationalgeographic
#mommyoverboard

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Confession: I used to HATE this day.

Like, I loathed it’s entire existence. The red and pink. The hearts and teddy bears. The roses and chocolates. The love and romance. UGHHHHHHHHH.... I literally could not.

And now? Well, I hate it a lot less. It’s still a silly #hallmark holiday and I still don’t buy into the idea of a single day that we’re meant to show people we love them with chalky pink hearts, overpriced flowers or outdated shows of romance that lack any sort of thought or creativity, I can at least play along. I can tolerate the crowds of couples and the seas of all red errything. I can get through the day without hating every damn couple I see. I don’t dread it. It’s no longer painful or scary. It doesn’t make me feel anxious. It’s not even a thing, chicken wing. It’s just another day.

Wether you’re single, taken or somewhere in between, let the day be about love. Love yourself. Love your friends. Love your family. Love your coworkers. Be love. Spread love. Love love.

And do you know why I’m no longer triggered by this day? Because I’ve done the damn work. I don’t feel unworthy of love, chocolate or flowers. I don’t feel unloved, even when I’m single (and it feels like I’m always single on this day...) I don’t loathe it anymore because really, it doesn’t fucking matter!
If this day is as hard for you as it used to be for me, know that you’re not alone. Know that it’s just one day. And know that it has absolutely nothing to do with the date on the calendar and everything to do with you. That’s right. I said it. You have the power to change your thoughts and feelings about this day and every other one too. Wanna stop the hating? Let’s go. Let’s dive in. Let’s make some changes. And by this time next year, you won’t be shaken by anything Hallmark throws at you. Bet me.

#galentinesday
#galentines
#happyvalentinesday
#valentines
#vday
#love
#loveislove
#selflove
#selfcare
#instagood
#allthesingleladies
#singlemom
#solotravel
#blogger
#writersofinstagram
#lightworker
#motivation
#inspiration
#mindset
#spiritualawakening
#spiritjunkie
#manifest
#dreambigger
#release
#letitgo
#surrender
#goddessrising
#mommyoverboar

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Groundhog Day in Punxy ✔️ .
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Yes, it was freezing cold.
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Yes, we had to wake up at 2am.
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Yes, he’s an oversized rodent.
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Yes, we stood in lines for busses, were nearly trampled and stepped in mud puddles ankle deep.
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Yes, I could have chosen anywhere to spend my birthday.
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But as a Groundhog baby, I have ALWAYS wanted to spend a birthday with Phil. It was a sort of pilgrimage, if you will. Another line checked off my ever growing bucket list. .
For the record, it was everything I thought it would be and more! Groundhog themed events for DAYS! An entire town dedicated to the whistle pig and fellow Groundhog enthusiasts packed into every building, store, park, hotel, restaurant. It was the corniest, most ridiculous thing I have seen/done and it was awesome. So grateful that I was able to bring (drag) my family along for the ride and no one lost a toe to frostbite! Year number 35 is definitely off to a great start.
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And no, I don’t feel the need to ever go back. Been there. Done that. Got the t-shirt.
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What’s the silliest thing you have on your buck list and gave you completed it yet?
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#bucketlist
#yolo
#birthdaypost
#happybirthday
#travel
#travelblogger
#punxsutawney
#punxsutawneyphil
#groundhogday
#happygroundhogday
#raiseyourvibration
#highvibe
#singlemom
#mommylife
#newbeginnings
#storyteller
#bloggess
#adventure
#explore
#love
#instagood
#gratitude
#growth
#mindset
#inspiration
#goals
#spiritjunkie
#goddessrising
#mommyoverboard

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Self Care AF.
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#selfcare
#selflove
#iloveme
#dateyourself
#slowdown
#bepresent
#indulge
#treatyoself
#timeout
#raiseyourvibration
#highvibe
#singlemom
#mommylife
#blogger
#storyteller
#bloggess
#adventure
#explore
#love
#instagood
#growth
#mindset
#inspiration
#goals
#spiritjunkie
#goddessrising
#mommyoverboard

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5 Trips in 5 Weeks.
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And now, we self care.
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I have a habit of living life fast. Vacationing with me should really be some sort of sporting event. I. Don’t. Stop. I’m always on the go and always looking for the next adventure. Learning how to slow down, relax, rest was (and still is) a learning process for me. I actually have to schedule time for self care, time to just rest and time to do nothing otherwise, I’d just keep filling up the calendar until I hit a wall and was so physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted that I’d be miserable and sad. .
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Sound familiar?
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If you’re a go-er like me, here is your reminder to slow the fuck down! Be present. Take a beat. Enjoy this moment. And always, always, always take care of you!
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#selflove
#selfcare
#loveyourself
#slowdown
#bepresent
#trusttheprocess
#theuniversehasyourback
#singlemom
#allthesingleladies
#dateyourself
#lovequotes
#love
#instagood
#bathtime
#bubblebath
@drteals
#relax
#rest
#homesweethome
#spiritjunkie
#raiseyourvibration
#highvibes
#manifest
#meditate
#surrender
#letgo
#goddessrising
#vacation
#travel
#blogger
#mommyoverboard

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I didn’t know that I was beautiful.

I spent most of my first quarter century of life playing the ugly duckling role. All my friends were prettier than me, funnier than me, smarter than me, more desirable than me, cooler than me. Boys didn’t like me and they never chose me. I wasn’t good enough for certain social situations, clubs, sports, jobs. I didn’t deserve to be happy or loved or respected. It was so fucking hard to be me. I was exhausted. .

Then somewhere around year 27, I decided that I wasn’t going to be that person anymore. She was no longer me. I was no longer she. I started to dig deep into my personal development. I stared my demons in the face and I said “No more.” I was ready for something different. I was ready for something better.

Today, on my 35th birthday, I am happier and more complete than I have ever been and do you know what changed? I did. I changed my mind. I changed my thoughts. I changed my life. Know this, friends: self love isn’t just a buzz phrase or a #hashtag - it is an absolute MUST. .

The most important relationship you will ever have is with yourself. You are constantly teaching other people, partners, family members, the Universe how to treat you by the way you treat yourself. So if you’ve been putting yourself last, telling yourself lies or neglecting your self care, this is your reality check. It’s time to be your own hero. It’s time to put your foot down. It’s time to say “No more” and step into your highest self. Rise up, sisters. Rise. Up.

#selflove
#selfcare
#iloveme
#birthdaypost
#happybirthday
#raiseyourvibration
#highvibes
#beautiful
#singlemom
#mommylife
#newbeginnings
#startingover
#storyteller
#bloggess
#adventure
#explore
#love
#instagood
#growth
#mindset
#inspiration
#spiritjunkie
#goddessrising
#momlife
#girlpower
#lifeafterdivorce
#selfie
#recovery
#mommyoverboard

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My favorite part about traveling to a new city? The Food. I love exploring a new neighborhood, city, state, country via its culinary offerings. Gimme the new, strange, unique, sweet, savory goodness. I often travel with a TO EAT list rather than a TO DO list and my go-to food motto is: “Anything I can’t eat at home.”
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What’s your favorite thing to do on vacation?
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#travel
#travelblogger
#blogger
#solotravel
#food
#foodporn
#dessert
#japaneseshavedice
#koreanshavedice
#asiandessert
#eatdessertfirst
#matcha
#newyork
#newyorkcity
#canalstreet
#canalstreetmarket
#foodhall
#foodie
#getinmybelly
#explore
#adventure
#abundantaf
#gratitude
#buildingmyempire
#manifest
#spiritjunkie
#goddessrising
#mommyoverboard

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Fuck Prince Charming. I’m just out here trying to find my forever adventure partner. .

Let us promise to never stop exploring. Never stop living. Never stop loving. And never, ever give up on our dreams. Okay? .

#love
#princecharming
#fairytale
#happilyeverafter
#soulmate
#twinflame
#redstringoffate
#lovequotes
#believe
#forever
#adventureawaits
#letsgo
#adventure
#explore
#icanshowyoutheworld
#travel
#solotravel
#singlemom
#travelblogger
#arizona
#southmountain
#hiking
#landscape
#desert
#thatviewtho
#comeawaywithme
#manifest
#spiritjunkie
#goddessrising
#mommyoverboard

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“Do you think the universe fights for souls to be together? Some things are too strange and strong to be coincidences.” - #emeryallen .

#emeryallenquote
#theuniversehasyourback
#soulmate
#twinflame
#redstringoffate
#love
#iloveyou
#lovequotes
#relationshipgoals
#coincidence
#quotes
#trusttheprocess
#surrender
#letitgo
#truelove
#happilyeverafter
#whatif
#believe
#manifest
#meditation
#cocreation
#abundance
#abundancemindset
#deepestdesire
#spiritjunkie
#blogger
#goddessrising
#momlife
#mommyoverboard
@spiritdaughter

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My first solo vacation as a single mom was terrifying.

And I wasn’t even solo.
My sister & I, both new-ish single moms had decided to attempt an 8 hour road trip to a cabin... in the mountains... in the winter time... in the wilderness... with FOUR children under the age of SIX (2 still in diapers.) We rented a mini van, packed that sucker To. The. Brim. with blankies, binkies, car seats, strollers, food, snacks, enough clothes to last all winter long, stuffed animals, I-pads, portable DVD players, pack’n’plays, sleeping bags & the most important item: spiked eggnog.

We had no idea what we were doing, but we were determined to do it. Anxiety ridden & sleep deprived, we set off. It was the first time I had driven up a (very steep) mountain... in a minivan... in the dark... with my passenger literally death gripping the armrest. It was the first time I lugged an entire minivan’s worth off gear up (and down) several flights of stairs in the middle of the night. It was the first time I planned, executed and was completely financial responsible for a vacation for 3. It was the first time I was ALLOWED to make every single decision about our trip/itinerary. It was the first time I happily posed for travel photos with my boys... & didn’t care what people would think about a solo mom (or two) on a trip with NO MEN to help us. No men to carry our luggage. No men to drive up the scary mountain. No men to pay our way. No men to control us. No men to leave us at the cabin with the kids while they went out. No men to dictate where we could/couldn’t go. No men. Just a couple of solo moms & their babies living their best lives. .

5 years later, those two solo moms took the same exact trip. 5 years later, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the bravery of those two scared, solo moms. I am so damn proud of them & how far they’ve come. Those 2 solo moms are MF heroes and you know what’s really special about them? Nothing. They are no different from you. They. Are. You. And you can do exactly what they(we) did. With hands shaking, heads full of worry, minivans packed the max.

Dear solo moms,
Take the trip. Make the move. Apply for the job. Go on the date. You’ve got this.

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One year ago, I launched MommyOverboard.com.

I had great feedback and saw immediate success.

Within months, I gained hundreds of dedicated readers.

Then, on 7/2/19, I made a lifelong dream come true when I became a published author. My article for @elephantjournal was a massive success, making it’s way around the globe, earning me my first writing paycheck, and putting my story and my name in front of thousands of people; Not just my friends and family and my small network of followers, but strangers from all over the MF world were reading my story! People approached me in bars to tell me that they read my story. They hugged me. They asked questions. It was a dream come true and I cried tears of gratitude for days (maybe even weeks) afterwards. It was an incredible experience.

And it was terrifying.

And my ego took over.

And I became paralyzed with fearful thoughts like “How can I top that?” and “What happens if my next article isn’t as good?” and “I should just stop now.” So, I did.

I stopped writing altogether.

The idea that I couldn’t possibly live up to the success of my VERY FIRST article getting published and being so loved by so many people scared me into quitting. It’s a life long cycle that has haunted me for as long as I can remember and I’ve spent the last several months working my butt off to overcome it.
I’ve been silent for a really long time.

But I’m ready to break my silence.

So, lets chat.

What should I share next? Love stories? Travel stories? How I healed my fucked up my childhood wounds stories? Mom Life stories? Confessions? Breakthroughs? Rantings? Ramblings? What do you want to hear more of in 2020?

#1111
#author
#blogger
#writer
#travelblogger
#momblogger
#writersofinstagram
#instagood
#goodvibes
#update
#journey
#oneyear
#whatsnext
#healing
#growth
#expansion
#goals
#spiritjunkie
#confessions
#travel
#love
#soulmate
#momlife
#boymom
#singlemom
#dreambig
#dreamcometrue
#theuniversehasyourback
#goddessrising
#mommyoverboard

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Leaping into the new year like NO FEAR!

This year, I’m letting go of all the shit that held me back. I’m releasing all the shame, the hurt, the regrets, and the stories. .

This year, I’m getting serious about my healing journey and loving the hell out of myself. .

This year, I’m going big! .

This year, I’m jumping into the deep end, I’m booking the flight, I’m writing the book, I’m applying for the job, I’m saying yes to things that excite me (& no to things that do not serve my highest good). .

This year, I’m creating for the hell of it and I’m letting go of the outcome. .

This year, I’m healing my relationship with money and I’m getting my finances straight (once & for all). .

This year, I’m living for ME and I am so stoked to see where I take me. .

#newyear
#2020
#intentions
#nofear
#dreambigger
#jump
#selflove
#healing
#spiritjunkie
#letgo
#release
#surrender
#raiseyourvibration
#instagood
#theuniversehasyourback
#trusttheprocess
#momlife
#singlemom
#boymom
#familyphotography
#fancy
#newyork
#nyc
#newyorkcity
#travelgram
#travel
#travelblogger
#goddessrising
#mommyoverboard

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What’s the weirdest way you’ve ever made a new friend? . .
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For me, it’s the meeting with this guy that takes the cake. 15-ish years ago, in my past life as a college student at art school, he sold me expired condoms. The next day, I stormed into the store, slammed the box on the counter and raged for a solid 5 minutes about how irresponsible he was and (because I know it’s hard to imagine, but I was a very dramatic teenager) I promised that if I got pregnant because of his expired condoms, I would leave my illegitimate child on his doorstep for him to deal with. He was mostly un-phased by all my dramatics, apologized and replaced my box of condoms. I left the store feeling vindicated. A few days later, though when I passed him in the parking lot at school, I was slightly mortified. I’m not sure what happened after that, but I spent the next year hanging out in that sex shop with him almost every night after school. We’d order tacos and drink horchatas, watch the prostitutes get picked up outside and make bets on which construction workers would buy the gay porn. At Halloween time, he let me play dress up in ALL of the slutty costumes and after closing time, we’d often make our way to the 24 hour diner down the street. We’d hang out in his tiny apartment and he’d spin records all night long. He’d tell me stories of his world travels and I’d listen in awe, wishing that I had been brave enough to do half of the things he’d done. He was an epic storyteller, one of the most interesting people I had ever known and for at least a chapter of my life, he was my very best friend. Tonight, we finally got to hug each other again after what we figured had to be at least a decade. It’s always an incredible feeling to be in the company of a forever friend- one who shaped your life in some way or another and who will always hold a special place in your heart. I’ll love you forever, sweet friend, even though you did sell me expired condoms... .
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#friendship #college #reunion #artschool #artschooldropouts #reunitedanditfeelssogood #wrapitup #condoms #storytime #mommyoverboard

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Don’t mind us. We’re just over here trying to figure out how to go back in time so we can have more summer vacation together. We’ll let you know when we crack the code.

#summer #boysjustwannahavefun #ussmidway #sandiego #boymom

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“Fill your heart with love. Forgive and let go. Not necessarily because those who mistreated you deserve it, but because you do. Let forgiveness liberate you from your past. Allow it to take away all the resentment you’ve kept in your heart for all this time and allow it to fill in that empty space with love.”
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Forgive, release and let go.
-Luminita D. Saviuc .

#quote
#forgive
#forgiveness
#letgo
#release
#renew
#cleansing
#energyclearing
#loa
#raiseyourvibration
#newbeginnings
#secondchances
#love
#soulmate
#surrender
#heal
#palosanto
#home
#homedecor
#ritual
#flame
#openheart
#trusttheprocess
#theuniversehasyourback
#spiritjunkie
#wanderlust
#gypsysoul
#wildheart
#freespirit
#mommyoverboard

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It’s easy to be full of gratitude on the good days, but how do you keep the vibes high when you’re in a funk, doing something you don’t enjoy or have a streak of bad luck? It’s all about mindset. Sometimes, you have to turn it on its head.
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Spending my whole Sunday cleaning the house and doing laundry was a major bummer. I hate house work. I hate being inside on a beautiful day. Bah humbug.
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But you know what? I was stuck cleaning the house on Sunday because I put it off so many times- choosing instead to spend time with friends and family. How lucky am I to have so many beautiful relationships in my life that ask for my attention?
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And how lucky am I to own a home in a great neighborhood to raise my boys in? And how lucky are we to have plenty of clothes to wear and dishes to eat off of? This house, this mess, it’s all a symbol of our abundance. And for all that, I can surely find gratitude.
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Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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#gratefulaf
#gratitude
#abundance
#mindset
#mantra
#perspective
#play
#yoga
#yogaeverydamnday
#forearmstand
#pincha
#inversion
#practice
#home
#homeowner
#diymom
#chores
#housework
#firstworldproblems
#lightworker
#spiritjunkie
#manifest
#raiseyourvibration
#loa
#wanderlust
#gypsysoul
#wildheart
#freespirit
#goddessrising
#mommyoverboard

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You know that feeling when all of your wildest dreams start to manifest in your reality? It’s really fucking awesome. And if you don’t know what I’m talking about, I challenge you to dig deeper. What’s blocking you? What’s standing in your way? The truth is probably YOU. Get out of your own way and allow the good stuff to come through. It’s already yours. ( Link in bio to read my FIRST published story on @elephantjournal )
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#wildestdreams
#dreamcometrue
#author
#writersofinstagram
#published
#blog
#blogger
#entrepreneur
#bossbabe
#lightworker
#yoga
#manifest
#meditate
#theuniversehasyourback
#spiritjunkie
#trusttheprocess
#goaldigger
#dreambig
#paris
#lovestory
#magic
#elephantjournal
#celebrate
#wanderlust
#gypsysoul
#wildheart
#freespirit
#goddessrising
#mommyoverboard

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Note to Self: All of this.
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It’s amazing how my #relationshipgoals have evolved. Through learning to love, honor and respect myself, I’ve realized what’s really important to me in a partnership. .

As I’ve gained my independence and been able to provide for myself and my family on my own, the “things” I value in another person have shifted from what they can do for me to how they can make me feel- whether I feel good about myself when I’m with them, if we laugh together, have fun together, if I feel safe, comfortable, desired, appreciated, admired and adored.
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I’ve learned that I have to be the model- I have to show/teach others how to love me by example and vibrate at the frequency of love and happiness In order to attract a partner on the same level.
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And perhaps the most important part of this whole process has been learning, understanding and knowing that I do deserve all of that and more. And so do you. .

I’m not afraid to be alone because I know that I am enough. And you shouldn’t be afraid either. The time you spend getting to know yourself, learning to love yourself and discovering what you truly want/need will be invaluable to future you and your future relationships. Do the work, people. Make yourself a priority. Do. You.
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#love
#soulmate
#lovequotes
#selflove
#worthit
#priorities
#manifestation
#relationship
#relationshipquotes
#heartwideopen
#vibratehigher
#loa
#trusttheprocess
#iamenough
#quotes

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I left my heart in San Diego.
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#myheart
#sandiego
#love

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“Come to Paris with me.” I replied. And the rest, as they say is history.

#paris
#lovestory

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