The world has me in a constant state of rage & I have nothing new to say today. I’m trying really hard to send positive vibes into the world, but I’m struggling.
Please know that you are enough. Whatever you’re struggling with, you’re enough. Please also do your very best to spread love and understanding and compassion. It seems crazy to have to say that, but this world is crazy.
And now I leave you with thoughts from other bloggers that had me nodding my head and throwing my hands up in praise this week…
- Steph said it all. I honestly couldn’t agree with another human more right now. Enlist me in that army.
- Chelsea is also spot-on. Why is being a female so controversial?!
- I really love Elyse’s movie + meal pairings; especially #10!
- I can always count on Julie to share some encouragement & art!
- Chelsea (a different one!) shared her incredible birth story and I am so in awe of her. Check out part 1 first, then move on to the intense part 2!
- Reading about the folks Rebecca Jo met while “catching” at the Louisville IronMan was so heartwarming!
And from the non-blog world:
- Athletes debunk “locker room talk.” Even King James weighed in.
- I grew up with American Girl dolls and I don’t know why this article made me laugh so hard, but it did.
- LATE ADDITION: My brother-in-law just posted this AMA with Ken Bone (the debate superhero) and I’m so entertained by his genuine personality. Read a few questions & answers.
I’m hoping and praying our weekend events (gender reveal party, wedding, birthday shenanigans) distract me from my political rage for a bit. Have a wonderful weekend, friends!
Life as Louise 
Will be checking out these sites. Thank you.
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Awesome 🙂 No problem, girl!
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Its so hard to keep the world from setting on your shoulders sometimes. I have to turn things off, step away, go to a happy place – which usually involves knitting or a book 😉 Come over, we’ll knit & drink coffee together & just LAUGH together 🙂 (I so wish that was a possibility!!!)
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That sounds PERFECT! Ugh. Thank goodness for books- the only real escape from this nutso world sometimes!
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i’m not much into politics (never have been) but this is the first time that i’ve been paying attention to a political campaign…and it’s not even for my country! last night i watched michelle Obama’s speech in new hampshire and WOW…that woman should run for president some day. It’s so hard to believe that people actually support Trump….shocking, really.
have a good weekend.
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Ugh. How I wish I could watch this shitshow from another country… *sigh* Michelle has some serious class. That woman is a world-changer.
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Steph and Chelsea were SO spot on. Ugh. This world.
Thanks for the shoutout!
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Thanks for mentioning Fantastic Mr. Fox! Haha! Such an underrated movie!
I couldn’t have said it any better than those two women!
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I loved Chelsea’s post. Hope you have a great weekend!
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Her words are poetic- whether she’d rightfully ranting about horrid people or spreading happy vibes into the world!
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Yeah, the world is kind of a crazy and scary place right now. 😦 I hope your weekend is enjoyable and you can get your mind off of the bad stuff for a bit!
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Thanks, Steph! I had a really nice weekend! I hope you did, too!
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Dude WHY IS IT SO FREAKING HARD TO BE A WOMAN THIS WEEK?! Hope you enjoy your weekend, even if we’re seemingly surrounded by crazies lately.
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So many crazies…. we need more happy, joyful, sane people like us 😉
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ehrmergerd. Last week (now) was such a gross week. I keep trying to unfollow my dad on FB without unfriending and I still get his ridiculous and racist and … etc. FB updates. Makes me want to scream and cry and toss things against the walls. I. cannot. even. not. one. bit. UGH! That American Girl thing is ridiculous and kind of funny. I had one, and I got it when I was 10, and only because I literally read EVERY one of their books (that were out at the time). I think my mom thought I wouldn’t … ha. So I got Felicity, and her birthday outfit. And that’s it! I was so happy though! I felt like i had earned it! I never met someone who had more than an outift or two. Though my SIL has THREE dolls. Holy Toledo! & At least one Bitty Baby. LOL XO – Alexandra
Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things
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Ughhh. My dad is a Republican, too, although he does not like Trump in the least (thank goodness). We debate and argue all the time, although sometimes we’re just intentionally fussing at each other. (Though we genuinely disagree on many things.)
Giiiiirl- you’re gonna hate me. I think I have 10 or 11 American girl dolls. And a Bitty Baby. My cousins have even more. We were/are a family obsessed. Haha. I played with them A LOT, though, and read the books and all that 🙂 Felicity was my favorite!
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Thanks for sharing these because I see a few links that I don’t know/haven’t read, and this is a great way to find new reads.
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No problem! I think a few of these were quite popular this week, but I was nodding my head after every single post so I knew I had to share them!
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