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Carly's Ramblings Blog - Style

by 💙 Carly

Rated: 13+ · Book · Other · #1966420

Theses are my thoughts and ramblings as I forge my way through this thing they call life.

These are my thoughts and ramblings as I forge my way through this thing they call Life.

I blog with these groups:

WDC's Longest Running Blog Competition - Hiatus

"Blogging Circle of Friends "

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

💙 Carly

about 4 hours ago
In response to "Getting Started and Introspection - Quotes "

I agree we get braver as we get older, but we are wiser. It's no longer stupid bravado, but contemplated wisdom in the bravery. If our mind stays sharp, the bravery continues...

But then when our bodies start to hinder us in older age the fear creeps in, especially if we don't trust our bodies or minds to manage.

either way, I say steady on. Keep making the leap and challenging yourself because it will help to keep you young and virile... even into older age.

Keep Keeping On.

🌸 pwheeler - love joy peace

about 6 hours ago
In response to "Getting Started and Introspection - Quotes "

Nice quotes. I can relate to them too.

Sumojo

about 22 hours ago
In response to "Getting Started and Introspection - Quotes "

These are two great, thoughtful entries, Carly. I like your thoughts on the different ways of enjoying an experience. First you live the experience, but in my experience it doesn’t seem real at the time, it’s only afterwards your mind lets you see it like a film or movie. I’ve never bungle-jumped for instance but have done other adventurous things, but I can imagine seeing myself doing it from another’s perspective,
As for the second quote, one wonders why we’re so fearful sometimes. I lways ask myself “what’s the worst that can happen?” I probably won’t die, I may get derided or laughed at, but that’s not my problem and shame on anyone who would do such a thing. Anyway as get older we get braver. And that’s true.

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Lyn's a sly fox

a day ago
In response to "Getting Started and Introspection - Quotes "

Those experiences that are painful unfortunately haunt you and often are the best fodder for writing.
I love the quote too because it reminds me that second time is the best.

When I think of this quote a blank page comes to mind. I fear not being able to write more than most in the moment things but my life is quite sheltered now. In the past, I would have been more like your entry. I lived in fear all the time.

It's so good to see your entry today. As always, very thoughtful entry.

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Kåre Enga in Udon Thani

Mar 31, 2024 at 5:31am
In response to "Weathering the Storms of Life "

We are magnetically charged meat suites. ... nice.

I sat with a wise-old Swede recently lamenting about my inability to make good choices... or just choices.

I said that I liked Sisaket (in Isaan, Thailand) better than here... He said... then go. What about my loneliness? "Someone there will be attracted to you."

Let it come?

He also mentioned his many romantic failures, including one girlfriend of 3 years who slashed him. *sigh* He has a new one. We met. I like her.

Lyn's a sly fox

Mar 30, 2024 at 10:21pm
In response to "Weathering the Storms of Life "

I agree positive mindset does influence us.

It's so good to see your blog entry. I've missed you Carly.

💙 Carly

Mar 12, 2023 at 7:35pm
In response to "See The Message in the Misfortunes"

I got this link on Instagram and thought I would add it here: Tom Hanks - This Too Shall Pass

🌸 pwheeler - love joy peace

Mar 12, 2023 at 7:05pm
In response to "See The Message in the Misfortunes"

I would never hope that anyone was treated unfairly, but I get the point of his message.

The "this too shall pass" has helped me many a time.

You are wise!

💙 Carly

Jul 23, 2022 at 1:15pm
In response to "See The Message in the Misfortunes"

Living in the present is a challenge, I agree, but sometimes it's good to just Zen out the world....even for 5 minutes at a time.

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QPdoll

Jul 23, 2022 at 6:08am
In response to "See The Message in the Misfortunes"

There's a song I think about every time I hear "nothing stays the same." It's by Patty Loveless, and it's called How Can I Help You Say Goodbye. Life definitely changes. I have a tough time living in the present. It's hard not to fall back into the past or worry about the future.

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August 11, 2020 at 12:12pm

#990526

Halong Bay, Vietnam - Blogging World Tour

30 Day Blogging Challenge

Halong Bay, Vietnam
We're doing a 2 day/2night cruise Day 11 and Day 12 will be in Halong Bay.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g293924-d20211050-Halong_bay...
Kayaking, swimming on the beach. learning how to make Vietnamese spring rolls and after dinner squid fishing.
Let your imagination get carried away, discuss what fun things you've experienced.

This place is beautiful. My room has a view that is spectacular. Our cruise ship is just the right size for slipping around the grand outcroppings of rock that rise like untouched fortresses in the sea. Lush green clings to the steep limestone and the bay is a turquoise dream. I can handle a couple of days and nights here.

I took so many lovely photographs!

Kayaking in warm, calm water was so very different from Antarctic... are you sure we're still on the same planet! The icebergs have been replaced with rocky mounds piled with lush greens.

Swimming in this water is FINE. I could float away. End credits rolling.

We even got to try our hand at making Vietnamese spring rolls. Mine taste better than they look... just saying. More a spring dump than a roll.

Squid fishing. Now that was an experience. We even got eat one that we caught... after they cooked it, of course.

Day 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N1ppVq_yNk
Day 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMRm5Hl2yqM

Spectacular views - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLbbzNdbhX4

Blogging Circle of Friends

Day 2825: Halong Bay, Vietnam
Prompt: Pick out one of the five legends/myths in this article: The Legend of Halong Bay: Discover Myths Behind The Names https://www.visithalongbay.com/insight-guides/the-legend-of-halong-bay.html and write a story or poem based on the legend/myth.

Legends of Hanh Cave

Some do say, that in Halong Bay
three women lost their way
Stories told, from the very bold
their lives, into the walls did fold.
So captured by the beauty, enraptured
tides swept in and their lives were fractured
The stories rave about Hanh Cave,
But take care, it's your soul you must save.

https://www.visithalongbay.com/caves/hanh-cave-the-longest-cave-in-halong-bay.ht...

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