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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.

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Sumojo

about 13 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.

Lyn's a sly fox

about 17 hours 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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Lyn's a sly fox

Jul 22, 2022 at 11:57pm
In response to "See The Message in the Misfortunes"

Sometimes living in the moment feels like ground hog day with Bill Murray for me. I keep trying to see the positive but it is challenging.

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Kåre Enga in Udon Thani

Jul 22, 2022 at 10:44pm
In response to "See The Message in the Misfortunes"

There are many days when I don't wax so philosophical.

I do think that we are capable of learning lessons; it's just that sometimes I'm a tad slow.

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August 24, 2020 at 10:53pm

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Nouakchott, Mauritania - Blogging World Tour

30 Day Blogging Challenge

Nouakchott, Mauritania.
A bit of interesting history - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nouakchott
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293815-d10339182-Reviews-Nouakchott_Ho...
We're doing a private tour today, looks like an interesting variety.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g293815-d14779091-Nouakchot_...
We're writers and here's a golden opportunity to see a famous library and a shipyard graveyard. Our muse should be inspired by one them to discuss. Maybe even both.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-libraries-of-chinguetti-chinguetti-mauri...
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/bay-of-nouadhibou-ship-graveyard
and our interesting dining choice.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293815-d4022339-Reviews-Restauran...
Discuss what you enjoyed on the tour or the library, or the shipyard graveyard or even the restaurant. Maybe all of them. Have fun!
Wow, only 6 days left of our journey.

Okay, my ignorance is showing. The first thing I have to do is check a map.
Thank goodness our first tour was the perfect introduction to Mauritanian customs and culture. It was a private guided door-to-door tour of the nation’s capital, Nouakchott. We visited markets, mosques, the port, the beach, and the National Museum of Mauritania. We sipped Mauritanian mint tea, and learned about the history of the region. Just what I needed.

Later I was able to check out the libraries in the city of Chinguetti. It contains some of the world’s most important Quranic texts amid its simple earthen libraries.

Established around 777 CE, Chinguetti became an important trading outpost on the Timbuktu caravan route to the Mediterranean. At the same time it became a gathering place for Islamic pilgrims on their way to Mecca. With the steady traffic of holy people through the city, a large, stone mosque was built and small libraries were founded to contain the growing number of religious texts left behind. Preserving the tradition of trading and passing down such holy writings, most of the original Chinguetti libraries exist in largely the same state as when they were deposited.

Today there are five such libraries left in Chinguetti containing some 1,300 Quranic manuscripts, as well as civil records including contracts, bills of sale, and legal judgments. The dry desert air and dedication of generations of custodians have helped preserve the fragile parchments, often rolled inside bamboo tubes.
From Atlas Obscura.

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