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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 an hour 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 3 hours ago
In response to "Getting Started and Introspection - Quotes "

Nice quotes. I can relate to them too.

Sumojo

about 18 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

about 22 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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August 29, 2020 at 8:55pm

#991845

Another day in Belize - everyone else goes to North Carolina

30 Day Blogging Challenge

Charlotte, NC.
Oops, guess I should have told you before we went to the beach crawl our flight was at 7:00, and we need to be at the airport at 5am.
Don't forget to talk about your day, the things you saw and who surprised you.

Well I missed the flight. Not too worried though, I'm kind-of on a 'no USA thing' until Trump is gone.... and I am sticking to it... even in a virtual sense. Besides sleeping in, was a welcome thing, especially after the wonderful time I had yesterday.

So I take another day in Belize. I have thoughts of dipping over into Guatemala just to see where my cousins are from - I have two cousins who are adopted. Both are from Guatemala, both they are from two different indigenous groups, but instead I explore on my own and spend my day relaxing and soaking up more sun.

Blogging Circle of Friends

Charlotte, NC
Prompt: Which one of these 15 Things to do in Charlotta https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g49022-Activities-Charlotte_North_Caroli... is the most fun?

If I did venture here, I would be inclined to check out the Haunted Charlotte Ghost and walking Pub Crawl. It combines the mystery of a haunted tour with fun of a pub crawl for a great night out. A guide leads the group on a 2.5-hour walking tour through historic Charlotte. Stopping at several bars along the way, each housed in historic buildings with their own unique ghosts and stories. Guests will have time to enjoy a delicious libation as the guide tells them all about the fascinating history of Charlotte and some of its most famous and creepy haunted stories!

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August 29, 2020 at 8:48pm

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Belize - Blogging World Tour

30 Day Blogging Challenge

Belize
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g291963-d1687387-Reviews-Island_Magic_B...
We're going to end our trip with some interesting experiences, hope you're ready. We've combined some of Belize's most adventurous activities in one tour. See the rain forest from several different perspectives. Go underground during cave tubing and above the trees during ziplining. Stress-free hotel pickup and drop-off and a Belizean BBQ lunch included
https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g291968-d14121238-Cave_Tubin...
In the afternoon, we're going to the most famous dive sight in Belize, it was discovered by Jacques Cousteau.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g14035153-d296241-Reviews-Great_Bl...
Don't think about napping yet. Cos we're doing a beach crawl.
Ahoy! Me hearties, we be the #SanPedroBelize drinking session that moves from one licensed grog slinging premises to the next & so on.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g291962-d19932877-Reviews-BlackSai...
Talk up the things that you enjoyed on today's excursions.

Our hotel is lush and wonderful. So tranquil and relaxing - an oceanfront beach paradise. The resort offers experiences worth bragging about! Like swimming with sharks and snorkeling the world's second largest Barrier Reef. Enjoy a sunset Caribbean Cruise. Take a day trip to visit mainland Belize and climb a top ancient Maya Ruins or discover the secrets of Maya Underworlds. Or, simply lounge by the pool. Have a cold beer with a local. Taste the island cuisine. Jump off our pier into the aqua hues of the Caribbean Sea and be free! Our go-slow little island offers every opportunity to escape the hassle of every day life. Evn take a puddle jumper or boat to Caye Caulker and have us curate a magical experience for you.
Having really been to the Quintana Roo part of Mexico, I am happy to explore this area from Belize. The beach is exquisite and the water is glorious.

The zip line and tubing adventure was a blast. I love the caves! The zipline was a bit over the top for me, but I did it!

We went to the Nohoch Chen Archaeological Park for the ziplining and tubing. Our first activity was the ZipRider, a zip-line tour through the rainforest. It featured an intricate harness system of pulleys on horizontal traverse cables which lets you glide 100 – 750 feet between platforms up to 120 feet high in the trees at canopy level. YIKES!!! After being fitted into the safety harness, the next 30 – 40 minutes are spent zipping through a series of 7 zip-line runs from 10 jungle platforms – a truly unforgettable experience!

Following lunch, our next adventure was cave tubing. We got our tubes, headlights and safety gear before hiking through the rainforest to the entrance of the cave system. After a safety chat we got to tube! We tubed through the ancient Maya underworld – Xibalba. Intricate crystalline formations line the cave and stalagmites and stalactites magically appear out of the darkness. On several occasions, we emerged into the sunlight only to enter into another cave system. So cool! I could have stayed so much longer, but we needed to head off to see the Great Blue Hole and do more snorkeling. Some of us were able to dive.

Our day finished with the BlackSails Beach-Crawl Belize. We moved from one 'grog slinging' place to another. There was also swimming and volleyball as well as Kayak races and live entertainment.

By the time we all crawled into bed it was late.... or very early in the morning.

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