Fly By Life

It's all in the little things. Thoughts, observations, and life's random moments.  I'm an aspiring fiction writer, love the geek life, and have a passion for saving the world.

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Food, glorious food. Or in this case, frittata!! What a great way to debut my new cast iron skillet by attempting my very first ever homemade frittata. Not a bad first try, I must say. Time to dig in. #nomnomnom #breakfastforeveryone #sundayfunday #castironcooking https://www.instagram.com/roscoeandlucy/p/BsBLyEqlYW9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l88u9cuccfnv

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Cat Dillon: No, no, no. Gimme the phone. Selfieeeeeee! #hetookthishimself #thenhebitthephone #hopeittastedgood #mycatisadorable #alittleweirdtoo #catsofinstagram #catselfies https://www.instagram.com/roscoeandlucy/p/Bra54DVF_PX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1abimg2oo2sja

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Squeezing in a few sightseeing moments in between all the work stuff in London. Somehow I think we managed to bring in some nice weather, so it made for some easy walking around taking in sights like Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Nothing like being able to see the London Eye and Parliament from my hotel, though. Wow! And even got to Borough Market and are some amaaaaaazing Indian food (and even found the vegan fish and chips!!). Oh, and our event was phenomenal too. All around a fantastic and productive trip. Onto the next one! (Though a little rest and planning time in between is okay, too! Ha!) #madelikeatotaltourist #becauseiamatourist #enjoyinglondon #holidaydecorations #suchanamerican #sightseeing #iworkedhardtoo #feelingthejetlag #worthit (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/roscoeandlucy/p/BrENgnalkSs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=psqpswtuszde

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Happy Thanksgiving, y’all. I’m ready. You ready?! Let’s get this game rolling before the turkey and my fave fixings get put in the oven! #thanksgivingincali #ithasadifferentorder #coffeeandfootball #iknowitsweird #gobears #begrateful #sometraditionsdontdie #happythanksgiving (at Santa Monica, California) https://www.instagram.com/roscoeandlucy/p/BqfbAGFHZh6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tnyvdzjqtinq

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From now through Nov. 17, Disney is donating $5 for every #shareyourears post on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to Make-A-Wish Foundation (up to $2M). So, here’s just one set (I got chilly this morning, so it was a great excuse to pull out the new Disney hat complete with puffball ears!). Share yours, too, for a great cause!!! Also, it’s just fun to break out a set of ears, #amiright ? https://www.instagram.com/roscoeandlucy/p/BqQHGe4loGO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bnl0kt7rgbsw

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This week has been crazy with travel across California, and I’ve gotten to see a little bit of the damage from the fires. Landing at SFO was like flying into a brown sponge with zero visibility (I seriously wanted to hug the pilot). The first picture is from my hotel room and you can see a little bit of the poor air quality in Northern California from the #campfire that has hit hard up here. I didn’t get pictures of the damage I saw from the #woolseyfire as I drove back from Santa Barbara this week, because I was driving (had to be safe, people!). But if the charred roadside wasn’t enough to pull at your heart, seeing the sheer traffic backup of people who were returning home from evacuation made it that much more real. Thank you to the first responders putting themselves in danger and pushing themselves to the point of utter exhaustion for all of us. If you are able, give where you can to help. From the Red Cross to the Humane Society, there are tons of reputable organizations where you can donate. (Note that only the first pic is mine. The others have totally been lifted from other places on the internet. #dontwanttofreakoutmymom ) https://www.instagram.com/roscoeandlucy/p/BqNtteunle5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=101u0q4n9e0kp

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So many firsts! What a historic midterm election. Women stepped up. Let’s keep it going. #proudtobeawoman #womentakeover #proudvoter #nottakingitforgranted #timesup https://www.instagram.com/roscoeandlucy/p/Bp5vz10HXR0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1udw062a2z4nr

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When your cat appreciates your #craftingskills (and also your desire not to waste perfectly good cardboard boxes). #catnap #catsofinstagram #bigboycat #reusereducerecycle #catsandboxes #notprettybuttheywork https://www.instagram.com/roscoeandlucy/p/BpH1zZNlo69/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cp0nqeuapq66

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Sometimes you just need to escape the world disintegrating around you, and what better way to do it than to spend some time at the #ocautoshow with my dear ‘ol daddy-o! From fancy Corvettes to my Lincoln (she still hugs me) to an Italian-Irish car (yeah, I dunno, but Alfa Romeo did it)—the show was awesome. May have also made a minor pit stop at Portillo’s after...just sayin’!! #stilllovemylincoln #shorttermdistractions #fancycars #campinganyone #worththedrive #sofullnow #voteinnovember #thinkiforgotwhathaopenedtoday #timesup (at OC Auto Show) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bom-VuBHM_4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vttxbj6eidm6

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I am tired. I am tired of feeling powerless. I am tired of feeling like my decisions are being stripped from me. I am tired of feeling like my voice isn’t being heard. I am tired of feeling like my government is no longer working for me. I’m just tired. But that doesn’t mean I stop fighting, because this is what they’re counting on. I’m positive this quote was about personal growth and all that nice stuff, but honestly, I read it this morning and felt like it was a call to all of us to stand up and fight back even harder. They thought women were angry before? They thought #metoo and #timesup were just a couple of nice little hashtag online movements? Ladies, let’s show them otherwise. Get out and vote. If you can, financially support the candidates that support you. Engage your legislators. Challenge them. Make them listen. They work for YOU. We are a tsunami. Gentlemen of the judiciary committee...you have only angered the beast. Yeah, I’m tired, but that doesn’t mean I’m giving up. No way. You want to take me out? It’s gonna be kicking and screaming. https://www.instagram.com/p/BoR2JXLHzVb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13wmhwv6poopd

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Happy #nationalsistersday to the best little sissy a girl could ever have!! Miss you and love youuuuuuu. I can’t imagine anyone else I’d rather have shared hideous ‘70s fashion with than you. XOXOXO

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Sometimes Cat Dillon actually likes me. Today he just needed a little bit of mid-afternoon snuggle time. How could I say no? #catlove #kittysnuggles #hesabigboy #catsofinstagram #ilovemycatmorethanyou #nowwhereisthatlintroller #heshedsalot

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Apparently my niece knows me so well! Aubrey insisted that Papa Jim bring back this special unicorn drawing for Aunty Sissy (ME!). My nieces are the best!! #unicornlove #niecesarethebest #girlcandraw #myheartisfull #lovehandmadegifts

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Making of the #mostlaphotoever with the gals! Yes, we know #nationalselfieday is over, but who cares! Fun #fourthofjuly with amazing views! Even Remy got in on the photo craze! (at Los Angeles, California)

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#comfortcampaign Long-term plan: Change policy Short-term plan: ❤️ Love ❤️

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Happy Father’s Day to my #1 Fan from your #1 Fan! Love you always, Daddy-o!!

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“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard?” —Winnie the Pooh