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When Peter the Reptile Guy says here hold this and literally hands me the snake and says you’ll be ok. Just be aggressive with him and readjust when necessary. Wait, Whhhhhhat? Wait, waiiiiit. Sometimes you just have to roll with the punches. Snakes get thrown your way. Just take that “snake” and turn it into something beautiful...like a necklace. ;). It’s not always pretty (swipe to the next picture), but it’ll be worth it. And you’ll be better for it. #nosnakeswereharmed #snakes #snake🐍 #rollwiththepunches #conqueryourfears #probablywonthappenagain #anyonehavesnakebiteremedies #justkidding #ifyourstillreadingthesehashtags #imimpressed😜

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Testing week is over!!! Now I need a pick me up. And if you know me I only drink coffee when I’m feeling it. And I got those feels ALL DAY. ha! And then after the coffee comes some more fun-filled drinks. Here’s to the freakin’ weekend. Boy did I need you! 😘 #weekend #testing #testingmypatience #firstgradeteacher #3weeks

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I’m counting down the days until our family vacation this summer! One major problem...I don’t know what bathing suit to choose! I usually buy one every other year (because I would buy 5 if I didn’t control myself. 🤣). What do you think this year’s bathing suit should be?! Thanks in advance for your help! #summer #bathingsuitshopping #bathingsuits #readyforit

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The past three years I have been through and conquered so many obstacles. I’ve opened myself up to the world. And I’ve shut myself off from it. I’ve cried, I’ve gotten down on myself, and even been depressed. But those are just parts of my story. Cracks. I refuse to let those cracks fully merge and break me. They motivate me. Life can be hard. You will get some of these cracks. Accept them and embrace them. You never know the power that these cracks will someday give you... #cracks #youjustdoyou #wearentperfect

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When you’re enjoying #tacotuesday🌮 and there’s a creeper 👀 behind you giving you the stare down. #frenchbulldog #dogs #zeke

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And every year it gets easier...NOT! Haha. After a full day of weeding, raking and mulching (hubby did the front mulching while I was out with the girls 😘😉) the front is ✅! I don’t know who designed the front of our house but they sure LOVED gardening. I’m trying to get into it, but it’s taking time. Maybe if there were a little less weeding and onion grass. 🙄. Let’s just say it was a little much this year. Any tips on making this a little easier next year. Or should I just suck it up, buttercup? 🤪 Let me know! #gardening #gardenparty #teamworkmakesthedreamwork (at Reynoldsburg, Ohio)