misscarman

A blog to share my fitness journey, thrift findings + fashion inspiration.

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I'm no longer a slave to fear

I’m no longer a slave to fear

I’ve been away from the blog for months.  Mainly because I needed to take a breather.  But don’t fear…. I’m back. :) Since my hiatus, I’ve tried my hand at dating once again…only to be disappointed time and time again.  So, dating is on the back burner.  I deleted all of those crappy dating apps from my iPhone and I’m choosing to…

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Heart Vomit

I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m so frustrated with dating right now.  It seems like it’s much harder to make an honest connection with someone nowadays…I’m not sure if it’s because I’m a lot pickier now or that times have indeed changed.    However, I’ve gotten better at listening to that nagging gut instinct that tells me when to hold on or let go.  The last guy I dated for a bit, he…

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MAU/BMW interview experience

   So a couple weeks ago, I started the process of getting a job at BMW through MAU.  I went to MAU, filled out paperwork, and had the initial interview.  I probably spent about 15 minutes tops at MAU.   After I passed the interview, I was given a time to take the written assessment.  This written assessment includes 100 questions and you’re given an hour to complete the test.  What’s on the…

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Spring Forward

         And just like that, it is Spring again.  I’ve been waiting all year as it’s my favorite season.  I know it sounds kind of cliché, but…to me, Spring symbolizes a new beginning.  A season to start something fresh so you can feel like life itself is fresh & exciting and not so damn stagnant.   Lately, I’ve been itching to go on a weekend trip somewhere I’ve never been to before, like…

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🔥✨ #candles

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Number 11

Lately, I’ve been focusing my energy on getting a new job at a big place.  I started this process last week.  I’m pleased to say that I’ve passed my written and simulation tests and now all that is left to do is a physical.  Woohoo!    I was really worried about the simulator test because I didn’t know what to expect.  I’ve never worked a manufacturing job before and I was really afraid that I…

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New art 😍 I found this awesome owl piece at @greensprings_sc in Seneca. It's handcrafted from 55-gallon metal drums by fair trade Haitian artisans. #yeahthatgreenville #art #metalart #haitianart #haiti #owls #fairtrade

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Italian cookies ☺️🇮🇹 #italy #loacker #tiramisu #cookies

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Train to Kofu

   After a six-month deployment to the Arabian Gulf, I was ready for my first visit to Tokyo.  I had never been on a train in Japan before so I asked Sarah to join me.  Sarah had been living in Japan longer than me; she knew the train system pretty well. For the most part of the day, we walked around Shinjuku and Shibuya districts. I was amazed with the many bright neon signs and how busy…

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Blissful Yoga Nidra

   Yoga Nidra is my absolute favorite part of yoga.  It’s the one of few times that I feel like I’m having an out-of-body experience.  I don’t feel my physical form, only my spirit soaring above me.  It’s quite a sweet feeling! You might be asking: what is Yoga Nidra?  It’s a state of consciousness between being awake and sleeping.  It is also said to be the deepest state of relaxation.  Yoga…

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I got my Kitty Hawk ball cap in the mail! 🇺🇸 #usnavy #navyvet #usskittyhawk #yeahthatgreenville

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You Don't Have to Go to Church to Connect With God

You Don’t Have to Go to Church to Connect With God

I’m a believer, but I don’t go to church.  I’ve tried to…it’s just not my thing.  And, I’m not knocking on anyone that does attend church.  I’ve discovered my own ways to connect to God: meditation, yoga, taking a drive through the mountains, and listening to music.  Every now and then, I’ll get one of those God winks that you just know that it came from a Higher place.  You can read about one of…

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Meditate with Majestic Sounds of Nature  Love & Light,

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How to Get Rid of a Cold Before It Starts

How to Get Rid of a Cold Before It Starts

I dealt with way too many colds last year.  More than I’ve ever had, it seemed…  I got tired of getting sick and feeling miserable so often so I did a Pinterest search of different cold relief remedies.  I came across this post from Step In 2 My Green World.  I began making this Lemon Detox Shot every time I starting feeling sickish…and IT WORKS!   I have yet to get a full-blown cold while doing…

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Must Listen: Lacey Sturm // Life Screams

   I’m obsessed with Lacey Sturm’s new album Life Screams.  When I hit play, I got for-real cold chills from listening to the album opener Impossible.  So much energy… I’ve listened to this album all the way through like 4 times now.  My favorite tracks are Rot, You’re Not Alone, Life Screams, and an extremely powerful live cover of…

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I'm going for some good sleepy vibes here. 🌙✨ I have @modernforestry's Lavender and Peppermint Fields candles burning and I just rubbed @moonbathbotanicals Sage Sleep Dream Balm on my temples and pulse points. Now, all I need is a good meditation 😊 #yeahthatgreenville #candles #lavender #peppermint #sage #sleep #sweetdreams #meditation

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A Pancakes and Bacon Adventure

A Pancakes and Bacon Adventure

    I just got back from shopping at the Indie South Fair Valentine Market in Athens, GA.  It’s a curated market that brings in all sorts of talented artists and makers from around the region and they sell their handmade stuff to the public.    Funlola’s Workshop booth  I always love going to these handmade markets because it’s pretty much a one-stop shop for all things unique:  Handmade jewelry,…

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