(please ignore the double post: this is the correct post and please read it on the actual blog to avoid trouble!)
I spent a while floating in November, wishing it was over.
I’m going through a rough patch in my life, and November was one of the roughest months.
No one needs that negativity though. XD Because of course, happy or sad, November had its fair share of adventure. Welcome to its recap.
The DaSilva IV Lounge Trip Day ?
THIS DAY WAS SUCH A GOOD DAY. After the worst October of my life, November 1st was like a slice of sunshine in my dark pizza of life.
First, I had an appointment over phone call with my favorite functional medicine doctors, DaSilva Institute. I literally can’t recommend them enough. I LOVE THEM.
We decided to head down to Sarasota to get an IV because I was nutrient deficient in some areas, and my mood perked up by 10020394%.
Hour-long drive with musics to sunny Sarasota to go see my favorite doctor people ever and hang out in their relaxing lounge to get instant nutrition? SIGN ME UP.
They put together a custom drip for me and we hopped in the car.
From left to right in the collage above:
- My mommy got me Dunkin’ ?
- Pretty drive
- More pretty drive
- Sarasota IV Lounge ?
- The cool vibey lounge
- My happy face
- SARASTOA SUNSHINE
- SARASOTA PALM TREES
- My favorite artist Matthew Parker released a Christmas album this day (and one of my favorite bands LZ7 released a single!) and my dad bought the album for me, then my mom dropped me off at Starbucks (with another mocha frappe, of course) while I wrote down points for an upcoming post and listened and drank.
A good day, and a pleasant start to November.
My Doll Blog’s 7-Year Anniversary
This happened on November 4. I’ve been in the blogging business for a full seven years now; isn’t that insane?
This day was a good day. I sat in the car blasting Dance with Ya by Judah & The Lion and replying to comments from my amazing blogging friends.
I miss my doll blog more than anything, and I want to come back literally as soon as I can handle it. I HAVE NOT GIVEN UP ON IT. I promise. I want to come back with all my heart, and I will as soon as possible.
For now, though, you’ll just have to put up with these ranty posts. :o)
Obsessive Starbucks Trips
My dad downloaded the Starbucks app on my phone, and… the amount paid for all the salted caramel mocha frappes I’ve consumed in the past month can only be described by the screaming that is coming from the card.
Since 2016, my favorite had actually been just the regular mocha frappucino. But then the drive thru guy messed up on our order and we ended up getting a free venti salted caramel frappe.
I… fell in love.
Although a bit reluctant to part with my loyal mocha frappe and admit my new favorite, I decided to get salted caramel instead one time and I’ve been hooked ever since.
I get it with almond milk since I’m sensitive to dairy, but I leave the whip on there as a little cheat treat. ?
(I’m technically sensitive to sugar too, but Starbucks’s sugar-free/skinny chocolate flavor was horrible and I am never doing that again. :’))
I know Starbucks was super rude to Christians (which is why my mom prefers Dunkin’), but when a place does coffee right… you just gotta hand it to them.
Also my dream is to write my novel sitting in Starbucks with my laptop and earbuds and salted caramel mocha lkjfnsalfdj ?
Obsessive Panda Express Trips
Literally right next to our Starbucks is a Panda Express. Almost every time we went to Starbucks in November, we went to Panda Express, too.
To get one of my favorite foods: TERIYAKI CHICKEN. I could eat my weight in that.
For a fast food place, they make some mean teriyaki sauce! I always get extra.
I’m just hoping there’s not gluten in it but there probably is. *quickly prays over teriyaki sauce*
Just in case anyone was wondering, this post is not sponsored by Starbucks or Panda Express. It is sponsored by my LOVE FOR FOOD.
Do I really take pictures of my food that often? Lol, yes. When you have as many food sensitivities as I do, the next time you go on a strict diet, you will make these delicious foods your wallpaper in hope that one day when you’re better you’ll eat it again.
I’m savoring these moments while they last, y’all. The stock picture of Chick-fil-A chick-n-minis are still my laptop background to keep me going until the next time I can eat gluten.
It’s not torture, it’s… hope. :’)
Nighttime Rides
So, you’ve heard me say it before… LIFE IS HARD RIGHT NOW. Can I take a spaceship to Mars and like, never return? Thanks. Or how about a grenade to blow my problems to smithereens? That would be even better.
When everything gets too overwhelming and I panic, my mom takes me for a nighttime drive. We drive up and down the state road and I look at all the pretty, familiar city sights while playing my loudest Christian rap music. I have the bass in our car turned all the way up.
I like having competitions with any other car playing (probably bad) rap, so I’ll roll my window down and turn it up. CHRISTIAN RAP FOR THE WIN! >:D
I was battling against one car as we drove and then we both stopped at a red light literally right next to each other, and it was glorious. You already know who won.
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So these nighttime rides calmed me down during November with a safe, cozy place to relax. And also dominate the world one rap battle at a time.
Launching Adventure’s in the Air
So, I had it in my mind to start a personal, post-whatever-crap-I-want blog.
I started a free little WordPress.com blog, but then I got the opportunity to have a free custom domain.
I’m taking advantage of that, but until I’m 100% sure about the name, I’m using the URL I had originally chosen for my ministry blog.
When I purchased the new domain for my ministry, lifeundefeated.org, I made madigrace.org and any of its links forward to that. But now that people are used to lifeundefeated.org, my dad suggested canceling the redirect and just using this domain as my blog until I get a custom one.
I explained all of that way better in my first post but there you go. XD
Anyway, it’s been great. Finally having a non-pro blog to post on is really good for giving me a break from my problems without the pressure of having it be my mini-job, which I absolutely love with all of my heart, but just can’t right now.
So yeah, thanks for following. We’re at 30 followers right now (minus me; I only follow so that I can see what my posts look like in the WP Reader too). Maaan, thanks guys. You’re a blessing. YOU ARE SPECIAL BECAUSE YOU MAKE ME HAPPY.
I have permission to post this photo of them so you can relax. Photo credit to Clara’s brother! From left to right: me, Laura, Clara.
Meeting Clara and Laura
WELCOME TO THE BEST DAY OF MY WHOLE ENTIRE YEAR. *sobs happily*
I met some of my best blogging friends ever, Clara from Clara & Co and her sister Laura from Lula Boo. Their entire family came down to Florida for one of their dad’s shows, and they kindly took an hour or two out of their return trip to meet us at Disney Springs.
IT WAS THE MOST AMAZING THING EVER. One person told me afterward that I was on a high from it. XD
For 15 minutes at Disney Springs I searched faces back and forth in the crowd, and when I finally saw them, I squealed “they’re here!” to my mom. Then I broke into a run toward them, greeting them with a giant hug. 😀
We had such an epic time, laughing hysterically over hot chocolate (well I got a mocha because caffeine >:D) and playing our favorite Q&A game and just hanging out.
I definitely did not hug Clara like, 50 times when we had to go. XD
*hugs the entire memory happily* THAT WAS JUST THE BEST TIME EVER, and I’ll never forget it. Clara and Laura are the kindest souls ever and I love them, go follow their amazing blogs ^ if you don’t already!!!
Highlight of my November for sure. ?
Forcing Myself to Be Productive
I started going through my rough time this year in May, and I haven’t gotten out of it since. As it grew unbearably worse, I slowly pulled back on life until I stopped blogging again or making any goals for the day. Some days I just want to stay in bed and cry and give up.
But I’m trying to get back into life in an attempt to hopefully climb out of my rough time, too.
So, the day after I met Clara and Laura, I started my new mission.
I force myself to slap some makeup on even when I don’t feel like it; brush my hair where I previously wouldn’t care; get up on time, do school, and make goals for the day; have a good time with God; and actually exercise like a good human being.
It’s tough, forcing myself to do things I don’t feel like doing, but it’s also my jam. I’m all about being hardcore. So I just… make myself suffer. ?
And I’ve been somewhat productive.
Posted on my ministry blog for the first time in months, take that satan. And I actually work out on an elliptical machine now and am re-stretching for the splits? Also I have made an effort to do a fun thing with a friend?
I guess I’m doing pretty good. If only I could start to feel good again too, in my mind.
Anxiety stuff. :o(
My Greatest Discovery in Life
I FOUND (well my dad found) A CHRISTIAN HIP-HOP RADIO STATION AND IT IS MY GREATEST DISCOVERY IN LIFE.
MY FAVORITE ARTISTS ARE PLAYING AND ALSO I AM INTRODUCED TO NEW ARTISTS AND I AM JUST SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW.
I hate those boring mainstream CCM radio stations but I HAVE FOUND MY TRUE LOVE HERE. Christian rap for the win. *sobs happily*
That is all I have to say.
The Mall Adventure
The Sunday after meeting Clara and Laura, my brother had a Fortnite meetup at a mall about an hour away from us.
I came along and got Starbucks (of course) while he hung out with his friends. I also went shopping at H&M and got three really cute shirts. Now that I think about it I could’ve saved money if I had gone on Black Friday… now THAT would’ve been an adventure. 😮
But either way, it was really fun. I loved striding through crowds of people in a big reflective place (you know what I’m talking about? The shiny floors and everything?) with my church boots clicking sophisticatedly.
At the changing room in H&M, I kept going out to ask my mom if I still looked modest and God-honoring, like a woman of God, in my shirts. Right as I was talking… two Muslims walked in front of me. :’) I’m not ashamed, I just didn’t want to make them uncomfortable, loudly rambling about my Christian values. XD
Oh, I also had a shopping adventure before this in which I decided to go shopping with my mom on a whim in search of this blue sweatshirt I’ve been eying in my imagination. YAY SPONTANEITY, GOOD JOB MADI. And I don’t even like shopping that much.
Neighborhood Walks
My exercise includes walking-and/or-sometimes-jogging around the block. I’m familiar with some of the neighbors now, which I deserve points for as an unsocialized homeschooler.
I’m sure my neighbors have questions as I sing my worship songs out loud with my hands raised walking down the streets or as I challenge myself to walk in weird ways the whole time, but I just let them wonder.
The sunsets I see as I walk are really pretty. I’m in the habit of taking them now after Clara mentioned she takes sunset pictures!
Thanksgiving
Meh. I wasn’t too psyched about it this year, mostly because of my constant rough time.
I also had a mostly Paleo Thanksgiving, which wasn’t bad, but it didn’t help. XD
I’m grateful, though. I’m usually more grateful on other days than Thanksgiving… I already practice thankfulness a lot so this holiday wasn’t really like a catalyst for me or anything. At least I got gluten-free dinner rolls! 😀
This Month’s Favorite Music
OF COURSE THE MUSICS, WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN. THERE WAS SO MUCH GOOD MUSIC THIS MONTH.
My earbuds are breaking along with my heart. Sometimes my left earbud will go all staticy if the cord wiggles just right. D: PARENTS GET ME NEW ONES FOR CHRISTMAS PLEASE
Okay, my favorite songs this month were:
- Dance With Me (feat. Faith Child) by LZ7
- Mistletoe Meltdown by Matthew Parker
- Dance With Ya by Judah & The Lion
- The Long Way Home (feat. David Dunn) by Neon Feather
- Freedom Tonight by Benjah
- Go to Work by Benjah
- Bring Me Down (feat. Matthew Parker) by Micah Ariss
- In the Building (feat. Pyrexx) by Benjah
- On My Momma (feat. Reconcile) by Benjah
- Better Off by Benjah
- Bold by Ledger
- Prophesy Your Promise by Bryan & Katie Torwalt (very powerful worship song)
- Fire Never Sleeps (with Martin Smith) by Jesus Culture
- There’s Nothing (Like Knowing You) by Andre Gonzales
- Fire Emoji by YB
- Heaven Came Down by YB
- Face Down by Benjah
- Miss Me (Feat. Nicolina) by Benjah
- Lioness by Beckah Shae
- David (feat. Joey Vantes) by Jon Keith & Derek Minor
- The Real Mystery by audioblocks.com
- Private Mission by audioblocks.com
- The Mission Finale by audioblocks.com
- Soaring Through Space by audioblocks.com
If you check any of these out, you’re welcome for your new favorite music. *bows*
Monthly Reflections
This month… was good on the whole. More hard personal stuff happened that I’m not recapping because positivity is king, but yeah, it was a pretty rough November.
However, I’m proud of myself for forcing myself to be productive and take care of myself. Yes I used “myself” three times in the same sentence.
I wish time would stop because I feel like my life is slipping away from me while I can’t do my dreams during this rough time, so I’m honestly scared for December. I’m kind of bracing myself for another month just like this one.
But I know of course I’ve got the victory over it with Jesus. The only way to lose is to give up now, and I ain’t no quitter, nosireebob ?
December Goals
- NOT HAVE A BAD DECEMBER. Positivity and time with Jesus and relaxation, I’m looking at you. Help me out here.
- HAVE A GOOD TEXAS TRIP ADVENTURE. We’re flying (eeeek!) to Texas for a week to visit family and friends for Christmas, so that’s going to be adventurous. And also freezing cold. I don’t know if I’m ready, but I’m hardcore, so I’ll freeze my fingers off if I have to. 😀 (I was born a Texan but I’ve turned into a Florida girl. GIVE ME MY SUNSHINE AND PALM TREES AND WARMTH ALL YEAR LONG.)
- No more goals, that’s all, thank you for reading.
If you actually read all of that without skimming, you and I are soulmates because I don’t know anyone else who would read 2,600 words of someone else’s November. :’) I LOVE YOU. *hugs*
Well… if you have anything to say after all those words, I’d be surprised. How was your November? Go ahead; the floor is yours.
I don’t know why I love these posts so much…
I didn’t skim over this post, I enjoyed every word!
Car rides are the best. We were literally driving 24/7 in November. (Ok, maybe not quite that much, but we had a 8 hour round trip and a 32 hour round trip and we’re about to have more trips?)
Music is the best. I’ve never really cared for rapping(even Christian rap. I don’t know, I just don’t like Christian music all that much even though my friends do.??♀️)I’m sure it’s great though.
I LOVE PANDA EXPRESS.
Disney Springs honestly sounds like it was so much fun. I imagine it’d be fun to meet blogging friends, though I’d be much to afraid to actually do that?
Was the Christmas at Disney Springs yet? I really want to do Stitch’s Holiday Hunt and the Tree Trail again this year, they’re so much fun. And, I may have to purchase some Arendelle Aqua ears…
Sorry for rambling a bit. I just had a bit to say about the post?
DIAMOND YOU HAVE A HEART OF GOLD, thank you for reading every word. XD
Oh my goodness, those November car rides sound amazing. :’) I’ve never cared for most Christian music either! I’m only allowed to listen to Christian music, so I find actual quality genre stuff that’s not the same ol’ boring mainstream radio songs. ? UGH, CCM. *dies* XD
You should totally do it! It’s sooo fun, meeting them is like you’ve known the person for years but you’re finally seeing each other IRL. XD It was pretty Christmasy at Disney Springs, but I don’t know if they were doing any specific Christmas events—we didn’t explore much, just sat and talked. Do you live in FL and go there?
Oh no, ramble all you wish. The floor’s yours! ? Thanks so much for reading, it’s seriously so great to read your replies ?
No problem?
Ah, that makes sense. I’m sure there is some great stuff out there, and it doesn’t get overused. Some of the pop songs are SO overrated, so I typically listen to more underrated stuff.
Oh, well I’m sure they’re doing it now! I went the last two years, and probably again this year. I actually don’t live there, but we’re pretty close, and we get really cheap hotel rates.
Aw, I’m glad!
Same! Underrated stuff is the *best*!
Oh that’s so epic! If you’re ever in FL and want to meet sometime, I’d love to ?
Maybe someday! Our trips are usually pretty filled though(a lot of times we don’t even see our family or friends?)
Oh yeah, I totally get that. ?
P.S. YESSS PANDA EXPRESS.
Omg I loved this post! Sounds like you had a great November. Always remember you’re beautiful! ❤️
Thank you so much, Lizzy! This comment made my morning! ?
YAAAYY! My Monday just got so much better because of this post!! <3 Congrats again on 7 years!! That is just amazing!! Ohh! Starbucks!! And I have never been to Panda Express! XD I would pay SO MUCH to see one of your "who has the loudest rap music" competitions. XD AHHH!! Meeting you was the one of the highlights of my year FOR SURE!! <3 <3 Woah! What is a Fortnite meetup? XD EEP!! That Texas trip sounds AWESOME!! Also, I will continue praying that you feel AWESOMELY EPIC super duper soon!! <3 <3 I really enjoyed reading all 2,600 words of this post! <3
-Laura <3 🙂
AWW, my Monday got so much better at seeing this comment! Thank you so so much!
LOL, oh my goodness, that made me laugh out loud. XD
SAME! ❤
Fortnite is a popular video game my brother plays, and he met some players who lived close to us so their parents and our parents decided to meet. XD
And thank you SO MUCH!! *a million hugs* Thanks so much for reading! I hope you have an epic December!
AHH, I took so long to remember to comment on the post before this that you posted again, BAD CLARA. *hides* Well, I’ll just tell you here, congratulations on the followers, that’s wonderful! 😀
And now for this post – this was GREAT! Will you be doing these every month? It was quite fun to read, and I did indeed read every word. 😀
For some reason I laughed out loud at the collage of Starbucks drinks, SO MUCH CAFFEINE. :”’)
Those nighttime drives sound AMAZING, I need to get my license already so I can take myself on drives. 😀
WHY DO I LOOK SO BORED IN THAT PICTURE OF US. To anyone stalking these comments, I promise I was having the time of my life. XD Oh, you definitely didn’t hug me 50 times…. it was at least 51. 😀
YAY GO MADI KEEP BEING PRODUCTIVE, YOU ARE DOING GREAT. *applauds*
“but I just let them wonder” my phrase is catching on! XD *feels accomplished*
My earbuds are breaking too, my main pair is broken and my backup pair is broken and my backup backup pair is starting to give out on me. HELP. 0_0
YAY the Texas trip, enjoy being in adventure-y airports and daydreaming on airplanes, ahhh. *heart eyes* And don’t freeze, please. 😀
Hooray for an excellent post!! I hope you have the best December ever. <3
Oh you’re totally fine, I forgot about a drink in the fridge for 32 days until I drank it just now, you’re doing pretty good 😀 XD Thanks so much! It’s really fun to have a small group of people to read what you put out. ?
AWWW YOU READ EVERY WORD SEE THIS IS WHY YOU HAVE A HEART OF GOLD 😀 Yes, I hope to do these every month (unless I stop feeling like it XD)!
Oh my goodness, I am accomplished, YAY. :”)
YOU CAN DO IT YES YOU CAN, you can do it… just don’t run over a can. 😀
… some people have a way with words and some people, uh, not have way. :’) Today I not have way.
?? YOU LOOK SO CALM COOL AND COLLECTED THOUGH. Ah yes, 51 was the minimum. 😀
THANKS SO MUCH *pants*
YOUR PHRASE SHALL BECOME FAMOUS. 😀 I love that so much, best life advice ever. :’) XD
*sobs* This is my backup pair, too! I WANT MY MOMMY. Are you going to ask for new ones for Christmas? :’)
Thank you so much, I’m going to try to enjoy it as much as I can if my dumb mind will let me. :’) Looks like there’s no chance of that happening, I literally ran inside from 64-degree weather after being out there for a grand total of… <5 minutes. 😀
Thanks so much for commenting! When I saw this pop up, it literally made my afternoon and I was SO happy, I was driving and listening to new music and reading this comment with a big grin. 😀 I hope you have the best December ever too, followed by the best January ever! ❤
Wow sorry this reply was so huge.
*chokes on my gum* That made me laugh out loud, YOU DRANK IT? :”)
NO I DON’T, I HAVE A HEART OF DARKNESS 😀 Hurray!!
?? I not have way today either, I keep making the most ridiculous typos. I can’t even spell my own name right. :’)
You know what, that’s a good idea, I always forget to ask for things for Christmas. XD
Summer-loving humans such as us are not made for the cold, if it’s below 60 it might as well be freezing. 😀
You are quite welcome! AWW YAY, that sounds wonderful. 😀 Thank you so much! ❤
Don’t worry, it was an unopened bottled drink. ? ??
*Heart of the Darkness by Tommee Profitt plays* Ever since I read this comment that has been stuck in my head now. :’)
HAHAHA WHAT, I’m so curious as to what you misspelled your name as :’)
100% agree ?
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Ahhh, I loved this post so much! I don’t know how you do it, but these posts are always so enjoyable to read! YESS, Laura and Clara are some of the sweetest people EVER! I haven’t met them in person (yet 😉 ) but they are just so kind! I KNOWW, Starbucks…. it’s just so crazy good! I do wish it wasn’t so expensive though. Ugh! I hope you’ll have a lovely December Madi! 😀
Aww, thank you so much! I thought everyone would find it boring haha. XD YESSS they are! I hope you get to meet them some day! Oh my goodness, yes. XD I need more Starbucks gift cards in my life is all I’m sayin’. Thanks so much, and same to you; hope you have a fantastic December and Christmas!
I love this post so so much! Here’s to an amazing December!
Thank you so so much! 😀 Hear, hear! *toasts to said amazing December*
ahh I loved this!! you live actually not that far from me I think lol. hope you have a great december!!
Oh that’s right! If you’d ever like to meet up any time, I’d love to. Thanks so much—I hope you have a great one, too!
Whew. I think,,, I read it all?
*hugs you repeatedly and squeals about mocha frappuccinos*
You are superhuman and 10000% awesome, thanks for reading that massive thing. XD
*hugs you repeatedly and also squeals about mocha frappucinos, AREN’T THEY AMAZING*
YAY! You’re welcome! XD
*YES THEY ARE*
This is such a lovely post; thanks for sharing. I just wanted to say, I think you’re sooo beautiful either way, with or without make-up/glasses on. Sorry if that sounds weird coming from some weird stranger like me, but I just thought I’d say that. And I’m going to be praying for you with your anxiety, since we all need all the prayer we can get. <3 I hope you have a fabulous December, full of lots of blessings. 🙂 <3
-Keziah
Thanks so much for reading, Keziah! And awww, thank you so much — this comment made my morning! I really appreciate the prayers, that means a lot ? Is there anything I can be praying for you about too? I hope you have an amazing December as well! Thanks for commenting ?
My pleasure!
I’m so glad!! Just wisdom with the relationships in my life. 😉 That I’d love people more than myself. Thanks for asking!! <3
I will totally be praying!! ??
Thank you so much!! <3 🙂
(I need to get my notifications fixed so I can actually sEE WHEN YOU POST *slaps phone aggressively*)
Omw that’s a lot of Starbucks ??? I have never had a Starbucks coffee and am sad. I’m getting more milkshakes tho so that’s great ?
FOOD.
Stressy no fun boy do I know what that’s like. Wish I got mommy attention tho, I just have to take care of myself ? (con of being the eldest, FYI) and lollllll why am I not surprised that you won??? ?
AHAHAHA MADI YOUR FACE IN THAT PICTURE XDD you’re so happy to see them and I can’t blame you lol
Uhg that sound like depression that’s no good *gives you lots of hugs* don’t give up sweetheart and message me if you need anything up I’ll find someway to help *gives you more hugs* you got this! ?
Ooh shopping ?
!!!!! I love walks. I walk up and down the driveway (well not in the winter because COLD) and get weird looks from any that are out, except for the weird guy who sits in his open garage all day. ?I would walk up and down the neighborhood but I’d have to let a parent know before I left so I would be able to just get up and go
Wooooooow that’s a lot of music. Yea I don’t think I’ll get around to trying them all O_O
Sounds like good December plans to me! My goals are to N O T S T R E S S slow down and enjoy the holiday feeling. Christmas only comes once a year, and its my favorite ❤️
It also helps that exams are next week, so once they’re done I won’t stress anymore!!! And until then I’m getting much practice on ignoring things that stress me out and refusing to acknowledge their effect on me ? terrible plan but its worked so far
Have a merry Christmas and stay upbeat 🙂
Most crazily, ~Olive
UM SAME HERE. I have missed so many posts even though I check WP every day and it makes me mad :’)
MILKSHAKES! You can never go wrong with milkshakes. Frappuccinos are basically icy coffee milkshakes. :’)
Hey being the eldest is epic I’m sure, you get to be bossy. ? XD ??
I WAS SO HAPPY XDD
You’re exactly right ? Thank you so so much Olive!! You are so kind ?
YEAH GO AWAY WINTER. Oh my goodness, that’s hilarious :’) Yeah I started just up and leaving and then my dad was like hey let us know before you leave…
YES YES NO STRESS, THAT IS AN AMAZING GOAL GOOD FOR YOU. You can do it!! Enjoy that lovely Christmas awesomeness ?
How are the exams going?? HOPE YOU’RE CRUSHING IT. You got this.
Terrible plan but it’s worked so far! ??
Thanks so much Olive ??
Should write a complaint :’)
Icy coffee milkshakes XDD
Yes but do they listen 😀
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That’s probably a good plan XD you’ll get kidnapped and they’ll just think you went on a walk again ?
Oh I am 🙂
Heeheehee well its on Thursday and will probably just end up being a media rant lolllll
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NP I love your posts!!! ?
Most crazily, ~Olive
DO they listen? XD
?? oh my goodness :’)
You can do it yes you can, you can do it, you’re cooler than a can. < more beautiful cheerleading skills. ? Thank you so much!! ?
No. ?
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P.s. as opposed to skimming, I got so sucked in, alternatively laughing and concerned, I burnt the pancakes I was supposed to be making ??
??? I AM SORRY OLIVE (and sorry, pancakes). But also happy to know you liked reading this. ?
I am so happy I found your new blog because at least once I week I’d be like, “I remember reading Madi’s blog posts and how they motivate me. I wonder how she’s doing.” And then I’d shrug it off and forget. Until I found your new awesome blog that is just as wondrous as the other three.
It sounds like you had pretty good November and you’re so lucky to meet internet friends. Oh how I long to meet my internet friends but we live so far apart. Hopefully one day.
I’m glad to see you’re doing alright. Which is the opposite that I could say about me. But I look forward to seeing what other things you might put on here. Great job!
AWWW THAT MADE MY DAY. I’m really really glad to know you like my posts! Thanks so much for stopping by ?
I hope you get to meet your internet friends one day! Maybe some near where you live?
I’m so sorry you’re not doing all right (I’ll be praying for you, YOU GOT THIS CARLYE ?) ? Thanks so much for reading and commenting!
I’m glad to make you happy! The closest one lives in Arizona, a mere 2,500 km away from me.
And thanks for the prayers. I seem to be getting a lot of them lately. Life is just hard, that’s all. But I know God has a reason for my trouble, so I have that to hold onto. I’ll try to be happier.
Oh man, I hope you get to meet them some day!
I totally understand. Life IS hard. I recently went through acute stress disorder and am dealing with a ton of things, so I can 10000% relate to you. You’ll get through this and take stories of strength and resilience to the other side, out of this all! YOU GOT THIS CARLYE. Praying for you. ?
Aw… I don’t deserve your kindness. But I thank you for that. All I have to do is get through the day and yet another basketball game. *groans about my athletic abilities*
You can do it, Carlye! How did the game go?
Sounds like a great month, Madi! <3 You're a warrior 😉
Thanks so much, Weez! ? Ahh that made my day, so are you ??
MADI!!! You are going to Texas? PLEASE PLEASE SAY YOU’LL BE IN THE HOUSTON AREA SO MAYBE WE COULD MEET UP! Ahh that would be so awesome!!
AND YES ALL OF THE STARBUCKS PLEASE. I’m currently obsessed with the peppermint mocha frappuccinos!
OKAY I ASKED MY PARENTS THEY’RE OKAY WITH IT, do you want to email?? Can you tell me via email what part of Houston you are in? Because we are 100% going to the Houston area and I WANT TO MEET YOU!!
IKRRR. Those mocha frappucinos can’t be beat! I had wayyy too much caffeine today :’) I oughtta try a peppermint one of these days since it’s Christmastime and all!
Thanks so much for reading and commenting!
OMG REALLY?!!!!! NO WAY. NO WAY. NO WAY. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I’ll check with my parents!!
YAYAYAYAYAY!! Let me know ASAP, we leave in a week ?
Got it! I just sent you an email.
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Wow, fun post! Loved all the pictures. And that’s SO cool you got to meat Clara and Laura!!! 😀 <3
Thank you so much, Rosy!! I’ve been reading your blog, by the way, and love it!
You’re welcome! <3 Aw, thanks so much! 😀
We must be soulmates then, cause I devoured every word.
Also, “but I just let them wonder” is the best line in this whole thing, because I just love how you managed to make that sound so sacrificial and generous. XD
I’m praying for you always, and I love you so much!
A SOULMATE! *hugs you and won’t let you go* You’re stuck with me now! 😀
Isn’t it hilarious? Clara from midnight mind told that to me once and… it’s one of my favorite life quotes now. :’)
Thank you so much for praying! I can’t tell you how much your support has meant to me over the years, even all the way back when you were beta-reading Warfare. Thank you for being such an amazing friend!!!
I don’t want to be let go of XD Yay!
Yesss omw that’s the best! I’m gonna use it now haha.
Of course!! Awe, that made me smile on a rough morning, so THANK YOU… you’ve been one of my favorite people ever since I stumbled upon DWOD. 🙂
AWWWW, thank you <333
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