Author: Becks
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My Week in the Big Apple
For those of you who do not know, I grew up visiting NYC for auditions and go sees as a child model. As I grew older, I liked NYC less and less. The loud noises, the smell of urine, the grumpy attitude, I can go on. Last week, I spent a three nights and four…
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Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park definitely makes my list of favorite places. I received an incredibly unique feeling while walking through Yosemite Valley. I was free, yet I felt uneasy at times. I was surrounded by nature in a wonderful way, but I had poor cell phone service and I was removed from civilization for days. I had…
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Social Media=Highlight Reel
Today, January 23rd, was a good day! Unfortunately, not every day is a good day and not every aspect of life is as perfect as we want it to be. I have been seeing various posts about social media and the emotional effects it has on society as a whole. Quite frankly, I could not…
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Ugh…Cold/Flu Season
With these cold winter months upon us, it is almost inevitable to catch a cold. This is actually my first cold in a long time, and it is just as miserable as I remember. When feeling under the weather, does anyone else remember the good times when they were not sick? I get so jealous…
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2018 Goals
2018 is the year I focus on self-growth. I felt so free in 2017 with all of my travels and I hope to feel this way again in 2018. Unfortunately, there were some very hard times in 2017. While I would rather not share, I hope to grow from this in the new year. Moving…
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“Have Courage and Be Kind.”
Recently, a video surfaced of a child crying in the car after being bullied at school. I could barely watch the video- my heart sank and my mind raced. How can we stand by and let these terrible acts happen so frequently? Bullying exists all over- in the work place, in the classroom, amongst peers,…
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THREE TIPS TO STAY CREATIVE
STRESSORS GET IN THE WAY OF OUR MINDSET AND CAN BLOCK OUR CREATIVITY. HERE ARE THREE OF MY FAVORITE TIPS TO CLEAR YOUR HEAD AND OPEN YOUR MIND. Creativity is extremely important to life! I really like this quote- “With creative people, truly new horizons open up.” -Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Do you ever feel yourself clouding up? Like…
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Shop Small, Win Big
Stand out this holiday season with unique finds from boutiques and small businesses! When you support small businesses, you are supporting an entrepreneurial mindset and making a small business owner smile. I can guarantee it because my mother is a small business owner and she is very happy to receive orders. Are you stumped on…
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Do Something Everyday That Scares You
Honestly, this blog scares me. Letting people I do not know into my life is scary. Life begins at the end of your comfort zone and trying new things leads to growth. Let’s take a second to think about a “scary” new risk you are anticipating… Quitting your miserable job? Leaving a toxic relationship? Traveling…
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Top 3 Surf Photography Tips
When you spend so many days at the beach photographing surfers, you learn a thing or two. I am no professional photographer but I wanted to share some tips with you all and some advice I have learned along the way. 1. Come prepared with the right equipment While cell phone cameras are advancing,…
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