tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74912364231851520352024-03-08T05:00:13.750-08:00Ocean ChildPersonal style and life style. A dedication to self motivation, love and communication growth through love of fashion, food, art and the place I grew up.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300441294822912485noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7491236423185152035.post-66637157022422293842012-12-02T14:42:00.001-08:002012-12-02T14:42:16.731-08:00<br />
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Finding a voice, or an accurate way
to write out and depict your 'inner voice', can be hard, daunting, confusing
and overwhelming. In a sea of witty, comical, kitschy, trendy, smart
and provocative women being the 'little guy' just starting out sometimes
feels like a deer-in-headlights. That might just be my inner pessimist trying
to crush the positivity I do feel for self-growth and development. However,
it does lead me to the bigger questions tied to blogging such as "why do I
want to do this", "what is my goal", and “what do I want to
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I've thought and tested out bits and pieces of my writing and varying styles of it
in older blog posts and while I do really love to write creatively and lean on
the side of poetic, overall it isn't something that really grasps my own
attention! I want something I enjoy coming back to on a consistent and regular
basis. I want something I feel very akin to that relates and reflects who I am with
a more “IRL” voice. Perhaps a mix between
the ways I use professionalism and knowledge when speaking at work and how I articulate
myself in my creative writing would be a better way to show how I am outside of
the internet. And Hey! It would at the
very least, I believe, help me to become a better communicator in person. Lord
knows I could use some TLC in that area. <o:p></o:p></div>
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that’s what I've really wanted from blogging, a wonderful community to grow
with and learn from. To become the best version of me and document that self-leadership
development through the things I love. <o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300441294822912485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7491236423185152035.post-7864414630250769632012-11-19T13:01:00.001-08:002012-11-19T13:01:41.026-08:00Giveaway!Stephmodo has an amazing giveaway over on her blog<br />
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Kendra DeeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300441294822912485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7491236423185152035.post-84776446407544683912012-11-12T21:13:00.001-08:002012-11-12T21:15:00.901-08:00Keeping UpExtraordinary the way feeling<br />
focused can help adjust life.<br />
Having a track for the mind to <br />
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In developing focus<br />
drive returns, motivation starts<br />
to evolve and find anew. <br />
Small tasks and to do's <br />
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It's unreal to be among the quiet creeping forests.<br />
Trees who tower above me and engulf me.<br />
I felt protected beneath them.<br />
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We were cut off from everything, practically.<br />
Alone with each other and our own company<br />
we camped in the wilderness and explored the<br />
mountains, the sea, the trees and ancient lakes.<br />
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I have a new love and appreciation for camping.<br />
It was such a wonderful experience and it reminded me<br />
so much of summer camp as a kid.<br />
Chris and I started planning all sorts of trips for next year<br />
because of this one. We explored Crater Lake in Oregon and<br />
The Redwood National Forest in California.<br />
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Two hours into the woods <br />
the air was hot and dry <br />
as we basked <br />
disconnected from everything.<br />
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I love camping. That brief, grungy<br />
vacation.<br />
High into the cascades with<br />
towering foothills that engulfed us.<br />
Long nights and brisk early mornings<br />
where we were woken by the sunrise<br />
coming over the mountains.<br />
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A time to just connect with <br />
friends, the outdoors. <br />
Stay-away-cation. <br />
Away from everything distracting and stressful. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300441294822912485noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7491236423185152035.post-28081294844971924072012-08-09T12:31:00.000-07:002012-08-09T12:31:08.850-07:00<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3941425/?claim=7ayrkw7gdxh">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300441294822912485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7491236423185152035.post-60334781781261996862012-08-09T11:58:00.000-07:002012-08-09T11:58:30.782-07:00Trying to find a balance, trying to build a balance.I've definitely lost touch with the things I love.<br />
It's east though, right?<br />
Where you're too "busy" doing everything else<br />
and not making time for spending time<br />
with yourself.<br />
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Is it will power to dedicate time<br />
for the things you love and lost?<br />
Or pure laziness for growing out<br />
of them.<br />
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An "attempt" isn't doing.<br />
Failing is okay however. It lets<br />
us know we can always get<br />
better and it gives us room to grow,<br />
to learn a better you.<br />
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It's easy to throw all of<br />
my energy<br />
into the things I have to.<br />
A very serious full time job<br />
that I love deeply.<br />
I don't allow myself room<br />
for myself<br />
outside of work<br />
outside of love.<br />
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I admit,<br />
I have a lot of room to grow.<br />
To learn.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300441294822912485noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7491236423185152035.post-6813078736562298112012-02-04T22:58:00.000-08:002012-02-04T22:58:37.556-08:00Upkeep<br />
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it going. I think the biggest issue I face is that I have a hard time keeping
interest in things, for example I have no real hobbies, I moved back home and
all I seem to have time for is work and sleep. How sad! There are so many
wonderful blogs I read and it is such a fascinating community and phenomenon to
have people connecting all over the world in a very real and family bond way.
It is something I have always wanted to do for myself as a way to keep up on
commitments outside of my job and have an outlet for finding and staying with
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I think another thing I struggle with is giving myself
personal time. I have no problem with rules, boundaries and guidelines when I
am required to by my job and my personal relationships but as far as doing
things for myself, I have some crazy mental block! This year I made a list of
goals for myself that are very real and obtainable to push and challenge me for
me. This getting started is a big part of it and will be a big part of keeping
track of how I am doing in all this “self-discovery” or “re-discovery” of sorts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I've been sitting in a Starbucks all afternoon hiding from the wind and rain waiting for my friend to get off work. What an amazing thing to be alone with your own thoughts. I really enjoy it. At first I feared the loneliness, but I let it wash over me and I've accepted it today. <br />
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Today I went to the Re-Store, a sort of home cabinet/door/cupboard/sink recycling store. They had a few really good pieces I may be able to work with for shelving/storage, big pieces for really cheap. So I will have to make more decisions on that after I move what I do have into the room.<br />
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I am really excited to try out some chalkboard paint on this old Ikea desk my grandfather got for me. It's just the standard plain white and wood colors, so after looking through some really incredible design ideas at designsponge, I thought, why not spruce up my desk and paint it with chalkboard paint?! I think it will be really fun for my art/craft space. I really love all the ideas people come up with for using chalkboard paint.<br />
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It's hard that I don't have a camera to post stuff, I mean I love my iPhone camera but I want to show outfits too. Alas, that will be saved for another day when I don't have so much to save for at the current moment! But I do have some photos I can share just generally of my life, I suppose. :]<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SweetSwedeGrrl/Blog%20Photos/95fac7c8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SweetSwedeGrrl/Blog%20Photos/95fac7c8.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the first meals I made was cod baked in a lemon garlic butter sauce with baked yam fries. It turned out really well! I think next time I will pan sear it and add the garlic on a lower heat so as not to burn it. The yam fries were amazing! I never would have tried them before, but there is this swanky business professional restaurant by my old branch called Scotty Browns, and they served yam fries slightly fried instead of the regular potato fries. I really enjoy them and they are so easy to make!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SweetSwedeGrrl/Blog%20Photos/fd23b459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SweetSwedeGrrl/Blog%20Photos/fd23b459.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my lunches was fresh blackberries, a butter croissant and some cream cheese. I rarely eat much during the day and during the morning. I like to save it all for big yummy dinners! I am trying so hard to eat better and focus on healthy food. I have been adding a ton of fruits into my diets. I just started adding more veggies and proteins. Last night I made a scrambled egg with feta and fresh turkey lunch meat with a little salsa. It was amazing. I am allergic to diary sort of but I eat it anyways and feta is my new favorite cheese. It pairs so well with a variety of flavors. I love how well it goes with red meats too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SweetSwedeGrrl/Blog%20Photos/6e3a699b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SweetSwedeGrrl/Blog%20Photos/6e3a699b.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For my mom's birthday I made tamales with fresh home made pico. My youngest brother brought out the left over plates from his birthday and we used those. Oh it was so so good. That is one recipe I will do a whole post to. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300441294822912485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7491236423185152035.post-67213584037136645282011-04-01T11:45:00.000-07:002011-04-12T13:35:30.716-07:00Let the games begin!Today starts me on day one of no eating out for breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc. So I've been thinking about all of that to clarify what I'm doing and why. For me not going out to eat somewhere means not going to any kind if restaurant to order food. If I'm going to the coop grocery store by my house or going to the farmers market then that's ok for me because I can see and know that this food wasn't mass produced filled with high bad everything and is going to be in line with what I would pick up and make for myself. I want to do this as a challenge to save money and live better. I live cooking. I love setting goals I will experience and truly enjoy! <br />
So goodbye resaurants and hello home cooked meals!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SweetSwedeGrrl/Blog%20Photos/cad31558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a349/SweetSwedeGrrl/Blog%20Photos/cad31558.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was my last meal. My boyfriend, best friend and I went to Boston's Pizza. So my very last meal was leftover pizza, which really isn't so bad. I love pizza! :]</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300441294822912485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7491236423185152035.post-51260730913623309662011-03-25T12:01:00.000-07:002011-03-25T12:01:45.359-07:00Change is in the windAfter many hours of house hunting and messages left we finally found the perfect house to rent! I have been living with my mom to help her out and get a bit of money saved so it really has been working out well minus the small detail of being a totally couch bum for 6 plus months. A close friend of my mom's has the perfect house to rent with a mother-in-law out back that Chris and I will eventually inhabit. For now a room works! The best part is we can paint and decorate and do whatever to the place! My creative gears are in full swing here and I've spent hours on <a href="http://www.designsponge.com">design*sponge</a> looking at ideas for how I want my room to look. My new space. So soon enough. Probably next week, I will find pictures and ideas I can post so help organize my thoughts! I am really thrilled at this whole idea.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300441294822912485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7491236423185152035.post-30214557406117019682011-03-17T13:30:00.000-07:002011-03-17T13:30:14.079-07:00The challengeI've been really bad about keeping up and keeping dedicated to this. However, I've been thinking a lot lately on savings, and the idea of making the things I love a bit more enjoyable. So starting April 1st I am taking a break from eating out! Whether it be fast food (which I don't eat anyways) or at resturaunts. Anything that I want I am going to make the effort to start cooking more and trying more foods! I love cooking and I've really gotten away from it since I've moved! I will be blogging my food travels! I think for me my blogging will bring to light the hobbies I've shied away from for so long! <br />
I was in a long relationship and I really lost who I was in that. I can't believe how easy it is to lose a bit of yourself when you're in an unhealthy relationship. <br />
My goal is to get back into my art, cooking, and love for fashion. Maybe someday I'll have some followers ;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300441294822912485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7491236423185152035.post-44638217485562427162011-02-18T16:58:00.000-08:002011-02-18T16:58:52.794-08:00apple of my eyeI got my iphone 4 today. I am so ecstatic about it! I've hardly been paying attention to anything because I have been playing with it so much. I am very pleased. It hardly feels like a phone! I have never had something this fancy and I have been waiting and saving up for some time now and so I feel like a little kid at Christmas time. I'll have to get used to taking pictures with it and navigating it a bit so I can use it as a standby for outfit posts until I get a real camera (my next big purchase!)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300441294822912485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7491236423185152035.post-22073821216795768602011-02-05T20:42:00.000-08:002011-02-05T20:42:30.282-08:00PopI had to get a tooth pulled yesterday. It really didn't turn out the way I expected it to. It was really quite easy actually and I'm impressed with the way everything is healing up. I had to run out to the mall to pick up some makeup and ran through the dreaded shoe section at Macys and stumbled across these <a href="http://www.ninewest.com/Reverse/730225566974,default,pd.html">wonderful boots</a>! However the pair at Macys weren't suede and had the zipper on the side.. but were the same exact boot otherwise for twenty dollars more. I fell in love and I'm sitting here one click away (with free shipping!) from buying them... Vicodin, the things you do to my brain and budget!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300441294822912485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7491236423185152035.post-33543926361301719452011-02-04T11:38:00.000-08:002011-02-04T11:38:23.184-08:00It ain't easyI've been working a lot on widening my favorite blogs and sites I follow. I think my initial focus will be art and writing, but my next big think is a camera. Sure there will be terrible iPhone pictures for awhile but that's better than nothing.<br />
I'm very excited to be starting this for myself as a way to experiment and explore art and fashion more.<br />
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Kendra__dee.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300441294822912485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7491236423185152035.post-189943636923937362011-01-30T13:36:00.000-08:002011-01-30T13:36:09.864-08:00finding a hobbyMy best friend and ex boyfriend always told me to find good hobbies to invest in. Here goes nothing.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01300441294822912485noreply@blogger.com0