Monkey C Monkey Do was a new kind of adventure for me. Let me just say this... IT WAS AMAZINGLY EPIC! I've never experienced something like this before and I hope to return soon. It gave my family and I an opportunity to spend time together and work through this course as a team. Let me rewind and start from the beginning. When I arrived at Monkey C Monkey Do, I looked at the course and was so scared! How could anyone in their right mind go so high up in the air and successfully do those crazy obstacles? What I kept thinking: This is impossible. But, it's not. Before I even put a harness on, the staff had us watch a short video on some safety instructions and rules. That eased my mind a lot. I wasn't just going out there blind. They're very concerned about safety there and that made me feel much more comfortable. After I was harnessed up, I went outside to a short class that taught me how to safely clip and un-clip on the wire. AND everyone has a buddy. It's a must. Your buddy is there to make sure you're safe up in the air and support you throughout the course. Okay... Now, let me get to the part when I walked through the first course. It wasn't too high. It felt high enough that I wanted to back out, but I pushed through and went for it. My nieces were flying through it like they were professionals. My sister and I were hesitant on taking another step. If you're scared that you're going to fall, just keep reminding yourself that if you do fall, you aren't going very far. You'll be able to pull yourself right back up. That's what I kept thinking as I successfully got through the first level of courses. By the second level, I was starting to get the hang of it. It was still hard, but that's what was so much fun about it. I love a good challenge and it was a good way to exercise! My nieces, sister, and I made it through the whole entire course, even out in the woods! Let me be perfectly clear, I don't exercise very much. I've never done anything like this before, but I was still able to successfully make it through the course without falling. Monkey C Monkey Do is a great place to learn teamwork with family, friends, coworkers, etc. It's also a great place to go just to have fun! I know I had a blast. Perks: 5 levels of courses PLUS a course in the woods, zip lines, a huge swing, outdoor laser tag, and ice cream! Only 2 concerns: First, you have a certain amount of time to complete the course, which is reasonable, but it doesn't help if people are slow in front of you or taking their time. BUT, the staff was more than nice about giving my family and I enough time to complete the course. Two, I personally feel like there should be more staff members on the posts to help assist and help anyone who needs it. BUT, the staff there was always alert and watching everything, and if you need help, they're right there to assist you.
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My 12-year-old niece has been horseback riding for over a year now. At her first show, she won two FIRST place ribbons and ONE third place ribbon. I'm one proud auntie. Here are 19 Horseback Riding Tips that helped her grow as a rider
**CAUTION: This post may contain spoilers.** He changed his mind on her. She loved him and couldn't have imagined her life without him, but in the end, he picked Lauren. Or should I say, swapped fiancés. Arie gave Becca the last rose. Millions of people watched him on TV as he got down on one knee and proposed to Becca. What changed? He was in love with Lauren. He wanted to explore that relationship further and see where it went. Becca was left crying and devastated, with a broken heart. Poor, Becca. She's one of the strongest women that have been on The Bachelor. But, that's not the last we'll see of her! She's the next Bachelorette 2018. LET'S DO THE DAMN THING. Becca was given a second chance to find love, and she's ready to do the damn thing. I wonder if these men are ready for such a strong and independent woman? 28 Bachelors will try to win her heart. Who will make it to the end? Let's meet the men! Who do you think will be the last man standing?
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Mine Before Midnight is LIVE and part of the Once Upon A Twisted Time Boxed Set Ember Gray dreams of escaping the only world she’s ever known, the Chrome Crusaders Motorcycle Club, until tragedy strikes and she’s trapped with her malicious stepmother and two stepsisters. Confined to the house every night by midnight, Ember is subjected to their constant abuse with no way out. Cruz Jackson takes what he wants when he wants it. As president of the Nevada chapter of the Chrome Crusaders, he lives for the moment total freedom, no rules, and no regrets. Sparks fly at an MC wedding when best man Cruz is paired with Ember, the maid of honor. Enticed by her sharp tongue and perfect body he can’t resist anything about her but before he can seal the deal, Ember takes off without warning leaving behind a studded black stiletto. Armed with one of her shoes, Cruz sets off to find the woman who captivates his soul but gets more than he bargained for when he’s thrown into chaos, conspiracy, and murder. Will he toss his club loyalties to the wind to save Ember or does it all end at midnight? Locked Up Love Grace...
It’s not easy being in love with someone who’s locked up in jail. In fact, it’s one of the hardest things to endure. Nights are lonely. Who am I kidding, days are lonely too. I want nothing more than to just feel his touch, or even do something so simple together like go for a walk. It’s hard. Really hard. There’s no handbook on how to make a relationship survive while your man is confined behind jail bars, surrounded by nothing but concrete and barbed wire. It’s stressful and frustrating. Some days are harder than others. Some days I want to give up, but giving up on the love of my life is not an option. I have to keep it together not only for myself but for him too. Scott... These walls talk. Sometimes they yell. Other times they whisper. What do they talk about? Her... all day and everyday. I crave just a touch of her skin or the feel of her lips, even for just a brief moment would satisfy me, but leave me wanting more. She drives me crazy; all 5 foot 1… well 5 foot 2 inches with shoes on. Do you want to see a true test of love? Separate us without choice. Everyone wants to see us fail; they love heartbreak. “Just one more day, baby,” I tell her. The day will come when we will reunite, but for now, it’s just me and these walls. I loved her then, I love her now, and I will always love her. COMING IN 2018! As everyone must know by now, The season 22 Bachelor is Arie Luyendyk Jr. I know what you're thinking... UHHH WHO?! Arie is from Emily Maynard's season of The Bachelorette which premiered about five-six years ago. In the end, Emily ended up picking Jef Holm over sweet Arie. Emily and Jef didn't end up working out and split a few months after the show ended, but Emily found love with her now-husband Tyler Johnson. Emily did speak out about Arie becoming the next Bachelor. Here's what she had to say: "I can’t think of a better person to be The Bachelor than Arie and I’ve been hoping this day would come since Season 8 ended! He’s a gentleman through and through and all the girls on his season are lucky to have him." She's also tweeted about it. NOW! Let's meet the ladies of Season 22 of The Bachelor. There are 29 contestants. 4 of which are named Lauren. 3 are real estate agents. 2 Brittany's and Becca's (with different spellings). 1 with my name. 1 (Tia) is friend's with a past contestant from Nick Viall's season, Raven Gates. And a ton of girls whose name's are... unique... D'NYASHA, BIBIANA, MAQUEL, MARIKH, SIENNE. Come back soon to see my TOP 4 and Final Rose picks for Arie Luyendyk Jr. Make sure you tune in every Monday at 8/7c to see the sweet Arie find his future wife. Everyone deserves love. <3 Good luck, Arie!
1. "Love is the most powerful emotion. And that makes it the most dangerous."
—Arrow 2. "If two people were meant to be together, eventually they'll find their way back." —Gossip Girl 3. You don't give up just because things are hard." —Gossip Girl 4. "In the end, everything matters." —13 Reasons Why 5. "Love is not supposed to be cute. Love is supposed to be raw and destructive." —Shameless 6. "Jenna dances for an audience. You dance like there's no-one else in the room... Your life's not simple, Fiona, and you can't stop it from showing, because you're no fake, you're not lost, you don't need finding. This whole city belongs to the Jenna's, but I'm sick of them. I swear, Fiona, you're nothing like anyone I've ever met. You make me want to enjoy my life again." —Shameless 7. "There are millions of people in this world, but in the end it all comes down to one. I still panic sometimes, forget to breathe, but I know that there’s something beautiful in my imperfections; the beauty that he held up for me to see. The strength that I will never be able to say." —Crazy/Beautiful 8. "Sometimes you have to learn to love what’s good for you." —New Moon 9. "He saved me. In every way a person can be saved." —Titanic 10. "Things change, you know. People grow." —Pretty Little Liars 1. I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.
— Notting Hill 2. The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return. — Moulin Rouge 3. The saddest people I've ever met in life are the ones who don't care deeply about anything at all. — Dear John 4. So now, all alone or not, you gotta walk ahead. Thing to remember is if we’re all alone, then we’re all together in that too. — P.S. I Love You 5. Becoming fearless isn't the point. That's impossible. It's learning how to control your fear, and how to be free from it. — Divergent 6. When you lose someone, it stays with you. Always reminding you of how easy it is to get hurt. — The Vampire Diaries 7. We all stand alone against our demons. — The Originals 8. We don’t know who we are until we’re connected to someone else. We’re just better human beings when with the person we’re supposed to be with. — Sons of Anarchy 9. Pick me. Choose me. Love me. — Grey's Anatomy 10. He's not the sun... You are. — Grey's Anatomy 11. Me? I’m scared of everything. I’m scared of what I saw, I’m scared of what I did, of who I am, and most of all I’m scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I’m with you. — Dirty Dancing 12. The you you are now is the same you I was in love with yesterday, the same you I’ll be in love with tomorrow. — If I Stay 13. Love requires sacrifice, but it's worth it. Always. — The Longest Ride 14. I vow to fiercely love you in all your forms, now and forever. I promise to never forget that this is a once in a lifetime love. — The Vow 15. To me, you are perfect. — Love Actually 16. Life is not the amount of breaths you take, it's the moments that take your breath away. — Hitch I think back to the day often, the day when you broke me emotionally and shattered my heart like a mirror; leaving it scattered all over the floor. I remember that day like it was yesterday. Sometimes when I think back, I press my hand against my heart as I remember the pain. The pain… It was awful. You left me for another girl, another girl who would end up deceiving you like you deserved. All the signs were there. It was right in front of my face, but I refused to believe the raw facts that were practically thrown from the sky; knocking me over the head. The thing is, when you love someone so much, you hide all the hurtful things they do or say. You love them, you can’t help it. You want more than anything to see the best in them, even if that means covering up the bad. I remember going home. I slammed my door shut so hard; framed pictures fell off the wall. I dropped to my knees in the middle of my room. Tears were streaming down my face like a waterfall. They wouldn’t stop. I held my arms around my stomach, rocking back and forth. It was getting hard to breathe. I started hyperventilating. My heart hurt. It hurt so much. I thought, in that moment, I was going to die right then and there from a broken heart. I loved you so much. I loved you more than you deserved. You tore my whole world apart and sent me spiraling into oblivion. You shattered me, every part of me. I was completely and utterly broken and it was all your fault. You did that to me. You hurt me so much to the point I thought I was dying. I wish you could feel the pain I felt that day. I wish more than anything you could get a taste of it, and experience the aching I had, not only in my heart, but in my world. Everything felt pointless. Life felt meaningless without you in it, well, that’s what I thought at the time.
I don’t hate you. I should hate you, but I don’t. I needed to encounter that pain so I could finally open my eyes and realize how toxic you were for me. You and I were like fire and gasoline; two people who don’t belong together. It wasn’t all bad… You did teach me a lot. You taught me how to love unconditionally and wholeheartedly, to open myself up to bigger opportunities in life, to feel a passion that lit a fire up inside of me, to challenge me, and most importantly, you taught me to care about someone other than myself. But, you were not meant to stay in my life, only to cross my path and teach me things that would make me a better person. You did break me… Ohhh you broke me so bad. But, this is me, thanking you for shattering my heart, because if you didn’t, then I wouldn’t be the woman I am today. — Author Olivia Howe Dear 16 Year Old Olivia,
You're beautiful. Don't let anyone tell you different. You're intelligent if you just put your mind to it. You can pass that math test tomorrow. The one you've been dreading and think you can't pass. Don't go to that party. It's nice to be surrounded by friends, but you don't need to get drunk to do it. It's fun... I know... But, your mom and dad worry about you. They do. Mom knows what you're up to. That's why she keeps texting to check on you. Don't cry over him. He doesn't deserve your tears. You're gonna find true happiness someday. Believe that. I know your heart is breaking... I know it hurts and feels like it will never end... I know the pain... The agony... The never-ending anxiety. But, you're brave. Braver than you know. Your strength is beautiful. I've seen it. Now you just need to see it. Tell your parents you love them more. Stop arguing with them. They're only trying to protect you. I promise you they're not against you. They just don't want you to make the same mistakes they did. Be happy. Stop worrying so much about what people think of you. You're something special... Unique, like your grandfather used to say. Your smile makes others smile. Your laugh makes others laugh. Your caring soul makes others want to care more. Smile. Right now. You know you want to. Just be happy. Keep caring so much, even when it hurts. And never forget how beautiful you are. Love, 21 Year Old Olivia |
AuthorOlivia Howe. 25 years old. Author, Blogger, and Reviewer. 3 cats. 1 dog. TV Show fanatic. Lover of all things makeup, animals, books, The Bachelor, blogging, sloths, lifting at the gym and salads. Archives
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