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🌺recovering perfectionist
💙wellness in progress
👊🏽try to be a good human on the daily
⭐️authenticity always wins
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It’s been a long time and what better way to comeback than to wish my boy happy birthday 🥳❤️

And just like that you’re 10!?! Now in the land of double digits and I can hardly believe it. You continue to grow leaps and bounds and it’s a feat to see and be a part of.

May your love, spirit, energy, kindness and compassion carry on always. Big boy 10 chronicles have entered the building.

Happy Birthday Major!!!!
xo Mommy, Daddy + Macsen 🎂🥳🎈🎁💥❤️
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#bigboy10 #itsyourbirthday #festivities #surprises #enjoy #family #love #major #hes10 #ohboy #brooklynedition by @hey_mon_hey

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a year ago

“It’s been a long time”….

august -noun: eighth month of the year, 31 days.
aka “holiday month”, the final month of summer.

The month of August is often referred to as the “dog days of summer” but not because of pet pooches. It has to do with the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.

We’ve had to reschedule our regular programming and do what we have to. This has been a time of tremendous ups and downs but I have to move forward, even if it’s small actionable steps. My wellbeing depends on it and I’m here for it all.

“Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it yet.” - Anne of Green Gables

August aka the summer’s last stand.
👊🏽⚡️🌻💥🌈☀️🎠🗽🍦🌭🍔🎡⛱ by @hey_mon_hey

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2 years ago

new year - plan, succeed, repeat
work in progress

january- noun: first month, 31 days

dear January, 2023 really tried it - mentally, physically and emotionally. And truthfully- fighting fear, self doubt, negative talk, massive imposter syndrome, anxiety, depression and the occasional kitchen sink left me “on survival mode.” Yet through all of that then I saw this 👇🏽👇🏽

“strength grows in the moments
when you think you can’t go on
but you keep going anyway”
(source: awakening-intuition.com)

Today is second day of a new year and I will take on each day as they come versus getting ahead, overwhelmed and frustrated. And I truly hope that I find that potential that so many kinds folks have seen in me. I can hype and cheerlead for others but think I’m not deserving of the same for myself. And I really, truly and desperately need to work on this.

I will move even on the days I don’t want to but have to, because I can and will. Doing something is better than doing nothing which leaves me frustrated and I need to move past that.

Yes it’ll be hard, it’ll push me to the brink, challenge my comfort zone to the max and question everything. Change is hard but if it was easy, then everyone could do it. And as the work continues, alignment will bring better people and opportunities - believe that. #hello2024 #iamworthy #canandwill #sofreshandsoclean by @hey_mon_hey

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3 years ago

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⁣Just like that you’re 7!?!? Adventure is your middle name and you wear it well. And we wouldn’t have it any other way. May your love, spirit, energy, kindness and compassion carry on always. Big boy 7 chronicles have entered the building. ⁣
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⁣Happy Birthday Major!!!!⁣
⁣xo Momma, Daddy + Macsen 🎂🥳🎈🎁💥❤️⁣
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⁣#bigboy7 #itsyourbirthday #festivities #surprises #enjoy #family #love #major #hes7 #ohboy #pigbeach #brooklynedition by @hey_mon_hey

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4 years ago

august -noun: eighth month of the year, 31 days.
aka “holiday month”, the final month of summer.

The month of August is often referred to as the "dog days of summer" but not because of pet pooches. It has to do with the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.

We’ve remixed our regular programming and do what we gotta do. This has been a time of tremendous ups and downs but I have to move forward, even if it’s small actionable steps. My wellbeing depends on it and I’m here for it all.

I’ve been off here for quite a while, so now is a good time for the comeback.

New month. New energy. New mindset. New goals.

August aka the summer's last stand.
👊🏽⚡️🌻💥🌈☀️🎠🗽🍦🌭🍔🎡⛱

#possibilities #cleanslate #mindset #iamworthy #carryon #essentialwellness #connection #goals #family #betterself #energize #strategize #selfcare #focus #doovermode #determination #summerbucketlist #cyasummer
#month8 #august2022 by @hey_mon_hey

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4 years ago

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may -noun: fifth month of the year, 31 days
origin name is Maia, the Roman goddess (growth of plants).
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Consider May as the pathway between spring and summer, hinting at warmer weather for those still stuck in spring’s grasp, while heating things up for those already well on their way.
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No month of the year either begins or ends on the same day as May.
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I know these are strange times that we’re living in but I’m grateful for a new month to refresh, renew and reset.
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Let’s survive to continue to thrive. Mental, emotional, physical and social wellness is essential these days and I count on those to navigate the days - good and bad.
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"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." - William James
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#2021goals #wellnessiseverything #mentalhealthmonth
#youareworthy #consistency
#strategize #focus
#gratitude #springinthecity
#may2021 taken in New York City by @hey_mon_hey

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5 years ago

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It’s been quite the week but I’m thankful that remote learning has gone well, work from home has been manageable and having the right things to get my day started. Small acts of gratitude have made all the difference especially when it’s trying or difficult.
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What’s your go-to for gratitude?
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#thankfulthursday #intentional #gratitude #victorylaps #keepinitreal #workfromhome #remotelearning #togetherness #messexpress #gettingitdone #shesback taken in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn by @hey_mon_hey

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6 years ago

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october -noun: 10th month of the year, 31 days. October was named (from the Latin ôctō meaning "eight") after January and February were inserted into the calendar that had originally been created by the Romans.⁣
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Can you believe it’s the last 90 days of 2020?!? Whew the past 7+ months have been a test in patience, challenges and perseverance as I’m trying to maintain the course to finish the year on positive note. October, please be kind. ⁣
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“The end of the summer is not the end of the world. Here’s to October…”– A.A. Milne⁣
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Getting into fall 🍁🍂⁣
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#dearfall #welcome #2020goals #quarantinelife #selfdevelopment #operationpriority ⁣
#strategy #90days #october2020⁣ taken in Brooklyn, New York by @hey_mon_hey

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6 years ago

First day of fall aka new season vibe.⠀
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Summer we hate to see you go but it’s time for sweaters, ciders, good books, soups - all the good fall things. ⠀
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Thinking of all the things as we get into fall; virtual classrooms, learning pods, self care, game nights, comfort food, trying to keep up instead of falling behind. ⠀
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And this is also a hard time because today is the 1 year anniversary of my aunt’s passing. It was brewing the last couple of days and today it hit like a ton of bricks. Her loss is deeply felt because it was completely unexpected and still hard to process, even 1 year later. Her passing was a harsh reminder that no one is promised tomorrow, so reach out to everyone in your circle, allow for love, grace, strength and compassion. I’m thankful that she saw me into adulthood and have a family of my own with two little boys that were simply wild about her. She is loved so very much and sorely missed. 💔⠀
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Now let me get into the fall swing of things....⠀
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“Autumn has caught us in our summer wear.” - Philip Larkin⠀
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🍁🍂 📓📚✏️🖍🖌📖🖥💻🕰🕶☀️🥧💔⠀
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#autumnvibes #dearlydeparted #byesummer #landscape #fallcolors #sweaterweather #adjustment #parenthood #selfdevelopment #resilence #brooklyn #nyc taken in Brooklyn, New York by @hey_mon_hey

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6 years ago

august -noun: eighth month of the year, 31 days.
aka “holiday month”, the final month of summer.
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The month of August is often referred to as the "dog days of summer" but not because of pet pooches. It has to do with the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.
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We’ve had to reschedule our regular programming and do what we have to. This has been a time of tremendous ups and downs but I have to move forward, even if it’s small actionable steps. My wellbeing depends on it and I’m here for it all. If I can’t do better for myself, how the hell can I serve my family, friends and community?
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“Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it yet.” - Anne of Green Gables
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#possibilities #cleanslate #mindset #iamworthy #carryon #essentialwellness #connection #goals #family #todolist #betterself #energize #strategize #selfcare #focus #doovermode #determination #summerbucketlist #cyasummer
#month8 #august2020 taken in Brooklyn, New York by @hey_mon_hey

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july #2020
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Today is the first day of the second half of the year. So what’s the plan? Ready, set, go!
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"I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures."
-- Laozi
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#2020point5 #summer2020 #readyisalie #reset #momentum #carryon #possibilities taken in Brooklyn, New York by @hey_mon_hey

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I’ve seen a lot this week and it looks good, bad, somewhere in between, hopeful. Hard conversations, accountability, listening, learning and calls to action for immediate, sustained and permanent change. And on the flip side, it takes courage to take a stand, at your own personal and professional risk. Anything worth having make one fight for it even more.
As the city awakens and returns to a new environment, you can feel the change and know that things will never go back and it’s a new normal. Summer has arrived and my children are figuring it out as we plan activities and telling me all the things they want to do to make up for lost time outside.
This beautiful picture of flowers is a collection of color, shapes and sizes. It’s hopeful as we move forward with love, compassion, empathy and kindness. Let’s continue these steps and conversations - work in progress and I’m here for all of it. “Flowers grow out of dark moments” - Corita Kent
Take the weekend to refresh and recharge, everyone.
#flowers #mood #thisisfriday 📸:@cakeatelieramsterdam by @hey_mon_hey

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