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“Your heart and my heart are very very old frien

“Your heart and my heart are very very old friends.” 💛⁣
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One of my very best friends in the world left the earth today. It already feels unspeakably lonely to know I’ll never get a call from her again, never laugh until we cry together again, never receive one of her handmade cards again, never take another trip with her again. ⁣
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That’s the worst thing this pandemic has taken - the ability to say goodbye in person and hug my dear friend who was dying one last time. #fuckyoucovid⁣
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We met as neighbors and instantly recognized each other as long lost soul sisters, just born a few decades apart. Mary brought so much joy and years of deep, meaningful friendship into my life that I’ll always cherish. I’ll be forever grateful we were brought together in this life and I hope so much that our souls will meet again someday. ⁣
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I really don’t want to live in this world without her. But since I have to, I’ll take forth the zest for all life has to offer that we shared as 7s. Today, I’m both mourning and celebrating the life of this incredible human. My life is far brighter having had her in it. I’ll love you always, Mary.

Ocean Drive happy hours look a little different th

Ocean Drive happy hours look a little different these days (miss you deeply @palacesobe 🌈) but cruising around on the bike with @islanddogdiego is not too shabby either ☺️🌴🚲🐾 #lifeisstillgood #miamibeachlife #liveinthesunshine

Sunday morning bike ride views 🌴☀️🚲 #lif

Sunday morning bike ride views 🌴☀️🚲 #lifeisgoodinthehood #miamibeachlife

I wish you could all feel this supported while you

I wish you could all feel this supported while you pee. #lifesupportdog @islanddogdiego 🐾

Today, my island website @womenwholiveonrocks turn

Today, my island website @womenwholiveonrocks turns 7 years old! 🥂
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When I started it, I had no idea what to expect, I only knew I wanted to write about the inherent comedy of island living - and that I didn’t want to do it alone. 👭🏽🌴👭🏽
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Over the years, it has grown to have over 300 women contributing their musings, and tens of thousands participating in the community on social media. Beyond that, it is also responsible for introducing many of my most important friendships into my life. 💛
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While I’m not currently living “on a rock” and my life is quite different from when I launched it, I’m proud of all it has taught me and am grateful for the innumerable gifts Women Who Live on Rocks has brought into my life. ☀️
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I’m not sure what the future holds for the site and how it will fit into my life going forward, but as always, I’m here to ride the ride and see where this coaster takes me. 🙃🎢 Thank you to all of you who have been a part of WWLOR over the years - it wouldn’t be the same without you! 😘🌴👙⛵️ #womanonarock #womenwholiveonrocks

Dreaming of being back on @viramaryacht ⛵️ tha

Dreaming of being back on @viramaryacht ⛵️ thanks to @sunandstilettos ✨
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If you have any interest in embarking on a crewed sailing yacht in the Caribbean (#bestvacationever 🙌🏽) check out Lily’s new post detailing the experience - LINK IN BIO - and prepare to swoon over her pics! 😍🌴☀️
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Thank you again to @erikaboruff and @tboruff3 for being such incredible hosts - @islanddogdiego and I miss you both so much and are forever grateful for your hospitality and friendship 😘💛🌈
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#sailingcharter #caribbeansailing #sailcatamaran #sailingvacation #charterboat #usvi #britishvirginislands #bvisailing #virginislands

Gorgeous start to Saturday biking #miamibeach with

Gorgeous start to Saturday biking #miamibeach with @islanddogdiego 🌴☀️🚲🐾 •
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We even ran into our buddies @harrimiami and @tla26 on their last long run before the Miami Half Marathon 🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️ #runharryrun 👊🏽
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#lifeisgoodinthehood #iheartmiami #bikerdog 🌈

Word to the wise: when @jetsetsarah asks you to go

Word to the wise: when @jetsetsarah asks you to go shopping, always say yes (even if it’s just virtually) 🤗🌴🛍
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Sarah asked me to recommend a no-fail look for an article in What to Pack by @tripadvisor - it’s now live on the site, if you want to take a looksie. 🕶
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While I don’t usually go to all-inclusive resorts, nor do I consider myself an “influencer” (lol why am I in this article? Oh, right - @jetsetsarah 😉), I can attest that the ensemble I picked will go the distance for a day-to-night outfit wherever there are palm trees. 🌴
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Check out the LINK in my BIO to see the full article and what my fellow contributors picked - @thetravelingislandgirl @caribbeancastaways @sunandstilettos @whattopack_ womenwholiveonrocks
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#whattopack #islandattire #tropicallook #tripadvisor #islandstyle #islandgirls
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📷: @vanessajamesmedia @msrebeccaw @jetsetshops @islanddogdiego

Today is my 2 year Miami Beach-iversary. 🤗🥂🌴
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When I landed here in January 2018, I really didn’t want to be here. The wounds of Hurricane Irma were still fresh, and Miami Beach felt like another consolation prize in the shitty game of unknowns I’d been thrust into. •
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But I’m so glad I opened up my mind and heart to this charming city by the sea - it’s everything I didn’t know I needed to piece myself back together again. In Miami Beach, I’ve found so much happiness and am fortunate to have truly delightful people in my life that I now consider irreplaceable... people I never would have met had I not moved here. 🌈
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Here’s to being open to life’s surprises, appreciating what’s in front of you, and trusting in universal timing. #lifeisgood ☺️💛✨

What was the most memorable book you read in 2019?

What was the most memorable book you read in 2019? 📚 I sure wish I could be back reading on @viramaryacht right meow... ⛵️
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2018 was the first year I began officially counting how many books I’d read in a year; 78 was my total. And so I decided to up the ante for 2019 and see if I could read 100 books. I’m happy to report that I surpassed my goal and made it to 105 books. 🤗 •
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It’s not really about the number though. What this number means to me is invaluable time spent absorbed in words, in reflection, and inside other people’s unique worldview. •
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In case you’re looking for a worthwhile read, these were the most memorable books I read this year - the ones that are still with me in some way:
✨”A Little Life” by @hanyayanagihara @alittlelifebook ✨”When All is Said” by @annegriffinwriter ✨”How to Write an Autobiographical Novel: Essays” by @cheemobile ✨”Books for Living” by @willschwalbe ✨”Patsy” by @ndennisbenn ✨”Hollow Kingdom” by @kirajanewrites ✨”The Dutch House” by Anne Patchett @parnassusbooks •
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Here’s to the magic of the unread books that lie ahead in 2020 - Happy New Year! 🥂😘
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#bookstagram #2019books #readinglist #whatiread #womenwhoread #bookworm #whatshouldireadnext #whereimreading #viramaryacht #yachtcharters #virginislands

This spot never gets old ✨ @thestandard 🌴 Hop

This spot never gets old ✨ @thestandard 🌴 Hope your weekend has some sea and sunshine in it! 🌞
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#miamibeachlife #seasidetable #miamibeachlove #serenitynow #easylikesundaymorning #thstandard #lidobaysidegrill #miamibeachbest

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