AE | The Weekend Lens
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One of the biggest things I've learned over the past year is a very deep understanding of the importance of friends.
This past weekend featured an adventure to Portland to get together with some of those good friends (many of which were attending or speaking at Chris Guilbeau's World Domination Summit).
There was lots of talking (and more talking), eating, getting together with other friends, and then we went paddle-boarding on Sunday morning in the Willamette River.
It was a refueling emotionally and creatively and physically (loved going paddle-boarding for the first time).
To top it off I got to reconnect with an old friend I haven't seen in years.
And I felt so darn happy all weekend long.
Here's to finding the fun parts of yourself again.
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You look amazing in these pictures. Your love for your friends shines through in your photos. So glad you had an amazing weekend!
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So happy for you Ali, you look gorgeous and happy!!
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Ali, the joy on your face is priceless! You look like you are radiating happiness from within :)
I can totally relate. I split up with my partner of 13 years two years ago, it made me realise that I had neglected my friendships. It has been really hard trying to reconnect with people and forge new friendships but when it happens, oh man, it's the best feeling!
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Looks like you had a lovely weekend Ali! So very happy for you. LAst year was indeed rough one. Glad to see you smiling and looking radiant!
Take care you!
Suz
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You look years younger! I did a double take.
It's amazing what time with friends doing fun things can do for a person.
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Looks like a great time! Friends are so important in our lives - I'm off to lunch with a good friend today.
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This warmed my heart for you and brought a smile to my face. There truly is nothing like experiencing a day (or days) of pure joy, when so many days have been dark. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
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Hi Ali,
I have lots of blog friends from all over the world and hope to be with them one day to meet and craft together. Friends are the best even when they aren't near by.
Thought you might like my post today, it's about me and my friend from Australia and what we did together but from two countries to celebrate our friendship.
I actually met her thru your blog and we've been friends for over a year now.
Hope your day is a good one!
Dawn
http://everydaymemorieswithprojectlife.blogspot.com
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Sounds like Stella may be getting her groove back! Keep moving forward. Always forward, never straight.
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LOVE!!!
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That black and white dress is adorable, you look great!
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You are beautiful, Ali. Really happy to see you finally smiling :) sending prayers for more happier days for you.
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Wonderful!
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Friends are incredible. I'm so glad you got to have this fun weekend and I love what you said about rediscovering the fun parts of yourself. Nice to see you so happy (and you look pretty too!). :)
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Have a Blessed and Happy Day!
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