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// late post: this was the package I was waiting all week for, last week // i’d been looking for a journaling bible with a better, easy-to-read translation... esp after my current ESV bible had no more room for any writing/doodling. the NKJ versions that I found were expensive, and even more if they were journaling bibles so i decided to wait a time till i found something more affordable // • // 2 weeks ago, i finally found this beautiful bible and asked my husband if he could buy it for me // money we’ll spent & a bible worth waiting for // • // as for the ESV bible i read up, doodled on, messed up, and wore out.... at first I thought about throwing it out, but considering how many personal things I wrote in it, how many times i ran to it when i was in need of a positive word or promise, and how many prayers i wrote that were miraculously answered in some shape or form... i’m keeping it to look back on when life gets tough and i need reminders of God’s faithfulness // • // anyway... time to WRECK THIS NEW BIBLE! // 🎨🖍🖌🖊 • • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #journal #journalingbible #instagram #artsandcrafts https://www.instagram.com/p/BtwWKkpFIVl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wd1j8tkddztm

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// gotta love Cleo’s wisdom // • • // happy Friday. i just paid off my iPhone. no mo monthly payments, sooon! // get it! • • • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #quote #money #daveramsey #debtfree https://www.instagram.com/p/BtoZRrqllrD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13uge3dj0cfg9

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// ‘ happy days are here again ‘ -Barbra Streisand 📖 // • // in case anyone of you has noticed, yeah i haven’t been posting any pics to my #bookstagram account. why? it’s exhausting to set up photo ops, get the lighting right, go through various apps to create the right filter, and to post consistently // • • // matter of fact, i haven’t been posting book reviews (or any stories) to my blog either and may need to continue taking time off from blogging to focus on personal goals that i haven’t fully shared publicly (and may not do so at all) // idk about you, but there are times when i have to reanalyze things in my personal life- like habits, thought patterns, inconsistencies, & life choices that don’t line up with neither my faith or personal goals. // i won’t be renewing my wordpress this year (or at least until further notice) but my blog will still be up so anyone can feel free to browse thru. // as for my bookstagram account — altho i’m still not sure what i’ll do with it, it is still available to look through too — @escapadesofabookdragon🐉 • • // oh! and for those who are wondering, my facebook is currently deactivated and won’t be reactivated until the Christmas season... yes, you read that right. // • • // that being shared... have i stopped reading? NOPE. // still carry books around with me. // still got my library card // still preordering/buying books // & you can catch me on Goodreads (search: Karmilia Andrade) if you’re also a book worm // happy reading and living! • • • • • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #instagram #tuesday #tuesdaythoughts https://www.instagram.com/p/BthPEzvlOVV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e3hhhkq912n2

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// #fbf // hard work and dedication helped me achieve a lifelong goal // • • // i’ve lost my flexibility, unfortunately, but i’m getting back on track 🤸🏽‍♂️ • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #flashback #instagram #tb https://www.instagram.com/p/BtVUVrQl_fA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qk1zc089q571

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🖤 now that @thekatvond makeup line is going full vegan, get ready to see all their older/non-vegan products hit stores like Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, and maybe Ross. // • • 🖤i just bought me this contour palette and i’m beyond satisfied with my purchase // thank you for the gift card @thegrovester11 🥰 • • • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #katvond #beauty #makeup #instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BtKP4gKFIbL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=139b9x1f6m721

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🌱a week of social media fasting was no small challenge // no political news, no gossip, no updates on current events... // • 🌱the social media fast made it possible for me to be more present with others, to enjoy a night’s retreat with amazing friends, and to drown out noise that can distract my attention from God and cause anxiety // prayers answered. spirit refreshed. happy new week, folks. • • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #instagram #peace #God #Jesus https://www.instagram.com/p/BtJxyqjlJqK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qru3etip1pah

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📅 #10yearchallenge 📆 • • // this was the only pic i could find of myself from 2009. i look upset for some reason even tho this was taken on a wonderful family day // i’m pictured with my older sister and my little niece. • • // the NOW picture ... i look at it and think, “wow! you’ve grown, you’ve gone through stuff, made stupid, STUPID mistakes, but yet here you are.” // i’m not where I want to be, but thank God i’m not where I used to be // hey, at least i still don’t look my age and i’m looking amazingly healthy... which I am, thank God, in comparison to how I once was // • • • • • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #tb #instagram #flashback https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrUEUMFirU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=evq0mlxssb9h

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🎨a little something before i take my social media break // sometimes words aren’t necessary // • • • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #beauty #art #instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BsqzPzzlXiB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7ma4qzr3s05z

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🌿the most important things I carry around with me... • • 🌿in the span of two years, i’ve filled up 6 journals with personal requests and prayers // sad to say that I failed to continue journaling my prayers m o n t h s ago, but i’ve made the decision to get back on track // • • 🌿to be fair, part of the reason why I failed to journal my prayers was because the new journals i started to buy were either too uncomfortable to write on, too heavy to carry around, or completely unattractive — yes, this matters to me // but to solve this issue, I decided to go back to buying my from the company i originally bought my first six journals from // i’m content now! • • 🌿i also decided to put my @barnesandnoble membership to good use and bought me @lisabevere’s book #GirlsWithSwords // i believe with all my heart that this year will be filled with all kinds of blessings- financial, spiritual, emotional, physical, and relational. i’ve declared it and i’m ready to live them out. i just wanted to buy material that would help me make that vision a reality // • • 🌿last but not least- my planner. i’ve never really liked schedules/planners but for all the stuff that I’m set on accomplishing this year, I knew I needed one // so far, I’m content with what I bought // • • 🌿oh, and i’ll be off social media for several days, FB Messenger included // catch you guys later 😘 • • • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #instagram #instapic #books https://www.instagram.com/p/BsqutIJlyNt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3uwi8vx43dof

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⛰”you’re braver than you believe,” they said // DisneyLand 2018 • • ⛰3 years later // nothing changed... except the amount of water they added to the ride which resulted in me being hit by a tsunami 🌊 • • • • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #history #disneyland #splashmountain #instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BsoTveEliuu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ihq84fs87kqx

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nuff said .... • • • • • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #instaquote #irony #instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BsoTTcol4IS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ckeuae09hdmc

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⛰”be brave,” they said. “it’ll be fun,” they said // DisneyLand 2015 • • • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #disneyland #splashmountain #instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BsoS_bfF8wN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v5fphfekafj4

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//🎶ℐ 𝓈𝒶𝓎 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒, 𝒾𝓉 𝒾𝓈 𝒶 𝒻𝓁𝑜𝓌𝑒𝓇 𝒜𝓃𝒹 𝓎𝑜𝓊, 𝒾𝓉𝓈 𝑜𝓃𝓁𝓎 𝓈𝑒𝑒𝒹 🎵// • • // sunday is off to an exhausting start // work mode // at least my eyebrows are slaying // • • • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #instagram #sunday #instaphoto https://www.instagram.com/p/BslafwclmLy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ol7gx9mydhhl

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🌱wishing the process was as pretty and simple as Instagram photos // it’s not. • • 🌱it’s harder to unlearn rather than learn new things, imo. • • • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #quote #shabbathshalom #instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BsjYk2NFblA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vdww70srf86w

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🌱there will never be another. • • 🌱i have one of these every so often and i can’t describe how amazing I feel after drinking a bottle // magic in a bottle✨ • • • • • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #health #beauty #instagram #kombucha https://www.instagram.com/p/BsjSW-cleUB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x9tiwi650soo

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🍃current read // re-reading this gem because I declare 2019 will be a year of prosperity and financial blessings. • • 🍃Tazo Jasmine Green Tea is giving me LIFE // my cravings for coffee have dwindled over the past several months after I made the decision to drink more tea // no, i haven’t abandoned coffee. i’ll drink large amounts when the day is right, but i’m happy drinking tea 90% of the time // bottoms up 🍵 • • • • • • • #theturbulentadvocate #money #finances #tea #instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BsgdHOyF7gL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k9ph42he97a0