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Lisa Quinones Fontanez Spring HS 2017_1

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  • I posted this picture on 7/20/17 with the caption “Smiling because...Eff it. Things are bad but not that bad.” The truth was I was falling apart when I posted this and the next several months was a slow, painful decline. Today I woke up grateful for another day and while some stuff still hurts, I’m learning to be happy. I’m learning to live life on life’s terms. I’m learning to let go because I no longer want to be dragged. Today I’m smiling. And if you see me smiling these days - it’s a genuine smile. Because I know I am under no obligation to be the same person I was a year, a month or even 15 minutes ago. I have the right (and the desire) to grow and change. Today I am a woman of dignity, grace and gratitude. 🧚🏼‍♂️
  • 💜💜 Surround yourself with people that reflect who you want to be and how you want to feel, energies are contagious.
  • #Repost @soberoutloud with @get_repost ・・・ Repost from @tellbetterstories2018 A good overview on the issues around women & alcohol and why it matters from @webmd. 👏👏👏Link in profile. Read and share and not just with #sober friends. An excerpt 👉 “The big question is: ‘Why?’ What is behind the rise in women’s problem drinking? Roach says this isn’t fully understood, but she says some smaller studies and anecdotes show cultural norms around women’s drinking have changed dramatically over the past 100 years. ‘It’s gone from being taboo for women to drink at all to being expected in some settings, professional groups -- even to drink to intoxication,’ she says. Roach and other experts say high rates of depression and anxiety among women could play a role, as could violence against women. ‘We know women drink more in response to negative emotions then men do,’ she says. ‘Not all of them, but men as a group tend to drink for positive reinforcement and pleasure, and women tend to drink more in response to negative mood states.’ Women who’ve battled alcohol addiction also point to confusing societal messages. Pop culture seems to celebrate women who drink rather than warn against it. Movies like Bad Moms have become blockbusters at theaters. Advertising celebrates drinking and targets many alcohol campaigns directly to women.” #tellbetterstories #alcohol #media #marketing #health #womenshealth
  • Exactly 2 months away from 43. And I’m actually looking forward to celebrating.
  • One of the reasons why I love drinking @yogitea is for the inspirational messages. I save my favorites and keep them on my desk so that they serve as constant reminders. Sometimes these are the words that get me through another day.
  • I scored this Moschino Power Puff silk scarf today at work and it is the highlight of my day! The colors are gorgeous and I can’t wait to wear it.
  • Some days all I can do is side eye and go about my business like I don’t see you, I don’t hear you. Side note: I need a haircut. Frequency of cuts is the thing that makes short hair not so easy.
  • His first Broadway musical! There was a time when I thought we wouldn’t be able to have this kind of experience. But I’m grateful for @officialtdf - an organization that creates autism friendly performances. I’m so happy that I put my fears aside and bought these tickets. It’s just a comfortable environment and I don’t have to worry about people staring or judging or anything. We can just enjoy the moment. And now I know that this is something we can do again.
  • One of us is excited about SpongeBob...
  • I love the way this kid looks at the world. Everything is new and good and fun. Even the simplest thing is an adventure. He has the purest heart and is beyond comfortable being himself. He inspires me and keeps me going. 💙
  • Some brow days are better than others. 🤨 Today is one of the good ones. 💁🏻‍♀️
  • “Whenever you should doubt your self-worth, remember the lotus flower. Even though it plunges to life from beneath the mud, it does not allow the dirt that surrounds it to affect its growth or beauty.” – Suzy Kassem 🌸 . . . . . . #lotusflowertattoo #projectsemicolon #semicolontattoo #thailandmike #thailandmiketattoos #nomakeupselfie #beyourownwcw #over40 #livingsober
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