* 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑎𝑟𝑏𝑖𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 .ᐟ ’

𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑜𝑛'𝑡 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑦 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 . . . 𝑊𝑒𝑙𝑙, 𝐼 𝑑𝑖𝑑𝑛'𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒 𝑏𝑖𝑡𝑐ℎ-𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑤𝑎𝑦 .ᐟ 𝑌𝑒𝑎ℎ, 𝐼’𝑚 𝑎 𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑦 𝑤𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛. 𝐼 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑𝑛’𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑦 𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡.

gracefulfleur.xn--6ii I know this might be a sensitive topic for some, but I wanted to share something personal. Lately, I’ve been feeling stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed by my own thoughts. My mind has been running nonstop, and the constant overthinking feels like a hamster running on a wheel. It’s even gotten to the point where my hair has started falling out. I’ve been trying to make positive changes, though. I recently signed up for cycling and HIIT classes with some colleagues from work, and honestly, it’s been making me feel so much better, thank God. It feels good to get out of my head for a little while and focus on something that makes me happy. I’ve also been trying to come on here more often and stay as active as possible. Being here, interacting with everyone, and surrounding myself with people who make me smile has been another way of finding comfort through everything. But I also know that keeping myself busy isn’t the same as finding peace. I still need to learn how to slow down, quiet my thoughts, and give myself room to breathe. These past couple of weeks have been a lot, but they’ve reminded me that you can be grateful for your life and still have difficult days. You can be strong and still feel overwhelmed. You can be making progress and still need time to heal. I’m also incredibly grateful for the wonderful people I have on here who constantly remind me that I’m loved, heard, and that my feelings matter. Your kindness means more than words can express, and I hope I make you feel just as loved and appreciated as you make me feel. To anyone going through something similar, please remember that you don’t have to have everything figured out. Don’t compare your journey to someone else’s, and don’t be so hard on yourself for not being where you thought you’d be by now. Celebrate the little victories, even if it’s simply getting through a difficult day. Life isn’t a race, and healing isn’t a competition. You’re allowed to grow at your own pace. Be gentle with yourself and extend that same kindness to others. You never know what someone might be silently going through. And if there’s one thing I hope you take away from this, it’s that even on the days when your light feels a little dim, it doesn’t mean you’ve stopped shining. Keep going. Keep growing. And please, don’t forget to live a little along the way. 💕🌸

Paris was a much-needed escape, but not a day went by without thinking of my children. I made sure to check in every day and call them every night before bed, just to see their faces and hear their voices. Being away reminded me how beautiful life is, and how precious these little moments are. So, I’ve returned home just in time to celebrate Halloween with my favorite little people before heading back to Paris. After all, Paris can wait a little longer. My children will always come first. And a special thank you to the wonderful @codebreakcarter for putting together such a lovely Halloween celebration and giving us all an opportunity to make beautiful memories together. Your time, effort, and thoughtfulness are truly appreciated, Miss Carter.

gracefulfleur.xn--6ii Layout made by me. Filter is called “Selfie.” by @elasticacordis on Polarr. ♡ .ᐟ

If he’s just starting out, it’s always best to keep things simple. Go for a pair of heels with a square or rounded heel for better balance and stability.

He’s better in heels than her. 𝑆𝑙𝑎𝑦, 𝑄𝑢𝑒𝑒𝑛.

𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑳𝑶𝑾𝑬𝑬𝑵 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 — 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟕 𝑪𝑶𝑾𝑮𝑰𝑹𝑳 𝑩𝑨𝑹𝑩𝑰𝑬. ♡ For Halloween, Pepper had decided to bring a little piece of her past back to life, dusting off a vintage outfit from her days as a 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑟. “And would ya look at that? I’m surprised it still fits!” #CodeNameHalloween

gracefulfleur.xn--6ii I don’t even know where to begin. There are so many people on here I appreciate. 🥹🫂❤️❤️

She truly can’t wait. #CodeNameHalloween

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