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Reflecting on the year 2020

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat held on December 30th, 2020, our topic of discussion was reflecting on the year 2020. First we looked at our comfort zone, where the magic happens and the space between the two. Next we looked at the meaning of 2020. Specifically, is it 2020 vision or in other words equal vision? What do you think?

Reflections on the year 2020
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Here is a list of 2020 reflections discussed on our Sip N Think Chat

  1. Australia Wild Fires that burned a record 47 acres killing more than a billion animals.
  2. NBA Legend Koby Bryant and his 13 old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.
  3. Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault in New York destroying his career and gave rise to the #metoo movement.
  4. Global Pandemic where the whole world went on house arrest, toilet paper was raided from all the shelves, people we love dying, the economy went to shit, etc.
  5. George Floyd was brutally killed by a police officer which ignited riots and protests around the world bringing the racism and police brutality to light even more than ever before in history.
  6. Murder Hornets were discovered flying around us in the state of Washington
  7. Desert Locusts, the worlds most devastating pests were swarming in large numbers in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, Eritrea, India, Pakistan, Iran, Yemen, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
  8. Presidential Election 2020: Trump vs. Biden or was it Blue vs. Red?
  9. Wild Weather where in 141 years of climate records, we only had 3 states-Alaska, Hawaii and North Dakota-that weren’t apart of the billion-dollar weather disaster. Record Breaking 30 named storms during the Hurricane Season where meteorologists had to use letters from the Greek Alphabet to identify storms because they were running out of prepared names.
  10. The Great Conjunction between 2 planets: Jupitar and Saturn. They say this great phenomena, Bethlehem Star or Christmas Star happened for the first time in 800 years. So on December 21, 2020 about 45 minutes after sunset, Jupitar and Saturn appeared just one-tenth of a degree apart, according to NASA.

WATCH OUR FULL SIP N THINK CHAT DISCUSSION BELOW REFLECTING ON THE YEAR 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBBny5W9krI

Nothing Happens Until the pain of remaining the same outweighs the pain of change

Arthur Burt

Our Next Sip N Think Chat is scheduled for January 13th, 2021. Topic: The Dreamer. Join us live on Instagram @sherisdreamcatcher 8pm est.

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The Grinch Who Broke Down In Frozen Shoes

The Grinch Who Broke Down in Frozen Shoes
Momma Grinch

6:30 Dinner with Me. I can’t cancel that again.

The Grinch from How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat held on December 19, 2020, our topic of discussion was about Sheri becoming the Grinch who was trying to put herself in someone else’s shoes. Additionally, I wanted to let you learn a little something about me and how my blended family works together and doesn’t when shit happens. For this episode, my son was driving my truck with his two brothers and it started to shut off while he was driving. Luckily, he was able to park it at Walmart when it shut off completely.

This also happened the day after a major snow storm in the RI area. As in illustration, it was 4:30pm and the sun had just gone down. The temperature was only 21 degrees out and their was ice and snow all over the roads. My emotions were triggered and all over the place. I was calm on the outside, but my insides were swirling like a tornado. Blood pressure was rising to beyond functioning level. I was thinking about my son, his brothers and my daughter. Additionally, I was thinking about my broken down truck and how I was going to get it home and how much money it was going to cost to get fixed. I won’t lie, I was also thinking about myself and how cold and tired I was and all I wanted to do was go home.

External Factors affecting the Grinch’s Heart in 2020

Since Covid cases have risen drastically in RI and the fact that I work in the health field, you can only imagine the stress my body and mental was already under. I have been trying really hard to maintain a good mental and emotional balance just from work , bills, and Covid impacts alone. Yes, these are all external factors and with these complications, my family and loved ones are the ones affected by it most of all. I am a firm believer in the fact that if God brought you to it, he will get you thru it. As a result, I do what I must given the duties and responsibilities laid upon me. This is what a MOM does. This is what a Leader does. This is what Love does.

WE TYPICALLY SIP & THINK WITH OUR SIP & THINK MUG FOR OUR LIVE DISCUSSIONS

The Envision Dream design represents your own personal journey when pieced together.  The Rainbow Heart is placed behind the Journey. 

 

The heart represents your own heart. Your heart is a delicate part of you but also a strong piece of you (the individual). When you put your heart into something, it makes it that much more personal to you.  This is important for when you come to an obstacle or road block in your path.  Their will be times that are hard and complicated.  As well as unexpected events along the journey. When this happens, you will need to look into your heart. 

Coincidently, The Grinch’s heart grew when he realized what the true meaning of Christmas was. He needed to look into his heart to figure out what really matters the most. When my son called me to say “mom, I know you are going to be mad because the truck is not clean”, my reply was “all that matters is that you are ok”. Material things can always be replaced but you my son, cannot.

WATCH OUR FULL SIP N THINK CHAT DISCUSSION BELOW While Putting myself in other peoples shoes as in the grinch who broke down in frozen shoes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfdloZ7VuBE

“Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a Store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!”

The Grinch from Dr. Seuss

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Puzzling Mind Preparing for the Snow to Plummet

Make Sure You Have Your Bag Packed Incase You Get Stuck in the Storm

Apparently, I cannot get my mind to think straight with all of this snow talk. Really, your puzzling mind is preparing for the snow to plummet? How much snow will we get? Let me watch the weather forecast like a crack head craving for my next hit. Please do not take offense to that analogy. But seriously, we only focus on the weather channel like a hawk when we hear of a storm coming. Ultimately, I guess it makes our lives interesting.

Yes, I am still puzzled by why we only need milk, eggs and bread when their is a snow storm. Furthermore, why do we as humans race to the grocery store to buy up all of the milk, eggs and bread on the shelves just as the snow starts to plummet? Inquiring minds really do want to know how and why this is considered getting prepared for a snow storm.

What you did to prepare for the storm will determine how fast you recover from the storm.

Scott J. Vail

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat held on December 15, 2020, our topic of discussion was about the upcoming snow storm heading it’s way for RI mixed in with other puzzling thoughts.

WE TYPICALLY SIP & THINK WITH OUR SIP & THINK MUG FOR OUR LIVE DISCUSSIONS

Preparing for the Snow

Envision Dream Sip & Think Blue Mug– Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.

Come on, it’ll be fun. Unless we get stuck here, you starve and I give up

Olaf from Disney

This year especially, has me thinking and reflecting on the years past. December is typically the month of reflection. However, I feel as though I am reflecting even more now than I ever did. For instance, I am looking at old pictures and all the meaning behind them. In addition to old pictures, I am listening to traditional Christmas songs play over and over again. Literally, I’m thinking like, these songs need to be upgraded. On the other hand, I really do like classic and traditional songs too. Apparently, my mind is still puzzling me as the snow begins to plummet. Ahh the Memories!! That’s it, we have fond memories. Both good and bad memories.

WATCH OUR FULL SIP N THINK CHAT Puzzling DISCUSSION BELOW with respect to The Snow Storm is Coming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k3WcVoBsQs

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Following the Rainbow Flag

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat held on November 20th, 2020, our topic of discussion was Young, Gay and Disabled. For this online live chat we invited our personal friend and Special Guest Timmy Tatro-Bonin who is living a young, gay and disabled life. When following the Rainbow Flag, we understand that everyone has a different point of view and experiences things differently, however, as our guest we wanted to get his perspective of his own personal experiences.

WE TYPICALLY SIP & THINK WITH OUR SIP & THINK MUG FOR OUR LIVE DISCUSSIONS

Following the Rainbow

Envision Dream Sip & Think Red Rainbow Cup: Since red is the color of blood, it has historically been associated with sacrifice, danger, and courage. It is most commonly associated with heat, activity, passion, sexuality, anger, love, and joy.

A Rainbow Symbolizes What?

A rainbow is sometimes associated as a symbol of faith and hope. In addition, it is also a symbol for an ongoing desire for peace. The rainbow is also sometimes used to symbolize moments and movements of social change. For example, the Rainbow Flag designed for the Gay Community in 1978 by the American Artist Gilbert Baker.

Learning something I never knew, I never knew

For each of our Live Chats, I like to learn something I never knew before. For instance, we learned a little bit about the Stonewall Riots of 1969. Also known as the Stonewall uprising. This rebellion took place on June 28, 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in the Greenwich Village in Manhattan, NY. As a result of these riots, a movement for social change started with the LGBTQ community. Since the Stonewall riots happened, the month of June has been recognized as Pride Month.

Following the rainbow flag
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How did the Rainbow Flag Come into Existence?

We learned that an openly gay man and drag queen by the name of Gilbert Baker designed the first Rainbow Flag in 1978. Since Baker was an American Artist, he was urged by one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S. Harvey Milk to create a symbol of pride for the gay community. Baker chose the flag as a symbol because he saw them as the most powerful symbol of pride at that time. Baker looked at the rainbow as a natural flag gifted from the sky. He knew deep down that he could not use dark and painful experiences as an option for his creation. So he chose to use the rainbow for his inspiration.

Colors of the Rainbow Flag

Since the LGBTQ community is made up of people who come in all races, ages and genders, Baker felt the rainbow’s natural and beautiful nature would fit the community perfectly. Ultimately the different colors within the Rainbow Flag are meant to represent togetherness. Baker first adopted eight colors for the stripes in his Rainbow Flag design with each color having its own meaning.

  • Hot Pink for Sex
  • Red for Life
  • Orange for Healing
  • Yellow for Sunlight
  • Green for Nature
  • Turquoise for Art
  • Indigo for Harmony
  • Violet for Spirit
Following the rainbow flag
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A Few Adjustments were made along the way

Baker’s first creation of the Rainbow Flag was flown for the first time on June 25th, 1978 for the San Francisco Gay Freedom Parade. As the number for rainbow flags increased, production became an issue. As a result of productions, the colors pink and turquoise were removed from the flag. They also had to replace the color indigo with blue. Because of these changes, the eight stripe Rainbow Flag turned into a six stripe Rainbow Flag. The Rainbow Flag we see today with six stripes is to reflect both immense diversity and unity, especially among the LGBTQ community. Interesting enough the Rainbow Flag was not truly established as a symbol for the LGBTQ community until 1994.

  • 1969 The Stonewall Riots
  • 1978 The First Rainbow Flag was Flown
  • 1994 The Rainbow Flag became an established symbol for the LGBTQ community
Following the rainbow flag
Not just a brand. A philosophy, a statement and a way of life

Example of See Your Vision: Be Your Vision

Baker said in an interview later on, “our job as gay people was to come out, to be visible, to live in truth, as I say, to get out of the lie.”  To Baker, a flag really fit that mission, because that’s a way of proclaiming your visibility or saying “This is who I am”

WATCH OUR FULL SIP N THINK CHAT DISCUSSION BELOW ON FOLLOWING THE RAINBOW

Following the Rainbow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_edfG2z9dI

Thank you Timmy for being such a great sport and sharing with us your own personal experiences. Hope everyone who joined us enjoyed themselves. It’s always nice to learn something you never knew you never knew!!

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The Great Awakening and Ascension

“To walk the spiritual path is to continually step out into the unknown”

Wallace Huey

Here is a mini recap of our Live Sip N Think Chat @sherisdreamcather on Instagram

What is the great awakening and ascension?

In researching the world wide web, Soul awakening is difficult to define since their are various ways to define it. Could it be that it is the perception one is feeling and experiencing? For instance, how do we know we are being awakened? Furthermore, with all of the events of 2020 alone, how could you not believe in the spiritual realm? Have you come to the realization that their is a bigger picture? I mean really, Optimist Prime from the transformers’ has been saying “more than meets the eye” for ages now. At least since I was a kid.

Envision Dream Listen Spirits-Gold Long Sleeve

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat held on October 30th, 2020 discussion, we tried to have some spiritual fun with All Hallow’s Eve. For this event we invited our Special Guest Melissa Reetz. She is a Certified Angel Card Reader, Reiki Master and Intuitive Life Coach with Soul Awakening 1111.

We typically Sip & Think with our Sip & Think Mug for ouR Live Discussions

The Great Awakening and Ascension

Envision Dream Sip & Think Yellow Mug- Yellow represents personal power and fulfilment, abundance, courage and self-confidence. It is full of creative and intellectual energy and can represent happiness, clarity and sunlight.

Why Choose the Yellow Sip & Think Mug?

The color Yellow as most colors, have symbolism. Particularly, the color yellow has stood for wisdom and intellect throughout the ages. It aids in logic, memory, concentration, will – power and communication.  What does the color yellow represent for you?

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Why have a Soul Awakening Chat on All Hallow’s Eve?

For the purpose of our chat and this blog, I believe that it is easier to travel between worlds or dimensions at this particular time. Or it is the most heightened between the spirit world and the physical world, I should say. I myself am a very spiritual person. However, not everyone around me believes in the same spiritual practices. Some take it as a joke and will throw in their two cents about it. Others understand and are really open to it. Just because someone close to me doesn’t believe in what I believe in, doesn’t mean I don’t like them. It just means that I am on a different path or journey then them. Naturally, I tend to gravitate toward others who I can relate to and talk to about it.

The Great Awakening and Ascension
I decided to be Medusa for Halloween. If you look too close you may turn into a stone

How do you know if you have ascended?

I am still trying to figure that one out. Apparently from my discussion with Melissa, my Angel guides are telling me to “let it go”. But, what are they telling me to let go of? We have determined in our discussion that they are not referring to a person or individual. Well, me personally, I believe they are telling me to let go of a certain situation. Their must be a situation that is holding me down and holding me back? I have a horrible time in letting things go. Really I do!! The weirdest thing is that, I already know what the situation is. We all have a gut instinct and maybe, just maybe we begin letting go by fully trusting in ourselves.

WATCH OUR FULL SIP N THINK CHAT DISCUSSION BELOW ON THE GREAT AWAKENING AND ASCENSION PLUS SOME HALLOWEEN FUN

If you want to book a reading with Melissa at Soul Awakening be sure to like and follow her on Facebook at: Soul Awakening 1111 or Instagram at: @soulawakening1111. 

Thank you Melissa for being such a great sport and supportive person. Hope everyone who joined us enjoyed themselves. Remember to “Let Go, Cut The Cord, Break the Wheel and Start New” !!!! We need something good to look forward to. Definitely will be reaching out to Melissa at Soul Awakening 1111 for more Angel Card Readings.

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New Business Challenges: Added Impacts of Covid

A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skilled Sailor

Franklin D. Roosevelt
New Year Business Challenges

Envision Dream Sip & Think Blue Mug– Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.

Blue is considered to be beneficial to the mind and body

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat discussion we focused on overcoming normal new year business challenges and then added impacts of Covid. The following questions below are the questions we focused on during this discussion/interview with elevate barre and cycle.

  • What is the name of your company?
  • How did you come up with the name for your company?
  • What kind of services/classes/products do you offer your customers?
  • How can someone join a class, purchase a product or receive your services?
  • What are some of the steps you will take or took to maintain your clientele during the covid shutdown?
  • How is your business currently adapting to survive through the covid restrictions and challenges?
  • What advice would you give someone who wanted to start their own business in today’s environment?
New Year Business Challenges

Spin Sisters Lightweight Pullover offered at elevate barre and cycle. Great for pre/post workouts.

Five Basic Tips for Overcoming Startup Challenges Prior to the Covid Shut Down

The great part about asking Sara these questions was that I was very intrigued with how she was able to answer all of them. What I have experienced in my own journey, is that when starting a business, someone will ask me “Well what is Envision Dream, LLC?” or “Why are you doing Sheri’s Dream Catcher?” They seem pretty basic, right! I decided to challenge Sara in our interview and so I did some research on the internet. Below are just 5 of the basic tips I chose to ask Sara in our interview.

  • 1. Do you know your Company’s Culture?
  • 2. Do you understand your Financial Issues?
  • 3. Are you constantly Making Yourself Known?
  • 4. Are you recruiting well?
  • 5. Will you continue to Nourish Customer Loyalty?

Envision Your Look

Capture Your Style

Roam Wild and Free

Life is full of obstacles. It is up to us as individuals to navigate our way thru these obstacles.  Envision, Capture and Roam wild and free on your own personal journey. 

what We learned from our discussion on overcoming business challenges

When we are sipping, thinking and chatting about business ideas or our niche, we learned that it might be a good idea to have a plan in place before starting a business. Specifically, A SMART Plan. This simple tool can be used as a stepping stone for your goal setting and turning them into an actionable plan.

S– Specific

M– Measurable

A-Achievable (attainable)

R-Relevant (Realistic)

T-Time-based Goals

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Another take away we received from our interview with entrepreneur Sara Loretta, were 3 distinctive advantages for overcoming new business challenges and then the added impact of covid. For instance, in order for Sara to adjust to the ever changing regulations and restrictions due to covid, she really needed to be creative and step out of the box to keep her business alive. Her words of wisdom that she shared are:

  1. Retention
  2. Word of Mouth
  3. Connection

First, with retention, Sara had to live stream for her current clients. Particularly, this meant learning how to teach in front of a camera, film herself and upload videos to the mind body platform. Second, with word of mouth, Sara used social media as a way to spread the news about her business operations. For example, she needed to let her clients know that she was open for outside spin classes. Additionally, this gave her an advantage over her competitors and allowed her to reach new potential clients. Next, with connection, Sara made sure to stay community driven. Especially, since her company’s culture is community focused. Besides, she really wants to do what ever she can to help her local community stay connected and healthy.

Watch our Full Sip N Think Chat Discussion Below on Overcoming Normal New Year Business Challenges and then Added Impacts of Covid

Special Guest Sara Loretta Benn, owner and operator of South County’s leading barre and cycle studio called elevate barre and cycle located in Narragansett, RI. The locals in Southern Rhode Island have seen Sara and her studio bikes popping up at the Narragansett Town Beach and at Casey’s Farm. Nothing better than a nice sunset ride. This year alone Sara was recognized in the Southern RI (SO Rhode Island) Magazine as one of our Leading Ladies of 2020. You might also see her and elevate barre and cycle in an exclusive Channel 12 interview.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrtupXCD9PI

Congratulations to Sara at elevate barre and cycle for being able to think outside the box in order to keep the local community together amid the obstacles and challenges. Our Southern RI leading lady of 2020!!

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Adventures in finding your Niche

Adventures in finding your niche

Life is full of obstacles. It is up to us as individuals to navigate our way thru these obstacles.  Envision, Capture and Roam wild and free on your own personal journey. 

What is a Niche?

For this blog, adventures in finding your niche is basically a place or position where an individual stands out. We find our niche by looking at our own self-awareness. In this case, self-awareness can be defined as conscious knowledge of ones own character, feelings, motive and desires. Specifically, your niche should be comprised of three elements. The first essential trait are your skills. For instance, what are you an expert at or in simpler terms what can you do well? The second essential trait are your experiences. Such as, life lessons you have had to learn and grow from. The third essential trait is your knowledge. Especially practical understanding of a particular subject.

Adventures in finding your niche

Why is our backpack noteworthy?  Well this is not just an ordinary backpack.  This backpack represents the “Stone of Divine Creativity”.  Stand out from the crowd and show others how your own stone is going to shine in the future.  Take note of where you are today.  Your center stone (core/ruby) is where your journey begins. Most people start from a place of feeling trapped as depicted in our “Trapped Ruby” design.

Can someone please tell me what my niche is?

One way to start discovering your niche is to realize what you have for skills, knowledge and experience. I know that sounds easier said than done, but sometimes you can start a conversation with those closest to you to find out what they like and don’t like about you? Whereas, it is hard to tell yourself what you like about yourself. For instance, how many times have you seen or heard someone say “tell me 3 things you like about yourself” and the individual you asked will pause to think for a little bit. Exactly!! Due to that fact, I believe that people don’t know how good they are at something until another person points it out to them. Do you agree?

Adventures in finding your niche

Catch everything that matters in our Envision Dream Catch All Tote Bag. Make it your own Catch All Tote Bag and Capture your own personal treasures for the day.

Are you passionate about your niche?

Another avenue you can take in figuring out what your niche is would be to look into what your passion and interests are. For instance, passions are strong and barely controllable emotions. We naturally gravitate towards how we feel about a person, place or object. Specifically, it arouses our curiosity. On the other hand, if it doesn’t entice us, we won’t want it. It is safe to say that the feelings toward my niche come naturally. I don’t feel as if I have to force myself to do what I enjoy doing.

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In conclusion, when chit chatting with other people who are trying to find their way in this world, they always seem to ask me the questions “What is my niche?” and “What am I good at”? Again, a lot of times we don’t realize what we are good at until someone else points it out to us.

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Ice Breaker Questions and Answers

I thought it would be fun to do a little get to know me ice breaker questions and answers. I found some questions on the internet regarding vulnerability and thought why not try it. Obviously these questions will not give a complete overview of Sheri. However, they may help as a way to connect especially when you are meeting with someone new. I consider them as a way to break the ice.

Ice Breaker Questions and Answers

Dine and Dash at a Restaurant?

  1. Have you ever Dine and Dashed at a Restaurant? I would have to say, no I have not. I started working in a seafood restaurant when I was 12yrs old. When I was in high school, I would go to work at 6am bussing tables at a breakfast nook and by 3 pm I would walk across the street and work in the seafood restaurant until 11pm. Understanding the hustle and bustle of cooking and feeding people, I did not feel it ever necessary to dine somewhere and then dash without paying for the service.
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Marching band or Debate Team?

2. Would you rather have been in the Marching band or the Debate team in school? It is safe to say that I was in the band and on the debate team. I played the flute in 7th & 8th grade as part of the band. I was on the debate team in Jr. High and was on the Mock Trail Team in 9th and 10th grade.

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Want to know how you are going to die?

3.If you could find out how you were going to die, would you want to know? I do not want to know, however I already have a feeling that I know how I am going to die. When I was little, I would have this dream that was buried alive in a wooden box. As I got older it became clear to me that I will die of suffocation. I still think about it now with the asthma and just wanting oxygen.

Steal or Shoplifted?

4.What was the last thing you stole or shoplifted. I guess you could say the last thing I stole was someone’s heart. Other than that, I am not into stealing and have never shop lifted. I have a habit of getting caught.

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Vacation in Mexico or Alaska?

5. Would you rather vacation in Mexico or Alaska, and Why? I would love to visit Alaska, but I would prefer to vacation in Mexico. Their is something about the style and the feeling I get when it comes to Mexico. For instance, I have only been to Tijuana. When I was 18, I moved out to Arizona. This was 3 days after graduation to live with my dad, step mom and little brother. While I was out there, my homegirl was in California for a convention. Basically, I decided to take a bus to meet her in San Diego.

While we were there, we decided to venture to Tijuana. The first time we went, we went to a bar, got drunk and I rode a mechanical bull. I believe I also danced to AC/DC’s “Shook me all night long” on the dance floor by myself. We did not drink the water, so the only thing we drank was alcohol. The second time we went there (the next day basically), we went with a few friends from the military. From what I remember of the night, we went to a nightclub. I also remember making out with one of the guys we went with and then later he told me he was married. Fun times and good memories.

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Like or Dislike Surprises?

6. Do you like or dislike surprises? I like surprises but they make me cry. I would prefer to know about the surprise so I can be prepared for it. I think surprises give me anxiety. That’s probably because I don’t have any control over it.

Ride a bike, a horse or drive a car?

7. Would you rather ride a bike, ride a horse or drive a car? I would prefer to ride a bike. I have ridden a horse. I rode one at the Grand Canyon. My dad took me riding when he brought me to the Canyon for my very first visit. I can’t remember if I rode a horse when I was younger. The woman we lived with at one time in my life, worked at a stable and won a ton of ribbons for horse riding. I can’t remember if she took us riding or not. Her family owned a stable and that part of my life is a little blurred. Obviously I drive a car, but since I am prone to accidents, I prefer to ride a bike.

Envision Dream Bucket Hat

The tallest building you have been to the top in?

8. What’s the tallest building you have been to the top in? I would have to say the tallest building I have been in is the Empire State Building in New York City. I would visit New York City as a kid with my great aunts who lived there. They took us to the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and Broadway plays. I did go on a girls trip a few years ago and I wanted to go back up to the top, but we didn’t make it since we were partying too much. My girlfriends did however, take a picture of me in front of the entrance. My girls are funny, they knew I really wanted to go up to the top but we didn’t have time. We made a compromise hence, the picture of me at the bottom entrance.

Hashtag Envision Dream and Trapped Ruby Style

Well, I hope you enjoyed a few of the ice breaker questions and answers I have provided for you. I might try to do some more in the near future. What do you think?

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Pack it in and Packing It In

Envision Dream Draw String Bag
Packing it in with my Envision Dream Draw String Bag

I just continue to pack it in and packing it in. What in the world is Sheri talking about? Wouldn’t you like to know? I could possibly be having a conversation with myself. I mean no one out there thinks like me. Oops!! Was I being conceited? Apparently, there are so many things coming to my mind. Do I tell you? Should I share them with you? Hahahahah, that’s a good one! I’m evil laughing right now. I hope you can hear it.

What will I pack with me today?

Envision Dream Catch All Tote Bag
Heading to a picnic/hike in the woods with my son, husband and doggie Prince. We put our dinner and snacks into my Envision Dream Catch All Light Blue Tote Bag

Every day I think about what I need for work and what I could possibly venture to do after work. OMG, It’s a Big Mystery? What will Sheri do next? Well, at least I know what I need for work on the daily. Sometimes, I’ll add a few extra items into my Envision Dream Catch All Light Blue Tote Bag. Let’s see, I need two cell phones. My lipstick mini bag that holds my hand sanitizer and wipes in it. My smaller purse that includes another smaller money purse. Two cell phone chargers and a mini battery pack. Another mini bag with head wraps and face masks. Sometimes I remember to grab a bag of fruit and crackers for snacks. If you are reading this correctly, it seems as though I pack a lot. My goal is to pack the necessities and bring the basics for a great night of adventure. The adventure can be calm and boring or fast and exciting. It doesn’t matter to me. All that matters is that I am doing something I enjoy.

Do I add an additional bag ?

Envision Dream Catch All Tote Bag

Envision Dream Catch All Tote Bag

The answer is simple. Well, since we are in the hot summer season, I do pack another bag that I put into my main bag. Specifically, I pack my Envision Dream Draw String Bag and put that into my Envision Dream Catch All Tote Bag. For instance, this bag will include, an Envision Dream Beach Towel, Flip Flops, A Drink Cup, Drinks, my beach pass, a plastic bag for my garbage, and my Envision Dream Classic Vision White Sweatshirt in case it gets cool at night. Having my draw string bag makes it easy for carrying when I am walking to my spot on the beach or hiking in the woods. Basically, it allows me to have both of my hands free.

Envision Dream Beach Towel
Envision Dream Beach Towel

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Not Your Cup of Tea

Not your cup of tea
Definitely not your cup of tea

Am I being negative when I say I’m “not your cup of tea”? I thought this was an expression of how one feels toward something or someone. For instance, if I am “not your cup of tea”, what am I really saying? Do you think I am being mean or negative toward you? Furthermore, I am using it as an expression to let you know that I know who I am and who I am not.

Just a spoonful of Sugar to add to your cup of tea

Not your cup of tea
No Filter, broken nail, broken sunglasses. An Essential Worker during Covid Shutdown. Envision Dream Sip and Think Blue Mug

A little sweetness to add to your cup of tea. I do not use fake sugars. For example, splenda or sweet-n-low packets. If I use sugar, I like to use the kind of sugar that ants would eat. Why is that? Well ants were put on this planet for a reason and a purpose just like you and me. Have you ever done a scientific experiment where you have one packet of artificial sugar on the counter in one end and real sugar on the other end? Let’s assume you have, and the results show that the ants will at least investigate the artificial sugar but ultimately gravitate toward the real sugar cane. This is just my observation and opinion I am writing about regarding some sweetness.

A little splash of milk in that cup of tea

Not your cup of tea
Snapchat Filter, same day, same cup, same person. Different mind set.. Envision Dream Sip and Think Blue Mug

“Splish Splash” let me pour a little milk into your cup of tea. Yes, adding a splash of milk to your tea is a personal preference. I also may add that adding a spoonful of sugar, artificial or not to your cup of tea is also a personal preference. But, don’t let me stop you from adding a splash here and there. Perhaps you enjoy your tea on the darker side. Additionally, you could like it on the lighter side too. Ultimately, it really is your decision on how you take your tea.

Sip & Think about it

Envision Dream Sip and Think Mug

Envision Dream Sip and Think Mug

You read that right! I recommend you sip & think about that one for a minute or two. Perhaps you should sip & think for a minimum of five minutes to a half hour. I wonder what you will think about? Will you sip that tea on the darker side or on the lighter side with some milk and sugar?

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If I come across a little too abrasive, that would be your perception. I am sharing my thoughts and sipping from my Envision Dream Sip and Think Black Mug. Black the symbolism of mystery and elegance. I would rather get my thoughts out there than let them sit and wallow. Sometimes you need to let the negativity go. Above all, try to stay positive. This too shall pass!! Again, this is for those who feel I am “not your cup of tea”.

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