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MUG: “If each day is a gift, I’d like to know where I can return Mondays.” 😁

The Eiffel Tower is worth the visit, especially when you go up and catch the view and a closeup of its structure. (I read something recently that said the Tower and the Statue of Liberty are the same in era and engineering, it's just that the Statue has a copper covering and the Tower is naked.)

Go for the passport as soon as you get the chance! Even if you start with Canada, there are beautiful places and experiences just waiting for you!

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I was in Paris for 2 days when I was around age 14. The group of people I was with opted for shopping over the ET or the Louvre. I suspect that I was probably a co-conspirator in the plan!

Yes! Even Canada. I could drive and be there in less than 6 hours.

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I figured Canada would be a drive for you, not a flight. 😊

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🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼 “Mug!”

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Do you remember the bold colorful picture I sent you of the scarved woman from the art display at the cancer center?

I believe a pic like that would make for a phenomenal passport photo!

Eyebrows can be drawn on. Way better than caterpillars 🐛. Lashes, you can create in a matter of minutes. Rouge, lipstick, 💄 etc…

No excuses in other words, IF, and only if, that is what you choose…

I’m looking forward to pictures of Europe! 😊

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I don’t know how long it takes hair to start growing back after chemo. Since I am used to wearing a short style, I’ll hopefully grow back into my old “do” quickly. I’ve got my eyes on 2023 for first international trip! 🎉

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I love it! 🙏🏼🕊🙏🏼

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Ah, I love to ponder what is possible!!! I do not have a real ID or passport. Thinking making those things happen are going on my Ta-Da list.

Love the photo with your love letter today.

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Good thing I’m not an architect… the Eiffel Tower would be falling down. 😂 Thanjs gif your appreciation! 💜

Thank you for making me feel less alone re: no passport. 🤗

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Flash! A little poking around for Emily in Paris indicated she wore a blonde wig for an episode! The fates are converging.

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No wigs. I've made it this far and there's hair on the horizon!

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Cal makes a good point about Passport photos! Having the photo snapped under current conditions would require head shaving/eyebrow plucking for future travel. A sort of Groundhog Day?? 😱

Possibilities? Perhaps a well formed ten gallon hat and caterpillar eyebrows would work! Wardrobe limitations imposed by that look could prove frustrating. 🤷🏽

Wigs, I believe, were ruled out for vanquishing attire? Yet the flexibility to be blonde today, a redhead in Paris, and a ravishing brunette in London might have a certain appeal?

Discuss this with Tal in particular (perhaps Nia would just offer massive eyerolls). Cal would support action to get beyond this current circumstance. Oh! There’s the eyelash part of the look. False eyelashes might work better with the ten gallon hat!

Whichever path you choose, I’m sure you’ll choose wisely. Are businesses that sell wigs called “wigglers?” 🙃

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I might be missing something with the caterpillar eyebrows? I feel like you have mentioned them a few times in recent weeks. 🤷🏻‍♀️

You are correct... no wigs... only scarves that in this weather remind me of old fashioned swimming caps. 😬

Ha! You know the muses so well. Nia is indeed rolling her eyes.

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I just found my mind’s eye notion of pairing caterpillars with the hat tantalizing. That eyebrow style seems to be on a lot of women’s faces recently. Big hat + big eyebrows? A bold statement!

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Huh... I haven't noticed, but I do live in the Midwest which is generally late to fashion trends. 🤷🏻‍♀️

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I am ready to travel with you! Also, Ari and I watched that show last year during her recovery- loved the positive attitude ❤️

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Paris here we come!!! ✈️🌎

In my Listening Circle group this morning somebody brought up the idea of physical travel — expanding the magic of what happens in our conversations by inviting others to travel with us. Sound interesting?

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