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I’m going to one of my first Pilates classes tomorrow, and I’m so excited! I honestly don’t know what to expect, though.
One thing I’m wondering about is my hair. It’s pretty long (it goes past my waist), and I’ve gotten mixed advice. Some friends say to wear it down, while others say to put it up, but not in a ponytail.
What hairstyle do you recommend for Pilates? I don’t want it getting in the way during class, but I also don’t want it to be uncomfortable if we’re lying on our backs a lot.
Also… I bought a super cute pair of Pilates socks, so I’m extra excited for my first class. 😊 Any other tips for a beginner would be appreciated!

Hey guys, like the title says, I’m new to paddle boarding and have never done it a day in my life. I was supposed to go a couple months ago, but my friends and I couldn’t go, and I didn’t want to do it alone this time. We’re heading out tomorrow to a place where we’re renting boards, so I wanted to ask: are there any essentials I should know or bring?
Also, should I just leave my phone in the car just in case it falls in? That’s my main worry. I’d like to take pictures, but I’m scared of losing my phone in the water. I also have a digital camera, but I think I’ll save that for a later paddle boarding trip when I’m more comfortable.
What are the essentials you guys usually take when paddle boarding? How do you keep your phones dry? Do people actually flip over a lot? I just want to make sure I keep my phone safe and know what to expect.

I’m not gonna lie, I recently got broken up with on Monday, and it’s been really hard.
The thing is, I kind of knew it was coming, which somehow makes it hurt even more. We’ve broken up before, and we’ve taken a break before, so I was still holding onto hope that maybe we’d work it out this time, but obviously that didn’t happen.
I’ve really been trying to put it at God’s feet. I really have, but every time I try, I start overthinking everything. What if He doesn’t bring him back? What if this really is the end? I know I’m supposed to trust God no matter what, and I know His will is better than mine, but I loved that man so much, and letting go feels impossible.
What also makes it harder is that my ex keeps saying he hopes we can work out someday after we’ve both worked on ourselves, and I don’t know what to do with that because part of me wants to hold onto those words, and another part of me knows I probably shouldn’t.
The thing is, I do want to work on myself. I genuinely do. I feel like God’s been calling me to fast, not just from food, but from social media, constantly being on my phone, and just all the noise. I’ve been wanting to spend more time in prayer, get back into Scripture, go to adoration more, and really rebuild my relationship with Him.
I want to be happy on my own. I want my joy to come from God instead of from other people or relationships.
Looking back, I realized I prioritized my relationship over God, and I hate admitting that. I don’t want to do that anymore. I want God to be first.
I also realized that throughout high school, I didn’t really build many close friendships with girls. I wasn’t necessarily guy-obsessed, but most of my friendships were with guys, and I think part of that was because I was looking for validation without even realizing it. I don’t want to keep living like that. I want genuine friendships with sisters in Christ.
More than anything, I just want to be close to God again, the way I used to be before I started dating. I remember going to Mass and actually feeling His presence. I remember leaving confession feeling so much peace and feeling so loved. Now I go to Mass and I just feel… empty, and I hate that. I miss Him even though I know He’s still there.
I guess I’m just wondering if anyone else has gone through this. How did you stop clinging so tightly to a relationship and start clinging to God instead? How did you trust Him when the only thing you wanted was the person you lost?

hii guys :)

i’m looking for some cute workout clothes recommendations. i recently lost weight, so a lot of my old gym clothes don’t fit anymore, and i’m trying to build a new workout wardrobe.

i attached a video of the style i’m going for, but i’d love recommendations for brands that are cute, comfortable, and affordable. i’m an incoming college student, so i’m definitely trying to stay on a budget.

i’m mainly looking for outfits that would work for both pilates and the gym, plus any shoe recommendations that go well with different workout outfits. thanks! 🤍

hii ive been looking at charm bracelets a lot recently and i feel like right now is the best time to finally get one since i just graduated and i want a charm for that and i am starting college too but im kinda stuck because i dont know where to get one

i was looking at Pandora and i really like their charms but the price jumps a lot for me since i am more of a gold jewelry girly so instead of like 80 it ends up being closer to 200 and that feels like a lot right now especially going into college but i still dont know if thats the best option or if there are other places that do gold charm bracelets that are a little more affordable and i want something i can actually keep building for months/years

do you know any good places for gold charm bracelets that still have cute charms like pandora or should i just go with silver even though all my other jewelry is gold

sooo recently ive been on the hunt for a cute Bible but im having a hard time finding Catholic ones
I really liked the Hosanna Revival Bibles but one of my friends told me theres a difference between those and Catholic Bibles so now im not really sure where to look
does anyone know where I can find Catholic Bibles that have a similar vibe or style to Hossana If not I just really love Bibles with gold sprayed edges and pretty covers because I think theyre so cute