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The Author behind “Bonnie” It’s a Bonnie Thing

in Inspiration on 04/01/17

The Author behind “Bonnie”

I’ve always wanted to start a lifestyle and travel blog for the last three years. All talk and no action until today. It’s a Bonnie Thing website is now up.

“Who wants to read what I have to say?”

“What if I suck at writing?”

My journal was filled with all the things I would do if I weren’t afraid to fail.

Bonnie’s 2017 Journal

I had BIG dreams & crazy ideas

It felt inspiring!

The more I believed in myself, The more I pushed myself physically and mentally, the more I went out of my comfort zone, I  felt empowered. Those impossible dreams started to become a reality.

Crazy things I did

I started to work out and pushed myself to run! I hate running!

Jumped in the water with Lemon sharks bigger than me in Bora Bora

Sailed in the San Diego Bay during Santa Ana winds couldn’t wait to get off that small boat!

Built and designed a home with our architect and builder

Started a Blog

Things I learned

The more you push yourself, love yourself, embrace who you are, and believe in yourself…

MAGIC HAPPENS

” I can star as the Princess in my own Fairytale” I own the power to create my Fairytale life and write my happy ending!”

So what if my writing sucks? What if no one reads my blog? It’s ok. At last, I am doing something I have always dreamed of doing.

You can star as the Princess in your own Fairytale & you own the power to write your own happy ending.

I have a lot of content to write, much to learn, and mistakes to make. If I fail that is fine too, I will not have regrets. I’ve learned that failing can be a positive thing. It means I am going after everything I have always wanted in life.

 “People may say I can’t sing, but no one can say I didn’t sing.” 

Florence Foster Jenkins

Just like Florence, people may say my writing sucked but no one can say I didn’t write.

It feels good to pursue my crazy dreams and writing my own happily ever after. My purpose is to share the beauty in the world and put more positivity in the Universe. If I can make one person smile, wear a tiara, or inspire someone to see a new destination in the world, I have succeeded.

We weren’t born to perfect. We were each born with different passions and uniqueness. My husband calls me Abby Normal and I am not everyone’s cup of tea. I love to celebrate people for their individuality. In our imperfections lies the beauty of being human. It’s a beautiful thing when you embrace yourself, that is when the magic happens!

Focus on the beauty around you

Bonnie is a character that was created to be the girl I always wished to be. She is always positive, fun, and living life full of passion and to the fullest. Every moment counts in Bonnie’s life. She loves to dance, sing, travel the world, make people laugh, entertain, and dress in costumes and wigs. This blog is part biography with a theatrical flair. After all, I was a theater girl.

Life isn’t always easy. We learn to escape through nature, vacations, books, and movies. Art gives us a creative outlet and makes the world a better place to live. Who says you have to live in the real world? Create the real world you wish to live in.

When people ask you what you do for a living, say,  “I LIVE!” 

We only have one life to live. Make your life worth living! We all have hardship and negativity can drag us down. It’s when we focus on the positive and realize all the bad things were life lessons to be learned and make us stronger. We learn compassion and forgiveness in our hardships. Some things we thought were bad led us to a different direction or new path. Live a life without judging others and when you feel judged don’t take it personally.

Bonnie’s If I could do anything list….

 If I could do anything… I would Travel the World, Create an inspiring online boutique, write a book, plan parties and events all the time, wear costumes a lot, wear a tiara, sing, dance, design clothes, sail on a sailboat, read more books, buy older properties and glam them up, own a yacht or catamaran in a warm climate, learn a foreign language, build a dream home, live in Italy or France for a few months, start a blog

It’s time to start checking your dream items off your list!

 

At 45, I have half my life left to live. It’s time to do all those things I said I would do if I knew I would not fail. No regrets! I want to live like Bonnie. This is how It’s a Bonnie Thing was born. I want to be that girl! It’s a Bonnie Thing!!!

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Welcome to It’s a Bonnie Thing

Bonnie believes, "You can star as the Princess in your own Fairy Tale." She loves playing dress up and wearing costumes. She enjoys attending parties with friends, good food and tasting local wines. She lives life to the fullest. She has pursued many different jobs in her life from retail, sales, real estate, event planner, event crew at a ski resort, to designing a home. She has always dreamed of showing people the beauty in the world, spreading more positivity in the world and making people smile. She created It's a Bonnie Thing as a travel and lifestyle blog.
Bonnie lives in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado with her husband and two dogs.

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Beauty is found everywhere, even when you’re runni Beauty is found everywhere, even when you’re running a little late to see it. ✨We were zooming to see Mt Shasta before the sun went down. 

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As Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage, and As Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”

Well, in this production, I’m the lead, Gary’s mostly the driver, and Cali is definitely the director.

Spoiler: the sun had other plans. And the sun always wins. 🌅

Act One: I-5, Oregon. Fall leaves showing off, rivers sparkling, mountain passes doing their dramatic thing. I was in the drivers seat, fully in my element, pointing at everything like, “Gary! LOOK! Gary! LOOK AT THAT!” Take your head out of your phone! He was researching LTV’s with Lift, his AI assistant. 

Act Two: Lithia Park, Ashland — the surprise star of the show. We stopped to stretch our legs, and suddenly it’s the most beautiful walk of the trip. Cali, our CEO, strolled in like she owned the park. The deer? Completely unbothered. Not a flinch. Cali looked at them, they looked at her, and I swear they had a whole silent conversation that ended with, “Yeah, you’re cute, but we live here.”

I wanted to stay in Ashland forever — coffee shops, bookstores, and a town so theatrical it’s literally famous for Shakespeare. To stay or not to stay, that was the question. The answer was: Bonnie, get back in the car.
Proof that retirement changes everything: Gary use Proof that retirement changes everything: Gary used to be a full-blown Type-A, pedal-to-the-metal, “don’t stop until we reach the destination” road-tripper. 🏎️💨 Now? With zero time constraints, his Type-A can officially fly right out the window.
Case in point: battling I-5 rush hour to Salem, Oregon, only to discover two wineries miraculously open late on a Friday night. We traded the freeway for a quiet vineyard, caught the sunset glow, and actually slowed down with a glass of Pinot at St. Innocent Winery. 🍷🌅
Naturally, our road trips always revolve around our CEO, Cali. While we sipped wine, she held down the pet-friendly patio and got locked in an intense, highly competitive stare-down contest with a resident cat. 🐾🐱😂
Turns out the journey is way better when you refuse to rush.
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Bye Bye San Juan Island It was smooth sailing on Bye Bye San Juan Island

It was smooth sailing on the Washington state ferry ⛴️ The ferry was on time with no delays. The sun ☀️ was shining and sea was calm. There is a little sadness of leaving when the sun is shining and looking out at the water makes me crave another boat trip. 

Until next season! Do you miss the islands? 

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It’s a beautiful day for a ferry ride It’s a beautiful day for a ferry ride
Wow! October has been a magical month in the PNW! Wow! October has been a magical month in the PNW! Just good days outdoors soaking in Vitamin D! 

If it stayed like this year round I would stay here forever! Now it’s time to chase summer and head to a place that is summer year round. Do you know a place that is summer year round?
Is it just me, or is the universe dropping subtle Is it just me, or is the universe dropping subtle (and not-so-subtle) hints to slow down lately? 🕯️✨
Between ferry delays forcing us to sit back and wait, and an inspiring chat with an island neighbor who swears by a post-travel “pajama day,” Gary and I took the clue. We spent the weekend cozy in our condo—watching movies, reconnecting with friends, and only changing out of loungewear to hit the trails for a crisp autumn walk.
Looking around, I had to laugh at the symbolism in our life right now. We run so hot and fast that our car is a GTS model and our boat is a high-speed machine. Maybe it’s time to trade the horsepower for a Sprinter van or a slow-and-steady trawler!
Relearning how to not be in a hurry is going to be a journey, but this weekend was a sweet start.
How do you hit the pause button when life gets too fast? I’d love to hear your favorite ways to unwind! 👇🌲

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