About

Who am I?

Tough to answer such a tiny question!

I am immediately compelled to use labels. People understand labels. They’re expected. I have a hard time coming up with just one or two though, because there are so many things I identify with. Living life is so much more complex than one or two individual attributes, interests, or occupations.

Labels are incredibly limiting. They are words meant to ascertain specific, minimized evaluations of aspects too broad to be dissected; aspects physic and psychic. As evaluations, they are naturally restrictive to only those attributes by which they are measured. But I’m rambling…

So I will try to express who I am without traditional labels. I am interested. I find beauty. I work to be a better human being. I love. I hate. I understand. I lift up, rather than drag down. I forgive. I create. I hope to inspire. I live fully and passionately. I am thoughtful and contemplative. I appreciate life. I learn constantly. I recognize the value of others. I want to connect. I adore my family. I intend kindness. I wish to be useful.

I want to share what I have to give.

I heard Maya Angelou say once, “If you learn, teach. If you receive, give.”

Amen sister…Rock on…

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Peter Wells aka Countingducks on January 13, 2017 at 3:53 am said:

You are one of the most interesting and thoughtful people I have come across on the internet and I wish I had more time to read your blog, but I certainly love it and should say so more often 🙂

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- Rock Your Inner Hippie on January 13, 2017 at 9:28 am said:
  
  I could easily and sincerely say, “Ditto”, my friend. Your comment is a beautiful way to start my day, many thanks! Love, love, love your blog! What talent…
  I’m very happy we’ve found each other.
  Rock on Ducks…ROCK ON
  
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Five Quick Minutes on August 5, 2013 at 5:32 pm said:

What’s up with you this week? Have some errands to run, but wanted to say “hi.”

Enjoy,
Christian

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- Rock Your Inner Hippie on August 5, 2013 at 7:39 pm said:
  
  Hi back!! Hope you’re having an awesome weekend my friend!! 🙂
  
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  - Five Quick Minutes on August 5, 2013 at 9:31 pm said:
    
    Well, I think I mentioned that we have to move my mother in with us. That’s tough on everybody. But we will get through it.
    
    Hope every little thing is good with you and your family. I’m working on something fun in a Dr. Seuss style. It may take a while though.
    
    Have a fantastic day/night…
    
    Your friend,
    Christian 😉
  - Rock Your Inner Hippie on August 5, 2013 at 9:47 pm said:
    
    Ohhhhh goody! Can’t wait to see what you come up with 🙂
  - Five Quick Minutes on August 6, 2013 at 12:33 am said:
    
    As they say…”wait for it…wait for it!” Hey, why don’t you work up something too. Let’s work together on an idea. Maybe? Let me know…
    
    Christian
  - Rock Your Inner Hippie on August 6, 2013 at 8:33 am said:
    
    That would be fun…a callaboration 🙂
  - Five Quick Minutes on August 6, 2013 at 11:24 am said:
    
    Super…let’s toss around a few ideas as you have the time. We need a “star” character and some sort of situation in which to put him or her.
    
    What do you think? Any suggestions? Take your time, as I will, and we can talk later. I’ll be bust today, so I’m “in and out.” But you know I have time for your messages…
    
    Take with you later, enjoy your day!
    Christian
  - Rock Your Inner Hippie on August 7, 2013 at 11:46 am said:
    
    Sounds like a plan! …and me too with the ‘busy’ thing, but we can make it happen 🙂
  - Five Quick Minutes on August 7, 2013 at 10:28 pm said:
    
    You bet! We’ll “callaborize” soon. Take care…
    
    Christian
  - Rock Your Inner Hippie on August 8, 2013 at 8:41 am said:
    
    🙂
  - Five Quick Minutes on August 8, 2013 at 11:50 am said:
    
    I’m thinking of a “bear” as a main character, who meets up with various friends. A kind of combination of “Winnie the Pooh” in a Cat/Hat style.
    
    What do you think? Feel free to add, subtract, or change anything, partner! Talk to ya later on…
    
    Enjoy,
    Christian 😉
Five Quick Minutes on August 2, 2013 at 1:16 pm said:

Congrats! We’ve selected you as a “Versatile Blogger Award” winner. Pop over to our site and click on the post of the same name for details.

take care,
Christian

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- Rock Your Inner Hippie on August 2, 2013 at 1:25 pm said:
  
  Sooooo cool!! Thanks so much for that Christian! 🙂
  
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  - Five Quick Minutes on August 2, 2013 at 2:28 pm said:
    
    Hey, you know you’re worth it! We’ll talk later on…enjoy your day.
    
    Christian 😉
  - Rock Your Inner Hippie on August 2, 2013 at 3:40 pm said:
    
    Aww…you too! 🙂
  - Five Quick Minutes on August 2, 2013 at 4:24 pm said:
    
    What a super cool chick you are! Hey, suddenly I want to grow my hair long and buy a bottle of Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill…(lol).
    
    🙂
    Christian
  - Rock Your Inner Hippie on August 2, 2013 at 4:27 pm said:
    
    Haha! ….ohhhh boy…ya gotta watch that stuff, it’ll kick you in the head! 😛
  - Five Quick Minutes on August 2, 2013 at 4:44 pm said:
    
    He smiles as he chugs down the last drop!
    
    :0
    Christian
  - Rock Your Inner Hippie on August 2, 2013 at 4:47 pm said:
    
    🙂
  - Five Quick Minutes on August 2, 2013 at 5:37 pm said:
    
    How about sketching a picture of a couple of “cool heads” happily guzzling some Boone’s Farm…may be a great drawing for your portfolio!
    
    Christian 🙂
  - Rock Your Inner Hippie on August 4, 2013 at 8:17 am said:
    
    Hahahaha! Toooo funny 🙂
  - Five Quick Minutes on August 4, 2013 at 11:44 am said:
    
    Just an idea…enjoy your Sunday!
    
    Talk to you later,
    Christian
Molly - Love Well Live Well on July 12, 2013 at 9:17 am said:

Hi! I nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award! Thanks for your positivity and inspiration!
http://lovewell-livewell.com/2013/07/12/sunshine-blogger-award/

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- Rock Your Inner Hippie on July 12, 2013 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  WOW! Thank you so much for the honor Molly! I appreciate it more than words can say 🙂
  You’re awesome 🙂
  I ACCEPT!
  
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Gentoku on June 24, 2013 at 7:43 pm said:

Hey thanks for following my blog I really appreciate your support.

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- Rock Your Inner Hippie on June 25, 2013 at 12:15 pm said:
  
  You’re very welcome 🙂
  
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gpcox on June 21, 2013 at 6:27 am said:

Very pleased to meet you.

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- Rock Your Inner Hippie on June 21, 2013 at 9:34 am said:
  
  Thanks! Feeling’s mutual 🙂
  
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Elaine on June 20, 2013 at 8:51 pm said:

Nice to meet and learn about you and I love your positive attitude! Thank you for visiting and following my new blog. 🙂 I;m very new to blogging and it is a slow learning process, but a fun one. I look forward to reading more of your posts!

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- Rock Your Inner Hippie on June 21, 2013 at 9:36 am said:
  
  And you, Elaine! I am new to this blogging thing too, so we can encourage each other along 🙂
  
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newbloggycat on June 18, 2013 at 9:01 pm said:

Hi there, thank you for being my bloggy friend & for nominating me for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. I’ve nominated you for the WordPress Family Award! Here’s the link: http://newbloggycat.com/2013/06/19/wordpress-family-award/ Happy Blogging & Rock On!

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- Rock Your Inner Hippie on June 19, 2013 at 9:53 am said:
  
  Wow! Thanks 🙂
  
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  - newbloggycat on June 19, 2013 at 11:21 am said:
    
    You’re very welcome! *(^___^)*
Debb Stanton on June 18, 2013 at 1:12 pm said:

Hello – I found you through Alistair and I’ve joined you now, love the inner hippie connotation. 🙂

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- Rock Your Inner Hippie on June 18, 2013 at 2:15 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks, Debb! So glad to have you on board 🙂
  
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J.E. Rule on June 15, 2013 at 2:14 pm said:

Congrats! You have been nominated for the Very Inspiring Bloggers Award! I hope you accept it! http://jrule.wordpress.com/2013/06/15/very-inspiring-blogger-award/

Keep up the awesome blogging!

Best,
Jill

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- Rock Your Inner Hippie on June 16, 2013 at 9:56 am said:
  
  WOW! Thank you soooo much, Jill! You made my day…and I’m so humbled by your kindness 🙂
  
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  - J.E. Rule on June 19, 2013 at 9:35 am said:
    
    You’re welcome! You totally deserve it!!
  - Rock Your Inner Hippie on June 19, 2013 at 9:42 am said:
    
    Too awesome for words 🙂
Helen Jane Merritt...Musings from a Random Mind on June 9, 2013 at 12:57 pm said:

Glad you said goodbye to the labels and defined yourself in a more active manner 🙂 Thanks for following my blog and all the likes and comments. Congratulations as well ‘cos you are my 70th follower!
Incidentally I am now following you too as I find your site so inspirational.

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- Rock Your Inner Hippie on June 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm said:
  
  Thanks Helen!
  I have been enjoying your blogs all morning…what a talent you have 🙂
  What an honor to be your 70th! ….and thank you for the follow, especially your comment :))
  
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Redo You Project on June 5, 2013 at 5:15 pm said:

Just dropped in to say hi…hope you’re cool…take care.

Jeff

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- Rock Your Inner Hippie on June 5, 2013 at 6:21 pm said:
  
  Keeping it cool Redo, hope u are too. 🙂
  I’ve been wondering where you got off to….glad you dropped by 🙂
  
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  - Redo You Project on June 5, 2013 at 6:42 pm said:
    
    Oh, I never get too far away from my best readers and friends, “Hippie girl!” Love your blog, keep writing!
    
    Take it easy,
    Jeff
  - Rock Your Inner Hippie on June 5, 2013 at 8:21 pm said:
    
    ….and with.that you have OFFICIALLY made my day Redo….awesome. thanks for that 🙂
  - Redo You Project on June 5, 2013 at 10:00 pm said:
    
    Thanks, it’s nice to help make someone’s day! And it was so easy too. We’ll see you soon….
    
    Jeff
Andrea Friedmann on May 20, 2013 at 2:22 pm said:

I like this way of introducing yourself, talking about yourself without labels! Thanks for stopping by my blog and following it. I happen to love Arizona, spent some time there, and I am thrilled that you brought me to your blog!

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- Rock Your Inner Hippie on May 20, 2013 at 2:32 pm said:
  
  Thank you Andrea! I’m very happy you stopped by my blog and took time to comment…VERY pleased to meet you! 🙂
  
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  - Andrea Friedmann on May 20, 2013 at 6:14 pm said:
    
    Likewise! I’ll keep reading, too! 🙂
Redo You Project on May 15, 2013 at 10:22 pm said:

Well good luck to you in every one of your ” labels!” Your site will be great.

Redo…

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- Rock Your Inner Hippie on May 16, 2013 at 2:01 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Redo…I hope this is the first of many conversations with you 🙂
  
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  - Redo You Project on May 16, 2013 at 5:28 pm said:
    
    My feelings too! We’ll have to keep in touch and maybe share some things as we go!
    
    Have a great one, “Rock!”
    
    Redo…
  - Rock Your Inner Hippie on May 16, 2013 at 5:31 pm said:
    
    Haha!….that’s awesome 🙂
  - Redo You Project on May 16, 2013 at 5:36 pm said:
    
    🙂
    
    Redo…