type-sharetwitter-text-before']);
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				else {
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				$twitter_share_text = $twitter_share_text_before.$twitter_share_url.$twitter_share_text_after;
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			case 'likepost':
				if(!empty($this->post['ID'])) 
					$text = '<a data-post_id="'.@$this->post['ID'].'" href="#"><span class="eg-post-like">'.$text.'</span></a>'; //javascript-link
				else $text = ''; 
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		}
		
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		$text = trim($text);
		
		//check for special styling coming from post option and set css to the queue
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		$post_class = (!isset($post['ID'])) ? '' : ' eg-post-'.$post['ID'];
		
		if($base->text_has_certain_tag($text, 'a') && !$do_ignore_styles){ //check if a tag exists, if yes, class will be set to a tags and not the wrapping div, also the div will receive the position and other stylings // && @$layer['settings']['source'] !== 'text'
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			echo $text;
			
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		$text = '';
		
		/* 2.1.5 category max option */
		$adjustMax = false;

		if( in_array( $handle, array( 'cat_list','tag_list','taxonomy') ) )  {
			if(!empty($catmax) && $catmax !== '-1' && is_numeric($catmax) && intval($catmax) > 0) {
				$catmax = intval($catmax);
				$adjustMax = true;
			}
		}

		switch($handle){
			//Post elements
			case 'post_id':
				$text = $base->getVar($this->post, 'ID', '');
				break;
			case 'post_url':
				$post_id = $base->getVar($this->post, 'ID', '');
				$text = get_permalink($post_id);
				break;
			case 'title':
				$text = $base->getVar($this->post, 'post_title', '');
				break;
			case 'caption':
			case 'excerpt':
				$text = trim($base->getVar($this->post, 'post_excerpt'));
				if(empty($text)){
					//strip essential grid shortcode here
					$text = do_shortcode($base->strip_essential_shortcode($base->getVar($this->post, 'post_content')));
					$text = preg_replace("/<style\\b[^>]*>(.*?)<\\/style>/s", "", $text);
					$text = preg_replace("/<script\\b[^>]*>(.*?)<\\/script>/s", "", $text);
				}
				
				$text = strip_tags($text); //,"<b><br><br/><i><strong><small>"
				break;
			case 'meta':
				$m = new Essential_Grid_Meta();
				$text = $m->get_meta_value_by_handle($base->getVar($this->post, 'ID', ''),$meta);
				break;
			case 'likespost':
				$post_id = $base->getVar($this->post, 'ID', '');
				if(!empty($post_id)){
					$count = get_post_meta($post_id, "eg_votes_count", 0);
					if(!$count) $count[0] = 0;
					if(is_array($count)){
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					}
				}
				else{
					$text = '';
				}
				break;
			case 'alias':
				$text = $base->getVar($this->post, 'post_name');
				break;
			case 'content':
				$text = apply_filters('the_content', $base->getVar($this->post, 'post_content'));
				break;
			case 'link':
				$text = get_permalink($base->getVar($this->post, 'ID', ''));
				break;
			case 'date':
				$postDate = $base->getVar($this->post, "post_date_gmt");
				$text = $base->convert_post_date($postDate);
				break;
			case 'date_day':
				$postDate = $base->getVar($this->post, "post_date_gmt");	
				$text = date('dd',strtotime($postDate));
				break;
			case 'date_month':
				$postDate = $base->getVar($this->post, "post_date_gmt");	
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				$postDate = $base->getVar($this->post, "post_date_gmt");	
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				break;
			case 'date_year_abbr':
				$postDate = $base->getVar($this->post, "post_date_gmt");	
				$text = date('y',strtotime($postDate));
				break;
			case 'date_modified':
				$dateModified = $base->getVar($this->post, "post_modified");
				$text = $base->convert_post_date($dateModified);
				break;
			case 'author_name':
				$authorID = $base->getVar($this->post, 'post_author');
				$text = get_the_author_meta('display_name', $authorID);
				break;
			case 'author_posts':
				$authorID = $base->getVar($this->post, 'post_author');
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				break;
			case 'author_profile':
				$authorID = $base->getVar($this->post, 'post_author');
				$meta_value =  get_the_author_meta('url', $authorID);
				break;
			case 'author_avatar_32':
				$authorID = $base->getVar($this->post, 'post_author');
				$meta_value =  get_avatar( $authorID, 32);
				break;
			case 'author_avatar_64':
				$authorID = $base->getVar($this->post, 'post_author');
				$meta_value =  get_avatar( $authorID, 64);
				break;
			case 'author_avatar_96':
				$authorID = $base->getVar($this->post, 'post_author');
				$meta_value =  get_avatar( $authorID, 96);
				break;
			case 'author_avatar_512':
				$authorID = $base->getVar($this->post, 'post_author');
				$meta_value =  get_avatar( $authorID, 512);
				break;
			case 'num_comments':
				$text = $base->getVar($this->post, 'comment_count');
				break;
			case 'cat_list':
				$use_taxonomies = false;
				$postCatsIDs = $base->getVar($this->post, 'post_category');
				if(empty($postCatsIDs) && isset($this->post['post_type'])){
					$postCatsIDs = array();
					$obj = get_object_taxonomies($this->post['post_type']);
					if(!empty($obj) && is_array($obj)){
						foreach($obj as $tax){
							if($tax == 'post_tag') continue;
							
							$use_taxonomies[] = $tax;
							$new_terms = get_the_terms($base->getVar($this->post, 'ID', ''), $tax);
							if(is_array($new_terms) && !empty($new_terms)){
								foreach($new_terms as $term){
									$postCatsIDs[$term->term_id] = $term->term_id;
								}
							}
						}
					}
				}
				
				/* 2.1.5 category max option */
				if($adjustMax && is_array($postCatsIDs)) $postCatsIDs = array_slice($postCatsIDs, 0, $catmax, true);
				
				$text = $base->get_categories_html_list($postCatsIDs, $function, $separator, $use_taxonomies);
				break;
			case 'tag_list':
				if(!$adjustMax) {
					$text = $base->get_tags_html_list($base->getVar($this->post, 'ID', ''), $separator, $function);
				}
				else {
					$text = $base->get_tags_html_list($base->getVar($this->post, 'ID', ''), $separator, $function, $catmax);
				}
				break;
			case 'taxonomy':
				if(!$adjustMax) {
					$text = $base->get_tax_html_list($base->getVar($this->post, 'ID', ''), $taxonomy, $separator,  $function);
				}
				else {
					$text = $base->get_tax_html_list($base->getVar($this->post, 'ID', ''), $taxonomy, $separator, $function, $catmax);
				}

				break;
			
			/*			
			case 'iframe':
				print '<h1>HELLO!</h1>';
				die();
				break;
			*/
			
			default:
				$text = apply_filters('essgrid_post_meta_content', $text, $handle, $base->getVar($this->post, 'ID', ''), $this->post);
			break;
		}
		
		return $text;
	}
	
	
	/**
	 * Retrieve the value of post elements
	 */
	public function get_custom_element_value($handle, $separator, $meta = ''){
		$base = new Essential_Grid_Base();
		$m = new Essential_Grid_Meta();
		
		$text = '';
		$text = $base->getVar($this->layer_values, $handle, '');
		
		if($text == '' && $meta != '')
			$text = $base->getVar($this->layer_values, $meta, '');
			
		if(intval($text) > 0){ //we may be an image from the metas
			$custom_meta = $m->get_all_meta(false);
			if(!empty($custom_meta)){
				foreach($custom_meta as $cmeta){
					if($cmeta['handle'] == $handle){
						if($cmeta['type'] == 'image'){
							$img = wp_get_attachment_image_src($text, $this->media_sources_type);
							if($img !== false){
								$text = $img[0]; //replace with URL
							}
						}
						break;
					}
				}
			}
		}
		
		return $text;
	}
	
	
	/**
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	 */
	public function get_event_manager_value($handle){
		$base = new Essential_Grid_Base();
		
		$text = '';
		
		switch($handle){
			//check for event manager
			case 'event_start_date':
				break;
			case 'event_end_date':
				break;
			case 'event_start_time':
				break;
			case 'event_end_time':
				break;
			case 'event_event_id':
				break;
			case 'event_location_name':
				break;
			case 'event_location_slug':
				break;
			case 'event_location_address':
				break;
			case 'event_location_town':
				break;
			case 'event_location_state':
				break;
			case 'event_location_postcode':
				break;
			case 'event_location_region':
				break;
			case 'event_location_country':
				break;
		}
		
		return $text;
	}
	
	
	/**
	 * Retrieve the value of woocommerce elements
	 */
	public function get_woocommerce_value($meta, $separator, $catmax = false){
		$text = '';
		
		if(isset($this->post['ID'])){
			if(Essential_Grid_Woocommerce::is_woo_exists()){
				$base = new Essential_Grid_Base();
				$m = new Essential_Grid_Meta();
				
				/* 2.1.5 category max option */
				$adjustMax = false;
				if($meta === 'wc_categories') {
					if(!empty($catmax) && $catmax !== '-1' && is_numeric($catmax) && intval($catmax) > 0) {
						$catmax = intval($catmax);
						$adjustMax = true;
					}
				}
				
				if($adjustMax) {
					$text = Essential_Grid_Woocommerce::get_value_by_meta($this->post['ID'], $meta, $separator, $catmax);
				}
				else {
					$text = Essential_Grid_Woocommerce::get_value_by_meta($this->post['ID'], $meta, $separator);
				}
			}
		}
		return $text;
	}
    
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		<title>Why I didn&#8217;t buy the new iPhone</title>
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<p>If you were to ask me, &#8220;Should I buy the new iPhone?&#8221; my succinct answer would be NO.</p>
<p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Wq2QXOHGaA" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p>If you have a phone that works fine and takes nice photos, then I don&#8217;t really see a reason to upgrade.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure id="attachment_1673" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1673" style="width: 800px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1673 size-medium" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alyne-insta-grid-800x1324.jpeg" alt="" width="800" height="1324" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alyne-insta-grid-800x1324.jpeg 800w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alyne-insta-grid-320x529.jpeg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alyne-insta-grid-560x927.jpeg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alyne-insta-grid-240x397.jpeg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alyne-insta-grid-360x596.jpeg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alyne-insta-grid-380x629.jpeg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alyne-insta-grid-680x1125.jpeg 680w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alyne-insta-grid-20x33.jpeg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alyne-insta-grid-640x1059.jpeg 640w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alyne-insta-grid-480x794.jpeg 480w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alyne-insta-grid-720x1191.jpeg 720w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alyne-insta-grid-760x1257.jpeg 760w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/alyne-insta-grid.jpeg 967w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1673" class="wp-caption-text">A lot of the pics in my insta were shot on iPhone btw</figcaption></figure>
<p>I have the iPhone 7+ and that&#8217;s what I use to take all of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dearalyne/">my Instagram photos</a>. It has portrait mode and I can edit them a bit if I want to brighten them up.</p>
<p>I wanted to add some context to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dearalyne/videos/359337064843093/?eid=ARCFFBxBBhpAnD5FN_LtIzGZqXt7D41EPiLMETYuyucYMFb2Rb1eeQDpOCgDRPx2Mia1FLeKQDhAJ4l-">the video experience</a> about why I didn&#8217;t buy the new iPhone. I went to the Apple store to fix the speaker on my phone because all of my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dearalyne/">Instagram (@dearalyne)</a> stories had weird ocean noises in the background. After a (literally) 2 hour wait they fixed it for free (yay!) by just cleaning out the mesh.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1675" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1675" style="width: 800px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1675" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45748412_456344938103083_4544380982773000346_n-800x1000.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="1000" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45748412_456344938103083_4544380982773000346_n-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45748412_456344938103083_4544380982773000346_n-320x400.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45748412_456344938103083_4544380982773000346_n-560x700.jpg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45748412_456344938103083_4544380982773000346_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45748412_456344938103083_4544380982773000346_n-360x450.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45748412_456344938103083_4544380982773000346_n-380x475.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45748412_456344938103083_4544380982773000346_n-680x850.jpg 680w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45748412_456344938103083_4544380982773000346_n-20x25.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45748412_456344938103083_4544380982773000346_n-640x800.jpg 640w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45748412_456344938103083_4544380982773000346_n-480x600.jpg 480w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45748412_456344938103083_4544380982773000346_n-720x900.jpg 720w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45748412_456344938103083_4544380982773000346_n-760x950.jpg 760w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/45748412_456344938103083_4544380982773000346_n.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1675" class="wp-caption-text">This was shot with my &#8216;old&#8217; iPhone!</figcaption></figure>
<p>BUT DURING THE ENTIRE TWO HOUR WAIT STORE WORKERS KEPT LOW-KEY TELLING ME ABOUT THE NEW IPHONE and all the discounts and how it would be almost cheaper to get a new one and one guy was like &#8220;Oh it&#8217;s like $800,&#8221; which with my $300 discount would be $500 which I&#8217;m cool with. BUT NO.</p>
<p>I went to the counter and I was like AHHH heart attack when the total was <strong>$1355</strong>! And that&#8217;s not even the most expensive one. It turns out my boyfriend has the new iPhone (I didn&#8217;t even know that – thats how little difference there is) and he got some different model or specs and it was almost $1600. I mean damn.</p>
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<p>My mom used to tell me t<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nasdaily/videos/what-i-learned-from-a-frog/478359032650736/">his story about how if you slowly boil a frog from cold to hot water in a pot that it wont know it&#8217;s boiling and dying</a>. THAT&#8217;S WHAT I FEEL LIKE CONSUMERISM IS DOING TO US.</p>
<blockquote><p>I don&#8217;t have a problem with iPhones at all, just <strong>CONSUMERISM</strong> is maybe going a bit far.</p></blockquote>
<p>Like we always need the NEWEST one that is only VAGUELY different but HUGELY more expensive.</p>
<p>Even though I have money saved, I couldn&#8217;t bring myself to buy the newest iPhone. The world wants us to buy buy buy but sometimes, but what we have is enough.</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/lifestyle/why-i-didnt-buy-the-new-iphone/">Why I didn&#8217;t buy the new iPhone</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com">Dear Alyne</a>.</p>
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lately, I discovered how to use tampons and they are LIFE CHANGING.</p>
<p>Like WHERE HAVE THEY BEEN ALL MY LIFE? They are SO hassle-free and they leak less than pads!</p>
<p>This got me thinking&#8230; If more women talked more about how they handle their periods, and the best ways to make it easier to deal with, so many people could benefit from it. Women could get advice and tips, and men (I know you&#8217;re reading this hehe) could put themselves in women&#8217;s shoes and empathise with them better.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO WATCH: <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F00r-7zpo4c">A video I made about periods!</a></span></strong></p>
<p>So I turned to my Facebook group, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsGoneGlobal/">Girls Gone Global (by Dear Alyne)</a> and asked 100,000 women for their opinions and advice.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a woman you could join the group and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dearalyne/photos/gm.1129991137174307/267820250568737/?type=3&amp;theater&amp;ifg=1">read the full thread here</a>, otherwise, here are the highlights! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f495.png" alt="💕" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<h3>1) Menstrual cups are the most popular choice among the women</h3>
<p>Menstrual cups are soft silicone cups that catch all the blood when inserted inside the body! Women are loving them because&#8230; Well, see for yourself:</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1623" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-6.jpg" alt="" width="568" height="724" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-6.jpg 568w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-6-320x408.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-6-560x714.jpg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-6-240x306.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-6-360x459.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-6-380x484.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-6-20x25.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-6-480x612.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1619" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-2.jpg" alt="" width="574" height="432" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-2.jpg 574w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-2-560x420.jpg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-2-240x180.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-2-360x270.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-2-380x285.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-2-20x15.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-2-480x360.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1620" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-3.jpg" alt="" width="570" height="336" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-3.jpg 570w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-3-320x189.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-3-560x330.jpg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-3-240x141.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-3-360x212.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-3-380x224.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-3-20x12.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-3-480x283.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1621" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-4.jpg" alt="" width="578" height="872" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-4.jpg 578w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-4-320x483.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-4-560x845.jpg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-4-240x362.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-4-360x543.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-4-380x573.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-4-20x30.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-4-480x724.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1622" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-5.jpg" alt="" width="668" height="504" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-5.jpg 668w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-5-320x240.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-5-560x423.jpg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-5-240x180.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-5-360x272.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-5-380x287.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-5-20x15.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-5-640x483.jpg 640w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Cups-5-480x362.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px" /></p>
<p>And cups aren&#8217;t the only alternative to pads&#8230;</p>
<h3>2) Period panties are a good alternative!</h3>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1630" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-1.jpg" alt="" width="586" height="454" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-1.jpg 586w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-1-320x248.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-1-560x434.jpg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-1-240x186.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-1-360x279.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-1-380x294.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-1-20x15.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-1-480x372.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1631" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-2.jpg" alt="" width="499" height="238" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-2.jpg 499w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-2-320x153.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-2-240x114.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-2-360x172.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-2-380x181.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-2-20x10.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-2-480x229.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1632" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-3.jpg" alt="" width="510" height="418" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-3.jpg 510w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-3-320x262.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-3-240x197.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-3-360x295.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-3-380x311.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-3-20x15.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Thinx-3-480x393.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" /></p>
<p>But of course it depends on your flow level. It&#8217;s a good idea to try it out for different periods of time (lolaolaol no pun intended) and figure out how long you can wear one for before needing to change it.</p>
<h3>3) Menstrual cups you can use during sex are a thing!</h3>
<p>It sounds almost too good to be true, but one of the ladies in the group swear by it.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1633" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ziggy-cup.jpg" alt="" width="584" height="644" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ziggy-cup.jpg 584w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ziggy-cup-320x353.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ziggy-cup-560x618.jpg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ziggy-cup-240x265.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ziggy-cup-360x397.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ziggy-cup-380x419.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ziggy-cup-20x22.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ziggy-cup-480x529.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></p>
<p>I read a couple of reviews and it seems like how well it works depend on the shape of your vagina, as well as how comfortable you are inserting something inside of you</p>
<h3>4) For a non invasive and eco friendly alternative, make your own pads!</h3>
<p>This girl did, and they&#8217;re super cute <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f495.png" alt="💕" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1625" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Eco-pad.jpg" alt="" width="648" height="522" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Eco-pad.jpg 648w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Eco-pad-320x258.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Eco-pad-560x451.jpg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Eco-pad-240x193.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Eco-pad-360x290.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Eco-pad-380x306.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Eco-pad-20x15.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Eco-pad-640x516.jpg 640w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Eco-pad-480x387.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px" /></p>
<h3>5) But if you&#8217;re keen on trying tampons, here&#8217;s a tip</h3>
<h3><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1634" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/How-to-use-tampons-1.jpg" alt="" width="586" height="696" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/How-to-use-tampons-1.jpg 586w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/How-to-use-tampons-1-320x380.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/How-to-use-tampons-1-560x665.jpg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/How-to-use-tampons-1-240x285.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/How-to-use-tampons-1-360x428.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/How-to-use-tampons-1-380x451.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/How-to-use-tampons-1-20x24.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/How-to-use-tampons-1-480x570.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px" /></h3>
<h3>6) Last but not least, did you know how periods are shunned in some parts of the world?</h3>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1627" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-1.jpg" alt="" width="576" height="720" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-1.jpg 576w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-1-320x400.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-1-560x700.jpg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-1-360x450.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-1-380x475.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-1-20x25.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-1-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1628" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-2.jpg" alt="" width="566" height="306" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-2.jpg 566w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-2-320x173.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-2-560x303.jpg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-2-240x130.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-2-360x195.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-2-380x205.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-2-20x11.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/India-2-480x260.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px" /></p>
<p>It&#8217;s sad this is a reality, but the more people know about it, the more likely it is to become acceptable!</p>
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<p>I hope you got something out of this post!</p>
<p>As for me I learned about things I didn&#8217;t even know we had options for (making our own pads, trying a new kind of cup, etc)!! And I learned how period aren&#8217;t just an inconvenience for some women, but also a stigma.</p>
<p>And I want to say THANK YOU FOR SHARING, to everyone who said something in the post. The women in this group are WONDERFUL, STRONG AND HELPFUL. I am so glad to have every one of you here in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsGoneGlobal/">Girls Gone Global</a>!</p>
<p>Because women go through many things that men don&#8217;t and it&#8217;s nice to have a space to just talk things out without fear of being judged or anything.</p>
<p>Girls Gone Global is for <strong>women</strong> <strong>only</strong> right now, and if you&#8217;re one, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GirlsGoneGlobal/">come join and have a good time</a> <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
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<p>It was just a short two months ago when I packed up my belongings that mattered most, sold or donated the rest, and put what was left into storage to live the digital nomad lifestyle. I was nearing the end of my 35th year of existence, and I had just quit my 11 year teaching career to live as a full-time travel and self discovery blogger.</p>
<p>I was a big ball of emotions, which ranged from the kind of excitement that you only get as a kid on Christmas morning to freaking out&#8230;“OMGee, what have I just done?!”</p>
<p>I didn’t really know what to expect with this major life change other than a life full of adventure. If being a digital nomad who travels the world sounds appealing to you, here are five things I wish I knew before taking the leap:</p>
<h2>1) You have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.</h2>
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<p>Whether it’s not knowing where you’ll lay your head next or where your next pay check will come from or how soon will you wear out your welcome at so and so’s house, there’s a lot of unknown in this lifestyle.</p>
<blockquote><p>And living a life with lots of uncertainty can make some people uncomfortable. In my case, it started causing a lot of anxiety, and until I learned how to get comfortable with the discomfort of the unknown, the anxiety just got worse, much worse.</p></blockquote>
<p>I had to make my peace with the fact that I am now literally living life by the seat of my travelling pants and that my old, steady life as I knew it was over. On the bright side, I’m getting to create the lifestyle that I want, be my own boss, and travel as much as I want (or as much as my pocketbook allows)!</p>
<h2>Intentionality is key to creating the life that you want.</h2>
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<p>I’m currently at the crossroads of living my best life now and creating my best future self, but that wasn’t the case at the beginning of this journey.</p>
<blockquote><p>With so much of the aforementioned uncertainty in my life, I had to become very intentional about my thoughts, which in turn affected my actions.</p></blockquote>
<p>I started scripting a few times each week, which is like journaling from the perspective of your future self. I wrote about all the awesome things my future self was doing as if I were doing them at this moment in time, and I gushed about how grateful I was for my blessings. In this way, I am able to get into the mindset of my future, successful self and intentionally shape the outcome of my present life simultaneously.</p>
<h2>Flexibility is the name of the game.</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1459" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-800x583.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="583" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-800x583.jpg 800w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-1160x845.jpg 1160w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-320x233.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-560x408.jpg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-240x175.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-360x262.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-380x277.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-680x495.jpg 680w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-1560x1136.jpg 1560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-20x15.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-1920x1399.jpg 1920w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-640x466.jpg 640w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-1120x816.jpg 1120w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-480x350.jpg 480w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-720x525.jpg 720w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-760x554.jpg 760w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-1360x991.jpg 1360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3-1600x1166.jpg 1600w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki3.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p>
<p>Flexibility is key, and no, I’m not talking about the kind of flexibility that allows you to curl up in a ball so you can fit into a suitcase and fly for free!</p>
<blockquote><p>When you live the digital nomad lifestyle, you have to have a go with the flow kind of attitude.</p></blockquote>
<p>Travel plans, work, and living arrangements can change on a dime for a variety of reasons, so it’s important to be able to adapt to make the most of this lifestyle. Otherwise, you’ll just want to beat your head against a wall (and that wouldn’t be fair to the wall, lol)!</p>
<h2>Put 3-6 months of living expenses into savings, and then DOUBLE IT!</h2>
<p>When I started my travel blog about a year and a half ago, I was pretty sure this was the lifestyle I eventually wanted to pursue. So, I started saving what I could from my teacher’s salary, while still traveling as much as possible. But lemme tell you, it wasn’t an easy feat! In the end, I saved as much as I could in a year’s time before resigning from my teaching position at the end of the school year. However, shortly after I resigned, I developed some health issues and used up most of my savings paying off medical bills, which is why it’s sooooo important to double your savings before starting this adventure.</p>
<h2>Dating can be difficult.</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1458" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki1-800x600.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="600" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki1-800x600.jpg 800w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki1-320x240.jpg 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki1-560x420.jpg 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki1-240x180.jpg 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki1-360x270.jpg 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki1-380x285.jpg 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki1-680x510.jpg 680w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki1-20x15.jpg 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki1-640x480.jpg 640w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki1-480x360.jpg 480w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki1-720x540.jpg 720w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki1-760x570.jpg 760w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kiki1.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p>
<p>Dating in this day and age is difficult enough, but throw in the added factor of not having a permanent address and being constantly on the go, and that makes dating a real challenge. But in a way, it almost weeds out the potentials that wouldn’t gel well with your lifestyle. In fact, I’ve been in relationships before I became a digital nomad where my significant other really didn’t like the fact that I traveled so much.</p>
<p>So, those men are obviously not a good fit for a travel blogger taking the world on by storm! Through dating trials and errors, I’ve discovered that I need a man who is very secure, non-controlling, and independent with his own interests and hobbies. Of course, it would be great if he could travel with me, but I know that’s not always feasible.</p>
<blockquote><p>The important thing is to stay true to yourself and not compromise who you are for any man.</p></blockquote>
<p>The right one will come along, or so I’ve been told, and while I’m waiting on Mr. Right, I’m just going to keep doing what makes me happy! ;-D</p>
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<p>Ultimately, you have to decide what’s best for you and your life! You can read about every digital nomad’s experience until your eyes cross, but in the end, it’s your dream life that you’re consciously creating. Follow your heart and trust your gut!</p>
<blockquote><p>This lifestyle isn’t for the faint of heart, but it’s sooooo worth it if you decide to go for it.</p></blockquote>
<p>This journey has definitely changed my life for the better! I’ve started attracting the kind of people and experiences that add a touch of magic to my previously “normal” existence. I’ve always wanted to live an incredible life, and now, apart from road tripping cross country with my dog and lunching on top of mountains by myself, my energy has changed the way people look at me and how I see other people too.</p>
<p>I even have moments now where flashes of other people’s thoughts cross my mind, which seems to be a direct result of traveling and being exposed to different ways of perceiving the world around me. I seem to have tapped into a higher consciousness of awareness, which is all still very new to me. Of course, every digital nomad will have their own, unique experience in this nomadic journey, so trust the magic of life and explore the opportunities that come your way!</p>
<p>If you do decide to become a fellow nomad, perhaps our paths will cross in this brave new world that we call home! To read more about my adventures in travel, life, and love, check out my blog <a href="https://www.wanderlustorlove.com"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">www.wanderlustorlove.com</span></a> or find <strong>Wanderlust or Love</strong> on social media. XOXO! :-*</p>
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><em>This guest post was written by <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/saras.take/">Sara Mahendran</a></span>. Thanks Sara for sharing your story! Check out more of her take on things by heading over to her blog, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://sarastake.com">sarastake.com</a></span>.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">As crazy as it sounds, it’s true. I was told off for <strong>not</strong> showing enough skin.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The customary practice for Indian women in their 20s and above (when attending weddings) is to wear a traditional outfit that shows off the belly. At traditional events, you’ll find women of all ages and sizes wearing traditional outfits that bare their midriffs.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="giphy-embed" src="https://giphy.com/embed/3d4NMOeWyRkB4v9PBl" width="480" height="270" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">But here’s the thing. There was a wedding coming up and I didn’t want to bare my belly. And when I decided to cover up, the women in my family strongly disapproved:</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>“If us old ladies can show our bellies how come you can’t?”</em><br />
<em>“If you just showed your stomach you would look so beautiful and sexy.”</em><br />
<em>“If you can show your legs up till here, why can’t you show a little bit of your belly, eh?”</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Their reactions threw me off and got me upset. Because I knew that my family would flip if I wore a crop top with pants, but if I wore it as part of a traditional outfit, it’s awesome. So why couldn&#8217;t I just cover my stomach?</p>
<figure id="attachment_1278" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1278" style="width: 800px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1278 size-medium" src="https://clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-800x448.png" alt="" width="800" height="448" srcset="https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-800x448.png 800w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-1160x650.png 1160w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-320x179.png 320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-560x314.png 560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-240x135.png 240w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-360x202.png 360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-380x213.png 380w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-680x381.png 680w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-1560x875.png 1560w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-20x11.png 20w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-1920x1076.png 1920w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-640x359.png 640w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-1120x628.png 1120w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-480x269.png 480w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-720x404.png 720w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-760x426.png 760w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-1360x762.png 1360w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-1600x897.png 1600w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM-2320x1301.png 2320w, https://www.clone.dearalyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-21-at-12.03.37-PM.png 2822w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1278" class="wp-caption-text">The one on the left is NOT okay, but the one on the right is.</figcaption></figure>
<p style="text-align: left;">And let me just put another layer on this &#8212; if you know Indian culture, you’ll know that dishonour is a big thing.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">So by going against the customary practices &#8212; by simply trying to dress modestly, I was ‘bringing dishonour’ to my family.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">I was really upset with the culture, and confused with why things had to be this way. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">It caused a bit of friction with my family at first. But after some time, some talking, and trying to keep an open mind, I was able to see that <strong>my family really just was trying to look out for me in their own way.</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">And as someone who didn’t want to show my stomach, it came across as strange to my family who just wanted nothing more than me to look good. It’s kinda like how they might also suggest getting my nails done or getting a new hairstyle. Imagine if I got upset at the idea of a new pedicure!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">But looking at the bigger picture here, what I’m trying to say is that different people have different conceptions of what is nice and what is not. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">And because cultures and contexts are so conflicting all the time, people are going to praise you and shame you over virtually the same thing.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="giphy-embed" src="https://giphy.com/embed/7JBt9AISAdUVHIIH0n" width="480" height="270" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">So my solution is simply to accept that everyone has their own right to their opinions. As long as we’re not breaking a law or seriously offending people (by dressing extremely inappropriately), it should be okay to wear what you want.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Well, that’s my take at least. What do you think? Drop a comment below to share your thoughts, and check out my video on this too!</span></p>
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		<title>Save Money to Travel</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 02:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em><span style="color: #808080;">Dear Alyne is a World Citizen and has been to 72 countries around over the Globe. She is a WU customer and guest blogger who we’ve teamed up with. Follow along with her adventures, here:</span> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dearalyne/">https://www.instagram.com/dearalyne/</a>    </em></p>
<p>After traveling to 70 countries, the number one question I get is this: <strong>How do you afford to travel so much?</strong></p>
<p>You might think I have rich parents, a high paying job, or a generous boyfriend. But the truth is, I had just one thing… a burning desire to travel!</p>
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<p>All of us have priorities, and when I was 17, travel and saving money were mine. So I had to be strategic. I had to make money, and I somehow had to save it! And so it began. I chose an affordable college that I knew I could graduate from without debt. I got a job at a grocery store making $7.25 an hour; minimum wage. Every time I bought something, I had to decide “…is this worth an hour of work? 5 hours of work? 10 Hours of work?”. If it was a $20 dinner, that meant 3 hours of work! If it was new running shoes, that would have been $75 or 10 hours of work. That’s why I ate at home and kept my old running shoes for all 4 years of university!</p>
<p><strong>For transportation</strong>, I chose an old free bike over buying a car, because a bike is practically free, and a car comes with the extra costs of gas, repairs parking, and insurance! That’s a lot of money!</p>
<p><strong>For food</strong>, instead of eating at restaurants with friends, I choose to eat simple foods at home. Groceries can add up quickly, so I made sure to always base the meals cooked at home on seasonal fruits and vegetables that were on sale each week. That way I could have fresh food AND affordable prices, and be able to save even more money to use on what I loved: travel! Remember: when you eat out even a few times a week it can add up to hundreds of dollars quite quickly.</p>
<p><strong>Last of all, accommodation</strong>. I chose to live in a room that was cheaper than everywhere else in order to save money on rent. I even used my old sleeping bag as a blanket! While the house I lived in was old, I loved its charm, and what I loved even more was how much money I was able to save on rent every month.</p>
<p>Each of our situations is different and as simple as it sounds here, we all know saving money isn’t easy. Every time I wanted to buy something I had an inner struggle, and I had to keep my long-term goal in mind. Did I want a nice new winter coat? Or did I want an extra $100 to save for Egypt? Do you want the new iPhone? Or do you want a flight to see Paris for the first time?</p>
<h3>Let&#8217;s just say I never bought an iPhone until I was 27.</h3>
<h3>But I did visit Paris!</h3>
<p>All the time, people want to know. “How can I afford to travel?”, and<strong> the answer is simple: It’s a choice</strong>. You have to choose to save money or travel over everything else. Day after day. Time after time. Thanks to this mentality, I was able to save around $3000 each school year, and because I backpack and travel on a shoestring, that would last me my entire summer vacation &#8211; up to 3 months!</p>
<p>Of course I&#8217;m coming from a position of privilege. Not everyone is able to make $7.25 an hour, that&#8217;s a lot in some countries! But if we&#8217;re going to be honest, I have friends all over the world who make only a few hundred dollars a month, and because they want to travel more than anything, they find ways to make it happen.</p>
<p><strong>We all need something to look forward to, and for me, that&#8217;s travel</strong>. For me, travel is not a relaxing  beach vacation, it&#8217;s a necessity. So I make it happen. No matter what.</p>
<p>When something is more important to you than what you eat, what you drive, or where you live… then you&#8217;ll find a way to afford it.</p>
<p>Let us know how you save to travel below, and see you on the road!</p>
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<p>Want to see more? Watch her video on this topic, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dearalyne/videos/160698857947544/">here</a>!</p>
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		<title>HOW I READ 1000 BOOKS</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 15:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you think it&#8217;s DIFFICULT TO READ BOOKS? I used to think so! But now I DON&#8217;T.</p>
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<p>So it is with great joy that I reveal my secret. How I read 1000 books! And my secret is as simple as it gets <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f618.png" alt="😘" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p>Share this with someone who thinks they are a BAD READER to encourage them! And parents, read to your kids! And kids, find books you LIKE!</p>
<p>Xoxo Gossip girl aka DearAlyne <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/2764.png" alt="❤" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p>P.S. If you&#8217;re a woman, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/DearAlynesBookClub/">JOIN MY BOOK CLUB</a>! We can talk about books with people who want to learn new things! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f30e.png" alt="🌎" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
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		<title>IS THIS SCARY?</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 15:12:54 +0000</pubDate>
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WOULD YOU BE TOO SCARED TO TALK TO HER?</p>
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<p>When I first met Kitty, she thought I wouldn&#8217;t like her because of how she LOOKS.</p>
<p>And I definitely thought she wouldn&#8217;t like me! But once we talked, I realized I was wrong.</p>
<p>Its EASY to see someone and stereotype them. It&#8217;s HARD to take the time to see each person as an individual!</p>
<p>People like Kitty are BRAVE! Brave enough to be themselves, and to give us the important reminder: &#8220;You Can&#8217;t Judge A Book By It&#8217;s Cover!&#8221;</p>
<p>This is the first of hopefully many videos sharing the unique people I meet throughout my travels! Thank you Kitty for being my Guinea pig <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f61c.png" alt="😜" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 14:55:05 +0000</pubDate>
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								<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you eat meat?? For 16 years I haven&#8217;t eaten meat (or fish)!!! And this is why <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f600.png" alt="😀" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
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<p>I&#8217;m not perfect, but I&#8217;m going to die trying to be <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/72x72/1f61c.png" alt="😜" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
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