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Nov 15

Found Peace

Head down, eyes closed, silent night and stars bright, I found peace. Peace found me, and we danced in harmony under the stars in the forest. The interlacing of its ora encapsulated my body and held me close in its warm and comforting bosom. I found peace, and peace found me. When we met, it was a fireworks show; we hit it off instantly as if we were two old friends catching up after years. Peace introduced me to rest and told me to sleep said hello. Peace also taught me a few new skills, man that peace is talented. I found peace; peace found me, deep in the forest, under the stars, and amongst the trees, we laid together and exchanged stories of times past, chatted about the future, and shared stores of memories. As our time came to an end, peace promised me it would not be far. It promised to find me again as soon as it could. I found peace; peace will find me!
-Jazz

“I haven’t been resting, just sleeping”

Welcome to the last day of our forest exploration to round off my solar celebration; today was a chill day, mainly because it rained all day, which kind of worked out because the other two days had ya girl wiped out, lol! Today started at around 915. I got up and went ahead and cooked my lunch for the day, which ended up being basil pesto pasta and marinara chicken. By the time I finished, it was brunch time, so I went ahead and ate that! It was freaking awesome if I do say so myself! I did learn something else in my time here; you only need salt and pepper to cook; everything else covers the flavor of the ingredients in the dish. Now don't get me wrong, I still love my garlic family and my exotic spices, I'm just saying! After I finished my brunch, I had a mini photoshoot. I mean, what's a rainy day without a photoshoot, right? EXACTLY! After my photoshoot, I curled up under the blanket and read a few chapters of one of my favorite books.

Maybe you've heard of it; it's called Wander lusted by C.J Raymer. It's the tragically beautiful story of a young girl who used a traumatic loss to find herself! It's a spectacular read. Check it out when you get a moment. While I was cozy reading my book with my air blowing ever so slightly, I heard a loud bang, and everything went off! Fuse, blown, or so I thought! I contacted my hosts, and they promptly responded with an answer, which unfortunately didn't work, turns out there was a power outage in the area; yep, my luck!

But that was ok because I was enjoying being in and relaxing! While I was relaxing, I got a phone call, whaaatttt!! Since I got here, I haven't been able to do that, but I answered, and it was my job. I had interviewed for another position, and they were calling to tell me I didn't get it. Yep, bummer, this kind of soured my mood because I felt defeated again.

Vulnerable Moment:

Peace is something I shed tears for

I have been round and round with this job, trying to post out to other positions, turning down other offers to stay with this company, just to keep getting told no. Yep, I broke down. I really wanted this to be the one! But, even in my breaking down, I was still somehow able to say, "this wasn't the one God wanted for you, Jazz, it's ok" After my stint of tears, I picked myself up and managed to keep reading and continued to enjoy my relaxation. And you know what, let me tell yall how God works, remember I said I haven't been able to get calls since I've been here, right? So, tell me why after I stopped being down on myself and moved on, I got a call for an interview from a college, one that is in line with my values, and then my best friend called me to tell me that her office had just opened a position and she wanted to tell me about it! Until God opens another door, you praise him in the corridor!! As bummed as I was about getting rejected AGAIN, I know that God has a plan for me. I may not know what it is or when it will happen, but I know there is one. I must believe that otherwise, I will drown with self-pity, doubt, rage, and all the negativity, thinking I'm not good enough! I can't do that! But moving on!

So, the power stayed out for 3 hours at about hour 2; I realized that a power outage also meant no water *facepalm* so yep, we are really off the grid now, lol! But my gracious hosts were kind enough to bring me an extra gallon of water for the necessities until the power came back. Once the power came back, I gathered everything, wrote a nice little note, cleaned, and prepared to head out tomorrow! Now to the stuff yall want to know, how much was it, what was it like, is it worth it, what about all the negative reviews, etc., etc., fair enough and ill start at the topI have been round and round with this job, trying to post out to other positions, turning down other offers to stay with this company, just to keep getting told no. Yep, I broke down. I really wanted this to be the one! But, even in my breaking down, I was still somehow able to say, "this wasn't the one God wanted for you, Jazz, it's ok" After my stint of tears, I picked myself up and managed to keep reading and continued to enjoy my relaxation. And you know what, let me tell yall how God works, remember I said I haven't been able to get calls since I've been here, right?

So, tell me why after I stopped being down on myself and moved on, I got a call for an interview from a college, one that is in line with my values, and then my best friend called me to tell me that her office had just opened a position and she wanted to tell me about it! Until God opens another door, you praise him in the corridor!! As bummed as I was about getting rejected AGAIN, I know that God has a plan for me. I may not know what it is or when it will happen, but I know there is one. I must believe that otherwise, I will drown with self-pity, doubt, rage, and all the negativity, thinking I'm not good enough! I can't do that! But moving on! So, the power stayed out for 3 hours at about hour 2; I realized that a power outage also meant no water *facepalm* so yep, we are really off the grid now, lol! But my gracious hosts were kind enough to bring me an extra gallon of water for the necessities until the power came back. Once the power came back, I gathered everything, wrote a nice little note, cleaned, and prepared to head out tomorrow! Now to the stuff yall want to know, how much was it, what was it like, is it worth it, what about all the negative reviews, etc., etc., fair enough and ill start at the top

Peace Found ME

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“Peace found me, and we danced in harmony under the stars in the forest”

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I booked a 1-cabin star view Three Weeknight Pack under the "getaway often pack" tab, which, in my opinion, is the best way to go. It gives you the chance to purchase your getaway, and then you receive a voucher credit to be used on the three weeknights that you choose! This was $350; after the $28.00 tax, my total was $378.00. I decided later to add my puppy, which was $40, totally optional!

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2. what was it like-a brief synopsis of it was that I enjoyed my seclusion. I desperately needed to recharge, and it gave me what I needed. If you are expecting 4-seasons living, this is not for you. The cabin is small but perfect for what you need. There is NO WIFI!! You will, however, have everything you NEED and NOTHING you don't. Everything was clean, well maintained, neat, and it felt homey. The bed was surprisingly comfortable. The pillows, on the other hand, well, that's another story. If you love super-soft pillows, then they are for you; if you prefer your pillows on the firmer side, then you may need to bring your own because these pillows were like mush, you lay your head down and immediately sink, which I am fine with, I wiggle a little and make the perfect head cradle lol! There is a mini-fridge for your essentials, extra security locks for your safety, and if you prefer privacy, they have a roll-down shade on both windows!

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Is it worth it? I would say yes and no! lol I know, I know; let me break it down. It was worth stepping out of my comfort zone to experience nature in its form and brilliance, the price, not so much. I feel it is a bit pricey for the lack of amenities, and by amenities, I mean the website does sell you on seclusion. For the most part, you are secluded, but I had two cabins within a stone's throw away, so secluded yes, private no. I don't think it was worth the price I paid, but I believe that the peace I gained was far more valuable than any money. I can honestly say that these past few days have allowed me to appreciate nature in its massive form in a way I hadn't previously done. From the drive up to any place you go, there is so much lush, stunning foliage. I don't know if you guys are hallmark Christmas bluffs like I am, but the city of Suches gave me very much those vibes. I also learned the Suches is an unincorporated town, which means any specific municipality doesn't govern it. It's pretty much a town run by the people, with its pros and cons, but anywho. The beauty of this town cannot be challenged, and there is no denying how breathtakingly awe-inspiring every loop, turn, and spiral is! So, you be the judge, check them out for yourself.

4-What about all the negative Google reviews- I will say this, don't let the reviews form your opinion. Try them out and create your own. Admittedly when I read the negative reviews, I wanted to cancel my trip and do something else, but I decided against it. And I am ultimately glad I did; I even found the cabins that people wrote about in their reviews and didn't see anything wrong with them. I think that some people just can't be satisfied, and that's fine, but don't unnecessarily criticize something just because you chose not to read the fine print. It's not even the fine print. It's posted very boldly on the website in multiple areas. But that's just me if you take the experience for what it is, you will have a serenely relaxing time. If you try to compare it to something else, you will spend your entire time criticizing it for what it doesn't have instead of respecting what it does and enjoying it for that. So, as I said, don't let the review form your opinion; develop your own after you visit. Because despite the steep price, I enjoyed my stay, and I would most certainly book again; next time, I'll try a forest view!

.As always, thank you ALL for allowing me to share my passions and experiences with you! I hope that my blog inspires you to go after what you want and believe in yourself because I believe in you! Now strike your POWER POSE- We got this, LET’S GET TO IT!!

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-💕Jazz