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Post by hop2 on Jan 7, 2020 17:25:56 GMT
The idea of writing "intentionally" always makes me laugh. Has anyone ever unintentionally written by accident? Yeah, my DD used to email random mixed up letters that didn’t make words to her grandfather when she was 3. Then again she was intentionally emailing her grandfather, who’s to say wether it made sense or not since it was ‘her truth’ at 3 years old, so maybe not. 😜
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Post by kiera on Jan 7, 2020 17:37:46 GMT
hop2 I think she was just living authentically in the moment and expressing her true self
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Post by riversong1963 on Jan 7, 2020 18:44:26 GMT
Y'all are making me crack up! I'm intentionally laughing.
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Post by cbscrapper on Jan 7, 2020 19:01:56 GMT
Bwwaaahahahaha..... this reminded me of that Office episode where Pam and Jim are being passive aggressive in counseling about "speaking my truth." "Because I am speaking my truth so boldly"vimeo.com/88553571Interesting how Becky's version of truth feels a lot like lying to customers to me. I love the part where Clark asks them if they are high! I sometimes think someone should ask BH that!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2020 19:12:06 GMT
I love the part where Clark asks them if they are high! I sometimes think someone should ask BH that! I know-this whole episode is so great! Well, BH is walking around AZ somewhere in the desert hiking, maybe she will find some peyote or something and have a "unintentional experience."
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2020 22:19:39 GMT
Someone recently put me in mind of Whippy Cake and it just occurred to me that Becky has said nothing about Whippy's fight with stage 4 cancer. They both live in AZ. Whippy has done Becky's hair in the past. I wonder why Becky makes no mention of Whippy's prolonged struggle w/cancer, the gofundme, etc. Remember this? youtu.be/XOJ1DcKknI0For those who don't follow her, here is a post w/her status (note: she looks VERY different than that 2011 video above): www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17857956943656837/
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Post by questioning on Jan 7, 2020 22:23:14 GMT
The idea of writing "intentionally" always makes me laugh. Has anyone ever unintentionally written by accident? Yeah, my DD used to email random mixed up letters that didn’t make words to her grandfather when she was 3. Then again she was intentionally emailing her grandfather, who’s to say wether it made sense or not since it was ‘her truth’ at 3 years old, so maybe not. 😜 I love this! I say I don't watch reality shows, but I can't get away from this thread.
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Post by hop2 on Jan 7, 2020 22:25:55 GMT
Yeah, my DD used to email random mixed up letters that didn’t make words to her grandfather when she was 3. Then again she was intentionally emailing her grandfather, who’s to say wether it made sense or not since it was ‘her truth’ at 3 years old, so maybe not. 😜 I love this! I say I don't watch reality shows, but I can't get away from this thread. yeah, and as I wrote that I was wondering if we still have any of the emails her grandfather wrote back. But I doubt it
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Post by questioning on Jan 7, 2020 22:29:04 GMT
I love this! I say I don't watch reality shows, but I can't get away from this thread. yeah, and as I wrote that I was wondering if we still have any of the emails her grandfather wrote back. But I doubt it Those would be priceless!
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Post by julie5 on Jan 7, 2020 22:32:44 GMT
Someone recently put me in mind of Whippy Cake and it just occurred to me that Becky has said nothing about Whippy's fight with stage 4 cancer. They both live in AZ. Whippy has done Becky's hair in the past. I wonder why Becky makes no mention of Whippy's prolonged struggle w/cancer, the gofundme, etc. Remember this? For those who don't follow her, here is a post w/her status (note: she looks VERY different than that 2011 video above): www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17857956943656837/Oh wow I had no idea she knew whippy. Considering whippy is literally hanging on by a thread, yeah, pretty shitty Becky.
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Post by refugeepea on Jan 7, 2020 23:14:03 GMT
For those who don't follow her, here is a post w/her status (note: she looks VERY different than that 2011 video above): My theory is that whippycake is no longer Mormon. The addition of tattoos and bare shoulders makes me wonder. I had never heard of her until today and have no idea about the extent of the relationship/friendship she had with Becky Higgins. It's very sad that there are no further options. I hope her kids will be well taken care of by their dad. I don't know the divorce story.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jan 7, 2020 23:25:11 GMT
I'm totally out of the loop, here-- who is whippycake? I checked out her Instagram story and some of her feed, and she looks like an awesomely positive (and beautiful) individual, considering all that she's going through! How old is she, BTW? she looks young. (but then everyone is looking younger and younger to me, these days. )
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2020 1:01:07 GMT
For those who don't follow her, here is a post w/her status (note: she looks VERY different than that 2011 video above): My theory is that whippycake is no longer Mormon. The addition of tattoos and bare shoulders makes me wonder. I had never heard of her until today and have no idea about the extent of the relationship/friendship she had with Becky Higgins. It's very sad that there are no further options. I hope her kids will be well taken care of by their dad. I don't know the divorce story. Interesting. It would be really sucky if that was the reason Becky doesn't champion her as much as she champions the literally dozens of other Mormon mommies on her podcast.
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Post by refugeepea on Jan 8, 2020 1:45:36 GMT
Interesting. It would be really sucky if that was the reason Becky doesn't champion her as much as she champions the literally dozens of other Mormon mommies on her podcast. That video was from eight years ago. They could have just not kept in touch.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2020 2:25:03 GMT
Interesting. It would be really sucky if that was the reason Becky doesn't champion her as much as she champions the literally dozens of other Mormon mommies on her podcast. That video was from eight years ago. They could have just not kept in touch. Sure. But even if they're not buds, the fact that Whippy is in such dire need would lead a kind person to respond with notifications of Whippy's GFM, etc. If I know about Whippy's cancer - me, who knows no one in Becky's circle, I can't believe Becky hasn't been made aware of stage 4 cancer and family need.
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Post by camcas on Jan 8, 2020 3:42:56 GMT
My goodness I love this thread........intentionally
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Post by rune2484 on Jan 8, 2020 6:02:50 GMT
For those who don't follow her, here is a post w/her status (note: she looks VERY different than that 2011 video above): My theory is that whippycake is no longer Mormon. The addition of tattoos and bare shoulders makes me wonder. I had never heard of her until today and have no idea about the extent of the relationship/friendship she had with Becky Higgins. It's very sad that there are no further options. I hope her kids will be well taken care of by their dad. I don't know the divorce story. I agree - I've been following her since she and BH made that video years ago. Reading between the lines I think she left the church and that was the primary motivating reason she and her ex husband split. The positive way she has talked about her marriage and ex husband makes me think that they are still supportive of one another, but there was something incompatable for a married relationship. Since she announced the divorce her instagram has really been showing off a much darker, sexier version of style - very much in the face of the mormon modesty rules. Her cancer diagnosis she revealed about the same time as she announced the divorce and she has been very open and vulnerable about letting her audience experience the highs and lows of treatment with her - including revealing that her oncologist told her back in October that she will be lucky to live another 18 months. I really admire her ability to open up and still be positive. She is such a lovely human being. Honestly? I am not suprised at all the BH has ignored Whippycake - Whippy is the authentic version of everything BH wants to be on social media and can't seem to muster.
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Post by kelaur on Jan 8, 2020 16:38:22 GMT
Ugh her story today. So f*#&ing condescending! “Been doing this for 24 years friends”
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Post by julie5 on Jan 8, 2020 17:17:58 GMT
Ugh her story today. So f*#&ing condescending! “Been doing this for 24 years friends” What a bitch. Her next three slides tell you you already have what you need to document and I get that less is more in this environmental climate (hello Aussie friends, I hate what we’ve done to our planet) but she just comes off sounding like she’s trying to sell you an empty bag full of air.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jan 8, 2020 18:13:29 GMT
Ugh her story today. So f*#&ing condescending! “Been doing this for 24 years friends” Well, I've been doing "this" for close to 30 years! does that mean I win and can shill myself out as a documenting guru?!? All these years I've been missing out on making a ton of $$, and I never knew it! Darn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Your documenting success does not depend on whether you have a specific card for a specific event or whether your favorite app releases yet another new collection." translation: you want more PL kits? too freakin' bad."I gravitate toward an ultra simple style. Photos and words are everything. Decorative elements are simply not my love language." Decorative elements on pages are "love language" ?!? WTAF? Using photos and words are more 'loving' now than using decorative elements on a scrapbook page? Does she remember where she started in this industry, at all? Honestly, she needs to take the stick out of her a$s and stop taking her "documenting" so da#n seriously!!!
"And that's the point of all of this. We will each be individually inspired to do what works best for us." (I'm betting that a lot of people who want new PL collections will be *inspired* to look elsewhere for them.)
I really can't imagine what it would be like to have a face-to-face conversation with someone who thinks like this. Does someone so far-gone into their "influencer" persona ever say or write ANYTHING authentic, ever? It is like watching one of those trashy reality tv shows, isn't it??
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Post by auntmimi on Jan 8, 2020 18:16:22 GMT
Decorative elements are simply not my love language." She's all about every tiny minute decorative element in her house, down to the "better than Home Depot" house numbers. Come on.
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Post by Embri on Jan 8, 2020 19:48:40 GMT
The cognitive dissonance is strong with this one.
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Post by cristelina on Jan 8, 2020 21:37:20 GMT
One thing I've noticed about influencers who say "cultivate" "document" "contemplate" and all of the other hokey words out there is that they have been very very fortunate. They weren't born into extreme poverty, they have good cognitive skills, they have enough money to "lead the life you love". Is it their way of not thinking about their good fortune? Or looking at those people who struggle and blame them for their struggles? Yes, I understand that most people have to work for their money. And some influencers worked really hard at the start of their career (Amy Tan, Becky) but they were still born into a decent family that could help them achieve their goals.
Compare Becky with this lovely woman I have been obsessed over. Her name is Jessica Kellgren-Fozard. She is deaf, blind in one eye, has memory issues, and lots of chronic illnesses. I came across her channel because I liked her hair and it was a video on how to style it. She is British and has a lovely voice. And then I discovered how sick she is. I am always in awe of what she has made with her life and how kind and upbeat she seems. If you have time and are so inclined, go to the 6:50 mark on the video below. She is so grateful for all her followers and the way she talks about it is so real. I have now watched many, many of her videos and not once has she mentioned any of those puke-inducing buzz words that "influencers"use.
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Post by paperaddict on Jan 8, 2020 23:22:36 GMT
Just read comments from the Chelsea person on Becky's Instagram...way to tell it to Becky on how most of the people feel about how she is "cultivating" her business. But obviously, Becky is totally ignoring the advice.
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Post by Embri on Jan 9, 2020 1:54:26 GMT
Is it their way of not thinking about their good fortune? Or looking at those people who struggle and blame them for their struggles? There was a post about something similar to this on Reddit, about how all the big tech/software companies like Apple/Google/Facebook/Amazon started in garages, so "anyone could do it". People pointed out the mere fact of having a garage is a luxury, and implies a great deal of privilege.
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Post by MerryMom on Jan 9, 2020 2:28:53 GMT
Ugh her story today. So f*#&ing condescending! “Been doing this for 24 years friends” Well, I've been doing "this" for close to 30 years! does that mean I win and can shill myself out as a documenting guru?!? All these years I've been missing out on making a ton of $$, and I never knew it! Darn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Your documenting success does not depend on whether you have a specific card for a specific event or whether your favorite app releases yet another new collection." translation: you want more PL kits? too freakin' bad."I gravitate toward an ultra simple style. Photos and words are everything. Decorative elements are simply not my love language." Decorative elements on pages are "love language" ?!? WTAF? Using photos and words are more 'loving' now than using decorative elements on a scrapbook page? Does she remember where she started in this industry, at all? Honestly, she needs to take the stick out of her a$s and stop taking her "documenting" so da#n seriously!!!
"And that's the point of all of this. We will each be individually inspired to do what works best for us." (I'm betting that a lot of people who want new PL collections will be *inspired* to look elsewhere for them.)
I really can't imagine what it would be like to have a face-to-face conversation with someone who thinks like this. Does someone so far-gone into their "influencer" persona ever say or write ANYTHING authentic, ever? It is like watching one of those trashy reality tv shows, isn't it??I just briefly “followed” her in order to view her story she just posted. I laughed out loud when the woman at the end (the one sitting in the massage chair) said BH this and BH that. I thought she was saying “bee-yotch” After my third eye roll, I unfollowed BH.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Jan 9, 2020 2:33:56 GMT
Well, I've been doing "this" for close to 30 years! does that mean I win and can shill myself out as a documenting guru?!? All these years I've been missing out on making a ton of $$, and I never knew it! Darn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Your documenting success does not depend on whether you have a specific card for a specific event or whether your favorite app releases yet another new collection." translation: you want more PL kits? too freakin' bad."I gravitate toward an ultra simple style. Photos and words are everything. Decorative elements are simply not my love language." Decorative elements on pages are "love language" ?!? WTAF? Using photos and words are more 'loving' now than using decorative elements on a scrapbook page? Does she remember where she started in this industry, at all? Honestly, she needs to take the stick out of her a$s and stop taking her "documenting" so da#n seriously!!!
"And that's the point of all of this. We will each be individually inspired to do what works best for us." (I'm betting that a lot of people who want new PL collections will be *inspired* to look elsewhere for them.)
I really can't imagine what it would be like to have a face-to-face conversation with someone who thinks like this. Does someone so far-gone into their "influencer" persona ever say or write ANYTHING authentic, ever? It is like watching one of those trashy reality tv shows, isn't it??I just briefly “followed” her in order to view her story she just posted. I laughed out loud when the woman at the end (the one sitting in the massage chair) said BH this and BH that. I thought she was saying “bee-yotch” After my third eye roll, I unfollowed BH. You don't have to follow, you just have to be on the overview for their profile and click on the profile image (there is a story there if there is a ring around the photo).
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Post by hop2 on Jan 9, 2020 12:20:37 GMT
Just read comments from the Chelsea person on Becky's Instagram...way to tell it to Becky on how most of the people feel about how she is "cultivating" her business. But obviously, Becky is totally ignoring the advice. did not see what was said
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Post by nicolep on Jan 9, 2020 13:22:07 GMT
Just read comments from the Chelsea person on Becky's Instagram...way to tell it to Becky on how most of the people feel about how she is "cultivating" her business. But obviously, Becky is totally ignoring the advice. did not see what was said Yay her!! I am omw to work but will share screenshots in a bit for anyone who can't see them on IG.
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Post by refugeepea on Jan 9, 2020 16:29:28 GMT
One thing I've noticed about influencers who say "cultivate" "document" "contemplate" and all of the other hokey words out there is that they have been very very fortunate. You nailed it! I will say it again, I truly hate this is how she portrays LDS members. The whole Mormon mommy instagram is a clique liking what the rest of the clique does, not the entire membership! Never in my life will I ever be able to take a month off, go on a vacation, and take time to find myself. Hell, even a week will never happen.
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