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What happens when you e fun out of strength and resilience!!!
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Creating Frida Kahlo Inspired Art. Art doesn’t ask for perfection. It just asks for presence..
I was in agony, when I made this, not the poetic kind. The real kind. The kind that makes you forget what day it is. The kind that doesn’t care if you’re sitting at your art desk or curled up on the sofa. It’s always there. But so is the need to create something. Sometimes…
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Unseen, Unheard, Unbreakable: The Truth About Chronic Pain
Unseen, Unheard, Unbreakable: The Truth About Chronic Pain”—An unfiltered look at the silent struggles of chronic pain warriors. Explore the emotional toll, the fight for understanding, and what it truly means to live with pain that never ends. #ChronicPain #PainAdvocate #FibromyalgiaAwareness
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Living in a World of Invisible Battles: A 4-Part mini series on the Mind, Body, and Modern Science. My truth… (Part 4 – Modern Research)
**Modern Research: Reveals the Blurred Boundaries Between Body and Mind in Chronic Pain** Modern Research Chronic conditions like osteoarthritis and persistent nerve pain serve as a constant reminder that the boundaries between body and mind blur in profound and sometimes challenging ways. When chronic pain takes root, it doesn’t live solely in aching joints—it permeates…
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Living in a World of Invisible Battles: A 4-Part mini series on the Mind, Body, and Modern Science. (part 3 – The Reality)
My Reality: Navigating the Chaos of Symptoms from Chronic Health Conditions. Osteoarthritis Fibromyalgia Menopause & Under Active Thyroid Each condition weaves its own thread into the fabric of my life, creating a tapestry of pain and unpredictable flare-ups that I have to re learn to navigate every single day. Read on for more information about…
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Living in a World of Invisible Battles: A 4-Part mini series on the Mind, Body, and Modern Science. (Part 2 – The Battlefield)
My Life with Chronic Conditions: A Battle on Every Front when trying to explain the Complexities of Multiple Illnesses. Living with chronic nerve pain isn’t just about the physical discomfort—it’s a full-time battle that affects my body, mind, and emotions. Every day, I navigate a maze of overlapping disorders that make even the simplest tasks…
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Living in a World of Invisible Battles: A 4-Part mini series on the Mind, Body, and Modern Science. (Part 1 – Life Now)
Living With Osteoarthritis in My Spine: A Candid Reflection A few weeks ago, I went out on my own for the very last time. I had been confronted again by the relentless battle of debilitating pain. I wallowed in what seemed like hopelessness for days. Then, I chose to embrace my truth. I decided to…
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Mondrian and Hilma af Klint Fusion Art: Contrasting Elements
For my final art piece in the “paint like a pro” art course, we were tasked with selecting our favourite artist to imitate. I found myself torn between Mondrian and Hilma af Klint, so I opted to blend the styles of both. Since I couldn’t locate any existing examples of this fusion, I delved deep…
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When an attempt to get out of the house fails soooo badly, why would I do it again?
10am I’m going”out out!!!!!” Now when “I” say “I’m going out out” it means I’m going to a “shop”, not out for the day shopping!!! I’m going to one shop, possibly two, will have to see how I feel after the first one.. Brian’s taking me to the Range, he’s going to pick up some…
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Why do bad things happen to good people!!!!
Sitting here embossing stupid gold hearts for my latest project/course, whilst my world is imploding behind me, having your future in the hands of others is not a nice feeling… Our “fresh start” has been ruined by actions of others, meanwhile we’re frozen in time unable to move forward… waiting for “the powers that be”…
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Day 8 – 31-day art diet for January – The Observer
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Day 7 – 31-day art diet for January – The Observer
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Day 6 – 31-day art diet for January – The Observer
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Day 5 – 31-day art diet for January – The Observer
No Descriptions, No Explanations.. Other than to say I’ve just realised my “scheduled” posts haven’t actually “scheduled” all my blog posts… I really do hate technology… so instead of being on Day 9 by now, I’m only on Day 5.. Urghhhhhhh…
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Day 4 – 31-day art diet for January – The Observer
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Day 3 – 31-day art diet for January – The Observer
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Saw my surgeon today, more bleak news, good job I’ve got a sense of humour!!!!!
Saw my surgeon today, cervical steroid injection 8 weeks ago, today was a follow up… I saw improvement for two weeks, before symptoms came back. Surgeon told me today that I now have 3 (not 2) cervical discs that are moderately protruding into my spinal column and that I need a three level spinal fusion…
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Day 2 – 31-day art diet for January – The Observer
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31-day art diet for January – The Observer
Thought I’d do my own version of this for January, but I’ll share one piece of my own artwork a day, no hashtags, no explanations.. sometimes it may be a zoomed image of a section of my abstract art I love, a collage or even a video, whatever takes my fancy… Full article below 👇…
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2024 Here we go again, another year 😮💨
2 years of growing out the bleach, end up looking like a shaggy dog!!!! Brief update on the year to come… I am now home educating Olivia (age 12), as confident and as positive I am, I am also very aware of what a huge responsibility this is. Looking forward to the challenges that lie…
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“Unleashing Creativity: A Beginner’s Guide to Mixed Media Art on Social Media”
Mixed media art is a captivating and versatile form of artistic expression that combines a variety of materials, techniques, and mediums to create unique and visually stunning pieces. In this blog post, we’re going to take a journey into the enchanting realm of mixed media art, and discover why it’s gaining so much popularity on…
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My First Mixed Media Self Portrait Collage
I was referred to an organisation called “Artshape” 3 years ago through the pain clinic, they run lots of different online art classes from fine art to mixed media, aimed at supporting people with mental health and/or chronic pain. I’m a mixed media girl at heart… and before I started doing #karencampbell courses I’d never…
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Grunge, Grime & Glitches week 2 of my mixed media art course….
vm.tiktok.com/ZMYxsKMcE/ Week 2 – Grunge, Grime and Glitches This is no 3. I love the depth I’ve been able to create with this piece.. Omg I loved this week, we look at the work of #koreygulbrandson who is an established abstract painter, located in Portland, Oregon. He creates texture with raised areas and scragfito, using…
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STEAM PUNK ART JOURNAL – PART 2
Moving on from Part 1 https://flutterbuysbycaz.wordpress.com/2022/10/22/steampunk-art-journal/ I’m so excited to share part 2 of my steam punk journal with you… Find it here on Tiktok. 🤩🤩🤩 and this is the inside 🤩🤩🤩 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 Hope you enjoy it as much as I do, it’s currently at an exhibition in Artspace – Cinderford, but I can’t wait…
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STEAMPUNK ART JOURNAL
I’ve recently been doing some online art courses over zoom through the organisation ArtSpace – Cinderford… My latest course is Shiney Happy People with Warren Day. In this course we will be using a variety of metallic media and materials such as gold leaf, metallic papers, metallic paints, and associated techniques, we will explore the…
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Harsh Reality Of Life Part 2
Or should I say the ‘shit storm that is my life’ Found out a few weeks ago that my fusion spine surgery has been moved from the 10th Nov to the 24th Nov. I know that’s only 2 weeks but they also told me to expect more delays as the NHS have been having to…
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Art blogs are my way of registering my existence in this world….
After searching for the answer to “where do I fit in this world?” I realised the question I should have been asking was “where does the world fit into my life?” I’ve recently just finished another Art Course… The Power Of Art, which is run by Artshape, they are an amazing organisation who I’ve found…
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My guide to “How to accomplish almost nothing in one morning”
Never ceases to amaze me how I can get so little done over a vast amount of time. I usually blame the pain and the drugs, but I’m starting to think that the following 👇👇 is just what “me” as an adult looks like. Read on if you have 2 mins to spare and you’ve…
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Found out this week that I need Multi Level Spinal Fusion surgery in the coming weeks, after 2 years of suffering… but I still found it in me to take part in my Mixed Media Texture Course 🤩🤩
I was expecting to be told I needed surgery, but was assuming it would be keyhole decompression, to release the pressure off my spinal cord. I wasn’t prepared to be told, I was having a metal cage in my back to stabilise my spine, through a 6″ cut and a 3-4 hour surgery. I’ve been…
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Making Mixed Media Collage Part 2
I finished this last week, but totally forgot to upload the finished piece.. I used a gloss decoupage medium to seal the images which gave it a lovely wax effect finished. After lots of different versions I finally settled on this, so happy with the way it turned out. #collageart #mixedmediaart #stencilart #acrylicart #pastelart #textureart…
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Making mixed media collages – Part 1
I’ve been wanting to try collages for a long long time, today I finally started, this is my first draft attempt. Need to glue it down and possibly change it completely!!! I’ve been gathering old and new magazines, newspapers and cutting pieces out for a while now, I’m super organised, putting everything in file folders…
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The Hidden Dangers Of Living With Chronic Pain
Coping with a chronic illness is going to be a tough time for most people, that much should be no surprise. However, aside from the symptom of … The Hidden Dangers Of Living With Chronic Pain Fascinating article, I can resonate with every aspect, it’s so hard trying to find your way through each day.…
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Healing myself through Art
I’m becoming more and more aware of how art positively impacts our mental health. I’ve had the worst two years of my life so far and there has been some tough competition for that statement in my life time. I’ve had to give up my business and declare myself as disabled. I took part in…
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The hard choices of living with chronic pain!!! has left me feeling very torn this morning!!!
To outsiders, looking in, it looks like your sitting on your arse feeling sorry for yourself, what they don’t see is the fecking trauma that is going on inside your head!!! My body and mind want me to have a long soak in the bath and stay in my pjs on the sofa with a…
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Caz Morgan – Can Art and Chronic Pain Really Exist Together?? Hell!! Yeah they can!!!!: 2022
I’ve decided to try and blog regularly for a while, a permanent record for myself of how my daily living is deteriorating, not to be morbid, but to tell it like it is, how living as a Chronic Pain Survivor, impacts my life and takes over most days, but also to hopefully see when if…
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The Harsh Reality of Life!!!
MORNING EVENING Good Days v Bad Days I want to share/document what happened to me this morning, in an attempt to process and cope with how I’m still feeling hours later and also, to share some sort of good news for a change, because it did start off ok, first I felt confused, the a…
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My journey with #chronicillness and how I use #artthearpy to survive
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What else was I going to do, when finding myself home alone for a week 😂😂
vm.tiktok.com/ZMLgR4Tho/ My 11 year old went to stay with her big sister for a week, my partner couldn’t come home as he had #covid due to me being #vunerable. So I had the house to myself. I got out all my #craft supplies and let my #imagination run wild. Bringing a whole lot of colour…
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Check out my Pinterest for all my creations… old and new
pin.it/gSI0lif Check out my Pinterest page to see all of my creations.
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Different crafts I’ve been trying since having to get up work…. Part 6..
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“One Of A Kind” Resin Sculpture Art & Jewellery – From GlamourBox – Caz Morgan
“One Of A Kind” Resin Sculpture Art & Jewellery – From GlamourBox – Caz Morgan — Read on caz310.blogspot.com/2022/02/surviving-chronic-pain-only-way-i-know.html
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Chronic Pain Survivor of 20 Years…
Last year, I was referred to my local pain clinic to help me cope with the stress physically and emotionally of living with spinal nerve compression. I was a little sceptical at first, as I’ve been managing my pain and pacing myself for years. I was also feeling very anxious of having to be on…
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My Lockdown Creations 🥰
Really happy with how this turned out. I remember my mum painting since I was little, her paintings were always amazing. I’ve picked up a paintbrush a few times over the years, but it’s never really clicked before. So imagine my shock when it did this time. I’m living with chronic pain from osteoarthritis, stenosis…
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Painting through Pain!!
Painting My Way Through Pain !!!!!!!!! So I find myself at the mercy again with the tablet box again. I’ve had to increase my gabapentin, for my spinal pain 🤯 side effects aren’t fun, so looking forward to them wearing off in the next few weeks, although I’ve had significant improvement on the pain, so…
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Making my home more homely, making it my own!!!
I’ve recently moved into a lovely new home, but I’ve only just started making it my own.. been in too much pain with spinal stenosis, that I hadn’t got round to making it my own.. I love craft, I’ve accepted that I’m never going to make money from it, so I decided at some point…
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Introducing Bert & Bertha.. A couple of game old birds with a love for cabaret & gin.. growing old “disgracefully” together 🥰
Loved making these two characters!! They really brighten up the house, and make us smile every time we walk past them.. I made Bert & Bertha over the first and third lockdowns. I used materials that I already had in my craft supplies. I live with chronic pain from Spinal stenosis, every day is a…
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“One Of A Kind” Resin Sculpture Art & Jewellery – From GlamourBox – Caz Morgan
Resin Sculpture Art One Of A Kind Caz Morgan — Read on caz310.blogspot.com/ #jewellerydesigner #makersgonnamake #handmadejewellery #inspiremyinstagram #smallbusiness #handmadeisbetter #shopsmall #jewelrybox #handcraftedjewelry #supportthemakers #jewelryartist #handmadebusiness #oneofakindjewelry #jewellerymaker #jewelrymaker #handmadewithlove #handmadegifts #jewelryart #ourmakerlife #uniquejewelry #elegantjewelry #styleoftheday #creativehappylife #thehandmadeparade #jewelrygram #jewelleryaddict #designermaker #jewelleryblogger #jewelryblogger
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Why are koi fish so popular – What do they signify?
Feng shui, a spiritual form of organization and placement of objects, says that having the spirit of the koi near you will attract good luck, fortune, and spiritual benefits. And nurses try to achieve a sense of balance in the sometimes chaotic hospital environment with koi scrubs. Working in the health care industry, scrubs are…
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✨ Colour Popping Statement Necklaces ✨
Vibrant Bold Colours Simple But Provocative Deisgns Statement Jewellery I make all my jewellery myself, using non-toxic resin Handcrafted, Artisan Statement Necklaces Find my full range here👇👇 Etsy Can also be worn to help with Anxiety… “Fidget” jewellery is being worn by women all over the world as a distraction aid for anxiety. When your…
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The Best thing about making my own jewellery, are the ones I make just for me 😘
Colour Popping Statement Jewellery You can find my full range of handmade artisan jewellery here 👇 Etsy.com I really do love wearing my own jewellery, it’s taken me a long time to be comfortable taking #selfies, I’m getting there slowly.. hope you enjoy looking at my pieces, any/all feedback always welcome!!! You can also find…
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7 Ways Good Feeling Jewellery Can Improve Your Life
If you’ve ever grown tired of your usual apparel, wearing different jewelry can help lift you out of that funk. With different pieces and pairings of jewelry, you can dress up the same outfit to achieve a multitude of looks. Click below for the full article… 7 Ways good feelings jewellery can improve your life..…
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Oceanic Wave Resin Sculpture Bowl Aqua Blue/Gold Bring the essence of the sea into your home
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Introducing My Latest Collection “Candy Love” Festival Collection
‘Jewellery has the power to be the one little thing, that makes you feel unique’ “Elizabeth Taylor” ✨ Introducing ✨ “Candy Love” http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlutterBuysCaz Festival Collection Bright, Vibrant, Neon, Unique “One Of A Kind” Colours “I make all my jewellery myself, taking every care and attention to ensure a top quality original piece” All My Resin…
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Oceanic Wave Resin Sculpture Bowl
“One Of A Kind” Hand Crafted Pieces. Little sparkles of ideas, turned into reality. That’s why I love ART. Endless Ideas of Imagination, Creativity, Fun, Magic! “Oceanic Wave” Oceanic Wave “Oceanic Wave” Resin Sculpture Bowl Aqua Blue & Gold Materials Used – Non Toxic Resin With Diamonte & Iridescent Glitter 26cm x 18cm 10cm Buy…
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Lockdown Activities – Dragon Eggs & Harry Potter Wands For My Grandsons & A Stained Glass Butterfly Sun Catcher For My Mum
https://caz310.blogspot.com/2020/06/activities-dragon-eggs-harry-potter.html “One Of A Kind” Resin Sculpture Art & Jewellery – From GlamourBox – Caz Morgan “One Of A Kind” Resin Sculpture Art & Jewellery – From GlamourBox – Caz Morgan “One Of A Kind” Hand Crafted Pieces. Little sparkles of ideas, turned into reality. That’s why I love RESIN ART. Endless Ideas of Imagination,…
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“Heaven & Earth” Summer Collection Long Leather Necklace Resin Pendant & Earrings
Excited to share this item from my #etsy shop: Handmade Long Line Resin Necklace & Earrings from my Summer Collection “Heaven and Earth” Choose from green black pink or brown leather cord http://www.etsy.com/shop/oneofakindcazmorgan “One Of A Kind” Hand Crafted Pieces. Little sparkles of ideas, turned into reality. That’s why I love ART. Endless Ideas of…
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“Heaven & Earth” Summer Collection Long Leather Necklace Resin Pendant & Earrings
Excited to share this item from my #etsy shop: Handmade Long Line Resin Necklace & Earrings from my Summer Collection “Heaven and Earth” Choose from green black pink or brown leather cord http://www.etsy.com/shop/oneofakindcazmorgan http://www.facebook.com/flutter.buys “One Of A Kind” Hand Crafted Pieces. Little sparkles of ideas, turned into reality. That’s why I love ART. Endless Ideas…
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“Heaven & Earth” Summer Collection Long Leather Necklace Resin Pendant & Earrings Set
http://www.etsy.com/shop/oneofakindcazmorgan Excited to share this item from my #etsy shop: Handmade Long Line Resin Necklace & Earrings from my Summer Collection “Heaven and Earth” Choose from green black pink or brown leather cord http://www.facebook.com/flutter.buys http://www.instagram.com/glamour.box.caz.morgan “One Of A Kind” Hand Crafted Pieces. Little sparkles of ideas, turned into reality. That’s why I love ART. Endless…
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Say Hello To ”Bertha” She’s A Game “Ole” Bird With A Passion For Cabaret & Gin, Step By Step Guide On How I Made Her 👇👇👇
caz310.blogspot.com/2020/05/introducing-bertha-shes-game-ole-bird.html LOCKDOWN FUN Bert I made Berth March 2020, during our first lockdown, I’d never made anything like this before, so spent a long, long time of Pinterest. I made my own air dry clay, master paper mache and only used materials I had in my craft supplies, mainly because it was near on impossible…
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The last 25 years of my life, broken down into 4 paragraphs…. if only this was the whole story 🤔
I’m starting my CBD oil journey for the very first time tomorrow morning.. I have purchased the 10 day trial.. I’ve had fibro for 15 years, but I was left disabled by having undiagnosed sacroiliac joint dysfunction (my pelvis was out of alignment by millimetres) which happened 25 years ago, when I had my daughter..…
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Kindness Is FREE
Kindness is free…. Have you ever walked through a car park and saw a woman crying in her car, not sobbing, but clearly saddened.. I was that woman 30 mins ago.. I’ve been so poorly lately, one thing after another.. so generally run down.. came out of Tesco after buying Brian a new razor for…
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Working Full Time for Avon has quite literally “changed my life” 🥰🥰
flutterbuysbycaz Working Full Time for Avon has quite literally “changed my life” 🥰🥰
