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Goldfish Kiss

A RAD BLOG BY REBEKAH STEEN.

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  • Yup. This shall be my uniform

    October 2, 2014December 12, 2018

    Yup. This shall be my uniform, for the next few months.  So, if you see a gal on the beach wearing a fringe jacket, plaid shirt, torn up cutoffs ( with a bikini underneath it all too

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  • I firmly believe that some random

    July 18, 2014December 12, 2018

    I firmly believe that some random things in life are mood lifters. Party Pants are no exception. Think of them as mood lifters with an elastic waistband. Or, pants that make you happy. At least

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  • Every Thursday, for over a year

    July 10, 2014December 12, 2018

    Every Thursday, for over a year now, I’ve been writing a column over at swell.com titled SWELLivin. (I’ve shared a few posts over here too.) It’s kind of a healthy living column, without being a healthy

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  • I’ve seen a certain quote circulating

    February 28, 2014December 12, 2018

    I’ve seen a certain quote circulating around a lot lately. I don’t know who said it, but it is a 100% certified, amazing truth. “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”

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  • Never wake a sleeping beach bum. 

    February 21, 2014December 12, 2018

    Never wake a sleeping beach bum.  Bottoms: Aqui + Tank: Aqui

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  • About seven years ago, I made

    January 10, 2014December 12, 2018

    About seven years ago, I made a huge decision that really changed the way I viewed working out. I decided to workout for my health, instead of looks. It was one of the best decisions

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  • Running in the rain is one

    November 8, 2013December 12, 2018

    Running in the rain is one of my favorite past times. It really is like exercise, therapy, and a shower, all balled up into one refreshing amazing experience. Actually, if you think about it, running

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  • Although it’s not all palm trees

    November 3, 2013December 12, 2018

    Although it’s not all palm trees and turquoise water these days, my little instagram squares are still pretty fun. (And cute, now that I have a pup.) Follow @goldfish_kiss don’t forget the _ some gal

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  • Fringe. Glorious fringe. I shall rock

    October 14, 2013December 12, 2018

    Fringe. Glorious fringe. I shall rock on.  It’s time for a haiku devoted to my favorite clothing adornment (other than pompoms).  What makes us shimmy, and release inner-rockstars? Fringe. Glorious fringe.  Rvca Jacket + Sbicca boots  a’

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  • If you think about it, there’s

    October 10, 2013December 12, 2018

    If you think about it, there’s a lot to love, all around.  It’s crazy how negative our mindsets can be, so here’s a little tip. Stop sometime today, look up, around you, close your eyes,

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  • And suddenly, not being able to

    September 24, 2013December 12, 2018

    And suddenly, not being able to go barefoot year round has become a bit more bearable. Reef Boots from swell.com // Aila Blue Pancho, and some flash tats. Boom. Bring it on fall. 

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  • SWELLivin. I’m thrilled to be contributing

    April 19, 2013December 12, 2018

    SWELLivin. I’m thrilled to be contributing a weekly health/fitness/life is good post over at Swell.com, titled SWELLivin. I’ll be sure to post a few of the pics every now and then over here, but regardless,

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  • Dream Beach Bag. Resort Radness.

    January 11, 2013December 12, 2018

    There’s so much radness out there in the world right now, I can hardly contain myself. But given that I am on a spending freeze for the next month (or two) to compensate from last

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  • Bundled up. Kind of.

    November 22, 2012December 12, 2018

    Believe it or not. Sometimes it’s too cold to run around in just a bikini and coverup in Hawaii. Yes, I can count the days that happens a year on my hands. But it happens.

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  • Dream Beach Bag. Beachin’ Summer.

    June 23, 2012December 12, 2018

    Warning: There are some lovely beach bag items out there. Ones that will make you look put together even though you just rolled out of bed, and good news…they cost less, actually way less, than

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    Artist, fashion enthusiast with a small closet & massive fan of all things beach/nature
    🎨 Art = @goldfish_kiss_art

    It’s rad jacket and Blublocker season, baby. 😎🧡 It’s rad jacket and Blublocker season, baby. 😎🧡
    Missing the ocean with every ounce of my soul, but Missing the ocean with every ounce of my soul, but it helps having a lake a few hours away that sure looks like an ocean. 🛶🐾❤️ 

Narrow cottage lined roads have the best light.✨💚

Hot mess status activated. 😎

 Glassy conditions, time for a swim. 

Stellar spot on the morning walk. ✌🏼☀️ #lakemichigan
    Here’s the last painting I did before I packed up Here’s the last painting I did before I packed up my office…and I haven’t touched a brush since. Feels weird, but the break helped get lots of ideas brewin’ now, too. 🎨🧡 Life’s a beach. Embrace the mess and get the tattoo. #goldfishkissart #watercolor #radart 

“Forever a beach” 8x8 watercolor on paper. It’s in le shop.
    Well, in life update news, we moved to Michigan. T Well, in life update news, we moved to Michigan. Two days after saying goodbye to Kili, I said bye to beach life, felt like a chapter of life I loved was slammed shut, and all the air and motivation was knocked out of me. Changes like this take time, and the idea of ever being truly settled in is a bit foreign to me. But, you just have to look for the little glimmers in ordinary days (what’s in all these pics), be present, get out and about, and choose joy while also giving those tears permission to flow. Ok, and say hi to every dog I can, while holding onto summer as long as I can, too. But I hear Fall is next level up here. 🧡

So, if you’ve been following me for a while, life’s taken us many places. I feel like I’m part chameleon and part lone wolf by now, and we will see what this new season brings. I have a feeling Lake Michigan and the upper peninsula will be my happy place, so hopefully we’ll make it out there a bunch. Life’s crazy. Wear a helmet and thank goodness for Facebook marketplace. And that I didn’t give away all my cold weather gear.
    Well, I had to say goodbye to my best four-legged Well, I had to say goodbye to my best four-legged friend, then to life at the beach in a matter of a few days. Life’s been heavy, full of random ugly cries, a bit of a blur, and my brain fog is at capacity, all while having one too many tabs open, too.

But I did manage to scribble down some journal thoughts before the move, and wanted to share. I love these things.

I’ll post a bunch of final beach pics and about life in our new location soon. But for now, I’m just taking it one day at a time.

Or in this case, page. Hope they’re somewhat legible. 🌊❤️‍🩹🖊️ #goldfishkisswriting #thoughts
    How do you sum up an incredible life in few slides How do you sum up an incredible life in few slides and words…I can’t. This loss is such a deep hurt, and the love is so pure. Kili pup, I miss you, and my heart is so damn heavy. Run wild, run free, soak up the sun, steal all the pizza, and find all the sticks and tennis balls, my best four legged friend. ❤️‍🩹🐾 

Kili Steen 2013 - 2026
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