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Goldfish Kiss

A RAD BLOG BY REBEKAH STEEN.

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  • Found an old palm tree pic

    February 2, 2017December 12, 2018

    Found an old palm tree pic, and figured it looked lonely. So, I slapped on a few letters to let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

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  • “Be kind whenever possible. It is

    November 10, 2016December 12, 2018

    “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” ~Dalai Lama. …Mic drop.

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  • Yes. Life is crazy, yet oh

    March 28, 2016December 12, 2018

    Yes. Life is crazy, yet oh so fun. And I need a good helmet, because the ride is full of yet another twist.  We are moving. Again.  Yup. My husband accepted a new job, so

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  • Because a dog at the beach

    July 24, 2015December 12, 2018

    Because a dog at the beach with a tennis ball is pretty much the happiest, most carefree, life is amazing, and even the simplest things are reason enough to roll around in the sand, splash

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  • I interrupted my beach walk for

    June 21, 2015December 12, 2018

    I interrupted my beach walk for some sand lettering. Vitamin Sea. I need it’s nutrients daily. 

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  • I happened to write this while

    June 11, 2015December 12, 2018

    I happened to write this while having clean, flat ironed hair. I feel like such a traitor.  So here’s some messy hair inspiration. AKA some do’s I must do ASAP… A huge thank you to

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  • You can always find something to

    January 20, 2015December 12, 2018

    You can always find something to love, when sitting on the beach. Coral pieces and broken shells included. Pearl Love // Long Lost Jewelry

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  • I was trying to think of

    December 30, 2014December 12, 2018

    I was trying to think of some inspirational saying to go on this photo. But I couldn’t. So, I figured it’s about time I slap my tagline on something. Don’t be a beach. Go to

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  • Sand hand lettering. One of life’s

    October 28, 2014December 12, 2018

    Sand hand lettering. One of life’s greatest art forms. In my opinion. La vie est belle. Indeed.

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  • Four. More. Days. Can. Not. Wait

    October 22, 2014December 12, 2018

    Four. More. Days. Can. Not. Wait. *More art aqui

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  • To all the salty ladies out

    August 8, 2014December 12, 2018

    To all the salty ladies out there… Splash around, jump around, wave your hands, or just do whatever it is you feel like doing.  Have a great day, -Rebekah

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  • When I don’t know what to

    March 27, 2014December 12, 2018

    When I don’t know what to post, I look at Moorea pics. Eau yeah…that water was amazing.

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  • Happy National Margarita Day. Yum.Yes. I

    February 22, 2014December 12, 2018

    Happy National Margarita Day. Yum. Yes. I might’ve written this after having a few…

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  • I warmed things up a bit

    February 20, 2014December 12, 2018

    I warmed things up a bit. Remember to look up and smile. Especially if coconut trees are in sight.

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  • Well, if the past 6 months

    January 17, 2014December 12, 2018

    Well, if the past 6 months or so haven’t been crazy enough, I am moving (again), because of my husband’s job (again)…to a crazy ‘ol city called Los Angeles. The city of Angeles, you just

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    Finally nailed the messy hair one eye covered shot Finally nailed the messy hair one eye covered shot…then of course, took six days to get the nerves to post it. 🖤 #goodlighting #mermaidshag
    My husband and I decided to go on a hike to do som My husband and I decided to go on a hike to do something special for our 15th wedding anniversary yesterday, and nature dished up some glorious conditions. ❄️☀️🏔️ Cheers to hiking, and if there’s snow and sunshine, consider it icing on the cake. ❄️💚 #whataday #rattlesnakeledge #pnwonderland
    Here are a few painting to (hopefully) brighten up Here are a few painting to (hopefully) brighten up your scrolling today. Zoom in for the details - that’s the fun, messy, watercolor is so cool, couldn’t do that again if I tried, part. Yay art. 🎨🧡☀️ #goldfishkissart #watercolor #livecolorfully goldfishkissgoods.com
    I rarely read my poems out loud. But there’s one I rarely read my poems out loud. But there’s one I did read to myself after I finished it and couldn’t make it through without getting choked up. Well, it took about five tries to do this voiceover without a voice crack. But…mission accomplished. It’s the second poem in my book, and is called “if you ask me”  Hope you like it. 

Kind of impressed how the captions picked up almost every word correctly in spite of my tendency to mumble. 

#sunnythoughtsforsaltysouls ⬅️Google the title “sunny thoughts for salty souls” to find the book online. Or the link is in my bio, too. #poetry #poems #goldfishkisswriting
    We all wear so many different hats these days, got We all wear so many different hats these days, gotta love when one of them involves flowers. 🧡🌴 #itsametaphor #thinkwarmthoughts
    So, I published a book. It was a big goal of mine So, I published a book. It was a big goal of mine last year to finally take all of my favorite poems that I've written over the past decade or so, and compile them all into a book.

I started the "project" in May, and finally hit publish on December 14, 2022. 

The whole goal was this: I really wanted my poems, paired with some favorite photos and illustrations together in one tangible spot before they got lost in the noise of the internet and social media world. Which is getting noisier and more abyss-like by the day. And I think it all came together at just the right time. I still want to try out 30 more cover design options, but my husband reminded me it's the inside that counts, and after flipping through it one final time, he was right.

Self-publishing is a trip, one I definitely am grateful I took.

Sunny Thoughts For Salty Souls: Poems, Thoughts, and Photos for a Quick Escape or Word hug. By Rebekah Steen. (Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million and hopefully more and more independent bookstores, shops, and beach boutiques soon.) 

Felt really good to type that. Yay books. ☀️🌴🧡

#sunnythoughtsforsaltysouls #selfpublishing #poems (I used @ingramsparkbooks so hopefully it’s easy for you to get a copy of it anywhere on the globe - just google the title.)

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