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Illumination and Defiance

Illumination and Defiance

Laurie ― http://illuminationanddefiance.blogspot.com

Lifestyle blog about a woman in her early 30's that is getting married (eventually) that is plus-sized and deciding to share the change of fashion and life.

Avg. Rating: 4.9 out of 5.0 ∙ 3 Reviews ∙ 7 Followers

Listed: Jan 20, 2011

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Illumination and Defiance ― This is the post that I have been putting off. I knew when I finished with my vacation post I would then need to move on to the major event that happened in my. ∙ That is right, heart break. Heart break or broken still does not seem like...

Tags: Break-up, Valentine's, Heart Break

Laurie ― 13 weeks ago

Good-Bye Paradise - Part 2. Hello home.

Good-Bye Paradise - Part 2. Hello home.

Illumination and Defiance ― That start of the trip report starts way back here. ∙ On the way out of Yosemite (via 41) we had to pass the overlook again and this time even though it was Memorial Day we found parking very easily. ∙ Looking down at the road...

Tags: Sonic, Yosemite National Park, Wawona

Laurie ― 15 weeks ago

Good-bye Paradise - Part 1

Good-bye Paradise - Part 1

Illumination and Defiance ― Our last day in Yosemite had finally arrived. When I woke-up I was task oriented because I knew that I had to make breakfast, do the dishes, get myself ready, pack-up the car to check-out by 11 a.m. I did sleep in a little later than I had been, ...

Tags: Yosemite National Park

Laurie ― 15 weeks ago

The Last Night

Illumination and Defiance ― After the bus ride from the raft trip, they dropped us off back at the start where we turned in our life vests. My dad only was wearing these water shoes which were not the best to walk around in so he walked back to the camp while I stayed and ...

Tags: Yosemite National Park, Housekeeping Camp

Laurie ― 16 weeks ago

On / In The Water

On / In The Water

Illumination and Defiance ― After they strapped me into my very sexy life vest, we watched the presentation of how to paddle (for those that did not know) and what to avoid. They explained that this was more of relaxed version of rafting than you might have seen. ∙ ...

Tags: Yosemite National Park, Rafting

Laurie ― 32 weeks ago

Day 5 - On The River We Shall Go

Day 5 - On The River We Shall Go

Illumination and Defiance ― By the end of the trip cereal and coffee were all I could muster. ∙ Starbucks instant coffee Via was very tasty and since I had leftover packets (thank you Costco pack) I used them when I got home over making a whole pot of coffee. ...

Tags: Yosemite National Park, Bridalveil Falls, Rafting, Vacation

Laurie ― 32 weeks ago

Day 4 - Part 2

Illumination and Defiance ― After the walk I had decided that you guys should see the bathrooms (well, the girl's at least). This is just where the toilets and sinks are, but they are nice considering we are in a wilderness. ∙ They are missing something...dryers or...

Tags: Bbq, Yosemite National Park, Housekeeping Camp

Laurie ― 32 weeks ago

Yosemite - Day 4

Yosemite - Day 4

Illumination and Defiance ― There was no real plan for the day, but we still had not been to places that we would normally visit if we only had a day. ∙ Breakfast of cereal, bacon, eggs and the essential coffee. ∙ We took the short walk to the shuttle bus and...

Tags: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Falls

Laurie ― 41 weeks ago

Yosemite - Day 3 continued

Yosemite - Day 3 continued

Illumination and Defiance ― After lunch I had to take a picture of my water. Mono lake supplies Los Angeles with water so I am very thankful for this lake. ∙ See you in the shower later. ∙ Back the way we came. ∙ Such beautiful landscape. ∙ It ...

Tags: Yosemite National Park

Laurie ― 41 weeks ago

Yosemite - Day 3. Gourmet we will go.

Yosemite - Day 3. Gourmet we will go.

Illumination and Defiance ― I promise these Yosemite updates will come a lot faster. Been working on other things, so I need to share with you the rest of the trip and then new stuff. Yay! ∙ Our cabin number, this was actually the back "door". Since there are no real...

Tags: Yosemite National Park, Tioga Gas Mart, Tenaya Lake, Whoa Nelli Deli

Laurie ― 41 weeks ago

Happy Independence Day (Cont. Yosemite)

Happy Independence Day (Cont. Yosemite)

Illumination and Defiance ― Happy 4th of July everyone. Being a holiday that we celebrate our nation's independence it is probably a good choice to do another post about one of our national parks. ∙ When I left off we had just gone up to lower Yosemite falls. It was...

Tags: Yosemite National Park, Housekeeping Camp

Laurie ― 45 weeks ago

Yosemite - Day 2 (part 4)

Yosemite - Day 2 (part 4)

Illumination and Defiance ― The first full day at Yosemite National Park was Monday, May 21st. ∙ I was exhausted from traveling and the excitement of the trip so I did not set an alarm, but I knew about what time I wanted to wake-up. At 7:00am the shower house opened ...

Tags: Yosemite National Park

Laurie ― 46 weeks ago

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