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Around This Time 30 years Ago

January 24, 2025 Shaun Bradford

I haven’t shared much about my daughter’s upcoming 30th birthday lately, but I haven’t forgotten about her big day—which she says is also mine and that I should buy myself a small cake and celebrate too. Y’all, I just love her!🥰

The first picture is from my surprise baby shower, which the ladies from work had planned for me. As you can see, I have pink and blue balloons. I had decided I wanted the sex of my baby to be a surprise, so I had no clue what I was having. They were very creative in finding gender-neutral baby items. I was so blessed to have their friendship and support.

The next ones were taken days before I went into labor. I was working my last set of mid-shifts (10 PM – 6 AM). I remember telling my coworker, Tim, that my mucus plug had come out before I came on shift. When I tell you that chain smoker smoked more cigarettes than he’d ever smoked during a shift. Baby, he was so nervous.😂 I ended up going into labor my first night off. Crazy but good memories.☺️

By this time, I was tired. I couldn’t even tie my boots on my own. Had to wait until I got on shift for help. My coworkers were so sweet.

On the wall behind me were pictures of astronaut crews that had stopped through. They loved flying into Eglin. Ft. Walton Beach/Destin, Florida, then was nothing like it is today, so I imagine they come in more often now.

I think about all the pictures I took back then, and I didn’t even have a cell phone. Well, I had one—a big, bulky one that plugged into the car—but not like I have today, with easy access to my camera. So, it amazes me that I always kept a camera with me. Wow! I was very intentional about documenting my pregnancy. Pretty cool!😌

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September 20, 2014

September 20, 2023 Shaun Bradford

This was me nine years ago. I really wish I knew what I was thinking at that moment. I know what I was thinking on that particular day because it’s written in my journal. But, what was I thinking when I took the selfie? What was I feeling? They say a picture is worth a thousand words; but is it?

Shaun

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Mother’s Day Weekend

May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 Shaun Bradford

Here’s a recap of my Mother’s Day weekend:

Saturday, I spent the day with one of my sisters in Mobile. We had a late lunch at Roosters in downtown Mobile. Y’all the food was so delicious that I ate EVERYTHING on my plate. I typically have to take the rest home. If you’re ever in Mobile, you have to go there!

Then yesterday, Mother’s Day, I spontaneously decided to do my own photo shoot. I put on a dress I had never worn, threw on some make up, grabbed my ring light stand and took photos from my backyard. Had so much fun!

I dedicated this photo shoot to my late Aunt Deloris who passed last fall. She loved jewelry and would always tell me, “You need something around your neck; keep a pair of bobbles (earrings) on; and put some rings on (she wore them on every finger. Lol).” So I swapped my gold hoops for dangly earrings; added this outrageous necklace (was thinking of her when I bought it); and put on a gold bangle.

Funny Story: I NEVER do my brows and for some reason decided I needed some. Well, every time I messed up, I heard “Undo” or “Redo.” Y’all, I’ve been drawing too much! Had to tell myself, “Sweetie, you can’t undo, you have to start over.”🤦🏽‍♀️😂

The rest of my day was quite busy. After my photo shoot, I had to drive an hour and a half away to pick up my son from his cousin’s house. On my way home, I decided to visit another sister and got to love on my nieces and nephews.

Before I left home to pick up my son, my daughter asked what I wanted to do for Mother’s Day and I told her I just wanted go out and eat as if it were any other day. Nothing big. Just a quiet meal with my favorite two.😊 Pictures from Keg & Barrel West Hattiesburg.

Well, that’s how I spent my weekend. Hope yours was just as pleasant. Have a wonderful week!

Shaun

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I Have A TikTok

July 29, 2021 Shaun Bradford

Yes! I am on TikTok. Lol

I’m still trying to figure out what content I’d like to share. A few days ago, I decided I would use it for my inspirational quotes– Shaun’s Daily Inspiration. So far, I like where it is going.

Below is one of my first TikTok posts. It’s not a quote but something I was having a little fun with. Maybe as I become more comfortable with the app, I’ll venture out and do more. Until then, I will stick with the quotes.

Editing Lens Distortion

Shaun