#mermaidsofthegreatlakes

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One man's trash isn't another man's treasure. It's just trash... And it doesn't belong in the lake. 😣 #KeepTheGreatLakesGreat . Dad and I made a last-minute decision to go to Lake Michigan today for a swim. (I was going to film more for a series I'm working on, so luckily most of my makeup was on!) When we got there, I met tons of cheery little kiddos, found a pike, found zebra mussels (ouch) and played in some luscious seaweed. It was a beautiful day for a swim in my favorite swimming hole. 😊💖💕 . But, as we were cruising along the pier, nearsighted ol' me saw something that didn't quite belong in the lake (aside from the zebra mussels). There was a perfect square of paper just sitting there in the lake. So, I threw it up on the pier for some of my new-found human friends to dispose of. Later, we found toilet paper/a napkin. Gaaawd I hope it was a napkin. 🤢🤮 Last week... beer cans, tinsel and popped balloons. . I know that accidents happen and that sometimes people drop things without noticing that they did... but I also know that there are careless individuals out there who think that "not giving a shark" is a cool attitude to have. Well, it's not. Caring about the environment, caring about others, caring about MORE than just yourself is a sign of maturity. Don't ever think it is "uncool" or "weak" to be kind to others... including our earth! If you ask me, a caring and responsible person is much more appealing than a self-centered and immature little brat. ✌ . Aaannnddd I'm gonna stop myself there! Thank you to each and every one of you good-hearted individuals out there. Although we can't change the world in an instant, each action we take towards caring for each other and this planet really can add up. Keep being the hero of a person that you are. Keep inspiring and teaching others to be kind too. 🖤🌍🌊 . #MermaidsOfTheGreatLakes #LakeMichiganMermaid #MissMermaidMichigan #MichiganMermaid #TraverseCityMermaid #NorthportMermaid #MermaidVideos #NotMyTrashStillMyProblem #Northport #LeelanauCounty #TheMagicCrafter #MermaidPhantom (at Northport, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzwfvO1n8Ne/?igshid=8jwbwnimws6i

#keepthegreatlakesgreat #mermaidsofthegreatlakes #lakemichiganmermaid #missmermaidmichigan #michiganmermaid #traversecitymermaid #northportmermaid #mermaidvideos #notmytrashstillmyproblem #northport #leelanaucounty #themagiccrafter #mermaidphantom

[themagiccrafter]

Here's a little look at one of TWO videos that will be coming this weekend of @mermaidmegafest 🖤 This Friday and Saturday there will be some footage of Mermaid MegaFest and tons mermazing mermaids!! 🧜‍♀️ Eeekkk! I can't wait to show you... there were SO many beautiful, kind and magical souls there. It was nice to finally meet some of you, and to reconnect with old friends. 😇 . Thank you @onceuponatidemermaid and @kaitlynbloomfield for making this wonderful event come together! . Did you go to the festival last weekend? Share your FAVORITE memories below! 🖤💜🖤 . #MermaidMegaFest #MermaidMegaFest2019 #SouthHaven #SouthHavenHarborFest #MichiganMermaids #FreshwaterMermaids #MermaidsOfTheGreatLakes #MermaidsMakeTheBestFriends #mermaidvideos #TraverseCityMermaid #TheMagicCrafter #MermaidPhantom (at Mermaid MegaFest) https://www.instagram.com/p/By30688nopv/?igshid=l855smhz9m97

#mermaidmegafest #mermaidmegafest2019 #southhaven #southhavenharborfest #michiganmermaids #freshwatermermaids #mermaidsofthegreatlakes #mermaidsmakethebestfriends #mermaidvideos #traversecitymermaid #themagiccrafter #mermaidphantom

[themagiccrafter]

Throwback to when @tcmermaid231 and I collaborated on an event together. This was definitely one if the most difficult events on account of my vision limitations (pool work is hard for me), but super fun and magical nonetheless. 🖤 Even though she's not in this photo, here's a little shoutout to my fellow finned Traverse City dweller... girl, you're an awesome teacher! To anyone wanting to learn how to swim with fins, check out @tcmermaid231 for merperson classes! 💕 . That said, who here has had their school/workplace cancelled due to illness? My workplace is closed for the next 3 weeks. I'm currently sick (sinus infection), but that won't keep me from filming (and hiking)! 🙃 . How are you planning to positively spend your off time? . #mermaidsofmichigan #michiganmermaids #traversecitymermaids #tcmermaids #lakemichiganmermaids #MermaidsOfTheGreatLakes #poolparty #mermaids #mermaiding #mernation #professionalmermaids #themagiccrafter #mermaidphantom (at GrandStay Hotel & Suites of Traverse City) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9wpHE9nRSQ/?igshid=7t64y2xzueo6

#mermaidsofmichigan #michiganmermaids #traversecitymermaids #tcmermaids #lakemichiganmermaids #mermaidsofthegreatlakes #poolparty #mermaids #mermaiding #mernation #professionalmermaids #themagiccrafter #mermaidphantom

[themagiccrafter]

Did you know that Mermaid Phantom can only see 3 inches in front of her face? That's right! When she is not wearing the human contraptions called "contacts," she really can't see anything but blurs of color and light. Phantom is extremely near-sighted and has severe astigmatism. Because of this, she has been known to talk to trees and boulders, thinking they are humans... . This mermaid is considered legally blind while swimming in the water. And although she cannot see much, she has developed various techniques for safely navigation the waters of her lake home. While it HAS happened before, Phantom rarely runs into boulders. 😉🖤 . Here she is seen clutching her contact case and looking like an otter before sliding into Lake Michigan for a swim. Remember mermaids... never swim with your contacts in! 🧜🏻‍♀️ . Do you wear glasses or contacts? Or are your eyes 20-20? 👀 . #theblindlittlemermaid #legallyblind #legallyblindmermaid #mermaidphantom #mermaidtail #mermaidsofthegreatlakes #lakemichiganmermaid #michiganmermaids #mermaidsofinstagram #ProfessionalMermaid #themagiccrafter #traversecitymermaid #mermaidsofmichigan (at Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1rGxhFntY0/?igshid=qjj0ofjiwoqo

#theblindlittlemermaid #legallyblind #legallyblindmermaid #mermaidphantom #mermaidtail #mermaidsofthegreatlakes #lakemichiganmermaid #michiganmermaids #mermaidsofinstagram #professionalmermaid #themagiccrafter #traversecitymermaid #mermaidsofmichigan

[themagiccrafter]

What better treasure exists than great memories with your friends and family!?! 🖤 Make memories and meet mermaids this Saturday at the Boyne City Pirate Festival! Mermaid Phantom will be there until 2pm with her magical friends. 🧜🏼‍♀️🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏽‍♀️ . But the fun doesn't end (or start) then! @boynecitypiratefest continues on tomorrow through Sunday. Take part in costume contests, brave the Haunted Pirate River Ride, chase pirates around and about, pet some cute animals at the petting zoo, dine with the captain... there is tons to do for your entire crew ☠⚓ . Who here is ready for a swashbuckling good time!? 🧜🏻‍♀️🖤⚓ . #BoyneCity #BoyneCityPirateFestival #BoyneCityPirateFest #PirateFest #PiratesAndMermaids #MeetAMermaid #BoyneCityMermaid #MichiganMermaids #MermaidsOfTheGreatLakes #MermaidPhantom #TheMagicCrafter (at Boyne City, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B07JamXH2Bq/?igshid=3k0wl7p72bkm

#boynecity #boynecitypiratefestival #boynecitypiratefest #piratefest #piratesandmermaids #meetamermaid #boynecitymermaid #michiganmermaids #mermaidsofthegreatlakes #mermaidphantom #themagiccrafter