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Bloganuary #7: What do you like most about your writing?

This is something I've never really thought about before. I know why I like writing and I know what I like about other author's writing, but I've never really considered what I like most about my own writing. Photo by Florian Klauer on Unsplash I suppose I like that my writing tends to be very… Continue reading Bloganuary #7: What do you like most about your writing?

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Bloganuary #6: Who is someone that inspires you and why?

This is probably the most difficult prompt to answer this month - so far anyway. I guess we are only 6 days in, but I digress. There are so many different people that inspire me for different reasons. I wrote a blog not too long ago about a YouTuber who inspires me, Sarah's Day. Another… Continue reading Bloganuary #6: Who is someone that inspires you and why?

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Bloganuary #5: What is something you wish you knew how to do?

There are A LOT of things I wish I knew how to do. I am one of those people who loves learning, loves trying new things, and is always working on a hobby. Part of this might be a bit of ADHD, but I really do love learning new things! Photo by Miha Jan Strehovec… Continue reading Bloganuary #5: What is something you wish you knew how to do?

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Bloganuary #4: What was your favorite toy as a child?

Photo by Nick on Unsplash I grew up fairly privileged and had parents and grandparents who got me a lot of toys and clothes, and just about anything I wanted, within reason. I was a lucky kid and I am very aware of that fact. One of the toys (or set of toys I suppose)… Continue reading Bloganuary #4: What was your favorite toy as a child?

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How I Set My Yearly Goals

In my last blog post I talked about looking back on my goals for this year and reflecting on what I have accomplished. This process helps me to understand what I'd like to focus on in the coming year. We all know the past two years have been crazy, full of ups and downs, and… Continue reading How I Set My Yearly Goals

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Looking Back on My Goals for the Year

We're getting closer to the end of the year, meaning New Year's resolutions are just around the corner. I like to set goals for myself all year, but there is something exciting and empowering about the new year and setting goals for myself. I wanted to share the process that I go through, because I… Continue reading Looking Back on My Goals for the Year

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Finding Balance in Life

Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony.Thomas Merton I went to an elementary/middle school called Thomas Merton Academy. When I got old enough to start really studying Thomas Merton, learning about his life, and more importantly reading his works, I fell in love with an intelligent, funny, and… Continue reading Finding Balance in Life

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GMST Challenge – Week 6: A Surprise Surgery

Well, yet again, this week didn't go as planned. But that's life, right? As I've discussed many times, I've been dealing with some health/digestive issues most of my life, but especially the last six months or so. Last Wednesday I finally made it to a doctor and, to my unhappy surprise, she immediately scheduled me… Continue reading GMST Challenge – Week 6: A Surprise Surgery

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Getting My Sh*t Together – Week 5: Sh*t’s Getting Real

I've made it to week 5! Eventually I'll actually start posting on Sundays again, like I'm supposed to! Although I'm still dealing with health issues and haven't been able to journal/plan every day, I have still managed to keep up with tasks scheduled weekly and have been checking my calendar each day. Some days I… Continue reading Getting My Sh*t Together – Week 5: Sh*t’s Getting Real