a day of gratitude | 2023

Here in the United States, it's Thanksgiving. Yes, it's a day of family, friends, and delicious food. But it's also a day to sit down for a moment and reflect on the things you are grateful for. While I consistently write down the things that I'm grateful for in my bullet journal, and I even used to do a monthly...

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Wow, it's been a month since I've done a Fridaze! Even though I wasn't making a post on most Tuesdays, I was doing a good job at keeping up with my Fridaze. It's been a super busy month, so get ready to chat for a while. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and let's jump into it. Apple Picking...

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The Health Benefits of Reading a Good Book

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[Contributed Post] Reading a book is like giving your brain a slice of your favorite cake, minus the calories. It’s not just about whisking you away to fantasy lands or the depths of intriguing mysteries; it’s like a full-blown spa day for your noggin. Let’s jump into the wacky world of how curling up with a good book is basically...

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What I read in October 2023

Even though I update you guys what I'm reading when I do Fridaze, I've been figuring out how to incorporate my reading more into my blog! I already have a bookstagram, where I talk about books, but I also want to have some info about what I read on here. So I think I'm going to do mini reviews of...

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Where do I see myself in the future?

Three weeks ago was my final session with my therapist. Before we ended out final session, she asked me something interesting. She asked "What goals to I have for the future? Where do I see myself in the future?". It's a little funny, because I spend most of my life in my head with my thoughts either thinking about the...

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Time for a change

I wasn't expecting to make any changes to my blog, but I was looking at it yesterday, and realize that it doesn't really reflect who I am anymore. I had made changes in the colors, and tried to refresh it. While it did give me the refresh I initially wanted, it still didn't leave me 100% satisfied. I wanted something...

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Newsletter Mishap

It has come to my attention that my widget for people to subscribe to my emails was not working. I'm not sure how long it hasn't been working for, which is really disappointing. My friend Marie, said she had subscribed to my blog so she could read the newsletter. So when I went to the service I use for my...

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Hellooo. Happy Fridaze! It feels like it's been a while since I've actually chatted with you all, even though it's only been a week? It's strange. I guess it's cause I've had the urge to write these last few days, and instead of blogging them away, I've been reaching more for my journal. It's been comforting just dumping down all...

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Why are beach resorts so popular?

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[contributed post] When it comes to choosing the best vacation destination, why do so many people decide that the beach is the best place to go? Perhaps it’s obvious if you’re already a beach-lover, but if you’ve never stayed in a beach resort before and you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, keep reading, as you might find out...

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Happy Friday and happy Fridaze! I skipped one week accidentally (which I'm sure most of you didn't notice), but I'm back again to chat about how my life's been going. Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate let's talk about life for the last time this September. J goes on the longest travel trip J travels for work...

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