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The Maine If you're new here, then you don't know about my love for The Maine. It's an alternative band that I've liked since I was 15 (back in 2008-2009). It's kinda cool that the music they continue to release is good as well. I've seen them 3 times (including this time), and I just love them! This concert was...

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Breaking Away From The Norm: Kicking Buying Trends To The Curb

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[contributed] Let’s talk about something we’ve all been guilty of at one point or another - chasing those oh-so-trendy buying habits that everyone seems to be obsessed with. You know what we’re talking about, right? That urge to buy the latest, greatest, and often most expensive thingamajigs just because everyone else is. It’s like a high school popularity contest, but...

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favorite books read in 2023

I decided to get a start on this early this year, since post my 2022 faves lasted me months to do. These are some of my favorite posts to make every year. While the year is not finished yet, as of November 28th, I have read 92 books. That's pretty good, considering my goal was 85! And while I have...

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Happy Fridaze! I'm pretty proud of how consistent I've been posting on here, and it's been fun! I remember when I first started blogging back in late 2016 I was obsessed with the amount of views I got, and while it's still nice to see people are reading your blog, it's just not that important to me anymore. I genuinely...

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What I read in November 2023

This month flew by, and honestly, I don't think I got much reading done. It took me forever to finish ACOSF, and even though the book itself was amazing, it was very daunting to go into it knowing how long it was. In total I read 4 books, which is much less than my usual months (I average out at...

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While this past month has been extremely eventful, I've been making a conscious decision to slow things down. While not much happened, let's chat about it! Thanksgiving Thanksgiving was last week, and it's one of my favorite holidays of the year, cause of the food. Me and J spent the morning together at our apartment, and then each went to...

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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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