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How I Choose My “Word” for the Year
Earlier this week I shared my reflection on my word for 2022: believe. As we move into 2023, as we get back into our routines (or perhaps start new ones), we are all given the opportunity to find a new word—or perhaps our first word. To find the word we can cling to over the… Continue reading
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The Year of “Believe”
Typically, I can remember when I was given my word for the year. I can remember that moment of that’s it! So I keep that memory close, and then at the end of the year, knowing all that I didn’t know before, I like to reflect on it. I like to think back to when… Continue reading
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3 People to Look For in the New Year (List-cember #9)
When I am out doing errands, or making a delivery for work, or on a walk around my neighborhood, or just out doing whatever, I see all kinds of people. We all do. When we go out into the world, we put our lives on a collision course with so many other lives. Sometimes I… Continue reading
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17 Goals for 2023 (List-cember #8)
If you’ve been around this blog for a while, you might know that I typically set 17 goals at the end of each year. It is my jumping off point for the year to come. In the six years (!) that I’ve done it, I’ve set some really good goals. They’ve pushed me out of… Continue reading
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5 People I Had a Crush on This Year (List-cember #7)
In middle school, admitting you have a crush on someone feels equivalent to setting yourself on fire. It is painful and horrifying, which makes sense because everything about being a middle schooler is painful and horrifying. As an adult, well, it doesn’t get that much easier. Being vulnerable is never fun, setting yourself up for… Continue reading
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Five Reasons Why I “Like” a Post (List-cember #6)
The term “like” took on a whole new meaning after the dawn of social media. Now, alongside its traditional meaning of: enjoying/appreciating/admiring something, it means physically tapping a heart or star or some other mystical symbol on your screen. It means adding your name to a count of other people who saw, read, enjoyed, or… Continue reading
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Best Things I Bought this Year (List-cember #5)
There are few things I love more than a listicle full of links to things I can BUY. Things I need, things I don’t need, things I’m convinced will make me feel better or give my life/home/closet/car that little oomph it’s been missing. So if you’re in the mood to open a few extra tabs,… Continue reading
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Best Advice I Got This Year (List-cember #2)
I remember a time in my life when I did not want to take advice. I was young and sure I knew everything, and the term “advice” implied the opposite. So when I was offered up wise words, I remember politely nodding along, knowing I was going to do it my way no matter what.… Continue reading
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