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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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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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30 Things You Might Need When You Move into a New Place (List-Cember #1)
Hello and happy December! Each year on my blog I like to dedicate all posts in December to lists, to celebrate what I call List-cember. It’s a fun, easy way to recap the year and to share some things I’m hoping for in the new year. As some of you may know, this past September… Continue reading
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My Least Favorite Question
There is one question that haunts my dreams. One question that I have tried to master my entire life, but still find myself quaking in its presence. This question rattles me to my core, it can make me reconsider absolutely everything in my life, and can even make me want to stand up from a… Continue reading
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You Can
Is there a place you’ve always wanted to go to? A thing you’ve always wanted to try? A bucket list item that you always bring up excitedly, but then follow it up with a gloomy, wistful “someday”? Is there something you keep adding to your want-to-do list? An idea bouncing around in your head that… Continue reading
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Look for the Heart Shaped Pizzas
When I was in high school, I was part of my church youth group. On Wednesday nights, we would get together to worship, hear a sermon, and then hang out and talk. The boys liked to skateboard and play tag and do stunts that would make me say, “that doesn’t look safe.” And the girls… Continue reading
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