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MY 2016 #41-50

MY 2016 #41-50 41.What do you want the overarching theme for your 2016 to be?Perseverance. 42.What do you want to see, discover, explore?Realistically, I want to visit some family in Virginia at some point. Of course, road-tripping the US is…

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introducing charlie

This is a Charlie Horse. He’s a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. He’ll be 11 months on January 24th.  Last I knew he was 100lbs. He’s probably more now. I’ve had him for about three and a half weeks. 

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My 2015 #31-40

My 2015 #31-40 31.What purchase turned out to be the best decision ever?I have two for this. Number one: my 2006 Hyundai Tuscon. Great decision even though it’s still not paid for. Thank you student loans.32.What one thing would you…

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My 2015 #21-30

My 2015 #21-30 21.What was your most common mental state this year (e.g. excited, curious, stressed)?The first half of the year, I was a bit depressed. I was driving in the snow in my little green Chevy Cavalier that floated…

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My 2015 #11-20

My 2015 #11-20 11.If someone wrote a book about your life in 2015, what kind of genre would it be? A comedy, love story, drama, film noir or something else?It would be a How-To book. How to Spin Off the…

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My 2015 #1-10

My 2015 #1-10 1.What one event, big or small, are you going to tell your grandchildren about?This one’s easy. I moved into a house with my sister and cousin. Having a house is so much better than sharing a room…

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a letter to my niece

Nora,You are finally here, you stubborn little nugget. You made your mama wait an extra week. An extra week of contractions and discomfort. An extra week of trying all the secrets to inducing labor. She tried castor oil, walking, spicy…

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tuesday thoughts…

A lot happened in 2015. It’s 2016, and one of my favorite jams is by Justin Bieber. I am an auntie. I am really feeling the lowercase craze. I’m still confused, but not quite as lost as I was last…

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Invitation Designs

I did a thing. I designed a cute little invitation for my sister’s baby shower. I think deer are an under-utilized forest creature in the baby scene.  Her shower was a success, and everyone had a good time. It turned out…

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