Category: Conversation
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Made To Crave
Confession: I have a terrible relationship with food. It calls to me, without relent. It taunts me from afar, on my plate, and later on my body. I have told myself that it’s okay to eat the way I eat and the amount that I eat because I exercise. But throughout seasons of inadequate exercise,…
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Mourning Utilities with a Happy Heart.
Here’s the countdown, if you can believe it: I am 10 days away from marrying my best friend. At this point, I’ve surpassed the wedding jitters and just want to get on with the show, okay?! Next Saturday feels like miles away and we cannot wait to be married to each other! It’s great, preparing…
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Aging: A Series
I’ve decided that I might like to write a series on aging. Yes, I realize that statement might leave you wondering exactly what qualifies me for such a series at 24 years-old. However, if you are sitting at your desk wondering that same thought, I have already considered your doubt and would, therefore, like to…
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Give thanks!
Today I am grateful for: Clean dishes Weekends with Freddy Check marks on my wedding to-do list Sunshine Family Countdowns Gatherings with friends Dark-chocolate-covered raisins H2O Snail mail My fiance’s ability to set me up for success September parties with family God’s plan Ada Bible Church messages Pandora, my workout buddy My heart is full…
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75 days and a day off
There are 75 days until Freddy and I tie the knot. In honor of our 75 day countdown (but really because I was supposed to be on an airplane coming back from a wedding today), I took the day off. So far, I have used my day to duff. I cleaned up around the apartment,…
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There you are, you sneak!
Mother Nature didn’t know I had plans to be productive today so she sent a rain storm. You might as well go along with Mother Nature when she decides to slow the pace on you like that. So here I am: Tunic and leggings with hair that’s been rain-soaked and air-dried. Hot chocolate in hand.…
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Some things I enjoy…
Work week lunch dates The sight of my beau in a baseball cap after a morning of working up a sweat outside Vanilla Chai tea ALL DAY to replace the sludge they call coffee at work Fresh air and plenty of it Everyday shop banter The way people’s faces light up when they’re cracking themselves…