Category: My Loves
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When the Parrots Arrived, I Knew It Was Serious
Here I am again… in the middle of the woods with little to no cell service, having the most peaceful day of my life. I’m currently at New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia, and this is probably the oddest national park I’ve been to so far. No entrance fee, no parking pass, no Read more
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The Power of Redefining Greatness
When I was applying for college during my undergrad, there was a section of the application that asked for a personal statement/essay. The other day, I stumbled upon the file that I had hidden for years and read it for the first time in seven years. I wrote about how my biggest fear was time—the Read more
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Running Towards a Better Me
Running makes me a better person. Call me crazy if you want, but it really does. I really like the person I am when I run. I like the voice inside my head telling me that I can make it one more mile and motivating me not to give up. She believes in me. With Read more
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A Daily Dose of Gratitude
Lately, I’ve been starting my day by writing down five things I’m grateful for, followed by a short statement that will guide me throughout the day. I thought it would be fun to share some of my recent entries, so here they are! 3/26/25:What I am grateful for: Today I will listen to my body. Read more
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A Love Affair With Light
Did you know I have a tattoo of the sun behind my left ear? I got the tattoo when I was eighteen and madly in love with the sun. I remember that my obsession with the sun started when I was young. I even remember going on and on about it to my friend in Read more
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From Dry January to Birthday Toasts: A Year of Mindful Moments
EEEEKKKK! TODAY IS MY 25TH BIRTHDAY!! HAPPY QUARTER-CENTURY TO ME! What a wonderful day this is going to be… I’m actually writing this the night before, because I have such a busy day planned for myself. My day will start bright and early at 4 a.m. (Yes, that may seem a little extreme on my birthday, Read more