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Mom to a preschooler with T1D. Paralegal. Swiftie. Xennial. Grizzlies and Tigers. Pilates and Peloton. Books and fanfic. 901 / 305 ← Older posts Newer posts →

One Word: Peace

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Seven years ago, I stopped doing New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I choose a word to guide my year. I start thinking about common themes in my life and the world around me, what I need help with, and what I … Continue reading

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2019 Year-End Book Review

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Here are the best and the rest of the books I read in 2019! It was a good reading year. Top 10 Fiction Next Year in Havana – Chanel Cleeton I learned so much from this novel about a Cuban-American … Continue reading

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What I Learned in 2019

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Sugar is in EVERYTHING. I started a “sugar busters” diet in May in advance of my wedding, and the first thing I did was spend two hours reading labels in Kroger. Turns out if food is in any sort of … Continue reading

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The 2019 Survey

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I’ve completed this survey every December since 2001. This year, some of the questions felt repetitive, not applicable, or overly negative and I decided to make some changes. Many questions are the same, though. You can find past years’ posts … Continue reading

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The 2019 Soundtrack

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As usual, I make no apologies for my musical taste. Listen here! 1. breathin – Ariana Grande This song centered me throughout my year of change and planning. Note: I wanted to see Ariana when she came to town this … Continue reading

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