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Posted on19 August 201321 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Taunting weakness

by Just Frances6 Comments on Taunting weakness

My weaknesses taunt me. They prevent me from truly loving myself and they make me doubt every thread of my being. I wish I could…

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Posted on13 August 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Random memories: Dog days of summer

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There is too much going on in my little brain just now and trying to tell you all about it will just make me sound like a madwoman teetering on…

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Posted on12 August 201321 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

When I close my eyes

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Sometimes I like to close my eyes and imagine the life I want. It’s by no means an extravagant life – it doesn’t even include winning the…

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Posted on12 August 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Holes in my head

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I was 14-years-old when I got my ears pierced. One hole per ear as an 8th-grade graduation gift from my parents. And I knew that…

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Posted on7 August 201321 July 2021Everyday Life

Operation hanky rescue

by Just Frances2 Comments on Operation hanky rescue

I have rescued a lovely white handkerchief to add to my collection. On the way to work on Monday, I saw this poor little handkerchief on…

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Posted on4 August 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Forgiving a ghost

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It’s been 20 years since I last saw him. Twenty years since he caused me an unimaginable amount of pain – pain that has stayed with me…

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Posted on31 July 201321 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

A world of stress

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The world seems to be closing in on me right now and it’s destroying my soul. The only thing that is saving me from a…

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Posted on22 July 201321 July 2021Health & Wellness

Sleep evades

by Just Frances2 Comments on Sleep evades

I’ve had a couple of sleepless weeks and it’s starting to show in my face. Despite the many happy things happening, many frustrating and stressful things are interrupting my sleep.…

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Posted on11 July 20136 May 2024Musings & Ramblings

A quiet reflection

by Just Frances4 Comments on A quiet reflection

I’ve been a little quiet lately, and it seems that my absence from the digital world has been noticed. I guess that when people expect…

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Posted on3 July 201319 November 2022Academic Life

Waiting for a future

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Waiting has got to be one of the hardest things in the world when your entire future depends on the outcome. But waiting is what…

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Posted on1 July 201321 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Halfway to failure

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A year ago this time, I was excitedly telling you that I was halfway to succeeding in my 2012 Race a Month Challenge. Sadly, halfway through my 2013 challenge,…

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Posted on25 June 201321 July 2021Culinary Arts, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

I look good naked

by Just Frances2 Comments on I look good naked

I am a runner. I eat pizza. I drink beer. And I look good naked*. I realise that’s a bit of an odd opening line,…

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Posted on24 June 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

Holiday dilemma

by Just Frances4 Comments on Holiday dilemma

I want to go away on holiday somewhere. It doesn’t have to be far away; just a nice holiday away from home. I want to…

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Posted on17 June 201319 November 2022Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

The number you have dialled

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I am rubbish with numbers. I think that’s a pretty common understanding and it’s not really something I’m embarrassed by. I can’t do mathematical equations…

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Posted on3 June 201321 July 2021Health & Wellness

I’m high

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I had lunch with a friend today and the topic of my platelet counts came up. Initially, as a genuine curiosity to know how they were, but…

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Posted on2 June 201321 July 2021Everyday Life

Snail lessons

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[Updated below] I’ve spent the weekend out in the garden which has turned into quite the snail lesson for me. You see, I’m not from a snail-friendly…

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Posted on31 May 201321 July 2021Academic Life

Scholarship hopes

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I am losing hope. Bit by bit, moment by moment. It is a painful process because I fear that my continued loss of hope will…

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Posted on24 May 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Alone by choice, begrudgingly

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For the vast majority of my adult life, I have been alone. I’ve only ever had one “real” boyfriend (after having briefly dated a not-nice…

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Posted on15 May 201328 September 2022Everyday Life

Garbage day

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I have finally taken the garbage out. And, more importantly, the recycling. Although I admit that it happened too late. I’ve just been so crazy…

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Posted on10 May 201319 November 2022Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

The genius theory

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I took a bit of a self-esteem stumble after being pushed by some hurtful words over the weekend. I really let the words get to…

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