100 Days of Fraddtastic Writing

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journaling, project, writing

Ten days ago, I committed to 100 days of journaling. It seems ironic to me that it has taken a week and a half for me to write about it, but these days I have other writing to write about.

Offer: Five Minute Friday (erm…Monday)

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free-writing, library, writing

“i’m feeling emo and anti-social today. if i’m quiet, please don’t take offense.”

Foothills Voices – Volume 2: Honeymoon Lane

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anthology, books, encouragement, family, feelings, heroes, library, writing

Joining the Foothills Voices writing project took a step of bravery (and a confidence boost from my mother.) My idea for a contribution changed several times before I landed on my final iteration.

How I Journal: 4 Ways of Tracking My Adventures

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10 things to tell you, bullet journal, free-writing, gratitude, journaling, reflection, writing

The older I get, the more I find myself craving conversation. Beyond water-cooler chatter or pleasantries exchanged in passing, I want to discuss in-depth ideas with family and friends.

Measuring Up

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enneagram, free-writing, perfectionism

Perfectionist.

Enneagram Type 1.

I set high standards both for myself an those around me. Often these expectations are, at best lofty and at worst unattainable. I’m forced to step back and question the idea that something isn’t “good enough.”

Telling My Appalachian Story

Hard to believe over a year ago, thanks to some encouragement from my mom, I gambled on myself.

Throwing Down the Gauntlet

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training, virtual run

I’ve been stalled out in my fitness ventures as of late. A social media post I saw a few weeks ago (origins and attribution having long since left my brain) suggested that part of the problem might be the struggle, or lack thereof, of my goals.

10 Things to Tell You {Loneliness}

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10 things to tell you, feelings, food, journaling

Laura Tremaine launched a podcast last week titled “10 Things to Tell you” based off a social media sharing event she hosted on Instagram last fall. She eased us into sharing with a subject near and dear to many of our hearts – BOOKS!

10 Things to Tell You {Reading}

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10 things to tell you, books, reading

Back in the fall, I joined Laura Tremaine and a host of her Instagram followers by sharing #10ThingsToTellYou.

How to Unclutter Your Life

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Bible, books, Jesus, uncluttered

I’ve had the pleasure of joining Courtney Ellis and the rest of her launch team as we introduce her book Uncluttered to the world. More than just a book on home organization, Ellis gives her readers an honest, practical look at getting rid of those things in life which prevent us from fully worshiping God.