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An Awestruck 2016: Pursued
This post was originally published on my initial blog on February 9, 2015. I am in the process of migrating my content from Blogger and appreciate the patience as I do so! ~~~~~~ Last night I dreamed I met Ryan and Sara Hall, and their four daughters. I got a quick picture with Ryan…
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When in Chicago, Don’t Forget to Get Lost
I first visited Chicago as a wide-eyed six year old, intent on visiting the American Girl store and dining at the Rainforest Café. But Kit Kittredge is packed away in a box, and animal-themed dining didn’t seem as appealing when I set off for Chicago last weekend. I boarded the Megabus with anticipation of the…
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An Awestruck 2016
When I first began this blog in 2013, it was slated to be a blog about gratitude. What I didn’t know, was how cathartic and enjoyable the process would be. Since then, I have had a theme every year, a lens through which I filter that year’s experiences and lessons. In years past, I have had little…
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A Freedom-Filled 2015
Ever since I started writing in this blog, I’ve had a yearly theme. Each year, it has been a quick and easy decision. First, it was a Grateful 2013, hence the name of this blog. Then, I focused on God’s presence with a Presence Filled 2014. Now, it seems fitting to have a Freedom Filled…
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A Presence Filled 2014
Yesterday, I was having a pretty “blah” day when God intervened. I’ve been fighting off anxiety about going back to school next week and I was also complaining about the awful cold. I got out for a morning run in the freezing weather for a fun winter run that was definitely a highlight of my day.…
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A Grateful Life Lived
The Introduction I’ve started a blog. I guess this warrants an explanation and a Welcome! post to any potential readers. Shall I start with this: according to the Better Life Index of 2012, the U.S ranked 12th out of 32 countries measured for happiness I would argue that many American’s don’t understand what joy is, or…