Recently, there was a meme floating around on Facebook that I found to be hilarious. Probably because it’s something I’ve actually said: “If you see me running, you’d better run, too, as there’s probably something chasing me.” I used to be a runner. You’re probably picturing someone wearing a merino wool base-layer with compression running tights. Maybe a light-weight shell…
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The Stump
What I want is peace. What I want is success. What I want is to have more than enough. What I want is an absence of conflict. What I want is to win. What I want is for everything to be easy. What I want is for people to like me. What I want is lots of candy. What I…
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Tapestry
“For we know that in all things, God works together for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purposes.” Romans 8:28 (NIV) I am a magpie. I love to surround myself with bright, shiny things. Superficially, if I could, I would have all of the beautiful colours and experiences and feelings in my nest…
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Fully You
You are the only you that has ever existed and who will ever exist. Your job is to be you in all of your weirdness and awesomeness and weakness and brilliance. It should be easy, right? It should be the default. Being yourself should be what you do best; what happens naturally. To maneuver and manipulate who you are into…
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Vomit (yes, really.)
Even healthy people get sick. And sick people throw up. And not always when it’s convenient or when we’re ready for it. In fact, that’s usually never the case. This is the part where you, dear reader, decide to continue on with an iron stomach or turn away; because yes, I really am going to discuss vomit. Stick with me,…
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