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North Stars
Man, posting resolution lists seems like The Thing to do this week. I almost feel silly posting one of my own, but at the same time the public accountability and proof of my goals has always been helpful. I haven’t … Continue reading
Posted in budgeting and finance, family, friendship, health and exercise, life, lists
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Do things
As everyone’s been posting their year-end recaps and reflections, I’ve tried to wrap my brain around 2011. But even with some prompting questions from my friend Kristin, I really could not sum up this year in any sort of way. … Continue reading
Posted in life, personal experience
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An antidote for the hurt
Here I am, emerging from another long radio silence. I haven’t blogged not for lack of things to talk about but because all the posts I considered writing seemed superficial to what’s really been on my mind of late. Today … Continue reading
Posted in family, health and exercise, life, personal experience
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Back to school
A few times a year I’m invited to speak to classes at the local university about my career. When the first invitation of the school year came, I was inclined to decline as it seemed disingenuous to speak about my … Continue reading
Posted in college, employment, life, personal experience
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Instant karma
I’m not going to keep whining about how frustrating life has been because I know no one wants to hear about it. Heck, I don’t want to hear about it anymore. Instead I’m in the mood to direct some positive … Continue reading
Posted in life, social time
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A broken window and a stronger back
Thanks for all your nice comments on the last post. They’re what I love about blogging — you can feel like crap, write about it and there’s always someone reaching out to you to make you feel better. I wish … Continue reading
Posted in cars, life, personal experience, religion
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Requiem for a summer
This weekend was my last weekend off until late October and therefore the unofficial end to summer for me. As I type this, I’m sitting on an adirondack chair that was a wedding gift that I’ve been unable to enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in life, marriage, personal experience, weather
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Perfection
I swear I still have some posts in me about the Modtrimony and Modern Honeymoon. I’m waiting on getting my photos from both in order as I think I’ve at least got my thoughts organized. Until then, a photo on … Continue reading
Posted in life, travel
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Lap swimming
I’ve been spending a lot more time swimming laps these past two months because I’m really, really trying to actually stay in shape consistently and it’s just too dang hot to run. The local Y is only a five minute … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, health and exercise, life
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Birthdays
Yesterday was my 29th birthday, and I purposefully did not mention it anywhere on the internetz (although Facebook ruined my cover). I feel like I say this every single year, but I really hate making a big deal about my … Continue reading
Posted in life, personal experience
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