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My 2020 Gratitude List

For many months, I considered 2020 to be the worst year of my life. So much that I had found, developed, and come to love was taken away from me extremely quickly and with little to no time for me … Continue reading

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A Short Gratitude List

Since today is Thanksgiving, I thought it only fitting to post about some things for which I’m thankful. Cultivating a spirit of gratitude has vastly improved my life and I could write many posts about what I’m grateful to have. … Continue reading

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Out with the Old and in With…

For about a year now, I’ve been growing away from several views that I’ve held for many years or even my entire life. This started slowly at first but has happened increasingly faster as I’ve continued learning about a wide … Continue reading

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Classic City Swing 8

Classic City Swing 8 was the last weekend in September in Athens, Georgia, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. So far, this is the only swing dance workshop I’ve attended more than once. Just like last year, I also visited some … Continue reading

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When

When we feel so alone, Thank goodness for those who make us feel seen and appreciated. When we’re “expected” to act a certain way, Thank goodness for those who let us act how we feel. When we can’t properly express … Continue reading

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The Importance of Having Good Friends

I think a great deal of credit for the progress I’ve made in the past few years is due to the people I’m most often around. As I’ve mentioned before, one of my high school principals said this at my … Continue reading

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Positive Relationships

Any relationship, whether it’s between romantic partners, friends, acquaintances, or family members, requires both participants to want it in order for it to work. If you’re doing all the work, what does that say about the relationship? It means the … Continue reading

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Showing Concern Without Going Overboard

As I’ve progressed in my self-improvement work, I’ve gradually revealed more of my personality to the people I meet, even if we only briefly cross paths. My shyness has drastically decreased as my confidence has steadily risen. Whenever I get … Continue reading

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A Poem for Sawyer

It’s hard to remember a time without you I got you when you were a puppy of two Time has gone by and made you old But you’re still enthusiastic and bold You love to play and you love to … Continue reading

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A Fun Day on Amelia Island

Yesterday, I spent a wonderful afternoon and evening with some friends in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. There was a holiday event there with all kinds of food, music, games, decorations, and other fun activities. We spent about four hours … Continue reading

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