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Posted on1 January 20223 February 2022Chronic Illness, Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

2022: Life, the Universe, and Everything

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It’s another new year, and I feel it’s going to be a chaotic one. Which is more reason for me to set some goals and…

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Posted on31 December 20212 February 2022Academic Life, Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Goals 2021: Reviewing and recapping

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As always, I had some pretty bold ambitions for 2021. And, as always, I had to let go of some of my goals along the…

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Posted on28 December 202120 January 2022Fitness & Exercise

Running in a winter wonderland

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Running in a winter wonderland

And that, my friends, is another annual running goal met with success! Every mile I run for the rest of the year is gravy. And…

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Posted on26 November 202128 September 2022Academic Life

The dream job: Frances the University Lecturer

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I have a new job; one that I have dreamt of for more than 20 years. Yes, as of this week, I am a Lecturer*…

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Posted on22 November 202124 November 2021Academic Life

A new visa for a new future

by Just Frances4 Comments on A new visa for a new future

I have been holding my breath for the past several weeks, anxiously awaiting news on my new work visa. As I shared at the start…

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Posted on30 September 202125 October 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

I will walk 10,000 steps…

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… and I will walk 10,000 more. (Just to be the [wo]man who walked 5 million steps to smash a goal…) One year ago today,…

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Posted on27 September 202128 September 2021Everyday Life

The wheels on the bus

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My quest to (slowly) re-join society after 18+ months of (near) isolation is speeding up these days. So much so that I enjoyed not one,…

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Posted on5 September 202113 September 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Running with nature

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A few years ago, I shared my thoughts on (and reasons for) running with music. Despite previously being a “no music” runner, widowhood meant that…

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Posted on14 July 202127 November 2021Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

The chaos of static change

by Just Frances2 Comments on The chaos of static change

Life has changed so much in the last 16 months, but life has also been very static. Yes, everything has changed, and nothing has changed,…

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Posted on20 June 20213 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A Pentland recon mission

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Yesterday was another long walk in the Pentland Hills. But instead of seeking out old WWII crash sites and geocaches, I was on a reconnaissance…

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Posted on28 April 20212 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Walking with grief

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I met a man when I was out walking the other day and the encounter provided me with so much to ponder about life –…

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Posted on28 March 20214 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The renewable carpet factory

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What do bleach, carpet, and wind have in common? The Roslin Glen! OK, it’s a bit of a corny opening line, but I get a…

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Posted on21 March 20214 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Exploring the Esk Valley: A Hewan Wood Wander

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I enjoyed a gentle woodland walk through Hewan Wood along the River Esk this morning and am now enjoying my post-exercise relaxation. Indeed, given that…

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Posted on2 January 20214 July 2021Academic Life, Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

The ABCs of 2021: Accountability, balance, and calm

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A new year means new goals! For 2021, my primary goals are all about holding myself accountable (to myself), creating and maintaining the balance between…

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Posted on31 December 20204 July 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Goals 2020: Reviewing my successes

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I had some bold ambitions for 2020 but, like most of the world, many of my plans, hopes, and dreams were put on hold because…

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Posted on31 December 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

The 2020 run-down

by Just Frances2 Comments on The 2020 run-down

I did it! I managed my 2020 mileage goal! And to be honest, up until a week or so ago I wasn’t completely certain I…

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Posted on1 December 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

The December run-down

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This is it, people! This is the last month of the year, and the last month available to me to hit my 2020 running goals.…

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Posted on17 November 20204 July 2021Everyday Life

Operation vroom-vroom

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I have been meaning to get my UK driver’s licence for several years but never quite got around to putting a plan into action. That…

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Posted on13 November 20204 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Eight months of isolation

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It’s been eight months since I arrived home from my last day in The Real World and began shielding myself from the world because of…

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Posted on1 November 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Musings & Ramblings

Two to go for 2020

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There are now two months remaining in 2020. Just two little months. And I am nowhere near two months from completing all my 2020 goals.…

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About Just Frances

Just Frances is a personal website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, crafter, adventurer, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances. (She/Her)

I blog about my life, including my travels and adventures, my experiences with PKD and ITP, my life as a young(ish) widow, and my life in general, really. Learn more about the topics I write about here.

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