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Tag: dreams

Posted on28 October 2020Everyday Life, Health & Wellness, Widow Life

Widow dreams, again

by Just Frances1 Comment on Widow dreams, again

This morning was one of those days. It was one of those days when I woke up and I wasn’t a widow. I woke up…

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Posted on21 May 201629 September 2020Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Dream day

by Just Frances2 Comments on Dream day

Eleven years ago, I entered a beautiful dream world: The dream of happily ever after with my amazing new husband. And whilst being a Mrs…

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Posted on16 November 201522 September 2020Academic Life

Another year closer

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Yesterday marked two years since I began my PhD studies. And that means I am another year closer to being Doctor Ryan. It’s a title I’ve longed for…

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Posted on6 May 201521 September 2020Health & Wellness, Widow Life

Alarming nightmares

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For the last six years, I have experienced a wide variety of what I call “widow dreams”. Some are more upsetting than others, but they…

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Posted on25 April 201525 September 2020Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Between sleep and awake

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I rolled over this morning in a sleepy haze to snuggle up to Paul, sure he would be there lying next to me. But he…

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Posted on19 April 201524 September 2020Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

The difference in grief

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Eight years ago today, my dear friend Joe passed away. And next Sunday will mark the sixth anniversary of my beloved husband, Paul’s, death. And…

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Posted on16 November 20143 October 2020Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

A year of PhD dreams

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Yesterday marked one calendar year since I matriculated as a research student in the Institute for Informatics and Digital Innovation at Edinburgh Napier University. It’s hard to believe…

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Posted on24 February 201428 September 2020Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Dreaming dilemma

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The alarm clock is set for 7 o’clock, but something has woken me at 6—stirring me from a pleasant dream that I want to continue.…

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Posted on6 February 201417 September 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

The meet cute

by Just Frances4 Comments on The meet cute

Way back on February 6, 2002, my friend bailed out on a day trip to St Andrews. With nothing better to do, I decided to walk…

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Posted on1 September 20133 October 2020Musings & Ramblings

The daydream

by Just Frances2 Comments on The daydream

I daydream. I always have and I always will. I suppose that it’s harmless, though it does sometimes mean that I pin a bit of…

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Posted on12 August 201327 September 2020Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

When I close my eyes

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Sometimes I like to close my eyes and imagine the life I want. It’s by no means an extravagant life—it doesn’t even include winning the…

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Posted on22 July 201326 September 2020Health & Wellness

Sleep evades

by Just Frances2 Comments on Sleep evades

I’ve had a couple of sleepless weeks and it’s starting to show in my face. Despite the many happy things happening, there are many frustrating and stressful things that are…

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Posted on18 June 201329 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

Echoes of memories

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There is a sensation that passes through my heart and soul on occasion. A conscious realisation of a subconscious thought. Sometimes it’s caused by a…

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Posted on26 May 201327 September 2020Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Running nightmares

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As most people do, I have bad dreams from time-to-time—the bothersome little dreams that haunt you all day long: Showing up to a test unprepared;…

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Posted on3 April 201326 September 2020Health & Wellness

Sluggish in Stirling

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I used to be the most amazing sleeper. I went to bed around 10 o’clock and woke up refreshed and alert when my alarm went…

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Posted on27 March 201322 September 2020Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

A Wednesday ramble

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I’m going to delve into a short(ish) stream of consciousness for a bit here, because there’s a lot on my mind that I’ve wanted to share, but…

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Posted on6 March 20139 November 2020Academic Life

All about the money

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Right now, my thoughts are all about money; lots and lots and lots of money. Not in a materialistic way, but in a practical way.…

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Posted on24 January 201327 September 2020Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

My fright in the night

by Just Frances2 Comments on My fright in the night

I didn’t sleep well last night. I didn’t sleep well at all. And, to be honest, I’m ever-so-slightly afraid to be home alone because of…

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Posted on1 January 20139 December 2020Musings & Ramblings

New year; new hopes

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I like to start each year with a bright, fresh outlook; with a renewed hope for joy and happiness. But I must admit that I…

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Posted on29 December 201217 September 2020Musings & Ramblings

Only in my dreams

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There is a man who appears in my dreams who isn’t Paul. In my dreams, we’re madly in love. And much like the widow dreams…

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Just Frances is a silly and pointless website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances.

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