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Posted on31 December 202031 December 2020Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Travel & Adventure

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 2020Fitness & Exercise

The 2020 run-down

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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 on30 September 20204 October 2020Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

And the step count award goes to…

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Yesterday marked a full year of meeting and exceeding my goal of 10,000 steps a day. And although it is my ultimate hope to make…

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Posted on31 July 202027 August 2020Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Not half bad: July by the numbers

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Well, I did it. I finally managed the half-marathon distance that I have been planning for a few months now. And it wasn’t a half-bad…

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Posted on29 June 202011 January 2021Fitness & Exercise

Another year of no (official) races

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It is official: All my planned races for 2020 have been cancelled. But that was to be expected given that we are still in the…

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Posted on1 April 20209 October 2020Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Stepping up my game

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Today is a bit of a celebration day for me as I mark six straight months of taking (at least) 10,000 steps a day. This…

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Posted on29 February 20205 October 2020Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

Deleting goals: Beannachd leat, Gàidhlig

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I did something today that I (almost) never do. I gave up on a goal. More than that, I gave up on a learning goal!…

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Posted on15 February 202011 November 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Celebrating 10 years of JustFrances.com

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It has been 10 years since JustFrances.com entered the blogosphere, so I thought it was time for a reflective post to mark the milestone. After all, the average…

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Posted on12 January 202031 December 2020Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

A woman of virtue

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My primary 2020 resolution is to be a stronger, more confident me. As part of that goal, I am working to identify my strengths and weaknesses,…

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Posted on5 January 20209 December 2020Everyday Life, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Stronger holidays

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My primary goal for 2020 is to be a stronger and more confident me. But if I’m honest, it’s a goal that I have been heading…

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Posted on1 January 20209 December 2020Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

A stronger, more confident 2020

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I don’t know about you, but I find annual resolution-setting to be a challenge in itself. I love the idea of a strong resolution to…

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Posted on31 December 20199 December 2020Academic Life, Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Travel & Adventure, Widow Life

A look back at 2019

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And with that, it’s time for another annual re-cap post. Although quite how we’ve got to 31 December 2019, I couldn’t tell you! Yet, here…

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Posted on1 October 201927 September 2020Academic Life

Read my PhD thesis!

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After several years of sharing my PhD Dreams with you, it is now time to share my PhD thesis! After all, it is only fair that you…

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Posted on6 July 201924 September 2020Academic Life, Everyday Life, Widow Life

The doctor is in: Frances Ryan, PhD

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It has been a long time coming, but I am finally a doctor. Oh yes, I am now officially Dr Frances Ryan. The PhD kind…

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Posted on1 July 201930 September 2020Academic Life, Cooking, Crafting & Creating

My thesis shoes

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Regular readers will know that my PhD Dreams have been an important part of my life for a few years now. And excitedly, my PhD Dreams will…

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Posted on22 June 201928 September 2020Fitness & Exercise, Travel & Adventure

Lovely Ljubljana

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I am back home from my trip to Slovenia and am longing for the lovely Ljubljana already! The weather was wonderful. The city was wonderful. The entire…

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Posted on15 June 201924 September 2020Academic Life, Everyday Life

The doctor will be with you shortly

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That’s my final thesis submitted and all of the paperwork completed for my PhD graduation on the 4th of July. Are you as excited as I…

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Posted on3 March 201923 September 2020Academic Life

Passed, with minor corrections

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I am very pleased and extremely relieved to be able to (finally!) announce that I have passed my PhD viva – and with only minor…

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Posted on21 February 201917 September 2020Everyday Life

45, yet only 21

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Today is Thursday, 21 February. I was born on Thursday, 21 February. And on this very Thursday, 21 February, I am 21 in Scrabble tiles.…

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Posted on31 December 20183 October 2020Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Reflecting on 2018

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As 2018 winds to a close, I find myself reflecting on the year and how I’ve fared over the last 12 months. And, as always,…

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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.

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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