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Tag: ego

Posted on8 March 201216 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

My shattered ego

by Just Frances10 Comments on My shattered ego

­I’ve gone back and forth over if I would share a specific sliver of my life with you or not. And I almost chose not.…

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Posted on18 February 201216 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Running on empty

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Today was Race Two in my goal of running a race a month throughout 2012. (A joint goal with my partner-in-crime, Rebecca.) We couldn’t find…

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Posted on6 February 201215 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Just because you fall

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I’ve done my fair share of falling in my life – literally and figuratively. Sometimes because I was clumsy or negligent. Sometimes because I was pushed or tripped…

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Posted on4 February 201215 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

The little red dress

by Just Frances1 Comment on The little red dress

Twelve years ago, I purchased a lovely silky red dress that I just loved. Form-fitting and sexy, I loved finding excuses to wear it. The…

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Posted on26 January 201215 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Booking courage

by Just Frances4 Comments on Booking courage

OK, so you know how I said I was going to treat myself to a wee trip for my birthday this year? The idea really came…

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Posted on15 December 201113 July 2021Academic Life

One down

by Just Frances7 Comments on One down

Well, today marks the end of my first semester as a postgraduate student. It’s been a crazy and hectic journey to get to this point,…

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Posted on29 November 201118 October 2021Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

Scholarly doubts

by Just Frances7 Comments on Scholarly doubts

Today has been quite a day; a day full of reminders that I meant to be a scholar. Meant to be a scholar. But I…

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Posted on17 November 201113 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Connect the dots

by Just Frances8 Comments on Connect the dots

Confession: I have 292 Facebook friends. At least 46 of them are people I’ve never met. 25 or so are people I’ve only met once.…

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Posted on16 October 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

Chalk it up to intelligence

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Since the beginning of June, I’ve been a bit remiss about organising my digital files. I think I got a bit crazy with my foster…

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Posted on2 October 201112 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Widow Life

Job done!

by Just Frances5 Comments on Job done!

I am now officially a marathon finisher! Can you believe it? No, neither can I. Today’s feat went much, much better than I expected. And…

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Posted on23 September 201112 July 2021Academic Life

Classy lady

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It’s here! My first week of classes has finally happened! After a long journey of ups and downs and a false start or two, I…

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Posted on9 September 201112 July 2021Academic Life

I’ve been ID’d

by Just Frances2 Comments on I’ve been ID’d

Yippy! I picked up my student ID card today and am officially able to get student discounts now. Yay!! Though, funnily, the only student discount…

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Posted on29 July 201111 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Musings & Ramblings

Running into excuses

by Just Frances2 Comments on Running into excuses

So I’m training for this marathon. Only I’m not doing that great at the moment. Last week I was pretty pleased with myself: four miles…

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Posted on25 July 201111 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

At the beach: A holiday recap

by Just Frances4 Comments on At the beach: A holiday recap

I suppose it’s time for a holiday recap since my Washington Coast holiday is over. So, here goes! Day 1: I arrived at Copalis Beach,…

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Posted on23 June 201110 July 2021Everyday Life

I’ve got spirit, yes I do!

by Just Frances1 Comment on I’ve got spirit, yes I do!

Today I had lunch with a couple of ladies from the state’s foster care office – one was the woman who licenced me and Paul nearly three…

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Posted on29 May 20119 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

The homeland half

by Just Frances6 Comments on The homeland half

Today was the Inaugural Homeland Memorial Weekend Half Marathon and I came in first place! No, really, I did! OK, in fairness I was the…

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Posted on28 May 20119 November 2021Everyday Life

Music lessons; take two

by Just Frances2 Comments on Music lessons; take two

Back in April, I took Paul’s record collection and a turntable to my nephew, Parker. This was a much-loved gift and he’s since purchased a…

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Posted on25 May 20119 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Everyday Life

Logo-ing

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The last couple of nights have been rather fun for me as I’ve started to gear up for life as an unemployed bum. And part…

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Posted on20 May 20118 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

From happy to crash

by Just Frances3 Comments on From happy to crash

It’s been a bad day. It started good, but then something happened that caused me to come crashing down. I could tell you what that something…

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Posted on17 May 20118 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Lost

by Just Frances4 Comments on Lost

Last month I decided to write a blog post about the one and only “mixed tape” that was ever made for me. Well, I say…

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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)

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