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Posted on27 March 201321 July 2021Academic 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 201321 July 2021Academic 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 on3 March 201321 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

January in March

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I have finally managed to complete my first race of 2013 as part of my Race a Month Challenge. The race, the Buchlyvie 10K, was meant to take place on…

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Posted on27 February 201320 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

A challenging challenge

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With February fast approaching its end, I am saddened to report that I have still not managed to run a race as part of my 2013 Race a…

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Posted on26 February 20133 May 2023Academic Life

Via, Veritas, Vita

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Remember how I told you that I submitted my first PhD application? And that I was a little concerned that I wouldn’t get accepted? Well, that…

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Posted on24 February 201320 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

A life I value

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Yesterday’s post seems to have created some interesting, and unexpected, feedback, so I thought I’d take the time to talk about it some more. It seems…

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Posted on18 February 201320 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Choosing my own adventure

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I’m not a big believer in predetermined destinies. I don’t believe that God has my entire life mapped out and that every little obstacle is…

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Posted on12 February 201320 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Marathon madness

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Two years ago, I decided to sign up for my “one and only” marathon. And I ran that marathon and insisted I would never do one again. And…

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Posted on11 February 201320 July 2021Academic Life, Musings & Ramblings

I am a cyborg: A personal reflection

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To celebrate submitting my first PhD application yesterday, I thought I’d share with you my first writing assignment from my master’s programme. This was written for my…

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Posted on10 February 201319 November 2022Academic Life

Submitted

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Wow! I’ve just applied to a PhD programme. That’s just crazy! I mean, I’m the girl who suffered years of speech therapy – and the mocking that…

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Posted on1 February 201320 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Faith for February

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When the New Year began, I wrote about my contemplation of giving into misery and hopelessness; of forgoing thoughts of joy and happiness. But, in the…

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Posted on31 January 201320 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Another running failure

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It would seem that I’m really struggling with my running goals these days because not only did I fail on my last two races of 2012, but my…

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Posted on29 January 201320 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Dear Old Frances

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I’ve just completed another one of the Brooklyn Art Library‘s collaborative art projects, Letters From Your Childhood, so here I am sharing it with you. Yay! It’s difficult…

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Posted on15 January 201320 July 2021Academic Life, Everyday Life

Stepping towards the future

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Today was a busy and productive day, despite having nothing tangible to show for it. Still, I’ve taken steps towards tomorrow and that makes me…

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Posted on5 January 201320 July 2021Everyday Life

A happy me

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I think that one of the things I struggle with is being happy with myself. For a million little reasons, I’ve always found it difficult…

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Posted on2 January 201318 October 2021Fitness & Exercise

Challenge 2013: A race a month

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I failed ever-so-slightly in my 2012 Race a Month Challenge, but I enjoyed it so much that I’m challenging myself to the same feat for…

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Posted on1 January 201320 July 2021Musings & 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 on31 December 201219 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

So long, 2012!

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If I am honest, I would have to say that 2012 has been a pretty unhappy year. I think it’s been even worse because I…

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Posted on27 December 201219 July 2021Fitness & Exercise

A successful failure

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I suppose it’s time I acknowledge that my 2012 Race a Month Challenge wasn’t as successful as I’d hoped. However, I am still calling it…

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Posted on23 November 201219 July 2021Academic Life, Widow Life

The master

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The day you’ve all been waiting for has arrived! Today is the day that I completed one of my life goals. Yes, today is the…

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