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Tag: ocd

I do not have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, but I do have obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Generally, they are just little “quirks”, but I am aware that those quirks can take over if I experience great amounts of stress or grief. These posts relate to how those tendencies impact my everyday life and how I stop them from taking over.

Posted on16 October 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

Chalk it up to intelligence

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Chalk it up to intelligence

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 on1 July 201110 July 2021Widow Life

Cleaning closets

by Just Frances7 Comments on Cleaning closets

Well, I’ve finally done it. I’ve finally cleaned out Paul’s side of the closet. It only took more than two years… I don’t know what…

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Posted on1 June 20119 July 2021Everyday Life

The counting begins

by Just Frances2 Comments on The counting begins

I am counting down the days until The Big Move takes place. Not in exact days mind you, because I won’t buy my ticket until…

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Posted on22 May 20118 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Loosey goosey

by Just Frances6 Comments on Loosey goosey

Back in February, I told you about a never-ending project I’ve been working on with leftover bits of yarn. And I mentioned that the stitching…

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Posted on19 May 20118 July 2021Everyday Life

Expat food woes

by Just Frances9 Comments on Expat food woes

I think that one of the worst things about the life of an expat or repat is dealing with food let-downs. Or is that just…

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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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Posted on14 May 20118 July 2021Everyday Life

The dressing room

by Just Frances2 Comments on The dressing room

The thing I hate most about buying clothes (second only to parting with money) is trying on clothes. I hate trying on clothes. I hate it…

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Posted on26 March 20117 July 2021Everyday Life

Taking stock

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Taking stock

I have an alcohol problem. A big, big alcohol problem. But it’s not because I drink too much – it’s because I drink too little! You see,…

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Posted on25 March 20117 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

For the record

by Just Frances7 Comments on For the record

I picked up my medical records today so that I can give a copy of my medical history to my new GP when I arrive…

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Posted on7 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

A public service announcement

by Just Frances5 Comments on A public service announcement

This will be a short post – or rather, a short public service announcement – because I am using my Dad’s netbook as I am unable to get online…

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Posted on4 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

National Grammar Day

by Just Frances4 Comments on National Grammar Day

It’s National Grammar Day here in the fantastic United States of America. Are you as excited about that as I am? No? Well, I suppose I…

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Posted on1 March 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

The clutter shuffle

by Just Frances2 Comments on The clutter shuffle

Today is a snow day on the Palouse and I am well and truly snowed in. School has been cancelled; the roads are unsafe, and…

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Posted on27 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

Sharpies and Bics and Uni-Balls—Oh my!

by Just Frances3 Comments on Sharpies and Bics and Uni-Balls—Oh my!

I promised myself that I would go through junk every week so that by the time I’m ready to start packing, I’ve rid myself of…

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Posted on16 February 201119 November 2022Everyday Life

100 random things

by Just Frances13 Comments on 100 random things

My friend posted a list of 100 random things her daughter wrote about herself out of boredom and I thought I’d give it a shot…

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Posted on15 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

A year of Just Frances

by Just Frances3 Comments on A year of Just Frances

It’s been a year since I started Just Frances. Whilst it’s certainly not my first blog, it is unique in that I’ve actually put my…

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Posted on12 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

Pick a card

by Just Frances2 Comments on Pick a card

I’m in clutter-clearing mode and today’s task is my stationery drawer. The drawer is well past its clear-out date, especially since it’s been difficult to…

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Posted on9 February 20116 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Everyday Life

Too much

by Just Frances2 Comments on Too much

Sometimes I try to do too much all at once. And sometimes, that means that my coffee table suffers and becomes covered in half-finished projects.…

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Posted on7 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

Challenging music

by Just Frances3 Comments on Challenging music

Over the summer, my friend set a challenge to listen to all of her iPod’s music collection alphabetically. A through Z; every song. Every. Last. Song.…

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Posted on26 January 20115 July 2021Health & Wellness

Just two minutes

by Just Frances6 Comments on Just two minutes

I used to be able to sit in complete silence and just be at peace with myself. I used to be able to curl up…

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Posted on25 January 20115 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Food woes

by Just Frances11 Comments on Food woes

I’ve been noticing in recent weeks that I’m not eating enough and I need to work on that. Before Paul died my diet and exercise…

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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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