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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 January 20115 July 2021Crafting & Creating

The art of rest

by Just Frances3 Comments on The art of rest

I am nearing the end of my second full day of proper rest due to a low platelet count. It’s really hard because I can’t…

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Posted on2 January 20115 July 2021Everyday Life

Saving cash; depleting clutter

by Just Frances8 Comments on Saving cash; depleting clutter

Like many of you, I have a habit of taking home soaps and other toiletries from hotels. And, like I’m sure some of you, I…

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Posted on3 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

Food foibles

by Just Frances5 Comments on Food foibles

So I think I’m a mild food hoarder. Or that I have some weird food obsessions. Or both. I’ve known it for years but mostly…

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Posted on23 October 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Bad desk; good desk

by Just Frances4 Comments on Bad desk; good desk

I don’t know how it happens, but I will go weeks and weeks with my desk being nice and clean then all of a sudden…

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Posted on12 October 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Hanky panky

by Just Frances9 Comments on Hanky panky

A friend from high school mentioned that she’d like to hear more about my collection of vintage handbags and handkerchiefs, so this post is for…

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Posted on11 October 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Coronation candy

by Just Frances5 Comments on Coronation candy

Today I had a permanent crown placed on a poorly tooth that’s been bothering me since early May. So, in honour of my coronation, I…

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Posted on30 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Handbag packrat

by Just Frances4 Comments on Handbag packrat

Ack! It’s happened again! I’ve become a handbag packrat. You know, those women who carry these massive bags around all the time that are loaded…

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Posted on24 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Punctuate this!

by Just Frances7 Comments on Punctuate this!

Yay! Today is National Punctuation Day. And if you know me at all you know that this is a day I love to celebrate. So…

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Posted on26 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Just a quick trip

by Just Frances8 Comments on Just a quick trip

So there I was in line at the British Airways counter at SeaTac. With me were three of my five sisters and their kids and…

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Posted on8 August 20103 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Running commentary

by Just Frances2 Comments on Running commentary

When I run I think. Even when I’m listening to my iPod, my mind is racing through one thought after another. It jumps from here…

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Posted on30 July 20103 July 2021Widow Life

Set in stone

by Just Frances13 Comments on Set in stone

I struggled with how to start this post, or if I would even write it at all because it’s hard to know how to “announce”…

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Posted on24 July 20103 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

To train and listen

by Just Frances2 Comments on To train and listen

I am one of those people who pushes herself a little (a lot?) too hard when there’s a goal to be met. But I’m trying…

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Posted on17 July 20103 July 2021Everyday Life

Building my library

by Just Frances2 Comments on Building my library

I posted a while back about my mission to expand my incredibly eclectic music collection, intending to fill my iPod Classic of 40,000 songs. Since…

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Posted on12 July 20103 July 2021Everyday Life

What do you feed a hungry ego? Pens!

by Just Frances2 Comments on What do you feed a hungry ego? Pens!

Blogs are great for the ego. Here on Just Frances, I rule the content; it’s all about me and I can say anything I want.…

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Posted on26 June 20102 July 2021Culinary Arts, Health & Wellness

Hail, Caesar!

by Just Frances1 Comment on Hail, Caesar!

I’m on a bit of a Caesar salad kick these days. Where I used to be extremely creative with my weekly dinner menus and ate…

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Posted on12 June 20102 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Stuff: His, Mine, Ours

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I have a house full of stuff. Stuff I accumulated before I ever met Paul. Stuff Paul accumulated before he ever met me. Stuff we accumulated…

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Posted on5 June 20102 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Re-learning obsessive-compulsive behaviors

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Re-learning obsessive-compulsive behaviors

Anyone who has known me long knows that I am one of those geeky, overly-organised, slightly obsessive-compulsive, and highly meticulous people. Oh, and I have…

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Posted on30 May 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

Egg-tastic!

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Twice a year, an old urban legend is told about the possibility of balancing an egg on end during the spring and autumn equinoxes. It…

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Posted on16 May 20101 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

A weekend at home

by Just Frances1 Comment on A weekend at home

Weekends haven’t been the same since Paul died, but I’ve been determined to get back to spending them as normal as possible. Now that spring has…

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Posted on15 May 20101 July 2021Everyday Life

Solar-powered clothes dryer

by Just Frances2 Comments on Solar-powered clothes dryer

Carrying on with the hippy-granola-freak of a homeowner theme, I’m pleased to announce that I got to use one of my favourite household appliances today…

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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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