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Tag: prioritising me

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

Faith for February

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Faith for February

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 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 on4 January 201320 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

A first Friday tradition?

by Just Frances3 Comments on A first Friday tradition?

It’s the first Friday of January, therefore the first Friday of the New Year. And a new year is an opportunity for a new start.…

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Posted on10 August 201210 May 2024Musings & Ramblings

Braving it alone

by Just Frances4 Comments on Braving it alone

Tonight, I decided to brave it alone and took myself to the theatre (sorry, to the cinema) to see Brave. And why not? Friday nights…

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Posted on27 July 201216 November 2022Everyday Life

Spent pennies

by Just Frances2 Comments on Spent pennies

As you may know, I like to save all of my “spare” change so that I can cash it in for something fun and frivolous.…

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Posted on25 July 20123 August 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A poetic starter

by Just Frances4 Comments on A poetic starter

Since I turned in my dissertation draft yesterday, I’ve decided that I am going to take a week’s holiday to rest and unwind before I…

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Posted on10 July 201217 July 2021Everyday Life

Hair today

by Just Frances2 Comments on Hair today

Today I’m going to give a bit of a rave. It’s kind of about how awesome my hair looks, but really it’s more about how…

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Posted on5 July 201217 July 2021Health & Wellness

Words about me

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I am participating in an online thing where a few people are getting together to chat through a moderated forum run by a grief counsellor.…

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Posted on1 April 201216 July 2021Academic Life, Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

A productive start

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Spring break started on Friday, and by Saturday morning I had created a bit of a to-do list of all of the things I want…

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Posted on2 March 201216 November 2022Health & Wellness

Doing nothing, online

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Doing nothing, online

A little while ago, I told you about my classes for the spring semester and how one of those classes included blogging. Well, yesterday I…

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Posted on21 February 201222 November 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A birthday in Crieff, not grief

by Just Frances2 Comments on A birthday in Crieff, not grief

It’s here! It’s here! The start of my 38th year of life is here! (Translation: Yay! It’s my 38th birthday!) My birthday, if I’m honest,…

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Posted on12 February 201215 July 2021Culinary Arts

Sunday roast

by Just Frances3 Comments on Sunday roast

Sunday roast is a pretty big thing here in the UK. So much so that even Paul – a 30+ year vegetarian – insisted that we enjoyed a big…

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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 on1 February 201215 July 2021Health & Wellness

Red and rosé

by Just Frances4 Comments on Red and rosé

It took a while to convince myself to get out of bed today. I mean, a long while – it was nearly noon by the time I…

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Posted on31 January 201215 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

31 happy things

by Just Frances2 Comments on 31 happy things

The last couple of months have been a real struggle for me emotionally. I don’t know why; I don’t know what triggered it. (Well, I…

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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 on24 January 201215 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

Birthday announcement

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This will be a short post (lucky you!) and serves two purposes: (1) To get me back in the habit of regular posts and (2)…

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Posted on22 January 201215 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

A random letter

by Just Frances7 Comments on A random letter

Today, I decided to let the Internet decide what my post would be. So, I went to Creative Writing Prompts to pick a topic. But…

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Posted on6 December 201113 July 2021Everyday Life

Delivered

by Just Frances2 Comments on Delivered

I am one of those weird people who enjoys grocery shopping. I start in the produce section and take great effort to select the best…

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Posted on2 November 201113 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Dear Self Confidence

by Just Frances6 Comments on Dear Self Confidence

It’s been nearly eight months since I last wrote a poem (horrible or otherwise) for you. Well, for me, actually. So, tonight I decided to…

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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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