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Tag: prioritising me

Posted on1 October 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

An inspirational lunch

by Just Frances2 Comments on An inspirational lunch

I remember visiting a friend not too long ago and being shocked to learn that he rarely took advantage of the great cultural and historical…

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Posted on30 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: September

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on27 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Hooker red

by Just Frances2 Comments on Hooker red

I needed to cheer up. Soaking my feet and painting my nails is relaxing, which helps boost my mood. Hooker red polish makes me smile,…

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Posted on25 September 20104 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Everyday Life

Relearning the art of childhood

by Just Frances5 Comments on Relearning the art of childhood

A while back I picked up a piece of bond paper and a box of crayons to illustrate a silly little image to go along…

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Posted on23 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

Taking back lunch

by Just Frances2 Comments on Taking back lunch

I’ve been skipping lunch for years. Well, that’s strictly not true. I’ve been eating lunch (most days) but I eat at my desk whilst working.…

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Posted on21 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Thanking the anonymous

by Just Frances6 Comments on Thanking the anonymous

When I arrived home from England last week there was a happy surprise waiting for me in the post. It was a simple gesture: A…

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Posted on16 September 201018 October 2021Everyday Life

Fancy hotels

by Just Frances3 Comments on Fancy hotels

Faithful readers of other rubbish I’ve written since Paul died will remember the struggle I had the first time I found myself having to travel…

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Posted on30 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

The cost of vanity

by Just Frances4 Comments on The cost of vanity

For more than a year I’ve been telling myself to get some really nice, quality face moisturizer because grief can really take a toll on…

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Posted on30 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: August

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on28 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Goals update

by Just Frances4 Comments on Goals update

Nearly three weeks ago, I posted my goals and promised that I would soon update each goal with a list of tasks required to accomplish…

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Posted on10 August 20103 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Rainbows

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This is one of those funny posts for me. It started because I had a thought about rainbows, which then led me down a path…

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Posted on3 August 20103 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

A nice cuppa tea and a sit down

by Just Frances2 Comments on A nice cuppa tea and a sit down

When I got home from work today, I realised that I’ve not enjoyed a nice cuppa tea and a sit down after work since my…

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Posted on2 August 20103 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Girls’ weekend

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At 36 years of age, I’ve finally attended my first girls’ weekend. And you know what? It was pretty fun! (Yay!) I was never invited…

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Posted on31 July 20103 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: July

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on26 July 20103 July 2021Everyday Life

Cutting the cord

by Just Frances4 Comments on Cutting the cord

I am cutting the cord. Or rather, I am cutting the cable. I’m not replacing cable with satellite and in my rural neck of the…

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Posted on1 July 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

Reflections of joy

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My 2010 New Year’s Resolution was to find a little bit of joy each day. I started a gallery so that I could post a…

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Posted on30 June 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: June

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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

Hail, Caesar!

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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 on31 May 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: May

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on24 May 20102 July 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Anger management

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I re-entered the world of bad golfing last summer thinking that it would be a good way to vent frustration and anger stemmed from the…

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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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