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Tag: prioritising me

Posted on28 April 201030 June 2021Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness

Back to the gym

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I found my way back to the gym today. It’s been just over a year since I last went and it felt a bit weird,…

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Posted on24 April 201030 June 2021Everyday Life

Retail therapy

by Just Frances3 Comments on Retail therapy

I’ve been feeling very sad and lonely the last few days so when my neighbour called to see if I wanted to drive into the…

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Posted on31 March 201029 June 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: March

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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 February 201027 June 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: February

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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 on21 February 201027 June 2021Crafting & Creating, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Happy birthday to me

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Today is my 36th birthday and to celebrate, I’ve opened a bottle of bubbly and I’m feasting on caviar, wild salmon, and Alaskan king crab. The house…

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Posted on20 February 201027 June 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

A day at the spa

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I’ve just returned home after enjoying my first-ever spa day. It was pure heaven and I can’t believe that in my nearly 36 years of…

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Posted on16 February 201027 June 2021Everyday Life

Shopping failure

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I have an affinity for handbags. Mostly vintage bags that have a unique character and flair to them, but I also enjoy modern-day bags when…

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Posted on15 February 201027 June 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Just Frances

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I was born in a hospital (not in a barn, as sometimes questioned by my mom, who should really know!) on 21 February 1974. The…

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Posted on1 February 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Resolving to find joy

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My new year’s resolution was simple this year, or so I thought. I resolved to find a bit of joy in each day. The idea…

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Posted on31 January 201027 June 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: January

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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 on16 December 200927 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Being selfish

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Before I met Paul, I was one of those habitually single people and quite happy that way. I did what I wanted when I wanted.…

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Posted on9 November 200927 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

A lost focus

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As strange as it sounds, there are days when I wish I could go back to Day One of the grieving process and start over.…

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Posted on22 August 200926 June 2021Widow Life

Vanity, thy name is widow

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I was a lucky woman. I had a wonderful husband who always wanted me to have the best things in life. He wanted me to…

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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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