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Everyday Stories, Lived

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  • A safe space for self-expression and growth

    The more I read books about how to write better, the more I reconsider my confidence in writing. There’s still so much to learn! I know I have told you before that my main motivation for keeping this blog alive is to have an avenue (and a safe space) to improve my writing. Why call… Read more

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  • From many hobbies to one

    As much as I want to become better at so many things at the same time, I can’t seem to find the enthusiasm to do so many things like I used to have when I was younger (like creating board games, crocheting, and making keychains from beads). Now, I feel more intentional at consistently banging… Read more

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  • Some battles are too big for me

    When people scatter seeds of doubt, and one gets planted in your heart, you begin to entertain and ruminate on thoughts you never considered before. What if they were right? What are the signs that I have missed? Then you overthink. Can you still remember what it feels like NOT to overthink? Helplessness about the… Read more

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  • Late-night musings #16

    Beginnings remind me of goodbyes and endings because I’ve lived life long enough to know that—an inescapable cycle. And my heart swells with every goodbye—the same as what I feel after reading a highly engaging long story—preparing a room to breathe before that final bid of farewell and an exchange of “I miss yous.” Because… Read more

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  • The completionist in me

    completionistnoun (in a video game) a player who attempts to complete every challenge and earn every achievement or trophy:I’m not really a completionist, so I skipped the side missions and focused on the main story quests. from Dictionary.com I was seven when I first used my friend’s Game Boy Advance, a handheld game console. So… Read more

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  • Action filter (based on James 3:13-18)

    Today in church, Pastor Sumrall’s sermon reminded me of the importance of setting God’s wisdom as a guide for our actions, ensuring that we become a blessing to others. Because as a follower of Jesus, we must bring glory and honor to the Name of the Lord, not profane it. And we often dishonor the… Read more

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  • Sometimes, stories just want to be told

    You might have wondered how I can keep writing about anything. Because for sure, I must be using some system to keep this blog alive, right? My initial plan for this blog is to write daily, which could be about work, life, and the future. How did I end up with these main categories? After… Read more

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