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When I’m 64

What are you most excited about for the future? Retirement and spending time doing what I want. It’ll be a while, hopefully I can get to part time work at some point. I want to have free time to work around the house, volunteer and travel. I’m lucky to at least work hybrid so I’mContinue reading “When I’m 64”

Summertime

The livin’ was easy so I guess I wrote more. June 20 8th grade: Last day of school. I’m gonna miss [middle school] I guess we got out before I could learn “going to”. That really warms my heart that I felt this way. Someone told me that we sometimes dwell on the anticipation ofContinue reading “Summertime”

Unaccompanied Minor

I was listening to Matthew Perry narrate his book and he mentioned that he almost called it “Unaccompanied Minor” because he would fly solo as a kid between parents. I too flew solo a couple of times as a child, though for different reasons. My family lived in a different state from extended family. WeContinue reading “Unaccompanied Minor”

Menswear

If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be? So I’m going comfortable. A few years ago I was in a local play, playing a female carpenter. I went to the thrift store and found a pair of men’s cargo pants. I was shocked they fit as IContinue reading “Menswear”

When the moon hits your eye..

What countries do you want to visit? I have been lucky to have visited a few countries but on my bucket list is Italy. I have heard how beautiful it is and the food is amazing. I love that everyone walks everywhere, and comfy shoes are mandatory on the old cobblestones. I hope to getContinue reading “When the moon hits your eye..”

June Days

Only a few posts for June. June 14 8th Grade: Tonight was the 8th grade dance it was a blast. Everyone look nice Oh, I’m glad that I enjoyed it. I didn’t have a lot of friends but I loved a dance I guess. I wore a dress of my cousin’s, it was very plain.Continue reading “June Days”

Running

What are you passionate about? As evidenced by my name. I could talk endlessly about running. Races I have done, goals I have, gels, shoes, whatever. I’m comfortable talking about running and love when I meet people who run. I have had people tell me that they are training for a 5k and say thatContinue reading “Running”

Best Storybook Ever

Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? And it was. I got Richard Scarry’s Best Storybook Ever for my birthday one year. I loved being read to and eventually reading it on my own. My favorite story was the one about a little bear who is on his father’s shoulders and the dad can’tContinue reading “Best Storybook Ever”

Final days of May

5th grade me is back and she’s got not much to say. May 30th We went to a party at [friend’s]. It was really fun. A- If it is the people that I am thinking of it was fun. They lived on a big farm and there was a lot to do. We would walkContinue reading “Final days of May”

I communicate with God through running

Do you practice religion? While I don’t go to church and I don’t really affiliate with an organized religion I do have faith and beliefs. I pray and am thankful for what I have. I’m intrigued by religion. I grew up Catholic and live in a predominantly Catholic area. I like learning about different religionsContinue reading “I communicate with God through running”