Tag: hope
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The Thaw
Every year, around March, I will look around as I’m walking my dog and think about how I can’t imagine what summer is like. I see barren trees and can no longer fathom what they look like with branches full of plush, green leaves. I see brown, brittle lawns and can’t seem to remember a…
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Hope: The Seedy Underbelly
All my life, I have heard it said that one should never lose hope. People speak of hope as this wonderful thing that no person should ever be without. Hope is glorified as something that elevates your humanity and betters your existence. “Don’t lose hope” they say. Whatever you do, don’t lose hope. It is…
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Adventure Is Out There
Well, it’s official. I’m about to drop a huge update on you all so brace yourselves. A few months ago, I was presented with an opportunity. A plane ticket. With my past of hasty decisions gone awry, I wanted to really think and pray about what direction that I should take. I wanted to give…
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The State of Discontentment
I have been wanting to drive home to Michigan for a while for a few reasons. First of all, I miss my pets. I have a dog and two cats that live with my parents. My roommate is allergic to cats and sometimes, I swear to you, I have withdrawal from cats. They are so…
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Definitely Today
Sleeplessness is something I’ve been battling a lot over the past few months. After being laid of on April 24, I expected to slide into a new job relatively soon thereafter. I immediately, that very day, began plugging away at positions. I revamped the resume and went to task, because who can afford to be…