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Evening Reflections – September 10, 2025
What are you doing this evening? This evening I am sitting quietly in my recliner with Chewy by my side. I feel absolutely drained. Today has been one of the most stressful and heartbreaking days I can remember in a long time. Work itself was already heavy, but what overshadowed everything was the conversations in Continue reading
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Red Flags
What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you? The red flag for me is the kind of person who coats everything in sugar. The ones who are endlessly agreeable, overflowing with friendliness, and eager to make everyone feel special but almost to the point where it feels theatrical. At first, it looks Continue reading
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Traveling Light: No Room for Grudges
Are you holding a grudge? About? I used to hold grudges. Like, really hold them. If you hurt me, you went into my mental file cabinet and I never forgot. But honestly, that wasn’t just me being stubborn, it was me being stuck. PTSD will do that. And let me just say this: PTSD is Continue reading
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My Ideal Home: A Lush, Whimsical Sanctuary
What does your ideal home look like? If I could design my dream home, it wouldn’t be about trends, minimalism, or perfection. It would be warm, eclectic, whimsical, and alive. A sanctuary that breathes and grows with every moment. Traditional at its core, with hints of preppy charm, a little boho, academic sophistication, and playful Continue reading
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Staying Optimistic
How are you feeling right now? How am I feeling right now? Honestly, I’d say hopeful and optimistic. I’m really focusing on a few areas in my life that matter most to me right now: my health, fitness, my finances, and my creativity. It feels good to put energy into things that make a real Continue reading
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Television Memories
What TV shows did you watch as a kid? Some of my best childhood memories are stitched together by TV theme songs and commercial breaks, especially the shows I watched curled up next to my mom. Those evenings felt like a ritual: snacks on the coffee table, a blanket we tug-of-war’d over, and reruns that Continue reading
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Spinning Through Time: Ballroom and English Country Dancing
Tell us about the last thing you got excited about. The last thing that genuinely got me excited? Attending the McMenamins History Ball. I’ve always loved ballroom dancing for the elegance, the music, the way it feels like moving through a story. This event was everything I could hope for and more. On top of Continue reading
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The Pacific Northwest: A Place That Feels Like Soul
What I love most about living in the Pacific Northwest is the way contrasts coexist, not as opposites, but as complements. On the horizon, Mount Rainier rises with a kind of silent majesty, its presence steady and almost mythic. Even when it hides behind clouds, I can feel it there, like a secret guardian watching Continue reading
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Mystic heart. Steel spine. Flame lit soul.
If humans had taglines, what would yours be? Mystic heart. Steel spine. Flame lit soul. Continue reading
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The People and Forces I Look to for Guidance
List the people you admire and look to for advice… In life, we often find ourselves seeking wisdom, understanding, and direction from those who have shaped us, whether they are people, moments, or even invisible forces. For me, my guidance comes from a combination of both tangible and intangible sources that help me navigate the Continue reading
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Over the Moon in Opera Alley: My Favorite Restaurant and a Love Letter to Romance
What is your favorite restaurant? Some places feed your body. Others feed your spirit.And then, there are places like Over the Moon Café, where the food is unforgettable, yes, but the feeling? That’s what lingers. Tucked away in Tacoma’s Opera Alley, Over the Moon isn’t flashy or loud. In fact, you could walk right past Continue reading
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Finding Joy in Movement: My Love for Music and Exercise
What’s the most fun way to exercise? My favorite way to exercise is by dancing around the house to great music. There’s something freeing about moving to the beat, letting go of any stress, and just enjoying the moment. When I’m not dancing, I also love getting on the elliptical while listening to music. It’s Continue reading
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Laughter
What makes you laugh? Laughter is one of my favorite things in the world. I absolutely love to laugh—it’s healing, it’s freeing, and it’s a beautiful way to connect with people. My sense of humor tends to lean toward the quirky, the exaggerated, and the timeless. There’s something about old-school physical comedy that just cracks Continue reading
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My Most Ambitious DIY Project
Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on. When most people think of DIY projects, they imagine home renovations, crafting, or some kind of hands-on creation. But for me, the most ambitious DIY project I’ve ever taken on wasn’t something I could hold in my hands, it was earning my MBA in just Continue reading
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From Kicks to Chords: How Karate and Tumbling Gave Way to Music
Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time? Over time, I’ve found myself outgrowing certain activities, one of the most significant being karate and tumbling. These were my world for much of my childhood and early tween years. I trained in Isshin-ryu karate, a martial art that emphasizes both Continue reading
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Sweet Nostalgia and Elegant Flavors: Why These Are My Favorite Candies
What’s your favorite candy? When it comes to candy, I’ve always had a special fondness for certain treats that offer a little more than just sweetness. I’m all about texture, nostalgia, and those unique flavors that you can’t quite find anywhere else. If I had to narrow down my favorites, I’d have to say it’s Continue reading
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The Power of the Digital Camera: Capturing Moments, Telling Stories
The most important invention in your lifetime is… … the digital camera, and more specifically, the evolution of photography technology in smartphones. I love photography and this invention has not only made capturing moments easier and more accessible, but it has also given me the tools to express myself and share my perspective with the Continue reading
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