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29 Things I Learned in my 29th Year of Life

Every birthday, people love to ask me if I feel any different. As if the day of each birthday I grow another gray hair or develop a new wrinkle. In reality, the day of my birthday often feels just like the day before. Aging is more marked by big life events, new revelations, and dietary intolerances that my body seems HELLBENT ON DEVELOPING. Tomorrow, I … Continue reading 29 Things I Learned in my 29th Year of Life

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Sunday Scribblings #93 – Muffin

Happy Sunday, everyone! Every Wednesday, blogging buddy Aaron over at The Confusing Middle posts a “Sunday Scribblings” prompt for other bloggers to ponder and respond to on the following Sunday. If you’re a blogger looking for more inspiration, I highly recommend jumping in and joining in on the fun! This week’s prompt is: Muffin! In my sophomore year of high school, our English teacher told … Continue reading Sunday Scribblings #93 – Muffin

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The Captain’s Quiz 7: Well, That’s New

You all know that I absolutely love blogging buddy Paul’s Captain’s quizzes (fun fact: Paul recently wrote a guest post for my blog! You can find it here). I’m always excited to join in and answer his sometimes-ridiculous, always-hilarious questions. As always, these questions do not have any “right” or “wrong” answers per se…Paul may know the grading rubric, but the participants will not know … Continue reading The Captain’s Quiz 7: Well, That’s New

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Renata’s Guide to Writing Blog Posts

As everyone knows, this is the best advice and how-to-guide blog around. I always have awesome guides from how to be the most charming attendee at a holiday party to how to make friends when you’re an old, withered twenty-something. I never like to let my readers down, so, after 3 and a half long years, I am ready to spill the beans. I’m ready … Continue reading Renata’s Guide to Writing Blog Posts

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Getting Real with Paul: Hanging Up Memories

This is a guest post for my “Getting Real” series. On this blog, we provide “pure human content,” and truly get real. I wanted to give other bloggers the opportunity to come on here and get real with me! I am so excited for the opportunity to invite other bloggers to join me and share their life experience and big feels. Interested in sending over … Continue reading Getting Real with Paul: Hanging Up Memories