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Year: 2019

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Journey Into the Unknown

By Ashley December 31, 2019

There we have it folks, another year under our belts. And, word buzzing on the social media streets is that we have a new decade to look forward to. (6 minutes read time.)

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Human Nature Social Justice

Beauty Standards Are Created. Preferences Are Taught.

By Ashley December 11, 2019 2

The beauty standards we’ve all grown to accept as our own preferences are but an illusion. Like with most things, there is an extreme level of societal influence that goes into our personal choices. (7 minutes read time)

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Human Nature Inspiration Wellness

All We Have Are Moments

By Ashley November 1, 2019 2

The ONE thing we can all agree on: we get this life, and it’s up to us to determine how to live in it. (7 minutes read time)

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Dating Friendship Love & Friendship

Do Villains Even Exist?

By Ashley October 19, 2019

No one’s ever really the “bad” guy. It all just depends on your perspective. (6 minutes read time)

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Dating Love & Friendship

Situationships Are Like Fast Food

By Ashley September 28, 2019

They’re convenient and make you feel satisfied (at least temporarily), but ultimately provide no lasting value in the long run. (8 minutes read time)

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Traveler's Tales

A Love Letter to Traveling

By Ashley September 12, 2019

I’ve only seen a fraction of the world; but, it’s changed me. My mind may be here, but my heart is overseas. (9 minutes read time)

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Inspiration Storytime

It Will End in Victory, Part 1

By Ashley August 26, 2019 3

Kind of a novel. So, get comfortable. Because this is one heck of a story. (22 minutes read time)

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Human Nature Social Justice

There Is No Reverse

By Ashley August 9, 2019

They say write about the thing you’re most afraid to write about, eh? I’m gonna do it. *deep inhale* (7 minutes read time)

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Dating Love & Friendship Self-Discovery

It All Comes Down to Three Things

By Ashley July 29, 2019 2

Whenever any of these core needs was present, I clung to it and silently wondered why it always felt like something was missing. In unpacking previous relationships, multi-year situationships, one-hit-wonder dates and flings of summer’s past, it became very clear that no one ever had ALL three things. (5 minutes read time)

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