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  • A New Chapter

    This blogging thing will take some getting used to, but I’m looking forward to stepping into uncharted waters. Hi, I’m Ashley. I recently graduated from university with my Bachelor’s degree in English/Creative Writing and my passion and goal in life is to have others read and appreciate my works. Poe, King, Mass, Tolkien, Shelley, and

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  • Historic Inspirations

    As a self-proclaimed history nerd, I have many historical figures that I admire. But I suppose it depends on what you consider a historical figure to be. If musicians are included, then Freddie Mercury is definitely a top one for me. His confidence to be his authentic, quirky self is admirable, and of course he

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  • Dreams of Traveling

    What countries do you want to visit? Having never been on an airplane in my life, there are many countries I’d love to visit when I finally do. First and foremost is Scotland; the home of my ancestors and a place full of rich history. To see the castle ruins and downtown Edinburgh would be

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  • Inner Beauty

    What’s your favorite thing about yourself? To answer this question, I’d have to say my favorite things about myself is my mind. Not only is it always going at a million miles an hour with thoughts and ideas, along with multiple songs playing in the background, but it’s been through so much and still survived.

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  • Retirement

    How do you want to retire? I hope to retire happily. After feeling fulfilled in my career. Hopefully fifty years from now or longer. Sitting on the large porch of my dream house in the country surrounded by acres of sprawling land. Grandchildren playing in the yard. My husband sitting in the rocking chair beside

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  • Magic in Nature

    Describe one of your favorite moments. Though there are many moments in my life I cherish, the first one that came to mine happened only last year. I was camping with loved ones in the North Carolina mountains. Our campsite was just a few yards from a creek, so as we explored the campgrounds we

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  • Fabulous Fall

    What is your favorite season of year? Why? For as long as I can remember, autumn has always been my favorite season. Perhaps due to Halloween being my favorite holiday, since childhood, or maybe a conglomeration of things. I love the chill in the air before the bitter cold of winter. The crunchy leaves littered

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  • Monday’s Thoughts

    Today, something interesting and comforting came across my mind. Before my sister and I were born, my mother lost three babies before they were born. My entire life I’ve wondered about the siblings I never got to meet. Wondered if they had lived, if I would even be here in this world. Then another thought

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  • The Simple Things

    What are the most important things needed to live a good life? In my opinion, the most important things that make life good are the small ones. A positive mindset, having someone to confide in and love, and being grateful for every little thing you have. A quote I once read that really convicted me

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  • Woman’s Best Friend

    Who do you spend the most time with? I’ll be the first to admit I’m an antisocial introvert who struggles to leave the house on my own accord. So it only makes sense that I spend most of my time with my dog. If I’ve learned anything through the years it’s that dogs have unwavering

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  • 1. Loyalty and honesty are two of the most important qualities in a person 2. Love and infatuation are two entirely different things 3. People who don’t like animals are not to be trusted 4. Even grown adults don’t have life figured out 5. When a loved one dies, your life is not over too;

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