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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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Another interesting thing I found on Ancestry was my genealogical connection to the MacGregor clan of Scotland. Although their history is not pretty, it is still fascinating to learn about. The MacGregors have a long and wild history; much of which I am still in the process of researching. What I do know, however, is
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How do you balance work and home life? As someone who is easily overwhelmed, I balance work and home by keeping the two completely separate. My home is centered around peace, rest, and comfort. I do my best to not bring any thoughts or duties from work home with me at the end of the
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You used to tell me that I didn’t fit in anywhere You didn’t like when I cut my hair Then I realized all you craved was control Manipulation of a girl barely seventeen years old Then one day I opened my eyes and realized I’d been blind And you were the blindfold Making me think
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Since I was a child, I’ve always been fascinated by genealogy and family history. I’ve used the site Ancestry for years to build my family tree and learn more about my familial history. I believe each generation in a family has a person that takes on the role of family historian; I took over for
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I thought I’d be happier once I was able to keep a spotless kitchen. But I was wrong. The lack of crumbs, dirtied spoons on the counter, and dishes in the sink burdens my heart. It’s a constant reminder that you’re not here anymore. That the only messes I have to clean up are my