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21-Day Writing Challenge Day 13 – Different you

November 22, 2018 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

It’s funny how timing can work sometimes. Yesterday I wrote about how I felt like I was always reverting to an old version of me every time I came back to Canada. And later on, that night, while … Read the rest

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21-Day Writing Challenge Day 12 – Same Patterns

November 21, 2018 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

Falling back into the same patterns

Every time I come back to Canada or see people from a previous time in my life, it feels like I revert back to the person I was at that time.

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21-Day Writing Challenge Day 11 – Staying Comfortable

November 20, 2018 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

Being comfortable is a great feeling.

As per its actual definition, what’s not to like about something ”providing physical ease and relaxation”?

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21-Day Writing Challenge Day 10 – Longing for Adventure

November 19, 2018 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

Some people dream of owning a bigger house. Some dream of becoming the CEO of a business. And others dream of having a big family.

I don’t.

My dreams are a lot different. I dream of exploring the … Read the rest

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21-Day Writing Challenge Day 9 – Unbeliever

November 18, 2018 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

During my travels, at work and with friends in Dubai, and even within my extended family, I’ve been surrounded with people who believe. They obviously do not necessarily share the same beliefs or the same faith, but most … Read the rest

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21-Day Writing Challenge Day 8 – Reading

November 17, 2018 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

Reading is my favorite thing to do when I’m not feeling too sure about my life or my choices. If I’m stressed, bored or have a long travel ahead of me, I simply love losing myself in someone … Read the rest

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21-Day Writing Challenge Day 7 – Taking ownership

November 16, 2018 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

 

It’s always much easier to play the victim than to take ownership. You know the drill: It’s not my fault, I failed because the exam was too difficult. I don’t have time to cook for myself or … Read the rest

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21-Day Writing Challenge Day 6 – Buying my next flight ticket

November 15, 2018 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

After a little more than a month of relaxing and catching up with my family and friends, I was starting to get anxious. As usual, when I come back to Canada, I’m afraid I will not find the … Read the rest

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21-Day Writing Challenge Day 5 – Relationships

November 14, 2018 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

 

Over the last year, I have attempted to have some relationships. I call these attempts as they didn’t really work out too well.

In one instance, we seemed to connect to a deeper level, enjoy each others … Read the rest

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21-Day Writing Challenge Day 4 – Guilt

November 13, 2018 Andree-Anne Leave a comment

Guilt.

Is there any stronger emotion that exists?

Of course, there probably is. Fear and love are rather strong (and for me tend to come together…), but to me nothing makes me feel as emotionally drained as guilt.… Read the rest

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