Intentionally Single

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I’m kind of all over the place lately. Despite saying I wanted a new boyfriend in my recent post, yesterday I started reading the book Single for a Greater Purpose. I’m kind of tired of dealing with romantic relationships, to be honest. And things have never worked out for me. So maybe God wants me to be intentionally single. Thanks, God. 😑 That’s scary to think about because I do want a husband — I told God, “If I can’t be a nun, at least don’t let me be forever alone” — but it’s all one day at a time, anyway. I’m not particularly lonely right now.

In other news, I cut myself while slicing a bagel this morning. At least it is something to “offer up,” as so many Catholics say.

Star Shining

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Star
Shining
In the dark,
Brightness showing
The way to the Babe --
The One who saves is born,
Only the Herods will mourn 
On this wholly glorious day:
The Magi by Mary choose to stay, 
To worship the newborn King, gifts giving.

I wrote this etheree this morning for the feast of the Epiphany. We celebrated it at Mass today, even though technically it is not until the 6th.

NEW Word of the Year

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I forgot to choose a “word of the year” before the New Year started, but I came up with one this morning: my word for the year 2026 is NEW! That might seem like cheating — having my word for a new year be New — but it feels right to me. I already kind of messed up, but it’s never too late for a NEW start!

I am hoping for a NEW job this year, maybe a NEW boyfriend, probably some NEW habits (there are some old habits that need to go in the trash).

I don’t want to be a totally NEW person, since I usually like myself (not today, but usually), but I can be a better person.

Mindfulness

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Deep breath.
Pay attention 
To what is around you,
Not in the future, not the past,
But now.

Today being January 1st, we are starting JusJoJan, which I forgot about until 5 minutes ago. So I wrote this cinquain. I need its reminder.

Festivities

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Merry Christmas to all of my readers! I have had a good time with my family, but it’s just my twin brother and parents (and 2 cats). We had a special dinner last night, ate Christmas casserole for breakfast this morning, and opened presents. We have no other plans today, but we might play Catan Seafarers, a game that my friend got our family.

The festivities will continue tomorrow and over the weekend and even next week, as many of my friends and I get together!

I went to Mass last night, and one little girl asked, “Are they gonna pour water on someone’s head?” 😆 I guess she’s been to a few baptisms but not many masses.

This post is for Writer’s Workshop, write a post in 7 sentences (this is my 8th sentence).

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Return of Anxiety

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Last week I wrote a post about essay anxiety. Well, the anxiety is back in full force. It’s the last week of the semester. I am taking two classes to finish my certification in early childhood education. And I have 2 essays, a test, AND a project to do by 11:59 pm on Friday. Plus I have a Christmas concert to perform in on Friday night, and we got a brand-new piece in Tagalog (not even English!) last night! I’ve never sung anything in Tagalog in my life! AAAAAHHHHH! 

anxiety sucks
but I can't turtle right now
gotta get stuff done