Monthly Archives: July 2017

Are we there yet?

Posted on July 30, 2017 by jenn

Dear Celeste, Happy 17th birthday! I can’t imagine where this year has gone. A moment ago, you were blowing out a pile of brownies turning 16, and before that 15… and yet here we are. You’re about to embark on … Continue reading →

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This is 5

Posted on July 12, 2017 by jenn

Dear Dalilah, Today is your 5th birthday! You have been waiting for this day for a long time! You love your birthday and look forward to it for a long time. I don’t know what 5 will bring for you, … Continue reading →

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Failing

Posted on July 10, 2017 by jenn

I’m not really into failing. I’m more the type of person that will overextend to meet the goal rather than fail. Don’t have enough money with one job? Get more jobs. Don’t understand something? Hit the library (or the google). … Continue reading →

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