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Coffee Date // March 2022
Uncategorized ► March 7, 2022

Coffee Date // March 2022

We walk into the coffee shop with masks on. This coffee shop used to be pulsating with voices and music, packed with tables, just enough space left open for a line at the register and...

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To My Niece on Her 18th Birthday
Uncategorized ► December 14, 2021

To My Niece on Her 18th Birthday

Hi Teenager, (Because even though you’re now officially an adult, you still have teen at the end of your age for the next two years.) 18 years ago today… Just kidding. We went down that...

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Books Read in February 2021
Books ► March 30, 2021

Books Read in February 2021

Well, here we are… right at the end of March and I’m finally putting up book reviews of the books I read in 2021. Better late than never, right? As I did in January I...

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Currently // June 2015
Life ► June 4, 2015

Currently // June 2015

…reading Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. I love her writing so much and this story has been fun so far. …watching How I Met Your Mother, which I finished this week! I have thoughts, of course....

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Spring Makeup Bag
Uncategorized ► June 3, 2015

Spring Makeup Bag

Note – I purchased all of the products listed in this post. It’s been awhile since I shared my go-to makeup look, so when I realized I’ve been reaching for the same eyeshadow palette for...

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2015 Goals // June
Life ► June 2, 2015

2015 Goals // June

It’s June! It’s kind of hard to believe; May was such a blur of allergies and all that was happening at work that it kind of slipped by me. I have a bunch of emails...

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Book Club Discussion // The Buried Giant, by Kazuo Ishiguro
Uncategorized ► June 1, 2015

Book Club Discussion // The Buried Giant, by Kazuo Ishiguro

Happy Monday! And Happy June! Have you had a chance to finish The Buried Giant yet? I hope you enjoyed/are enjoying the book! Ever since I finished it I’ve been looking forward to seeing what...

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In Review // May 2015
Life ► May 29, 2015

In Review // May 2015

May was quite the busy month! It started with the amazing writing retreat that I went on, found me in bed every day after work with a bad cold/allergies, and ended with lots of activity...

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The Week // 01
Life ► May 22, 2015

The Week // 01

Hello, everyone! Happy Friday! We made it through the week! I used to give recaps of my week on Friday’s and I’ve often thought about doing them again. I’m sure I won’t do them every...

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Little One’s Adventures // A Sunday Morning Adventure
Uncategorized ► April 22, 2015

Little One’s Adventures // A Sunday Morning Adventure

Hello, everyone! Little One on the blog today. What’s shakin’? Are you looking for me on a Sunday morning? Sorry, I’m unavailable! Unless you want to go to church with me! That’s right! I’m a...

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I'm Crystal, the storyteller behind Dreams, etc. I'm all about learning how to live slowly & sustainably, while also seeking adventure as we follow our dreams, etc.

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Monday was a long day, but a good day. #ditl #day Monday was a long day, but a good day.

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Hua hua vibes in the Midwest. Hua hua vibes in the Midwest.
Life has felt a little stressful lately so here ar Life has felt a little stressful lately so here are some good moments from the week:

1. Mina, on what used to be my softest blanket which is now hers.

2. Dinner with my bestie, @foxtrot_anhthu 

3. An early morning.

4. I have been craving chicken saag for weeks and finally got some before a poetry event (that is not pictured even though I meant to include one).

5. Jambalaya at a church event.

6. A fall bonfire.
Come with me to Cafe Ceres in downtown Minneapolis Come with me to Cafe Ceres in downtown Minneapolis.
A low key Sunday: church, pizza with mom, phone ca A low key Sunday: church, pizza with mom, phone call with niece, dogs. What was your Sunday like?
Summer has never been my favorite season so I inte Summer has never been my favorite season so I intentionally try to find those moments that I enjoy. Here’s one from summer 2023: sitting outside and watching this bird couple care for their babies.
It’s true. Okay, Mina. Your human needs a hug. It’s true.

Okay, Mina. Your human needs a hug. And maybe we should consider taking more flattering videos of the two of us. 😂

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