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Fancy titles include Freedom Instigator, Joy Enthusiast and Fierce Love Advocate.
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Category Archives: Ashley
Life, Love, and Audacious Joy: Five Months Later
I can’t believe this is over. Five months has never flown by so fast! I have loved this little corner of my life, making the time each week to focus on my life- where I’ve been, where I am now, and where I want to be. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that I’m a different, better version of myself today than I was in early September 2011.
Also posted in All Posts, Job/Career/Work, Life Lesson, Love/Relationships, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 5
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An Interview: – Mmmbop, Baking Soda As Shampoo, and The Courage To Say No
It’s time for the interview questions. I have loved reading these posts during the four previous seasons, so I hope you will enjoy it too!
Also posted in All Posts, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 5
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I Want To Be a Counselor. Maybe.
When I started writing for Stratejoy almost five months ago, I was pretty confident and comfortable with my career as a counselor. So, of course now that this journey as a season 5 blogger is quickly coming to a close, I’m beginning to second guess myself and wonder what else might be out there. Of course.
Also posted in All Posts, Job/Career/Work, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 5
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Death Is A Fragile Thing
The first phone call I received on January 1st was from work. They were letting me know that one of our clients, our kids, had lost her baby. She was 8 months pregnant and we had spent hours planning her baby shower and helping her prepare for her bundle of joy. No one can explain what happened, except that she didn’t feel the baby move for a couple of days, was taken the emergency room, and they couldn’t find a heartbeat.
Also posted in All Posts, Family, Life Lesson, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 5
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Savor Growth
After reflecting on 2011 and seeing where the past 12 months have led me, I began brainstorming, scheming, and dreaming up my goals for 2012. This past year was all about being brave, taking chances, and setting boundaries, so in the upcoming year, I wanted something different.
Also posted in All Posts, Job/Career/Work, Life Lesson, Love/Relationships, Money, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 5
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Learning to Create New Traditions
It seems like when I was a kid, each Christmas was the same. My mom, dad, sister, and I would head out one night in early December and search for our tree. We’d go to several different lots until we found the perfect one.
Also posted in All Posts, Family, Season 5
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Reflecting on 2011
With 2011 quickly winding down, I am in full-on reflection mode. I love this time of year. Reviewing my progress and seeing where I’ve been, what I’ve overcome, and what I’ve had the joy of celebrating. As with any year, there were highs and lows and countless lessons learned.
Also posted in All Posts, Job/Career/Work, Life Lesson, Love/Relationships, Money, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 5
Tagged 2011, Ashley, life reflectioin, looking back on 2011, reflecting on 2011, yearly accomplishments
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Money and Stress and Setting Goals
Last night I cried myself to sleep because I was so stressed out about money. It doesn’t matter that I get paid in four days; right now I only have $16.81 in my checking account. Oh, and have I mentioned that I still haven’t completed my goal of opening a savings account.
Also posted in All Posts, Job/Career/Work, Life Lesson, Money, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 5
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Best Friends and Growing Up
I’m lucky that my best friend and I have known each other our entire lives. Literally. Our moms were best friends before we were born. She was at my first birthday party.
Also posted in All Posts, Life Lesson, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 5
Tagged Best Friends, growing up, Marriage and Friendships
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