What’s in a Name?

I hate my name. No one can pronounce it correctly. It’s not an uncommon name, the spelling however, is uncommon, Jonelle pronounced like Janelle. When my mom was pregnant with me, she asked my grandfather for family names. His option, Jemima Jane, didn’t quite wow my mom. I’m a December baby, my name was almost…

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The Joy of Writing: What It Means to Me

What I like most about writing is having other people read it. I like giving my opinions about topics that interest me. I like that I can be passionate about writing and be a model for my students. I love to reread my old writings and critique or edit them. I’m pretty hard on myself.…

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The One Where I Rank the Seasons

Every season of FRIENDS ranked.

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My Home

While pondering this question, I can’t help but wonder if they meant my actual home or the state or town I live in. I decided to tell you how much I love California. First and foremost the beaches. I could never live in a place where there was no water nearby. I’m a short drive…

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Embracing Enjoyment: What Brings You Joy?

The positive emotion I feel most often is enjoyment. I enjoy the delicious food I eat. I enjoy an entertaining movie (I LOVED Fantastic Four!!), or a walk along the beach. I enjoy spending time with the people and pets I love. I enjoy that first sip of hot coffee on an autumn day. I…

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Goals and Expectations

Sometimes I have a hard time planning my goals. Long term is too much for me. If I don’t achieve my goals, I come down hard on myself. I rather plan weekly goals. Sometimes, I create monthly goals, for example, “No-Buy July.” I can go so far as to create yearly goals, for example, my…

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Be Prepared!

For Valentine’s Day, I bought my husband and me safety kit with all the essentials, water filters, first aide, tents and sleeping bags. He wasn’t too impressed. The gift wasn’t romantic, it was practical. I also bought a solar power crank radio and charger. I don’t even know where we have a flashlight, but I…

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