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Life After Graduation

On June 15, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Jobs2 Comments

As the 2020 graduation season wraps up, I have reflected on my own graduation milestones, particularly my college graduation.  Sometimes it seems as if my college days happened just yesterday.  I remember the late nights studying in the basement of my dorm building, sitting on the old, faded sofa that was lit by the red …

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The Day I Felt Like A Runner

On March 9, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Self Care6 Comments

I often used to daydream about being a runner.  A confident, strong runner who could run for miles and never lose her breath.  I would close my eyes and imagine stepping outside to start my run, a gentle breeze blowing the loose strands of hair out of my eyes. I would picture myself shaking out …

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