Author Archives: getsrin

About getsrin

Slowly branching out, expanding my interests, networking, and developing my skills. Reading is my first love, but family is my greatest.

Reciprocity

Posted on 05/12/2014

I try live my life without expectations when it comes to the actions of other people, because I cannot control other people.  This is, rather than being hopeless or pessimistic, is actually very freeing. This means that I am free … Continue reading →

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Polarity

Posted on 02/12/2014

I’ve been spending a lot of time in the past month running over the course of my remembered history (short as it might be – as I’ve been reminded often, 24 years is still so young) – reliving my relationships and my choices in … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on 27/11/2014

Another year gone by, and I return again to my customary Thanksgiving reflections.  I love this time, because it allows me to see that regardless of what I might feel in the moment, I truly do have a blessed life.  … Continue reading →

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social (Media) anxiety

Posted on 22/11/2014

I deactivated my Facebook about a week ago – a temporary “cleanse” to get away from the noise and the distraction.  I’ve spent the last week realizing a) I spend a lot of time on there; b) a lot of … Continue reading →

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Dreams

Posted on 22/11/2014

I don’t have nightmares often.  But I did today.  I woke up UNDER my bed. There’s no real reason why I would be having bad dreams now.  Certainly not 6 months into what has been a mostly uneventful (save for … Continue reading →

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Trust starts with me

Posted on 20/11/2014

I’ve mentioned before that, in spite of being often labeled by others as “too trusting”, I really suffer from a total LACK of trust in those around me – and in myself.  There are few areas of my life that … Continue reading →

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Chapter Teaser #3: Ode

Posted on 18/11/2014

Chapter Teaser #3: Ode Kneeling, he waited. It wasn’t often he stopped here for a visit – and this was no social call. But he felt the need to be near his mother for a moment. And to remind them. … Continue reading →

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Eyeballs

Posted on 18/11/2014

By Dawn Kennedy Eyeballs in my feet I see what’s on the ground I wasn’t made wrong I was made round I hope you see no faults With my tongue on my arm And my ears on my elbows And … Continue reading →

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Speech and debate

Posted on 18/11/2014

My first love was a man who was level-headed and logical, where I am passionate and opinionated.  Our opposing personalities made for polarized viewpoints and heated, intense debates about every topic under the sun.  And it was during these debates … Continue reading →

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Self-therapy

Posted on 17/11/2014

Writing is theraputic for me.  It always has been.  As much as I’ve been writing about Ode and Iyesa lately (yes, yes, I am aware I haven’t updated any excerpts for a while), I still write in my journal every morning. … Continue reading →

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