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About Danielle!

A young professional Longwood University alum, with a traumatic brain injury having previously worked in the Therapeutic Recreation field with the elderly at nursing homes in Fairfax, VA. Now as a TBI advocate, trying to help others learn more about TBIs is involved in support groups, as well as very involved in crocheting, and the Prayer Shawl Ministry at my church. I also am working part-time at a library.

Secret of Change

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Danielle!

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” **Socrates   I’m 33, and graduated from school, but I’m still getting homework.  Self-discovery, relaxation techniques and relationship work.  … Continue reading →

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Persistence

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Danielle!

They. Are. Back.  Yes, I thought that it was over this year, but no.  We got a new fence, so I thought that put an ending to furry creatures getting into our backyard, but no; they found a way. To … Continue reading →

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The ‘new’ townhouse!

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Danielle!

  Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. Melody Beattie We’ve had it for 2 years, but HEY-it’s new to us!  And it’s a dream!  A dream to me; it feels as … Continue reading →

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Paranoia??

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Danielle!

Am I paranoid?  Do I have friends anymore?  What is a friend?  Should I consider the people I work with a friend?  Should I take offense to people not asking me out to lunch, and just not saying anything, not … Continue reading →

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the Art of Perfectionism

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Danielle!

  PERFECTION: what is it? and how to attain?  That is the question that I am always striving to answer. No matter how good something is, I’m still trying to improve it until its great.  My mom says that I … Continue reading →

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Where did my youth go?

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Danielle!

Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, quality of the imagination, a vigor of … Continue reading →

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C’est la Vie

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Danielle!

There’s nothing else you can say.  Sometimes life sucks, circumstances suck, but that’s life.  There is nothing you can do about it.  I (of all people) think I know that best.  Sigh, when life gives you lemons make lemonade. In … Continue reading →

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balls of yarn

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Danielle!

I was amazed when I finally got the first ball untangled from the mess of 4 different spools.  First, I was surprised to see that I had two spools of the same color.  After I had gotten the first 2 … Continue reading →

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The joy of being lost in the woods

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Danielle!

In Burke, there are these wonderful trails, throughout all the neighborhoods!  I don’t stray far from home, but today me and Chazz got lost.  I couldn’t even recall the last place I recognized but before I knew it, we were … Continue reading →

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Change

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Danielle!

Change is one of the hardest things to deal with.  My Dad says to me, you need to find a new job; what?? is he serious?  Of  course this all was because I was complaining about doing these stupid computer … Continue reading →

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