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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.

  I have a renewed spark. A renewed love for life. This week signifies a whole fresh start.   It seems like the clock has magically rewound 2 1/2 weeks to start my resolutions anew (or actually BEGIN my resolutions, since … Continue reading

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“Comparison is the thief of joy.” -Theodore Roosevelt     The New Year came. With it, a reevaluation of myself.  My life, what am I meant to be?  A re-evaluation of everything happening around us.  What would we like to … Continue reading

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PREPOSTEROUS!

People.com says it- it must be true I never thought I’d see Days of our Lives come to an end in my lifetime. One of my favorite childhood memories are that of the summers when good friends from the swim team … Continue reading

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    On the eve of the beginning of 2017, I am very excited to change in the next year.  Change moderatly, not all at once and not all or nothing, as this article found in the Huffington Post explains. I … Continue reading

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In 2017, I shall no longer dottle, I shall get organized, and I shall write EVERY DAY.  Write everyday? Yes, even if its just for 15 minutes, I resolve to sit down, with no email box or no social media tabs … Continue reading

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Some may find it funny that I’m thankful for burnt cookies. (I ate the brownest one) But in my mind it makes absolute sense. Lately, I’ve giving so much credit to myself for succeeding in much of which I do.  The … Continue reading

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12 Things Emotionally & Mentally Strong People Don’t Do

I often write about the things I believe we all should be doing, trying or experimenting with in order to maximize our success and happiness. However, it’s not always the things we do that make the biggest difference in our … Continue reading

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Sometimes life sucks, and circumstances suck, but that’s life. There’s nothing else you can say or do about it.  I, of all people, think I know that best. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Sigh.   In 1997, there … Continue reading

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Yes, we all need a little RESPITE from time to time. Especially before starting to work a daunting task.  THIS IS WHAT I’M THANKFUL FOR THIS THURSDAY, rest, respite, a little break before starting a long project.  My respite for … Continue reading

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This post is a little late, but last week was a busy exhausting week for me! I love the holidays!  Winter holiday time is the best!  This year is no different, the house must be decorated appropriately, and all the … Continue reading

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