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3 unexpected outcomes of my half-marathon

November 22, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

There’s a LOT of running blogs. There are blogs about mothers who run, executives who run, students who run. There are blogs dealing with running nutrition, with footwear, with training plans. There are blogs by running addicts, and blogs about people who … Read More

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3 things THINKING is not

November 8, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

I spend a lot of time inside my head. At least that’s what people tell me. Usually after I’ve given them two forks for dinner or locked myself out of my internet banking once again. Although, come to think of … Read More

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I found a way to read online!

November 3, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

I do a lot of reading online. Stories, articles, blogs, newsletters, emails. There’s a few problems with that: A lot of time it hurts my eyes I have trouble sleeping afterwards because of the bright light. It’s very easy to waste … Read More

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Why I don’t love my sister (and why I do)

October 25, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

My sister celebrated a momentous birthday last week. It caused me to reflect. I love her so much, yet we are so, so different. Different likes. Different dislikes. Different hobbies. Different personalities. Different favourite things. Different lifestyle choices.

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Why I find beauty uncomfortable

October 18, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

Why I can’t respond to beauty I find it hard to respond to beauty. Sunsets make me sad because they’re so beautiful and yet there is not enough time left in the day to produce a response of an equal … Read More

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8 Stages of Half-Marathon Recovery

October 10, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

  1. Auto-pilot  So… it’s over. One moment you’re running and the next… you’re walking around frantically trying to ‘cool down’, holding a piece of watermelon and wishing your stomach would settle down enough for you to enjoy it. You … Read More

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The book I could not read

September 28, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

Last night I opened a book to read and then closed it. A few seconds later I opened it again. And closed it. Open. Close. Open – “I can’t do this!”  I sat up, slammed it shut and threw it … Read More

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Problems of a Peaceful Day

August 18, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

A day of peace A few Saturdays ago I had a quiet day. I didn’t visit family, I didn’t catch up with friends. The only people I saw were those at the shops when I ducked in to buy some … Read More

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To My Friend Who is Pondering Marriage

August 8, 2016 by Emily J. Maurits

Dear Friend Who Is Pondering Marriage, My friend, you’ve just asked me a difficult question. You’ve asked me whether I like the man you’ve chosen. You’ve asked me what I think of him. You want to know my opinion, you want … Read More

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