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I am a scaredy-cat the level of suspense that built up in this text was just enough for me to handle. This was kind of a black dystopian mystery novel. I read it based upon the recommendation of my child‘s mentor.

I wish there really was a place like Liberty minus the drama.

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I stumbled upon this book by accident. The book I intended to read, wasn’t available at the library yet so I did a quick search. This audiobook was available and voila. This was a fantastic accident. I was unable to sleep some nights because I was still listening. I loved it. Read it. That’s my recommendation. 

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Yes. I love that this book affirms that we women, especially black women deserve great things. It provides helpful tools so that we can strive for more while not limiting ourselves during the process. I loved discussing this book with my friends during our book club.

#justjstrong #booksonbooksonbooks 

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The story as a whole was not my cup of tea. However I did enjoy, understand, and connect Wallace’s thought process of the never ending cycle and trap of thinking about how we are perceived, especially as black people in academic institutions. The struggle of deciding to be your authentic self or placate others to avoid whatever repercussions.

I’m happy I’ve grown into myself and it’s way less of a struggle but it’s not nonexistent.

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First book of 2025. I wish I could use fae magic and meet and meet and obeah.

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My 2024 in books. I read far less than I would have liked. But luckily I enjoyed what I did read.

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Today’s random reflection; I don’t know where I’d be without books. Some days are great. Some days are horrible. Either way there are way too many days I can explain how I feel or I feel like no one will care or understand.

Then randomly, weeks, months, years later… I’ll read a book where a fictional character will feel just like me.

And despite it being a fictional character, I’ll feel seen, validated, heard, accepted, not alone. Because someone thought up the words I read so at least one other person gets it.

And that feels magical.

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Today’s message was “If you want to walk into better, you have to be obedient.”

I interpret this to mean that I have to be self disciplined, and stick to my own goals and core values in order to get results. 

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2023 me > 2013 me but I can’t wait to meet 2033 me

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Overthinking is my superpower… and my biggest challenge.

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“Satisfied needs do not motivate” - 7 Habits

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Lately. Libros. All good. Harnessing bliss was my favorite chapter in Finding Me. Elizabeth Zott is a true hero in Lessons in Chemistry. The journey in the hard road out was full of twists. And I just needed to remember portions of What Happened to You for some current conversations.

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Did you ever come up for air and take a breathe? It feels so refreshing. It’s just what you needed to feel phenomenal.

Now imagine you didn’t know you were holding your breathe.

You get that first taste of that most delicious air you didn’t realize you required.

That’s what happened.

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I learned how to be happy by myself… so now you’re here adding to my joy and it’s not something I expected

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Let me be patient, let me be kind. Make me unselfish, without being blind.

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I’m historically a member of #teamnonewfriends but I’m certain that now when the rare occurrence presents itself I’ll get a long chuckle to myself as I say “buckle up buddy” without explanation… probably resulting in awkward glances and 😳 that will thwart the chance for new friendship before it blossoms 🌸anyway. This will in turn cause me to break into hysterics even more 🤣. #goodmorning #screenshotsbyjstrong #randomnessisaveinmyphone https://www.instagram.com/p/CmrCkaOO_sW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I guess I forgot to post this!