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Doubling My Hobby Time From 4.5 Hours to 8 Hours a Week 

Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by gabby

I wrote recently about trying out new hobbies this year—about 17 to be exact—and so far it’s been incredibly rewarding and fun. I have already noticed a difference in my life by doubling my hobby time. I do want to preface this whole post by saying I do not have kids and work three twelve-hour…

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Attending Funerals Is Not Fun- Its Not Suppose To Be

Posted on January 15, 2026January 19, 2026 by gabby

I have been to more funerals in 2025 than in any other period of my life. It’s a strange sensation to attend an event where everyone is gathered to remember someone who was alive just yesterday. It’s strange because, in moments like these, all the material possessions, thoughts, worries, happiness, and wealth feel meaningless. What…

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17 New Hobbies I am Trying in 2026

Posted on January 1, 2026January 30, 2026 by gabby

Hobbies are a must. If you think you don’t have time for a hobby, well, you’re probably the perfect candidate for the person who needs it the most. I think as a society we are so wrapped up in how good we are at work, how “productive” little bees we are at work, our contributions…

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Respect Boundaries

Posted on December 25, 2025January 19, 2026 by gabby

People have gotten too comfortable pushing boundaries, so here is a reminder that if someone is testing yours, boundaries are there for a reason, reinforce them, and honor them. The following are some of my personal ones. Online boundariesI do not share every detail about my life here or anywhere online, including at work. It’s…

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Every Hour, Every Day: The Blood on Our Hands

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 by gabby

Disclaimer: This post discusses violence, death, and the humanitarian crisis in Palestine. It’s a personal reflection, not a news report. It does not advocate or condone any acts of violence. Please seek reputable sources for verified information, and take care of yourself if the content feels overwhelming. We live in such weird times. I’m sitting…

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Choosing To Ignore The News

Posted on June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 by gabby

Is it me, or does it feel like we are bombarded with “Breaking News” everywhere we look? It does not matter which social media platform we are on—whether it’s news websites, journal websites, physical newspapers, or TV channels we are watching—it feels like doomsday every day. I am not sure when it became like this…

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