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21 Books I’ve Been Meaning to Read

I frequently get newsletters from different publishing companies and other book websites. I like to get these since it keeps me updated on new and popular books. Recently, I got one from Penguin Random House with a book list called 21 Books You’ve Been Meaning to Read. While I’ve read some of the books, I…

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Don’t Expect the Worst

Lack of Information One day last month, all the students and most of the teachers went on a hiking trip! Trips and other school events are shared with the teachers through the weekly meetings and through the school messenger system. I’m at the weekly meetings, but I don’t speak Korean. Similarly, I am not able…

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Running Diary November 2018 Week 1

November 5 – 11 Blame it on the a a a a a a alcohol I have to be honest with you all… I did not have a productive week in regards to running. I’ve been getting over a cold, and my goal was to just go to the track two or three times and…

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5 Reasons Why I Want to Run

Why? Why running, Hillary? Are you a masochist? Do you enjoy inflicting pain upon yourself? No, I don’t enjoy pain. It’s one of my least favorite things. I’ve been in pain a majority of my life and can say with certainty that I don’t like it one bit. Okay, that’s being dramatic by saying I’ve…

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The First Step to Becoming a Runner

So, you want to be a runner? Me too! I see these people on television who are running along the beach with the sea breeze blowing their hair. Then, you’ve got the people running with their dogs through a picturesque park (most likely in a big city during their middle of the day break from…

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Get to Know Tonks

Quick Facts She would kiss your face forever if you didn’t stop her. But her kisses are so gentle, you almost don’t mind. If she is up on her hind legs looking at you, it’s because you have something she wants. Tonks will do almost anything to be pet as a reward. She enjoys sleeping…

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My Life with Dogs Illustrated Using 5 Children’s Books

Remus and Tonks… Where to begin? Whoever said “two is better than one” never had more than one dog. My two dogs are the loves of my life and also the bane of my existence. I will now list 5 children’s books that perfectly depict my relationship with my dogs. No, David by David Shannon I’m positive…

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Get to Know Remus

Quick Facts Hates oranges, but always wants a piece when he sees it and says “Why would you give me that?? You know I don’t like oranges!” Will put his slobbery toy on your face when he wants to play at bedtime If you say “Where’s your toy?” he will frantically run around until he…