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My Favourite Movies
Hello, dear readers! I'm going to be honest with you... These last few weeks have been very difficult for me. Between my overwhelming courses, college applications, and navigating new relationships... I've been so creatively drained and have had very little time for self-care, even if it's just blogging. Maybe someday soon I'll make a blog post about all of this stuff in detail, but today I am taking half an hour to do something for myself. Today, I'll be unveiling my favouri
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Jan 122 min read
You're Not A Fraud
Hello, my friends! Has it been weeks or even months since you last wrote anything? Are you facing creative burnout and questioning whether you're a writer or just a fraud? Well, it's time for some real talk... YOU ARE A WRITER! It doesn't matter if it's been days, weeks, months, or even years since you've touched your keyboard or notebook! You're a writer because you have ideas, worlds, and a creative mind that sees more in the world than society! You are a writer because you
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Jan 81 min read
Deo Gratias: The Catholic Mindset
What is Deo Gratias ? Deo Gratias isn't a commonly used term outside of traditional circles; most people don't even speak Latin anymore. The phrase Deo Gratias is Latin for Thanks be to God and is the mindset all Catholics should develop. Deo Gratias means to thank our Lord and Maker. He has given us everything — our very existence depends on His will. This mentality encapsulates the essence of gratitude in our Catholic faith. It encourages us to recognize and appreciate t
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Nov 5, 20254 min read
Deo Gratias: The Catholic Mindset
What is Deo Gratias ? Deo Gratias isn't a commonly used term outside of traditional circles; most people don't even speak Latin anymore. The phrase Deo Gratias is Latin for Thanks be to God and is the mindset all Catholics should develop. Deo Gratias means to thank our Lord and Maker. He has given us everything — our very existence depends on His will. This mentality encapsulates the essence of gratitude in our Catholic faith. It encourages us to recognize and appreciate t
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Nov 5, 20254 min read
How Faith Affects My Writing
In today's society, the Catholic Faith is very controversial and mocked by Hollywood, celebrities, and even friends and family. As an author I can honestly say, writing can often feel like navigating uncharted waters, a journey filled with uncertainty and self-doubt. However, faith serves as a powerful anchor in my life. I am a Catholic, and I believe in the life and death of Jesus Christ and that he rose again and is present in the Blessed Sacrament. I believe that I have be
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Feb 19, 20254 min read
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