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The year of 2023

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You showed up initially with so much hope to get things done. And I’m not going to lie; you were making some great moves and meeting deadlines, and the results were good, even with last-minute fixes.

You presented a great book.

But then you burned out, trying to do something new and uncomfortable and overwhelming that you were stuck and down for far too long.

And so you thought there was no hope or light at the end of the tunnel. And right when you were about to give up a familiar face showed you grace and offered you help and support, and like a new, energized Bunny, you were off to get things done, and wow, did you get them done.

And then you showed your wins, and another hand came out and helped you up to the next stage of your journey. You shot off like a rocket, and even in the rough turbines, you did your task and made your deadlines again.

Ultimately, the year was not all your vision, but success was there as you crossed the finish line in 2023.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes

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I can’t believe

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Two days ago it’s been 11 years since I’ve started this blog and so much has changed.

Fewer words from me, but still so much inspiration. I know my voice will come and go, but I’m still glad to be here after 11 years and hope to keep this space for years to come.

Thanks to everyone who’s still here and to those who have just started following me. I hope today and the rest of your year are good.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2026 By Deirdre Stokes

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Free round-trip

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If you had a free round-trip ticket to anywhere, where would you go?

To anywhere, where would I go? Italy, to see the Colosseum and other attractions and eat great Italian food. Then I’d visit nearby towns and cities, take the train back to London, visit Paris too, then go back to Italy and fly home after enjoying as much time as I can in Europe.

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I’m standing

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Here, like the spirit of Christmas past

Trying to accept that my voice from the past is gone and explore my present voice.

But the best of my writing has me wondering: can I still express myself now? And do it justice and be satisfied.

As my birthday nears and I take time off, someone always asks if I will spend time writing, and I don’t know if I will.

Because I can’t do it consistently right now, and giving myself grace is a struggle.

Will I overcome this and take the brave step of trying to write, so that writing can shine again?

Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2026 By Deirdre Stokes