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The Pain of being a Backup Friend
“It hurts differently when you realize you’re not the first call, just the convenient one.” Quill Have you ever noticed how your phone only seems to ring after someone’s original plan fall through? I’m very familiar with the— Are you busy? text— sent ten minutes before needing to be somewhere. I don’t know if that’s…
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The Apology I Never Got, and the One I Gave Myself
“Some silences feel heavier than words. Some goodbyes never quite finish saying themselves.” Quill Today, I have been asking myself what to post about and truly I was torn between two topics. Mainly because each one has their own kind of “heaviness” that can be difficult for people to discuss. After much debate, I decided…
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Intelligent Idiots: Surviving the Confidently Wrong at Work
Do you ever just look at someone and think, “Man.. this has got the most intelligent idiot I have ever had the displeasure to work with?” Don’t get me wrong–I’m not saying I’m some genius myself. Math and I have a complex relationship, and spelling has a habit of reminding me I’m not as clever…
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Social Links Update!
Hi everyone! Quill here with a quick update! I’m in the process of updating my social media accounts and their links! This is to insure that you guys can find me easily and without hassle! The links and accounts should be correct in this weeks post! Keep an eye out on Wednesday at 11 AM…
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The Warmth Within the Cold
Exploring the warmth that lingers after the cold — a reflection on stillness, belonging, and the quiet gifts of winter.
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The Quiet Life Inside a City of Fog
“What seems to be left is a soft, lingering haze. Like living beneath a city smothered in smog.” Sometimes, a quiet disinterest washes over me. The world becomes dull, almost a muted gray. Everything feels stale, almost irrelevant. I’ll suddenly feel a warm ember of excitement, inviting for a breath and then it turns cold…
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New Post Today— Don’t Miss It 🌫️
10:00 Am EST Hey friends, Just a quick note to let you know there’s a new reflection waiting for you on The Cat’s Quill: The Quiet Life Inside a City of Fog → It’s about living in that muted in-between — the place we sometimes build to feel safe — and what it means to…
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Understanding Expectations: A Double-Edged Sword
“A belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.” This is the literal definition of expectation according to google. It’s pretty simple and clean. But real life is anything but simple, so why are expectations? They are sneaky little buggers, living quietly in the background, shaping the way we think, plan…
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The Silent Struggle of Feeling Out of Place
“Belonging isn’t always loud — sometimes it’s a seat you don’t get to take.” -Quill Has anyone ever felt like the odd one out? Maybe you’re surrounded by friends or family and in the middle of everything you thought, I don’t fit in. I’ll say this honestly — I feel that way a lot. If…
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Hi Everyone! Don’t forget to check out my new post! New P…
Hi Everyone! Don’t forget to check out my new post! New Post will be up On Sep. 24 at 11:00 AM EST. Like, Share and Subscribe! And most importantly! Don’t forget to comment what you think!
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