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@michellestodden.bsky.social

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Idealistic realist who wants a better world for everyone. Writing, music, travel, cheese, photography. Doctor Who and Altoids addict.

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M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 6h

As soon as I get my new laptop, I'll be able to play it and see for myself.

M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 7h

Early morning walk, Hedges Creek Wetlands in Tualatin, OR

Green wetlands and a tree with golden leaves

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M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 8h

I laughed when I needed it the most, met incredible people who would become my friends, and fell in love.

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 22h

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 10h

Training schedule for the next half marathon while working, packing, moving, cleaning, and finishing my mom's garage in the next 3 weeks. Oh, and volunteering to help with the high school play for 4 shows.

Gonna be a wee bit busy. 🥴

October calendar with Loki the cockatiel nibbles at the bottom

November calendar with Loki the cockatiel nibbles at the bottom

M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 23h

So many great memories there.

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M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 23h

Thanks, Eric. 🙂

M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 23h

Thank you 😊

M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 1d

Autumn in Portland, OR, 10 years ago. I miss the green, the rain, and the changing of seasons.

Train tracks cutting through trees with leaves on the ground

Little girl standing on a trail holding a leaf that is larger than her head

Woman with brown hair walking on a trail with leaves on the ground

Little girl in pink pajamas wearing bunny ears looking out at trees from the back patio of an apartment

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M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 1d

One step at a time gets it done!

M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 2d

She's so lovely.

Full moon rising over the mountains with trees on the foreground

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M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 2d

Walk. Journal. Do a friction audit of my life with the power of the supermoon pushing me out of my comfort zone.

What do I need to do to be the best version of myself? What do I need to let go of? Where do I need to push harder? What is something I want to do that I can't do now?

I need coffee.

M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 2d

Stuff I don't get to see often since moving to the desert.

M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 2d

I completely understand that. But still... you never know.

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M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 2d

Well, my heart is. I do believe it comes along when you least expect it.

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M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 2d

Nothing wrong with video games.

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M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 2d

A simple, cozy life.

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M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 2d

I'll knit us matching beanies and scarves. We'll feed the ducks, thaw out in front of a fire, and slip into bed most content.

M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · May 31

let's rest into each other here

Empty bench facing ducks skating across an ice-covered lake

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M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 2d

I do as well. It's simple, but lovely.

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M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 2d

💙

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Discovering Finland @discoverfinland.bsky.social · 2d

"Escape to Moominvalley: Reflecting Reality Through Tove Jansson’s Imaginary World" is the Architecture & Design Museum’s new main exhibition. It opens on October 10th, highlighting the global celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Moomin stories:

admuseo.fi/en/exhibitio...

Photo: Tampere Art Museum ©Moomin Characters™

Photo: Stage design sketch for Svenska Teatern, Tove Jansson, 1950 ©Moomin Characters™

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M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 2d

C'mon, magic bean juice. Do your thing.

M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 3d

That sounds like a fun group! And it's okay to have periods of your life when you slack off. We all do (at least most of us). Do what you can, when you can, right? I know when I slack off, like I did recently for months due to severe depression, even getting out for a quick morning walk helps me.

M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 3d

I felt so much lighter today when I noticed that we're down to the last 6 or so boxes. I have all of her storage bins organized and neatly stacked on shelves where she can reach them. Not only do I love helping her, but I genuinely enjoy organizing stuff like this. It feels good.

M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 3d

Swimming is so good for you. I love walking and hiking. I could walk everywhere. I've never done a triathlon! That's amazing you've done all that.

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M's memos @michellestodden.bsky.social · 3d

She'll feel grief for the rest of her life. She's allowed. Grieving has no time limit. You might feel fine for a while then something knocks the wind from you. It's okay. She thought people would get sick of it. I said she's allowed as often as she needs, and I never wanted her to feel bad for it.