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This blog has been around in one form or another since 2010. It’s an amalgamation of who I was, who I am, and who I’m hoping to be. Sometimes it’s about beauty products. Other times (most of the time) it’s about planning. Occasionally there’s business stuff and even rarer board game content.
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Sincerely,
Kayla
KAYLA BENDA
Amateur potter. Cat enthusiast. Sad poetry writer.
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How to Develop a Daily Journaling Practice (Without Burning Out or Getting Bored)
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Is a Blog Just a Public, Digital Commonplace Book? | A Discussion
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KAYLA BENDA
Amateur potter. Cat enthusiast. Sad poetry writer.
