“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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  • Chapter 1: the bucket list

    A bucket list is commonly defined as a compilation of achievements or dreams, that an individual hopes to achieve in their lifetime. According to Google, it originates from the phrase, “kick the bucket.” Basically, an idiom for when someone dies.… Continue reading

  • Welcome

    I’ve decided to create a space online, solely dedicated to the stories I’ve created by living life. These are my tales. Names of people will be changed, to protect identities and for privacy reasons. I’ve been planning this blog for… Continue reading