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  • Exhausted but Content

    This past week or two has honestly been pretty tough. Mostly because I’m flat exhausted due to working so much. I have one more day of work, then I’ll have a day off. And the rest of the week is a bit lighter. In twelve days, I’ve had one day off. That isn’t normal… Normally…

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  • The Messy Middle

    I’ve spent most of my adulthood going in between two extremes. There’s a lot behind this. Part of it is a trauma response… feeling like I need to fix myself. Some of it is because I’m constantly seeking dopamine due to a lack which means “shiny new things” are always appealing. I am also an…

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  • My Dream Life

    I’ve been writing on Substack, and I don’t think I like it. It feels much less like ME and less personal. I don’t know why it feels that way. Maybe because I’ve had this blog for a lot of years! But anyway. I think I’m going to write here again. I have a lot on…

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  • My New Adventure

    My New Adventure

    I’m still writing over on my Substack, but I also want to use this blog for things like life updates and life-things in general. A few days ago, I accepted a full time position at camp! Starting next week, I will be the assistant food service director! It’s a long story, but Robert and I…

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  • More Processing Through Journaling

    I’m going to attempt to process more about my food/weight/body image stuff.  I’m STILL so torn about it and feel so back and forth. Where does the shame and fear lie?  Is it in my body or in my desire to be more strict with things?  Am I making something a moral issue that isn’t a…

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  • Processing Through Journaling

    I just thought I’d share my journal from today. It was a little scattered but also pretty helpful. I’m learning more and more about myself. I realized yesterday that I have been battling the weight/body image/nutrition/exercise battle for a long time, and I have never sought God’s wisdom on it.   WHY am I so obsessed with…

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I’m Courtney

Welcome to Simply Courtney! I am a wife of 22 years, mom of 3 (16, 18, and 20), and I am a 6th grade teacher at a hybrid school. I am passionate about many things, and I enjoy writing about them all! Jesus, mental health, nutrition and fitness, adventure and nature, chickens and gardening, organizing and planning, cooking and baking, and so much more!

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