Monthly Archives: January 2016

Into The Wild, Where The Silver Linings Live

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Katya Nina

When the going gets rough (and it usually does after another disappointing doctor’s appointment), it is good to be reminded of where my passion for pushing forward comes from. Why when I cry, I acknowledge my brokenness and then pick … Continue reading →

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One Lovely Blog

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Katya Nina

There is nothing quite like waking up from a 3-hour long nap after a discouraging doctor’s appointment to discover that… I have been nominated for the “One Lovely Blog Award” !! Thank you Mitch Teemley  for nominating me. Mitch writes … Continue reading →

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Spoon!

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Katya Nina

Warning: This tidbit is quite the whimsical venture away from what I typically write. Please do not hold any of the ridiculosity that comes out of this against me. I will write something a little more… uhh… intellectual soon, promise. … Continue reading →

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Comeback Kid

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Katya Nina

I am a comeback kid. Throw depression at me, throw anxiety, throw bullying, trauma, emotional abuse, physical illness, throw it all at me and watch me come back again and again, stronger each time. Take away my security in the … Continue reading →

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A Prayer

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Katya Nina

  You gave me this heart, generous and full. You gave me this mind, with all its idealistic visions. You gave me this nature, gentle and compassionate. You gave me this vivacious side too, full of song and enthusiasm. You … Continue reading →

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Letter To A Former Friend (I Call Her Sister)

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Katya Nina

Dear Maria, As I sit here in Starbucks sipping on a green tea latte, my mind wanders to memories of you. Of course green tea is not the only thing that puts you in the forefront of my thoughts. I … Continue reading →

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His Grace And Understanding Never Taper

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Katya Nina

I am having an intense but refreshing quiet devotional time and I wanted to share with you a verse that shatters so many lies I believe. It reminds me that I can ALWAYS run crying to God and he will … Continue reading →

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That Shabby Old Room In The Basement: My New Sanctuary

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Katya Nina

Welcome to my office. It feels a bit funny to call this room my office, this large open space in my basement. After all, this is the same room in which I played dress up as a child, celebrated my … Continue reading →

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Distant Brilliance

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Katya Nina

I have such A deep fondness Of the stars   That can only be explained By my understanding   That the stars are just far enough away That in them I can detect no blemish,   Yet they are just … Continue reading →

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Conquering The Hours

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Katya Nina

Another day has come, has gone, And this is what I have to say for it: Veni Vidi Vici I came; I saw; I conquered ………………………………………… “let everything happen to you. beauty and terror. just keep going. no feeling is … Continue reading →

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