Tag: Reflections
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You Can Take the Girl Out of Oakland…
The first thing I noticed after moving to San Jose was how quiet it was. For me, it was too peaceful. And a bit unsettling. Growing up in Oakland, silence wasn’t really part of the experience. There was always something happening. Somebody playing music a little too loud. A birthday party somewhere down the block.…
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Gather the Bay Is Still Sitting With Me
Last weekend, I drove up to Novato for Gather the Bay 2026. For two days, young adults from across the Bay Area gathered to worship Jesus, hear from pastors and leaders, and be reminded that we’re part of something bigger than our individual churches. I came home tired, encouraged, spiritually refreshed, slightly socially drained, and…
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Why I Started Blogging Again
A funny thing has happened since I started Adri Notices Things. I can’t stop thinking about what I want to write next. Not because I have a content calendar to follow. Or because I’m trying to grow an audience. Or because I think anyone is sitting around waiting for my next post. I just genuinely want…
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My 2026 Bingo Card Didn’t See This Coming
I laugh a little looking back at my 2026 Bingo Card because some of those squares feel so far away from my actual life right now. I had goals like “travel more,” “try pilates,” and “get more fit.” Meanwhile, my real 2026 has looked more like carrying fruit snacks around everywhere, lying on my bed…
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Small Joys From May
I’ve noticed that when life gets busy, I tend to remember the big things and forget the little ones. So before I move on to June, I wanted to write down some of the small joys that made May feel special. There’s no crazy, life-changing moments. Just things that made me smile, brought me comfort,…
