Category Archives: Random Thoughts

Popular Phrases That May Make Me Unpopular

Posted on December 1, 2022 by robynthorn

I’m aware that this post may make me unpopular, and I’m okay with that. I didn’t start writing to earn brownie points; that was never my intent. All I ever wanted to do was to share my thoughts with the … Continue reading →

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Recognizing What’s Holding Me Back

Posted on July 27, 2022 by robynthorn

What is it that is preventing me from trying something new? I’ve been asking myself that very thing over and over for a while now. My first thought was that it was fear – fear of the unknown, fear of … Continue reading →

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What Ranks Higher?

Posted on May 18, 2021 by robynthorn

When it comes to your career, what aspects rank highest? Continue reading →

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Stop The Blame Game

Posted on February 17, 2021 by robynthorn

When my sister, brother, and I were little and we got into a fight, we’d start complaining to my mom whose fault it was that we were fighting. As most moms do, she’d tell us that she didn’t care who … Continue reading →

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My Treasured Table

Posted on January 18, 2021 by robynthorn

This photo represents my most treasured piece of furniture. It’s a drop-leaf table that was given to me by my parents. I love the rich color of the stain, as it matches well with the rest of my décor. The … Continue reading →

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Blue Skies After the Storm

Posted on December 27, 2020 by robynthorn

Seeing a positive outlook after such a difficult year. Continue reading →

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The Power of Losing

Posted on November 16, 2020 by robynthorn

Throughout our lives, we all go through many different rites of passage. We learn to walk, we graduate from high school, we move out on our own, etc. What’s interesting is that with each of these transitions, they do not … Continue reading →

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Principled Behavior

Posted on October 8, 2020 by robynthorn

How would you react to these behaviors? Continue reading →

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Time Better Spent

Posted on September 22, 2020 by robynthorn

Maybe this will make a difference, maybe it won’t. Regardless, it is important as a U.S. citizen to speak up when you disagree and voice your opinion. Continue reading →

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Dear Mr. P

Posted on September 11, 2020 by robynthorn

This would be my version of some good and necessary trouble. Continue reading →

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My Eviction Conviction

Posted on September 3, 2020 by robynthorn

Having been brought to tears due to the suffering of others, I implore you to practice compassion. Continue reading →

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Decisions, Decisions

Posted on July 28, 2020 by robynthorn

When I was a kid, I remember seeing adults doing all their “adulting” things and thought how much I looked forward to the time when I would be a grown up because then I’d have all the answers. Fast forward … Continue reading →

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Sorting Things Out When You’re Out Of Sorts

Posted on May 15, 2020 by robynthorn

I am so confused. I seriously have no way to know what day it is. It wasn’t until I looked down at my phone this evening that I even realized that it was officially after midnight, making it Friday. When … Continue reading →

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Never Losing Sight

Posted on November 18, 2019 by robynthorn

Back in 2012, I underwent LASIK surgery. I did lots of research about the different types of procedures, what was involved, as well as the side effects. I knew many people had already walked this path before I did, but, … Continue reading →

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Remembering So I Won’t Forget

Posted on September 11, 2019 by robynthorn

I wasn’t running for my life; I was walking to get my lunch. There weren’t people around me in a panic; I was completely alone. There was no smoke…no fumes. The path was well lit, and I exited to a … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Plan Patience

Posted on August 28, 2019 by robynthorn

I’m a planner. I consider every single detail when preparing for an event and do my best cover all aspects. I’ve always been the type to think several steps ahead, as I can usually anticipate what’s to come. What I’ve … Continue reading →

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Pausing Fast Forward

Posted on May 19, 2019 by robynthorn

When we’re little we want so much to be grown up. As a little girl, you try on your mom’s shoes. You put on makeup. You can’t wait for the day when you can finally drive. What’s interesting is that … Continue reading →

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I Will Become A Reader

Posted on February 10, 2019 by robynthorn

So…what’s next? Well, I’m glad you asked. Continue reading →

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Flights of Fancy

Posted on September 13, 2018 by robynthorn

Today, while I was walking down the 13 flights of stairs to check the mail in my office building, my mind started wandering. About a flight down, I saw the same empty paper cup sitting on the railing. The two … Continue reading →

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So, I did a thing…

Posted on August 20, 2018 by robynthorn

This has been a long time coming, but I’m excited to announce that on July 31st, I finally published my book, “We’re All Rubber Bands: Finding happiness with who you are.” This is a collection of some of my favorite … Continue reading →

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