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A writer from Texas living in New Jersey

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Month: July 2016

Exploring New York

On July 29, 2016July 29, 2016 By DenitaStevensIn adventure, TravelLeave a comment

As we drove north through Jersey en route to upstate New York, I started to see the urban industrial side of the state. Quite a contrast to the softer side of Jersey that I've been exposed to so far with the beaches and the country side that is almost an emerald green color and very …

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Exploring and Tasting Vermont

On July 28, 2016July 29, 2016 By DenitaStevensIn adventure, Travel2 Comments

Since we were in upstate New York for the weekend (which I'll write about exploring in a separate post), decided to spend Sunday morning exploring Vermont since I had never been there. Couldn't help but take the opportunity to cross off another one of the 50 states in my travel bucket list! And I was …

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Exploring Jersey: Grounds For Sculpture 

On July 21, 2016November 9, 2018 By DenitaStevensIn adventure, Life in Jersey2 Comments

I had driven by the signs on 295 showing where to exit for this place called Grounds For Sculpture.But what really caught my eye was the two massive bronze heads (one blue and the other red) off to the right side of the of 295 that look almost like something Picasso would've done. I used google …

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Exploring Jersey

On July 18, 2016July 19, 2016 By DenitaStevensIn adventure, Life in JerseyLeave a comment

Getting out and exploring Jersey is something I wanted to do as soon as I got here. I just love to explore, discover & experience new things when I have time.   But I was a little hesitant to get out on my own. This whole state is new territory & I have to rely …

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Running Jersey

On July 14, 2016July 15, 2016 By DenitaStevensIn adventure, Life in Jersey4 Comments

When I first got here, nothing was familiar. It felt a little disorienting considering I've never really lived anywhere outside of Texas. Even I felt unfamiliar. I looked the same, except for my frizzy hair (which I detail in a previous post). Was I a Jersey girl now? Was I still a Texas girl? Can …

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Tasting Jersey

On July 13, 2016July 13, 2016 By DenitaStevensIn adventure, Life in Jersey5 Comments

I've been asked what I'm missing about not being in Texas. Of course I miss my family and friends, but it's the food! Specifically BBQ & Mexican food! Mmm. There is just something about brisket. It just hits the spot! Doesn't matter whether it's sliced or chopped, on a bun, (even a slice of bread), …

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Jersey Hair

On July 10, 2016September 21, 2016 By DenitaStevensIn Life in Jersey10 Comments

I debated whether or not I wanted to write about my hair. I've gone back-and-forth thinking "wow I must be really be really vain or superficial." I thought I was being silly to make a big deal out my hair. But then I realized that I'm just like most girls: when our hair is a …

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Texas Girl in Jersey

On July 8, 2016July 14, 2016 By DenitaStevensIn New Jersey1 Comment

Upon the advice of a dear friend from Texas, I am going to blog about my experience adjusting to a new way of life in Jersey so that my friends & family back in TX can follow along with this new chapter. I thought I'd start off short & sweet because quite frankly, there's so …

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Disorderly Life: PTSD Recovery

On July 6, 2016October 2, 2018 By DenitaStevensIn PTSD4 Comments

Turning 30 was something I never expected to do. I assumed, as did most people who knew me, I would have killed myself or done something reckless that would have gotten me killed; considering I spent my late teens and 20’s spiraling out of control after being raped when I was 16. Living with undiagnosed …

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