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Meet
Ellie
Hi! I'm an author, lover of dogs, books, family, and my Savior and Heavenly Father. For sure not in that order. When They speak to me, I try to write it down.
CONFESSIONS
OF A
NEGATIVE (N)ELLIE
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![ALL THE TROPES](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da2adc_cdfde5a90ea54c8f8ede3c1ce460d8a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_375,h_281,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/da2adc_cdfde5a90ea54c8f8ede3c1ce460d8a3~mv2.webp)
Negatvie (N)ellie
Feb 9, 20246 min read
ALL THE TROPES
I have a sneaking suspicion that each year, as Valentines Day comes and goes, certain people are hoping that the blog post to come will...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Dec 1, 20236 min read
THE CHOICE YOU ALWAYS HAVE
This, is Lulu. The dog that has taught me I will never, ever want a basset hound again. The pup that has created more havoc in my life...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Nov 17, 20235 min read
HE’S NOT THE ONE
Can I be real for a moment? Or, I guess and hope that I am always real, but can I give you a little peek behind the curtain? Writing has...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Nov 3, 20234 min read
HOW I KNOW HE LOVES ME
Lately, I've been struggling to feel God's love for me. I know, I know. I said a few months ago that this was the turning point, that...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Oct 6, 20237 min read
WHAT THIS YSA WANTS YOU TO KNOW
I am going to begin this blog post that I do not want to write with four, seperate instances that undeniably interconnect. While on...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Sep 22, 20235 min read
28 BOOKS
Through the years, I've used my birthday posts for reflection. Looking back on what's been left behind, and hoping to catch a glimpse of...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Aug 11, 20234 min read
LITTLE STARS
About a year ago, I had an experience with Oakley Ann that really struck me. It was beautiful, persepective-changing, and might I add,...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Jul 28, 20234 min read
THE LAST…
First of all, I really hope this didn't come off as a hook and some bait. This is not the last blog post ever, I just couldn't think of a...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Jun 2, 20236 min read
JUST A SHORT STORY
This is probably the most vulnerable I've ever felt penning a post. On this platform I have discussed my rejections (both romantically...
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![FOR THE LOVE OF IT](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da2adc_fe6086aafbae42c69aff5b7a7c1f1a82~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/da2adc_fe6086aafbae42c69aff5b7a7c1f1a82~mv2.webp)
Negatvie (N)ellie
May 5, 20236 min read
FOR THE LOVE OF IT
Imagine, if you will: In the heat of a car chase, trees flash by as the evil mastermind escapes with his prisoner and the hero races...
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