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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
Negatvie (N)ellie
Jan 19, 20185 min read
THE STAGES OF RETURNING TO SCHOOL
Remember when winter break started, and it seemed to stretch on for miles? The world was your oyster, and you wondered what you would...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Jan 12, 20185 min read
A NEW SPIN ON RESOLUTIONS
With the year 2018 completely spread out before us, I am so excited to see where this year will take me. For some reason, I feel like...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Dec 12, 20175 min read
LEARNING TO BE ADVENTEROUS
I have never been a very adventurous person. I don’t like to try new things or skills, for fear of being embarrassed. All my decisions...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Dec 11, 20174 min read
CHILDHOOD DREAM FULFILLED?
When I was a little girl, I had the wonderful opportunity to take ballet classes. Unfortunately, after we moved to New Mexico, we could...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Dec 5, 20175 min read
BABYSITTING: THE WORLD'S BEST TOUR GUIDE
When we first moved to New Mexico, my mom was blessed with the wonderful opportunity to babysit for a young family in town. Over the past...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Nov 21, 20173 min read
NEW MEXICO: IT'S A LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP
I had the honor of growing up in Southeastern New Mexico, and I know that living here has had an incredible impact on who I am. I will...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Nov 19, 20173 min read
A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND
When you give a girl a Mastiff: Slobber stained clothes are to be expected. The giant breed is sure to think she is a lap dog, and will...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Nov 14, 20173 min read
WHEN YOUR NICKNAME IS MORMON
Growing up in an area where there are very few members of your religion gives rise to many interesting opportunities. Some of the cons...
Negatvie (N)ellie
Nov 11, 20175 min read
THE FAM BAM
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, family has always been a central focus in my life, because it is a...
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Negatvie (N)ellie
Nov 11, 20174 min read
HOW I FELL IN LOVE WITH RUNNING
Running has become a necessary part of my weekly life. I cannot imagine going more than two days without getting a run in, and most days...
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