Could you imagine a more amazing idea for an introvert than social distancing? Like, I don't have to make excuses now. Can we come over? Sorry, social distancing. It's lily's birthday party at 3. Sorry, social distancing. Fourth of July family barbecue. Sorry, social distancing. It's literally the best thing ever. For me at least.... Continue Reading →
Camp Nanowrimo Day 1 Off the rails
What has this year been? Seriously. Who forgot to throw a Virgin in the volcano to appease the gods? That's the only way I can think of to explain the absolute shit show these past 6 months have been. This was supposed to be THE year. The year of clear and perfect vision. The year of... Continue Reading →
One week in and I failed
Every year I look forward to NaNoWriMo. It's my favorite thing. Until this year. On the 5th, I developed hives. I lost two days of writing because of itching, scratching, and being in pain. If you don't know, the goal is to write 50000 words in 30 days. That is 1667 words a day. Two... Continue Reading →
Happiness Challenge Day 24
Lord, help me. I just got done watching an episode of Dr. Phil. Don’t judge me. It’s an addiction I’m OK having. It’s not like I’m doing meth or selling pregnancy tests online. OK? Anyway. Dr. Phil had some rocket surgeon on as a guest. This high IQ having individual did a study and concluded... Continue Reading →
Happiness Challenge Day 22
I am not a fashion forward person. I don't have a ton of shoes. In fact, I have three pairs of shoes: black flats, white sneakers, and red flats. The boots I've been wearing ate actually my fifteen year old's. I don't carry a purse. I have a bag my mom gave me. It's from... Continue Reading →
Happiness Challenge day 21
Journaling has been a double-edged sword for me. I have notebooks filled with thoughts, ideas, and lists. And by filled I mean, I plan out the entire notebook. I set up days, months, grids, prompts. I get it ready and then, I only do about two weeks' worth and I fall out of Interest. I... Continue Reading →
Happiness Challenge Day 19
Why does everyone assume taking a bath is a relaxing event? I haven't taken a bath since I was twelve. I just don't see the allure of sitting in a pool of your own filth. You lie there for so long the water gets cold. You get all pruney. My bathtub is not big enough... Continue Reading →
Happiness Challenge Day 18
I am a hugger. I love giving hugs. I love getting hugs. There are very few occasions when I don't like being hugged. If I'm angry, the last thing you want to try to do is give me a hug. That'll work out like a fart in a telephone booth for you. I'm a very... Continue Reading →
Happiness Challenge Day 15
There are very few things that make me so happy as books. I love them so much that I started writing them. I was raised in a family of readers. I was raised around books. I was born into it. You may have heard me talk about my brother and my sisters. It may be... Continue Reading →
Happiness Challenge Day 13
There is something therapeutic about animals. They love us whether we deserve it. We tend to look at them like little people even though we know their animals. We anthropomorphize them by giving them human emotions and reasoning behind their antics. We call them our fur-babies. Some people go as far as to have birthday... Continue Reading →
The Glorious Train Wreck Mom 