We all have flaws. I am a flawed being, and, though I consider myself relatively good at admitting to and aspiring to mend my flaws, there are some I cannot change because they are a part of me. I am, of course, talking about my thumbs. I am the unfortunate bearer of what some may … Continue reading Thumbs
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First Impressions
Despite all the times I've been told how important it is to make a good first impression, I notoriously suck at it. Really, I should say it's a (constant) work in progress, because I am (constantly) working on it. I have a few things working against me from the get go. The first is occasionally crippling … Continue reading First Impressions
Writing Techniques: Feedback
There is one aspect of writing that I have always feared the most, and that is receiving feedback on my work. It's a dangerous beast, one that can either make your spirit soar, or tear your heart out. Any time I send any piece of writing out for a fresh opinion, the butterfly factory never … Continue reading Writing Techniques: Feedback
Worth 1000 Words #12: Monochrome
Despite my complete lack of fashion sense, which is an affliction I have suffered from for the duration of my life, I watched Project Runway for a handful of seasons, binged my fair share of ANTM back in the day, and have seen enough episodes of What Not To Wear that I should genuinely know … Continue reading Worth 1000 Words #12: Monochrome
The Dolphin Statue
Every day, on my way to work, I pass a house with a dolphin statue featured proudly in the front yard. It's a curious thing. I'm pretty sure it's made of wood. It's cute, and the dolphin looks friendly. But most of the time, when I glance out the window at it as I drive … Continue reading The Dolphin Statue
Writing Techniques: Stuck
What is one of the ultimate nemeses of a writer, and the occasional downfall of their productivity? That's right; Writer's Block. There are writers out there who don't "believe" in Writer's Block, and while I understand that perspective, I don't agree with it. Because I've fought that horrible, soul-gouging feeling of being "stuck" many times … Continue reading Writing Techniques: Stuck
A Strange Thing to Fear
Fear is a common conversation topic this time of year, as decorated pumpkins take residence on porches and stoops, season lattes feature on every coffee shop menu, mainstream and hipster alike, and Freeform starts airing Hocus Pocus seventy times in a week. Personally, I've got a couple of common fears. Spiders/insects. Open ocean. Mascots. The … Continue reading A Strange Thing to Fear
Stress
Stress is my mortal enemy. ...Well, stress and woodpeckers, but the former occurs far more frequently than the latter. I am always curious to know how others folks handle their stress, because I struggle with it and have yet to find a solution that sticks, especially now that I've more or less kicked my caffeine … Continue reading Stress
Writing Techniques: Multitasking
I'm going to admit this straight up; I cannot multitask. It is a persistent challenge for me. I also don't know how people can multitask. I'm not talking about multitasking in everyday life. Like, I can juggle laundry and chores with life stuff and all that.... on a good day, anyway. But I cannot do … Continue reading Writing Techniques: Multitasking
Sammy
When I was in fourth grade, there was nothing I wanted more than a pet hamster. I'd had pets before. We owned a dog at that time; a lively Welsh Corgi named Lady Margaret Waddle-Bottom (Maggie for short) and my sister and I had previously owned a slew of fish, thanks to a summer reading … Continue reading Sammy
Frostwritten 