2023 has been off to a rocky start, despite my best intentions. I aimed to have positive beginnings in both 2021 and 2022 as well, to no avail. But this one has been somewhat different in tone. I have felt more hesitant, more afraid - but also more eager for change. Over the course of … Continue reading Lost
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The Nice GameStop Lady
I am a forgetful person in general. Not good with names or faces. But I do remember actions - and kindnesses. Especially when they come from strangers. My best friend and I, wannabe Pokemon masters to this day, bought Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver at their time of release. A wise decision, considering how much the … Continue reading The Nice GameStop Lady
Vacation, All I Never Wanted
Allow me to preface this post by saying that I am fully aware the following story has a "first world problems" vibe, but sometimes, I just want to complain. Thus, I'm going to. This post will also contain descriptions of some rather gross medical conditions, but no pictures, so here is a trigger warning for … Continue reading Vacation, All I Never Wanted
The Ache
This is not where I thought I would be. I am a fortunate person, in general. I fully recognize that. But, at thirty, I am not happy with where I am in my life. It is within my power to change my circumstances, but it is so very hard. When it feels like I have … Continue reading The Ache
Thirty
the age of thirty, means not the end of youth, but instead, a new start (here's to getting back on track in my thirtieth year)
Worth 1000 Words #14: The Top of the Stairs
At the tail end of a dismal 2020, I vowed to make 2021 better. For my personal life, professional life, and mental health. I can now safely say that not only was 2021 exponentially worse, but 2022 isn't off to that great of a start either. The downward spiral has continued. I am sure that … Continue reading Worth 1000 Words #14: The Top of the Stairs
Tides
I have made it known in the past that I don't like the beach. Specifically, I don't like sand, hot weather, or the blaring sun. I don't swim in the ocean (or go in it past my knees) and I don't even really swim in pools. I am a temperate, sensible ~70 degree type girl. … Continue reading Tides
Slump
As strange as it sounds, the start of the pandemic in 2020 marks the last time I read a book. For those who know me well, that's pretty wild. Because in previous years, also documented on this site, I've been able to knock out 100+ books. But I only read 1 or 2 books in … Continue reading Slump
The Old Days
Before there were podcasts, when television was still in its infancy, the internet was unheard of, and streaming platforms were a distant dream of the future, folks listened to the radio. When I was a child, my father introduced me to old radio shows. Many of these were detective classics, like Johnny Dollar, Sam Spade, … Continue reading The Old Days
Scraps
When I first started my current job, I had a 45 minute commute to work. The drive could get boring, and, as someone with frequently racing thoughts, my mind goes in some bizarre directions. On my very first day of this new route, I noticed something on the side of the road as I was … Continue reading Scraps
Frostwritten 