I have mentioned it before, but I was a pretty big "weeb" back in the day. And honestly, I still am - but it was a much greater obsession in my teens. I collected manga for a long time, and managed to complete many series, mostly of the shoujo genre - which are manga aimed … Continue reading Letting Go
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Worst
2020 has been the worst year of my life. 28 years in, and 2020 broke me. It broke me down, chewed me up, spit me out, then stomped all over me. Maybe it's a quarter life crisis. Maybe the whole quarantine lifestyle got to me. Maybe the state of the world wore me out. Maybe … Continue reading Worst
The Scarlet Letter
... is one of my least favorite books. Don't get me wrong - I appreciate its literary significance and the importance of the messages and themes expressed in Hawthorne's famous novel. But - and I say this as someone who loves classic literature - it's a downright slog to read. I'm glad that I read … Continue reading The Scarlet Letter
Aunt Allie
I can't believe I haven't talked about this on my blog yet (I am a little behind) but I'm going to be an aunt! I technically already am - my sister has a stepson - but she is now pregnant with a little boy and is due in October. It is also well-known in my … Continue reading Aunt Allie
Try
I think it's a safe bet to say that most folks have heard the saying, "If at first you don't succeed, try and try again." I must admit, I am someone who has been known to try and then give up at the first whiff of an undesirable outcome. Contributing factors often include fear of … Continue reading Try
Holy
I may catch flak for this... but spelling is important. I'm all for abbreviations, I LOVE emojis, and I'm not opposed to "text speak," but proper spelling is another matter. When I was in junior high, ripped jeans were a fad. But they were also against dress code. Anyone who dared defy the constrictions of … Continue reading Holy
I’ve Got Plans
Hours at my job vary depending on a multitude of circumstances. Some days I can (allegedly) trek home after 9 hours, which is the standard length of a shift for a salaried executive at my workplace. Though, to be honest, I don't think I've worked a 9 hour shift since I started, and the other … Continue reading I’ve Got Plans
Yesterday
Yesterday, my alarm went off at 4:30AM. I smashed the snooze button until 4:50, but it was technically my day off, so I wasn't under much pressure to be on time to work. I brewed my coffee into a "Do or do not, there is no try" travel mug emblazoned with Yoda on the side, … Continue reading Yesterday
McFlurry
Little known fact: I am scared of drive-thrus. This is a quirk that stems from my irrational fear of car washes, I think. Or it's born from some other bizarre facet of my psyche. I don't really know, but I have actively avoided drive-thrus since I got my driver's license ten years ago. My new … Continue reading McFlurry
To My Younger Self
Here, on Olde Poetry Monday Friday, a poem I wrote in 2012. I don't remember writing it, but with all the changes going on in my life, I thought it was appropriate. To My Younger Self To my younger self, A bit of advice for your future. When Coach Smith tells you not to … Continue reading To My Younger Self