I Love Books In The Dorkiest Way Possible
I love books, I do. In like, the dorkiest way possible. Like, I love trees, ’cause they give us books. -Elizabeth Reaser as Ana in Liberal Arts Continue reading I Love Books In The Dorkiest Way Possible
Category: Personal
This Slut Votes (Long Read)
Watch out y’all, I’m about to get all political up in here. First, let me address the language I used for this post. The word “slut” can be used as an insult, yes, but I don’t take it like that. … Continue reading This Slut Votes (Long Read)
They Put Smart Girls In Glamour :)
I created a mini meme inspired by this quote – and this actor (Noah Mills, swoon!) – from 2 Broke Girls, and then it ended up on Tumblr and Pinterest, and today it made the print issue of Glamour magazine! … Continue reading They Put Smart Girls In Glamour :)
Poetry In Motion, Take Two
Last year I tried doing some Poetry in Motion pictures, where I layered lines from my poetry along with evocative background images. Now that my graphic design skills have improved, I thought I would try an updated version. I hope … Continue reading Poetry In Motion, Take Two
Gutter Heart
I gave you my heart You threw it in the gutter I once had your heart But you gave it to another You took such great pride In kicking me to the curb You tried but can’t deny You wanted … Continue reading Gutter Heart
Regarding My Mother
“…I have often wondered if I had the words that would do justice to her goodness, her wisdom, and her strength. In the life of every woman, there will always be the influence and teachings of one woman who stands … Continue reading Regarding My Mother
“Unfortunately, We Are Unable To Offer You Coverage At This Time”
You know, I don’t think they consider this all too “unfortunate” at all. That part really annoys me – skip the BS words that you think connote sympathy and let’s just be honest here. You are, in fact, able to … Continue reading “Unfortunately, We Are Unable To Offer You Coverage At This Time”
Depression & Anxiety
Usually, those words – “depression” and “anxiety” – label conditions that I have. I like that way of phrasing it, because it implies a sense of control for me. I have these things, yes, but they do not have me. … Continue reading Depression & Anxiety
After The Thrill Is Gone
Jack Vettriano, After The Thrill Is Gone She wasn’t some twenty-year-old, capable of believing that a couple of kisses were a transforming event. That a few sparks and some heat could turn a lonely, stressed-out woman into a femme fatale … Continue reading After The Thrill Is Gone
I’m Apparently A Better Procrastinator Than I Am A HIMYM Fan
Normal people actually turn things in well in advance of deadlines, and thus submit eligible entries for contests that they were invited to enter. Not me, though! I make sure to make everything else a priority, so I have to … Continue reading I’m Apparently A Better Procrastinator Than I Am A HIMYM Fan