As a writer, I'm often asked where I get my inspiration. My answer? Everywhere. No, really. I'm a walking hurricane. True story: I once got into two car accidents in two hours. I once slipped in a mud puddle while wearing platform shoes and a suede skirt and fell on my my arse in front … Continue reading Writing Life: Everything Is Inspiration
Mortification Monday
The entries are a little out of order, but hopefully the drama still makes sense. 11-3-1993 Dear Diary, I have a lot of things to say. First Kyle asked me out. I said yes of course. I feel so good. It all started one week ago. Krystal asked Kyle if he liked me. He … Continue reading Mortification Monday
Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 3: “It’s Only Life”
This song really isn't about rejection, but keeping positive when everything is a sh*tstorm. Both the song and the video break me every time, but the lyrics always seem to ring true: Well I guess it's only life, it's only natural We all spend a little while going down the rabbit hole The things they … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 1, Track 3: “It’s Only Life”
Bad Poetry Friday
Remember that poem from last week? Here's another one from that bad breakup: Untitled (9/19/99) You have this way of making me feel like shit You dumped me for another bitch didn't you think I wasn't ever gonna let you down Looks like you broke the promise Author's note: Can you tell I was still angry? … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday
Mortification Monday
9-10-93 Dear Diary, I'm so mad I could scream...actually I did. Into my pillow. I had a bad day. 1. I messed up on a math test major league! I think I even failed it. 2. I did just as bad on a Spanish test. 3. I am so mad at my sister. I am … Continue reading Mortification Monday
Rejection Playlist: Volume 1, Track 2 “Mean”
Sometimes people are just plain mean. They might mock you for something you wrote or wanted to write. They might bad mouth you behind your back. They might even ignore you. Creative types, especially artists and writers need to develop a thicker skin to deal with the mean people they may encounter along their way … Continue reading Rejection Playlist: Volume 1, Track 2 “Mean”
Bad Poetry Friday
Flowers (6/8/99) The day you brought me flowers was the day you broke my heart I used to remind you endless times of my floral fantasies Instead you ignored me I prayed for petals dreamed of daisies So plant me a garden of everlasting love and I will forever smile Author's note: This was written … Continue reading Bad Poetry Friday
Don’t let the dog eat the book
Fact: In the span of four months, my dogs ate over $200 in library books . I cannot make this up. As librarian, it's pretty embarrassing to have to go to work and admit that your dogs ate your library books. As a friend, it's pretty shameful. No one wants to lend me books because my … Continue reading Don’t let the dog eat the book
Mortification Monday
12-5-1993 Dear Diary, I'd give anything and everything to fall in love. If it meant to have someone hold my hand, stand up for me, make me feel special and happy, yes, I'd give anything and everything to fall in love. Face it, all my other relationships sucked. I mean I dumped John C. and … Continue reading Mortification Monday
Rejection Playlist Volume 1: Track 1 “Shake it Out”
When life hands you a bad review, breakup, terrible critique session, or rejection, sometimes all you need to do is shake it out (and dance it out). We all have bad days. If you're anything like me, a little booty shaking brings the determination, inspiration, and determination right back. So I'm building you a rejection/ … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 1: Track 1 “Shake it Out”
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