My desk includes: Sun lamp, balsam fir candle, Mojo, an inspirational purple cow (gift from writing buddy Alex), Diet Coke, electric tea kettle, revision notes and copy of work in progress. Not pictured: tears of frustration. Revisions are hard!
Throwback Thursday
Fun fact: in college I was a DJ. Think Anna Kendrick in Pitch Perfect only not as cute or talented (singing) and the station was basically an converted closet. But I got to host my own shows (Top 21 Countdown, Breakfast Blend Morning Show, Local Music Meltdown, and my longstanding show The Angry Girl Syndrome … Continue reading Throwback Thursday
Inside the Writing Cave Part 2
This is seriously what my desk drawer looks like: tiny bottles of Baileys, rum, chocolate covered cherries, candy bars, Luna and Lara bars, some pink markers. Underneath it all is some tea.
A Peak Inside the Writing Cave Part 1
I'm spending the next few weeks holed up in the Revision Cave (a cold and windowless room in my basement that doubles as my office). As you can see, I've stocked up snack essentials.
Mortification Monday
June 25, 1995 Dear Diary, I'm at camp! I got a letter from Val! I love camp. I already met 2 guys and have tons of friends It is so kill. I kinda like this guy Michael. Everyone in my friend Carter's cabin thinks he likes me but I doubt it. I still have to … Continue reading Mortification Monday
Throwback Thursday
In honor of me having to drive Waffle to the airport tonight so that she can move to Philadelphia and leave me dog nanny-less, here is a shot of us in the fall of 2001 (I think) when we were back at our old high school to watch football or something. I'm definately rocking post-breakup … Continue reading Throwback Thursday
Mortification Monday
Saturday, June 24th, 1995Dear Diary,I'm in the van on the way to Lutheridge. It is okay. Sometimes I feel so out of place. But they're nice. Right now they're dyeing [other] Jason's hair orange. I really can't explain what goes on. We've all gotten closer. I feel like they're my closest buds in the world. … Continue reading Mortification Monday
Throwback Thursday
In honor of my birthday last week, this is me on my 18th birthday at the giant party my parents threw (with a DJ). The nose ring is fake, but the Meg Ryan "City of Angels" perm is real. Not shown: leather pants from Goodwill that took two of my friends to zip me into.
Mortification Monday
June 22, 1995I'm in a hurry packing my things for camp. Day Camp has been a blast. I've made new friends and I got to improve my writting* skills by working on the newspaper I thought it would be a major drag but it was awesome! I met this really nice counselor named Kara who … Continue reading Mortification Monday
Mortification Monday
This entry is especially dorky. Saturday, June 17th, 1995Dear Diary,Everyone has their own dreams; some choose to live them, while others let them live in their mind. I dream that one day I'll have a loving husband and family. I'll have happiness and a peace within myself. I want to run in the wind like a … Continue reading Mortification Monday