Q2 ends, Q3 begins

Please pardon my language (or skip the rest of this sentence), but Quarter Two was an absolute shitshow. I had been working hard on something I hesitated to mention here because of its controversial nature: I was accepted into Teach For America and started all the preparation for that. I was originally supposed to go … Continue reading Q2 ends, Q3 begins →

Prompt: Notable June 14

What notable things happened today? I went to my first protest today. It felt really uplifting to be out with hundreds of other people peacefully exercising our First Amendment rights. It rained on us for the last hour we were there, but that had little impact on the size of the crowd. There also were … Continue reading Prompt: Notable June 14 →

Day 14: Change to Spare

Reflect on your beliefs about change. How do they influence your ability to adapt and grow? I believe that change is inevitable, so you might as well enjoy it. And I do. This makes me extremely adaptable. I am happy to surf the waves of chaos and that encourages me to grow toward the next … Continue reading Day 14: Change to Spare →

Day 13: Relationships

What beliefs do you have about relationships and how do they affect your interactions with others? I have been burned so many times relying on other people that I tend to feel like the only person I can depend on to take care of me is me, all by myself. I've had people use my … Continue reading Day 13: Relationships →

Prompt: Favorite Emojis

What are your favorite emojis? Here are my go-to emojis on any given day: 😆😄🙄😊✨🤦🏻‍♀️✅🤷🏻‍♀️ I have some I use for specific purposes. Sympathy for a loss: 🕊️ Birthdays: 🎂🎈🎁🪅🍦 Frustration with people: 😐😑😐 FFS: 🦊🦊🦊🦊🍶 Song lyrics: 🎶…🎶

Prompt: Favorite Topics

What topics do you like to discuss? I can talk endlessly about cultural and societal issues, particularly what individuals and small groups can do to build resilience. I think a lot about creating a more just, sustainable, human-friendly world, and I am always willing to talk about ideas and how to spread them. Honestly, step … Continue reading Prompt: Favorite Topics →

Prompt: Top of Mind

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. I have been neglecting my blog and I feel bad about that.

Prompt: Pets

What animals make the best/worst pets? I love all kinds of animals, but there is a reason why cats and dogs are the most popular pets. We got a new dog in February and she’s great! I used to have cats that were also great. The worst pets? Venomous snakes. You just don’t need a … Continue reading Prompt: Pets →

Prompt: Road Trip!

You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? I am all about the car-based road trip! It’s always an adventure and a good opportunity for bonding with your fellow travelers, be they friends, family, coworkers, or strangers you found on the internet. Of course, much planning and preparation must go into … Continue reading Prompt: Road Trip! →

Prompt: Shopping Spree

Daily writing promptWhere would you go on a shopping spree?View all responses I am going to exclude big box stores because they feel like cheating, since they carry everything, and I am excluding book stores because I am on a book buying fast for a bit. My favorite "toy" stores are Tractor Supply, Harbor Freight, … Continue reading Prompt: Shopping Spree →