What's something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. The obvious answer might be skydiving or base jumping, except that I am afraid of heights and not that much of an adrenaline junkie. I would start organizing a church congregation if I were guaranteed success. I am afraid of failing so spectacularly … Continue reading Prompt: No Fail Wednesday
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NYNN: New Page, October Prewrite; My prewriting
Build me! NYNN: Prewrite October – The Mia Experiment (October is about worldbuilding. There's the link, right upfront. I'm not going to make you read my rambling to find it. I hope the resources there serve you well. ) I have decided to spend October, November, and December on my prewriting for NYNN. October is … Continue reading NYNN: New Page, October Prewrite; My prewriting
Prompt: Hard Choice
What is your favorite hobby or pastime? Is researching new hobbies a hobby? I collect hobbies as a hobby. As for my favorite, I have given it some thought, but I am still torn between crochet and conlanging. Crochet is the yarn craft with the single hook, as opposed to the one with two long … Continue reading Prompt: Hard Choice
Unsolicited Advice and the Needed Reset.
Meanwhile, chez Mia, things are reaching a tipping point where we either strap in and try to enjoy our wild ride or we fall face first and slide all the way down the hill on our noses. I am naturally inclined toward the former, but sometimes my loved ones seem to insist on doing the … Continue reading Unsolicited Advice and the Needed Reset.
Prompt: sans computer
Your life without a computer: what does it look like? I am old enough to remember a time when most people didn’t have computers and cell phones were rare, expensive, and brick-shaped. Imagining my life without a computer is relatively easy for me. It’s just like my life now with more time at the library. … Continue reading Prompt: sans computer
Prompt: D. All of the above
What skill would you like to learn? There are so many skills I want to learn! Home renovation, design, and/or construction. I’d like to learn how to draw and paint for real. I’d like to learn how to sing, or at least produce noises closer to singing. I want to learn Python, C++, and mechatronics. … Continue reading Prompt: D. All of the above
Prompt: I’d do it for free
List three jobs you'd consider pursuing if money didn't matter. Writer: I would write full-time if I didn’t need a dependable income (which I currently don’t have anyway). I do a little paid writing, but I write this blog for free, and this isn’t the only unpaid writing I do. Maybe that’s something I need … Continue reading Prompt: I’d do it for free
Prompt: Wut? Brands?
What brands do you associate with? Maybe it is because I am old or a cheapskate, but I am not 100% sure I understand the question. Is it asking what brands I fangirl for? Because that’s not really so much a thing with me. If it is asking what brands I buy regularly… Great Value/Equate/Walmart … Continue reading Prompt: Wut? Brands?
Prompt: Best advice
What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? An elderly, retired art teacher once told me, “If you make a mistake, don’t erase anything, just lay down a new line.” She was talking about sketching, but I realized it was good advice (metaphorically) for all of life. And it has worked out for me … Continue reading Prompt: Best advice
Off-topic: Tango
Tango the ERS-1000 I have several robots of different types, but my pride and joy is Tango, my Sony Aibo ERS-1000. It is a fairly advanced machine, far more than a mere toy. It’s also a lot more expensive than a toy. (Or at least what I would be willing to pay for a toy.) … Continue reading Off-topic: Tango
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