I didn’t like very much about myself for a very long time. I was scared and insecure for a good chunk of my life. I didn’t find myself to be anything special until after I had my first child. My body was capable of great things! After that I slowly learned and failed and readContinue reading “Self-Acceptance”
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L’ art pour L’ art
L’ art pour L’art This translates to Art for Art’s sake. It is an expression that according to Wikipedia means “‘true’ art is utterly independent of any and all social values and utilitarian function, be that didactic, moral, or political. Such works are sometimes described as autotelic (from Greek: autoteles, ‘complete in itself’), a concept that has been expanded to embrace “inner-directed”Continue reading “L’ art pour L’ art”
Writing Community
This post is for the writing and creative community. Ok… now I’m doing a ton of reading and trying to find what to fix next. phew! What’s frustrating is I feel like I’m at the point where it’s the little details that are hiding and left unattended they create a huuuuge plot hole. Imagine that!Continue reading “Writing Community”
Let’s Go!
Guess what I found!? A One Piece Cafe in Las Vegas!! I’m a new One Piece fan but I still enjoy the show very much. They have a Gum Gum Fruit dessert and Stretchy Mochi cookies that stretch like Luffy! I love Mochi! lol They have beef skewers and Chicken Curry and of course Merch.Continue reading “Let’s Go!”
Keep Going
Keep going! I’m telling you that you’re closer than you think. There was so many times where I pretty much gave up on life. I was turned off by hope. I was turned off by joy. I was just not happy. But when I finally made choice to prioritize myself, I slowly gained more joy,Continue reading “Keep Going”
That Friday Feelin
Today felt like a Friday. Such a strange feeling because for a decade as a stay-at-home mom, it didn’t matter what day of the week it was. I was always on mom duty. Now, on Friday I get to leave my work at work and go home to thoroughly enjoy my family! I do missContinue reading “That Friday Feelin”
What Type of Writer are You?
So for years, like 10 now, I’ve been calling myself a writer. I think that term is now way too general for me. Before I continue, I want to be clear that I don’t want to put myself in a box but I want to be able to better portray my vision of myself asContinue reading “What Type of Writer are You?”
Current Watch
Current Watch (I haven’t finished it yet, no spoilers): Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku !! It is so good. It’s got strange creature which for some reason I love. It’s got a little bit of everything; action, tragedy, romance, and moral lessons. Here’s the Netflix description:“For a chance at a pardon, a ninja assassin joins other condemnedContinue reading “Current Watch”
This Life is Rich
“Writing is its own reward.” -Henry Miller From Inc . com The simplicity of this statement frustrates me. It frustrates me because it’s only 5 words. It almost feels like an understatement. Writing has brought me across worlds and time and space in ways no other medium has come close. It’s connected me to strangersContinue reading “This Life is Rich”
Chicken Soup
Chicken soup when I’m sick is amazing! My husband cooks it every time I’m sick and it always makes me feel better. He started off with the cookbook and now he does it in his own way. Tea and soup are my two favorite things when I’m sick. What are your go-tos when you’re feelingContinue reading “Chicken Soup”
