Is there some weird chance the perfectionism could be labeled an "addiction"? It's easy to call something an addiction when you can see it. Like, in-your-face see it. I guess I never really thought about it before, but I suppose there are mental and emotional addictions as much as there are physical ones. I mean, … Continue reading On getting very naked….
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On eating my feelings….
Now that I no longer have a 9-to-5 (something I do actually miss from time to time), I've taken quite a liking to cooking. There's always a new recipe I want to try and old favorites I fall back on. Yesterday was an "old favorite" day: pulled pork tacos. But it definitely didn't go as … Continue reading On eating my feelings….
On expecting the very best….
I'm a perfectionist. Often to a dangerous degree. It's not something I'm terribly proud of, but it's also not something I deny. I tend to get very uneasy when things don't go according to plan...my plan, that is. It's hard for me to adjust when I have something set in my head and it goes … Continue reading On expecting the very best….
On punching the clock….
Since the middle of August, I've been completely without schedule. For as long as I can remember, I've lived life in fifteen minute increments. It's easy for me to keep a schedule and, generally speaking, stay on task. Without this strict schedule, I tend to lose focus. I haven't written nearly as much as I'd have … Continue reading On punching the clock….
On turning into a mental zombie….
I remember a time in my life when writing was all I could think about. I like to call this period:UNDERGRAD.Granted, my degree is in writing and editing, so the central focus of my entire undergraduate career revolved around writing. But, oh, the interesting things I got to write about! I created a new government. … Continue reading On turning into a mental zombie….
On wanting and having all the things….
Christmas is coming. Prepare yourself. Oh, wait. If all the malls and stores are correct, Christmas has been here since mid-October. And it drives.me.crazy.I love Christmas. I always have. It's a part of how I grew up. I'm that girl that spends all year just waiting for the day after Thanksgiving so I can start … Continue reading On wanting and having all the things….
On finding a new career….
The question was posed some weeks ago: If money wasn't a concern, what would you want to do for a career? My answer: All of the things. There are just so many things I want to do and learn and experience. My first idea was to be a professional student. If I could get paid to just … Continue reading On finding a new career….
On changing things up….
In less than one week my life has changed - and will change - dramatically. I quit my job a week ago today. This whole "early retirement" thing was a shock to the system. I'm still waking up at 5am every day and I'm pretty sure I'm more tired now than I ever was when … Continue reading On changing things up….
On the fear of debt collectors….
1 Timothy 6:10 - For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.I’m convinced this is one of the most misquoted pieces of Scripture out there. More often than not, it’s simply stated that “MONEY … Continue reading On the fear of debt collectors….
On taking a different route….
Working mom v. Stay at Home mom. Hell, working WOMAN v. Stay at Home WOMAN. It's quite a choice to make, isn't it? While I've never been a mother, I have been a woman for, well, just over 33 years now. And I've been working for 17 of those years. Like, legitimately working. Hard. I started working when … Continue reading On taking a different route….
Use. The. Clutch. 