My blog contradicts itself. On one hand, it began as a cry of ‘take me seriously!’ But on the other, it continually teaches me to not take myself too seriously – it lends itself to joking about my lack of exercise, the inability to balance life, and my love for a good cup of tea. … Continue reading What a Writer ‘Should’ Look Like
I think poetry is good for the soul. I know, I know, it might not be everyone’s interest. But can I offer, timidly, that maybe you just haven’t found the right poem? When I was in high school I grew discouraged because I did not like Shakespeare. I also tried to get into Australian poetry, … Continue reading On Poetry that Works for You
I was worried that my reading would decrease dramatically this month, as I went away numerous times and felt busier than usual. But my reading actually increased; what a month! Better grab a cup of tea, this could take a while… The African Queen by C.S. Forester I received this book as a Christmas present, … Continue reading March 2019 Reading
One and a half months into my 2019 reading challenge and I think it’s time to talk about it. I know it’s February, but I like the thought of talking about each month’s reading, and January is a good place to start. Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist This book sounded like a good way … Continue reading January 2019 Reading
Yesterday someone told me they were impressed by my notebook collection. Impressed further still when I told them they were all filled save for the one I currently use. I journal nearly everyday. Not just ‘this is what happened today’, but reflections and thoughts and emotions and prayers and poems and short stories and ideas … Continue reading A Poem a Day
On the rare occasion I am struck with inspiration, it all pours out of me. Easy. I feel accomplished, considerably empty, proud, and like this is what I’ve been waiting for my whole life. And yet. And yet. And yet it doesn’t happen like that most of the time. Most of the time I sit … Continue reading On Inspiration
A cup of tea in the morning sun and I’m ready to blog. I’ve been really into audiobooks lately, for the first time ever. I don’t know why, but even though I’ve loved podcasts for the last few years, the thought of listening to an audiobook never really spoke to me. (Ha. Spoke to me.) … Continue reading August Audiobooks
It's winter, hoorah! The people rejoice! So what's happening this June, I hear you ask? 1/ Birthday celebrations This camper is turning twenty one in under two weeks. It's come around so quick; usually your birthday is something that's always in the distance, you know? Well it's nearly here and I don't know what to … Continue reading June Camper
One of my sisters and I decided that we would read Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte at the same time, then talk about it. Our first goal is to read the first five chapters, which is fifty pages or so, then discuss; and so on until completion. This doesn't seem like a hard thing to … Continue reading So It Begins
My washing basket is full (something to do tomorrow) and I've just finished off a cup of tea. It's relatively early, but I'm hoping to be asleep soon. My trip to Sydney is officially over and normal life will resume at its usual sluggish-speed, though I'm not complaining. I have a list of things to … Continue reading Back Again
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