You know how I promised I'd pay better attention this month? Yeah, well, I didn't. All the stress from last month's visa snafu bled into March, exacerbating some dormant anxiety issues I'd hoped would fade into mature adulthood. These last two months? Just really not very great.
Read moreFour positives from my latest rejection
A few weeks ago I applied to be a contributor at an online magazine. It was kind of on a whim, and even though I didn't necessarily feel 100% suited to the intended subject matter, I went for it anyway. I was trying to try, as you know, and it seemed like it could be a possible avenue for growth, both in my writing and in my perspective.
As sometimes happens, I received that fated rejection letter today. In all honesty, I had forgotten about my application in the first place, and while I never like to get a rejection letter, I wasn't all the surprised.
I was, on the other hand, annoyed.
Read moreA Good Woman
Photo by Søren Astrup Jørgensen on Unsplash
I have so much to say, and nothing at all; alternating long hours of speechlessness with a raging river of words. I think I will write about it long, good and hard someday soon. But for now, I'll say this:
Read moreDialing down the Easter playlist during Lent
My friend Ann (you beautiful tropical fish) was kind enough to share my Easter Playlist post from last year. I'm a week behind on my Lenten activities, choosing this year to focus on just a couple of things to give up/put on (giving up? biscuits (cookies) / putting on? Devotions for Lent).
Read moreWhat I'm Into, which isn't much {February 2014}
I honestly don't know what to say about February. There was very little reading, a LOT of netflix, and one significant social event. I'll play fast and loose with the details, but suffice it to say: I'm glad that's over! Bring on March!
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