Journal

In my first personal writing piece, About Vulnerability, I explored the challenge of expressing my thoughts when I’m feeling down. What helps? Words. Well, obviously… But writing is my ultimate outlet. When my voice fails me, I turn to writing — journaling from the heart, crafting meaningful messages, or writing…

Isn’t it odd that I used to write these things easily but a year later it is so difficult for me to write a single sentence here? Living Alone Journals has been so lonely this week, I am currently staying in my boarding house, my friends are already in their…

An outliers journey -15 — It’s the first Saturday in June. In our small prairie and town that means it is our annual fair day. The morning began with everything being wet as we had an overnight rain. However, the dampness didn’t stop the ball games, the bouncy castle play structure, or assorted other children’s…

Time and Sea Water The concept of time has always existed among all things in the world from ancient times to the present. But only few people doubt or think about the value of this concept to themselves. Today I want to share with you my views on the concept of time and why…

A longish story in three parts — Prologue: this was a long and hard one to get out. You could, if you want, read part 3 first, then part 1 and 2 in either order. Part 1: the tragedy of the digital world My laptop died yesterday. It was the worst timing possible. Sunday afternoon I came down with a cold, Monday I learned my…

The Wayback Machine Treasures — 6 — Here is another post I found in The Wayback Machine archives from the September 2013. Since there was no photo saved with the post, nor any autumn photos in my archives, I have have resorted to using one of naturist photos from a different October. I am trying something different…

As Succession draws to a close after four electrifying seasons, a bittersweet void lingers in one’s binge-watching universe. The temptation to hop aboard another show’s bandwagon, in search of new faces and fresh plotlines, is alluring. Yet, deep within, one knows that it will never be quite the same family…

I spent most of today trying to catch up on homework. People say school isn’t a job, but it is. Then you have the people doing extra curriculars that get off 2 hours later (or more). Then there’s the homework… that is if you don’t have a job too. We’re not even getting paid for it, supposedly that happens later (if it does). I feel like people should get paid for being students rather than having to pay to be students… maybe based off of their grade and grades. Seems to me that would really help raise the quality of our people, and thus the success of the whole. But until then I’m just trying to pass. At least I still have my shows to make it a little better… that helps.

Leaning into joy — Earlier this week — as I walked barefoot around the yard, eyeing weeds and wildflowers in the grass — a toad hopped out from the sprawling lilies of the valley. I was delighted to see him. For me, he represents a reason to enjoy the warmer weather. Did you read…