Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert? How does this compare to how others see you? I've been pretty candid on the blog before about my introversion. Being around too many people for an extended period of time leaves me completely drained. I absolutely need that alone time to recharge and build myself … Continue reading Prompt 159-Introvert or Extrovert
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Week 30
Whoops, forgot to write this up yesterday. It was my birthday though so I think I get a pass. It was an entirely uneventful day. I watched football and then my husband treated me to a nice dinner at a local Japanese restaurant. I had my first ever scorpion bowl! I'm glad I got the … Continue reading Week 30
Prompt 158-Outside Observer
Think about a time you were recently in public. Describe what you were doing from the point of view of a stranger observing you. I checked into my hotel in the early afternoon. I had no obligations for my first evening in town so I headed to the hotel bar. There were a handful of … Continue reading Prompt 158-Outside Observer
Prompt 156-Obsolete
Write about an item you use frequently that you think (or hope) will be obsolete in 20 years. I wanted to write a little story for this, I really did. I wanted to create some crazy gadget in a cool other universe and envision a future for that world where the gadget would become outdated. … Continue reading Prompt 156-Obsolete
Week 29
Well, it happened. I didn't get home Friday night until almost midnight so I didn't get to write a post for you. And I've spent most of the rest of my weekend playing catch up on my course work for the NaNo prep courses I'm taking through Coursera. I'm not quite back on track yet … Continue reading Week 29
Prompts 154-155
154. If you could go back in time exactly 10 years and give yourself some advice, what would you tell yourself? The best cure for a hangover is climbing a mountain. Especially when it’s with the friends you drank with the previous night. Get involved with more clubs when you go to Clarkson. You will … Continue reading Prompts 154-155
Prompt 153-Mom
What is your mom like? My mom is like fire. She is warm and comforting like the hearth during the bitter, frozen winters. She is lively and dances under the summer and autumn stars while surrounded by those she holds dear. She is bright and wild and untamable. Her maternal fury will char you, burn … Continue reading Prompt 153-Mom
Prompts 151-152
151. Write about a recent decision you have made. I am one of the most indecisive people you will ever meet. My husband is the other. We’re quite the pair. The Dinner Dilemma happens very frequently in our house, even when we have groceries in the fridge and meals to cook. “What do you want … Continue reading Prompts 151-152
Week 28
Happy Sunday everyone! I hope the weather is nice for you. Friday and Saturday were beautiful here, but it's going to be hot again this week. And of course our central air decided to stop working on the holiday weekend. Annoyed with maintenance because they won't come fix it unless it's an "emergency" (which they … Continue reading Week 28
Prompts 147-148
147. If you could spend a day living the adventures of any cartoon character, which one would you choose? It's no secret that I am a huge nerd when it comes to cartoons and anime. A big reason for that stems from the stories they tell. I'm obsessed with breaking down themes and character arcs … Continue reading Prompts 147-148