The second part to The Ether (titled The Bones) is nearly complete. One more chapter, making it 20 so far, and nearly 67k words written. Still taking my time so The Fray has its spotlight until I’m ready to publish – and I have no idea when that will be. I am currently working on…
Category: allowance
Make It Beautiful
Access to money has everyone believing you need it to make life beautiful. The trees and flowers themselves don’t have a currency… I enjoy creating and making things beautiful in my own way. Money is great, but it’s just a tool. Contentment takes you so much further. Everyone desires the latest trends…I want to finish…
Newest Interview is Live!
Whenever there’s a publication with my name on it, my best pictures are available 🤣 Yes…this is my good side. I am honored to be working with Voyage Magazine and Canvas Rebel again. This year has been crazy! But things are settling down. Evwn if the feds raised interest rates right before holiday season. Interesting…
Made By Hand
My schedule has definitely changed, but so has a lot of things. I’m up early to work. The earlier I start, the more money I can make (and the more I can relax!) Having systemic lupus has halted a lot of things I can do. This isn’t something where I’m not taking care of myself…
Stabilizing
We spend a unique amount of time clawing to the top. Not realizing that whenever we feel it isn’t enough, as someone who I’m dating recently said – you move the goal post. I stopped mid conversation and agreed. Call it what you want. Imposter syndrome, lack of self-confidence. How can someone who’s reached tens…
Implement
Like any word, scarcity can be shifted, varying on the situation. A much needed item can be scarce. Like water or food. Knowledge even. Love too, which is not necessarily tangible, can be lacking. But we often don’t use this word or think to do so when it comes to mindset. I see this thought…
New Beginnings
It’s been nearly ten years since I paid for my own phone plan. And even then, it was strained. I was dealing with the father of my younger boys. He was out of control. Drugs, cheating, lying and stealing. He eventually began trying to steal from me. I was set back in a major way….
Hidden Reality
Did things get worse or have they always been bad? My boys and I are transitioning. I started school for psychology recently, and things have been looking up. We’re residing in a studio apartment now. While things are still tight…it beats where we were. I’m not one to steal for food, so watching residents where…
A Little Lift
What does it mean to have done well? When I speak with the older generations about my work, they think 3,000 views is a lot. They’re not wrong. When I meet new people, they’re always astounded by my accomplishment. “70k fans and millions of views?! You’re famous!” Then there’s me, having listened to someone who…
The Haze
I asked for help, she blocked me. Not – “I’m sorry. I can’t help.” That’s fair. We weren’t that close. That’s how most Americans are… I have a folded lung and clots as well. I’m tired. Everything that could go wrong has gone wrong. There has been good. A handful of people have helped me…