I'm Going To Be Okay

The day is beautiful, I slept alone last night and survived, I started taking my medicine at night so that it will already be in my system when I wake up, and I feel pretty!

They Will Keep It Safe

My heart belongs to the sea,
the mountain tops,
the autumn breeze,
and the spring rain.

Night Train

When I do not trust my voice, I allow music to speak the true words of my soul.

Especially In The Wee Hours Of The Night When All You Want To Do Is Sleep

Perhaps it is only me, but the memory of vomiting never quite encompasses the truly horrid nature of the actual experience.

The Very Word "Diction" Confuses Them

Esoteric is among the list of words that I love but feel odd using due to the vocabulary level of the general public.

I Still Can't Sleep

Sitting at the kitchen table at three in the morning when sleep has forsaken me and the rest of the household is peacefully sleeping around me makes me feel so alone.

If Anyone Asks, My Name Is Marilyn

The magic of customer service has allowed me to acquire a free messenger bag with my textbook order, even though I didn't get the offer until sixteen hours after I placed my order.

Sorry - Please Try Again

The universe giving me a sandwich does not really make up for the fact that my cousin was just killed in a boating accident.

Our Numbering Is Off And It Is Driving Me Crazy

Random thought before sleeping: Sep(7)tember, Oct(8)tober, No(9)vember, Dec(10)ember.

Garlic Is Our Friend

Buttery Garlic popcorn leaves much to be desired.

Tis An Unstable Path At Best

To follow my heart is the best that I can do.

Falling Asleep In Bed Just Doesn't Compare

One of the most divine pleasures in life is falling asleep on the couch.

Little Accomplishments Make Such A Difference

Since going off one of my meds, I've lost five pounds!

Words On Skin

I've always wanted someone to write poetry on my body with a quill.

Imagine How The Grandparents In Willy Wonka Felt

You learn a lot about a person after laying on a couch with them for a week.

Existentialism On The Brink

You know you're running a high fever when you cannot be certain what is dream and what is reality.

Exotic!

Using mango salsa feels everyday and commonplace until I tell someone about it.

I Yearn For Beauty

Flipping through 'how to paint flowers with watercolors' books for inspiration and references for Micah makes me wish that I had room in my tiny house for a studio.

From An Unknown Source

Tonight, all of Wilmington smelled of woodsmoke.

Inanimate Cause For Concern

It is very strange to look up from one's reading and see at least sixteen pairs of eyes staring at you from their lofty vantage points on top of the television and bookcase.