Failure. It sucks. It’s tough and traumatic and I’m not even expressing how terrible it really is. It looks different for everyone, but it’s tragic nonetheless. Post-surgery, I felt as if I were failing all the time because I couldn’t do what I wanted. I had memories of executing certain tasks easily in the past, … Continue reading Failure
What does it mean to be disabled? One website says it is defined as follows: “An individual with a visible or invisible disability is defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one or more major activities that others may consider to be a daily function.” … Continue reading Trying to be an Independent Adult Again
Everyone is a little bit more environmentally conscious on Earth Day, e.g.; they turn off the lights more frequently throughout the day, they try to use less toilet paper or paper towels that day, or they’ll try to drive as little as possible so as not to use up too much gas. However, I would … Continue reading Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
I’m sure you’ve heard that adage, but it’s true. Personally, I love writing, so if I find something that pays me to do what I love, then it won’t feel like I’m working. It’s always a journey getting to your end goal, and I’ve loved every second of mine (career-wise). In the past, I’ve worked … Continue reading If You Love What You Do, You’ll Never Work a Day In Your Life
Heard of FOMO? Well FOWD should be up there with FOMO. Except maybe it should be an acronym like FOMO instead of initialism. Maybe FORD instead. Much better. Do you have FORD? I do sometimes, but I definitely suffer from FOMO more often than FORD. I do, however, know A LOT of people who have … Continue reading Fear of Wrong Decision?
Which one are you? One or the other? Both? Neither? I’ve come across a lot of people recently who don’t seem to be very self-aware. Maybe that’s just LA. Nevertheless, most people have some sort of self-conscious compartment. There’s definitely a difference between the two. Just because you’re self-conscious doesn’t mean you’re self-aware and vice … Continue reading Self-Aware VS Self-Conscious
Why don’t we hear more about the war in Yemen? Or rather, why haven’t I heard more about it? I didn’t hear about it until Samantha Bee mentioned it on her late night show. Here are some things to know about it if you’re like me and have been living under a rock: A rebel group called … Continue reading Yemen Road, Yemen
Seen Lady Bird? I just watched it and let me tell you, it has me messed up. For two main reasons. Well, a few actually. For one reason — high school — ew, yuck, what a horrible, miserable, confusing time of life. For another reason, high school relationships (romantic and platonic) are so messy and there’s … Continue reading Lady Bird
When some people think about purchasing artwork, they think you have to visit an art gallery or attend an auction. With the advancement of technology we can use the web to browse different works of art before having to venture to the seller. Online art resources have existed for almost as long as the internet, yet it’s not always … Continue reading Shopping for Art Online
Who Who do you love? Tell them every day! Don’t forget to remind your loved ones that you care about them and appreciate them. You never know what could happen and the most important thing in this life are the people who are most important, because then what else are we living for? I am grateful … Continue reading Who Do You Love?
Thoughts of a Blu Jay 