Ch. 2: I am Enough by Marisa Peer

My sisters and I have continued our book on our journey to self-improvement

My older sister picked out I am Enough by Marisa Peer. This week we are reading Chapter 2.

I have made the following notes while I was reading:

Vivid Dream

Had a strange dream...

Intro & Ch 1: I am Enough by Marisa Peer

My sisters and I have started a new book on our journey to self-improvement.

My older sister picked out I am Enough by Marisa Peer. This week we are reading the Introduction and Chapter 1.

Updated: The Werewolf Queen

First writing attempt: The King comes across a cottage far away from the local shifter village. Upon discovering the woman living there he demands an explanation. 

Prompt: A vampire (a preacher), werewolf (a teacher) and a witch (a sheriff) walk into a bar

2/18/2020: Prompt

Prompt: Little Red Riding Hood where the wolf wins

2/18/2020: Prompt

Updated: Evernight Halloween Party Prompt from Tiffany Truitt

Prompt: Something in the closet was making a strange noise, so I opened the door...

Updated: Jared & MaryAnn

First writing attempt: Jared and MaryAnn are shifters living on a planet prejudiced against them. As MaryAnn is trying to get home one night, after dark, she is captured by Jared the captain of the guard.

Chapter 12: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

Last chapter...

Chapter 11: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

So another week, another chapter...
I'm learning a lot and working thru some blocks. Hopefully, this will help me grow as a person and a creator. 

Sweet Oblivion

Crimson splashes on white porcelain,

Oblivion sings sweetly, beckoning me,

Winter winds howl on cold, dark roads,

Seeping slowly into my bones

Peace, silence, darkness

They whisper my name, calling me, enticing me 

Flying free only to crash into fiery oblivion,

Will this finally warm, my barren, frozen soul?

The anchors that once held me snap

They are no longer enough to hold me

The fog envelops me, numbness surrounds me

Drifting, swaying, unfettered, free

Chapter 10: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

I am attempting to work with my sisters on The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. 

I came in late (they were on Chapter 9 when I joined them). This is my 1st Chapter to complete. Wish me luck. 😓

Where Should We Begin? by Esther Perel: Speak to me in French

Recently, I have been struggling with life. #lifehappens

I recently heard about a podcast: Where Should We Begin? by Ester Perel.

I started listening to the episodes and this is what I've gotten from this episode:

Chapter 9: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

Recently, I am working on communicating better. 

One of the ways I'm doing this is having a weekly get together with family and/or friends. So, once a week, I chat with my sisters. Lately they have been working on The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. 

I expect it will be an interesting and insightful journey. 

Camping Week 2020

Break time!

Every year we go camping in the summer. Spend some time together as a family and just take a break from all the ringing cellphones, email notifications and text message blips. 

This year it was more difficult than normal. We are all working from home and trying to fit in a trip means taking vacation at a time when most companies are running on a skeleton crew. *cue the guilt trip*

In addition, we had to pack many things we normally wouldn't worry about...addition hand sanitizer, face masks, clorox wipes, etc. Plus with the current fire restrictions, its not safe to have a camp fire...

"Does this mean no s'mores mom?!?"

"No, that doesn't mean no s'mores."

It just meant that we needed to be more creative and organized this year. It also mean being very careful and waking up at 1 and 3am to take the kids to the bathroom with masks on and clorox wipes in hand.

Overall, a great vacation and a small break from the current craziness that is our lives during Covid. 

Take the break, even a small one, it makes a world of difference to your mental health. 

Back to the grindstone!

Quarantine Update

Staying sane has been a full time job (in addition to my full time job, teaching my kids, dealing with the hubby and keeping up the house) so reading has been super important. I want to give a shout out to all the authors helping to keep me sane during this crisis! 

Quarantine Reading List:
Release day reads whenever possible!
Discovering New Authors:
Loni Ree
Amanda Milo
Hope Ford
L Nicole
Tory Baker
Megan Wade
Lucy Darling
Mink
Luna Voss
Frankie Love

Reading Favorite Authors:
Jordan Silver
Alexa Riley
Sam Crescent
Sandra Neeley
Jessa Kane
Viola Grace
EA Hunt
Mary Goldberger
Tara Lain
Ella Goode
Penelope Bloom
Trinity Blacio