It is approximately the eleventh anniversary of the day I began writing my big bad book. It currently stands at 103,741 words. I might have finished it by now, but I haven't written anything since Foxy died. On Friday, October 16th, I was writing a scene by hand, writing down for the first time some … Continue reading Thoughts on Death
A Controversial Christmas
TW: Discussion around rape. There was some controversy this year in Canada when a radio station/broadcasting company "banned" the song "Baby It's Cold Outside". I put "banned" in quotes because choosing not to play a song isn't really banning it, otherwise I'd have been banning a song every time I chose "next song" when my … Continue reading A Controversial Christmas
Thoughts on Honesty
I never really considered myself an honest person. I've been thinking about the traits I was proud of when I was younger. The ability to lie convincingly and without shame was one of them. Obviously, it isn't exactly something someone should be proud of, but I was a good liar and it protected me. So yes, I … Continue reading Thoughts on Honesty
Mental Health Awareness
Apparently it was Mental Health Awareness Day last week and I completely missed it. Oops. But I'm gonna touch on that topic now instead and I don't think anyone will be too mad at me because it's not like it's restricted to just one day anyway. The thing is, I've been pretty lucky in regards … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness
Freezing
You know that saying, "When hell freezes over"? People should stop saying it. Hell is probably freezing to begin with. Much like Calgary. Calgary is the kind of cold that makes you forget you were ever warm. It's the kind of cold that burns cities, as evidenced by the steam that seems to rise off … Continue reading Freezing
I’m a Model
Today on the way home from work, I was reading Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice when I caught a glimpse of an extraordinary piece of artwork. The guy sitting across from me was drawing the guy sleeping next to me in his sketchbook with a pen and it looked amazing. I will admit I stared. … Continue reading I’m a Model
Forget Home
It's easier to forget that I have another life on the other side of the ocean than to admit I've been neglecting that life. I've spoken more french over the last year than I have spoken to my mom at all. It's only now, with a week of classes left to my entire university experience that … Continue reading Forget Home
Why You Should Avoid All Emails
Sequel to Why You Should Proofread Emails. Oh my god, will I never figure out this email thing? The first true story I ever put up on this blog was Why You Should Proofread Emails and while I haven't exactly repeated the mistakes of the past, I managed to mess up pretty big anyhow. Let's set … Continue reading Why You Should Avoid All Emails
Libraries Rock!
I got a library card today. Best. Day. Ever. This solves a lot of my recent problems. Can't afford a book? Can't bring it on the plane? Don't know if I'll like it? It's okay! I've got a library card! Libraries have upped their game since the last time I borrowed books. You can borrow … Continue reading Libraries Rock!
Long Ago
Note: I wrote this on December 22nd, 2015 after a visit while I was home for the holidays. Being the holidays, I was busy and got distracted before I could put it up. I forgot about it until now, but here it is at last. It's just a short piece. Hope you like it. My grandfather should … Continue reading Long Ago
Precarious Writer 