Like many others, I've struggled to find the motivation to do any work deemed unnecessary while in quarantine. In the beginning, I sort of depended on the work left over from Super Roommates to get myself out of bed and feel productive. When that ran out, I started working on my novel, although that was … Continue reading Staying Motivated in a Pandemic
Workouts That Work
I've been trying out different ways of working out recently. The gym doesn't work for me. I go there, I watch Netflix on the elliptical for an hour, do a few floor exercises that I do at home anyway, and I leave. It's not fun for me, I don't see any progress, and I'm probably … Continue reading Workouts That Work
Advice For A 17-Year-Old
Somewhere on the other side of the ocean, my sister turns 17 today. This is to her. From what I hear, you're a lot like I was at your age. Chasing dreams, refusing to leave the clouds when the ground called. But the ground's going to get louder now. September will bring your last year of high school. Adults will be asking … Continue reading Advice For A 17-Year-Old
15 Things to Do When You’re Home Alone
For the long weekend, my dad went on a trip and my siblings stayed at my mom's house. I lost my phone and I had no car. Basically, I spent over 96 hours home alone except for my dog Foxy and a minnow my little brother caught at the lake last week. Sad, right? Thankfully, I'm … Continue reading 15 Things to Do When You’re Home Alone
16 Tips for my Sister
My sister turned sixteen last week. Yup. She's growing up without me on the other side of the world. But I'm still her big sister, so today I'm going to give her some sisterly advice. Here are 16 tips for my sixteen-year-old sister. 1. Experiment with makeup before you take a shower. If you want … Continue reading 16 Tips for my Sister