...and I don't even know where to begin with this. So if you're my friend on Facebook, you might have noticed my recent news and are aware of the hives I've suffered for nine weeks running now. In short, I'm allergic to...uh...the entire world. Not really, but it sure as fuck feels like it after the… Continue reading So I’m Allergic to the ENTIRE World
Month: April 2015
Ten Ways to Tighten Your Writing & Hook the Reader
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When I used to edit for a living, I earned the moniker The Death Star because I can be a tad ruthless with prose. Today I hope to teach you guys to be a bit ruthless as well. Before we get started, I do have a quick favor to ask. Some of you may know that I practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu so I’ve taken on our dojo’s blog to see if we can try out new and fun content and am using the moniker Dojo Diva.
I posted about how hard it is to begin and the fears that can ever keep us from starting. The way others try to stop us from doing anything remarkable. I’d love to hear your thoughts and stories, so I hope you will stop by and get the discussion going.
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One Year Ago…
...I quit smoking. Holy shit. Yeah, it's been a year and I can't believe it, especially considering I haven't really had many cravings. I haven't had to use my e-cigarette unless I'm around smokers. I tried the vapor, but I didn't care for it much because it hurt my throat. I guess I was just… Continue reading One Year Ago…
Grind
The me that you know smiles and laughs when deep inside she feels nothing tick tick tick The me that you know functions through life when deep within she’s falling apart screech The me that you know fights every day through a pain most cannot fathom grind The me that you know has become a… Continue reading Grind
Secret
I’ve forgotten how to live Life kicks my ass daily The world spins by so quickly I hardly notice anything that’s happened And then five years goes by and I look up What? When did that…? I have a broken heart I hide from the world daily I like to pretend it’s mended But the… Continue reading Secret
Defiant
If my choice is to stand or fall I choose to stand Against your “rules” and beliefs of how I should live my life If my choice is to bend or break I choose to bend Against your corruption and power because breaking is never a choice If my choice is to fight or flee… Continue reading Defiant