Different People Told Me The Same Thing – Universe, Is That You?

Daily writing promptDescribe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you.View all responses The first rule of dealing with stressful events and people in life is not to cut your hair. I broke that rule in the worst way. I kept trimming and trimming, trying to cut out all damaged ends...

How Much Can I Do In 3 Hours?

Daily writing promptJot down the first thing that comes to your mind.View all responses "I have so much to do this evening..." This evening I will be applying for work (again). In the past couple months, my job hunting and writing goals have been top priorities. I've completed over fifteen applications, got rejected by the...

A Question That Gets On My Nerves

What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. “Working hard, or hardly working?” Over the years, I’ve come to hate this phrase. The question comes from old men who want to use it as a gateway excuse to flirt when they see me at my job. One particular man repeated the question so...

My Opening Line for My Autobiography

You're writing your autobiography. What's your opening sentence? I’ve joked for years my autobiography would be titled, “Disappointment Since 1987.” But never thought about my opening line. Here’s what I’m considering: “On my 13th birthday, I made a stupid wish and the universe answered it anyway.” I knew it was bad because I bumped my...

Embracing Failure As The Brutally Honest Friend

Daily writing promptWhat experiences in life helped you grow the most?View all responses I think the most important life experience any person should have is: viewing failure as gained experience, not a loss of self-worth. My childhood environment warped my beliefs that being a perfectionist will help me succeed in life. Beliefs like achieving straight...

Define “Enjoy”…

Do you enjoy your job? Do I enjoy my current job? No. It’s a necessity. A stepping stone towards my new career. It helps pay my necessities. Now do I enjoy the people I work with? 99 percent Yes. There’s a 1 percent who I can’t vibe with. I enjoy talking to my coworkers. We’ve...