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| Once again, my life is unraveling. When my husband & I went to sign the new apartment lease, we were told our income is too high after all. As a tax credit complex, they have to include my child support as "potential income". It doesn't matter that my jackass ex-husband quit paying it when he remarried last year or that he owes over 20K. (This is the same ridiculous rule that disqualifies Ravyn for Medicaid & the state children's health insurance plan.) Between the overtime, my husband occasionally works & my non-existent $1,000 a month we don't qualify. This housing crisis is only going to get worse and we still have to move in two weeks. Most of the other apartments are for low-income families. There are three that aren't, but they don't allow pets, and finding a 2 bedroom is nearly impossible. One has a 9-month waiting list. The only silver lining is that the woman told us landlords are required to allow an emotional support animal and cannot ask for a pet deposit. Presto! I went on-line, paid $150 to have a virtual visit with a mental health worker and our Trixie is no longer a pet. Now she's an ESA, a valued companion that helps me cope with my bi-polar craziness. Of course, as soon as I was feeling good about the situation, darkness descended. My husband called me from work to come to get him because his knee was bothering him so badly he could barely walk. It's swollen as big as a melon. I honestly have no idea what's going to happen to us when September arrives. |
I wasn't sure about my email prayer chain idea. I thought it'd get dismissed or, worse, ignored by everyone. For once in my life, I'm happy to announce, "I was wrong." In less than 24 hours of making "Invalid Item"  public, I've had numerous requests. I didn't even think I'd get one! After nearly 20 years on WDC, I still feel like the kid that started school in the second semester, trying to figure out which lunch table I can sit at without being rejected. As an adult, I've learned to walk by all the tables and eat alone under a tree. It's always suited me fine until now. Years of eating alone have taken a toll on me. Although I've avoided petty arguments, stupid insults, and other people's drama, I've avoided shoulders to lean on and new experiences. Even though I see and regret many of my choices, I don't know what to do next. What I do know is that I've got too many ideas and not enough time. This gives me anxiety because I constantly worry that I'm wasting time on meaningless, unimportant crap. So when I finally decided on which activity I wanted to prioritize, I had a conversation with myself. If I were a member, which one would I check out first? I don't know about ya'll, but I've had a difficult year. I could definitely use some extra spiritual support right now. A new challenge will get more interest. Maybe I'll finally find my WDC groove with a popular activity. Did you catch that? Yep, that's right. I nearly focused on something that's less beneficial overall in order to be appealing to more people. It's like that time I pierced my belly button to impress the cool girls. It didn't turn out so well. My navel got infected and the antibiotics I took prevented me from being in the sun long. So no hanging out at Six Flags or Wet & Wild. Yeah, I decided my other "great idea" could wait a while. I finally made the right choice. Damn it feels good! |
1. Miss Manners: Use the words “please” and “thank you” in your writing. 2. Cliche: Choose a common cliche, then write something that says the same thing but without using the catchphrase. 3. Eco-friendly: Write about going green or an environmental concern you have. 4. Missing You: Write about someone you miss. 5. Set it Free: Think of a time when you had to let someone or something go to be free…did they come back? 6: Left Out: Write about a time when you’ve felt left out or you’ve noticed someone else feeling as if they didn’t belong. 7. Suitcase: Write about packing for a trip or unpacking from when you arrive home. 8. Fantasy: Write about fairies, gnomes, elves, or other mythical creatures. 9. Give and Receive: Write about giving and receiving. 10. Baker’s Dozen: Imagine the scents and sights of a bakery and write. 11. Treehouse: Write about your own secret treehouse hideaway. 12. Risk: Write about taking a gamble on something. 13. Acrostic: Choose a word and write an acrostic poem where every line starts with a letter from the word. 14. Crossword Puzzle: Open up the newspaper or find a crossword puzzle online and choose one of the clues to use as inspiration for your writing. 15. Silver Lining: Write about the good that happens in a bad situation. 16. Gloves: Write about a pair of gloves – what kind of gloves are they? Who wears them and why? 17. All that Glitters: Write about a shiny object. 18. Jealousy: Write with a theme of envy and jealousy. 19. How Does Your Garden Grow? Write about a flower that grows in an unusual place. 20. Jury Duty: Write a short story or poem that takes place in a courtroom. 21. Gifts: Write about a gift you have given or received. 22. Running: Write about running away from someone or something. 23. Discovery: Think of something you’ve recently discovered and use it as inspiration. 24. Complain: Write about your complaints about something. 25. Gratitude: Write a poem or journal entry that is all about things you are thankful for. 26. Chemistry: Choose an element and write a poem or story that uses that word in one of the lines. 27. Applause: Write about giving someone a standing ovation. 28. Old Endings Into New Beginnings: Take an old poem, story, or journal entry of yours and use the last line and make it the first line of your writing today. 29. Longing: Write about something you very much want to do. 30. I Am: Write a motivational poem or journal entry about positive traits that make you who you are. 31. Rainbow: What is at the end of a rainbow? Or, take a cue from Kermit the Frog, and ask yourself, why are there so many songs about rainbows? 32.End of the rainbow writing idea: What’s on the other side of this rainbow? Who’s waiting for you? Write about it! 33. Museum: Take some time to visit a nearby museum with your journal. Write about one of the pieces that speak to you. 34. Cartoon: Think of your favorite cartoon or comic. Write a poem or story that takes place in that setting. 35. Copycat: Borrow a line from a famous public domain poem to craft your own. 36. From the Roof-tops: Imagine you could stand on a rooftop and broadcast a message to everyone below – what would you say? 37. Time Travel: If there was a time period you could visit for a day, where would you go? Write about traveling back in time to that day. 38. Changing Places: Imagine living the day as someone else. 39. Neighborhood: Write about your favorite place in your neighborhood to visit and hang out at. 40. Pirates: Write about a pirate ship. 41. Interview: Write based on a recent interview you’ve read or seen on TV or heard on the radio. 42. Hiding Spaces: Write about places you like to hide things at. What was a favorite hiding spot for you as a child playing hide-and-seek? 43. Extreme Makeover: Imagine how life might be different if you could change your hair color or clothing into something completely opposite from your current style. 44. Empathy: Write about your feelings of empathy or compassion for another person. 45. Opposites: Write a poem or story that ties in together two opposites. 46. Boredom: Write about being bored or make a list of different ways to entertain yourself. 47. Strength: Think of a time when you’ve been physically or emotionally strong and use that as inspiration. 48. Hunger: Write from the perspective of someone with no money to buy food. 49. Greed: Write about someone who always wants more – whether it be money, power, etc. etc. 50. Volcano: Write about an eruption of a volcano. 51. Video Inspiration: Go to Vimeo.com or YouTube.com and watch one of the videos featured on the homepage. Write something based on what you watch. 52. Sneeze: Write about things that make you sneeze. 53. Footsteps on the Moon: Write about the possibility of life in outer space. 54: Star-crossed: Write a short modern version of the story of Romeo and Juliet or think of real-life examples of lovers who are not allowed to be together to use as inspiration for your writing. 55. Font-tastic: Choose a unique font and type out a poem, story or journal entry using that font. 56. Schedule: Take a look at your calendar and use the schedule for inspiration in writing. 57. Grandparents: Write about a moment in your grandparent’s life. 58. Collage: Go through a magazine and cut out words that grab your attention. Use these words to construct a poem or as a story starter or inspiration for your journal. 59. Oh so Lonely: Write a poem about what you do when you are alone – do you feel lonely or do you enjoy your own company? 60. Waterfall: Think of a waterfall you’ve seen in person or spend some time browsing photos of waterfalls online. Write about the movement, flow, and energy. 61. First Kiss: Write about your first kiss. 62. So Ironic: Write about an ironic situation you’ve been in throughout your life. 63. Limerick: Write a limerick today. 64. Grocery Shopping: Write about an experience at the grocery store. 65. Fashion: Go through a fashion magazine or browse fashion websites online and write about a style you love. |
| I wonder if I'm the only one that had no idea what they were singing. 🤣 I couldn't understand a word! Age or health issues? Probably a combination of needing new speakers and being tired. I wore my brain out today.I kept having ideas, which are hopefully pretty good and getting distracted from focusing. I've discovered sometimes it's just easier to go back to a different project when I first lose interest in the current. So I've got five different things in various stages of progress waiting for my attention. It seemed weird at first, but if I keep working on something I don't have much interest in, I end up just mucking it up trying to be the best and brightest. Anyway, the video was visually interesting and it had a nice rhythm. |
I've found a couple of projects to occupy me while I post up on the couch watching Living History shows. My oldest daughter was raised by her (racist abusive asshole) father and there was very little contact between us until she moved out at 17. It's awkward trying to get to know someone that shouldn't be a stranger. There's so much she doesn't know about me that I'm afraid I'll leave out something important. But I don't want to overwhelm her with information either. I was thinking about the kids being little when I tripped over an ah-ha moment strolling down memory lane. A lot of school years started off with an "All About Me" project as a way for kids to get to know each other. That's what I want! Something not too heavy with information, but interesting enough to keep her attention. I'm not ready to write my memoirs just yet, but I do want to record certain moments. So I'm just going to make my own book of questions, fill it in, and give it to her at Christmas. Too cheesy? The second thing is another type of book. These kids of mine need to work on their writing this year. We've done research papers, expository and informative writing, and I even had them pen a few old fashioned letters. The one thing I missed...creative writing! I've almost got my mini poetry course done, but I also want them to try writing a short story or two. Then NANOWRIMO isn't too far away, so I'm gathering my thoughts to make a workbook for them to use. I don't even have to do much of the nerdy research I enjoy because I've consumed so much information about writing already. Look there, I'm writing two books! 🤣 Okay, maybe not real books, but I feel useful and I'm a little excited to get started. |
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but seems to be okay today. I worry about my poor circulation, scrub my toes with a soft bristle brush, watch discoloration come and go. I probably need new arteries or veins but hey... "Heathcare" USA (enough said?). I may be better off trying something here in Thailand. But still... wish I lived in a country that had adequate patient based healthcare. Thailand and Taiwan mostly do, but I can't access it. First world systems like Europe, Canada and Australia do, but again, I can't access it. 
