Photo by Fernando @cferdo on Unsplash “I’m a counselor. I have to have it all together. Not just some of the time. All of the time.” “I’m a counselor. I need to be a role model for what it means to have stability in my mental health.” “I’m a counselor. It’s not ok to not be … Continue reading Being Genuine in My Anxiety
Self-Reflection
Magic Writing for Sale — Sold!
Valuable advice from my favorite author. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash There was a time in my life where I took a hiatus from writing, and after I reconnected with that part of myself that fell in love with writing in the first place, it was like I had to sweet-talk my muse into opening … Continue reading Magic Writing for Sale — Sold!
Silencing the Critic so the Muse can Shine
Photo by JOHN TOWNER on Unsplash “The scariest moment is always just before you start.” -Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft One of the worst feelings in the world for a writer is sitting at the desk with pen and paper ready or with the computer booted up only to stare blankly at … Continue reading Silencing the Critic so the Muse can Shine
What I Lost When I Started Writing
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash It’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of daily living, and it’s even easier to lose site of the important self-care practices that keep us motivated to tackle our next time-crunched day. The thought of adding one more daily routine to what seems like an unending stream … Continue reading What I Lost When I Started Writing
Jump-Starting July
Thomas I really considered naming this blog post "In Which I'm Still Terrible at Blogging," but I decided against that negativity and came up with a much more positive blog title. In actuality, it did make me laugh at myself, because my last blog entry was titled "In Which I'm Terrible at Blogging," and it … Continue reading Jump-Starting July
In Which I’m Terrible at Blogging
Once upon a time I started a blog. And I was terrible at it. Haha, I really am the worst sort of person when it comes to updating a blog, I guess; but, I'm determined to make it work at least when I can. Shoutout to the peeps that have been poking and prodding me … Continue reading In Which I’m Terrible at Blogging
It’s Been a While….or so I’ve Heard.
I'm giving a consistent writing habit another shot. It's been something that I've been wanting to get myself back into for a while now, but the inspiration hasn't really been hitting me too hard. I've been reading a lot of books on writing in my down time between classes (which start again next week...and let … Continue reading It’s Been a While….or so I’ve Heard.
Reflecting on 2013 and Looking Toward 2014
2013 Recap: Last Year in a Nutshell So, I came back to North Carolina after a great three weeks back in Missouri spent with family and friends. I stayed at Rob's house for the duration of my time back home, and we went to each other's family Christmases and New Years celebrations. I even stayed … Continue reading Reflecting on 2013 and Looking Toward 2014
DWC Day 18: Write About Your Favorite Book, Movie, Song, Food, Color, Animal
Day 18: Write about your favorite book, movie, song, food, color, and animal. A blog entry about favorites. Something that in some regards is very easy to nail down and in other areas is not so easy. (Mainly the movie. It's hard to pick a favorite movie). Favorite Book: Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks … Continue reading DWC Day 18: Write About Your Favorite Book, Movie, Song, Food, Color, Animal
DWC Day 17: Write About Someone/Something You Miss
Day 17: Write about someone/something you miss. Well, I think I have written quite a bit during this month of writing challenges about the people that I miss. I could talk about that all day long. I miss my family, my best friends (Rob, Stephanie, Renee, etc), and I miss being within reasonable driving … Continue reading DWC Day 17: Write About Someone/Something You Miss
Joshua's Musings 