2013
Blogging is against my nature, but I’m willing to give it a
try. Several blogs I follow haphazardly have been a huge source of education to
me, and I want to return the favor—more on that later. I’m also getting tired
of being told, “You should become a writer!” I’m shy and introverted around
strangers, but extremely witty once I’m comfortable around someone. I keep this
“self” limited to a few friends and family members normally. The idea of being
myself around anyone I meet is uncomfortable, and writing anything personal down
in a public domain is a bit terrifying. BUT I’m here because people are asking me to be. Hopefully they won't regret it.
What you may read here in the future:
Stories about my old dogs.
I have two adopted Wheaten Terriers that were owned by a well-to-do retired
lady in Minnesota. She passed away, and I ended up with her dogs, hereby
referred to as Muffin and Fifi.
Stories about my
young dog. In late 2011, a family
friend posted a picture on Facebook of a little creature that looks like a
miniature dingo. My mother, an unapologetic cat lady, ended up adopting this
pathetic monster for some reason. He was terrorizing her cats and ruining life
at home, so I agreed to adopt him. I figured a spastic little demon would put
Muffin and Fifi in their places, and I was right. We’ll just call him Dingo.
People that annoy me
on Twitter. Twitter is my new
obsession. Be prepared.
Vegetarianism/veganism.
A long-term interest. I have been a vegetarian since 2006 (no I don’t miss
meat, yes I get enough protein). I enjoy both abolitionist politics and
plant-based nutrition, so there will be more on that as I do my own
explorations. Some will be quick to point out my hypocritical nature (eating
eggs, adoring cheese, wearing leather shoes). Guilty. I’m working on it. Lay
off.
Employment. I’m
currently unemployed, after I ignored my gut and pursued a job that was not a
good fit in any way. More on this one later, because I have a lot to say about
it. My stories about the hospital should be enough to make me famous.
Management. I’m a
career supervisor, in that most of my expertise has to do with getting results
from people. I have insight on being a good boss, as well as being a good
employee. P.S. Most bosses are both bosses and employees.Unless you're the CEO you need to focus on both.
Saving money. I
was drowning in debt for quite awhile. I have a long way to go, but things are
improving and I have plenty to share for those wanting to quit bankrolling credit card company executives.
Creative
writing/essays. That’s self-explanatory, right?
Oprah-ish Self-Help
Best-Life things. I matured more in
2013 than I have in any other year. I am currently seeking ways to channel what
I’ve learned into a full time job, or at least writing fodder.
Atlanta. I moved
here two years ago, because my partner thought I’d be miserable in our other options: Seattle or
Hawaii (????). Expect observations
on local culture, snarky posts about snow flurries, and reviews of local places
and events. Disclaimer: I do not live in the Atlanta city limits. One thing to know about Atlanta is that living in the suburbs makes you a second class citizen of sorts.
So that’s that. I have three posts drafted already. My aim
is to post daily, and to drive traffic via Twitter. Thanks for stopping by.
Please comment!!!
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