We’re learning to live togetherYou, my new pet, and me.Learning what we like to doAnd each others’ personalities You like to be up at unseen hours of the morningBut I make you go back to sleepWhen morning comes, you do nothing but playWith everything you see Your favorite is to pounce and runThe wand toyContinue reading “New Roommate”
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Discussion of Values
Last week, my job did this values discussion where we went over our individual values and our organization’s values. For our individual values, we were given a list of 230 values and we had to narrow it down to 10 and then 5. From that 5, we had to pick our top 3. These valuesContinue reading “Discussion of Values”
Beat Me
Beat me, Beat me,Beat me again. One of these days I’ll probably give in But for now, it’s decidedMy happiness doesn’t depend on youI know my own worthDespite the punishments you brew I’ve accomplished a lotI can hold my head highI was successful in thingsI normally wouldn’t try Blind yourself to my progressBlind yourself toContinue reading “Beat Me”
Little Kitten
Scurrying little kittenRunning around the roomCurious about everythingThat seems to be brand new Learning what you can touchAnd learning what you can’tYour favorite thing’s the feathered toyAnd you don’t like being held in hand Curious little kittenHas never seen a can of popShe wants to get the fizz insideBut her purr echoes out the topContinue reading “Little Kitten”
Job Picking Blunder
Recently, I was asked to write up a list of all my past work experiences for my current job. They want to see all the species I’ve worked in my life. While writing it all up, I had to laugh at myself. One of the places I used to work at was the plant pathologyContinue reading “Job Picking Blunder”
What’s in a Name?
I don’t think I would willing change my name, but if I had to, I have a couple in mind. One name I’d consider is Zelda. If you don’t know by now, I’m a huge Legend of Zelda fan. Princess Zelda is my all time favorite character. The name also means “woman warrior,” and youContinue reading “What’s in a Name?”
Blog Blah
I have to be honest. If anyone has been following my website for a while, you might have noticed that I always call these little writings of mine as “webposts.” And, yes, I do see the little red squiggly line saying it’s not word every time I type it out. I recently did a webpostContinue reading “Blog Blah”
Write for Hope
I would like my website to bring a little bit of hope. When people come to read it, I hope they find inspiration through my trials or poems they can relate to when things are downtrodden. I’d like to offer quirky stories or suggestions, prompt thoughtfulness, or offer an insight into a job a lotContinue reading “Write for Hope”
Thirty of My Favorite Things
List 30 things that make you happy. In no particular order. Sometimes, you just need a reminder of the things that make you smile.
Brewing Fear
Scratch your knuckle on a rusted nail and suddenly, you’re going to die.Never go out in the thick or the night or else you may not survive. Don’t ever trust other cars on the road. You’ll end up in a wreck. Don’t tell your secrets to someone you know or they’ll stab you in theContinue reading “Brewing Fear”
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