How many tv shows, movies, books, or other have you experienced has a character that hates their job? Do you know someone in life who hates their job? They don’t like their coworkers? They don’t like their management or policies or values? They only stick around because they can’t find another job with that niceContinue reading “Employee Pride”
Author Archives: Nikki
Check Yourself
We all have rough days. For me, it was the other morning. I got up for an early shift after having little sleep the night before. I was on day three of disinfecting areas that aren’t easiest because the hose doesn’t work right or I keep banging my head or scratching my back on theContinue reading “Check Yourself”
Welp
I had it Something I was going to say I forgot it Something else got in the way Huh This and that Distracted by that other thing Where’d I put my hat? And…my water bottle is missing Again Mind’s like a mist I had a task and a word I should make a list OfContinue reading “Welp”
Over 300?!
In 2020, I started this website. I remember it quite well. It took me a couple weeks to get the color scheme figured out, and a couple pages uploaded. I typed up a couple posts right away so the site would have some content. I was trying to make it perfect, but keep it simpleContinue reading “Over 300?!”
Inspiration’s a Funny Thing
One of my favorite things about different writers is where they get their inspiration from. I once read in a book that J.K. Rowling got a lot of her inspiration and ideas for Harry Potter from childhood memories. Games she used to play with friends and experiences during school. Her characters were even based offContinue reading “Inspiration’s a Funny Thing”
Message by Train
A couple weeks ago, I was stuck waiting on a train. We’ve all been there. We get to a railroad crossing, the lights light up, the bars go down, and all you can do is wait while a train goes by. Trains are very cool. I like to look them over as they go by.Continue reading “Message by Train”
Use your Voice
Use your Voice Say what’s on your mind Tell them how you feel Your running out of time Use your Voice Speak up for what comes next Don’t hold it all inside They know you do your best Use your Voice Don’t care what they will say Be honest with your truthIf they matter theyContinue reading “Use your Voice”
Flow
Write. Just write. Don’t think what’s on the page. Don’t let the pen stop. Just write. Get it out. Whatever it is. Whatever you’re holding back. What you’re trying to hide. Write it down. Don’t let the pen rest. Don’t think of what you’re saying. Do this for your best. Words on the page, helpContinue reading “Flow”
Alternate You
Describe your life in an alternate universe. In an alternate universe, I’d have given into pressure. In an alternate universe, maybe I have found treasure Whatever the universe, I’d be on a different path Probably the one I’d pick last Maybe in one, I’d be a lot stronger But in another, I’d be no longerContinue reading “Alternate You”
Heated Dawn
Bolts of lightning flash through the thunderhead on the horizon. The early morning is painted a desert blazing hue, but the storm marches forward with thundering blues and heavy grays. A bolt of lightning dispels the colors in pinkish light, yet vanishes a second later. Across half the horizon, the storm lays its claim. AtmosphericContinue reading “Heated Dawn”
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