Me time Family time Lunch time Dinner time Half time Show time Workout timeMovie timeFree time Tee timeShower time Study time Date time Time for workTime for bed Time to shop Time to repair Time to stretch Time to play Time for breakfast Time to prepare Time to go Time for laundryTime to waste TimeContinue reading “Time”
Author Archives: Nikki
Mwezi Hu; The Death House Pt. 2
The possessed armor laid in pieces at our feet. I have to admit our misfit group did a pretty good job defeating it. Well, minus the elf in the blue onesie who started the fight to begin with. With the armor dead, we explore this third floor of this creepy mansion. We each take aContinue reading “Mwezi Hu; The Death House Pt. 2”
A Bench at Ren Fest
Have you ever took a moment at a Renaissance fair to find a bench with a view? Have you ever just paused and gazed at the people all around you? Sitting at a bench at the Ren Fest, watching the passers go byIts there that you can just let your imagination fly. Children run passContinue reading “A Bench at Ren Fest”
Hippo Display
Taking care of the my zoo’s hippos the other day, I had a pretty cool experience with one of our girls. We have two hippos. One is considered geriatric while the other is considered a teenager. Everyday we do a “Hippo Chat” where I, the keeper, go out to the exhibit and chat about ourContinue reading “Hippo Display”
To the Christian Dreamer
Can I be real? Just for a second? I’ve been quite a bit down lately. It’s another one of my low points where I start to feel like everything is impossible and I can’t do anything right. Like anything. I mean, I feel like I’m not measuring up at my job. I wrecked my carContinue reading “To the Christian Dreamer”
October
Can you believe it’s already October? The leaves are going to start changing colors. There’s a chilly nip in the air. Mornings are growing darker. Honestly, I’m not ready for cold. I don’t like cold. I wish it was still summer, but you know what? I am excited about October. October is Halloween. You startContinue reading “October”
To the Roleplayers
Here’s the roleplayers on the writing forums.The ones who create a story with one character interacting with the characters of others. Here’s to the ones learning how to write.And how to share the spotlight.Here’s to the ones who build an awesome plotAnd a world where their characters stumble a lotIt’ll never see the light ofContinue reading “To the Roleplayers”
Believe in the Magic
The motion of a penThe stroke of a brushThere’s magic in making something from dust Some shading hereA bit of detail thereCan you feel how it tingles the air? Words of a storyLines of paint An artist’s creationSomething published or framed Do the best you canTo put your mind on the pageA drawing of charactersAContinue reading “Believe in the Magic”
Character Dilemma
“I don’t see why we have to do this.” I’m straightening my notes as the lieutenant sits across from me. He folds his arms and crosses his legs and pointedly stares at the wall. I smile at him. As annoying as he can be, I love the sharp features I gave him. I’ve been puttingContinue reading “Character Dilemma”
Dwarf Crocodiles
If you don’t know by now, I work at a zoo. This month, my team gets the exciting opportunity to welcome a new animal to our care: a West African Dwarf Crocodile. My manager asked me to create a fact sheet about dwarf crocodiles, so I thought I’d share my findings with you! There isContinue reading “Dwarf Crocodiles”