I want to beat up expectations I want to pummel social norms Drag pressure down an alley and leave all it’s garments torn Let me bloody my fists on the idea of success Tear the checklist of society that asks where’s the wedding dress? You amount to nothing if you can’t make it on yourContinue reading “Premeditated Murder”
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Today is Blah
Today is blahI think it’s the weatherOr maybe my tight braI don’t care. Whichever. I don’t want to do anythingI don’t want to get upDon’t care what the day bringsThere’s not enough coffee in my cup Such a gloomy day with all the blah feelsA chilly day, so let’s be real.I’m staying at home. StayingContinue reading “Today is Blah”
You Can Make an Impact
Did you know you can make an impact by leaving a review? I’m not talking about the whole: leaving a good review brightens people’s day, leaving a bad one tears it down kinda thing. I’m talking about leaving a review to impact actual change. Nikki, what are you talking about? Let me get more specific.Continue reading “You Can Make an Impact”
The Cheetah’s Hunt
Able to reach speeds up to 70 miles an hour, the cheetah remains as the world’s fastest land animal. These cats are built for speed. They have springy spines that allow them to cover 30 feet in one stride. 30 feet! One stride! Not only that, but their bones are lighter to decrease body weight,Continue reading “The Cheetah’s Hunt”
Introvert Problems
Has there ever been a time when you felt like the odd one out? Be it in your family, your friend group, or your coworkers? What about when you first got a job? You’re the “new kid” learning the ropes. Well, learning the ropes is fine because you’ll eventually get them down, but what aboutContinue reading “Introvert Problems”
Time
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”
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”
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