Fifteen Minutes of Scrawl

Let me know some fun shops you enjoy! Inkling Wicker Park Secret Agent Supply Co. Sideshow Gallery Rotofugi Komoda Enjoy, An Urban General Store The Book Cellar Lost Eras Play Toy de Jour Wolfbait & B-girls Replica Chicago Pilsen Vintage One Strange Bird Chicago Comics (Prompt by me) "Word on the Water" by David Skinner . Attribution 2.0 Generic .

Time for makeovers!  Haha gotta love a promotion I wonder if they actually let them play Wow the pit crew dancers are so hot I'm glad they let the pit crew dancers get dressed Sapphira is right, if Ru tells you to do something, do it Wow Ru is getting his life from "Lazy Susan" Okay I get we aren't going to use that dress, but like maybe don't just dump it over the side of the stage I hope Sapphira figures it out (she's my favorite) I love the queens bonding with the dancers Q and Luna (whose name I wish was a different letter) are a lot to take in, but I don't hate it Morphine and La Tina are beautiful but I wish La Tina had more padding Nymphia and Juanita look lovely Sapphira and Shakira do not look awesome but they have the best runway choreo Plane and Lazy Susan's outfits are great, but Lazy's makeup could be better Plane is who I'd pick as a winner too I did think it'd be Sapphira and Morphine in the bottom Sapphira feels subdued (jus

I'm sure there are more! These are also in no particular order. Asthma inhaler Incubators for babies X-ray machines MRIs IVs Vaccines Stethoscopes  Cars Trains Planes The internet Smart phones Pet microchips Pronged pet collars Washing machines (Prompt by Eleanor Pratt) "Asthma Inhaler" by NIAID . Attribution 2.0 Generic .

DO NOT READ IF YOU WISH TO PLAY! So I wrote a list of  15 one shot ideas , then  narrowed it to five , and then narrowed it to three and did a pageish on each one (here is the  oneish page on "A new family member from an estranged side of the family has shown up at the door, asking for aid" ). Now I've selected my favorite (which I admittedly knew from the beginning). You can read part 1 here , but I've copied it and built on it in this post. The Job (in short) : Deal with Frid Rosewind and/or what he has brought with him. The Location : Windsport: The Rosewinds founded Windsport on the Tra Sea on the east side of the island nation of Cuilinn Originally the Rosewinds made money on a brisk shipping business, but as more competition moved into this lucrative port, their funds have gone down. While they are still wealthy, they are far from the moguls they once were and live in a somewhat rundown mansion on the edge of town called Rosewood The favorite local tavern in tow

There are so many others!  Chocolate and strawberry Chocolate and caramel Chocolate and coffee Coffee and almond Coffee and caramel Coffee and vanilla Fish and lemon Avocado and lime Beans and cheese Cheese and eggs Cheese and potatoes Cheese and tuna Rice and seaweed Rice and chicken Rice and mango (Prompt by Eleanor Pratt) "Chocolate Covered Strawberries" by Alabama Extension

Not sure what's happening in this episode as the preview was for all season. I DO NOT NEED TO SEE JASMINE LICK/SUCK GINO'S TOES I'M GOING TO VOMIT Gino, do you want a baby or not? Yeah, Gino, if Jasmine had fertility issues before, she probably still has them Emily and Kobe sure do have cute kids Sophie...dump him I feel like those containers are too small for the tarantulas Okay, Rob, plenty of people have lost rings before Nicole, maybe Mahmoud isn't used to PDA and that's okay (not to say he doesn't suck in general though) Ashley and Manuel are not compatible  I hope Jasmine's mom is okay I mean like...I do think Rob and Sophie should break up but like...have you considered therapy? Yeah I don't think Rob is addicted from what I've seen EMILY! YOU WERE GOING TO A CITY! I like that Emily's dad is just like "I'll wear what you tell me" Oh boy, Emily's dad did just say "Wakanda" Emily, you should know about Kobe's

These are just ones I don't care for, but no judgment if you like them. Also, some of these might not exactly be social norms but oh well. Asking how someone is instead of saying hi Standing up when someone enters the room Keeping elbows off the table Enforcing "boys don't cry" Suggesting that women and girls should always be polite, no matter how they're being treated Tipping as a means of supplementing someone's income (meaning, tipping is nice and all, but people shouldn't be dependent on them for a salary--we should ensure everyone makes a living wage without tips) Not talking about salaries (especially at your own company!) Not having a good way to greet someone for the first time in an informal setting (handshakes feel to formal to me and hugs too intimate so I wish there was an in-between thing that wasn't just awkwardly waving) Throwing the garter at weddings Referring to a heterosexual couple as "man and wife" Asking for my number in

Time for a bizarre challenge (it's a room design challenge)! I mean I did think Q was going to win the last challenge Wow Nymphia going in Norvina looks gorgeous This is a hilarious mini-challenge Lol is that little table $5k worth of makeup? Ugh Plane is annoying me Oof this is real talk about bathroom gender inclusion Aw I don't like watching Plane cry Ru looks great Morphine looks gorgeous I love Q's outfit but the hair isn't my favorite Dawn looks elegant Nymphia looks good Plane's look isn't my favorite Sapphira looks great as usual So the Naughty Potty had a solid concept but it wasn't my favorite The Fart Museum suffers from me not liking fart humor, but painting Bruno is hilarious Sapphira has an incredible voice It would've been funnier if Carson was Didi and Michelle was Dada I think the speakeasy was the most successful (but I'm also super pro-Sapphira in general) Wow I thought Nymphia would be in the bottom with Morphine So Morphine is wi

I do not claim that these are unique. Also I in July 2019 I wrote "15 tattoos I'd consider getting" and in January 2022 I wrote "15 tattoos I'd consider." The art of a loved one  Sound waves a loved one saying something meaningful to you Sound waves of you saying your favorite quote Heartbeat of a loved one Your heartbeat Signature of a loved one Your most meaningful original character A combination of all the birth nouns (flower, stone, etc.) The cover of your favorite book The cover of your favorite album The poster of your favorite movie The celestial bodies on the day of your birth The celestial bodies on another important day Name a star after yourself and then get that A path from you to a loved one (Prompt by Eleanor Pratt) "Tattoo Ideas" by Pitbull Tattoo Thailand

My dad gave me a chocolate heart the other day. I haven't eaten, just carried it around with me in my pocket. It's gotten a little worn in places, silver shining through the red foil. I like it think it makes it look cared for instead of neglected. My aunt, my dad's only sibling, often sends him care packages. It's an immensely kind way to show that she's thinking of him and to try and bring him joy--not an easy feat these days. She ships them to me and I walk them over to my father's care home and help him open them. They're usually filled with sweets, especially chocolates, small toys, and puzzles for the mind. I help him pile out the non-edibles and set them gently on his coffee table. He then starts to open the candies and try them out. Sometimes they are new or, perhaps, simply new to him at this stage in his life. He often offers me some, but since I dutifully wear a mask around him, I usually decline. The mask helps protect him from anything I may car

Some of these are officially on a list and some are just in my head. These are in no particular order. Snow Cold Case: A Mystic Snow Globe Romantic Mystery (The Mystic Snow Globe Mystery Series Book 2) by M.Z. Andrews The Sims 4 - Parenthood - Origin PC [Online Game Code] The Sims 4 - City Living - Origin PC [Online Game Code] The Sims 4 Growing Together EA App - Origin PC [Online Game Code] New laptop Coffee table with a top that lifts up Llama chia pet Puppy chia pet Over the toilet storage rack Portable washing machine Schuyler sisters Funko pops Max and Lucas from Stranger Things  Funko pops Sanderson sisters Funko pops Crocodile/alligator bath mat Crocodile/alligator bathtub mat (Prompt by me) Snow Cold Case: A Mystic Snow Globe Romantic Mystery (The Mystic Snow Globe Mystery Series Book 2) by M.Z. Andrews, Rock Paper Pen Press

DO NOT READ IF YOU WISH TO PLAY!  So I wrote a list of  15 one shot ideas , then  narrowed it to five , and then narrowed it to three and did a pageish on each one (here is the oneish page on "A new family member from an estranged side of the family has shown up at the door, asking for aid" ). Now I've selected my favorite (which I admittedly knew from the beginning). The Job (in short) : Deal with Frid Rosewind and/or what he has brought with him. The Location : Windsport: The Rosewinds founded Windsport on the Tra Sea on the east side of the island nation of Cuilinn. Originally the Rosewinds made money on a brisk shipping business, but as more competition moved into this lucrative port, their funds have gone down. While they are still wealthy, they are far from the moguls they once were and live in a somewhat rundown mansion on the edge of town called Rosewood.  The favorite local tavern in town is called The Blue Whale. Rosewood: Gothic home Once grand but poorly kept

Still deciding though! Areca palm Dwarf Cavendish banana tree Pink polka dot plant Heart leaf fern Japanese bird's nest fern Boston fern African violet Baby's tears Gloxinia  Venus fly trap Prayer plant Friendship plant Orchid Mosaic plant Purple passion vine (Prompt by me) "sill life" by spinster cardigan . Attribution 2.0 Generic .

Premiere time!  Why does TLC think we want to watch so much sex stuff? Guess Emily and Kobe are still at Emily's parents' house Super cute kids Unplanned pregnancy always indicates true love "Be less of yourself"--Kobe (ho boy, this isn't going to go well) Wait did Sophie leave Rob? Rob liked weird creatures? Didn't he just have a dog? Six is a lot of tarantulas  Of course Rob lied more Oof I'm not a fan of Nicole's hair in the confessional I do feel bad for Mahmoud's mom So Ashley is a spin instructor (and a witch) Ah the 90 day classic: a private detective Sophie's mom is right that Sophie and Rob shouldn't be together Oh Sophie, get thee to a therapist I do not envy Kobe and Emily's travel plans Did Jasmine say "sharky nose" and "piranha teeth"? Why did we zoom in on Rob's GPS? Nicole, maybe make sure Mahmoud is okay with you kissing him in public first? It's wild that Gino took Jasmine on this trip Oh so

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Also, these are in no particular order. My friends Dedication to my writing The natural beauty Being able to walk to most of my friends Working in cafes Exploring Story nights The D&D campaign I was in The connection I felt to the alpacas there The connection to history The accents The selection of hard ciders Irish breakfasts Warming up to tea Having a cohort of writers (Prompt by me)

Oops, panel time!  Ah so Plane had nefarious reasons too Oop Dawn is getting into it Mhi'ya is getting into it too (though quietly) Sapphira is winning this in my opinion (not just in terms of cash, but in terms of what the other queens think of her) Did Ru say "this week is drag awareness month"? Like I know what he means, but huh? I thought Sapphira would get to assign the groups "Tweedle dee and tweedle banana" is hilarious Joel Kim Booster is super cute Oh, Q WOW! I love Ru's look These are some solid puns, Plane and Q No Sapphira, please stay! Plane looks great Q's look is fabulous Dawn's look is a bit too much for me Mhi'ya's look is a fabulous color Sapphira looks adorable Morphine's look isn't my favorite, but it does have a sense of humor Nymphia is a wow (as usual) So, Sapphira is my favorite, but I did think Q was going to win Mhi'ya...that wasn't cool Morphine...that also wasn't cool Yeah I thought Morphine was

This was inspired by my previous post . These are in no particular order. My Funko Pop Vinyl figurines My alligator tchotchkes  My alpaca tchotchkes My Firefly  mug Snail mail Bath bombs Beautiful notebooks (I shouldn't have them though cause I just don't use them but seeing them sparks joy) Lilacs My rose perfume My plants My D&D dice My fake books that I use for boxes My books My new perfume bottle necklace My large water bottle (Prompt by me)

Many little things bring me joy. As you likely know if you read this, I collect alligator tchotchkes. Most of them live at my desk at work where I need something happy to look at from time to time. They bring me joy, no matter how small (and some are about half the size of my smaller thumb). I have houseplants that make my apartment so much more homey to me. Yes, I am imperfect at caring for them, but they do still bring me joy. I also love propagating them and spreading them out into the world. Writing sometimes brings me joy, but it at least usually stimulates my brain in some way. I love keeping up this blog even if I struggle with it at times. I also find joy in being a pen pal (seriously, let me know if you want mail). There is something delightful about sending a little bit of happiness into the world and receiving some in return in the form of a physical but small object, crafted with heart. Yet, I've closed the door on some things that bring me joy. However, I remember read

I chronicled the first 15 here , the second 15 here , and the third 15 here . A pitcher I painted that says "Big siblings stink" on it (sorry, Beebee) A silly tote bag a friend had printed for me A signed script of Rent A doll I once loved from Chinatown My old alarm clock where I could play a CD A certificate of my doing the Latin Olympics A framed photograph of my great-grandmother A head massager A Lego version of Fluffy from  Harry Potter The college yearbook that I'd forgotten I had A leopard print dress A story a friend wrote about our relationship A pillow a friend made me with a Star Trek quote on it A "Rootbeer Patrol" sash from summer camp My old creative writing notebook (Prompt by me)

Time for more of the tell-all!  Okay just because people have been worse, Daisy, doesn't mean that Gino was great Jasmine needs such therapy Jasmine, I don't believe it's the last straw Ah, Gino's ex worked at a strip club Gah poor Daisy Daisy...how would you know that Gino is into Jasmine? "Geez-o-Pete" is hilarious Of course Ashley recommends sex to fix Gino and Jasmine's relationship Oh the drama of this note Wait Nikki is now on Gino's side? So...I think it's important to remember that Nikki and Igor/Justin started dating when he was so young (that said, he is transphobic and did dress in a Nazi uniform...so like...he's not great) Aha so Nikki and Igor/Justin are not together Glad to hear that Sam is getting counseling instead of jail time Brandi and Clayton's relationship is toxic Glad that Nick and Devin moved So Nikki should've pulled the visa ages ago Wait is this over? Jasmine and Nikki are definitely flirting Break up, Rob and

I'll get to them eventually! Abbot Elementary Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024 TV series) Community Ghosts Grand Crew The Last of Us Ready, Set, Love Resident Alien Schmigadoon Stat Rek: Discovery   (picking up where I left off) Star Trek: Lower Decks   (picking up where I left off) Ted Lasso (picking up where I left off) The Walking Dead  (picking up where I left off) When They See Us The White Lotus (Prompt by me) "Family watching TV on their boat - Fort Lauderdale" by Florida Memory

"Werq the World" time!  Oop Mhi'ya is getting spicy Is Nymphia actually going to struggle though? I feel like we've seen this edit before Dawn is shady People are struggling with this choreography (I mean I would too) Serious political talk time I love Ru's stringy look Are they going to use the same words in the "Werq the World" tour? Some are specific to the queens on this season Mhi'ya is regal, but I am not a fan of the feathers on her back Nymphia looks great as always So I LOVE the color of Plane's look but the mix of the roots and the geometric patterns doesn't quite jive for me Sapphira is a queen beyond belief I wish Dawn had picked a different color, but I love how quirky her look is Q's look is so fun, but I'm actually not a fan of the ruffles on the pants Morphine is glamorous, but I feel like the chest doesn't quite fit as intended Wow I'm so surprised that Plane gave the potion to Nymphia I was going to throw a f

I realize a ceasefire isn't the end. These are in no particular order. I also acknowledge that this is not a comprehensive list of what can be done. "Take a few minutes today to call your representative using this online form . Then, send them an email ." ( "6 ways you can support Palestinians in Gaza" by Jennifer Bing ) Go to a protest or a vigil Amplify the voices of Palestinians Write a letter to an editor Educate yourself Donate to/support Doctors Without Borders Donate to/support UNICEF Donate to/support ActionAid Donate to/support Anera Donate to/support the International Committee of the Red Cross Donate to/support Palestine Children's Relief Fund Donate to/support Medical Aid for Palestinians Donate to/support the World Food Programme Donate to/support Project Hope (Prompt by me) "Palestinian flag" by scottgunn . Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic .

You can  read part 1 here ,  read part 2 here ,  read part 3 here ,  read part 4 here , read part 5 here , and read part 6 here . The day that I'm writing this (which is a few days before posting) I had an appointment with my fertility doctor to discuss the next steps. If you only want to read a little, just know that I am doing the whole egg retrieval process again. If you want to read more, read on! The doctor was incredibly kind and reassuring, but did say that a target total goal of eggs to have is 20 and I currently only have 9 so she did encourage me to do another cycle of egg retrieval (though I was admittedly already on this path in my mind). She said that this time around, we would be a bit more aggressive with the medications. The doctor shared this because she said last time we were a bit more conservative because of my large egg reserve and thus the fear of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). OHSS does make me nervous because there can be some extreme complication

Happy 32nd birthday to me! Taking the day off of work Also taking the day after off of work Getting a mani-pedi Going out to dinner with my mom and stepdad Throwing a murder mystery party Sleeping in (as much as dogsitting will allow) Having a nice bath Dressing up Watching a reality show with a friend Going out to dinner with another friend Cuddling my dog Drinking a nice cocktail Buying myself a new outfit Ordering dessert In general, relaxing (Prompt by me) "Mary's birthday cake" by weta2000nz

Here are some short pieces based on things that have happened in my life recently. Act I have failed to act. At least, that's how it feels with everything going on in the world from the plight in Palestine to the aggressions against abortion rights. I want to do something but I get overwhelmed and, if I'm being honest, too desensitized to everything. News doesn't have the impact on me that it has on others and that makes me feel like a failure. I wish I could get riled up at each news source reporting each new doom, but something in me just stops me. This isn't unique to this time and place. I, sadly, often feel like things don't affect me. I will find myself hanging out with friends and starting to feel myself pull back, almost like I'm operating what I refer to as "Sim Holly." I don't know why I do this, but I know I'm extremely good at compartmentalizing and by extremely good, I mean I do it to an extreme. I sometimes just put things in a bo

Mostly this is an excuse to brainstorm fun things. Go to fancy tea Paint and sip Visit Garfield Park Conservatory See a comedy show Take the Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise Do an escape room Buy plants at Gethsemane and explore Andersonville Tour some kind of food (donuts?) Kayak on the river Try new restaurants Hit up the American Writers Museum Tour the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum View a burlesque show Watch a drag show Drink at a rooftop bar (Prompt by me) "tea party" by Diane M Schuller . Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic .

Time for the tell-all! Yes, Nikki, I could've told you Igor/Justin had a problem with you being trans For the record, Ashley looked beautiful before too Is Oklahoma an improvement, Clayton? Right! Devin and Nick exist! CITRA IS PREGNANT? I mean I guessed it from when Citra said she had an announcement, but like...that's so quick Rob and Sophie are in Austin and hopefully have a bathroom (they do) FYI I like Sophie with the dark hair Of course Gino is on Rob's side Boy that is some details, Ashley Oop Ashley's mom is not a fan of Manuel anymore Oh so Jasmine is queer Igor/Justin wants to prove how good the "Russian" guys are Oof, it's rough to watch Gino at his bachelor party No, Shaun, Jasmine is not okay! She was asking you to stop the footage WOW WE'RE WELCOMING ONE OF THE DANCERS?! Of course you think she's overreacting, Gino I could get behind a Jasmine/Nikki ship Next time Jasmine is still upset Next time we learn that Gino's ex worked at

So I've done similar posts before ( "15 dog names,"   "15 possible male dog names," "15 possible female dog names" ), but here are more! Pothos Cluedo Snuggie Appa Chicks Persephone Gaiman Chandler Jester Fjord Mingo Venice Galena Mimic Medici (Prompt by me) "Best friends" by Lo

Neo goth time!  Mhi'ya and I are on the same page re: Sapphira What a bizarre mini-challenge A lot of people seem to be struggling with this challenge I like Plane's look I want Mhi'ya's hair to be bigger Oooh I really like Dawn's look Oh I love Morphine's look Plasma looks so different and so good Sapphira's gown is fabulous, but I'm not sure how neo goth it is Nymphia's look is pretty intriguing Q's look is a show stopper Okay so my video did not show the winner or the lip sync so I had to go to Wiki  So Q won which makes sense given that Ru said the look would go down in history books And Plasma and Mhi'ya were in the bottom with Plasma going home which is a bit of a surprise given track record Next week is "Werq the World" (Prompt by me) RuPaul's Drag Race , MTV Promotional image source

Why yes, I wrote this while sick (how could you tell?). Write postcards (seriously, want one?) Small tidying Short walks with Hoban Baths Watching reality TV Listening to reality TV podcasts Easy blog posts Duolingo in small doses Backing up photos Playing fetch with Hoban from bed Light stretches Lighting candles Mad Libs online Quick and easy meals Ordering in (Prompt by me) "blow!" by Susan Sermoneta . Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic .