Fifteen Minutes of Scrawl

I told you that there would be more. Exclusion expressed through "boring game" claims. I am allergic to blood. Human blood is my favorite kind of food. She hurt my feelings because I wanted the real Cruella de Ville. He broke three or two hands. At home there are blue peppers. (Prompt by me) Photo source

There will be more than five. Why do kids' umbrellas need whistles? It is a secret ninja basement. Our turtle is named Miss Larry. Better check or else you'll neck. Without warning, nap schedules are altered. (Prompt by me) Photo source

It's a bit too close for comfort. Pay off my student loan Get another piece of writing published somehow Get a pet Get into a good workout habit Live without a roommate Do meal prep once a week Go to the beach in a bikini Visit a state I haven't been to before Finish the electronic game I started Get off of dating apps Put my art in frames Find a hair stylist I trust Learn how to do a make up style that I like Run a full D&D campaign Signup for some kind of class (Prompt by Bri Aaron)

Some are cuts, some are dyes, some are styles! Honestly, I've wondered what I'd look like blonde. I am, every now and then, tempted to dye my hair some crazy way like those hidden rainbow ones. Get extensions to just make my volume insane Fishtail braid Whatever that one look is with two cute buns on either side of your head A streak of like green or blue or purple in my hair A short enough style that allows my curls to be super curly, but long enough that the curls still look nice. A half up style with braids A neat bun, but with one perfect curl hanging down A like crown of braids A style that makes my hair look like a huge flower Use more hair ornaments Braid flowers into my hair Find a hat I actually look good in A bun surrounded by braids (Prompt by Bri Aaron)

New decade, new hobbies? Making jewelry. I don't mean metalsmithing (although that's cool), I more mean just putting necklaces etc. together. Making magnets and pendants. I made a magnet at a comic book store event and it was so fun and I think I could also make pendants in a similar way. Pottery. Not sure where I'd do it, but it could be fun. Podcasting. I have a few ideas with friends, so maybe I should just try to do this finally. Streaming when I play the Sims. I have very complex backstories and maybe others would like them. Magic tricks. Just simple ones that don't require a ton of props. Photo blogging Mixology Recap blogging of some of the nuts TV I watch Doing something with my goofy doodles from school. I realize this is vague but that's where I'm at! Makeup. I am lacking some basic skills in this area. Making slideshows to music Using family videos to make new videos Making stuffed animals. Could be good gifts for friends and family (e...

For those who don't know, the Dixie Chicks were my first concert. "Easy Silence" "The Long Way Round" "Cowboy Take Me Away" "Goodbye Earl" "Am I the Only One (Who's Ever Felt this Way)" "Travelin' Soldier" "Without You" "Godspeed" "Lullaby" "Not Ready to Make Nice" "Wide Open Spaces" "Bitter End" "Favorite Year" "If I Fall You're Going Down With Me" "Cold Day in July" (Prompt by Neil Kaplan-Kelly)

As I hit 500 posts, I thought it would be good to lay out some goals. Seek out more prompts from friends. This was such a fun part of the blog, but I haven't asked people for them in a while. Continue to allow myself to write on personal topics. Even if the writing isn't the best, it helps me that that's important. Forgive myself more when I miss days. Forgive myself more when I do short posts. Sometimes it's all I can manage. Try to do a variety of forms. I've enjoyed trying poetry, but there are other things I can try. I've thought of a few others that I'll list, but I'm sure there are more! Do some book reviews. This will also help me read more. Write some letters. These could be to real people, deceased people, or fictional characters. Pick famous work to respond to. Perhaps write about that one TV show Leah and I had thought of (gotta check with her though). Make a list of places to submit. This will help me submit more work and also sho...

It's a trip. Every reflective surface becomes an enemy, holding mirages confirming darkest projections hidden deep within crevices that pockmark minds. How to solve a fight when it is a civil war raging within a skull? (Prompt by me) Photo source

It's been a struggle lately. An empty word document opens itself on my screen, asking me why I have not done so myself in such a long time. Little does it know that my mind is a reflection of the same emptiness. What to write when they're no words? (Prompt by me) Photo source

I'm trying to go more, but some t hings make it hard. Elastic clothing becomes a new skin, promising rewards of health, strength, and beauty, but it attracts gazes from men who see nothing but a form to judge worthy of leers or of disbelief that it dares be noticed by their eyes. (Prompt by me) Photo source

It's been a week. I've a bunch of energy today. If your brain falls out, you will not even dream or know your mom and dad. Boring is watching stuff that's white. It's too loud. Where's the party? Fired people turn into fire after 12 days in my contraption. (Prompt by me) Photo source

The kiddos had a ton of energy today. Bye, bye, Mrs. Potato Head. *Waves* Oranges with white're equivalent to poison. You can't touch his knee because he had a crash and then a knife cut it. Jalapeños come with strawberry ice cream. Let's make a trap for Santa. (Prompt by me) Photo source

The week isn't even over yet! We only sell hippopotamuses that're dead. Corners are very sharp, they could even open your belly or head. The choice is up for nobody. I was a cookie and then I smashed myself, so now I am human. What is my word? Apple? ...No. (Prompt by me) Photo source

A parent makes an appearance in this one! It's my son's paper airplane? Awesome. Old, outdated tech begins life anew as a beloved children's toy. It is Princess Leia Naked Shirt. I got my leg hurtie today. I have 100 cucumbers at home. (Prompt by me) Photo source

The kiddos have been a little rambunctious this week. How come your hair is open? Due to rambunctiousness, slides are closed. Lego books are beyond prized possessions. Globs of dried blood go unnoticed. "Ooh na na.": the best song. (Prompt by me) Photo source

Guess who's sick again? Sleepiness Invades every Crevice. Kin doesn't come Near lest they are Ensnared by Sneezes and Sneaking germs. Immobile Limbs Let Nugatory Energy Shift and become Sufficient once more. (Prompt by me) Image source

I hope people know that I do love these kiddos dearly. Biting gets you hit. So don't. My hands are so cold, that is why I don't want to wear any mittens. Pretend to be the happiest dog. I must feed the laser-eyed cats. Making silly faces delights quiet kids. (Prompt by me) Photo source

Please know that none of these are going to be serious commentary. Steyer, stop staring directly at me. Buttigieg is young! Don't forget it! The women on stage haven't lost. Klobuchar roasted her dad's numerous marriages. Are stripey ties debate night chic? (Prompt by me) Photo source

These kids say a lot these days. You are gonna be a daddy. Put the roof on. It's fun. People only die when they're big. Gravity means I push everything over. I fear for those new glasses. (Prompt by me) Photo source

Oh these kiddos. That will make a sick banana. It's not fair that you're bigger. I'll treasure this bracelet until clean-up. Why don't you have a husband? Can you give me human paper? (Prompt by me) Photo source

The kids were chock-full of wisdom this week. Sharpening pencils becomes a new trend. Who gave these children a fully functioning blood pressure cuff? And why? "Disregulated" kindly means "Off the walls" I have discovered that these flowers are not real, they are legos. The universe is turning upside down. (Prompt by me) Photo source

I wonder what inspired this... Ponder Our Umbrellas' Resilience Pouncing toes Under Durable boots Dip into Little Estuaries Roaring Aquatic Incomings Near Sight (Prompt by me) Photo source

They're finally getting shorter! Deep Augite Resounds day's Knell Sprinkled Tiny illuminations As though Raining light Mother Overlooking Our Nights Slight Kind purple Yawns (Prompt by me) Photo source

I miss flowers this time of year. Lovely walks are Interrupted by Lasting Aromas that Create calm Resplendent Odor Softly Emerges Lying In place, they Linger In Every Solemn heart. (Prompt by me) Photo source

Don't worry, my language won't be too colorful. Grass Recycle Elm Environmental New life Bruise Limp Under Earth, mostly Prune Ultra violet Raisin Plum Lavender Eggplant (Prompt by me) Photo source

I hope someone is enjoying these! Piece of Emerald Neatly Dangling Around my Neck, Touching my heart. Ears Are Resplendently adorned with Rings Inlaid with Nice Gems, Stones (Prompt by me) Photo source

I do love me some baked goods. Comfort food I Ate as a Kid and still Enjoy Cerulean Ogre Over-eats them, much to Kids' Irrepressible Enjoyment Somehow seen as Classier Over other Noms served Early in the day. (Prompt by me) Photo source

Still at it... Recalling Every Small triumph Ubiquitous Mastery Enumerated Interacting, Networking, Trying to Engage Reviewers while outpacing those Vying for the Identical Empty Workspace (Prompt by me) Photo source

Something we all need more of. Days Rays of hope Emerge Among Mind-woven Stories Relax Energy-restoring Settle Turn down or off Step into thoughts Needing A little Peace Sometimes (Prompt by me) Photo source

Sleep is one of the best things. Pleasant Impels dreams Light weapon Lovely hills Object of cuddling Weight bearing Soft Burrow Lingering warmth Anchoring decoration Netting for sleep Keeping safety close Ensnares sleep Tightly comforting Sleepover fort material (Prompt by me) Photo source

I hope I don't run out of themes before I'm caught up! Tough Anger Newly Grows with each Length Ensnared Bringing Rushed and Utter Structure to my Hair Curvy Units Run my Length (Prompt by me) Photo source

New theme! Comfortably muted Light Over Utterly every Detail Soft New Overcoat made of Water Yet to return to its form Sky that I'm Under Newly Nestles warmth on You (Prompt by me) Photo source

Trying to catch up quickly! Plenty of enticing Ingredients. Zillions of Zany Anecdotes begin with this. Pie Encased seed Aromatic Cushioning fuzz Homey Always Plenty of Pretty Leaves Encase them. (Prompt by me) Photo source

I'll stick with the numbers for now. Only New Experiences Trying With Objections Toddler Hours Race Every Experience Feeling Out Utter Rambunctiousness (Prompt by me) Image source

I'm going to do a series of acrostics so I can catch up on blog posts! Finally Independence Feels Tangible. Every moment though, Engages Now or never. (Prompt by me) Image source

They have said so many things this week! I'm gonna go to Cucumber Land. A ghost didn't give me snack. Daddy loves everything, except bad guys. Knock knock. Who's there? Grape. Grape who? Don't open the door I'm on the toilet. Making believe that cucumbers are cookies is beyond effective. (Prompt by me) Photo source

Back at it after break! The baby doll is drinking blood. I got Miss Holly for Christmas. Do apples make my poop softer? They grew over this winter break. 100 brothers are in my hat. (Prompt by me) Photo source