Fifteen Minutes of Scrawl

NICOLE BYER!!! Elliott's part had nothing to do Elliott...Kandy can have opinions though Tamisha doesn't like Symone being called the biggest competition Black pepper isn't that spicy... Baby drag time I loved Rosé's baby look That mini challenge was so fast Uh oh I don't want Symone to not do well...but also...these queens always know there will be a sewing challenge I want Tamisha to win "We'll see who's using hot glue and Jesus" Utica is so nice Gottmik, Symone is stressing out because she can't sew Uh oh LaLa is in trouble I love watching the queens have fun Ru is poking at Symone Huh I don't remember them calling up two at a time for checking in with Ru "Scarier than Tim Burton" isn't saying much "You want me to play the scrunchy boot for you?" Aha this is a sponsored challenge Boy was that a wooden announcement Oooh Kandy has a crush on Joey I'm glad the show is talking about BLM and George Floyd NICOLE BYE...

Let's go back to Vegas! Are they actually going to a strip club? I'm glad that both Meredith and Whitney are teasing Lisa about her driving The cocktail dispenser with a toy parrot on it in this fancy restaurant is hilarious Whitney didn't lie because she believed it to be true Jen seems to be against accepting apologies Oooh Meredith just walked away Jen is just making stuff up now (not all of it, but some of it like saying Lisa said Whitney was a better friend) Jen, you need to take a breath Whitney, please do send a flash mob or a singing telegram to apologize So Jen has the right to still be hurt Jen does not have the right to spread rumors (true or not) about Meredith's relationship and then tell Meredith that she's super loyal to her I feel bad for Jen, I think something else is going on Oh adding in the siren noises is unnecessary  Wow I forgot that Jen said she would've drowned Whitney Okay so Meredith has seen other people Lisa, you know plenty about Me...

Tis the season! Make a snowman Make snow angels (boy do I wish I had snow pants) Have a snowball fight Appreciate the beauty of snow-covered things Kick up the snow for delight and dramatic effect Walk and dog and see how they react to it Take photos of crisp landscapes Watch everything sparkle Sip hot cocoa or a hot drink on a walk in it Learn about footprints and pawprints Go sledding Delight in leaving a mark on the landscape Build a snow fort Draw in the snow Write in the snow (Prompt by Emily Kleeman) "Snow Angel at Canyon" by Yellowstone National Park

I'm still getting to know this pup! He likes to rub his snout in the snow He smells things much more on snowy walks He is obsessed with his tennis ball to the point of ignoring his food for a while He will find the tennis ball no matter where I hide it He needs a bath He will nudge at my foot if it hangs off the bed He's getting better with crate training Peanut butter does work to bribe him into his crate He behaves well when his trainer is there so it's hard to train him He can wiggle out of his gentle lead The snow makes him more likely to try and herd me I need to figure out how to react to him trying to herd me I've started calling him by ridiculous nicknames like blee blo I need to get him a bigger dog bed He likes zucchini  (Prompt by me)

The recent snow has inspired me. Drops crystalize to become swords of Damocles, looming and lovely. Rolling born, cold made, coal sight, and branching arms bade, woolen scarf, heat fade. Orbs of packed crystals arc through icy air at their down covered targets. Cold origami sparkles even in dim light, leaving me grinning. Intricate ice is falling fairly faintly thus covering cold curves. (Prompt by me) "Venturing Out - iPhone 6" by Jody Claborn

These are roughly in order. Ivy moves to town and begins to set up shop Ivy meets Ruby and Laverna Ivy takes in dogs from Ruby, Ernest, and others Ernest doesn't come to pick up his dog Ivy takes Ernest's dog to his house and finds him dead Ivy calls the police and meets Alex Ivy tells Ruby about what happened Ivy meets Robin Alex checks on Ivy and she asks a lot of questions that he doesn't answer Ivy begins to investigate The dog show prep begins Ivy comes up with subject and shares them with Ruby Ruby becomes a suspect Ivy becomes more determined to solve the mystery Ivy unmasks the killer at the dog show (Prompt by Emily Kleeman) "Woman making her dog sit up - Deland" by Florida Memory

Excited to see Stephanie and Ryan be together in person! Stephanie packs on her kitchen table? "And this is for Ryan, he loves skulls..." Those watches are gigantic Stephanie took a page out of Rebecca's book and has a custom face mask Mike, you have barely over two months to get your shit together You shouldn't have to pick between being right and being married... Natalie, your relationship with Mike isn't private...it's on TV Julia seems to have really given the farm a try Brandon does have to stand up to his parents Okay my guess is Yara is pregnant Ahhh my guess was right! So will we have two unplanned pregnancies? Cause I'm pretty sure Julia gets pregnant too Andrew is just having fun in Mexico Aw Amira and her dad's reunion is sweet Wait they said she didn't have a passport when they took her passport? That's insane Sounds like Andrew is emotionally abusive I yicked at Mike calling Natalie and his mom 'girls' "Nothing like bi...

Someone is FINALLY going to go home, right? Yes, have Elliott hide Oooh are we getting another couple So are Tina and Kandy going to be in trouble this week? I just wonder cause we spent time on being told that they're friends I love Ru's suit Yes, holiday movies about anything but Christmas! This'll be good Does Kahmora have a bandaid on her ear? Main characters have the most lines, Denali Wait are the scripts the same? Utica really set Ru off I'm excited to see some long trains on the runway I'm so glad Tamisha is doing well Joey...you saying all the of the instructions you were given sounded really reasonable LaLa feels a bit stiff Denali, you signed up for the role with the most lines Oof the Valentine's Day one seems to be the worst so far I hope Kandy's look stays together on the runway Aw Tamisha is named after her daughter I don't know who Loni Love is, but I think she's been on the show before Denali looks like a beautiful bird and the fact ...

I really need to have names figured out first (yes this did take me 15 minutes). Names (faves bolded) Main character: Ivy Toral , Laney Toral Best friend: Ruby Jones /Moore Best friend's brother: Slate Jones/Moore, Jack Jones/Moore, Dustin Jones/Moore, Robin Jones /Moore Hunky cop: Marco Rossi/Miller, Alex Taylor /Wilson, Avery Taylor Hunky cop ex: Amanda Alvah , Tiffany Alvah Annoyed neighbor: Laverna Thames , Edana Thames/Landa,  Victim: Gerald Johnson/Colton, Ernest Huxley (Prompt by Emily Kleeman) "Woman making her dog sit up - Deland" by Florida Memory

I wonder how many episodes this season will be. Jen and Sharrieff are so cute Shaylee may be detaching with love That dinner went well, but all the kids should try al-anon Big Daddy is an insane nickname Big Easy is also funny A carrot in a cocktail is odd, although I've had seaweed in a cocktail Big Daddy just wanted to share his life Right! There's a Vegas trip coming up I want Mary to be in more episodes They have a second car for luggage on a weekend trip Wow they wrote a poem for the ladies... Oh burn on your ex, Heather You should say when you're coming and if you're coming...like you would do that for a house party, Lisa Outfit>man This personal shopping experience is really nice and they have a ton of fun While racing cars wouldn't be my thing, I think this is a cool idea for an activity It's so dangerous to let them drive Sounds like Lisa and Meredith need to talk to Mary  So are Lisa and Meredith really past it? So Jen isn't over it...shocker ...

I have more to plan! Ernie A redder golden Mild mannered Fostered in college Well trained Can even do some service dog tasks Likes the company of other dogs Hunky Cop Dark hair and eyes Likes doing things by the rules Was recently dumped by another townsperson Found his tiny dog on the street and rescued her Quiet A "straight man" to main character hijinks Main character meets after finding dead body Hunk Cop Ex Runs a coffee shop a few blocks over from the training facility Gorgeous Grew impatient on hunky cop proposing so she gave an ultimatum and then dumped him Lustrous blonde hair Outwardly friendly, but can be passive-aggressive  Main character meets about halfway through book Best Friend Inherited the shop from her grandma (parents died) Has cute twin brother (will be another possible romance) Twin brother helps run store, but prefers to do back of store things like receiving inventory and completing returns Will in some book have an adoption event at her store Unlucky...

I tried to split up the ideas into categories. Main Character New to town, setting up dog training and boarding business Has an older dog herself (will adopt another one later) Older dog is a golden retriever named Ernie (dog later adopted will be Bert) Older dog is retired show dog She'll adopt the dog of the dead guy Some tension with neighboring businesses because of noise Local dog show coming up Has written a book on dog training (will get it into the neighboring bookstore as way of introduction to best-friend-to-be) Bright More comfortable with dogs than people, but still fairly charming Pretty 27 Reddish hair Brown eyes Plot Local dog show coming up A rude owner drops off dog (Bert) for a few days but does not come back She goes to his house with the dog and finds him dead and calls cops (but also spies key clues) Rude demonstrated by how he treats his dog but also how other owners going into the dog show talk about him Also rude because he doesn't appreciate the Bert an...

Droplets peak out of lid corners glomming together for form. But I want them to scatter though blinks make poor dams and soon my face has deep veins of salt. More drag on pulling my energy with. It is not the well that dries, but my resolve to allow outwardly cracks that others can sense and speak on. (Prompt by me) "Tear" by exc290

I hope Amira finally is released this episode. Brandon and Julia are going to get into trouble Wow Brandon and Julia just both got naked on camera For the record, those puppy cages are not good for the puppies OH NO THE PUPPY IS TOO CUTE I'm gonna vomit...the residue is from the humans So they can be naked in the hot tub together, but not sleep in the same room together? How many times has Brandon had sex with someone in that hot tub? Can you imagine being on such a long flight and fantasize about sleeping and then see that you'll be sleeping on a mattress on the floor? Rebecca stole a shopping cart Zied is not himself because he's exhausted [I got a PSA about human trafficking and it was such a strange juxtaposition] So why do we call Mike's place a farm? Like what does he farm? You know, if I was stuck in that house for days on end, I would go a little stir crazy and look for the ring too That's Natalie's cross, yes? THE BEAN GALLERY Yara, the goal is to get t...

NICOLE BYER!!! I wonder if the winners' circle will have to vote one person out Someone better go home today tbh I remember so few of these queens' names...my attention span is short I think they'll be reunited by Snatch Game I love Ru's suit I love that Ru apologized for tugging them around but then was like "but really it's nbd cause you've been through worse" So it's called Lady and the Vamp this time (yes, it is a slightly different prompt but the idea was a ladylike day look and a vampy night look) "Sis, we're on Drag Race. It's not called Drag Walk." Kahmora, how did you miss being called? I like Denali's tights, but I'm not really a fan of the rest of the look Joey Jay is really owning her look but I don't like the boots Rosé's look is great, but the bag looks messy until you see it with the rest of her name Tamisha is a vision Utica's look is fun and clowny I love when Ru loses it at a pun or joke Kahmo...

I suffer from it a lot so I hope these tips help a bit. Write down phrases, images, and any other idea that comes to you. When you're blocked, go to this list and use one (or more) as a prompt. That note struck a chord with you in the first place, so it may strike a chord with you again. Journal. This is a great way to get some of the moments out that may inspire you later. Just write anything. This can even just be writing "I don't know what to write" over and over again or describing something right in front of you. It may eventually stir something. Find an easy writing prompt. Maybe write a listicle (whoops, you all have caught me doing that, haven't you). I was once told to write in a way that you can do it every day and I think that's the best advice I've ever gotten Consume media with the tone you're trying to get at. For me audiobooks and TV work the best so I can hear the voices, but I find it easier to get to a certain place if I've just b...

I think this episode will be juicy. Aw Seth brought Meredith a rose Wow Jen and Sharrieff aren't talking? Heather, Whitney did do something wrong (not unforgivable, but definitely wrong) Whitney, you asked Heather to help Seth wants to have sex with ski goggles on...okay Jen did not care how Whitney was dancing, Lisa Mary is going to buy an apartment for her clothes...sure Wait Heather is not taking a salary? That's insane I'm glad Seth and Meredith are doing better Lisa, you don't get to be done with the housewives until you're done with being a Housewife Jen is being so rude to the proprietors of this spa Whitney, Jen is not in a good mood Wait the drive to this spa was nearly four hours? I'd be annoyed by this too I agree that Jen has to be responsible for her actions, but Whitney also needs to take some more responsibility Jen splashed a camera Man it's weird to see so much of production Heather is being so open and vulnerable I want Heather to be happy ...

He's a cutie pie. Gets excited when he sees my mom Nudges my hand when he wants pets Rolls over for belly rubs Snoozes in a circle Gets delighted when he sees his dog friends Wears his coat Snuggles next to me Lets me play with his ears Jumps up to greet me Nuzzles into my hand Chases his own tail Runs past a tennis ball he was chasing and skirts to a halt Plays keep away with toys Rolls in the grass Plays with his slow feeder (Prompt by me)

I've even gotten some of these! Anonymous potato You goat mail Age hams Mail that turns into a puppet Glitter bomb Bag of dirt Eggplant Send a plushie friend House plant box Escape the crate CosyKiller Winc wine Self-care box Cocktail ingredients Dog toys and supplies (Prompt by me)

An assignment to help a friend with her new hobby! Espresso martini Piña colada Butter beer Greydon's cup Bittersweet boba Singapore sling Surfer girl Raspberry beret Blueberry batida Mountain madness Prairie daisies Caipirinha Hot buttered rum Hot toddy Irish coffee (Prompt by Emily Kleeman) "cups-1053063_1920" by Steven Ramirez

I stole this idea from a Facebook post Impeachment 2: Post-coup Boogaloo Impeachment 2: The Second One! Impeachment 2: Back with More Crimes Impeachment 2: Making History Impeachment 2: The Inevitable Sequel Impeachment 2: Masked Avengers Impeachment 2: Second Time's the Charm Impeachment 2: The Chamber of Lies Impeachment 2: The Chamber of the House Impeachment 2: Mocking Don Impeachment 2: Bye, Bye, Bye Impeachment 2: Congress Strikes Back Impeachment 2: Attack of the Votes Impeachment 2: New Prez Impeachment 2: Impeach Harder (Prompt (unintentionally) by David Kleeman) CNN

Will we finally find out what happened to Amira? Wait have you been lighting the fires the whole time, Mike? Or just no? Yikes Natalie, if you haven't unpacked then I think you and Mike aren't gonna work Natalie's mug is the size of her face Mike, clear out drawers for her Did Mike just wipe off Natalie's kiss? Mike, where are you going to put your clothes that you cleared out? The amount of solo cups in Jovi and Yara's apartment is insane Yeah before, Jovi, Yara wasn't living with you Jovi, has Yara met any of your friends yet? Cause that would've been helpful to her Yes, news about Amira! ANDREW! STOP GOOGLING! CALL A LAWYER! Why would you think your daughter wants to take a separate car on an hour long drive, Rebecca? Why do you want to pressure Zied when he's just had a super long trip and will probably not be at his best Wait, Rebecca, did you expect them to take a separate car when you don't have your own car? Rebecca, you don't know Zied...

Boy oh boy am I happy for a distraction this week. I don't know how they make a decision of whom to chop because they don't know each other I guess you have to go on first impressions but that's harsh Wow it doesn't seem like there is a lot of discussion time So it seems like it'll be Elliott or Joey Jay Wait people voted Utica...I missed that...maybe I should drink my coffee Sorry, Elliott...this was harsh It's harsh because entrance looks aren't usually judged this way You have to know the Porkchopped queens are coming back...they aren't just having six queens Is Tina Burner always going to dress in fire colors? Wait so not even Elliott is gone? A runway show with two looks doesn't feel like a mini challenge Kandy Muse talking about how she doesn't want to go home first let's you know that they know that the queens know that no one went home Gottmik's look is fun but it feels like the boobs are at her waist Whoa Kandy Muse looks amazing...

CW: Pet death, dog attack Your tag hangs off my bloated wrist and I wish instead it brought my fingertips out to pet your soft, thin fur. I see your blood on my hands, dripping, dry. I fear losing him as I lost you. I wish you back, but magic is not real and life is not fair. Yet I have him. He has warmth, your curly tail. (Prompt by me)

"He had an inexplicable hatred for Johnny Cash," my dad said as he took a long swig from his bottle. "There has to be other things you can tell me," I said between bites of pretzels. It felt odd to be at my grandfather's place. I hadn't been there since I was a kid and I was almost thirty now. Yet it hadn't changed much. Things were still out of time, just more so now. His TV with a bulging screen, his shag carpet, his wood paneling, faded photos strewn about as an excuse for decoration, plants that I swear were dying the last time I saw them but are still somehow dying now. The green of the room also stood out. Not in brightness or vibrancy but in mundanity. It had been a happy green when I was a child, I was sure of it, but years of dust and neglect had faded it to a sad backdrop. "He really hated Johnny Cash." "Thanks, Dad." I knew that my dad and my grandpa had had a falling out when I was a kid, but I never knew why. It didn'...

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I feel like this season is fizzling. Brooks is rude Horseback riding looks fun Shahmazing, Shahbulous, Shah bomb Hip hop and golf theme Omg Jen should not invite Mary, Whitney Mary doesn't know how many homes she owns... Heather's family has a Valentine's Day Party? Wow it does sound like Billy and Heather shouldn't have been together Billy and Heather seem to be okay divorced parents "We're Christmas!" Whitney is going to sleep and fall if she wears footies over her heels Wait is it Mary's bedroom or Mary and her husband's bedroom? High-end hoarder is a great phrase I think it's fair for Jen to not invite Mary to her husband's birthday party I don't think Lisa and Meredith are literally scared of Jen PENGUINS preview Seth and Meredith seem to be doing better Brooks, you are ruining the mood Man now I want sushi So why isn't Sarah a housewife? Wow after 10 years, Whitney's in-laws still have Justin and his ex-wife's wedding ...

I'm excited to keep going with this season! Oh cool, don't wake Julia up and say bye It's ridiculous to put Julia up to this much work right away What did Brandon's family do before Julia got there? No one told Julia when she had to get up I'm getting annoyed that people are thinking Julia is a slacker Julia is not being a princess right now Stephanie should be on the Real Housewives So how are you engaged if no one has been proposed to? The cousins' pause says a lot This poor other woman is just here Stephanie...how many people are you supporting now? WHAT Stephanie got him a job but is paying his wages? And he doesn't know... That rug isn't the size you wanted, huh Yara? Jovi is getting a beer...cause he is always drinking New Orleans is "a nasty village" Jovi thinks he can fix everything with gifts Aha Mike works at a construction supply company Why are you setting off a firework during the day? Now it's more like a horror movie because ...

The perfect way to kick off a new year. I love that Kandy Muse has a whole look Joey Jay is beautiful I'm so curious for the twist I LOVE Ru's look--she's like a sparkly flower This new Judges' panel is hilarious Wow they're making them all lip sync? I kinda love it "Call Me Maybe" is a great lip sync song (in my opinion...well all of this stuff is in my opinion) I think both of them had fun, but I enjoyed Kandy Muse a little more Wow is Ru really eliminating this many queens? Dnali comes in on skates and that's amazing LaLa Ri has legs for days I don't think we should keep making fun of Nancy Kerrigan Yes, the class and the ass was the line I do feel bad that they may not have lip sync outfits on I thought they both did good Are those getting Porkchopped going to get another chance? Okay given that there is a little lounge set up, I believe there will be Symone's dress of photos is so cool I love how many queens think they're the first one...

What hijinks will they get into this time? Lol Robert Jr. just uses his mom's money for gifts and didn't ask Jen is a good mom Okay so Whitney likes roleplay I'm glad Heather has her business and that it gives her such fulfillment Heather is one of my favorites How did we miss this outfit of Jen's and her being fed by her assistant? I thought Meredith sold jewelry...why would she stock a sweat suit? Oof Brooks is still hurt about the fashion show Skunking is a word? Seth seems to really be ready to do some work Lisa needs some boundaries Justin is supportive of Whitney and it's nice Um, Whitney's dad, I don't think you get to decide if you have a roommate in sober living No, Whitney, your dad was being manipulative when he held things he chose to pay for against you Whitney, you are my favorite and so strong He needs better hair to work in a salon I get that it's confusing, Jen, but it's also not your business Ah poor Heather "Snowmobiling is li...

These aren't exactly resolutions, but here we go. Spend more time with my nieces and nephews Wear a bikini Go swimming Start a novel Read more Have a birthday party Find a new way to relax Continue Hoban's training Dye my hair Get my hair cut Wear sunscreen more Try Match.com or eHarmony Move Continue my trivia game Continue this blog (Prompt by me) "spiaggia dei conigli lampedusa carmen fiano sicilia" by shots of carmen fiano