Fifteen Minutes of Scrawl

Looks like a Ramona heavy episode. So we get to meet Bershan I want to go to a speakeasy Ooh a mixology class is fun This is a great event from Eboni I'm sorry Bershan went through all of that I do think Eboni is on the payroll to teach about Black America (not that she should be, I just think that's what Bravo is doing) I feel for Victoria It's nuts to have a consultant for high school applications If you listen to what your kid wants, Leah, then you won't make a mistake Oops Ramona wants to avoid politics...shocker Of course Ramona doesn't want to be educated Do you really not care about party politics, Eboni? Ramona, you wanted to get to know Eboni well but don't want her to share her feelings? This is a super uncomfortable moment It got better Next time Sonja sees the dating coach? Next time we go to Salem Next time Ramona is told she's what's wrong in the world Next time should be good Can't wait! (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of New York C...

 So excited to have  Drag Race  back! Wow so Serena was sent home by everyone Yara picked Trinity I love discussion of the trade Ball time! Jiggly, you knew a sewing challenge was going to happen I think Yara won't do well just because she is being shown as so confident "testicle difficulties" Jiggly is so pretty I thought Ru would wear blue (that said, she looks fabulous) Blue Betta Werk Ra'Jah is really serving a character Kylie looks great Eureka is serving camp Jan looks like Minnie Mouse I love Jiggly's vest dress thing Silky looks so good Scarlet's silhouette is unique A'Keria is serving story Pandora is also serving a great character Yara loves her boobies Ginger's makeup is a little Ronald McDonald Trinity's crossing guard look is a little too accurate  Blue Jean Babies Ra'Jah looks impeccable  Kylie has such confidence Eureka's dress is beautiful Jan's look is so intricate Jiggly is adorable Silky's fringe is fun Scarlet ha...

So excited to have Drag Race  back! Yay A'Keria! A'Keria looks fabulous Jiggly looks great Jan is back!  Ra'Jahlooks like perfection Ginger Minj is back again? I'm glad to see Yara Sofia again Silk Nutmeg Ganache is doing a Cookie Monster thing? I liked Pandora Boxx when she was first on it I love Scarlet's hat Okay I didn't remember Serena ChaCha until the clips I had also forgotten Kylie Sonique Love I'm glad for Trinity to get another chance Eureka is back and hopefully more woke I may have only just noticed it but the opening song now says "May the best drag queen win," which is great I love Miss Piggy Yay for the library! I love the variety show Silky is strong Whales are not fish The rules should have been explained at this point Ru looks great Jan can really sing Pandora is adorable Jiggly is doing great Kylie can also really sing Ra'Jah's act had me so tense but it worked out so well A'Keria can really dance Oh no Trinity is con...

Not sure what's on tap for this time! Oh my god they have Daniel scraping cardboard off the floor There should've been groceries I'm stressed out watching this grocery shopping Wait was Ronald saying the total was $50 or what he couldn't pay was $50? Becky is a drama queen Natalie has a friend! So is Natalie getting a nose job? Natalie just wants to put her friend into an awkward situation Lots of surgery this season Mylah is too cute So Jovi is delayed again SO YARA HAS TO MOVE ON HER OWN WITH A BABY? Yara is the one who has to live in the apartment year round so she should have a bigger say Aha the goofballs are back Angela's looks are not the worst thing about her I wonder if Michael and Angela are really done Brandon and Julia are matching If the apartment doesn't say how much it costs, it costs too much I hope Jovi is okay with the new place I would be shaken up too if I was Libby Being a dance instructor is a great idea for Julia Julia...you didn't pre...

If only. Have your mom edit your cover letters Do summer internships Write down the work you do at summer camp so you can spin it into experience You need a job where you get to talk to people Working from home is great Make sure your job values you Don't be afraid to try out different kinds of internships when you're young You can always change jobs Invest in some work clothes Keep track of the tasks you do at each job for your resume Make a LinkedIn early Use your LinkedIn as your complete resume At your age (and for a while), your resume should really only be one page Don't be afraid to reach out to people to ask if they want an intern Network (Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco) "Weird people waiting in a queue" by Slon Pics

It's nice to dream. Singing. Mostly I think I'd sing to myself to be honest Cooking. I'd throw elaborate dinner parties Driving. I'd ask people to go on road trips with me Nail art. I'd do all my friends' nails Painting. I'd decorate my home Guitar. I'd entertain my friends (and my dog, let's be real) Hair styling. I'd look fabulous Dog training. I'd make Hoban the most well-trained dog Plant care. I'd get trickier plants to take care of and maybe even grow some food Bookbinding. I'd make people journals Swimming. I'd swim off the Point if I knew I was a strong swimmer Volleyball. I'd join a league Speed reading. I'd get through my to-read pile Self-defense. I'd teach my friends Filmmaking. I'd make the two short films I've written (Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco) "ah cricket 20121.jpg" by Owen Lucas

Okay finally time to talk about Erika and Tom's divorce Kyle's impression of Kathy is great Finally we're going to talk about Erika's divorce So she says that he pushed her out...but I do wonder if it has to do with the lawsuits against him Wait he never let you have feelings, Erika? It was 22 years... The divorce could get vicious, Lisa, but the fact is that they didn't have a prenup  I'm glad this Kyle and Dorit thing is buried because it was boring Maybe I should get a dating coach Ah Garcelle, I feel you Wow did Erika not warn Tom about her leaving? Mammograms are a good idea, Sutton I don't like that they keep showing her mammogram Erika didn't leave a note? That's harsh Now I want dumplings Well that was personal, Erika I'm done with this coat business Sutton makes a good point about the word manic Seems soon for a dating coach for Erika Next time Garcelle talks to her kids Next time we haven't let go of the coat incident Should be good...

I'm using Google Docs to write it so it's not published, but you can read my draft here.: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGHYTW1CKsMHmOSBZuwnEl3eP2unSVoQ2gU1_SWIMPM/edit?usp=sharing  This section starts at Chapter 8 and ends with: “And you disagree?” Also, what should I call the coffee shop? (Prompt by Emily Kleeman) "Woman making her dog sit up - Deland" by Florida Memory

To be honest, I'm listing some tasks that maybe shouldn't go to an assistant, but they are all tasks I'd like help with. Meal planning Grocery shopping Vacuuming Scheduling Cleaning up my inbox Watering my plants Training Hoban Grooming Hoban Decorating Finding new TV shows to watch Filing maintenance requests with the building Prompting me to write Creating writing prompts Watching Hoban while I workout Encouraging me to practice self-care (Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco) "Clipboard" by Sean pyle

Now that the world is opening up, maybe these will be possible. Galway: I miss Ireland and all my friends New Orleans: It's supposed to be great fun and there are alligators there Athens: I really want to see Greece and the Acropolis Museum Florence: It's supposed to be beautiful and I want to see David Florida: Not gonna lie, this is mostly for alligators Paris: Museums and lots of Atlas Obscura places Belize: Honestly, this is because my dad spoke so highly of it Hawai'i: It's supposed to be beautiful Canada: I want to explore more of where my dad is from Marrakesh: Another place my dad spoke highly of Croatia: It's supposed to be beautiful Scotland: I want to see all of the UK Wales: I want to see all of the UK Santorini: I really want to see Greece and it's supposed to be beautiful Petra: It looks astounding (Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco) "08" by thecmn

RV trip time! Lol so Charlie refuses to go on the RV Ha everything fell out of the fridge Wait did Charlie not take his kid? Becky...Andrei didn't pick out the RV Also, Becky, you are complaining That smoothie sounds nasty, Angela NO! DO NOT ADD GRAPE JELLY I don't think Michael is doing anything Skyla sounds right I do think Michael loves Angela So Natalie has a pet rat Mike doesn't talk to Natalie kindly Tiffany and kids are on their way! Tiffany...what is your job? Tiffany...how long does Daniel think you're going for? Ronald...do you know how to build a room? Ronald plans to have Tiffany stay for six months when she wouldn't agree to three...cool So Ronald's plan is to force Tiffany to do stuff...cool Yara is experiencing her first hurricane I get that Yara wants her own space but I also get that it's going to be hard for her to be on her own I love it when Kalani and Asuelu are having fun Kalani...wait until after your trip to tell him Angela...you'...

I'm using Google Docs to write it so it's not published, but you can read my draft here.: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGHYTW1CKsMHmOSBZuwnEl3eP2unSVoQ2gU1_SWIMPM/edit?usp=sharing  This section starts at “ She started with her confusion over Huxley not showing up and went all the way through to her sleepless night.” and ends with: “Her laughter stopped when she saw a distinct figure waiting for her outside Sit and Stay: Detective Taylor.” Also, what should I call the coffee shop? (Prompt by Emily Kleeman) "Woman making her dog sit up - Deland" by Florida Memory

I'm finally breaking into my box of prompts. Ability to be honest Shared kindness Shared trust Some similar taste in jokes The ability to tell when someone is joking Some shared interests Shared experiences Shared values Shared morals The ability to communicate Respect of boundaries Mutual respect Affection Understanding Room to grow (Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco) "sargent_conrad_reine_ormand_1906" posted by Art Gallery ErgsArt - by ErgSap

Time to talk about Erika and Tom's divorce It's election day! This Dorit vs. Kyle thing seems lame Erika is a private person, Kyle Poor Crystal So are you good or are you done? So Sutton has a store So Harry got into gardening I love Sutton's dress That bag is too expensive Lol same dress Garcelle! Are you saying she should wait until he dies? I guess next episode we'll talk to Erika about her divorce I hate getting no "next time on"s Not much happened this episode Looking forward to another (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills  Bravo Promotional image source

Time for an election party. Leah shouldn't be here I feel so bad for Lu's daughter and niece Sonja being naked wasn't really a thing So who judged? Leah wins the pageant and it is definitely rigged  See? Oh poor Leah (this is genuine and not sarcasm) Oh poor Eboni (also genuine) Oop Eboni has a sister Huh Heather is trying Here is Eboni having to be an educator again Sonja is a thrifty lady I hope Ramona is actually learning Sonja does need to learn to stand up for herself Yay voting! Did none of the ladies do mail in? You can bring your dog in to vote? That was a dumb shaped building that they showed I love that JFK showed up Ramona is scared...cool... These dogs are hilarious Eboni speaks it plain Wow Sonja is going off Next time Lu talks to her daughter about drinking Next time Eboni has her Harlem party Next time we meet another of Ramona's friends Next time we see Ramona's vertigo Next time Ramona gets educated Next time looks pretty good Can't wait! (Promp...

  I'm trying to do some self-compassion and self-love exercises so why not share? I own pretty dresses I'm creative I take a lot of photos I write letters (tell me if you want one!) I'm working on reading more I'm in therapy I'm getting back out there with dating I have friends all over I have good balance I'm not in as bad shape as I thought I walk a lot I earned my bachelor's degree I play D&D I run a D&D game I'm a work in progress (Prompt by me) "Holly" by James

I went to Madison this weekend! A college friend I hadn't seen in a while A town with troll statues The UW Madison arboretum The National Mustard Museum A hotel pool with fun stuff for kids Plum cider A giant moon to pose in An astronaut balloon A lot of traffic Color changing lemonade Scattergories Rocket ship fruit skewers Ate a delicious berry danish Ate indoors A space-themed baby shower (Prompt by me)

I couldn't watch live this time. I want Libby and Andrei to go on this family reunion trip because it's such a bad idea Mike...do you do anything for your mom? Mike, you know Mommie Dearest  is dark, right? Natalie...was that the best way to do that? "Give her $5,000 and send her back to fucking Ukraine" WOW "Sex shop oh oh no babies" This song is cute I love it when Kalani and Asuelu are having fun Angela is home! "Here comes sexy Memaw, oh yeah" Yeah I don't think Natasha understands Angela's life Angela is still smoking I love that the doctor recommended something without knowing if it's legal Of course Betty did something for the wedding even though she was asked not to Betty, they asked you not to Tiffany's mom really hates Ronald Yeah how do you know what to pack if you don't know where you're going, Asuelu Kalani, I think this is romantic Libby, you do have an attitude Andrei didn't go behind your back, Becky Thei...

And still in Tahoe... This house is beautiful Sutton is being perhaps overly sensitive but when you are overly sensitive it doesn't help when people tell you that you are I love this bad boat ride montage It's so hard not to try and read between the lines every time Erika talks about Tom This boat ride is beautiful Crystal, I like you, but you shouldn't call people crazy Sutton's face roller looks like a vibrator Lol Door-it What is this story, Lisa??? I missed a season I think Game night is fun Poor Lisa in the pool by herself Sutton, Crystal can be naked in her room Sutton the creepy part is that she was naked Also, I don't think you waited for a "come in" after you knocked which makes knocking pointless Finally out of Tahoe Election day is also Erika and Tom divorce day No next time ons? I guess next time will mostly be about the divorce I'll just have to wait and see (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills  Bravo Promotional image sourc...

I'm using Google Docs to write it so it's not published, but you can read my draft here.: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGHYTW1CKsMHmOSBZuwnEl3eP2unSVoQ2gU1_SWIMPM/edit?usp=sharing  This section starts at “The next morning Ivy awoke to several missed calls.” and ends with: “And so Ivy started to let everything out.” Also, what should I call the coffee shop? (Prompt by Emily Kleeman) "Woman making her dog sit up - Deland" by Florida Memory

Costume party time! Who knew Sonja would be this woke? LU! EBONI. DID. NOT. SAY. THAT. Lu's daughter is on Eboni's side Heather also seems to have listened Eboni does not have to meet you halfway, Lu Leah's popsicle matches her robe Poor Eboni...she shouldn't have to be in this educator role Seriously, Eboni also talked about her grandmother dying I'm loving Sonja Heather is trying though, Leah Welp then Heather commented about Eboni being articulate Ramona...have you never had a Black friend before? The hula hooping is fun I love that Sonja loves fishing I love this relationship between Sonja and Eboni Election party coming! Ah Leah isn't going to vote...cool Ah so Leah will vote but just wants some attention Leah needs to go home I thought Leah was going to do a Carrie "What the duck?" And Leah throws some roses Next time the pageant happens Next time Sonja gets naked Next time Eboni reveals a possible sister Next time Heather is still here Next time...

Still in Tahoe... You should see color Sutton, I don't care Kathy is hilarious This railroad biking thing looks fun I'm sorry for your losses, Sutton and Crystal So race is coming up again Chug, chug, chug It was a prank!  Wait I'm confused It was just a joke... What a cliffhanger ending Next time we go on a boat Next time we have a good time Next time Crystal and Sutton talk Next time the news drops about Erika and Tom's divorce (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills  Bravo Promotional image source

 Lake Tahoe time! Two southern gals Sutton's interview look is wild Oop This poor server Seems like Rob never did another movie as good as The Lion King I love how light pink and dark pink both showed up as purple I love that Crystal's brother is a pop star in China Poor Garcelle Why does this house exist? Lol bears Poor Kyle...burning the salmon I don't think Kim tortured you, Lisa Erika...play the game! Garcelle is getting misty eyed Lisa, you can't promise that Garcelle opening up to you won't backfire? You should listen to Crystal, Sutton (and Kyle) Next time they chug alcohol Next time there is a fight Next time looks good Can't wait! (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills  Bravo Promotional image source

I love me some Real Housewives. Loving this dramatic opening There are too many housewives So Kyle got some work done No car should cost that much I'm behind on this show Garcelle is beautiful You all have to check each other because that is the show So Kyle is a goldfish He directed The Lion King ??? Yes, the group does dress loudly Lol none of them know what a BBQ is Yikes to Kathy's dental work I love them all opening up about COVID time Next time the issue of race comes up Next time we go to Lake Tahoe Next time they have to move their own suitcases Next time trust comes up I'm surprised we didn't get a "This season on" Not a very exciting opening episode Still going to keep watching though (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills  Bravo Promotional image source

Feuds abound this episode.  Natalie is working out with the wood Wow this is a conversation they're having in front of Trish Since we didn't see Trish call Natalie a hooker, I'm sorta doubting it happened Tiffany doesn't mention that Ronald stole from his mom It looks like Tiffany's dad is married...he should talk to his wife Angela, you need to stop smoking Angela has been smoking since she was 13??? No, this contract is to remove liability  Chuck...why don't you talk to your kids? Does Jovi's mom live in a safer place? Jovi leaving really sucks Julia got her paperwork! I think Betty has had too much wine I don't see how this party is for keeping them at the farm Yacht time for Libby and Andrei Wait...where is their baby? I thought they didn't use babysitters "Ahoy, bitches!" RV trip is a terrible idea Becky doesn't know what two-faced means Oh that's scary for Kalani and Asuelu That was a weird way to say that, Asuelu Can't th...

I'm using Google Docs to write it so it's not published, but you can read my draft here.: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGHYTW1CKsMHmOSBZuwnEl3eP2unSVoQ2gU1_SWIMPM/edit?usp=sharing  This section starts at “Ivy hadn’t been sure what else to say.” and ends with: “Still, she barely got any sleep.” (Prompt by Emily Kleeman) "Woman making her dog sit up - Deland" by Florida Memory

This poor model. Heather wants to hear more for her podcast for sure Sonja doesn't know who Tupac is "There's no goddamn contest so fuck you" Leah, how do you know that Ramona is getting laid so much Ramona and this feather is too much Ramona, do you really not want to be in the press? Why are you on this show? "What's better than food and nude?" I get hangry too, Ramona So Garth doesn't even get to stay for the food he made? Luann...Sonja doesn't have to like every guy I feel so bad for this model Ramona...you're supposed to paint more than his penis Ramona is into Alfredo Sonja is not a talented painter (though neither am I) Leah...go home Eboni is a good friend Ramona, just let Leah be right now...seriously Degrees do make people more educated... Eboni didn't even equate education to intelligence...calm down Lu Eboni didn't say that you don't have an education, Lu... Welp Eboni is making a good point Who knew Sonja would be mor...

I'm using Google Docs to write it so it's not published, but you can read my draft here.: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGHYTW1CKsMHmOSBZuwnEl3eP2unSVoQ2gU1_SWIMPM/edit?usp=sharing  This section starts at “911 what is your emergency?” and ends with: “Oh.” I also added in the green highlighted section.  (Prompt by Emily Kleeman) "Woman making her dog sit up - Deland" by Florida Memory

Seems like a good time to reflect. I honestly can't believe I made it to 1,000 If you read my blog, I'll love you forever (even if you just read some of the posts) I want to keep this blog up (let's make it to 2,000 huh?) I'm glad that I let myself do a mix of kinds of writing, it helps me not give up I want to keep writing my cozy mystery I like having a mix of my prompts and others I have a box of prompts from a friend I haven't even opened yet...oops! I think my favorite writing has come out of being prompt by others I'm glad I'm trying my hand at poetry and songs Flickr remains a dear friend of this blog I should do some random public domain searches on Flickr for prompts (or have people submit them) If you have favorite posts, let me know! I'll consider sprucing them up and submitting them I need to submit more of my work even to just be in the practice of it I should continue to be kind to myself when I fall behind in posts otherwise I'll never...

It's a beautiful day out and I felt inspired. Softly summer snow lazily drifts through the air, clustering in fluff. Towering ancient stretches its limbs over all, beautiful, wary. Amber colored eyes, kohl lined, curious, alert, regard me with love. Gray and filled with ice, remnants of celebrations, dutifully stands. Dirty paw printed top with matching benches stands sturdy, and well-loved. (Prompt by me)