Fifteen Minutes of Scrawl

We could all use a little dose of summer now. The smell of sunscreen Brings me to the feel of warmth On my slatered skin. Freckles bloom and glow As the sunlight empowers And brightens the world. Damp, cool grittiness Has never been so welcome As it's in summer. Light glints off the sea But shades protect squinting eyes From hating the show. Cicada chorus Balmy nights with fireflies Fresh and sweet berries. (Prompt by Kimisha Cassidy) "Brunette putting sunscreen on her shoulder" by Skeyndor

Wedding time! So Sumit has come around Please don't marry Steven, Alina Capturing feral cats seems like a bad idea Puppy looks so cute Corey and Evelin's venue looks great Raul shows up! Truffles gets a dress Hannah's dress is gorgeous This wedding is beautiful Bini welds? Ari, if the lawyer said go, then go Ari you kinda do need to have a plan right this second Oooh Jenny and Sumit are defying the astrologer Puppy had the rings! Aw Armando's dad has come around a lot Armando and Kenny are so sweet Yes, Jenny, they would work with Indian brides as it is India Jenny looks beautiful "Cats are people, we know that"--Steven Steven and Aliya have a gorgeous wedding venue Raul is a drama queen Puppy is chasing the lights Did Sumit say they were like gods? 5,000 wedding guests??? Next time is the tell all! (Prompt by me) 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way  TLC Promotional image source

These are in no particular order. More comprehensive sex education that dealt with consent More critical race theory More Indigenous history More mental health issues discussed in health class More non-sports games in PE More mental health support More creative writing opportunities More trust between admin, teachers, and students More computer programming opportunities More outdoor time Recess all throughout More practical skills being taught More opportunities to interact with the community More opportunities to interact with animals More chances to give anonymous feedback (Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco) "Up!" by Eric Bartholomew.   Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

These are in no particular order. Singing--not enough confidence and I don't know where to start Cooking--I know some basics but learning more seems overwhelming Sewing--I guess the opportunity doesn't really present itself and also cost of entry Dancing--pure lack of talent Computer programming--I don't know where to start and it seems overwhelmin Dog training--I guess I am learning this a bit to be fair, but I haven't fully immersed myself because of all of the conflicting advice Hair styling--fear of experimentation Dog grooming--unwilling dogs Drawing--lack of talent Baking--Again, I know some basics, but more seems overwhelming Jewelry making--cost of entry Film editing--I actually have a project in mind for this Cocktail making--cost of entry Nail art--I'm already bad at basic nail painting How to be more politicall engaged--I am working on this, but mostly I guess I get overwhelmed (Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco) "sewing" by Dagmar Luhringova

These are in no particular order. How to make tuna spaghetti How to be a good friend How to document time with photos How to keep memories alive How to travel well How to save money How to fold clothes How to do laundry How to wrap gifts How to make the bed  How to find value in everyday objects How to appreciate academia How to stay politically aware How to stick with something How to read (Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco) "Camera" by Yu-Chan Chen

I know I'm a few days late with these, but I'm still thankful. There is no particular order to these! My family My friends My dog The vaccine and booster Zoom etc. Being able to check audiobooks out from the public library Podcasts TV shows My stuffed animals Days off Books Audiobooks Metal hairbrushes Baths Candles (Prompt by me)

Dear Owner of the Pit Bull My Dog Barks At, I'd like to start by saying sorry. I have absolutely no idea why my dog (Hoban) barks at your beautiful pit bull. Your dog is so well behaved and seems to pay a great deal of attention to you which is something I envy. How did you train your dog so well? Do you have any tips? Anyways, sorry again that you now cross the street when you see us. I am working on training with my dog and we have made some great progress. If you can imagine his reaction to your dog but every time there was a jogger, bicycle, skateboard, or nearby car then you can begin to imagine how life was for me. Recently, he's gotten a little more reactive to dogs and I'm taking some more precautions with him now. He's no longer going to greet random dogs he meets as he can sometimes be reactive in those scenarios (for the life of me I can't tell a pattern though) and I don't want him to start fearing dogs (my dog trainer said that this could happen if ...

Time to delve into unsavory activities. They're making Jen seem unhinged Meredith hired a P.I.? Wow they're already talking about visiting Jen in prison Harsh, Mary Mary...why did you ask Whitney to make you an egg if you didn't trust her? Lisa is such a rumor tease Dog sledding looks fun White Claws are necessary for dog sledding apparently The ice skating outfits look ridiculous I hope Heather and her sister can reconnect Jen appears! Jen is sticking with the sick story, huh? These outfits are hilarious Wow is this unsanitary for COVID Cheese porn Shot ski! Did Mary skip the cheers? Just have a whole s'more Mary is just sleeping through this confrontation Whitney is also a gossip tease Welp there it is Next time we talk about and to Mary Next time Heather and her sister make up Next time looks good Can't wait! (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City  Bravo Promotional image source

Still afraid of some of these! Some of these are from different ages also. Unwrapped mummies (specifically being in my closet) The dark Spiders Heights Being in trouble Death People being mad at me People thinking I was a boy Being made fun of People not coming to my parties People not liking me Doing badly in school Not getting into a good high school or college Deep water Sharks in a swimming pool (Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco) "Mummy" by Kim Siever

 Time for Sumit to be hesitant to get married (still). Steven is not ready to get married Is it safe for a one year old to be on a camel? Is it just your pride that is keeping you from Ethiopia, Ari? To go easily back and forth, Bini, it's probably best for you to get US citizenship Money is how the conversation took a left turn, Ellie Ellie was trying to say, from what she understood, that he needed money because tourism stopped because of COVID and now tourism is going to stop again Ellie and Victor shouldn't be together Kenny isn't fully expressing what I thought was Taylor's point...I thought her point was that if Kenny has this new young family, he won't be able to realistically travel that much so they will always have to come to Mexico but they're starting families so they can't travel that much COVID would really prevent people coming to Corey and Evelin's wedding Corey's brother is attractive Sumit!  At least he's coming clean I don'...

To be fair, I guess I don't know if people know this about me, but it's something I've noticed about me and I've never heard anyone comment on.  Anyways, here it goes: You can usually tell how well I'm doing by how many photos I'm posting online. I love to take photos (of my friends, of my dog, of my neighborhood, of things I just find interesting or beautiful or funny) and I love to share the photos on Instagram and/or (usually and) Facebook. The better my mood is, generally, the more photos I take and share. Now this isn't a perfect rule, but it's a pretty good rule of thumb.  The sharing part is key, though. Just because I take a lot of photos, doesn't mean I'm doing well. It's the sharing that is the real measure. If photos are like a week or more late in going up, it probably means I've been struggling to find the energy to do it. Now I don't really edit my photos except for bits on Instagram but I do usually take more than I pos...

I've only had one previous relationship so I'm including previous dates as well. I need things to move slowly--not just physically. I've had guys while texting be like "you could be my girlfriend" and um, my dude(?), we have not even met in person yet I'm slow to develop deep feelings I know I've developed feelings when I actually miss someone I can get a little weirded out when someone's feelings outpace my own Being in a relationship is a very serious thing to me (but I'm in no rush to get there) Small gestures are best for me when I'm not in a relationship. Big gestures outside of a relationship freak me out Similar sense of humor is something that's very important to me I do not stand for submarining I need more confidence I'm fine with mutual ghosting I like compliments and can get bummed if I've put in an effort and receive no compliments I need to prep and psych myself up for dates sometimes I like first dates to be something...

Since I'm on the apps (Hinge and Match to be specific), I guess I spend a fair amount of time thinking about this, but I still think this post will help me think some things out. Firstly, my ideal romantic relationship would be supportive. With everything going on with my dad I often wish I had a partner to support me in it. That doesn't mean that I don't have a great support system as is--I do and I'm very grateful for it--but it would be so nice to have someone to visit my dad with, someone to share my daily stress about it with, and someone to help me keep it together sometimes. I would also just appreciate support with day to day things sometimes like walking Hoban or cooking dinner. Doing those things alone can make me feel lonely so I often call people during them or play a podcast or audiobook. I, of course, also have minor frustrations that I would like support in and just have someone to listen to every little thing. I, of course again, would return all of this...

These are in no particular order. Some of these are just different levels than what I have. Confidence Visual artistry Musical A higher level of spontaneity More vulnerability In tune with their body A high level of self-love More political awareness Bubbliness A higher level of activity Neat Flashier More adventurous More flexible More worldly (Prompt provided by Amelia Sacco) "Ibanez guitar" by freestocks.org

My earliest memory takes place in what I refer to as the 1700 building. Unsurprisingly, that's its street number. It's a large, mostly white, very rectangular apartment building that I still live near today. I spent my early childhood there (though I'm not sure exactly how many years). It was a friendly building from what I remember. We had friends in the building and the employees of the building were kind. Perhaps this is because I was a very cute child (yes, I can say that), but I remember the people there pleasantly. The top floor (at least I think it was the top floor, but now I'm not sure why I think that at all) had a party room that I had many a party in. It wasn't a particularly remarkable room, but it fit large groups of children well enough and to me always had a festive air to it (perhaps that's because it was simply called the party room and every time I went in there it was decorated, but still). Anyways, my earliest memory takes place in the eleva...

Arresting time? Why is calling Stu fine but calling Jen bad? Okay, it wasn't a SWAT team Heather...they lied to you Jennie...how are you not stressed out? So...we're just going to Vail? Why was it NYPD? Lisa, you are mic'ed This is actually a fascinating character study So Stu is charged too Jennie is so emotionless about this Whitney is a motherly figure Whitney thought Jen had a sugar daddy? Okay, did they need that big of a gun for this? Meredith...you're NOT surprised? Did you call the cops? I mean...I think everyone knows a little about money laundering from TV, Lisa A fun game of Marco Polo Meredith greets Mary from the tub...that's a move Mary...you didn't believe your husband? "I just waited quietly" I hope they tipped the driver well I still don't get why Homeland Security was there for fraud and money laundering These ladies can compartmentalize Meredith is so happy Wait investigated since 2012? Mary never saw anything good in Jen? Steali...

Time for Sumit to be hesitant to get married. Sumit is looking for excuses to not get married Dear god, Sumit is the same age as my brother "You can get married. No big deal." Why on earth does Evelin think Corey should be planning the wedding? Evelin, you are not over the Jenny situation Evelin wants an out I'm so glad that Armando's dad came So Bini and Ari's mom are gonna chat...cool? This poor translator Lying a lot is a bad plan, Biniyam It would be hard to know how to help someone deal with that kind of trauma Oh Kenny's daughter Cassidy has a pregnancy bump! KENNY DO YOU NOT KNOW HOW TO SAY TWO? Of course Sumit is now scared of actually getting married Jenny's hair matches the stone behind her Sumit, you should have other people in your life besides Jenny Ari's mom is on Biniyam's side It's good that Jenny and Sumit are going to a lawyer Did we see Evelin and Corey meet with the wedding planner? (Guess not) I can't believe Evelin wan...

I have another session coming up Friday! I don't think my party reads my blog. If you do--STOP IT! I'm going to copy and paste a lot of my last posts so I can build on it. Journey to the capital Giant snake attack Beasts so they can't be charmed or reasoned with They're hungry so they want to eat the players Nothics can help in the fight against them Strix (in  Ekphrastic Beasts ) attack (1 blonde, 1 redhead) They want to destroy all humans and elves etc. because of how the country has treated them, so they can't be reasoned with Could be a cause that they group looks into If they charm them, have them come after them an hour later Nothics can help in the fight against them but can also be turned to join the Strix with a DC18 persuasion check Town of Limisteer Large town, like Baile Has almost everything you want because of the closeness to the capital Have them stumble across a pet shop, Snookums & Company Pets are not trained for combat  a bat, a cat, a crab, ...

Arresting time? I would love to get a mani/pedi Oooh Heather has a rebel niece Snowshoeing doesn't seem fun It is really pretty out there though I wonder if Stu is going to get arrested too Mary is very particular Did Jen rent a Vespa specifically for her arrival at the Italian cooking class? Mary wasn't even speaking Italian...she was just doing an accent Mary...you can't be that mad that Whitney didn't show up looking ridiculous Jennie's kids are great Yeah Whitney, you could've called back Lisa, don't throw your kids under the bus Lisa, you know the rules of the show...you're supposed to invite everyone to events Have we seen Jennie gossip, Mary? Well this escalated (and repeated itself) quickly Whitney...why have you donated to Mary's church? We're talking about Mary at Mary's event? I thought Mary's congregation thought she spoke for God? What is Whitney wiping her face with? I didn't think I'd see Whitney and Mary fall apart...

Time for Ari and Biniyam to have a fight (again). Jenny must be loving this astrologer Ari's mom is a good mom Truffles is still alive??? Poor Armando Awww Kenny really loves his family Corey, you could've looked up how to say this stuff Corey is bad at surprises I can't believe Evelin said yes (well I can, but they shouldn't be together) Aw a doggo has followed Jenny and Sumit's parents Whoa this conversation is going so well Oof not as well as I thought Kenny is good with kids Kenny is making good points Alina with the cats is adorable Steven sucks Aw Sumit is so happy Avi is so cute Is Ari's mom making a hedgehog cheep? Ari and Bini are just saying how bad the other one looks "My hands are slimy"--Cooper is adorable I really want Armando's dad to come YAY!!! I love how much Kenny's kids love Armando and Hannah Holi looks so pretty Ugh Sumit...are you ready to get married? Things aren't moving quickly...you've been together like 10 ye...

Reunion time! How was this whole reunion not about Erika? Huh why didn't Erika wear water proof mascara that day? To be fair, Tom has been declared incompetent so idk what answers Erika could get out of him Erika, you did threaten Sutton It's rare to mention the other franchises Sutton hired security? Huh Lisa has some remorse I wonder if Sutton and Erika can ever make up When Erika says the "legitimate" claims have to be taken care of she is insinuating that there are false claims which is kinda shitty I love that Kathy's butlers are here to close out the season (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills  Bravo Promotional image source

Time for Ari and Biniyam to have a fight. Wait wait wait...if Steven used WhatsApp to talk to Masha then they exchanged numbers REJECTED This is a beautiful setting for Kenny and Armando's wedding Aw Kenny is so disappointed about the sunset If the party is going late, why can't the vows be late? I'm glad Avi's surgery went well I still think Biniyam and Ari should move to the US so he can possibly see his other child Oops Victor and Ellie are too tense for this Sumit's mom has unreasonable expectations Yes, Alina, dump him! So Steven anticipated fights happening Oh no Steven's trick is working You have to kiss at your wedding, Armando... If Steven wasn't Steven, I would find this all sweet Oh no...original music Idk if yoga can prevent vomiting, Sumit's mom (sorry, I don't know your name) Sumit's mom is good at yoga God I didn't need to watch this sinus cleaning thing I didn't think we were going to see Corey and Evelin this episode I...

Reunion time! I bet it was the kids who got Kyle and Kathy back together I'm glad Kyle and Kim are talking Huh I hadn't thought about how Crystal's body dysmorphia could've fed into the coat incident I'm glad Sutton apologized Poor Crystal I've said it before and I'll say it again: Kathy is a gem Of course all of the housewives would be grouped into the story There were victims in other cases too, Andy Erika...you hadn't expressed that before Erika does seem angry Next time Erika reveals she's talked to Tom Next time the rest of women are judged for how they dealt with the Tom situation Next time we talk more about what Erika knew Next time is the last episode for the season Can't wait! (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills  Bravo Promotional image source

Time to talk about cults? "Make money, eat your banana." Lisa's sons seem great Mary is wild It's pretty harsh for a mom to cut their kid off Jen...is that a real wolf? Giftgate Whitney and her brother are adorable Oh Whitney, I'm sorry Penis ring toss is hilarious Lisa successfully brought up two issues through other randos Talk about a tease Next time Lisa reveals the secret event Next time the ladies head to Vail Next time the police are looking for Jen Can't wait! (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City  Bravo Promotional image source