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15 New Years Resolutions

These are in no particular order. Cook more Practice driving Be open to dating Journal more Finish Hoban's training Progress in making Alone in the Moonlight Continue therapy Read more Continue doing yoga Take more photos Travel (COVID willing) Submit writing to more places Get a massage Consider starting a podcast Progress in making my picture book (Prompt by me) "New Year's Eve" by Michael Hänsch .  Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) .

15 good things that happened in my life in 2021

There are more things than this and these are in no particular order! My niece was born My third nephew was born My friends had a baby Hoban progressed in training I progressed in therapy I kept up this blog I traveled I rode a horse I did goat yoga I started doing yoga regularly I started dating more I got very thoughtful gifts I wrote a short film I got a good performance review I made great memories with friends (Prompt by me) "2021 tea towel calendars at Spoonflower" by Marceline Smith .  Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC 2.0) .

15 minutes of a Sterek fanfic, part 3

You can read part 1  here  and part 2 here . Stiles stared out the window of Derek's car as Erica drove them to his house. Siles had waited longer for Derek at the edge of the forest than he'd care for anyone to point out to him. But goddammit, Derek didn't get to do this. He didn't get to just disappear. Not on the pack and not on Stiles. The pack seemed less concerned than Stiles was, but they didn't know all of the things that Derek had gone through when his family had died. They had never had those tough conversations that Stiles and Derek had had. Besides that, perhaps they were also just trying to seem calmer for Stiles. While they didn't always show it the best, Stiles knew that the pack loved him and wanted to protect him. They had decided to go back to Stiles's place thinking that if Derek had wanted them around at his place, he wouldn't have run off like that. Scott had taken Allison home and Lydia had gone home on her own, seemingly less affec...

Draw inspiration from the subject line of an email you recently received, part 5

You can read part 1  here , part two  here , part three  here , and par four here . "You know, Clarice, I think I've figured it out." "Figured what out, Jennifer?" "Your first name." Sarah froze. She hadn't meant to reveal herself to Jennifer until the end of their sessions. This was too early. "I've told you my name." "Oh I'm sure you go by Sarah, Clarice. You are very careful not to lie to me." Jennifer drummed her fingers on the table. "I appreciate that, but you left something out and that's like lying, isn't it?" Jennifer turned her cold eyes to Sarah. Sarah said nothing, but considered signalling for the guard. Jennifer was a dangerous woman when crossed. "I'm just surprised that I didn' figure it out sooner," mused Jennifer, looking up at the ceiling. "I should've remembered you so that's on me. But what I can't suss is why you didn't tell me from the beginn...

15 minutes of a Sterek fanfic, part 2

You can read part 1 here . "Oh thank fuck," breathed out Stiles when he saw Derek emerging from the smoke. Derek quickly grabbed Stiles's wrist from Erica's grasp and dragged him away from the crowd. "Ow," said Stiles, not appreciating being yanked about by wolves. The house set on the edge of the forest in Beacon Hills. It was a dramatic sight to see the windows filled with flames, illuminating the dark trees nearby. Derek gently pushed Stiles up against one of the trees and desperately started examining him. Checking for anything that could be wrong. Any whiff of a burn. Time had not been kind to Derek and he did not often find himself lucky when it came to fire. "I'm okay, Der," Stiles gently whispered as Derek searched him up and down. "You're okay. We're all okay." Stiles was...Stiles. The only hint of pain was emanating from his wrist which Derek gently released. Stiles used his freedom to gently cup Derek's face.  ...

I have COVID

I have COVID. I debated sharing this information because it still feels shameful to say. Logically, I know that's not true. It's not a shameful thing to get sick, but it feels like I failed in some way. I also fear that I spread it to a friend and that also feels shameful. Now we took precautions, but it still spread. Now I feel mostly fine. Truly. Please don't worry about that; my vaccine and booster did their job and taught my body what to do. I have a small cough, but that's it. I was having a friend come over and figured I should tell her and ask her if she wanted me to test. I figured I was fine because no one I knew had tested positive and it was the tiniest cough. She said she'd prefer if I could test just to be sure. Now I had a home test so I did so and then I checked and saw the pink and blue lines. I triple checked the instructions to be sure that that meant a positive result. Surely, it had to be wrong. I couldn't have gotten COVID, I had been carefu...

90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days season 5, episode 3

Can't wait to watch live again! Gino thinks a burger with American cheese is Panamanian food Jasmine is controlling Kim just oversharing with this poor taxi driver Booking the honeymoon suite by yourself is a bold move Wait no, don't take off your masks, Alina and Caleb I'm not sure you should say she's smaller than you thought I don't think things work out for Mike Asia is not one culture, Ella Ella's dog is cute Well that's a Facebook page I feel you, Ella Hamza still lives with his mom yet doesn't check with her about things Tipping is a cultural thing, but yes Jasmine is overreacting Gino, now is not the time for a little blue pill... ...or maybe it is Was Gino about to get into bed with shoes on? Jasmine, WE'RE HERE Well things got awkward with Kim That was explicit, Ella Wait...I think Mike got these ages wrong before Even drug dealers, eh? Ximena's stepmom look so young Kim...this is too much Hamza's mom is the one doing all the prepar...

15 gifts I received this year

These are in no particular order. And this isn't everything! Alligator socks and a homemade bathbomb Critical Role  puzzle Notebook and a fountain pen A necklace and a candle Alligator oven mitts Alpaca sweater Ceramic bird A dress Alligator necklace Star Trek  mask The promise of a desk chair Dog socks Book box with pencils A paper necklace A scarf (Prompt by me) "Day 120" by Pascal

15 gifts I gave this year

These are in no particular order. Never Touch a Crocodile The Holiday Train What is Paleolithic Art? Art in Chicago Turtle Tee t-shirt with a cuttlefish Turtle Tee t-shirts with other aquatic mammals Gift card to a mead place Signed drag queen poster Chocolate Magic cards Onesie Elephant figurines Wooden Elvish earrings Hamilton ornament A box shaped like a cat (Prompt by me) "Day 120" by Pascal

Thoughts on The Real Housewives of Orange County season 16, episode 4

Time to talk about Noella. Is being a control freak a good basis for friendship? Do...people not think it looks like Jen has had work done? I think Noella was fine there "There's tears on my tits" Have...you not tried calling him before? FINALLY! She said she needed a hug like five times Shannon, your ex isn't helping with college expenses? Oh, Noella... God, do we have to hear this long text twice? Pretty sure you're not supposed to drink in a car even if you're not driving Noella can't hide her emotions well I don't think this is the time or the place to bring this up, Emily (because your husband asked you not to and it's his party) Shannon seems sincere You are saying it as a threat though, Heather Next time we go to a horse race Next time we have some fun Next time Shannon's dad is awkward Next time Noella doesn't like Jen Next time we gossip about Noella Can't wait! (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Orange Country  Bravo Promot...

15 minutes of D&D brainstorming #n+13

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. I also had two other DMs help with this. At the capital Go straight to castle Meet with the queen right away Put them through trials The other bastards have already been through them and are waiting around They roll a D20 and that becomes their DC, roll a D4 and that becomes their question (no repeats) History checks Do they know the history of Riocht? Who was the first king of Riocht? Chéad Rí What was Riocht called originally? Ainm Who was the previous monarch? Adran Cairan When did the current monarchy system come into being? Approximately 1,000 years ago Persuasion checks How do they want Riocht to change? Deception checks (depending on answers to things) Performance or intimidation checks How well can they deliver the line, "I am Riocht's monarch"? Nature checks How well do they know the la...

15 minutes of a Sterek fanfic, part 1 - edited and expanded

I'm going to edit and expand this previous post . The pack needed a break and this Friday night senior party was the perfect outlet. With everything that had been happening--well was always happening--they needed a chance to blow off some steam. Stiles was the head of this "pack needs a party" committee and perhaps its only member. "Come on, guys, it'll be great." "Define great," gruffed Derek. Stiles looked at him, exasperated, "Dancing, drinking, and loads of stuff better than whatever training you have planned for the pack tonight." "He's probably right," said Erica, cleaning her long nails. "Besides, we could use a night off." "Now that's what I'm talking about," said Stiles, pumping his fists in triumph. "But why exactly do I have to go?" asked Derek, willing to let the pack go, but not thrilled to go himself. "Because," smiled Stiles, bounding over to Derek to wrap his ar...

Thoughts on The Real Housewives of Orange County season 16, episode 3

 Time to still talk about Shannon. What a long text Are we ever going to see Noella's husband? These poor attendants Huh there are Mormons on this iteration as well From my understanding (which is admittedly limited), it is a big deal to leave the Mormon church so she should know before officially joining Oof that's rough Poor Noella's nanny (poor Noella too) "The body that stress built" It's wild that you'd cut off the mother of your child knowing she has no other funds TO CARE FOR YOUR CHILD Does a mistress live in that house? Next time we gossip about Noella Next time Noella cries Next time we have a party Next time we're still talking about the sushi party Can't wait! (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Orange Country  Bravo Promotional image source

Thoughts on The Real Housewives of Orange County season 16, episode 2

Time to end the sushi party! "I felt that in my vaginal area" Shannon, it's crazy that you thought it wouldn't get out Gina, this was not the time or the place to bring it up So it is true...at least there's that Aaaand it's all cancelled You can sue a doctor if they mess something up It is pretty funny to tell someone to sit when they're sitting Now we're bringing Terry into this So Terry and Heather don't really care...welp that's a lot of drama for nothing "Shoot the fucking messenger" Oooh we blurred people I want some of that sushi "It's like a social acid trip" A dinner party for 11 was $36,000?! I love Mr. Puppers Emily is trying to have a serious conversation Next time we're still talking about Shannon Next time Noella finds out about some financial stuff Next time looks good Can't wait! (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Orange Country  Bravo Promotional image source

Thoughts on The Real Housewives of Orange County season 16, episode 1

New season! The music is always so Stepford Wives  to me I think I missed a season or two...or more Not hitting things is a big driving goal, Gina I don't think you're supposed to feel nauseous Oof this is some rough stuff The editing is hilarious Stella is rude Noella is beautiful Shannon...just tell Heather...it's going to come out Heather's house is insane Next time we shut the whole party down This season we have some fun This season we have some drama This season looks fun Can't wait! (Prompt by me) The Real Housewives of Orange Country Bravo Promotional image source

Thoughts on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season 2, episode 14

Fight time. Brooks...is not the best at self-portraits Why is adoption out of the question again? Over three hours a day? How did you have time to crime, Jen? Lisa can barely say that she thinks Jen is innocent Do you have feelings, Lisa? This is some real talk between Heather and her brother Paddleboard yoga sounds like MadLibs Lisa, if you believe Cameron...how can you also believe Mary? Is Lisa's outfit actually traditionally Vietnamese? Jennie has the right attitude Oop Jennie did a set up This is a beautiful location I didn't know there were summer rolls Mary...nooooooooooo Whitney...you're just bringing shit up Jen...I have a hard time believing you know nothing WOW You don't have PTSD, Lisa "I pray to God you're guilty" Lisa is manipulative These poor servers Next time Jen's mom spends her retirement Next time Whitney stirs the pot Next time we talk about and to Lisa Next time we talk about the "slanted eyes" comment (Prompt by me) The...

90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days season 5, episode 2

I didn't watch live this time. Did we know that Jasmine had kids before? Ew to baby talk Oop Gino is a liar Jasmine...you have issues Jasmine's friend is keeping it real Memphis's foster sister is suspicious of all this Memphis needs to be more honest Mike's grandpa is named Hyman? If you two can't communicate...how are you in love? Well Jasmine likes what she sees at least Don't be like Chris Brown, Usman Usman's friends have every right to be worried Who is Zara? Caleb, you fail! Ah Mike is sendin' money At least Memphis has people around her who realize she's making a mistake? An electric toothbrush is not romantic, Gino Gino is baby crazy Alina, you are asking a lot of Elijah to go to the airport with you and then just leave My next time on got messed up because my internet sucks but it looked good! (Prompt by me) 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days  TLC Promotional image source

15 minutes of a Sterek fanfic, part 1

The pack needed a break and this Friday night senior party was the perfect outlet. With everything that had been happening--well was always happening--they needed a chance to blow off some steam. Stiles was the head of this "pack needs a party" committee and perhaps its only member, but whether they wanted to admit it or not, everyone agreed with him. Even his sourwolf boyfriend, Derek. So that's how they all found themselves at a party at some senior named Erik's house that Friday night. Stiles had also made them all dress up for the occassion--well he only had to make the guys dress up as Lydia, Allison, and Erica were already dolling themselves up when he came to make the grand dress up announcement. The music was loud and the booze was flowing, overwhelming the senses of the werewolves, but they soon adjusted. The pack spread out and began to enjoy the party. Some dancing, some talking, some just drinking (werewolves had to drink fast to even get a buzz). Stiles f...

15 minutes of D&D brainstorming #n+12

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. I also had two other DMs help with this. At the capital Go straight to castle Meet with the queen right away Put them through trials History checks Do they know the history of Riocht? Persuasion checks How do they want Riocht to change? Deception checks (depending on answers to things) Performance or intimidation checks How well can they deliver a speech? Nature checks How well do they know the land? Athletics, acrobatics, or strength checks How well can they lead people into battle, if necessary? Religions checks How well do they know the religions of the land? Followed by formal dinner Poisoning at dinner. Maybe a warning sign so they all get sick? Constitution checks Queen falls ill and the prince as the heir presumptive takes control Symptoms similar to that of the "plague" that swept through th...