Fifteen Minutes of Scrawl

Here are some short pieces based on things that have happened in my life recently. Romance I've been slowly reading a romance novel lately that I just finished recently. It's called Fan Favorite  and it (mostly) takes place on the set of a fictional version of The Bachelor . I really enjoyed it, so I moved on to another romance novel also set on the set of a fictional version of The Bachelor . This one is sapphic and called Here for the Wrong Reasons . I plan to move on after that one to yet another romance novel set on a fictional version of The Bachelor . This final one is called The Charm Offensive  and is queer as well. I plan to go to a romance only bookstore on Saturday so I may even find yet another reality TV show-based romance novel (though perhaps I've tracked down the three best--who knows?). If you have one to recommend though, I'm all ears! Scab I think I've been too itchy lately (I'll talk to my doctor, don't worry). After scratching my back to...

SSDGM! I heard a dulcimer for the first time! Twas lovely! Alice Clement 's story and solving the dulcimer murder is movie-worthy While both Karen and Georgia looked lovely, I really coveted Karen's dress I wonder if more of Karen and Georgia's family was in the audience since they were filming Karen kinda let it slip that they were filming something for Netflix The murders of Frank T. Ringi and Dr. Martin R. Sullivan by  Jonathan Preston Haynes were tragic, but important to hear about It was also lovely to hear from someone who knew Dr. Sullivan directly It was so comforting to be around so many people who listen to the same podcast as me I got several compliments on my older MFM shirt that reads "Toxic Masculinity Ruins the Party Again" I kinda wish I would've been able to tell one of my hometowns That said, both pre-chosen (and likely vetted since they were filming) were great I got to meet the person who sold me my ticket (I found her selling it on a murd...

Time for some more family-related drama? I'm so glad Chloe's mom is coming to Aruba Madelein, I'm surprised you want to keep working with this man These randos walking by are really distracting Manon is TIPSY Well that was anticlimactic Oop Chloe's mom is concerned Love that Luke is being called "very dirty" Oof, Manon's dad told her to change her character Oof Chloe and her mom are already clashing over money Oop, Chloe, you don't remember your mom paying your rent? Next time Sumit's family's cafe begins! Next time Sumit's dad thinks you can use bathroom water for the food Next time Pattiya and Dylan fight over money Next time Pattiya reveals her debt Next time Luke's friend tells him to end it with Madelein Next time Matthew takes Greta to meet pigs and pick apples? Next time Greta tells Matthew she's unsure about kids now Next time Matthew is surprised Next time should be good Can't wait! (Prompt by me) 90 Day Fiancé: The Oth...

Just making myself a to-do list. Take the trash out Do laundry Water my plants Backup my photos Read Write book reviews Post some things on my nieghborhood's Buy Nothing group Take down my Halloween decorations Plan some things to do while my friend is here Run my dishwasher Pack for dogsitting Check out more condos Do yoga Bathe Hoban Make the pasta dish I have planned (Prompt by me) Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

Time for kid talk.  Gino is already grossing me out So...Gino is writing his dating profile in Word and using his phone to look up tips even though he's on his computer... Gino, you suck Jasmine, I'm laughing at you talking about your mother-in-laws being dead I appreciate Jasmine asking how she can make a good impression on Matt's mother Matt, you need to propose to Jasmine in order to be engaged Coco is concerned Brandon doesn't come across as a biker Okay, Julia, maybe tell your parents so they can have time to plan to come out and visit? I don't understand Julia's medical condition Jovi is making a s'mores kebab Smorf is hilarious Libby, how can you be mad that Yara told Loren what you said when you SAID IT ON CAMERA? So Jasmine and Matt have oyster shells on their wall Aw Matt's mom likes Coco too Always great to hear a man in his 30s was "like a child" until like a year ago Aw Matt's mom and sister are sweet I'm so uncomfy watchin...

I started the condo search process yesterday (when I meant to post this)! Just sort of a thought dump post-tours. Wow four tours required a lot more energy than I thought it would I really like my realtors I wonder how much I can strike the balance between modern and more space I do think I lean more towards the space side of things I really need fewer stairs to my condo I think I prefer more colorful apartments than the more modern and sleek looking ones (yes, I do realize that I could repaint) Windows are really important to me I wonder if I'm really ready to take this step I'm not sure how I'll know that I'm sure I want to make an offer I feel fairly ignorant of the process I feel kinda non-adult, but I feel like I want my mom to see the places I want a place I can grow in I want a place I can entertain in I want a place with room for a baby I would love a place with some outdoor space (Prompt by me) Photo by Jakub Żerdzicki on Unsplash

Happy Halloween! For those of you that don't know, I'm a big fan of Halloween. I'm not sure if I've always been a big fan of Halloween or if it's a love that developed later. I remember that as a kid I liked dressing up as a black cat, pig, or witch. I think I alternated between those costumes for a few years. One notable year, my dad helped me make a real chicken bone necklace to wear with my witch's costume. I got lots of compliments on how realistic it looked to which I would (probably creepily) reply, "It IS real." I also remember decorating our front yard area with my brother and having a good time doing that. Even as a teen, I would get dressed up and go trick-or-treating with friends. We also developed strategies for this. Like many neighborhoods, mine has a block that goes HARD for Halloween and has EPIC decorations. No joke, one year I remember there being like part of a pirate ship in the street and there were wrestlers. However, this fantast...