Judged
She said – again – I know. I know what you’re going to say. What had I actually said? What was I saying? What was she picking up on that I had never actually said out … Continue Reading
Yearly Archives: 2012
Off
A couple chords into the song and I am right back there again… Leaning back on the arm of that cushy chair in the large, open living room, staring at the wood ceiling of the cabin, with my headphones on. … Continue Reading
Plot
I would love to write a novel someday. Or at least something bigger than a short story. But I am horrible at plot. What do I need in a movie TV show or book? Plot. But … Continue Reading
Hiccup
I try to hold it back stifle it quiet it, and OUCH. If I could just force myself to stop breathing for a second, I could almost – OUCH – get a word in. But … Continue Reading
Us
As long as we are a team, I think I can push through anything and force myself to keep going. But when Jeff and I are disjointed when there is something between us when we aren’t a … Continue Reading
Gossip
I’m not perfect. But I do (usually, hopefully) learn from my mistakes. I got dumped. He called and asked me to go over to his place so he could do it and not expend any extra energy in the process. … Continue Reading
Pray
I’m not sure I pray – enough. Not enough as in long enough or often enough. Although I’m sure both of those are true. But thoroughly enough. I’m not sure I always pray through the possibility of … Continue Reading
Know
I don’t know how. All I do is answer the phone and my mom knows already. Are you okay? You don’t sound quite right. Sad. Upset. Sick. Tired. It doesn’t really make a difference. Mom just knows. It’s not that … Continue Reading
Nerd
I forgot how much I enjoyed being a student. Sitting in class, taking notes, reading and highlighting the textbook. Sure I doodled in the margins, but I loved the learning. Yes, I’m a nerd. What I don’t miss about being … Continue Reading
Cigarette
My friend spotted me sitting on the curb across the street. Her eyes turned toward me, and like an evil step-mother in a Disney story, she became livid. The anger on her face was only underscored by the volume of … Continue Reading