Approaching for a man-date

There is something intrinsically terrifying about approaching someone of the opposite gender. It’s strange, the fear and anxiety you must overcome as you tell yourself to go over there and talk to them. I’m sure everyone has experienced this at some point...

Asking the right questions to the wrong people

Recently I read a post on Facebook, (gasp, murmur, shock) It was just an acquaintance asking the general populace what kind of new computer they should buy. Having an appreciable understanding of computers, I jumped into the gaggle of responses and added my own to the...

Why I stop early

I start a lot of things that I don’t get very far in before I give them up. I’m usually pretty good at things right from the beginning, so it’s usually not because I’m struggling. As I’ve thought about this over the years, I’ve...

The simple complexity of writing

Have ideas. A few things about writing: Being a good writer is entirely dependent on someone saying you are. Luckily that someone can be anyone, including yourself. You: “I’m a really excellent writer.” Them: “Oh really?” You:...

Disregarding Customization

I was looking at my blog just now, and from the very beginning (which was just a few days ago) I decided to disregard any association with frivolities. I would not set my page up with photos, backgrounds, layouts, links, follow buttons, ads, or plugs. I would write,...