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Tuesday Tips(?) : Birthday Thoughts

1/28/2020

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How is a thirty-year-old lady supposed to act? I mean, I know how a thirty-two-year-old lady should act. Maybe I'll just emulate Jenna.
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So, I don't really know what else to do today than share some random thoughts of mine. Things that have been on my mind, but aren't a whole blog. Some of these are tips.

  • First off, it's weird how after having a great day with someone, they don't become annoying if all they do is talk about how great the day was. Despite being repetitive, it's nice. It's like, the opposite of complaining.
  • There's only two kinds of people in the world: people who think the world can be split into two kinds of people, and people who know the world is a lot more complicated than that.
  • I think it's weird how my real life is so concrete and solid sounding. I work for a steel company. I sing bass. It sounds quite grounded. But I'm all about floating around on clouds, and living in fantasy.
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  • No one should have brought my attention to this quote, because I like it waaaay too much.​

  • I'm always way more impressed with people who accomplish great things later in life than those who peak at thirteen. Like, everyone's telling you it's too late, but you're just like, nah, I've finally wandered around enough to have figured out this is the thing I'd like to do. Letting one thing consume your life when you're super young is, well, super risky.
  • I'd love to write a story from Lindsey's perspective about how weird her dad is, and the day a new friend dropped into her backyard. Maybe even all journals. I'd call it "Out of the Sky. We'll see.
  • If you're going to be super negative sometimes, make sure to be super positive for the opposite times. For example, if you get really down on yourself for your failures, be sure to celebrate the crap out of your successes. If you complain and throw a fit about bad customer service, be sure to be really appreciative and express your gratitude for good customer service. Acknowledge your "on" days as much as your "off" days. Be energetic as often as you're tied. At least try this as a starting point for self-improvement.
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  • This quote doesn't know how stupid it is. Like, if travel was free, you would see me ALL THE TIME. Does this person not have any far away friends?

  • I wish someone would have told me as a kid that grown-ups also have to work on controlling their emotions, and use the skills they learned as a kid. Because whenever I got angry, and someone told me to "take a deep breath and count to ten," I felt soo talked down to. Now I think a lot of adults need to go back to kindergarten.
  • I want to write more "holiday shorts." Like, I have "Josephina's Guide to Magic for Kids," (Halloween-ish), and I have "The Wishing Star" (Christmas). Maybe one about Belinda, from the perspective of one of her kids. Because, fun fact: both the holiday shorts I've written feature minor characters from the Crossworlds series. Josephina and Janet will be seen again in Crossworlds books that haven't yet been published.
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  • I'm actually a time traveller, so my age is irrelevant.
  • And lastly, it's my birthday, so get my books! The Mansion's Twins is free this week!
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Tuesday Tips: Baby Steps

1/21/2020

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I actually do have some "resolutions" this year, one of which, like many people’s, is fitness related. It’s not really as concrete as people say goals of this type should be. I’m not trying to lose weight, or get super fit. Just get a little healthier, so I’m not a lazy lump anymore.

I got up early one morning and did ten minutes of yoga. And I was ridiculously proud of myself all day. And because it was such a small thing, it was easy to do it again. Now I’m doing twenty minute yoga videos about three times a week.
           
In the past I’ve had a tendency to get over excited, and bite off more than I can chew. Working out for an hour, thinking about how great it would be to do this “every day,” and then quickly burning out and going back to doing nothing.
           
This doesn’t just relate to fitness, either. We can get overexcited about any goal, and set unrealistic expectations. We end up in a cycle of bursts of excitement, doing too much, burning out, and temporarily giving up until our excitement builds enough again to lead to another burst of activity.
           
That’s why I don’t like “New Year’s resolutions.” They’re prominent in our minds in January, but after a few months and a few failed attempts, we tend to just forget out them instead of renewing them. Plus, I'm trying to establish a lifestyle, not give up once 2021 hits.
           
If you’ve ever been on any sort of self improvement kick, you may have been overwhelmed by the number of things we’re supposed to do “every day.” Meditate, journal, read, exercise, get out in nature, skin care routines, etc, etc. All these things beg you to do them every day, because then you’ll see results! The benefits! But… The stress, though. All of these things are supposed to help you reduce stress, yet the trap of “every day” causes more stress than it relieves.

So, maybe pick one of those things that you can actually do every day. Or try doing each of the things once a week. Or, even just pick one to do a couple of times a week. Once you establish a routine based on that one little step, you can build upon it. Small and consistent will take you further than you think. And if you’re annoyed at how long that will take?
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Wednesday Word: It's 2020!

1/15/2020

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Happy New Year! Or maybe the year is already old, because it's taken me so long to get to posting! Anyway...
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I'd love to say we're officially back, but while there will be blogs, I can't promise they'll be consistent. I'm hoping to get one blog posted every week. When I feel inspired to share a song I love, or some writing/life tips, we'll have a Monday or Tuesday post. But most often will be the Wednesday Word.

2019 brought me many new things, the biggest being a great new job. With that came a new working and writing schedule to adjust to. In writing news, 2019 was the year I finally got The Mansion's Twins into shape, now with a fully updated interior, and exterior:
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The Mansion's Twins
As for 2020, I'll be turing 30 soon, so that's happening. I hope to get the next book in the Crossworlds series in shape. I've got some other goals and "resolutions" I'll share in a Tuesday post.

For the blog this year, you can expect mostly Wednesday words, with a possible silly--I mean, special--guest posting when I'm unable to. I plan on posting some reviews of my favorite things, previews of Sent From a Dream, poems/song lyrics, a few tips and favorite music, and whatever else the new year/decade brings.

And of course, crossing dimensions and exploring as many other worlds as possible. Here's to 2020 bringing us new adventures!

The Mansion's Twins
The Mansion's Family
Stories of the Early Days
Dawn's Acapella
Acapella Angels
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