Today was a day of ups and downs. It’s fitting; I’ve been on an emotional roller coaster lately.
When I had my job, if things were bad and never looked like they were going to get any better, I could always blame work for my sour mood. It was a scapegoat of the utmost convenience, and [...]

3 Shout Outs

Written with a dizzy head by Nichole.
Filed away under books, introspection, starving artist, video, writing

I had a hard time sleeping last night. I went to bed very late and woke up early this morning because of it. My mind was swimming with possibility. Consequences. A smidgen of regret.
I went through most of today in a haze of thought. It was gray. It was like that outside as well, only [...]

4 Shout Outs

Written with trepidation by Nichole.
Filed away under introspection, self, video, writing

Tomorrow will mark my first day as a full-time writer. Truth be told, I’m terrified. I don’t think what I’m feeling is self-doubt, because I know in my heart I made the right decision. I think what I’m scared of is having nothing to show after this journey is over.
This may very well be a [...]

6 Shout Outs

Written with fear by Nichole.
Filed away under introspection, starving artist, video

I’m glad this song is popular right now on the radio, because that line has pretty much become my mantra these past couple months. Granted, I’m probably skewing the original meaning of the song. I’m not looking to pull a 90-Day Jane or indulge in some illicit substance. Far from it. Very far from it.
I’ve [...]

6 Shout Outs

Written with awesome by Nichole.
Filed away under introspection, writing