Who know that was a thing? Not me until today, when a friend of my sent me an Instagram story describing such a thing. JOMO is FOMO's introverted sister. Google FOMO and you get a Webster's dictionary definition. Along with articles upon articles on how to overcome it. Google JOMO you get an Urban Dictionary … Continue reading JOMO
Month: November 2018
Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture | REVIEW
Not That Bad is a collection of essays. A collection of really hard essays to read. The stories made me uncomfortable which is probably why it took me all month to read it. I picked this book up not knowing what to expect. I knew I loved Roxanne Gay, but outside of that.... “If a … Continue reading Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture | REVIEW
Thanksgiving, etc.
For all the years I could think of, Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday. I really could not tell you why - it just is. As a kid we would get into the car and drive for two hours until we got to my Aunt's home in New Jersey. The car ride was boring. The … Continue reading Thanksgiving, etc.
Holy Holidays.
It is November 10th and my social media timeline is FLOODED with holiday photos. From living rooms filled with Christmas trees and stockings hung with care by the fireplace. To small children wearing holiday pajamas and baking holiday cookies. And Instagram stories of couples going Christmas tree and decor shopping this weekend. Excuse my language … Continue reading Holy Holidays.
“It takes as long as it takes.”
I am sitting at work having a conversation with my coworker regarding books we are reading. My coworker is an avid Stephan King fan. I explain to him that I cannot read Stephan King books. He asks me why. I tell him because his books are too big; too long. My coworker tells me the … Continue reading “It takes as long as it takes.”
