NaPoWriMo has been kicking my butt, which is why I haven't been posting lately. Which is not to say that I haven't spent WAY too much time on the internet procrastinating. Just that I haven't been doing it in a way that tells people much about my life ( Read more... )

I'm disturbed by troublesome thoughts that keep telling me ( Read more... )

I have been singing Paul Simon ALL FREAKING DAY. I was unable to write more but a bare scrap of poetry because of it ( Read more... )

I am cautiously optimistic.

And more than a little silly.

(While both statements are completely true, I'm also being deliberately cryptic. Sorry!)

WHAT THE HELL, UNIVERSE?

I miss Malawi.

feverish
snotty
eyes hurt
knees hurt

not getting better
and it's snowing

But staying home on a Monday, talking with my best and dearest friends, writing poetry, and watching The Princess Bride for the first time in years? AWESOME.

I've gotta try this "rest" thing sometime when I'm well!

The Cluster Reflection went fine! I would have liked more people there, but those present were very productive ( Read more... )

pray
write poem
post poem
eat breakfast
get ready for work
make lunch
put together a change of clothes
go to work
work
pray
eat lunch
go shopping
work
go to Katie's memorial
pray
go home
eat dinner?
prepare paperwork for the cluster reflection
prepare talk for the cluster reflection
pray
think
sleep

Note the lack of "shower," "relax," or "check

Anybody want to read 30 days of shitty rough drafts?

If you're this insane, comment here. I am also happy to reciprocate.

But really, do not underestimate the soul-crushing power of awful, unedited poetry. You have been warned!

I get to live out one of my smaller dreams vicariously through Meredith!

She's going to try and make a visit to the gravesite of Martha Root in my place.

I'm so glad I have amazing friends who are conveniently going to be in Hawaii soon.