Read After Dark in roughly one day. Presently devouring more Murakami with Kafka on the Shore. There is one sentence, early in the novel, that suggests trust and loneliness are two sides of one category, similar to light and dark. I'm having trouble seeing trust and loneliness as contrary... maybe something later in the novel will support that ( Read more... )

I caught a small child sitting on my scooter this morning. My heart skipped a beat. I shook my finger at him. The little boy’s expression shifted from confused to scared. He quickly hopped off and stood in place his hands clasped together just staring up at me. I asked where his mother was. No response. I said “Tu madres por favor” He nodded. “ ( Read more... )

It was recently brought to my attention that I use this digital destination primarily for discussing my inner torments. I’ve repeatedly admitted that I consider this a private journal for the times I am writing from a location where I can not save on the desk top or hard drive. It may be in my best interest to purchase a flash drive. Nevertheless, ( Read more... )

 torn between a desire to be held tightly in this dark place
or walk out into the sea with nothing on and never look back
neither option is currently available

"There is boxed merchandise on my desk unlabelled!"
"No no no Kristin, it is for you. I made sure it is blue."

Exhaustion did not eliminate my "bounce E-D BouncE"
Showed up to work late with a red nose and still managed to brighten coworkers experience.
I frequently dislike the thought of leaving the place, now that I feel it will inevitably happen ( Read more... )

Dear someone listening ( Read more... )

 The first five (5) people to respond to this post will get something made by me. You can tell me something you might like if you want to, and I'll try my best to do it but I can't promise anything, sorry!

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make.
- What I create will be just for you ( Read more... )

If I am where I think I will be precisely one year from today I WILL volunteer to feed the homeless.

Even if I am not where I think I might be. I w i l l  volunteer to feed the homeless! 

 Adveristy. Progress will come through dedication and courage. Adversity can lead a person of exceptional character to good fortune and freedom from error. The spoken word, howver, is not effective ( Read more... )

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