Becoming Unstuck
I’ve been staring at this blank blog post entry for two hours. I’ve been sitting in perfect silence in my new apartment, my desk and the floor around it still littered with things I have not yet put in their proper places. A package of AA batteries (an off brand, because I didn’t want to … Read more
Marathon Training OR Why I Like My Wii More Than The Gym
I’ve always hated the gym. Partly, I don’t understand the equipment and I’ve never wanted to ask anyone how to use it. Partly, I hate exercising in front of others because the working through weakness thing and the painful stress that comes spewing out during that time seems far too intimate for florescent lights and … Read more
You’re 27 Goddamned Years Old
Almost. I’ll be turning 27 in May, and I think it’s already screwing with my head. It doesn’t help that when I Google “27″ or “27 Years Old”, the first several results are all about the death of 27 year olds (specifically musicians – thank god I’m not a pop musician – this must be … Read more
The 99 Diaries – Entry #14: Here We Go…
We are officially producing a play, my friends. From now on, I’ll be updating about this process every week – even after long rehearsals, frustrations, triumphs, whatever…for reals. Here’s what has been going on over the past month: 1. My second garage sale went very well – it’s amazing the amount of money you can … Read more
More of Slam Poetry
To continue with my recent reconnection with poetry and particularly performance poetry, I want to share a considerably funny poet I found while…well…skimming around on YouTube. Because that is how I use my time in a productive manner. Poetry doesn’t have to be all dark, brooding, or politically ultra-charged. Humor can drive home a point … Read more
