“My parents always told me not to listen to anyone and just be myself. But then they demeaned and belittled me when I didn’t listen to them or do things their way.”

“She tossed her hair back in anger. He caught it and was too tired to play anymore, so he just shoved it into the bag. She stared aghast at his thoughtlessness. His, was an empty mind.” #writing #throwawayline

I need to find 5lbs of mesquite honey. I want to brew a mesquite rooibois #mead

I have mixed feelings about today.

Time to switch it up: Lamy Safari Terracotta EF w/Monteverde Canyon Rust. #fountainpen @gouletpens

“Sal sells C-cells by the seashore,” she said.

Remember when people didn’t want to subscribe to one cable company and now subscribe to handfuls of streaming services instead?

It’s interesting that many people measure their self-worth by things outside the self. #life #failure

Happy National Notebook Day

“Things I Learned - 05/19/2021" visualnewt.com/learned/

Good morning. A smile is just as much for yourself as for others. Smile more. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Hm mediocre first attempt. I should stick to beer and mead. #brewing

I think I’ll sample some of the hard seltzer I brewed. Let’s see if it’s potable or will put me in the ER.

Small ideas are important because they are unseen. #life #success

Ok. Maybe tomorrow will be better. -iOS -editing -eating

I have an ensemble of 5 characters. I’ve laid out the arc/beat sheets of each one and the main story arc (with about 100 beats in each). I think I need to create a timeline since I’m sure I have too many balls in the air. #writing #planning

More outlining story beats for the space opera while I await lunch. #writing

Maybe I should eat stuff today.

Happy National Devil’s Food Cake Day

“Things I Learned - 05/18/2021" visualnewt.com/learned/

Good morning. Whenever you doubt your abilities today, look back on everything you’ve accomplished in your life. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Listen to the silence and learn. #life #zen #tao

“My Best Friend Cube” the story of a boy who discovers a cube that lets him control people’s emotions. #writing

I miss doing fun things… oh right! I never did fun things. Never mind.

Plan for tomorrow: PiCO-8 -iOS -editing -more of the same