No one can tell you what the most fun way to exercise is for YOU. However, I can tell you what factors can make exercise more fun for ANYONE. It is common and normal to fear the gym, detest running, or resent having to move your body in the evening, on the weekends, or on... Continue Reading →
Growing Up: from Fearless Five to Terrified Twenty-Six
What has "Growing Up" done to you? Becoming an adult sucks for everyone, I know, but do you feel the anguish and despair at the loss of your innocence and wonder and joy that I do at mine? When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? Probably ~ 5... Continue Reading →
Social Media Consumption Confession #2
Hello, my name is Andrea and I am addicted to media consumption (just like everyone else). The media I've been consuming lately is Reddit's sub forum Am I The Asshole (AITA), The Legend of Korra, the insanely brilliant novel Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell, and Body Image-related posts in my Instagram Feed. Social Media Addiction... Continue Reading →
Writing is not Enjoyable, it’s Cathartic
Let me get this straight - y'all out here enjoying writing? You mean writing, expressing in general, doesn't grip you by the throat like a noose until you've choked out the mass of swirling thoughts in your mind? It doesn't stalk you from the corner of the room, resenting you for not feeding it in... Continue Reading →
10 Habits to Bring you Joy
In a life divided binarily into the the over-stimulated or the mundane, I make an active effort to be in the moment for every daily habit that brings me joy. Daily writing promptDescribe one habit that brings you joy.View all responses In chronological order, the following habits in my day to day are what keep... Continue Reading →
5 Tips for Making Money at Art Festivals
Do you, audience who seeks authentic self-expression, want to know how I'm making money at art festivals? Here are my lessons learned as I begin to sell my art professionally and construct a long-term business structure... THANK YOU: Oden Brewing and Chee Chee, Royal Jelly and Bob, Hornfeldt Photography and With A Twist Media, Screen... Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Day 2023: A Love Story between Duffman Pete and Princess Mango
For Valentine's Day 2023, I decided to depict my favorite love story that I follow on a daily basis: my boyfriend and my cat. Check out the comic that came of it. To be clear, Peterson adores Mango, and Mango tolerates him. Granted, Mango tolerates everyone, and I am simply momma. Additionally, I drew this... Continue Reading →
Social Media Addiction: Reading While You Poop and Other Tips to “Unplug”
In this fast and furiously frenzied world, Social Media Addiction may mean that reading while you poop could be the key to "unplug" from social media and other imposing stimulants. If you struggle with "clocking in and out" of the online world, you may find these coping mechanisms useful - or helplessly humorous. Poop-reading Material,... Continue Reading →
