I sat on my couch last Sunday night and - as I do every Sunday night - stared at the week I'd anally planned ahead in my notebook, down to each 20 minute interval of time. If there's one thing that assuages my anxiety (temporarily, at least) it's writing lists and schedules. Something about seeing … Continue reading Lists & Small Joys
Author: maddysquish
Feeling Guilty for Feeling Guilty
I've heard the prayer of confession over a hundred times in my life. But as I sat in church this Christmas Eve watching the reverend at the altar lead the parish in reciting its words, I realized I'd never listened to it. (For the record, I know exactly why I never listened: because I was … Continue reading Feeling Guilty for Feeling Guilty
To the Mountains…
Thanks, Spotify, for letting me know that Puddle of Mudd’s “Blurry” was one of my top played songs in 2019. I’m not sure what that says about how I’ve emotionally progressed since middle school, but make of it what you will. I wonder how many of Spotify’s “Top Songs of the Year” playlists create a … Continue reading To the Mountains…
Yosemite
Here is a visual representation of my last weekend to weekday transition: Some things to note: I am drinking hot coffee in the first picture, an anomaly in my "iced-or-bust" lifestyle Starbucks is at it already with their holiday-themed cups In a world full of surprises, I make sure to control the one thing … Continue reading Yosemite
A Sky, Conflicted
Date & Time: Thursday, November 6, 8:18am. It feels more like 5am. My mind is cloudy and coffee isn't helping clear the fog. Location: The local Starbucks. I came here earlier this morning to get some work done and was surprised to find, upon entering the store, that Starbucks' "Christmas-mode" was in full force. I … Continue reading A Sky, Conflicted
