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    Racing in the Street

    1 Comment on Racing in the Street May 17, 2020 May 17, 2020
    Racing in the Street

    Leslie and I were talking the other day about how we only have so many “energetic” hours in our day; namely, the first few after we wake up. My hours of peak focus and energy are probably 6am-11am, after which I become increasingly unfocused and useless. The problem with having… Keep reading "Racing in the Street"

    Guys.

    Leave a comment on Guys. April 28, 2020 May 4, 2020
    Guys.

    It’s official: I have too many feelings. It’s very inconvenient, to have this many feelings all the time. I keep meaning to finish and post the four other bits of writing I’ve started over the past few days…but, as usual, it’s now 8pm and all I’ve done since finishing work… Keep reading "Guys."

    Calm on Corbett

    Leave a comment on Calm on Corbett April 25, 2020 April 25, 2020
    Calm on Corbett

    I wake every morning before 6am, not to the sound of an alarm, but to racing thoughts in my head. My anxiety has made it difficult to sleep, breathe, sit still, or relax in any capacity. A good portion of my day is spent repeating deep breaths, deep breaths over… Keep reading "Calm on Corbett"

    [NOT!!!!!] What I Eat in a Day

    Leave a comment on [NOT!!!!!] What I Eat in a Day April 22, 2020 April 22, 2020
    [NOT!!!!!] What I Eat in a Day

    It’s been tough to write these past few weeks. It’s been tougher than usual to read. Focusing is hard. I feel drained of creative energy and, even when I do feel inspired to write, I can’t focus long enough to finish any train of thought. That being said — there… Keep reading "[NOT!!!!!] What I Eat in a Day"

    Shenandoah Sunsets (for My Sister)

    Leave a comment on Shenandoah Sunsets (for My Sister) April 12, 2020 April 12, 2020
    Shenandoah Sunsets (for My Sister)

    It’s 5:04 pm on a Saturday but if I hadn’t consulted my phone I’d have no idea what time of day it was. The sky has been the same translucent grey since I woke up, making it impossible to distinguish between morning and evening. I’m typing this on my phone… Keep reading "Shenandoah Sunsets (for My Sister)"

    The High Life

    Leave a comment on The High Life April 9, 2020 April 9, 2020
    The High Life

    At exactly 4:07pm on Wednesday, April 8 – four days ahead of schedule – I achieved “To-Do List Zero.”(That’s my version of “Inbox Zero” but, instead of an email inbox, refers to the weekly to-do list I write each Sunday that details everything I want to accomplish that week, both… Keep reading "The High Life"

    Mad E. Coyote

    Leave a comment on Mad E. Coyote April 6, 2020 April 6, 2020
    Mad E. Coyote

    I have struggled to write anything intelligible or cohesive in the past two weeks, much less creative or fresh. Sometimes I wake up feeling optimistic and inspired and manage to type a few paragraphs, jot some notes in my journal, or start a quick sketch. But then the 20-minute coffee… Keep reading "Mad E. Coyote"

    Hang in There, Everyone

    1 Comment on Hang in There, Everyone March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020
    Hang in There, Everyone

    I’m using the boring post template I introduced back in November because I want to write more but my “well of ideas” is as dry as my skin right now (lol!). Being creative is hard when you’re someone who derives the majority of their inspiration from the outdoors. My mind… Keep reading "Hang in There, Everyone"

    (Finally) Writing About Springsteen

    Leave a comment on (Finally) Writing About Springsteen March 17, 2020 March 18, 2020
    (Finally) Writing About  Springsteen

    I’ve written pages and pages about Springsteen over the years: in my journals, in notebooks, even in a few high school English class papers (those definitely got As). I have multiple unpublished drafts on this blog that attempt to describe the impact his music has had on my life, but… Keep reading "(Finally) Writing About Springsteen"

    Remote.

    Leave a comment on Remote. March 12, 2020 March 17, 2020
    Remote.

    It’s 11:12am on a Wednesday (edit: posting this a few days later) and so far today I’ve had the pleasure of joining meetings via Google Hangouts, WebEx, and GoToMeeting, not to mention conversations on Slack, Google Hangout, email, and text! My only dream these days is for someone to develop… Keep reading "Remote."

    Feel-Better Friday, Part 3

    Leave a comment on Feel-Better Friday, Part 3 February 22, 2020 February 22, 2020
    Feel-Better Friday, Part 3

    I’m confused as to how this work week was only four days because it seems to have lasted ages…? In addition to being busy at work my back has been acting up, making it difficult to sleep or move around without pain. As a result (and compounded by the fact… Keep reading "Feel-Better Friday, Part 3"

    A New Dress (and Something More)

    Leave a comment on A New Dress (and Something More) February 20, 2020 May 5, 2020
    A New Dress (and Something More)

    How do we know which of our words and actions – however small – will be the ones that stick with someone else? The ones they’ll remember and hold on to, despite that never being our intention or expectation? That’s a somewhat rhetorical question, since the common advice is to… Keep reading "A New Dress (and Something More)"

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