The Write Life

 

                Hi Darlings,

 

                I’ve been missing since November. This time I have a valid excuse, sort of. The battery on my laptop began overheating early last fall. I replaced it and then immediately it began heating up as it was charging. Finally, it began getting hot any time it was in use. I bought it in twenty-nineteen, so it lasted. For the most part, outside of one bad experience, HP has always been a great choice.

               

I had to replace it come tax time. And I’m back, right as Mercury in Gatorade ends. We had a lovely Christmas holiday here. I ended up having NYE off, and enjoyed a quiet night, making fudge and looking towards the new year. January and February went by in a flash. Now it is March.           

 

Mercury in Gatorade has had lessons for me. I’ve going to be vulnerable and write about one of my lessons. I’ve always been kind of literal. Especially as a child and tween. When someone said, “let’s do this…” I was on board thinking we were making plans. Mercury decided I needed to learn how to deal with “enthusiastic politeness”.  My unbio sister coined that phrase. You must ask permission to use it. 😉

 

Once I understood that they meant it, but they couldn’t commit, it helped me heal. My inner twelve-year-old was able to understand it wasn’t about me at all. I took a step back and just let things be. Anyway, I’m back a tiny bit stronger, and smarter, and my writing will benefit from it.

 

I may have done a thing, as well. In February we were at the beach, and my significant other needed a haircut. The barber there is great. We stopped in and the barber had a woman working as well. She did great with my other half. I asked if she cut bangs. (I know I hear the horror in your gasp. NOOOOO!) She did, I had inspiration pics of what I wanted, and she did fantastic. It has been unbelievable. I haven’t ever had bangs cut well for my hair type. Well before this becomes a novel, I’m going to tie up here. I have missed you all. Much Love, I'll update more soon. 

            Hi All,

                               

Thanksgiving just came and went, and a good time was had by all. My s.o. and I were apart for the holiday. He was house-sitting for friends, while we both worked long hours.This holiday season is extra tough. People are suffering right now with bigotry, cruelty, hate, and misogyny. It breaks my heart almost daily. I’ve leaned into Christmas music to try to heal my heart. I know it doesn’t help others, but if I can find joy, that is a form of resistance. Resistance leads to hope. I am already trying to decorate and my big plan for tomorrow is to get my tree up. My s.o. does not know this. Shh…it’s a surprise. Don’t tell him, okay? He’s not into Christmas, but I really need it this year. Capitalism’s sell, sell, sell is very hard on my soul. I work in retail, and our store was first in our district, and fifth in all of our stores everywhere with Black Friday Sales. Enough about that. I am grateful to have a job. Mercury has gone direct! Thanks be to the old gods. Can you hear the relief? It wasn’t bad, just lots of lessons. I was more curious this round. Anyway, this was just a quick update for the start of the holidays. 

 

        Love to you all.

 

Hi All,

 

                Is Mercury Retrograde being kind to you? This is a surprise to me as well. This cycle has been rather weird. I am much more self-aware this round. I am experiencing two things. One, the types of things that trigger me, and two not falling into the trap of spiraling, rather, I am just letting those feelings/emotions go.

 

                In my last update I forgot to mention that I finally succeeded in making sour dough successfully. It was very tasty. I also made apple butter and blackberry freezer jam this year, for the first time. Yummy doesn’t do it justice. My plate was filled by all things made by these two hands. Joy abounds. (Yes, it still feels selfish but also it feels revolutionary. They want us upset and angry, so joy is resistance!)

 

                In other news I was recently able to travel to see family. We relaxed and just enjoyed the company. It soothed my soul in the best way. My Sagittarius moon loves to travel. Thanksgiving is just over a week away. Where has this year gone?

 

                In writing news, I’ve had a brilliant flash. I haven’t been writing because of the block. I realized I should write a Christmas story, just to break through the block. A fan-fiction rom-com to return to my roots. Wish me luck. I am excited to say the least.

 

                I have a lot on my plate, but with some good planning, I should be able to read, write, and work.  Let’s hope… As always, I love you all. Keep reading, writing or whatever you do passionately.