yeah this isn't every day

I knew from the beginning I want going to be able to do every day posts, or even every other day, but hey this is still a pretty decent chunk of days! And it doesn't hurt anything to not post. But I think the habit of taking time to write something for myself or a small handful of other people peeking in from a Tumblr post, is a habit worth pursuing. 

I'm thinking about trying to get into journaling, because you KNOW I've got a chest full of stationery. But also sitting down to write feels so formal. Making a post in an ancient blog space feels much more natural, like the secrets of my notes app or texts to my sibling. 

I kinda feel that way about a lot of things. I know something unpolished is better than nothing at all. But sometimes I really wish I had the time and energy and focus to polish, y'know? I could probably do pretty cool things. Or maybe I just make big plans in the cheap notebook because I'll save the cute fancy one for when I know what I'm doing. 

Also here's some fish

𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 

do I need a chiropractor

I have a doggie who likes to be on top of the couch. Here is a brief illustration of how it affects my neck/posture 

(A series of images depicting the steps in which Xena the dog gradually slides down from the back of the couch to be directly on my neck.)

(It's fine 👍)

texts out context

I had to go in person to work unexpectedly and so I've got no energy. Here's some silly snippets of texts I've sent my gf :)

• Is using coffee as the hot water in your oatmeal speed running the fiber stuff? Because I was too lazy to heat up separate water when the coffee pot is just. Right. There. 

• Giant wrench!! You see the vision!

• Which is the worse version of my mental dyslexia? Orlando Jones or Osmosis Bloom?

• Only a hoodie born of Walmart would be appropriate for such a fate

• Oh the spoon shareholders aren't gonna like that

• Or just you don't care for raw potato? Because that's normal and fine

• Also I just found out that Optimus prime is like the Pope of the transformers? Like the Jesus part was pretty obvious but I didn't realize how deep it went...

• Upon further inquiry, I may not have enough knowledge in Catholicism or transformers to know if that's the most accurate comparison 

• Fine but I'm still gonna give you shit for trying to correct me on the cryptid ghost nerds 

• On the radio the other day, the dj lady said "you've heard of elf on a shelf. But some people may not have heard of USING YOUR TURN SIGNAL" and then played Taylor Swift Bad Blood 💀

plus a silly screenshot of me crashing out a lil bit as a treat 

2 truths and a lie

Nothing new lately so I figure a good old fashioned ice breaker will be fun and easy to post.

1) I've held a baby bear cub

2) I was featured in the local aquarium's art night fundraiser event

3) I have been to every national park in the US

and here's the sweetest, hungriest boy in the world, Adzuki ❤️

[I'll edit tomorrow to update which one is fake]

I luv library

We'll see how long this lasts, but I'm taking a drive into committing to this reading habit. Today I went to get my reading program points at the library, and got a free book for keeps and a cute little pin! I also downloaded storygraph because apparently goodreads is owned by Amazon and also I haven't touched it since maybe a year or two after high school? It does let you import the lists of books you've read and stuff, which is great! 

Except. This was from after high school. So all my reviews are like. 1 & 2 star ratings for all the books I was required to read then...

To be completely honest, there's a bunch I don't remember anything from, but I didn't want to start from scratch. So I just deleted the ratings and kept it in my history. Nobody deserves to be remembered by what people thought of them in high school. 

This Thursday the library is having a class on how to make your own watercolor paints! I'm excited because that's one of my favorite kinds of video rabbit holes to get lost in. Paint mixing/making and just the process stuff in general is really nice to me. But maybe that's the art student in me. 

Here's your reminder to check your local library and see what activities they have coming up! I bet you'll find something free and fun!

Today's picture is a sleepy Xena on the back of the couch behind me, looking (or napping) out the window. 

Books! 📚

One thing I've been trying to do more, especially since finishing my degree, is reading for fun! And my local library has seasonal reading programs for both kids and adults! It might feel a little silly to trot up to the library and ask to get my reading hours stamped, but hey! It's more library activity and they have actual prizes like free books (ones no longer in circulation but in good condition) and entries to get a prize basket with grown up prizes like gift cards for dinner out.

I'm a teeeny bit bitter because last summer I applied for the job that designs this kind of stuff but it's okay

Speaking of reading and motivation! My sister's in a book club so I got her a lot of book-related gifts for Christmas, and of course I got a little gift for myself. I've been into building miniature houses and stuff lately, so I found these cute little bookshelves and books! There's a template to print out whatever book cover you want so you can have it as a tbr list or a log of the books you read over the year, or whatever you like! 

I haven't printed them yet, but I'm excited :)

Right now, I'm reading Harrow the Ninth of the Locked Tomb series. After (and during) reading the first book, I now realize why the fandom is Like That. It really is just that bonkers and it makes me go 

Anyway sorry if the pics are sideways idk how to change it from mobile 🙃

Should I post more about my reading? Or if y'all have suggestions, I do actually have a TBR list that I'll add it too!

OH ALSO remind me to post later about the gay bookfair I had a booth at, I'll need some time to look up my pics. 

Xoxo 

Meg

whoops I arted

Okay so I haven't posted in a couple days but I've been having a pretty good time! I had my birthday and the day after off of work, and last night I had a few friends go out for axe throwing. I won by a landslide :P

It might be a new go to for date night too since they have surprisingly decent food. 

Today I had to go back to work again, but it wasn't too crazy. I even had enough time to watch an episode of drawfee between calls and decided to play along! It was just making characters based on favorite traits and just a recipe for funsies. 

I did have to stop myself from fussing too much, and that's why I don't have any like. Fully finished arts lately. But hey I'm being so brave and posting it 🫣

Open to name suggestions!