Writing

They all say that “it gets better” but what if I don’t?

When am I gonna stop being wise beyond my years and just start being wise?

Apr 14 •

On taste, romantasy, thought, and nuance

Everyone has an opinion—and I might not actually care about yours? (Alternatively: I have a lot of thoughts about Fourth Wing.)

Mar 30 •

I don't know what I'm doing

Is life just a series of feeling stuck? Escapism, social media, insecurity, etc, oh my.

Mar 14 •

On procrastination and productivity

I often feel like I don’t have the focus or ability to do something perfectly right now… but maybe I will tomorrow. Or the next day. Or, you know, when…

Mar 4 •

February reading recap

Four quick fiction books plus nonfiction reads about light pollution, therapy, endangered animals, creativity, and internet scams.

Mar 1 •

Brief notes on Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Parts of it I loved. Parts of it I did not. ★3

Feb 17 •

There is no finish line

I want to be done so I can be loved. Maybe the ultimate checklist is separating the two.

Feb 15 •

You know, hedging my communication can be, well, prosocial?

On talking more assertively, leaving room for nuance, and deeply enjoying "Wordslut" by Amanda Montell

Feb 6 •

What I get out of social media

And ways I might find these things elsewhere, off of Instagram

Feb 4 •

Bye January: 2+ years on the road, off-leash dogs, etc

Haley (and Scout) here with this month's recap of writing, reading, and other tidbits

Feb 2 •

The siren call of shallow sharing

When nuance risks pushing everybody away instead of connecting with everybody in some way

Jan 20 •

December 2024 recap: Fulfilling my dog, going to Mars, etc

What Scout's given up for van life, "anti human pro dog", 2024 book roundups, lots more of the usual (emotional) thoughts

Jan 4 •

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