Tag Archives: anxiety

Schadenfreude is Majestic As Fuck

Posted on June 6, 2017 by joey

I mean, every now and again, I like to play “Boom! I Got Your Boyfriend” and laugh like a maniacal teenager, but that’s well below schadenfreude. Personal vindication is like creamy vanilla ice cream and schadenfreude is like hot fudge. Put … Continue reading →

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Relaxing with the Extremist

Posted on May 20, 2017 by joey

All is everything lately. She wrote ‘all or nothing’ and my first thought was nothing. I certainly can’t give all. I need the weekend. I need the nothing. I do tend to extremes, and generally lean toward all. Balance is … Continue reading →

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Out for a Tuesday Drive

Posted on May 3, 2017 by joey

The Mister locked his keys in his car yesterday at work. My husband seems to do this more than other people, but not chronically. I went about twenty years between — both times in my own driveway, because I am very special. … Continue reading →

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Joey’s Dowwwn

Posted on April 12, 2017 by joey

A-Z through April — J This ain’t no one-liner. I had a one-liner planned, but then, life happened. I had too much fun over the weekend. Too much fresh air and sunshine, too many smiles, and now I have to … Continue reading →

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SoCS — This Woman is Done

Posted on March 18, 2017 by joey

Managed to get through the week. Thought we’d never get to #ThursdayDoors and Thursday Kittens — thank you for the extras, eschudel. Thought we’d never get home last night. Chose side effects over pain this week. Manic pace. Dizzying. Demanding. So … Continue reading →

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SoCS — Hair

Posted on February 4, 2017 by joey

Hair. Oh boy. I don’t think I have time to write all about my hair. In fact, I know I don’t, because I had to get up stupid, crazy early on a friggin Saturday so I can take my talented, amazing children to an … Continue reading →

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The Anxiety Manifestation

Posted on December 20, 2016 by joey

Everything was so much easier to ignore when I was sick. I’d think, lawd, it’s the plague, i’m dyin… but I’d tell myself “It’s just anxiety, Joey.” GUESS WHAT? It’s still anxiety. Anxiety has come in the form of I … Continue reading →

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1036 Words in Some Semblance of Order

Posted on November 9, 2016 by joey

I debated doing a One-Liner today, cause you know, I almost always do One-Liner Wednesday. Is “Well, fuuuuck,” a worthy One-Liner? Nah? I don’t have organized thoughts right now. I may or may not make sense, but then, you’re accustomed … Continue reading →

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Real Life is Scary Enough, Thanks

Posted on October 28, 2016 by joey

For the last four years, I’ve joined some of my writery friends and their friends in writing a story for 13 Stories Til Halloween. This year, I struggled. I kinda always struggle, cause scary, creepy, eerie is not my thing. … Continue reading →

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In Which Joey Is Given The Day Off

Posted on October 11, 2016 by joey

Mentor rang me at nine-somethin in the mornin. I answered, “You are aware it is morning, yes?” “I am. But I am calling to tell you you don’t need to come in today.” “Really?!?” “Really! Enjoy your day off!” She … Continue reading →

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