Tag Archives: neurotic

Q is for Qualified

Posted on April 20, 2015 by joey

In last year’s X post, I mentioned that I failed playing every instrument after the recorder, and how The Mister is musically adept. I mentioned it again when I wrote a post about Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. Tonight, Sassy has a … Continue reading →

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O is for Options

Posted on April 17, 2015 by joey

Not too long ago, someone commented that I hem and haw about doing things, right up to doing them, and then I commit fully. It’s true. I hadn’t noticed this about myself, but I had to agree with the validity … Continue reading →

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Not As Bad As I Used to Be

Posted on March 28, 2015 by joey

I’ve been…introverting. Or avoidant. Or busy. Whatever. I’ve been extremely productive at my house. I’ve been fairly productive with my novel. I’ve been adequately productive with my yard. I’ve been exercising more. But what I’ve really been doin well is … Continue reading →

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I Swallow my Tough Pills Nervously

Posted on March 13, 2015 by joey

My readership drops when I post awards. I don’t mind. If I cared about readership, I’d need to do all sorts of things that aren’t authentic to me. Like almost swearing — dam that $h!t is lame. People who never swear … Continue reading →

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She said WHAT?!?

Posted on January 20, 2015 by joey

Not too long ago, one of my online friends, friend of a friend, asked me if I would mention her friend’s friend’s kid’s fundraiser on my blog. My immediate thought was “Hell no!” I mean, did she not even read … Continue reading →

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I Won NaNoWriMo!

Posted on November 29, 2014 by joey

It’s true, I just wrapped up 50,003 words. It’s not an entire novel. It would be, if you didn’t mind reading things out of order and your imagination could fill in the blank spaces…but for now, it’s a start. I … Continue reading →

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I AM The Rock and Paper Beats Rock

Posted on November 17, 2014 by joey

While NaNo-ing my fucking brains out, I’ve come to several conclusions, which I will now word vomit all up in this mofo, in no particular order, like I can even think coherently and shit. People speak in fragments. Fragments are … Continue reading →

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My Terrible Secret

Posted on October 24, 2014 by joey

Shhh..I’ll tell you a secret, my terrible secret, but you can’t tell anyone. We all have secrets, right? My best secret is that things happen and I don’t blog about them. But my terrible secret is truly terrible. Are you … Continue reading →

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Bookshelf Tag

Posted on September 11, 2014 by joey

I was tagged for this post by Fondly Elizabeth at Breaking the Cycle.  I call her Fondly Elizabeth because the comments she leaves me are these darling miniature letters which begin with Dear Jolene: and end with Fondly, Elizabeth. I’m … Continue reading →

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I Believe in Sea Monsters

Posted on June 14, 2014 by joey

As a Marine, The Mister spent a considerable amount of time on boats. I mean, ships. Because you can’t say boats to a Marine. Marines go on ships, and floats. Early in our marriage, he discovered my belief in sea … Continue reading →

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