Archives
I Live Here Now
Posted on July 3, 2012 3 Comments
All right, enough with the boring writer stuff. Here’s a post about something entirely different. I live in Los Angeles now. In an apartment. …with ROOMMATES. The last weekend was a test of strength and endurance. I had everything delivered from Ikea and set to work building it. I hate Ikea. If I wasn’t […]
A matter of fact – Los Angeles
Posted on June 26, 2012 Leave a Comment
I didn’t really start freaking out until Dad asked me to drive. It’s interesting how it’s easier to not be behind the wheel. “Can you drive for a couple hundred miles?” “Yeah, sure.” For about the first hundred, I white-knuckled the steering wheel as all the implications of what I was doing roared up in […]
My To-Do List
Posted on May 31, 2012 Leave a Comment
As I eyed a 6’0″ axe at the Renaissance Fair last week, I was struck with the thought that maybe I could wait on getting that new computer. My current compy is only four years old and in fair condition, but that’s four years at 2,000 words an hour. Some of the buttons are wearing […]
Reality Sets In
Posted on February 10, 2012 1 Comment
I’m moving to Los Angeles. I’m moving to Los Angeles! Oh, my God, I’m moving to Los Angeles. Well, not until later in the year, but reality is setting in and it’s setting in hard. The other day, my dad told me we needed to talk about when we wanted to head out there. To […]
Resolute: We Are Strong
Posted on January 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
That’s right. Two weeks in, I’m giving you a New Year’s Resolution Post featuring (gratuitous capitalization)! Let’s dive right in. Start/Join a band Don’t talk about “The-Book-That-Will-Not-Be-Named” or, more commonly, “You-Know-What”. Save up $10,000 to move to LA Punch anyone who says “You’re so young!” Be more Internet social Read 100 books. Let’s go in […]
Reactions: Family
Posted on June 17, 2011 Leave a Comment
Typical Midwest middle class family. If that phrase doesn’t help you form a mental image, I apologize. This post may not make that much sense. The first family member I told about my move to Los Angeles was my younger brother. “When are you leaving?” “January.” “Okay.” His thumbs twirled as he delved back into […]
Exclusive updates and content for Patreon subscribers