Category Archives: Life

Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1534: Start on a New Day

Alright, it’s time to start on a new day. Linkin Park is playing on the radio and things feel old and new at the same time. Misery waves wash on over but I’m alive. I’m kicking. I’ve things to do … Continue reading

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1533: Writing About Me

I was going to write about my ex but I don’t want to. I don’t want to keep writing about me. I’ve done it enough over the years. I’ve done it enough through the various forms of struggle. I’ve done … Continue reading

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1532: Rambling on a Lack of Sleep

So I’m sitting in a cafe not far from work. About two minutes of walking, actually. Not far at all. I’m sitting here, I’m tired. I’m worn out. Not enough sleep. It was worth it, or rather this lack of … Continue reading

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1531: Photography self-doubt, etc.

I’m photographing my first gig in a couple of months tonight. Still not sure if the drive is back in me, but I want to do this tonight… so I’m doing it. I’m also asking myself questions, because of course … Continue reading

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1530: Not Enough Rest

Sleep is this thing that occasionally happens in my life. When it happens, it is usually heavy and needed, and not enough to not make me feel tired, and then I end up with more bad sleep and a cycle … Continue reading

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1529: Faint Addition

Another fine day, another fine dollar. What does this mean? Nothing right now. Or something. Or actually, what it means is it’s another work day, working to earn money, usually said in a manner that implies the drudgery of the … Continue reading

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1528: Once More, Thoughts on Writing

One of those days where the things happen and the things don’t happen. Currently I’m listening to people talk and I’m trying to listen and write at the same time. It’s an interesting experience and one I’ve done before, though … Continue reading

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1527: Waiting for a Food Delivery

Waiting for a food delivery for an event. This is, of course, the best time to start writing. You know, when there’s a low amount of time, but I want to see if I can beat the delivery person in … Continue reading

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1526: Willfully Blind

I’ve got to head out soon, but I’ve also got to write now. I’ve got to write something. I’ve got to get thoughts down. Something. Anything. Long week, long spiral. Spiraling for a few weeks and it probably started with … Continue reading

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Five-Hundred Word Challenge 1525: Close to Eight Months Left

It’s a wet day. It’s a rainy day. It’s a bad day. It’s a good day. I’m realising that, perhaps, I’m not fully recovered from illness. Or maybe I am but am getting sick again. I don’t know. I do … Continue reading

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