Since the pandemic started early last spring, it seems that everyone has picked up a new, creative hobby. Suddenly everyone is baking, book binding, woodworking, painting, sewing, and more. With anxiety thick in the air, uncertainty lurking around every corner, and far more time than we know what to do with, it seems that everyone … Continue reading Creative Escapism
Author: Bringing.Mae.Flowers
I'm a 20-something woman living, learning, and writing in the Rockies. Far from being an inspiration, I have started to look for inspiration in everything I do. From mental health to writing, mindfulness to dating: I hope my blog can bring some light and insight someone, even if that someone is just me.
Where Have I Been? Starting a New Career Chapter, that’s where.
I got a new job at the start of the month. Or, more specifically, I transferred to a new role withing my current company. As with any new change, there has been a lot been a lot to adjust to. But, I'm glad I did it. For the last few months I've been looking into … Continue reading Where Have I Been? Starting a New Career Chapter, that’s where.
A Day in Beverages
Coffee in the morning sitting at my desk. Tea after lunchtime- while I take a little rest. A Glass of wine with dinner, with a fruity plume. An herbal drink at night time, a nightcap in my room. My day measured in beverages, drank at their appointed time. A mug, a teacup, and a stemmed … Continue reading A Day in Beverages
Publication Announcement
It's official: I am getting published! A small, non-profit, all-volunteer, fantasy magazine in the United Kingdom is publishing one of my short stories. The magazine is called Noctivagant Press, you can check out their website here: https://www.noctivagantpress.co.uk/. The piece I submitted is called "Lass From the Low Country". It is a tragic tale of love … Continue reading Publication Announcement
Working With Anxiety: Imposter Syndrome
By now everyone knows that I have anxiety. While I talk a lot about how it impacts my personal life, I haven't discussed how it can bleed into my work life as well. Until recently, I've not had much of an issue. I work from home, as part of a small team, that doing straight … Continue reading Working With Anxiety: Imposter Syndrome
Taking a Literary Turn
I've been on a literary kick. For the last month I've been reading and writing more than I have since starting college. I haven't turned on my television in over a week, and I haven't gone a single day without picking up a book or a pen. I feel like I did when I was … Continue reading Taking a Literary Turn
Stability or Ambition
I am not an ambitious person. Maybe I was once. Like most children I used to daydream about wealth and fame, but as I grew older those lofty fantasies mellowed into more humble goals. Most of my adulthood, my only goals has been to provide for myself in a career I enjoyed. In short, my … Continue reading Stability or Ambition
Writer’s Block and Writing Fears
I could write a book about writer's block. I think this is a common feelings among writers. We have the ideas, but we can't seem to find the motivation or the ability to translate those ideas to the page. Somehow, the mere act of sitting down to write or type causes all words to simply … Continue reading Writer’s Block and Writing Fears
Too Practical: The pros and cons of risk aversion
My sister once told me I was too practical. In the middle of a fight she looked at me and told me that my problem was that I am too practical. It was the first time that I had ever been told that my practicality was a negative personality trait. I've always been referred to … Continue reading Too Practical: The pros and cons of risk aversion
Dating As a Demiromantic part 2: How Do You Know When You Like Someone?
I don't fall in love easily. Love has always been an extremely slow and gradual process for me. I was never one who could easily jump from relationship to relationship, because my heart just wasn't interested. Dating was a fun way to meet new people, but I rarely felt any chemistry or "romance" for anyone … Continue reading Dating As a Demiromantic part 2: How Do You Know When You Like Someone?
