Sunday, December 25, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 726

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Romantic :: love
  2. Parents :: taking care
  3. Glass :: breakable
  4. Excuse :: later
  5. Beading :: jewelry
  6. Reservation :: nature
  7. Present :: now, gift
  8. Deadly :: dangerous
  9. List :: to-do
  10. Personal :: mine

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 725

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Transaction :: shopping
  2. Green :: go
  3. Let’s roll :: and we're off
  4. Corporation :: business
  5. View :: look
  6. Help :: hard request
  7. Massive :: huge
  8. Format :: style
  9. Wife :: marriage
  10. Screen :: computer

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 724

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Patients :: clients
  2. Intentional :: purposeful
  3. Envelope :: mail
  4. Fear :: scary
  5. Confidential :: private
  6. Mixed up :: confused
  7. Years :: forever
  8. Branded :: marked
  9. Biography :: history
  10. Provoked :: instigated

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 723

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Major :: awesome
  2. Excited :: bouncy
  3. Phone :: call
  4. Accident :: oops
  5. Texture :: fuzzy
  6. Competition :: challenging
  7. Allow :: permission
  8. Tears :: sadness
  9. Playing :: fun
  10. Effortless :: easy

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 722

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Frustrated :: aggravated
  2. Plaid :: pattern
  3. Chips :: snack
  4. Wonder :: awe
  5. Coat :: winter
  6. Trust :: faith
  7. Shelves :: storage
  8. Sharp :: knives
  9. Lotion :: self-care
  10. Anxious :: worry

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 721

Unconscious Mutterings

  1. Diva :: drama queen
  2. Flipping :: flopping
  3. Canon :: story truth
  4. Bread pudding :: holidays
  5. Shocking :: surprised
  6. Deep fry :: chicken
  7. Masterful :: successful
  8. Disgusting :: gross
  9. Elastic :: stretchy
  10. Trowel :: gardening

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 720

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Judges :: justice
  2. Notification :: alerts
  3. Proof :: reality
  4. Charming :: prince
  5. Candle :: magic
  6. Salad :: food
  7. Savings :: bank
  8. Ten minutes :: a little bit
  9. Concern :: worry
  10. Service :: giving

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 719

Unconcious Mutterings
  1. Reheat :: microwave
  2. Electrified :: light up
  3. Velvet :: cloth
  4. Half :: split
  5. Cheesiest :: yum
  6. Stale :: bread
  7. Color :: art
  8. Printing :: recording
  9. Strange :: weird
  10. Shrimp :: small

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 718

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Referral :: medical
  2. Stressed :: overwhelmed
  3. Apply :: jobs
  4. Inched :: moved
  5. Zipper :: coat
  6. Plaid :: skirt
  7. Issues :: election
  8. Orange :: fruit
  9. Cream :: soda
  10. Finish :: line

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 717

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Unflattering :: ugly
  2. Challenge :: difficult
  3. Passion :: love
  4. Founder :: creator
  5. Home :: family of choice
  6. Puppet :: play
  7. Lotion :: self care
  8. Flavor :: food
  9. Respectful :: kind
  10. Runway :: fashion

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Dewey's 24-Hour Readathon: Pre-Event Introduction Survey

1) What fine part of the world are you reading from today? I'm participating from Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
2) Which book in your stack are you most looking forward to? I think I'm looking forward to finishing the pile of unfinished books so they can go back to the library.
3) Which snack are you most looking forward to? I'm trying not to snack too much because money is tight. I should go figure out lunch shortly though..if I can figure out what to make.
4) Tell us a little something about yourself! I'm a person who deals with mental illness, a writer, a cosplayer and a reiki practitioner. I'm using this to get some reading out of the way among various preparations for NaNoWriMo, assisting in a variety of classes, and preparing for a Halloween party at the day program I take classes at.
5) If you participated in the last read-a-thon, what’s one thing you’ll do different today? If this is your first read-a-thon, what are you most looking forward to? I think making progress on my reading list and just enjoying what's usually a lonely hobby with some socializing.

Dewey's 24-Hour Readathon: Update #1 (11:20AM) - Rin Chupeco's The Girl from the Well Review

It's now about 11:20AM and I've finished the short book I wanted to start, The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco. This book is horror, specifically Japanese-American paranormal and the first book in a series.
It tells several stories overlapping stories: a story about an onryuu -- a vengeful ghost who can't move on -- The Girl from the Well. A Japanese-American boy with a terrible secret from his childhood and his American cousin who gets tied up in it.
I am a huge fan of Japanese horror and this ties up nicely all my favorite parts from the movies and games I've played on the subject, weaving the mythology right into the story.

Friday, October 21, 2016

Dewey's 24-Hour Readathon Prep Post

Hi I'm Emma (or sometimes DreamWriters). I use they pronouns now predominantly, but will accept female and genderneutral ones as well.

This is my first year doing the Dewey's 24-Hour Readathon. I'm going to be reading with breaks to write and work on my cosplay project for Halloween and haven't decided when I'm going to stop but probably before midnight since I can't stay up too late.

 These are the books I'm planning on rotating in no particular order, some are things I'm finishing, some are re-reads and some are things I'm starting. I'm doing a LOT of nonfiction. but I don't find nonfiction boring personally.


Sunday, October 16, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 716

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Submit :: forms
  2. Recollection :: memory
  3. Humble :: meek
  4. Wire :: electronics
  5. Braces :: teeth
  6. Tunnel :: travel
  7. Strategic :: planning
  8. Padding :: filler
  9. Sophisticated :: fancy
  10. Wrist :: brace

Monday, October 10, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 715

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Luke :: Gospel
  2. Towel :: Shower
  3. Arrest :: Prison
  4. Curls :: dolls
  5. Dust :: motes
  6. Flipped :: turn over
  7. Remote :: control
  8. Swipe :: sweep
  9. Magazine :: bullets
  10. Cotton :: clothing

Monday, October 3, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 714

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Forgetfulness :: memory issues, dissociation
  2. Diagram :: chart
  3. Inconsiderate :: unfair
  4. Relapse :: mental illness, loss, defeat
  5. Jingling :: bells
  6. Counter :: attack
  7. Backspace :: delete
  8. Flush :: embarrassed
  9. Awkward :: uncomfortable
  10. Thumb :: finger

Saturday, October 1, 2016

Monday, September 26, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 713

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Brace :: support
  2. Upgrade :: better
  3. Run :: exercise
  4. Construction :: building
  5. Lazy :: *flop*
  6. Email :: inbox
  7. Hide :: scared
  8. Hornet :: run away
  9. Wonder :: awe
  10. Hesitate :: pause

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Unconcious Mutterings 712

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Flat :: smooth
  2. Machine :: work
  3. Arthritis :: pain
  4. Forks :: food
  5. Task force :: jobs
  6. Beads :: jewelry
  7. Striped :: pants
  8. Dumpster :: trash
  9. Piggy :: cute
  10. Badge :: authority

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 711

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Selected :: chosen
  2. Sharpie :: doodling
  3. Campus :: school
  4. Personal :: private
  5. Wedge :: shoes
  6. Smoke :: tobacco
  7. Polish :: history
  8. Ultimate :: greatest
  9. Threadbare :: worn
  10. Notification :: sounds

Monday, September 5, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 710

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Holiday :: annoyance
  2. Rotted :: forest floor
  3. Pain :: ow
  4. Confused :: ???
  5. Surprised :: !
  6. Joint :: bends
  7. Desert :: sand
  8. Solicit :: request
  9. Affection :: fondness
  10. Memories :: past

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Oracle Readings Received: Jodi Chapman's Soul Clarity Card Draw (September 1 2016)

Hi Emma! Your card is: Let it flow – See yourself floating along the river of life. You don’t have to do anything – just go with it. Hugs!

Monday, August 29, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 709

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Electrical :: tape
  2. Glasses :: drinks
  3. Comics :: friends
  4. Satellite :: a band with this catchy song
  5. Tonight :: sleep
  6. Sweater :: warmth
  7. Clipboard :: notes
  8. Unglued :: unstable
  9. Plaid :: skirt
  10. Upsetting :: crying

Monday, August 22, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 708

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Passive :: submissive
  2. Crumbs :: Bread
  3. Grave :: graveyard ghosts
  4. Believe :: faith
  5. Stifle :: stuff
  6. Fish :: sea
  7. Crunch :: Chewy
  8. Bonus :: Points
  9. Flat :: Plateau
  10. Bubbled :: boiled

Friday, August 19, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 707

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Hiding :: secret
  2. Grip :: grab
  3. Sticky :: eww
  4. Games :: video games
  5. Tunnel :: dark
  6. Japan :: friends
  7. Super :: heroes
  8. Map :: places
  9. Costume :: cosplay
  10. Secret :: service

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings 706

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Cackle :: witch
  2. $5 :: pocket change
  3. Olympics :: sports
  4. Stink :: gross
  5. Announcement :: signs
  6. Polish :: nail art
  7. Frizzy :: hair
  8. Name :: community
  9. Endings :: stories
  10. Misty :: morning

Monday, August 1, 2016

Oracle Readings Received: Jodi Chapman's Soul Clarity Card Draw (August 1 2016)

Hi Emma! Your card is: Let it flow – See yourself floating along the river of life. You don’t have to do anything – just go with it. Hugs!

Unconscious Mutterings 705

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Substandard :: inferior
  2. Rude :: mean
  3. Equality :: balance
  4. Smile! :: Photographer
  5. Presidential? :: election
  6. Fish :: food
  7. Cloudy :: day
  8. Wondering :: curious
  9. Thought :: deep
  10. Calculator :: math

Monday, July 25, 2016

Unconscious Mutterings Week 704

Unconscious Mutterings
  1. Ridiculous :: silly
  2. Fearful :: hiding
  3. Data :: spreadsheet
  4. Beyond :: space
  5. Gossip :: mean girls
  6. Guessing game :: gamble
  7. Portal :: the cake is a lie
  8. Bracket :: sports
  9. Party :: friends
  10. Transparent :: open

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Thursday, June 2, 2016

What Would The Buddha Say About Recovery?: Writing A Short "Illness" Narrative Assignment

I recently moved out of my family home and in with my fiance and we had a bad housemate experience that required us to move again. The stress of moving twice in a short period of time made me fall behind on housework and I am suffering from and struggling with the overwhelm of drowning in the laundry. This suffering makes me feel frustrated with myself and my fiance because a lot needs to be done, culturally I'm not used to asking for support and help, and I really want to do it on my own.

I need to drop my storyline now because it is affecting other people and I am getting frustrated with myself and wanting it to change as soon as possible because I hate the way it makes me feel stuck in meltdown mode.

Today I have chosen to acknowledge that this is hard, but  to take today one moment at a time, check off each little thing that gets done, and appreciate it.


Thursday, April 14, 2016

Spirit of Money Need Card Draw (Apr 14 2016)

What does the spirit of money need from you?


The Faery Oracle says:

The Guardian of the Gate
Money is right outside your door, waiting for your permission to enter. Identify what's blocking the door, why you feel closed off from money. Does it feel safer to keep money away? Release any fears, and open the door, and let money in.


Friday, April 1, 2016

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Oracle Readings Received: Daughters of the Moon One Card Draw (Mar 8 2016)



The Dreamer

This card speaks of new beginnings or the zero(egg) where everything is born anew. It also represents self love, innocence, purification and clear vision

Friday, February 26, 2016

Oracle Readings Received: One Card Draw (Feb 26 2016)



Strength.
This is being on the road to spiritual enlightenment while still operating in the physical world. There will be mundane obstacles to your spiritual goals, but you can overcome them with gentle strength, not brute force. Compassion is your personal power and you have a limitless, infinite supply. Use that same compassion on yourself; self-care and having your basic needs met are just as important as obtaining your goals. Make sure your third eye and solar plexus chakras are in balance with each other.

Monday, February 1, 2016

Friday, January 1, 2016

Oracle Readings Received: Jodi Chapman's Soul Clarity Card Draw (Jan 1 2016)

Hi Emma!
Your card is:
Get organized – You know that clutter that’s in your mind and in your life? Start clearing it out!
Hugs!