Tag Archives: writing

blogger recognition award.

Posted on 12 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I’m not good at making friends. I have always been an introvert. Meeting people has never been easy for me. I would never be able to talk to anyone face to face about the things I have the courage to post on … Continue reading →

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the burden.

Posted on 12 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I have had a long enough history with anxiety and depression to know the routine. Of course, it is not supposed to be a routine. I am supposed to be able to break out of the circle. And I do… … Continue reading →

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writing not writing.

Posted on 12 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

Before I was downsized, I had less time to write. And I hated it. Some nights I would stay up far too late writing because I had to. And I’d go to work after a mere 5 hours of sleep… which … Continue reading →

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a most important letter.

Posted on 12 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

Dear Santa, I have a short list this year — just four requests. I know you’re a busy man and even just my small list is asking for too much. But I haven’t asked for anything for years… and I … Continue reading →

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identity neurosis.

Posted on 10 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I began rewriting my ‘about’ page last week. It was mere coincidence that this exact activity popped up as an assignment for Blogging 101 a couple of days ago. My original ‘about’ page was fine. But I hate fine. I … Continue reading →

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everybody else.

Posted on 9 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

Some days, I want to be everybody else. "Why is writing so much harder for me than it is for everybody else?" — every novelist ever, secretly to themselves, all the time — Lev Grossman (@leverus) April 28, 2015 I … Continue reading →

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headspace.

Posted on 9 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I used to write sitting at a gorgeous 60-year-old mahogany desk, carefully and expertly handcrafted by my late grandfather-in-law. It was nestled in the corner of our spare room. I would type away into the night. A big cozy chair beside … Continue reading →

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you ask, I tell.

Posted on 9 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I’ve been re-tapped by my friend at Sass and Sauce with another Liebster Award nomination. What a sweetheart! Below are her great questions – I had lots of fun answering! [I’m going to refrain from re-nominating more blogs at this time … Continue reading →

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