Tag: writing
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January Wrap Up – Chaotic Reads, Cinematic Spirals, & Main Character Shenanigans
Welcome back to Stories, Sips, and Shenanigans, where I do my best, fall apart a little, read a few things, binge a few shows, and pretend I’m not already behind on three different life challenges. January came in hot, weird, emotional, and dramatic – basically me in month form. Did I read a lot? No.…
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Book Review – The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson *spoilers*
AKA the book that stole my peace, my breath, and my whole snow day… Bookish besties…. I originally put this book down because I found the beginning was going way too slow, but once I picked it up again, I spent a whole TWO days finishing it. And I only spent two days because I…
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Late January Check-In: What I’m Drinking, Reading, Watching, and Avoiding Right Now
January feels hella long. Like, aggressively long. Like it started in 2024 and refuses to leave. And now meteorologists are whispering sweet nothings about Armageddon-level snow? I support it. Cancel the plans. If we’re gonna suffer through the longest month known to man, we might as well do it wrapped in blankets with a mug…
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A Day in the Life of a 2nd Grade Paraprofessional (Vol #1)
Let me set the scene for you. It’s early morning. I am armed with coffee, vibes, and the delusional hope that today might be normal. Reader, that hope did not survive the first hour. Being a paraprofessional in a second-grade classroom is like living inside a group chat that never stops talking, never stays on…
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My 2025 Wrap Up – In Which I Talk Endings, Proud Moments, and Jonas Brothers Concerts
Hello, bookish besties and festive friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and holidays! So today, I’m here to wrap up 2025.And before you say it: yes, I’m fully aware there are still six days left in the year. But those days are going to be spent being cozy, vibing, and intentionally forgetting…
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Blogmas Day 18/19/20 – Be Gentle With Yourself This Holiday Season
I skipped the last few days of Blogmas because I was tired. Like, bone-deep tired. Overstimulated. Tapped out. And instead of forcing myself to push through for the sake of consistency, I took a break. And if you’re reading this thinking, same, this post is for you. The holidays are loud. They’re bright. They’re full…
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Blogmas Day 17 – MORE Series I NEED to Stop Ghosting – Part 2
Welcome back to my December confessional. Today, we continue the saga of Series I Need to Finish is 2026 – the ones I’ve ghosted, breadcrumbed, emotionally neglected, or stared at one my shelves like “soon…probably…maybe.” Let’s just dive right into the carnage. 1. The Green Bone Saga – Fonda LeeStatus: Haven’t started but might be…
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Blogmas Day 16 – The Series I Need to Stop Ghosting Like a Man with Commitment Issues on Hinge – Part 1
Welcome back to Blogmas, babes, where I continue to expose my chaotic reading behavior as though it’s a personality trait the world asked for. On today’s episode? Series I Need to FINISH in 2026 Because…I need to stop ghosting these books like a man who says “I’m not ready for anything serious right now” and…
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Blogmas Day 15 – Reading Goals for 2026
Welcome back to Blogmas, where I post with the chaotic confidence of someone who has absolutely no business adding more goals to her plate but does it anyway. Today’s topic? My 2026 Reading Goals Yes. A whole new reading era. A renaissance. A “don’t ask how many books I bought vs. how many I actually…
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Blogmas Day 14 – My Life Goals for 2026
Welcome back to Stories, Sips, and Shenanigans, where I overshare with heart, hope, and just a sprinkle of delulu ambition. Today’s Blogmas post is basically me laying out my 2026 Life Upgrade Blueprint. Some would call these goals, but I’m calling them upgrades. They’re not exactly resolutions, but intentions. First: My word of the year…
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