I recently only had $13 in my bank account. I say recently because, upon looking it up and my eyes going wide with horror, I shoved over $90 from my savings and to prop up my checking account into something that wouldn’t make me hyperventilate. I’ve never been the best budgeter (my ADHD seriously hindersContinueContinue reading “Indebted”
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Going Back to Basics
I finished my first novel about two years ago. I had a professional editor look at it, cried as I cut away the fat, and trimmed it up to a respectable manuscript. Then, I started vying for literary agents, presenting my lovely novel with my first query letter, then a shiny new improved one whenContinueContinue reading “Going Back to Basics”
Adulting
The future has been a place I’ve always been running towards but never was able to see it clearly. Beau and I were talking finances the other day, and it become quite clear that, even though I signed up for my work’s 401k and other benefits, I knew nothing about them. I didn’t even knowContinueContinue reading “Adulting”
Hit Record
I’ve been looking into expanding my art. Most people probably don’t consider what I do “art.” I’m just a writer, right? Well, bullshit on that. I create through splatters of words and handfuls of commas and brushstrokes of backstory, so yes, in the end, I am an artist. Something I’ve always loved is film. When IContinueContinue reading “Hit Record”
Magic Never Grows Up
I have finally returned to my life after spending a week in the most magical place on earth. Disneyworld is still as amazing as I remember. Sure, the miles and miles of walking on concrete, the crowds that press in too close, and the screaming of children were certainly not my favorite things. But, IContinueContinue reading “Magic Never Grows Up”
Oh! Happy Day!
I have had my very first article published in The Mary Sue. That’s right, The Mary Sue. Be still my fangirling heart. I was lucky enough to talk about what I love most: media representation, geeky TV shows, and queerness. So, I say go forth and read about awesomeness. I Kissed A Girl and DeniedContinueContinue reading “Oh! Happy Day!”
Being Poor (Together)
It’s amazing how expensive moving in is. The last week has been an exercise in sorting boxes and trying to do basic things (open a package, cook in the crock pot) and realizing “Oh shit, we do not have this super necessary thing.” Then it’s running out to buy that necessary thing and seeing threeContinueContinue reading “Being Poor (Together)”
Finding Home
It’s official. The beau and I have moved into our new place. Right now, it’s a cluttered mess of boxes and bags as we sort through everything, from cutlery to pillows to whatever that weird Buddha statue thing is. We spent more money this weekend than I ever thought possible, and yet it seems likeContinueContinue reading “Finding Home”
Ren Martinez 