500 Words Per Day 500 Words Per Day: Day 5

500 Words Per Day: Day 5

1.15.15 Day 5 Twice today I had good thoughts and I did my normal routine, “Alright remember this you little shit. Say it over and over and memorize it. Keep saying it. You don’t need to write it down if you keep repeating. It’s good for your brain.” And three minutes later both thoughts were …

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500 Words Per Day 500 Words Per Day: Day 3

500 Words Per Day: Day 3

1.13.15 Day 3 Just finished meditating. That puts me at about day 175 or so. Just thought about what I was going to write the whole time. Seems like a distraction but I actually find it quite stimulating to have something specific to concentrate on. Feels like coffee. I want to write in my journal …

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500 Words Per Day 500 Words Per Day: Day 2

500 Words Per Day: Day 2

1.12.15 Day 2 If I wanted to have a real conversation with someone, where would I start? Would it matter that I can’t yet have completely honest conversations with myself? I don’t like getting down on myself because it’s becoming trendy. If I say I am bad at something that is supposed to make it …

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500 Words Per Day That’s a Wrap: 30 Days of Writing

That’s a Wrap: 30 Days of Writing

2.9.15 Day 30 This is my last day. And fitting it’s the longest one to date. 7 hour flight, 5 hour layover, 11 hour flight, 4 hour layover, 3 hour flight, I’m home, disoriented and hoping the sun is warm on my face. In a month have I been able to accomplish anything? Am I …

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