by Heidi | Oct 7, 2016 | 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes
I’m not a fan of tests. The very word makes my gut clench. A test? What if I don’t know the answers? What if I didn’t study the right material? What if I fail? I’m pretty sure it all started when my third grade self encountered the SRA tests...
by Heidi | Oct 5, 2016 | 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes
Silence. I crave it. As an introvert, it’s how I recharge. Outside the safe cocoon of my home, the world pelts me with its intensity–a constant influx of stimuli demanding to be processed. I thrive in small, tight-knit circles, nourished by meaningful...
by Heidi | Oct 4, 2016 | 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes
An ode to coffee, my favorite ‘brew’. Coffee, coffee in my cup, Helps me cope with our new pup. When my eyelids are heavy and my words are few, Please bring me more of my favorite brew. It’s amazing all the joy I glean, From a drink that starts as...
by Heidi | Oct 3, 2016 | 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes
The state of my closet is enough to drive me to tears. It’s populated with things I’m sick of. Which just screams first world problems, I suppose. Or maybe I’m just embarrassed that a third of the clothes I’ve purchased, I’ve never worn....
by Heidi | Oct 2, 2016 | 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes
The inner critic is a daunting beast, capable of sidelining an artist’s progress–dare I say an entire career–if given too much unmerited attention. I’m encouraged by Vincent van Gogh’s words here. Pretty sure he battled his inner critic...
by Heidi | Oct 1, 2016 | 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes
I’m not much of a recreational walker. I’d rather go to the gym and jump on the fancy cardio equipment or a stationary bike, parked in front of the Today show to make the time pass more quickly. Eager to get it over with so I can get on with my day. But my...
