Tag: life

Relationships

Why I deleted my Facebook account

Ruby Pipes15 Comments

"garbage blues" © S. H., 2006. CC BY-ND 2.0.
“garbage blues” © S. H., 2006. CC BY-ND 2.0.
A grand total of fifty-six days. That’s how long I lasted on Facebook this time around. Much longer than my previous nineteen hours, but not as long as I’d had it before my year-plus absence. It was just long enough to figure out that I don’t want to go back ever again.

It wasn’t even the fight between my in-laws and best friend that did it, though I’m sure everyone will debate that for awhile. But, no, the thing that gets under my skin about the website is how much communication it enables, but how little is delivers. Continue reading →

Personal Development

Until You Learn

Ruby Pipes4 Comments

"Busy" © 1Q78, 2013. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
“Busy” © 1Q78, 2013. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
I’m scouring for things to keep my brain occupied through winter. Things that occupy my neurons without actually making me think about existence.

Ordered a sketchbook and a new set of pastels. Logged into my Codecademy account for the first time in months. Accepted an outreach position at my coworking space. Planned my running schedule and increased my weight-training days. Stay just busy enough to keep myself solid. My feet grounded. Continue reading →

Mental Health

What You Get

Ruby Pipes2 Comments

"Shattered..." © Spyros Papaspyropoulos, 2014. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
“Shattered…” © Spyros Papaspyropoulos, 2014. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
My brain can’t carve out the words to explain this.
Can’t find a way to melt them together.

Can’t form anything cohesive.

I’m all spitting and cursing today. Teeth grinding out of my head. Continue reading →