A look inside my brain.

These Monday meme clearance posts are a smidge stressful. For one, I write them in WordPress proper – I usually write in Word before editing, and before copy and paste. I expect more errors this way. I don’t return much to previous posts, however, so in the real world, it’s not that big of a problem. It’d be nice if anxiety cared about reality. Perfectionism … Continue reading A look inside my brain.

Perfectionism, a garage door, and some compulsivity.

My garage door had some work done. The other doors are going to talk – it looks five years younger, all shiny with a lustrous dark brown coat. New paint. The TLC was overdue. I’ve lived here for twelve years and prior to last week, the only maintenance the door received was an occasional drive-by washing. I can be shockingly negligent with home maintenance. It’s … Continue reading Perfectionism, a garage door, and some compulsivity.

When the notebook is new: thoughts about eating disorders.

I have a new notebook for journalling. The timing worked out well; I used the last page of my previous journal on the last day of the month. Such lovely synchronicity. I have a new notebook and that’s an intimidating thing. I’ve already started wrong. I bought a small notebook this time – five by seven. I was seduced by its pretty floral cover but … Continue reading When the notebook is new: thoughts about eating disorders.