Finishing My College Adventure

Well, after the financial aid drama (which I finally got!) and the pure adjustment to doing homework again, I have finished my spring semester and only have one semester left. I will be taking 2 classes over the summer and then I will be done! I can't put into words how truly excited and proud … Continue reading Finishing My College Adventure

I Thought I Was Getting Scammed At Work

Scammers are a part of reality now. It really is depressing that you have to keep your guard up so much because you just don't know who you can trust. I have had a couple of scammy experiences already like when I thought I was being hired for a work from home job or when … Continue reading I Thought I Was Getting Scammed At Work

I Just Want To Be Liked

You know how they say that when you get older, you stop caring what people think of you? I have heard that too. Well, I'm older but I'm apparently not one of those people. 😁 I do feel more confident, the older I get. But, yeah, I still care. What can I say? I just … Continue reading I Just Want To Be Liked

Still Trying To Pay For My College

A couple of months ago, I talked about how I was going through it with the financial aid office and guess what?? I still am! SInce last time, I have appealed and while I haven't been officially rejected; they have repeatedly requested more information. The thing is it is really hard to defend why you … Continue reading Still Trying To Pay For My College

Foster Care Adoption: Getting Matched With A Child

Foster care adoption taught me many things, including how to advocate for myself. I wanted to be a mom and I wasn’t going to let beaurocratic red tape stop me. Not for long, anyway! So in this post, I’m gonna talk about what you can do to help control your fate while trying to adopt. … Continue reading Foster Care Adoption: Getting Matched With A Child

How Do I Adopt From Foster Care?

How do you go about adopting from foster care? What are the steps involved? I have tried to summarize the process for you! (Disclaimer! I haven't researched each state or any other countries so don’t go arguing with anyone official based on what I say, haha, but this will give you a general idea of … Continue reading How Do I Adopt From Foster Care?

Week Recap! Convention Bound

Welcome to my week’s recap and coffee share hosted by Natalie the Explorer This was actually a pretty lousy week. I don’t know, maybe mercury was in retrograde or something. I don’t really understand what that means but I know people say it a lot. My daughter ran down my car battery. My job got … Continue reading Week Recap! Convention Bound

The Time I Accidentally Stole A Dog

I pride myself on being an animal rescuer. I love all kinds of animals and I'm someone that people call when they find an animal in need. Sometimes, this is a bad thing because I don't know how to say no. Case in point, last week, I rescued a baby possum and a few days … Continue reading The Time I Accidentally Stole A Dog

How To Make Bird Feeder Citrus Cups

Did you know that February is National Bird Feeding Month? And, yes, I'm aware that I am writing this in May but it's still true. National Bird Feeding Month became official in 1994, thanks to Illinois Congressman John Porter. February is one of the most difficult months for birds to make it through so the … Continue reading How To Make Bird Feeder Citrus Cups

How To Manage Your Post Con Depression

Depression. Seasonal depression. Manic depression. There are so many different kinds. But, they all stink. For me, right now, it’s Post Con Depression. Yes, it’s a thing. You see, when you go to a convention, you are insulated in this bubble of people who get you. We might have different fandoms but we all are … Continue reading How To Manage Your Post Con Depression