Category Archives: Personal
My Virgin AWP Experience
I can’t believe it’s been (more than) a week since AWP ended. I admit AWP got off to a rough start for me (you can see what I mean here) but after the initial shocks and adjustments my experience at … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Life, Personal, Writing
Tagged "ah hah", "personal growth", activism, AWP, book, caucus, conference, craft, deaf, disabilities, learning, memoir, opportunity, resources, writer
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Bad Body: After Ten Days Of Neglect My Body Is Taking A Stand (And Making Me Pay)
I don’t think I’m very high maintenance, but my body is another story. I mean talk about a drama queen! It’s either this is broken or this organ is slacking or needs surgery or my blood is out of whack, … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Life, Personal, travel
Tagged "run down", body, dehydrated, headache, sleep, tired, water
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Nebraska: A Drive-By Visit
I haven’t been back to my home state of Nebraska since 2013. That wasn’t the plan, I mean true I am not crazy about Nebraska… All right, I hate the state. I mean the story I submitted to prospective graduate … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Personal, Relationships, travel
Tagged "best friends", "favorite restaurant", "road trip", candy, Easter, grandma, Nebraska, visit
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Writing Conferences, Reunions And Trying To Focus: Getting Ready For AWP 2015!
I’m super excited. And nervous. And a little crazed, from feeling both overwhelmed and so, so behind. But I’m mostly excited – I think. I’m going to my first ever AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) Conference. It’s next … Continue reading
Posted in Editing, Education, Events, Inspiration, Personal, Publishing, Thoughts, Writing
Tagged "creative collective", "road trip", "writing conference", anxiety, AWP, business, deaf, deafness, excitement, friends, learning, networking, relationships, reunion, travel, writers
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