Write a blog post everyday!!.... Not.

After the last time I failed to complete one of those "Write a story/Take a picture/Make a post EVERYDAY" I told myself I would never try to do one again. Now I never failed because I suck at these things, but because I (would sometimes just forget but mostly) would always feel like what I had to post was not good enough. These things, in theory, are meant to promote creativity by doing exactly what they do, force you to think of something new every day. I, on the other hand, end up feeling pressured to make something at least mildly interesting every day, and my life just isn't that interesting! My every day photos included a lot of pictures of my cat and my posts.. well, they ended after less than a week.

You might be wondering what brought up this chain of thought! (You probably aren't, but that's okay.) I really wanted to write another blog post today but:
1) Did not want to feel like I had to start writing a post everyday
2) Feel that, even though I don't have anything interesting to write about, I could not be excited about rediscovering my blog and write a post just because - even if it has very little interest.

So, I am going to stop feeling like my posts always have to be interesting. I have a blog for me and my posts are for me!

Now, here is the really not interesting stuff that you've been waiting for! Drum roll, please!

*Drum Roll*

I have been house sitting 2 dogs, 1 cat, 3 hamsters, and 2 bunnies since last Wednesday. One of the hamsters had babies the day before I got here.. They ate the babies while I was here. The cat hates me, and I can't tell if the bunnies want to be held or if they want to bite me.. But the puppies love me and cuddle with me every night, so that's good!

Do you have a blog?

My boyfriend randomly asked me how to start a blog. Not even thinking that I had a blog here, I recommended BlogSpot. Then he asked the dreaded question......

"Do you have a blog?"

Before answering, I signed in to see what I had written here. Luckily there isn't much and it isn't nearly as embarrassing as my GlamBlog or Glog or whatever the myspace inspired version of this was. It was just as junior-high-hot-topic-goth-this-isn't-just-a-phase-mom phase as it sounds.

I have a feeling that he:
A) Will not be starting a blog.
B) Will not find my blog.

So I let him know that it exists, but did not tell him the name. TinyDino was not my most creative, but I am pretty proud of "Cloudy with a Chance of Chaos."

But I realized that the last time I posted was exactly two years ago today! The roommate is gone and we don't have a new one yet, I still live at home for the time being but am saving for my own place, I dropped out of college and started a much better job at a family owned jewelry store, and I am in an overall better place in my life.

As I always find myself saying, I should get back into writing/journal-ling/blogging! I'll try to make that resolution stick this time.

New Roommate

It's nearly 1pm and I don't have to work until 3pm, so I've been chilling in my batman pajamas with no bra under my shirt, watching TV and browsing the internet in my mum's room. I have only left the room twice and that was to get food.  Suddenly I hear males voices coming up the stairs.
That's it.
Rapists.
Murderers.
Robbers.
I'm going to die today.

Then, Kaylee walks up the stairs.
My new roommate decided to move in today.  I guess my mum said she could come in any time this week, as she already had the key to the house. The men are her dad and her brother. They all greeted me.

The problem now is that I'm trapped in my mother's room.  I need to get something off my desk and I should probably put on real pants and a bra, but I don't want to interact with them.

I was not prepared for this.

How To Write a Story

1.  Sit in front of laptop
2. Stare at blank page
3. Browse Facebook and Reddit
4. Stare at blank page again
5. Cry deeply
6. Run out of points for list
7. Curl up in a ball
8. Eat ice cream

Where to start?

Dear anyone reading my blog,

I'm not really sure what I intend to do with this blog.  I only recently remember that I had created this account a few years ago and thought it might be a good way to keep up on my writing.  I probably won't be keeping you up on my day-to-day living because not only have I never been good at keep a journal, but my life really isn't terribly exciting.
I graduated from high school in May and just registered for classes at my local junior college.  I plan to transfer to a four year college at the end of my sophomore year because I can't afford to go now.  I work at a local grocery store for 32-40 hours a week.  I live with my mother, a chihuahua, and a giant cat.  My dad lives nearby so I visit him regularly.  I don't have any siblings or any close family members, so I spend most of my time off work with my friends.
I'll probably use this blog to practice my writing.  I am going to school to be an English teacher so I figure I should practice as much as I can.  I would very much appreciate any constructive criticism on my stories/poetry/whatever I end up writing.

Have a wonderful day!
-TinyDino