Slendergames!

So I've been off the blog for a little while, since my two random rants about television shows I've been watching (the HIMYM one is totally out of date, too, since they resolved that issue in the last episode. But I just had to express my annoyance).

An update with me: life has been filled with querying my novel, working on my second novel, working on a poetry chapbook, running around to auditions, and meanwhile doing work stuff. I've gotten a bunch of poetry published! Here's some. Plus my boyfriend's in town, which means lots of additional socializing and kicking back. When I'm by myself, I sometimes work until I fall asleep on various projects...which probably isn't healthy. My boyfriend reminds me to eat dinner and chill at night.

Anyway. I'm working on a few longer blog posts, which will be up starting next week. In the meantime, I leave you with THIS.

Why you should all be following: Heal Yourself, Skeletor

I recently came across the Heal Yourself, Skeletor Tumblr and I think I'm a little in love.

Full disclosure, I had a She-Ra Princess of Power Castle when I was a kid. My brother had the He-Man castle. We were big fans. We even went to see the arguably awful Masters of the Universe movie when it opened in cinemas. Well, I say we did, but I ran screaming out of the theatre when Skeletor appeared on screen. To be fair, I was six and Skeletor was terrifying. It took my incredibly patient mom a long while (possibly some popcorn bribery) to convince me to return to the movie.

So, when I came across this Tumblr yesterday I was a bit skeptical. I mean, motivational/inspirational thoughts from Skeletor? Well, as you can see, it definitely works.

Happy Tuesday.

Skeletor Affirmations (by ghoulnextdoor)

You can find more Skeletor Affirmations at Heal Yourself, Skeletor on Tumblr. If you aren't following them yet you really should be. 

I'll Drink to That . . .

Things have been a bit  . . . batshit (I really did try to find another word, but that's the only one that fits!) lately. In a good way. In a very good way. But, I don't have time tonight to explain all that. It's my husband's birthday. So until later this week (or early next) I promise a full update. For now, let's just leave it with this gif . . .

How I Met Your Mother: The Woman Always Gives In

Okay. I realize I just went off on a rant about another television show last week. But I just have to talk about “How I Met Your Mother” for a second. I love this show and I hate this show. I first noticed the ubiquitous sexism in Barney’s character—Barney is a guy whose purpose in life is basically spouting stupid pick-up lines to get women to sleep with him. The running joke in the show is how stupid his pick-up lines are, and how stupid the women are who fall for them. (Spoiler: the women always fall for them.)

I keep watching Barney’s antics and wonder: why is this show telling me that beautiful women are stupid? And that there are so many stupid women in New York? Is it just me, or is HIMYM telling me that “stupid” is pretty much the default setting for women?