We're All Mad Here, Marshmellow

[onesomewhatpeevedwasp]

When you learn how to crochet/ knit or really any type of fiber arts, there will be a voice in your head that tells you that you should make something for everyone for the holidays.

Do not listen to that voice, for it is the devil.

[tiktoks-i-enjoyed]

TT post by @ crafty.lad (he/him).

[jessaroo10]

I can tell I'm feeling better after getting strep (Merry Christmas to me?). I'm sitting up and playing Clue while watching some movies with my mom. #HappyNewYearsEve? #BobsBurgersClue #HowardHijinks (at The Howard House) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2TKRgu_bD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jessaroo10]

Starting our morning off with this Christmas classic. And you can bet your sweet bippy that I sung along with "One More Sleep Till Christmas ", even with no voice. Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy your time with your family, get stocked up on hugs and love, and watch a few classics. Or new movies. We Howard's are relaxing with a yummy meal to make up for the missed Thanksgiving meal, board games, and all our favorite Christmas movies. #Christmas2022 #HowardHijinks (at The Howard House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmmWUGzus2Z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jessaroo10]

My Thanksgiving this year was a little unconventional..... My Mom has been looking forward to Thanksgiving ever since I told her the holidays I had off with the new job. Fast forward 8 months, she ended up with Covid. That meant my brother wasn't coming home for the holiday and our big meal was going to have to wait until her energy and appetite returned. So, we've been relaxing in the living room. We started an unconventional marathon for the holiday but one we enjoy. I've taken advantage of the time off and set up my reading journal for next year, or research for school, or a fun craft project for work, or even some reading and writing. We survived all 3 Hobbit films. We're a little over halfway through the Lord of the Rings movies. But, I still think that with all things considered, it was a successful holiday. #Thankgiving2022 #LifeAtTheHowardHouse #LordOfTheRings (at The Howard House) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClcWcbJu62e/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jessaroo10]

On today's episode of "Jessica Doesn't Feel Like Going Crazy Cooking"- Chicken Alfredo. Leftover pasta and sauce that just needed warned up. Chicken that just needed spice and warmed up. All tossed together on a blate (that's what we call those bowl/plate things. I think their "official name is pasta plate. I prefer blate.) Now to curl up, eat and then have my Sunday afternoon. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck6QuDguw_i/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jessaroo10]

Some days just require nachos.... #ChickenNachos #ThisIsWhyImFat #NapsAndNachos https://www.instagram.com/p/CkzDJDNu85W/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jessaroo10]

I've started a new job since the last NaNoWriMo. They've never really gotten to see Writer Jessica. They get a whole month of her now.... It feels like centuries since last November and NaNo. It's been even longer since I've felt rather excited to tackle a new novel. But here I am, at the start of a new NaNo, tackling a novel that I have toyed and tinkered and debated what to do with. I'm tackling YA again, and I'm trying first person for the first time since elementary school. I'm trying something new. I'm balancing life with NaNo. I'm playing by my rules and are rather excited to see how this month (and novel) turn out. #NaNoWriMo #NaNoWriMo2022 #SomeKindOfPerfectTheNovel #LifeOfAWriter https://www.instagram.com/p/CkcA3SoOdCO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I have a TikTok buy. Does that make me cool? Especially if I haven't used the other thing I bought? I love looking at people and their planners and bullet journals on TikTok. There's some pretty creative people out there and I love seeing the different ideas they all use. Sometimes I try to use the ideas my own way and a lot of the markers and pens they use, I already have our have a version of. But as much as I tried, I could never get my love of sticky notes and my love of planners to quite mix. Until now. They're translucent sticky notes! I can use sticky notes to jot down reminders but not cover up any other reminders I have written down. I've used two of them so far and am in love with them. #PlannerLife #TikTokFind #GameChanger #PostItNoteNerd https://www.instagram.com/p/CjxsEIwOBF9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jessaroo10]

Sometimes, plans change. A day off for one thing ends up being a day for something else. But it's okay. I took part in a prayer meeting at church. I'm out enjoying this beautiful weather today, spending time with my dad and a sport he loves. Listening to some good music and some online courses on Cousera. And did I mention the weather? #BeautifulWeatherInSeptember #GolfingWithDad #RandomYellsFromElementarySchoolRecess #HowManyPointsIsAnEagleAgain? (at Royal Oaks Golf Course) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci-rnLuOyk6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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What does one do while they're still processing the fact that they had their last day of a job they had been at for 17 years? They organize board game pieces while catching up on TV shows. And fight the urge to cry. Seriously, so many emotions today. #GoodbyeWalmart #OnToNewAdventures #StillMissMyBuddies #BoardGameNerd #CantStopBuyingBoardGames (at Knob Noster, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/CatVEP1Og9X/?utm_medium=tumblr

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On what would have been his 100th birthday, we're celebrating Grandpa Sanborn with a very Grandpa Sanborn choice. Ice cream anyone? https://www.instagram.com/p/CZp_h0MLmQE/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jessaroo10]

I can't explain why I've been slacking with writing. Why something I love and enjoy was something I just didn't want to do. Why I kept pushing to try and publish Book 2 despite not even wanting to write Book 2.... I kept being drawn back to this story. I wanted to step back in with these characters. I just couldn't find the motivation. I'll hang out with them as long as the story keeps flowing. I'm not taking the motivation I randomly have for granted. And who knows. Maybe this year will finally be the year. #Book2Maybe #HardLoveTheNovel #LifeOfAWriter https://www.instagram.com/jessaroo10/p/CY2ox4Ysa18/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jessaroo10]

It seems like everyone I know has their version of a chicken enchilada soup. Dint know about them, but I love my family's version. It's perfect for these cold days. I might even have to have seconds! #Yum-o! #ChickenEnchiladaSoup #ColdWeatherMeal #HappyBelly https://www.instagram.com/jessaroo10/p/CY2g90QFluF/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jessaroo10]

I don't make a lot of posts about my writing process. It always feels a little like overkill to have all my posts always seem to say "Well, I was writing but now I'm not". And, I used to make myself feel so bad that I called myself a writer but it's been a couple years since I published anything. I have some pretty awesome cheerleaders in my corner. I have a couple new ones that have taken on that mantle like they were born for it. And of course, there's my bestie who understands the life of a writer like no other. All those things have come together this November to help me keep working on "Some Kind Of Perfect". I'm nowhere near the on par word count for NaNoWriMo, but I don't care. I'm not rushing through this imperfect perfection. The characters are telling me what they want to tell me. And we'll get to the ending when we're ready. #LifeOfAWriter #NaNoWriMo #NaNoWriMo2021 #NationalNovelWritingMonth #SomeKindOfPerfectTheNovel https://www.instagram.com/p/CWQuWsPheh_/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jessaroo10]

Even though I call myself a writer, there will be times where I just don't want to write. I'll have plenty of ideas that could be written but I just can't bring myself to put pen to page. I wanted to write, I just couldn't. This feels good. It feels like coming home after some time away. Like I'm back to doing what I've always been meant to do. Fingers crossed I can keep that feeling going and bring you guys Book Number 2. #LifeOfAWriter #PilotG2Pen #LoveTheWayYouLieTheNovel https://www.instagram.com/p/CTYC_rzhMvq/?utm_medium=tumblr

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May not be the exact ones I remember from my teenage years, but still.... I loved this brand of pens as a teenager. I always wished I had more black paper to write on them with. And to find out the brand is still around? Makes me kind of happy. #PentelMilkyPopGelPen #TeenYearsFlashback #TakeMeBackToThe90s #Or2000s https://www.instagram.com/p/CTDy346j6a4/?utm_medium=tumblr