I have a yellow composition book titled "My Unhappy Book" that catalogues our household bills from month to month. Once upon a time, a month used to be marked by another awful rent check, a slow countdown to the end of
The worst part of waiting for Baby is the mental battle. With absolutely nothing in my control these days (finances, timing, bladder issues), I've mostly tried to distract myself from the absolutely earth shattering change that is quickly approaching. Sometimes it
City Living. Well, Bay Area living, I suppose. Ridiculous real estate prices + epic student loans = Baby Corner. At first, it was a rather sobering thought, especially for someone who lives half her life on home design sites like Apartment
We're trying to read a book a night to my growing belly in the hopes of raising a dedicated bibliophile and last night's livre du jour was Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss. While I am not the biggest
Somehow the cameo appearance by Christopher Nolan in my dream last night (if I remember correctly, it turned out not to be him and I was the victim of "catfishing"--boo), has given me a boost in much needed writing inspiration. As
NaNoWriMo: Day 11 I mostly write to soundtracks. I find words too distracting, merely because I often want to sing along (though some have slipped their way onto the list). Here are some of my favorite soundtrack titles, Melancholy and Hope
NaNoWriMo: Day 8 I swear I am being productive. In my defense, I am writing about Hawai'i so this is kind of like research. From me to you (and hopefully one of many), a postcard from my NaNoLand. Image brought to
Hi! I'm Kristen. I'm writing to you from hot and sticky Hawaii, where I spend my days trying to keep two young girls fed, clothed, and (on a good day) bathed. Join me as I make space to create in the midst of a chaotic life.
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