Category Archives: irrational fears

The three-finger salute.

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Have any of you guys seen this picture? Yes, that’s from the Hunger Games. And yes, I’m going to spoil the whole first book, so consider this your alert. So there’s this little and adorable character named Rue, who’s twelve … Continue reading →

Posted in books, Clove, death, dystopias, Hunger Games, insanity, irrational fears, Point of view, Sympathy, wacky ranting | 10 Comments

I have emerged!

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

Yes, I know my blogging has been not-really-there for… kind of awhile. But honestly, if that really bothers you, you probably need some hobbies. (But if you do have hobbies but still do like reading my blog when I feel … Continue reading →

Posted in cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, exciting, filler, internet, irrational fears | 2 Comments

How to protect yourself from monsters.

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

So the other night, I was climbing into bed, and I let one foot hang over the edge for just a minute long enough for it to be grabbed by evil, taloned hands. I realized this, and then I also … Continue reading →

Posted in calm, cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, insanity, irrational fears, nightmares, queller demon, self-deprecation, superpowers | 9 Comments

Fear of the dark (and also robots).

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

The observant people among you might have noticed that most of my posts are written after six. While that’s partly because I procrastinate, it’s mostly because I’m better at writing in the dark. Huh? With the exception of my extreme … Continue reading →

Posted in calm, End of the world, freedoms, irrational fears, nighttime, peace, Sharing, writing | 1 Comment

My superpower.

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Is it a bird? A plane? A shooting star? No! It’s Beetle-Catching Girl! If I had the choice of superpowers, I would choose super strength. Easily the best of the powers- consider all the real-life applications! However, providence must not … Continue reading →

Posted in insects, irrational fears, memories, nightmares, superpowers, wacky ranting | 1 Comment

The thing about the 4th of July

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

Okay, so it’s the seventh right now. But this idea has been squirming around in my brain as I’ve been reading up on other Fourth of July posts and themes that have been put out in the last few days, … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July, cleverly disguised as a responsible adult, freedoms, irrational fears, wacky ranting | 4 Comments

The problem with naming things.

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

As a writer, or at least someone who attempts to write occasionally, I create a lot of characters. A whole lot. My writing style is very character-based, because I think the most important thing about a story isn’t to see … Continue reading →

Posted in insanity, irrational fears, names, self-deprecation, writing | 2 Comments

Thanks a lot for not getting pregnant from an elephant, Mom.

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

In case you can’t tell, the title was being sarcastic. I am angry at my mother for marrying my dad and having kids with him instead of an elephant. This burst of rage was brought on by an event that … Continue reading →

Posted in elephants, getting older, irrational fears, memories | 2 Comments

Oh dear, there are giant crabs on the ceiling.

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

I’m sure some of you, if you exist, have seen this picture floating around on the internet: Unlike many of you, I actually wasn’t freaked out when I first saw this picture. On the contrary, I thought it was adorable … Continue reading →

Posted in giant crabs, irrational fears, Mr. Squiggles, nightmares, queller demon | 2 Comments