Don’t be afraid to shine! Does it make you an oddball sometimes? Sure. Do you get noticed (and not always in the fun way)? Absolutely. Can it be hard to find a friends who get you? Yep. But you’ve got to stay true to you and keep doing what you do. What makes you stand out might be what makes you really outstanding.
Question of the Day: What’s your favorite way to encourage people?
Distractions have to wait until Camp NaNoWriMo is over, which includes little things like binging season 2 of Miraculous Ladybug on Netflix, taking pictures of new-thrifted books for Instagram, and editing those pesky sentences that are clearly riddled with mistakes and somehow written completely backward. Keep moving forward!
Question of the Day: What’s your biggest distraction during NaNoWriMo?
I believe in puns! I believe in comic strips, and silly skits, and humorous asides. Wordplay, dad jokes, memes, and ridiculous riddles are are all warmly welcomed. Being serious just isn’t my style. Rolling On the Floor Laughing shouldn’t make people roll their eyes, it should be an invitation! Let’s do more Laughing Out Loud for real. There’s plenty of great material out there.
Question of the Day: Who do you think is funny?
I like office supply stores, black nail polish, backpacks, and drinking cold beverages with a straw. Random things that don’t have anything in common. Except they do. I like them. The things that you like to do, the music you listen to, and the ideas you come up with might seem disconnected or out of place, but the truth is, they don’t have to be. The thing that makes it all work is the most important piece of the puzzle. You!
Question of the Day: What are your hobbies?
I know a music teacher. She has a saying; “Practice doesn’t make perfect. Practice makes better”. I think this is a great reminder for anyone interested in art, music, baking, or just about anything, actually. Sometimes we can get focused on getting something right, when the truth is, that’s not really the point. By exploring possibilities, trying new things, and challenging ourselves, we can achieve something better than perfection. We can grow.
Question of the Day: How do you challenge yourself?
