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Overnight home office makeover

Life April 1, 2021April 10, 2021 by Jessica

When I painted my formerly lime Character Room, it was to breathe life into a dark, north-facing room I rarely entered. I wanted a happy, bright space for when I worked out or did the occasional freelance job. But a color that’s invigorating for an hour on the odd evening isn’t necessarily the one I …

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The first daffodil of 2021

Quitting social media to save your mental health

Life March 30, 2021April 8, 2021 by Jessica

My covid breakdown hit last July: a spectacular evening meltdown that had me doubled over on my desk, wishing I could delete myself. It was born from a combination of factors: impostor syndrome, family drama, work stress. I knew I had to make drastic changes in order to continue to function. And among the many …

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Black closet doors with Star Wars quote

These are the doors you’re looking for (easy Star Wars closet makeover)

Life February 4, 2021April 9, 2021 by Jessica

A few years ago, I decided to paint the closet doors in my living room with flat black chalkboard paint so I could write motivational quotes on them and, y’know. Motivate myself. Fast forward a few weeks to when I had the better idea to turn my now-black closet doors into the Star Wars opening …

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Where to legally read manga online

Reading January 22, 2021March 29, 2021 by Jessica

I’ve seen a few posts about this topic, but none of them seem to go into detail about the pros and cons of various platforms. So…here are some ways to legally read English translations of manga online and my thoughts on each. I’ve also included two sites for webtoons. Except for Overdrive, these are all …

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writing notebook and cookies

When impostor syndrome strikes: dealing with that voice in the back of your head

Life January 14, 2021February 4, 2021 by Jessica

Imposter syndrome is the feeling that you’ve infiltrated your craft or field, and that someone is going to eventually realize you don’t belong there.  From talking with friends, I’ve learned this happens to all of us, no matter how long we have been in our career or how many years we have been working on …

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Jess and Luke

Jessica

Writer with an interest in Japanese, lazy DIY, tea, and bubble baths.

Luke and Leia are miniature schnauzers. They like pillows and growling at Jane Austen adaptations.

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Reading:
The Left Hand of Darkness
Klara and the Sun
52 Small Changes for the Mind

Watching:
Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Planning:
Pink bathroom makeover (waiting for warmer weather)

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