For years, I was an emotional shopper. Even now that I’ve adapted a more minimalist lifestyle and significantly pared down my stuff, I’ll find myself wistfully browsing Pottery Barn. I know, ultimately, that linen napkins or a new tray won’t work any better than the ones I already have (which are in good shape), but …
Category: Life
How to create a simple daily check-in reminder on Discord (no coding!)
I wanted to create a daily check-in reminder for my writing server to keep everyone motivated: just a quick “Hey, how are you doing?” so the server would have daily activity and the writers felt loved. Here was my wish list: I wanted to customize the icon and username of whatever posted the message I …
How to take care of your leather high heels (and fix stuck heel tips)
I don’t think it’s inaccurate to say that America is a culture of disposable things. Besides property and fine jewelry, we’re not encouraged to keep things for long. Broken? Replace it. Seen better days? Toss it. Ford regularly tries to persuade me to replace my five-year-old car. It makes me wonder what they must think …
Overnight home office makeover (for under $100!)
When I painted my formerly lime Character Room, it was to breathe life into a dark, north-facing room I rarely entered. It’s where I stashed most of my fandom stuff: a happy, bright space I used for workouts and the occasional freelance job. But a color that’s invigorating for an hour on the odd evening …
Quitting social media to save your mental health
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 …