I use social media in all the unhealthy ways. I waste time just idly scrolling. I mildly stalk people. It’s usually just a one-time thing, like “Will I find that friend I made in camp back in 1989 here?” and if I do, I snoop all I can before I remember that I actually haveContinue reading “Snap out of the SocMed Trance”
Author Archives: ivythissmalllife
Fishing for Friends
It was actually two strangers: a 70 something-year-old man from Chile and a 14-year-old local (Santander) boy. I was there for the summer, enrolled at the Universidad de Cantabria to further my acquaintance with the Spanish language and culture. The year was 2004, a lifetime ago. I was 27 years old, about to start aContinue reading “Fishing for Friends”
Life Lessons from High School
Oh, the answer would be two-fold. There are things I learned academically, and there are things I picked up just being in high school. From my classes, I learned a lot of things. I only managed to hold on to a very small percent of them, but I did well in tests and got goodContinue reading “Life Lessons from High School”
Making Exercises Tolerable (Especially in the Summer)
I’m not a fan of workouts, but if I must do them, I prefer it in cooler weather. It’s batty to work your way up to a sweat when you already feel like you’re drowning in the humid air. Right now, we’re right smack in the middle of a tropical summer. It’s so oppressive. I’mContinue reading “Making Exercises Tolerable (Especially in the Summer)”
Books I’ll Never Tire of
There are so many books I love rereading. Before the advent of free ebooks, I used to reread books more regularly, but, these days, there’s just so little time and so many titles piled onto my TBR tower. If we’re talking favorite books, however… it’s really not any easier. You might as well ask meContinue reading “Books I’ll Never Tire of”
Be More Like Anne Shirley
I pick Anne of Green Gables. A couple of decades ago, I would have picked Stargirl as the book character I’d like to be. I already loved Anne Shirley, but I was more concerned about being alternative and unique. That’s not really unique these days. Not to mention that it was also rather a superficialContinue reading “Be More Like Anne Shirley”
Crazy Cat Lady Checklist
Certified crazy cat lady here, so my answer’s obvious. But, really, it depends on the personality and temperament of the person. Some would find dogs more ideal (I love dogs too, btw) and others, perhaps a bird or a fish. I’d be more interested though if you’re another cat person. If you’re not sure aboutContinue reading “Crazy Cat Lady Checklist”
Activities I’d Like to Be Paid to Do
No job would convince me to do it for free, no matter how noble, especially if it’s for an entity that makes a profit from my contributions. I have three kids. If I’m spending time away from them, putting in effort, expending energy, applying my skills, etc. I’d expect to be paid. I am doingContinue reading “Activities I’d Like to Be Paid to Do”
Physical Activities for the Non-Sporty
I’m not really into sports. The only times I ever care are when my country or school is involved, when there’s a cute guy/s playing, and when there’s some big issue/scandal looming over the game. I was really active as a kid, and then asthma threw a monkey wrench into all, er, none (I didn’tContinue reading “Physical Activities for the Non-Sporty”
5 Quotes for Keeping Gratitude
To make the community I belong to a better place, I definitely need to actively contribute in all the ways that I can to improve it. Money helps, of course, but service is probably better. Still, at the core of either involvement is a person who feels the need to be a part of theContinue reading “5 Quotes for Keeping Gratitude”
This Small Life 