Fuck yes, it’s Friday! We made it another week.  Not sure how, but here we are.  The world remains on fire and remains a terrifying and toxic place, but we remain strong, willfully funny and kind.  Yes, willfully, because WE will not let the bastards get us down, as one says.  And what else do we do when the world feels scary, dark and overwhelming?  We find some gratitude and change our attitude.  We dig deep for the small things if we can’t name big things.  We ground ourselves in thankfulness, even for a little while, and remain hopeful that more is on its way.  Welcome back to Faceless Friday, where I list the things that rocked MY face off this week and welcome you to do the same.  Let’s fucking go!  

TikTok. Yeah. I said a social media app ran by billionaire assholes. Not proud of that point but am so grateful for the connections I have made there and the information I get.  It is refreshing to get information from real people, in real time, and not from news outlets.  It is also nice to be able to laugh when things get too heavy.  TikTok comment sections remain unmatched in hilarity.  If you are not following me there, please find me! Same name as everywhere else! Craughing.  Then you can see all the unhinged without FB slowing me down. Building a bigger platform for my next adventure in writing rocks my face off! 

Removing myself from bullshit.  I believe I have spoken about this before, but I am absolutely exhausted from giving and giving and not getting anything in return.  I have played small my entire life and tried to make everyone else comfortable and at ease while I was suffering and needing help and protection.  So. Fucking. Over. It. Tired of always being the considerate one and not having the same reflected back but then seeing it given to others freely by the same people.  I know that I am strong, and I have survived more than most, but that doesn’t mean I deserve or desire to be treated like I don’t have feelings or needs.  I am just absolutely disgusted by the behaviors of selfish people that prey on other’s kindness and willingness to love.  Removing myself from people like that rocks my face off.  

Next steps.  I believe I am ready for the next step in my writing journey and I am both excited and terrified.  I have honestly struggled with whether to talk about this here because I don’t feel very supported by my in-person real life friends when it comes to this stuff.  I think the longer you have been friends with people the more they don’t really want to see you change or succeed? I’m not sure, because I always want the best for everyone (that I like).  Anyway, I am ready to start looking for an agent and focus on getting my writing out there. Believing in myself when no one else does rocks my face off. 

It is cold and raining here in Craughing Land so I think a little morning nap is in order before I need to go get the kiddo from school.  Let’s do our quick list of other things that rocked my face off this week, in no particuar order, of course: 

Coffee, hazelnut creamer, music, my kiddo and how funny he is, Josie dog, rent being paid another month, running water and softner salt, sunrises, all of my flowers growing outside, the Wisteria smelling SO good, not getting my mower stuck this week!!, birthday parties for friends, painting, writing, creating, the kiddo helping out more, my converse, sweatshirts, cellphones, and YOU dear reader.  Thanks for being here again this week! You are so appreciated!