TGIF Friends! We survived another week in 2020, congratulations to all of us.  Today has been a day. It’s late, I’m tired and slightly distracted by an episode of Schitt’s Creek so I am turning to my trusty bag of writing prompts for tonight’s post.  I sincerely hope that you all are finding ways to break from the shit show that is our current electoral process and the prolonged pressures of Covid-19.  My suggestion; listen to music that makes you feel good, spend some time outside, and connect with a friend or someone you love. 

Tonight’s prompt is 25 Things About Me! 

1. I love Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Little House on the Prairie books, in fact I just downloaded a book about the Long Winter.  The Beautiful Snow, and I can’t wait to dive in this weekend. 
2. I could happily survive on chips and salsa
3. I enjoy driving fast while listening to the Beastie Boys cranked up on the stereo 
4. I’m in the market for a teardrop trailer 
5. I am letting my hair go gray, no more color for me! 
6. I want to be a writer when I grow up. 
7. Last night I laid awake worrying that I am not feeding my overweight cat enough food. 
8. I’ve learned that I don’t enjoy running races, I’d rather run because running makes me happy and I feel better when I run.  
9. I worry that I’ll fall and hit my head and Eloise and Gracie will eat my body to survive. 
10. I love Mary Oliver 
11. I firmly believe that the “Best way to spread Christmas Cheer is to sing loud for all to hear.” 
12. My work is hard, but I love what I do; but I am working on a 5 year plan that includes hitting the road and living in Colorado for at least part of the year. 
13. Starbucks suckerd me in today with their offer of a “free,” cheap plastic cup 
14. I love Christmas lights
15. I live alone, but I also manage to lose my socks 
16. I own way too many pairs of running shoes 
17. Most days, Eloise will only eat if I sit on the floor next to her and let her eat by hand 
18. I wish I was capable of only eating when I am hungry 
19. I want to hike the Grand Canyon 
20. I am working up the courage to do a solo camping trip 
21. This list is really hard to write tonight 
22. Everytime we have a surveyor come into work, I ask my Mom to pray for us. 
23. I am a born and bred United Methodist, okay I had a brief stint as a Presbyterian, but I keep a picture of the Virgin of Guadalupe at home and in my office, and I light a Virgin of Guadalupe candle each morning.  I think every little bit helps. 
24. I like to move every 2-3 years, but that doesn’t stop me from spending countless hours looking at homes for sale on Zillow and Redfin. 
25. I’m very happy this list is complete, I’ve had a very long day dealing with all things Covid today and it’s time to head to bed.  Good Night!