Category Archives: new era

March 2020: How I’m reading and reconnecting with myself during this weird time

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Ryn PB

What I got: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler What I read: City of Night by John Rechy The Mariposa Club by Rigoberto González The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth An Orchestra of Minorities (audiobook) … Continue reading →

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Stories are the Cure: How I’m embracing and facing my anger

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Ryn PB

There is a sticker on the lefthand corner of my laptop, below the keyboard I am typing this on, that says, “You got this.” It is slowly peeling away, curling up, to leave only the white background the words had … Continue reading →

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Fear of the Blank Page: How I’m Trying to Get Back into Writing More and Punch my Fear in the Gut

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Ryn PB

For the past few months, I have been avoiding blank pages. I’ve been reading and studying and watching Doctor Who and cleaning my fish’s tank and working, but not looking at the blank pages in my creative writing notebook or … Continue reading →

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November 2019: How I Read Two New Favorite Books and They Were Both Memoirs About Identity

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Ryn PB

What I Read: Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera The Spitboy Rule: Tales of a Xicana in a Female Punk Band by Michelle Cruz Gonzales The Body by Stephen King Sorted: Growing Up, Coming … Continue reading →

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Solitaire and Bedtime Stories: How My Anxiety and Creativity Live in the Same Room

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Ryn PB

As I’ve been getting out of my month-and-a-half-long sickness stupor, I’ve been getting back into my creative pursuits—bullet journaling, writing, etc.—and I’ve noticed one big change since I have been accessing this part of my brain again: I can’t fall … Continue reading →

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August 2019: How I Got a Concussion and Lin-Manuel Miranda Narrated a Book to Me

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Ryn PB

What I Read: Skyward by Brandon Sanderson Ultimate Spider-Man: Ultimatum by Brian Michael Bendis Sheets by Brenna Thummler Bloom by Kevin Panetta and Savannah Ganucheau Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (re-read; audiobook) by Becky Albertalli Aristotle and Dante Discover … Continue reading →

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Listening: How Recovering from a Concussion Forced Me to Develop New Self-Care Habits

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Ryn PB

This concussion has been the worst injury I have ever sustained in my entire life. I’ve been sad, lonely, hurting, foggy, lazy, and most of all, BORED. So that’s why this blog post is going up so late—I finally have … Continue reading →

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Magic and Endurance: How David Blaine’s Crazy Stunts Help Banish My Fear of Messing Up

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Ryn PB

Disclaimer: I am aware that David Blaine has faced and is currently facing sexual assault allegations. I do not support people who do this, and in light of any new evidence, I may take down this post. I understand if … Continue reading →

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Mom Hugs and Puppy Snuggles: How I Let Depression Get the Best of Me Before I Explored Why Life is Worth Living

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Ryn PB

As you already know, this summer has been rough for me. I have been lonely, dealing with an emotional new roommate, and starting a job at Walmart that was slowly sucking my soul out like a Dementor. I won’t go … Continue reading →

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May 2019: How I Read Too Much Because of Boredom, Anxiety, and Unemployment

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Ryn PB

What I Read: The rest of Do What You Want edited by Ruby Tandoh Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol The Bad Beginning (re-read) by Lemony Snicket The Reptile Room (re-read) by Lemony Snicket … Continue reading →

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