Tag Archives: emotions

Big Booty Judy: A Vehicular Ode

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Ryn PB

Early last month, I replaced my and my sister’s first car, a 2007 Toyota Camry, with a newer car because the cost of the many repairs she needed done was too high. Big Booty Judy, named for her spacious trunk, … Continue reading →

Posted in Another New Era, original writing | Tagged anxiety, car, cars, driving, emotions, high school, license, life, life lessons, memories, mental health, sedan, toyota | Leave a comment

25 Quotes for 25 Years

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Ryn PB

This month, I turned 25, so I thought I would compile 25 quotes that have given me wisdom, laughter, and/or comfort throughout my life so far. Hopefully they can offer something to you too! “Life moves pretty fast. If you … Continue reading →

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April 2022: How LGBTQ+ media, sunshine, and a magical readathon are lifting my mood

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Ryn PB

What I Got: This Song Is (Not) for You by Laura Nowlin The Ensemble by Aja Gabel The Dust of 100 Dogs by A.S. King Heart Shaped Fire by P.W. Davies Take My Hand by P.W. Davies The Complete Poetry … Continue reading →

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May 2021: How I read my entire Asian Readathon TBR but made little time for anything else (sorry, unnamed novel I need to edit)

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Ryn PB

What I Got: Sigh, Gone: A Misfit’s Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In by Phuc Tran Bird Uncaged: An Abolitionist’s Freedom Song (ARC) by Marlon Peterson The Poppy War & The Dragon Republic by … Continue reading →

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