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February 11, 2019
Schedule The Fun Stuff First
Had to sit through a study skills seminar with one of my classes recently. The presenter was pretty good, which made it bearable 
February 10, 2019
Made-It Monday: Violin Vegan Cake
Welcome to #MadeItMonday, where I post something I’ve made in the previous week, and where you can join in and post something you made too! The rules are easy: post a pic somewhere of something you’ve made in the last week (ish; let’s say in the last month as the hard-and-fast) and tag it. Sit back and enjoy scrolling through all the beautiful things we’ve collectively created, and celebrate the fact that humans can be awesome!
Another cake for another party, though for an adult this time
February 7, 2019
Dying Of The Cute: 2-Yr-Old Irish Dancer
Ermagersh. This was doing the rounds on le Stalkbook lately, and it is JUST. SO. CUTE. This is totally the definition of the term ‘born to dance’ :3
What awesome things have you found on the nets this week?
February 6, 2019
Aurealis, Updates, and New Releases
I think I’ve mentioned this in a cagey manner before now, but it’s official and announceable and exciting: I have an article in the current issue of Aurealis! Yes, THAT Aurealis, of the Aurealis Awards, Australia’s answer to the Nebula and Hugos. Like, whoa.
The article is about climate and worldbuilding (a la How To Create Cultures, of course), and you can find it in issue #117 for only $2.99US. Woo hoo!
Secondly, the final print files for How Not To Acquire A Castle have been approved, an...
February 4, 2019
Voicemail Problems
I changed phone providers recently (uh, like, nearly three weeks ago, oops?) and just got around to setting up my voicemail tonight (sorry everyone who’s been leaving messages??!! #lifefail).
This. This is me. THE STRUGGLE IS REAL.
Spoiler, I went for, “Hi, this is Amy, please leave your name and number so I can call you back.” >.< 
February 3, 2019
Made-It Monday: Fire-breathing Dragon Cake
Welcome to #MadeItMonday, where I post something I’ve made in the previous week, and where you can join in and post something you made too! The rules are easy: post a pic somewhere of something you’ve made in the last week (ish; let’s say in the last month as the hard-and-fast) and tag it. Sit back and enjoy scrolling through all the beautiful things we’ve collectively created, and celebrate the fact that humans can be awesome!
Birthday cake for a dragons-and-knights-and-princes-and-princess...
January 31, 2019
17 Most Incredible Rock Formations
I clicked lethargically on this video last weekend, planning to maybe watch the first one or three. Plot twist: I watched the whole thing, because these rock formations are freaking gorgeous, you guys.
Check them out, and check out of life for a pleasant seven minutes on a Friday
January 27, 2019
Made-It Monday: A Car!
Welcome to #MadeItMonday, where I post something I’ve made in the previous week, and where you can join in and post something you made too! The rules are easy: post a pic somewhere of something you’ve made in the last week (ish; let’s say in the last month as the hard-and-fast) and tag it. Sit back and enjoy scrolling through all the beautiful things we’ve collectively created, and celebrate the fact that humans can be awesome!
So I said I’d be mining Camporee for Made-It Mondays for a while...
January 24, 2019
The Spider Dance
Exceptionally talented ballerina dances the spider dance. A kid showed me this at school before Christmas. I’m equal parts in awe of the dancer’s abilities, and totally freaked out, and also it’s kind of hilarious.
January 23, 2019
It’s A Wrap? I Guess? Or Maybe A Burger. Either Way, It Was 2018!
It occurs to me that due to sketchy and sporadic internet access the last three weeks, I haven’t done a 2018 wrap post. I’m not sure anyone particularly *cares* about this, but hey! It’s an easy blog post to manage this week when I am fribbulatinglycombobulated about being back at work! *\o/*
So, last year.
Last year. Wow.
Last year was… *shakes head* I don’t actually think words can do my lived experience of last year justice. Writing progressed SO much faster than I was expecting it to,...
