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ameythistmoreland
Jan 13 min read
From Daydreams to Decisions: Chasing My Master's Abroad
I’ve written a lot of poetry over the last year—over two hundred poems, actually—and looking back through them, I’ve noticed a common...


ameythistmoreland
Nov 3, 20242 min read
Traveling to Remember (and Forget)
It’s been about a month and a half since I got back from my trip, and let me tell you—reality hit harder than expected. I spent two weeks...


ameythistmoreland
Aug 9, 20243 min read
Dear body...
A few months ago I answered a public call for submissions on the theme of writing to your body.


ameythistmoreland
Jul 24, 20242 min read
Life Update: Navigating a Hectic Summer and What's Next
Hey everyone, It's been a while since my last blog post, and I wanted to check in with a quick life update and a heads up about what’s...


ameythistmoreland
Jun 30, 20242 min read
Embracing Mindfulness in Nature: Finding Calm in the Outdoors
Today started off as one of those inexplicably bad days. You know the kind—the kind where you wake up feeling out of sorts, maybe due to...


ameythistmoreland
Jun 17, 20242 min read
Reconnecting with Nature: Finding Inspiration in New Places
With my newly abundant free time, I've been spending more and more moments outdoors, embracing the beauty and tranquility of nature. My...

ameythistmoreland
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Balancing Logic and Longing: A Lifelong Journey
Balancing logic and longing has been a bit of a lifelong issue for me. Raised by my teenage mother and her similarly aged friend group, I...


ameythistmoreland
Jun 2, 20243 min read
Exploring Different Writing Genres: Keeping Creativity Alive
As a writer, the idea of being typecast into a single genre feels like a creative straitjacket. The thought of endlessly churning out the...


ameythistmoreland
May 26, 20242 min read
Finding the Silver Lining: Rediscovering My Love for Story Writing
As you may know, just recently, I found myself laid off from my job, a twist that was both unsettling and liberating. While navigating...


ameythistmoreland
May 19, 20242 min read
Take Your Vacation Time: Lessons from a Laid-Off Marketing Director
Well, folks, life sure has a way of pulling the rug out from under you just when you think you’ve got a good footing. This past week, I...

ameythistmoreland
May 14, 20242 min read
The Intersection of Poetry and Personal Expression
Poetry has been my companion since high school, a reliable friend to turn to when the cacophony of life becomes too loud. It has been a...


ameythistmoreland
May 7, 20243 min read
Managing a Mischievous Muse
Do you ever have those days, or weeks, (or several months) where your Muse just won’t cooperate with you? You know you should be writing,...


ameythistmoreland
Apr 28, 20242 min read
Rejection Reflections: Finding Humor and Resilience in the Face of 'No'
Rejection—it’s a word that every writer knows all too well. But understanding its inevitability doesn't always soften the blow. When I...

ameythistmoreland
Apr 19, 20243 min read
Reflections in Progress: My Journey Through the Looking Glass
Every journey starts with a single step, they say. For me, that step wasn’t just about moving beyond the grief that had enveloped my...


ameythistmoreland
Apr 12, 20245 min read
Spooky Sights in Scenic San Diego
It can be a delicate balance trying to plan a vacation itinerary for two friends outside of the shared interest of margaritas, shit...


ameythistmoreland
Apr 7, 20242 min read
The Search for More
It’s a strange thing, really, how we nestle so snugly into the arms of the familiar, letting days bleed into one another until they're a...


ameythistmoreland
Mar 31, 20242 min read
A San Diego Rendezvous: Reflections on Identity and Connection
So, there I was, embarking on what seemed like an archaeological dig to unearth the long-lost concept of "time off." I can hear you...


ameythistmoreland
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Embracing Joy: The Courage to Live Your Dreams
In the tapestry of life, threaded with routines and responsibilities, it's easy to lose sight of the vibrant colors of joy that are often...


ameythistmoreland
Mar 3, 20243 min read
Reawakening: Finding My Pulse Through the Pages
In the aftermath of facing my grief head-on, after the tears had dried and the dust of my emotions had settled, I was left feeling...


ameythistmoreland
Feb 24, 20242 min read
One step forward, three steps back
Ever feel like you're running in an emotional marathon, where for every stride forward, you somehow end up three more back? Welcome to my...
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