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Late Night Viewing

My insomnia is having fun tonight, which should shock NO ONE. So I decided to put on a movie to keep me entertained. HBO had “The Perfect Score” on demand so I decided to watch that. I just got done watching Parenthood so Erika Christensen being in it was perfect, I’ve been in a massive Marvel viewing cycle all winter, and well Bryan Greenberg is just adorable so it was the perfect decision. Also with the college cheating scandal, I figure it is timely. 

Chris Evans playing awkward high school students is still so cute. 

Also this doesn’t even come close to reminding me of high school. I took the ACTs (midwest life) and I am pretty sure I was still drunk one of the times I took the test and scored better than I did sober. It was also when I was like 16 so 19 years ago. I barely remember high school at this point.

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MBJ’s final scene on Parenthood. 

How did I forget how heartbreaking it is? 

The tears. The goodbye with Christina was some superb acting and hard to watch. 

Haddie didn’t deserve Alex. He was one of the best on the show despite the fact that as they added layers to him the layers were an unfair stereotype of how people of color are portrayed on TV directed at an audience that is young, suburban and white. Haddie’s reaction did a disservice to showing real relationships on television, especially when they had a chance to show an interracial relationship in a positive way except that Haddie is a stereotypical white girl. Alex’s judgement of her the first time they met was accurate, she was there for what volunteering would do for her college applications. I went to a private Catholic high school that was like 98% white in suburban Iowa. Haddie is most of the girls I went to school with. Admittedly at some point in my life, I too have been the dumb white girl I’m sure. But Haddie was the girl who thought everything was all about her rather than realizing that being at drastically different points in life was a reason that who people, even if they love each other, break up. I’ve had a relationship end with a man I loved with every tiny part of my heart, it happens. We weren’t good for each other despite caring about each other a lot. But Haddie asked Alex why like he’d said he preferred margarine over butter, not that he was ending a relationship because he was hurting and their lives were different. She is honestly one of my least favorite characters not only on this show but on any show. 

I wish at some point they would’ve brought the character of Alex back. His bond with the Braverman family was fantastic to watch as it developed. I also fully loved the joke about watching Friday Night Lights while he was driving in a random episode. This show has a lot of great little things that I missed the first time I watched it.

But what I shall miss most now is not having Michael B. Jordan’s dimples. Dammit.

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A-fucking-men!

Reblog if you think a woman can be complete without children

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There is something about writing that just makes my soul feel free and my heart feel so full.

I’ve dealt with so much writer’s block over the last year that this is just what I needed.

Also, having MBJ’s dimples as inspiration TOTALLY helps.

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Happiness Will Come To You.

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My oldest baby is laying beside me asleep and has been for probably an hour. I’m not feeling well and when this happens he loves to snuggle up next to me and refuse to leave my side. 

Best part: he’s snoring.

Tiny little cat snores. 

It’s the cutest thing ever. 

Being a cat mom is the greatest.

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I’ve hit the part of season two of Parenthood with Michael B. Jordan as Alex AKA my favorite part of Parenthood. It’s giving me a bit of inspiration and I’m back working on an MBJ fanfic. 

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This is my view right now. I love working from home. I get to be comfy and happy while I’ve got a cat snuggled up next to me.

Reason #4372 why working from home is the best decision I’ve ever made: Today I am working from bed under a cozy blanket with my laptop and season one of @nbcparenthood. I can see my desk. I might be more productive but I’d be cold and less comfy. https://www.instagram.com/p/Buox4TfgKiH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ruw1zkcudw0f

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I wish this was how I was spending my day. 

Instead, I’m working on Content Calendars for clients. YAY. 

dreaming of iced coffee and reading all day

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Chris Evans in a suit is exactly what I needed today.

@SenatorTimScott Great to meet @ChrisEvans this morning and talk education, workforce development, criminal justice reform and bipartisanship. Thankfully, neither of us turned to dust at the end.

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His laughing face is my favorite thing ever. I can hear his laugh in my mind.

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Hello heaven.

XL-Muse Bookstore

Yangzhou, China

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Hey there. Hi there. Hello there.

This is something I’ve been contemplating for quite some time. Another blog. One that isn’t a side blog and a place for me to write. 

My other writing blog is, unfortunately, a side blog and is all based on a single subject for one of the main characters. It’s all Harry Styles based and well, I’m bored with it. I think he seems like a great person and has been fun to write but I need to write about more than just him and the audience on my writing blog doesn’t seem like they’d all be interested in something about politics or a different celebrity being the feature. Some of them might but a lot of them love Harry, 1D, and a few other things but maybe not what I’m wanting to write going forward. So rather than try to transition that blog into what I want to be doing now I’ve created this one.

It’s hard to keep writing something you’re not 100% committed to because it feels more like a chore than a chance to truly enjoy your craft. So this is going to be a home for me to write just about anything else. I can’t even begin to explain how happy I am about that.

So first a little bit about me. Okay, it’s a lotta bit about me so click read more if you’re interested.

My name is Ann Marie, I’m in my mid-30s (writing that makes me feel old), and I live in Iowa. I’m a proud Italian-American who is in the beginning stages of doing some family history research which has been a lot of fun. If you’ve read my old writing, yes there’s a character with my name from Iowa in something I’ve written. Honestly, I didn’t feel like picking a name when I wrote it. Hell, most of the characters have a name that connects to my family and I’ve even used my Italian family’s surnames for the last names of characters before.

Yes, I did say I’m in my mid-30s. No, I’m not married or a mother. Neither is really something I’m planning on. If the right guy showed up someday I could be swayed on the marriage portion but not the kids portion. I have 2 cats, George and Gracie, and they are all the kids I need. I love kids, I just don’t want them for myself, at least biologically. My niece and nephew are my universe. Some of my writing may have characters with kids so please know that if you are a parent and it doesn’t seem accurate to your life I’m just trying to imagine it.

I own my own Social Media Consulting business and work as a contractor with nonprofits and small businesses. I love what I do and have been doing it for over 10 years but started doing it full-time almost three years ago. Working for myself is a dream come true. I make the rules. I set the hours. I decide whether or not I want to work with a client. It’s amazing.

Writing is my creative outlet despite my work being sort of creative. I’ve been writing basically my entire life. I’m not the greatest writer but I am also not terrible. It’s a form of escapism for me. A chance to create a fantasy world and dive into it often to avoid the realities of my own life. I’ve mainly written fan fiction and while it’s a lot of fun for me I am trying to write my very first 100% original novel.

I am very political. I often felt on my other writing blog that writing characters who were also political would alienate people. American politics is a shitshow but is something that I am unbelievably obsessed with. If I had a chance to redo my life I may have tried to go into politics. My original novel is based on politics. It’s my own little way of pretending that’s what I do. If you need to know, I’m a lifelong Democrat. I was about 8 months old the first time my Mom pushed me in the baby buggy she had for me and went door-to-door canvassing for political candidates. I watch way too much CNN and I often like to rant about my dislike for the current political administration. If you’re a Trump fan this blog will not likely be for you.

My AppleTV is my best friend. I watch way too many shows on streaming services and love snuggling under a blanket with a good movie or show. If you have suggestions send them my way. I’m often watching Harry Potter for the 472,000 time or in the middle of watching every Marvel movie ever made. When it comes to TV shows my top faves are The West Wing, Friday Night Lights, and probably something dumb like Gossip Girl. 

I suffer from several chronic health conditions including mental health issues. At one point I was agoraphobic and struggled to leave my house. I have chronic migraines, severe depression, panic attacks and an autoinflammatory skin condition. It’s not fun. So when I disappear for days on end I’m normally battling a migraine. 

I’m happy to talk about the issues I deal with or help other people that struggle with any issues. I’m a completely open book. Whether it’s about relationships and how terrible I am about them, mental health issues, sex, owning a business, facing your fears, literally anything I’ll talk about it. So feel free to ask me anything. You can do so anonymously or not. If you’d prefer to keep it private let me know or send me a message and we can chat. If you’d like to see me try writing something I’m happy to do that too. You’ll eventually learn the things I enjoy and I’m always up for a challenge if I at least know something about what I need to write.

I hope you enjoy my writing. 

xx. AM