“Am I Mean?”

2015-10-08 Miss Poison Honesty, Musings, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Honesty, Marriage, Men, Musings, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Things That Nauseate Me, Women, Writing

This was the question I posed to one of my best friends the other morning when a friend said something stupid and I responded. If you make something public, don't expect intelligent people not to make a statement. It's common sense. There's a lot you can say to and in front of me. I will … Continue reading “Am I Mean?”

Do You Remember?

2015-10-07 Miss Poison Editing, Editors, Honesty, Human, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Work, Writers, Writing Clients, Dirty Manuscripts, Editing, Honesty, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Work

Earlier this year, I accepted a new client who had never been edited before. From the start, there were problems. She couldn't follow the payment plan, which was bi-weekly. I gave her multiple opportunities to "get it right" before she did, but I didn't start working until she paid in full. Call me crazy, but … Continue reading Do You Remember?

It’s Normal And It’s Okay

2015-10-04 Miss Poison Life, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Emotional Pain, Emotions, Exhaustion, Life, Musings, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Strength, Stress, Work, Writing

Another night of barely present sleep has me sitting here stressed. I should be boxing things up in my bathroom or going through my closet, but it's cold, even with the heat on, the wind is insane, and I think I have to give myself a break today. From the neck down, everything hurts. If … Continue reading It’s Normal And It’s Okay

All I Want Is A Nap…For Now

2015-10-03 Miss Poison Emotional Pain, Pieces Of Me, Writing Emotional Pain, October, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing

I packed for nearly eleven hours today. That's a record for me with Fibromyalgia, because the last time I had to make a big move, I flat-out shut down emotionally (and physically) and hired a moving company. This time, I am doing every damn thing by myself. You know where you stand with your friends … Continue reading All I Want Is A Nap…For Now

October, You Glorious Friend

2015-10-01 Miss Poison Baseball, Hockey, Life, October, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, The Future, Writing Change, Fall, Life, My Health, October, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, The Future, Writing

It's not a secret: Fall is my favorite time of year, and October and November are two of my favorite months. October is a birth-pride kind of thing. I don't care if it's sunny year-round in California, because to me, that's hell. Peace is watching the leaves change color. It's not having one or two … Continue reading October, You Glorious Friend

There’s A Difference

2015-09-27 Miss Poison Advice, Being Real, Honesty, Musings, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Social Media, Words, Writing Advice, Communication Skills, Criticism, Honesty, Musings, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, There's A Difference, Writing

Of late, I've noticed people feel incredibly safe behind their computer-based bubbles, but I often wonder how real people are being. Sometimes, stories don't add up (You can't bullshit me, I have common sense.), and other times, it takes about two seconds for someone to get offended by the simplest thing. What is that you … Continue reading There’s A Difference

Rest Alludes Me

2015-09-262015-09-27 Miss Poison Exhaustion, Musings, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Exhaustion, Musings, Pain, Poison In Lethal Doses, Saturday Night, Writing

All I want to do is SLEEP. For God's sake, it's Saturday night and I am BEAT. It's meant to be a 'day of rest'. But really, why should my body obey unwritten laws?! Today I completed two writing assignments, decided on a mountain of paperwork for tomorrow when I inevitably won't be able to … Continue reading Rest Alludes Me

Misery Wants Company; But Misery Can Kiss My Ass

2015-09-262015-09-26 Miss Poison Birthdays, Musings, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Birthdays, Disrespect, Family Roles, Men, Misery, Musings, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, September, Siblings, Unappreciated, Writing

I'm starting this the night before (Friday @ 8:30 PM EDT) because I don't know how much writing I'll be able to do tomorrow, mostly because migraines and lack of sleep have plagued my existence the majority of this week. Tomorrow is Case Study #2's birthday. I gave him three potential options for a really … Continue reading Misery Wants Company; But Misery Can Kiss My Ass

Let’s Give This A Try

2015-09-24 Miss Poison Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses Ask Me Anything, First Anniversary On Wordpress, October, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing

I didn't get to celebrate the first anniversary of 'Poison In Lethal Doses' being here because, for some unknown reason, WordPress did not see fit to notify me as they normally do. In light of that, I thought a good way to celebrate would be an AMA (Ask Me Anything) next month. So, from now … Continue reading Let’s Give This A Try

Alphabet Game

2015-09-242015-09-24 Miss Poison Poison In Lethal Doses Alphabet Game, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses

This is cute, so I thought I'd partake. A- Age: Vampires and ladies don't discuss such things. B- Biggest Fear: Boxing myself in creatively. C- Current Time: 1:05 a.m. EDT. D- Drink you last had: Iced Green Tea E- Easiest Person To Talk to: The cat. F- Favorite Song: Today? How You Get The Girl … Continue reading Alphabet Game