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Five Things I Learned Writing My First Draft
Photo courtesy of Death to Stock If you’ve ever read Chuck Wendig’s blog Terrible Minds, you’ve probably seen his “Five Things I Learned while Writing…” series, where different authors list five...
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Weekend Thoughts / 35
I’ve been waiting for dahlias to come to my local grocery store, so I snagged these when I saw them Thursday. How was your week? It went by super quickly for me, and I have a feeling it’s because...
View ArticleOn Sharing Your Work: The 7/7/7 Challenge
When Jean Thomas (aka @mizwriterlady) challenged me to the 7/7/7 challenge, I was a little hesitant. (So hesitant that I hardcore procrastinated on actually publishing this post.) I love talking about...
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Weekend Thoughts / 36
Sometimes you just need to read an old favorite. Hey everyone, what are you up to this weekend? I’m crossing off an item on my fall to-do list and going to the Texas State Fair. I’m probably munching...
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The Texas State Fair + My New Dream Job
When they say everything’s bigger in Texas, they really mean it. This fair is MASSIVE! It would take at least two days to see everything, but it was still a really fun Saturday. The first thing we...
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Coffee Talk: Roadblocks
If we were on a coffee date, I’d tell you that it’s been just over a month since I finished the first draft of my big novel project, and I am stuck. I thought I might start working on a new...
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Weekend Thoughts / 37
Sunset photos are back! Hey guys, how is your weekend going? It’s definitely gloomy and dreary here, which I actually don’t mind too much. (As long as it doesn’t flood — crossing my fingers!) It’s...
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October Round-up: Halloween Costumes
Agatha and the Baker from The Grand Budapest Hotel: Sugar & Cloth Are you guys excited for Halloween? Teddy and I are going to a costume party this weekend, but there’s a costume contest, so...
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Weekend Thoughts / 38
My glamorous Sunday plans are a dead ringer for last Sunday’s — minus Teddy’s random t-shirt, which is now in the wash. Happy Sunday! I hope you’re all recovering from a sugary/ boozy Halloween!...
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Weekend Thoughts / 39
Daylight savings is killing me! One day I left work a little early and finally got to see the sunset! October was a really hard month for me. I was stuck in a creative rut and trying to figure out...
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On Showing Up
The bar where Teddy Roosevelt recruited the Rough Riders. No big deal. Hi friends! I’ve missed you. I’m in a bit of a dry spell when it comes to writing. The past few months have been hard, in a...
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Weekend Happy List
If you’ve been reading Eat Up, Buttercup for a while, you’ve probably seen my Weekend Thoughts posts. I loved writing those posts, but eventually I felt like I was linking to my favorite blogs and...
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February Round-Up
Loved the posters outside Vinal Edge Records in the Heights. (And no, that’s not a typo.) Happy first day of March everybody! I know it’s totally a cliche to say “I can’t believe it’s March already,”...
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What Leslie Knope and I have in Common
Ummm, it’s not the hat. Do you ever try to match yourself or people you know to your favorite characters on TV? Teddy and I do it all the time, but I think our closest “matches” are Leslie Knope and...
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On Stepping Back
via Death to Stock Photo You know those movie montages* where the girl breaks up with her boyfriend** and starts reinventing herself? Going dancing, taking classes, visiting new places, making new...
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Lately
Hey guys! It’s been a while! What started out as a break after my gallbladder surgery ended up stretched waaaay past that. I had been feeling frustrated about my blog/ blogs in general, so I think I...
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Looking forward to — Summer + Peaches
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 I never liked peaches growing up. I would eat them in a peach cobbler, but I secretly cared more about the topping and the vanilla ice cream than the peaches. But now I can’t get enough...
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How to Survive an Out-of-Town Wedding Weekend
Since I’ve moved to Texas, I’ve flown back to the east coast for 3 friends’ weddings. I LOVE weddings, but between the long security lines, waiting for connecting flights, and getting the rental car...
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Looking Forward To — Summer + Ice Cream Sandwiches
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 It’s already starting to feel like summer in Houston, and while I already miss the spring weather, I’m really looking forward to pooltime, summer thunderstorms, and ice cream! This is...
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Lately – June 2016
Hiya friends! It’s been quiet around here. I’m trying to learn to embrace the ebbs and flows instead of fighting it. There are so many blogging rules, but since I don’t run a business blog I’m...
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