I swear my brain is exhausted. Trying to talk to my mom about the fact that my dad and I both have central heterochromia and that it's pretty rare. But no my brain thinks hemochromatosis was right. I need more sleep.

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Today's word of the day in #Mikmaq Siwiet (si·wi·et) Siwiet means "they become impatient"

I swear to all that is holy the two characters I’m writing are out to kill me with the feels. Two damn short stories that hit right in the emotions.

Today’s word of the day in #Mikmaq Nitap (nee-dap) Nitap means friend.

Today's word of the day in #Mikmaq Gisgug (gis·kuk) Gisgug means today.

Well 25 years this year and I am finally getting to choose what I want rather then rely on the spouse's memory.

30 Day Flash Fiction challenge going on here. The spousal human thinks so far that I should publish them in their own unique little anthology.

30 Day Flash Fiction challenge going on here. The spousal human thinks so far that I should publish them in their own unique little anthology.

30 Day Flash Fiction challenge going on here. The spousal human thinks so far that I should publish them in their own unique little anthology.

I will be back posting the #Mikmaq word of the day next week. I am not sleeping well and that has knock on effects.

Today’s word of the day in #Mikmaq Kesaltultimkewey Na'kwek (guess- sal-dool-dim-gay-way Nah-gwek) Kesaltultimkewey Na'kwek means Valentine’s Day.

Today’s word of the day in #Mikmaq A'tugwaqan (aa·du·gwa·hgan) A'tugwaqan is a story.

Today’s word of the day in #Mikmaq Qalipit (hga·li·bit) Qalipit means “they shovel”

Today's word of the day in #Mikmaq Mesge'g (mes·keeg) Mesge'g means sorry. I'm sorry is mesgei'

I can't wait to have my late grandmother's starburst clock in my hands. If it didn't mean something to me the resale market is hot right now (TY VM Fallout). But it's important to me.

Today’s word of the day in #Mikmaq Napui'gign (na·bu·ii·gi·gên) Napui'gign is a photograph.

Man I hate when the brain weasels get out of their cages. I am just so overwhelmed right now.

Today’s word of the day in #Mikmaq Ali'puluet (a·lii·bu·lu·et) Ali'puluet means they are horseback riding.

I warn everyone now that one of the characters is Acadian. This will explain a lot: youtu.be/LBEZwgzxABw

This novel is a very different beast than I’m used to. We have a running tally of the times it has made me cry. So far: 4.

Today's word of the day in #Mikmaq Gjiga'qaquj (êk·chi·gaa·hga·quch) Gjiga'qaquj is the raven.

Today's word of the day in #Mikmaq Nujiwi'gige(nu·ji·wii·gi·get) Nujiwi'gige means "they are a writer"

Decided to bring this back:

No Amy, you’re not making your novel a “choose you own adventure” style thing.

This week I was exhausted and not sleeping well. I now have my meds. Life should return to “normal” soon.

Today’s word of the day in #Mikmaq Gispnapewit (gis·pê·na·be·wit) Gispnapewit means they have a tired look.

Today’s word of the day in #Mikmaq Ma'munipsaq (maa·mun·ip·sahk) Ma'munipsaq means it snows heavily.

I swear that I get cold feet every time I get close to releasing anything that I’ve worked on. I swear to all that’s holy you dang dopamine molecules better work.

Today's word of the day in #Mikmaq Megwaltugwat (me·gwal·tuk·wat) Megwaltugwat means "red haired"

This may or may not be way too on the nose for the #bassguitar players I know. Yes, I am included in that.

Today’s word of the day in #mikmaq Gesig (ge·sik) Gesig means “it is winter”

There are reasons I use third party tools for social media - and getting terrorized by unexpected #GerryAnderson marionettes is one.

I swear the characters of this novel are trying to end me. I'm not usually moved to tears, but damn they've managed it three times in a few chapters. #AmWriting

Today’s word of the day in #Mikmaq Ulagu (u·la·gu) Ulagu means yesterday.

I normally am not a huge fan of memoirs, but I’ll gladly make an exception in this case. I have laughed, cried and been pissed off, and I’m only 2/3 through.

I’m still fecking amazed at #DarrenHayes in this youtu.be/jktGz-Eg9fo

Today’s word of the day in #Mikmaq Pjila'si (êp·chi·laa·si) Pjila'si means "welcome, come in and sit down" Hi/kwe! I’m Amy — non-binary Mi’kmaq. Living on occupied Algonquin & Anishinaabeg land. Raised on Anishinaabewaki, Oji-Cree, Métis & Mi’kma’ki land. Word of the day M–F ~10:30a.

Never dare my brain to find more fun music for writing. youtu.be/QAxb7do3Zp0

The shit my characters say: "You're supposed to be moaning my name, not singing stupid songs." (Wasted Youth opener if you’re wondering) youtu.be/P7zSUMvWjSU #AmWriting #MyCharactersAreWhyImCrazy

So this past week has seen me pretty much flat out due to zero energy. I had more energy when I was flattened by COVID-19. But hey, I will try again this week.

Today’s word of the day in #Mikmaq Gesgust'g (ges·kus·têk) Gesgust'g means to overhear.

I swear, these two ginger idiots are going to be the end of my so called sanity. #AmWriting

Today’s word of the day in #Mikmaq Egsitpu'g (ek·sit·puug) Egsitpu'g means morning.

i know we're all busy but i just overheard a plumber say "parlez-vous français ? non ? you motherfuckers don't even speak french, do you" to a pair of french bulldogs

Ok this novel is making my jaded ass cry.

🎶I am in two steps too deep A hundred miles too far gone How did I catch what I was running away from It was the last thing I wanted Now it's all I want🎶 #amwriting youtu.be/84oGOzwZzx8

Today’s word of the day in #Mikmaq Wetme'g (we·dê·meeg) Wetme'g means they are busy

Crumb. Shut down the old MBP and the quiet might be too much.

It’s here! But half the ssd space so going to be culling a lot.