Writer's Block

The words alone make me shudder. I want to be productive, I want to write, I want to blog, I want to work on this project that I am so passionate about I am pretty sure I will burst if it doesn't get out soon. But, hey there, *headache* *job search* *chores* *staring blankly at my computer screen because I know exactly what I want to write but I am pretty sure that every sentence is empty and really who wants to read someone ramble on anyway except maybe I am being too hard on myself because it might actually be good and I mean everyone knows writers are apparently neurotic so just keep working at it* or whatever the issue is that day.

There are many things in life that are reliable. Death, taxes, your favorite show being cancelled too soon, and writer's block. I think I may have found the trick, though. Take a selfie, post it to social media, whine about the block for a bit, then go and write a few paragraphs. If it doesn't work for the book, you can blog about it, right? It isn't procrastinating, it is free writing, a time honored way to break through that wall. And I mean it, I think it worked. I need to edit what I wrote, but I actually got some ideas down for two chapters once I get through my tantrum. Thanks, Instagram! I'll have another confession up this weekend!

What do you do to overcome your procrastination mental blocks?

the best part of writing from home is no one judges you for not wearing makeup

Welcome to Your Thirties, Snacks Hate You Now

Confession: When you're in your twenties, a hangover comes from a long, fun night at the bar. Now it means I ate too many cookies last night while binge watching Netflix. Who knew chocolate caused heartburn?!

*I think this was the most startling discovery of my thirties, but at this point, I own it. We all eat a light dinner so we can snack at night, right? Right?!

** Cartoon by Aaron Walls. You can find out more about him at http://offthewallsdesign.blogspot.com/

Hi!

Turning 30 is super scary. I hate to be so blunt, but it really is. I'm almost 31 and that's even scarier, to be honest. But, 10 months in as a Thirtysomething and I've survived, and I'm sure you will, too. But anyway, I don't need to explain this to you.

So, what are we doing here? Well, I cope with life by reading, writing, and knowing I'm not the only one out there going through whatever it is that I'm going through. So as I've been turning thirty, living with thirty, reflecting on all these things we think about when we go through this change, I've been writing about it. Welcome to "Confessions of a Thirtysomething" where I will share this journey with you.

Now, who am I? I'm Kim. I'm just an average thirty year old American. Nothing special, but that's the point. I have a family, a master's degree, I'm struggling with my identity, I love to binge watch tv, I have career goals, and I'd need 8 homes to live everywhere I want to. Some things I write are autobiographical, some are wishful thinking, some are speaking for a friend. All identifying information has been changed because I'd like to keep my family and friends after this.

I hope that as I share my journey, you'll share yours. Whether you're turning thirty, a card carrying member of our club, or reflecting on years past, we all have something to share.