JK Burke

Fear

A Post in Which I Declare My Love for Shia LaBeouf

I can’t stop listening to the song Elastic Heart by Sia. I probably listened to it twenty times today. I listened on the way to work, while at work, unsuccessfully trying not dance in the grocery store while shopping. I listened all.day.long. It isn’t just the song that I love, but I was captivated by theContinue reading “A Post in Which I Declare My Love for Shia LaBeouf”

Lack of Originality

Recently I was ranting about my desire to burn down the library after coming across a book with very similar premise to my current work in process. I had thought my idea was so original and different! Yet here it was, taunting and pointing at me from the bookshelf! “I’m here first,” it sang at me snidely.Continue reading “Lack of Originality”

Someone’s Poisoned the Waterhole

This last few years have been less than ideal. And before I start my little ranting post I want to preface with my Perspective Acknowledgement – Yes, I get it. I’m lucky in a lot of ways. I am healthy, I am able bodied, I have many luxuries and securities that so many people don’t. Continue reading “Someone’s Poisoned the Waterhole”

Sarcastic Parenting

Parenting can sometimes be a little tricky, obviously this is an understatement, it is always tricky. But sometimes I feel like it is even more so and not only does my child end up getting corrected, but I am forced to learn a lesson myself. For instance, when my 3rd grader complains loudly, for likeContinue reading “Sarcastic Parenting”

Kicking Out Mommy Guilt

Mommy guilt wasn’t something I often struggled with until recently. Now I seem to struggle with it all of the time. Having a demanding work schedule along with my responsibility to my photography clients, writing and my role as Municipal Liaison (ML) for my regional NaNoWriMo, has left me with not a lot of quality time. That isContinue reading “Kicking Out Mommy Guilt”

The Band-aid Between Sunday and Monday

I’ve decided that the time between Sunday to Monday (which for me feels like most of Sunday really) is approached in the manner of a child that needs a bandage ripped off. Fears, tears, crying and avoidance. Trepidation and anticipation of the pain. But once it is over, you pretty much forget about it andContinue reading “The Band-aid Between Sunday and Monday”

Asking for Help

Day Three of the Do Over challenge tells you to actually ask for help. I have a lot to post about the topic of asking for help. In fact, one of the few famous people that I would gnaw my arm off to meet wrote an entire book about it. The Art of Asking. IContinue reading “Asking for Help”

For Want of Time

If you read yesterday’s post you’ll see that I started the10 Day Do Over challenge. For my challenge I chose to learn more about the art of writing. Something I’ve been meaning to do and something I wish I had spent more time doing in college. This morning I grabbed the Do Over workbook andContinue reading “For Want of Time”

10 Day Do Over Challenge

My husband found this guy, Jon Acuff, on Twitter that he sort of loves. Like, LOVES loves. To the point that my husband got a little butt-hurt when Jon Acuff acknowledged me on Twitter, when my husband has been following him for years. YEARS!! (imagine fist shaking and teeth gnashing). Jon Acuff is a motivationalContinue reading “10 Day Do Over Challenge”