I had so many ideas in June. None of them happened. Life fell apart. Somehow in the 3.5 months since then I have a new boyfriend, a new car, a new place of residence, a new job... because everything that was going on back then didn't pan out. I continue to come up with new … Continue reading Still Figuring Crap Out
mental health advocate
Life is CRAZY
Oh my goodness, my life is insane. I'm engaged to the man of my dreams! I've started rewriting Victim of Greed! I have my first book signing coming up in August! More details on that later. I launched a new business and my partner and I are picking back up on Omai Sunrise! I came … Continue reading Life is CRAZY
Conquer the Silence
Hey guys, I'm back! It's been a crazy year and my mental health has not been healthy. But I'm back!!! Recently I teamed up with an organization called Conquer the Silence. They're a nonprofit that aims to bridge the gap between those affected by mental illness and their loved ones. That's just about everything I … Continue reading Conquer the Silence
The Author Entrepreneur
That sounds like a catchy name for a blog, doesn't it? That'd be fun. Maybe someday. For now I'm writing about this because, on a whim, I signed up to do a presentation on it at a writing conference. Wish me luck. Haha. I'm not sure quite what I'm doing. I'm an author and an … Continue reading The Author Entrepreneur
How To Work When You’re Depressed
I'm not doing a YouTube livestream on this one--at least, not yet. It's a bit more complex and warrants more than me rambling to my laptop. Here's my background on the subject: I haven't held down a job since the Walmart I was at laid off all their temp workers a couple days before Christmas, … Continue reading How To Work When You’re Depressed
My Favorite Thing In The World
ZOX is the BEST.
Discovering Your Life’s Purpose
I wish I had all the answers. I don't have many at all. But I have some tips, and I can share my story. Discovering your life's purpose is stupidly hard. Okay, back in high school I attended this nerd school where almost all the students graduate with their Associate's degree. At one point as … Continue reading Discovering Your Life’s Purpose
How To “Show Yourself”
Note: I have no intention of doing a YouTube video on this. I have too many thoughts about it, it's more complicated than a craft tutorial, and I express myself much better in writing than I do talking. I'm not a huge fan of the first Frozen movie, but there's so much that I love … Continue reading How To “Show Yourself”
How To Do Things When You’re Depressed
Hello, friends and loved ones! I've started a YouTube series called "How To Do Things When You're Depressed." I've yet to do so much as an introductory video, though I did talk about it a bit on my Facebook page, so it's time I inform everyone exactly what this is for. While it's called "How … Continue reading How To Do Things When You’re Depressed
How To Use Watercolor Pens When You’re Depressed
Hi guys! Last week I live streamed my second "How to Do Things When You're Depressed" video on YouTube. You can watch it here. In the meantime, here's a quick rundown complete with product links. ***note: as an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases*** I am no watercolor expert. The last time I used … Continue reading How To Use Watercolor Pens When You’re Depressed
Mariah K. Porter 