Lena Beana
Bio
Alaskan Grown Freelance Writer 🤍 Lover of Prose
Former Deckhand & Barista 🤍 Always a Pleaser & Eggshell-Walker
Lifelong Animal Lover & Whisperer 🤍 Ever the Student & Seeker
Traveler 🤍 Dreamer 🤍 Wanderer
Forever Lost 🤍
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Keep Calm & Write On!
"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James Throughout the never-ending topsy-turvy fiasco that is my life, one of the silver linings was that I always had something interesting to write about. I may never have had a kid or a fancy wedding, and I've never bought a house or landed a dream job, but I've had my share of interesting moments throughout the craziness that has been my life, and those interesting and sometimes devastating moments brought with them inspiration to tell a story.
By Lena Beana2 years ago in Writers
Word Vomit Part II: July On My Mind
This is my second attempt at the #100 things challenge. I'll say it again.... Blame Judey for this! ;) The first time I did this unofficial challenge, it was mostly just to see what was so hard about it. With my ADHD and my quick typing, (and my mini-skirt sized thoughts taking the lead) it wasn't really that hard for me... but it was strange. And even more… it was immensely therapeutic. Despite the inane and self-deprecating focus my brain took, it still worked like a corkscrew on a stuck cork. Slowly at first and then BAM! Release! So, I decided to try it again. For therapy. I might keep trying. But it's okay if you all don't want to read it. Can't blame you. It's just the rubbish in my mind spilling out in word vomit form. But if you're so inclined, here is my second attempt at the #100 things in twenty minutes challenge... and heads up... it's completely unedited. Just the raw and free-form ramblings vomited out onto the screen. So yeah... good luck!
By Lena Beana2 years ago in Confessions
From Freedom of Religion to Freedom of Thought: How "American" Literature Both Evolved and Stagnated Throughout the Centuries
The following essay is a final analysis for my American Lit course in University. While American Literature is one of my least favorites, it is also a fascinating evolution throughout history, and is my inaugural submission to the newest history community (my least favorite subject). I have adapted this essay to be slightly more pleasant to read in digital format. It is a long read, but it received an A from my professor, so maybe there is something worthwhile within (;
By Lena Beana3 years ago in History
One Feminist's Thoughts On Vocal's New Community for Men. Top Story - June 2023. Content Warning.
Warning: This is an honest account of this feminist's (?) evolution of thought on the new Vocal community for men and of men in general. If you're easily offended, please do one of two things... Stop reading now. Or read to the very end. Anything in-between will guarantee you missing the point and getting offended. (:
By Lena Beana3 years ago in Men
