RJ

Joined September 2018

112 stories

Bio

Find me on Instagram at @awriterwhodraws

Achievements (6)

Stories (112)

Filter by community

Sort by (Optional)

The Soundtrack to my Quarter Life Crisis. Third Place in 2020 Rewind Playlist Challenge.
My earliest memories include music. My dad bouncing me on his lap, lulling me to sleep with "A Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke" or songs he'd written himself that were only ever heard by a few close friends and me. Or mom playing 90s alternative rock from an old radio by the pool under the blazing Oklahoma sun.
By RJ5 years ago in Beat
A Gift Guide For Your Artist Girlfriend
Psst! Hey you, yes you. Come closer; I want to tell you a secret. This is information you guard with your life. If it were to escape and get into the wrong hands, it could be...dangerous. I'm going to take you on a tour of all the gifts I'm getting my artist girlfriend this year. Of course, I knew you had one, too. That's why I'm sharing this with you.
By RJ5 years ago in Humans
Making a Case for Homemade Gifts. First Place in Mindful Gifting Challenge.
I grew up in a Jehovah's Witness family. Most of my relatives wouldn't even acknowledge Christmas when it came around. I never grew attached to the holiday or developed any expectations because it was never emphasized growing up. My aunt told me Santa didn't exist when I was five and killed the magic then and there.
By RJ5 years ago in Lifehack
12 Days of Cannabis Cookies
I bet I can guess what you're thinking about. Is it the pandemic? Elections? Protests? Your ever-looming mortality? Money? Maybe I'm speaking for myself, but I can't open any news outlet without getting a spoonful of depression and misery fed to me. It seems that everyone needs a break. I promise I won't even mention the dreaded illness. We're only baking cookies here- with a twist. All good stories have a twist.
By RJ5 years ago in Potent
Wine Pairing Advice From World Class Winemakers
I turned 21 this year; I'm officially of legal drinking age and haven't been able to enjoy the fruits of my labor. The only alcohol I've been exposed to would be Bud Light and boxed wine if the occasion were fancy. But something is alluring about the wine world-the drink of fallen kings and Greek mythology hero’s.
By RJ5 years ago in Proof
Don't Dance so Fast, The Music Won't Last
I've developed an addiction to audiobooks, and I just finished "The 4-hour Workweek" by Tim Ferriss. At the end of the book, contained within a chapter titled "An Email, You Need to Read," is a poem about appreciating life.
By RJ5 years ago in Humans
Jiffy Cake Strain Review
Jiffy Cake is an Indica hybrid cross between the strains Wedding Cake and Peanut Butter Breath. I usually stray away from the Cake strains. They tend to produce a more cerebral than relaxing high that bothers my anxiety. However, I had heard good things about Peanut Butter Breath, so I picked it up.
By RJ5 years ago in Potent
Your Workout Playlist: Designed by Top Performing Athletes. First Place in Workout Playlist Challenge.
I stared at my workout clothes, and they stared back at me. Today was my first striking class. I was venturing into the world of athletics for adults. After playing competitively throughout grade and high school, I let basketball dictate my identity. When my coach began to make the game miserable for me, it crushed my spirit and drained my confidence.
By RJ5 years ago in Beat
5 Must-Have Skin Care Products Under $20
As a teenager, I suffered from cystic acne, and it drove me to try every product under the sun to get rid of it. I've been through the self-care trenches- even once giving myself a chemical burn from a questionable face mask. I've played the game and weeded through the slop. I know the products that work and won't destroy your wallet.
By RJ5 years ago in Blush
The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Cannabis
In 2017 I didn't even know how to use a lighter. I had tried cannabis in passing at parties, but I knew nothing about the plant. The stoners mentioned words like "cannabinoids," "terpenes," "THC," and "concentrate." I just smiled and nodded. I knew there was a process in deciding how my group of friends got high. Honestly, I was content with just experiencing the high and leaving the other stuff to the professionals.
By RJ5 years ago in Potent
This Piece of Danish Advice Will Change Your Winters Forever. Top Story - October 2020.
I live in an area that's habitually gloomy all winter. The cold weather and lack of sun can get to the psyche. Luckily, the Danish have already solved my problem and have been using it for centuries to battle brutal winters in Denmark.
By RJ5 years ago in Feast
What is the Difference Between Passive and Active Voice?
I remember periodically throughout grade school; a teacher would mention passive voice. I never understood the difference between passive voice and active voice and always seemed to naturally form my sentences passively. Even in my adult life, editors pointed out that I was writing in passive voice. It grew into a scary monster that I didn't understand but couldn't avoid.
By RJ5 years ago in Education