Dear diary, dear diary I’ve been searching for a higher me I’m in the sky, in the pilot’s seat, trying to stop my mind from spiraling And that’s irony, that’s irony I’m just looking for a resolution, I just want to be a better human But it’s hard when everybody’s acting stupid Pardon me if that came off rude, I just have a bad attitude With the world and not just with you, it’s the side effects of abuse I admit I’m a little strange, I don’t think that I’ll ever change I survived a whole life of pain, you could say I escaped my fate
I’m a cynical, egotistical, unpredictable, hardened criminal And I can be a little hypocritical, but I’ll admit it straight to your face I’m unbreakable, irreplaceable, undeniably inspirational I used everything I had available to make me the person I am today
Dear diary, dear diary I just had another wild dream I was in a world that admired me, and when I woke up I was smiling And that’s irony, that’s irony You talk a lot but you don’t even know me I’m just hoping that my testimony will inspire y’all to stop acting phony Pardon me if that came off weird, I don’t mean to be mean, I swear I have been through a lot this year, I just want to make a few things clear I don’t like it when people hate behind my back and not to my face Nowadays it just feels so fake, so I’ll cut the grass to expose the snakes
I’m unstoppable, it’s impossible You don’t wanna see the diabolical side of me that never stops, is volatile So I suggest you stay in your lane I’m unapologetic, you know where it’s headed I will never ever let up off the pedal I got the spirit of every warrior in me ever, so back the fuck up, get out my face
You’re a slave to labor and you praise the fascist You kiss the hand that takes half in taxes Faking outrage and being seen, a generation with no self-esteem It’s time to rise up and stand against them, break the chains and finally see the vision We’re post-traumatic from a broken system Follow me into the chaos engine
It’s time to stand, it’s time to fight Don’t be afraid to twist the knife Your sacrifice to break the curse Prepare to die, prepare to burn Abandon hope, it’s not enough ‘Cause all our gods abandoned us Your sacrifice to break the curse Light the match, watch it burn
Heaven falls, the angels die Let it burn from the start When everything falls apart
When everything falls apart (why have you forsaken me?) When everything falls apart (heavy is the crown, you see) When everything falls apart (why have you forsaken me?) When everything falls apart (heavy is the crown, you see) When everything falls apart When everything falls apart
My 2 cents –
This has been my earworm lately. it is a powerful song. I believe it is my favorite from this band. So do you listen to a playlist or the same song on repeat? I get burned out on songs and need the playlist but I was curious as to the way others do it. My son listens to the same song on repeat.
Discover the origin story of one of the realm’s most powerful mages in the first book in the Numair Chronicles.
Arram Draper is on the path to becoming one of the realm’s most powerful mages. The youngest student in his class at the Imperial University of Carthak, he has a Gift with unlimited potential for greatness–and for attracting trouble. At his side are his two best friends: Varice, a clever girl with an often-overlooked talent, and Ozorne, the “leftover prince” with secret ambitions. Together, these three friends forge a bond that will one day shape kingdoms. And as Ozorne gets closer to the throne and Varice gets closer to Arram’s heart, Arram realizes that one day–soon–he will have to decide where his loyalties truly lie.
In the Numair Chronicles, readers will be rewarded with the never-before-told story of how Numair Salmalín came to Tortall. Newcomers will discover an unforgettable fantasy adventure where a kingdom’s future rests on the shoulders of a talented young man with a knack for making vicious enemies.
My Thoughts
Okay this is an author that I almost always love the books in. II enjoyed all the other books she has written for this world but this is the newest series. It lives up to her usual.
This is my work in progress list… and how I keep track of my word count.
Stolen Skins took me more than a little longer than I expected this week. I submitted it to Fae Corps Publishing for Across the stolen seas. (the process is slightly different for the approval on this one, so if you submit something to it we will be about 3 weeks for the approval or denial of work on this.)
I finished my library book and plan to do it for tomorrow’s review. I spent a bit of time reading this week, so I did less poetry. When I pick up a book I devour it. I tend to go through about 500 pages in a day. For some reason I struggle with my consumption of reading materials until midway through the year. Then I will be consistent in my reading process for the next few months. I will be doing a couple of ARC books for my friends this week coming. (gotta love having author friends) I also have at least 3 submitted manuscripts to read for Fae corps publishing. (Threatened me with a good time there.)
As I am not focusing on Serena’s story this week I hope I will be able to get more poems written but I don’t know. I am going to be hiring (starting Monday) Pic (partners in crime) editing to assist with Kingdoms of Sin. I have worked with them before and they are really good. I hope they will get me back to writing it. I want to release it next year if possible.
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