Sunday, 26 November 2023

Deactivating Writer's Block, Part 1...

 As I'm still struggling with the dreaded Writer's Block my blog content probably won't be that coherent at times. So I'm gunna try and get things moving by doing a more inclusive About Me kinda post, then see how things go from there.

So with the goal in mind of making writing feel natural again, here we go.

Deactivating Writer's Block,  About Me,  Part 1:

I'm V. I'm 32 and I'm a barmaid. 

I kinda just fell into bartending when I was jobless and involved in an abusive relationship. Luckily that shit ended but I fell in love with bar work and have been behind the wood ever since. In December I'll have been doing my job for 11 years. Of course it has its ups and downs and there are times when I could quite cheerfully throttle both my customers and staff alike, but y'know, I can't see myself doing anything else. 

In recent years I've developed a somewhat love/hate relationship with bar work. Although I think that may be due to the fact that the Great British Public are unutterably stupid. After everything went tits up in 2020, my tolerance for bullshit is in the minus figures. 

(Side note: I'm usually blunt and can be pretty disparaging towards my fellow humanoids. Generally I consider myself a firm misanthrope. Trust me when I say you ain't privileged if you feel my wrath; I don't like many people. Maybe like, 3?

 If you're offended by coarse language then this probably isn't the right place for you. I'm a barmaid in a working man's pub. Sometimes I swear a lot. And I generally write how I speak: With a broad Brizzle accent peppered with curses.)

I'm pretty chuffed that I've managed to write this much so far. Think I'm gunna do a few more little experimental posts just to get myself back into it again then I'll be able to crack on with some of my ideas.

Again if you've made it to the end of my ramblings, fair play.

Saturday, 25 November 2023

Obligatory Hi, Hello, Wazzup Post

 Hi, I'm V, and this is my new blog, Blood Moon Diaries.

I'm a Goff Barmaid, part-time Pole Dancer, Fibromyalgia Warrior and Solitary-Eclectic Witch.

The content of my blog will be Fibro / Mental Health / Witchcraft related.

I've also started this blog to use as a Safe Space and also as a way to try and overcome my 10-year-long Writer's Block. I'm getting back into writing after a long time away, so it'll probably feel a bit clunky and disjointed to read the first few times. Nobody has to read this; this is a way for me to to vent my frustrations and feelings, cuz I can't afford therapy yet. I'm not interested in ''Likes'' or how many hits my blog gets.

So if you happen to stumble across my little corner of the interwebs and you like witchy things or perhaps you've had a shitty day come and say hi.

Disclaimer:

  • Trigger Warnings - My blog will sometimes be personal. For example: Dealing with Anxiety and Depression and PTSD. When I do a post involving these topics I will put the specific warning at the start of the post.
  • Safe Space - While I understand that the internet isn't always a safe place, I'll be trying to ensure that at the very least my blog remains relatively drama free. Bullying and abuse will not be tolerated under any circumstance. 

If you've made it this far into my nonsensical ramble, fair play, and keep an eye out for upcoming bits and pieces.