amaryllis
@amaryllis-writes.bsky.social
aspiring fantasy writer
reluctant tech worker
former cosplayer
flowers, books, cats, d&d, waffles
looking for beauty in a mad world
she/her, 40's, single
reluctant tech worker
former cosplayer
flowers, books, cats, d&d, waffles
looking for beauty in a mad world
she/her, 40's, single
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When my boss at work says, 'this will be great visibility for you.'
I don't want to be visible. I want to live in a cottage in the woods. I want to exchange my corporate jargon, target dates, and executive reports for a flower garden, an old quilt, and a very good book.
I don't want to be visible. I want to live in a cottage in the woods. I want to exchange my corporate jargon, target dates, and executive reports for a flower garden, an old quilt, and a very good book.
My friend Lisa and I filmed our first Plotter and Pantser YouTube video today! We want to film a backlog before we post to ensure consistency. I'll share it once we have it up.
I'm definitely over scheduled, but committed to making time! We're making really useful content ❤️
#writingcommunity
I'm definitely over scheduled, but committed to making time! We're making really useful content ❤️
#writingcommunity
December 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
My friend Lisa and I filmed our first Plotter and Pantser YouTube video today! We want to film a backlog before we post to ensure consistency. I'll share it once we have it up.
I'm definitely over scheduled, but committed to making time! We're making really useful content ❤️
#writingcommunity
I'm definitely over scheduled, but committed to making time! We're making really useful content ❤️
#writingcommunity
Is it foolish to take a long (years) break from my job to focus on writing? Has anyone done that, and did you manage to survive financially?
I live alone in a HCOL area and cannot afford my beloved condo without my corporate job.
But I want to live my life before it's over...
#writing #slowlife
I live alone in a HCOL area and cannot afford my beloved condo without my corporate job.
But I want to live my life before it's over...
#writing #slowlife
December 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
One of my ears has felt 'full' for the last few days. Today, I was incredibly dizzy trying to get out of bed.
Urgent care diagnosed me with bppv - vertigo!
I'm medicated and feeling a bit better, but wild. Next step is vestibular physical therapy to realign the crystals in my ear. Who knew??
Urgent care diagnosed me with bppv - vertigo!
I'm medicated and feeling a bit better, but wild. Next step is vestibular physical therapy to realign the crystals in my ear. Who knew??
December 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
One of my ears has felt 'full' for the last few days. Today, I was incredibly dizzy trying to get out of bed.
Urgent care diagnosed me with bppv - vertigo!
I'm medicated and feeling a bit better, but wild. Next step is vestibular physical therapy to realign the crystals in my ear. Who knew??
Urgent care diagnosed me with bppv - vertigo!
I'm medicated and feeling a bit better, but wild. Next step is vestibular physical therapy to realign the crystals in my ear. Who knew??
I've prepared for LARP by having mustard colored wool fabric in my Etsy cart for almost a full year
November 30, 2025 at 5:35 AM
I've prepared for LARP by having mustard colored wool fabric in my Etsy cart for almost a full year
I had a very hard time watching the new Frankenstein, even though it's one of my favorite novels. The tragedy of the creature is the whole point, but watching him be frightened and abused on the screen was more than I could take. I almost turned it off so many times. Well done. Maybe too well done.
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I had a very hard time watching the new Frankenstein, even though it's one of my favorite novels. The tragedy of the creature is the whole point, but watching him be frightened and abused on the screen was more than I could take. I almost turned it off so many times. Well done. Maybe too well done.
The absolute joy of sitting down to prepare for a Dungeons and Dragons session I'm running - and realizing I already have enough content for another session. I just gained two nights of my life back!
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The absolute joy of sitting down to prepare for a Dungeons and Dragons session I'm running - and realizing I already have enough content for another session. I just gained two nights of my life back!
My writing partner wants more of a social media presence. I have always daydreamed about having a youtube channel. We are going to make one called 'The Planner and the Pantser' where we review writing & productivity books and vlog about our writing sessions. SO EXCITED!!!
November 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
My writing partner wants more of a social media presence. I have always daydreamed about having a youtube channel. We are going to make one called 'The Planner and the Pantser' where we review writing & productivity books and vlog about our writing sessions. SO EXCITED!!!
The widespread Microsoft outage has created this beautiful cone of silence. Every one collectively stands up from their computers and pets their cat, checks on their child, goes outside. For this short moment we're all free...
October 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The widespread Microsoft outage has created this beautiful cone of silence. Every one collectively stands up from their computers and pets their cat, checks on their child, goes outside. For this short moment we're all free...
Sundays are my sacred time to myself. I write, garden, drink tea, read books.
It's wild to me that I spent my childhood Sundays willfully brainwashing myself at church. No wonder I spent my 20's and 30's unfocused and lost, looking for boundaries and identity.
Happy Sunday to those who celebrate.
It's wild to me that I spent my childhood Sundays willfully brainwashing myself at church. No wonder I spent my 20's and 30's unfocused and lost, looking for boundaries and identity.
Happy Sunday to those who celebrate.
October 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Sundays are my sacred time to myself. I write, garden, drink tea, read books.
It's wild to me that I spent my childhood Sundays willfully brainwashing myself at church. No wonder I spent my 20's and 30's unfocused and lost, looking for boundaries and identity.
Happy Sunday to those who celebrate.
It's wild to me that I spent my childhood Sundays willfully brainwashing myself at church. No wonder I spent my 20's and 30's unfocused and lost, looking for boundaries and identity.
Happy Sunday to those who celebrate.
Apple cider donuts, hot tea, and a live Critical Role episode. It's lit tonight in my cozy little house
October 24, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Apple cider donuts, hot tea, and a live Critical Role episode. It's lit tonight in my cozy little house
I finished the second chapter draft of my fantasy book! I wrote this entire chapter in less than 2 months. The first chapter took me 6 months. (Very) slowly gaining momentum.
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writingprogress
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writingprogress
October 21, 2025 at 4:41 AM
I finished the second chapter draft of my fantasy book! I wrote this entire chapter in less than 2 months. The first chapter took me 6 months. (Very) slowly gaining momentum.
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writingprogress
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writingprogress
I've watched almost all of Critical Role, Dimension 20, and Worlds Beyond Number.
Critical Role Campaign 4 is the most excited I've been for any D&D show, ever. This is peak Brennan.
Critical Role Campaign 4 is the most excited I've been for any D&D show, ever. This is peak Brennan.
October 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I've watched almost all of Critical Role, Dimension 20, and Worlds Beyond Number.
Critical Role Campaign 4 is the most excited I've been for any D&D show, ever. This is peak Brennan.
Critical Role Campaign 4 is the most excited I've been for any D&D show, ever. This is peak Brennan.
In the waiting room for my first mammogram. Getting flashbacks of the terrible time in my life filled with medical procedures, 6 surgeries in 9 months (2 major, 4 minor.)
Posting pictures of my cats in the garden to comfort myself.
Posting pictures of my cats in the garden to comfort myself.
October 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
In the waiting room for my first mammogram. Getting flashbacks of the terrible time in my life filled with medical procedures, 6 surgeries in 9 months (2 major, 4 minor.)
Posting pictures of my cats in the garden to comfort myself.
Posting pictures of my cats in the garden to comfort myself.
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Under the moonlight, you see a sight that almost stops your heart
September 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Under the moonlight, you see a sight that almost stops your heart
I was really proud of myself for writing over 500 words today, until I realized it took me 8 hours. Oh well, I'll still take the victory! For me this is a lot! #amwriting #writingcommunity
October 6, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I was really proud of myself for writing over 500 words today, until I realized it took me 8 hours. Oh well, I'll still take the victory! For me this is a lot! #amwriting #writingcommunity
"This is it. If I take one more step, it'll be the farthest from home I've ever been." - Oliver on his walk today
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 AM
"This is it. If I take one more step, it'll be the farthest from home I've ever been." - Oliver on his walk today
I finally managed to get my shy cat out on a leash in the garden, but all he wants to do is sit in my lap
September 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I finally managed to get my shy cat out on a leash in the garden, but all he wants to do is sit in my lap
The bad news: I stayed up until 4am when I rise at 6am, wired from a fun dungeons & dragons game
The good news: I found a creative writing program MFA at Oxford meant for mature students with other careers, with summer residency weeks. Admission is based on a writing sample. New life goal unlocked
The good news: I found a creative writing program MFA at Oxford meant for mature students with other careers, with summer residency weeks. Admission is based on a writing sample. New life goal unlocked
September 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The bad news: I stayed up until 4am when I rise at 6am, wired from a fun dungeons & dragons game
The good news: I found a creative writing program MFA at Oxford meant for mature students with other careers, with summer residency weeks. Admission is based on a writing sample. New life goal unlocked
The good news: I found a creative writing program MFA at Oxford meant for mature students with other careers, with summer residency weeks. Admission is based on a writing sample. New life goal unlocked
Struggling with the zipper on a pillow I'm making, I looked up a tutorial on YouTube & found a high rez, high zoom, thorough explanation. Instant Matrix download expert.
Sewing was SO DIFFERENT in the 00's! My default is still 'make it up' because I don't expect tutorials to be available. Wild...
Sewing was SO DIFFERENT in the 00's! My default is still 'make it up' because I don't expect tutorials to be available. Wild...
September 7, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Struggling with the zipper on a pillow I'm making, I looked up a tutorial on YouTube & found a high rez, high zoom, thorough explanation. Instant Matrix download expert.
Sewing was SO DIFFERENT in the 00's! My default is still 'make it up' because I don't expect tutorials to be available. Wild...
Sewing was SO DIFFERENT in the 00's! My default is still 'make it up' because I don't expect tutorials to be available. Wild...
Today at work I had a colleague site documentation - that I wrote - in an effort to explain a point to me. 🫠
Is it almost time to retire to my cottage in the woods?
Is it almost time to retire to my cottage in the woods?
September 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Today at work I had a colleague site documentation - that I wrote - in an effort to explain a point to me. 🫠
Is it almost time to retire to my cottage in the woods?
Is it almost time to retire to my cottage in the woods?
Far too aspirational, but this is the person on my identity vision board, so I'm posting it
September 2, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Far too aspirational, but this is the person on my identity vision board, so I'm posting it