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
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
Latest bookshelf addition.
December 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Latest bookshelf addition.
For those who partake in LOTR Christmas
November 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
For those who partake in LOTR Christmas
Making the most of my drive to LA, I'm seeing Moulin Rouge tonight, same day as Avatar.
The people behind me were audibly relieved that I took my hat off when the curtain rose 🎩💎✨❤️
The people behind me were audibly relieved that I took my hat off when the curtain rose 🎩💎✨❤️
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Making the most of my drive to LA, I'm seeing Moulin Rouge tonight, same day as Avatar.
The people behind me were audibly relieved that I took my hat off when the curtain rose 🎩💎✨❤️
The people behind me were audibly relieved that I took my hat off when the curtain rose 🎩💎✨❤️
Continuing the 2025 Going to Shows Alone tour, I saw the matinee show of Avatar The Last Airbender in concert at the Dolby theater. I cried through most of it. At the end the Creator came out with his family and we all sang SECRET TUNNEL at the top of our lungs. Greatest TV show ever made!!
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Continuing the 2025 Going to Shows Alone tour, I saw the matinee show of Avatar The Last Airbender in concert at the Dolby theater. I cried through most of it. At the end the Creator came out with his family and we all sang SECRET TUNNEL at the top of our lungs. Greatest TV show ever made!!
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...
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
Additions to the bookshelf arrived today! I have always wanted first editions of Lord of the Rings, but I'll never spend the money.
Instead, I bought these beautiful William Morrow editions. I love the Tree of Gondor, the gold, and the use of Tolkien's own art.
Instead, I bought these beautiful William Morrow editions. I love the Tree of Gondor, the gold, and the use of Tolkien's own art.
October 10, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Additions to the bookshelf arrived today! I have always wanted first editions of Lord of the Rings, but I'll never spend the money.
Instead, I bought these beautiful William Morrow editions. I love the Tree of Gondor, the gold, and the use of Tolkien's own art.
Instead, I bought these beautiful William Morrow editions. I love the Tree of Gondor, the gold, and the use of Tolkien's own art.
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.
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
Bought some nice dinnerware as a 40th birthday present for myself. I've never had a new set of dishware before, always second hand. Hopefully I can find the small plates online 🍏🤍💛
August 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Bought some nice dinnerware as a 40th birthday present for myself. I've never had a new set of dishware before, always second hand. Hopefully I can find the small plates online 🍏🤍💛
The couch had been vertical for about 15 seconds before Baxter stranded himself on top...
August 25, 2025 at 3:57 AM
The couch had been vertical for about 15 seconds before Baxter stranded himself on top...
HEDDA GABLER has been my favorite play since 2006.
In 2025, when I embraced being single, I finally realized Hedda resonated due to my own unfulfilled potential; obeying societal norms for #women when I could have rebuffed them.
We have a choice now. Hedda didn't. Choose yourself. #feminist
In 2025, when I embraced being single, I finally realized Hedda resonated due to my own unfulfilled potential; obeying societal norms for #women when I could have rebuffed them.
We have a choice now. Hedda didn't. Choose yourself. #feminist
August 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
New front door is installed! I knew my old door was bad, but I underestimated the difference that a nice door and new trim would make. So thrilled!!!
I love that the door is from the same era as the house. Found it in a pile of trash on Facebook marketplace for $60. It's real mahogany!!
I love that the door is from the same era as the house. Found it in a pile of trash on Facebook marketplace for $60. It's real mahogany!!
August 18, 2025 at 1:15 AM
New front door is installed! I knew my old door was bad, but I underestimated the difference that a nice door and new trim would make. So thrilled!!!
I love that the door is from the same era as the house. Found it in a pile of trash on Facebook marketplace for $60. It's real mahogany!!
I love that the door is from the same era as the house. Found it in a pile of trash on Facebook marketplace for $60. It's real mahogany!!
When I divorced 8 yrs ago, I bought a first edition of The Secret Garden. It was the best present anyone could buy for me; a commitment to love myself as my ex-partner never cared to. This year I'm turning 40; one of my best friends bought me an antique Secret Garden print.
Feeling loved. ✨🌿
Feeling loved. ✨🌿
August 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
When I divorced 8 yrs ago, I bought a first edition of The Secret Garden. It was the best present anyone could buy for me; a commitment to love myself as my ex-partner never cared to. This year I'm turning 40; one of my best friends bought me an antique Secret Garden print.
Feeling loved. ✨🌿
Feeling loved. ✨🌿
My neighbor planted some fruit trees in the space between condos. I love living here.
July 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
My neighbor planted some fruit trees in the space between condos. I love living here.
My dining room table finally arrived!I wanted a round light wood that was very small but could be expanded super large for D&D and Christmas. Surprisingly difficult to find!
When I tried to use the table, my cats stood on either side of my laptop like gargoyles, so I gave them beds. 😄🥰
When I tried to use the table, my cats stood on either side of my laptop like gargoyles, so I gave them beds. 😄🥰
July 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
My dining room table finally arrived!I wanted a round light wood that was very small but could be expanded super large for D&D and Christmas. Surprisingly difficult to find!
When I tried to use the table, my cats stood on either side of my laptop like gargoyles, so I gave them beds. 😄🥰
When I tried to use the table, my cats stood on either side of my laptop like gargoyles, so I gave them beds. 😄🥰
The little caterpillar boys are disappearing. I think they are turning into chrysalis, finally! Here is one we found in his J shape getting ready...
July 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
The little caterpillar boys are disappearing. I think they are turning into chrysalis, finally! Here is one we found in his J shape getting ready...
The milkweed in my garden has attracted a cohort of monarch caterpillars this year. 15 little guys and counting!
July 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The milkweed in my garden has attracted a cohort of monarch caterpillars this year. 15 little guys and counting!
I have monarch caterpillars on the milkweed I planted in the garden. I'm obsessed!!
I didn't expect to actually attract them. So exciting 🦋🐛
#monarchbutterfly #garden #nativeplants
I didn't expect to actually attract them. So exciting 🦋🐛
#monarchbutterfly #garden #nativeplants
July 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I have monarch caterpillars on the milkweed I planted in the garden. I'm obsessed!!
I didn't expect to actually attract them. So exciting 🦋🐛
#monarchbutterfly #garden #nativeplants
I didn't expect to actually attract them. So exciting 🦋🐛
#monarchbutterfly #garden #nativeplants
My dad is sanding and refinishing the whole door even though I told him he doesn't need to. It was already a big upgrade. Excited to have a beautiful door for only $60 and a lot of love. 🤎
For fun, here's my current front door that came with the condo. I haven't touched it.
For fun, here's my current front door that came with the condo. I haven't touched it.
July 9, 2025 at 1:52 AM
My dad is sanding and refinishing the whole door even though I told him he doesn't need to. It was already a big upgrade. Excited to have a beautiful door for only $60 and a lot of love. 🤎
For fun, here's my current front door that came with the condo. I haven't touched it.
For fun, here's my current front door that came with the condo. I haven't touched it.