Amy Grace Wells

a cartoon of a dog and a rabbit with the words bedtime written below them ALT: a cartoon of a dog and a rabbit with the words bedtime written below them

Because of Bluey, my tiny human refers to Neptune as "the comfy planet." IYKYK

Oh no! The purring lap cat vs those puppy dog eyes! That is the world's toughest conundrum.

Cancel your plans. Them are the rules. Thou shall not disturb the purring feline.

How's your day going? I walked into my office to find that my cat had barfed AT the wall from the top of his cat tree. 🫥 And yes, it is in view on video calls.

🤣 All water bottles are too smug.

I reread this about 15 times because I can't figure out if you feel your water bottle has truly been insulted or if it's a comical typo and you meant insulated.

My cat was snoring yesterday but hers is small and squeaky like the tiniest ambulance siren.

My child, who is about to celebrate her third birthday, loves putting on her hooded towels or car seat-safe hooded cape and say "I'm Super Mabel! I save the day but only for a day!"

It cracks me up but I'm so glad she's already setting healthy boundaries to prevent burnout.

My cat is snoring and it sounds like the tinest ambulance siren.

I picked up an annual subscription bill that I've been moving around my desk for a few weeks and was determined to finally pay it. I finally gave it a good look and saw that I set it up on auto-renew.

Thanks past me! Way to think of future me!

I’m so sorry Lori! I’ve been through stroke rehab with my brother. If I can ever be a shoulder and ear for you to vent to, I’m here for you. Sending so much love.❤️

It's like constantly living off the adrenaline of obsessively trying to fill every gap in resourcing for the next 8 weeks so no one on your team gets laid off is futile and not great for any part of your health. How about that. 😏

This week marked two months since I was laid off and it was the first time my brain started making plans again and I felt like I could accomplish something.

How did anyone survive a roadtrip without a AAA TripTik?

ok but how am i supposed to fall asleep without watching one or two hundred 20 second videos

My ADHD hasn't allowed the transition from the re-read the first pages yet. 😅

Vine was the best. And for me it was the WaPo Faces of the Fallen that I checked regularly to make sure my friends weren't on it. ❤️

Until my tiny human came along and disrupted all my habits a few years ago, I made it a point to send my friends actual snail mail birthday cards every year. I still have a whole drawer of cards just waiting for a stamp.

Oh, I forgot about the tote bag. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m thinking of trying to pass it on to someone still there and letting it become the cursed version of the metaphorical traveling pants.

What did you do with swag from former employers? Especially if those employers unceremoniously laid you off. Is this a burn/smash cathartic moment? Is it a "this no longer sparks joy" so pass it on moment? I don't want it haunting me and taking up space physically and mentally.

With TikTok going dark what excuse will I use for why I haven't made a dent in my to be read pile?

Happiest of birthday wishes! Have a fabulous weekend!

Sending hugs. Brain chemistry is a bitch! Going through it here too. I’m always here if a Zoom call could cheer you up or just be a distraction. ❤️❤️

I love this story so much. ❤️

Today I posted a writing I’ve been sitting on for weeks and it was vulnerable and scary but also cathartic. As I learn to process my grief with mindfulness it felt important even if I still worry it could be received poorly by even one person. Today I was brave and that felt good.

I love your extreme geekery and gayness and am here for all of it! ❤️❤️❤️

I’m taking a Squatty Potty to a white elephant gift party. It will either be the best gift there or the worse. Wish me luck.

The neurochemical inventory is pretty low over here but I’m making myself go to a white elephant party tonight and be social, which helps. Lots of sleeping in late and few and far between showers over here right now. 😂 Miss you friend!

Did I park in the back of the Costco lot to eat my $1.50 hot dog and stare into the void while listening to Noah Kahan? Yes. Was it blissful? Also yes. #AdventuresAfterLayoff

Anyone else find it absolutely fascinating and infuriating how small changes in brain chemistry can completely change how we move through the world? A tiny shift in dopamine or serotonin and everything is 10x harder if not impossible. Brains are weird.