Stacy Watkins
Bio
Stacy Watkins has been penning poetry since she was a teenager and has recently begun to explore other genres. When she isn't writing, Stacy enjoys teaching children, watching motivational videos on YouTube, and running with her boyfriend.
Stories (4/0)
Fill in the Blank
Mere seconds ago had I pulled up the blank Vocal template, but now—it seems like now has always been—I stare hypnotically at my computer screen, that white glow attracting my eyes in the midst of this naturally lit, near-nightfall room. My gaze hangs, loosely tethered to this page of potential, this "could be," this "not yet," until some unknown force inside of me urges my eyes to focus. I blink rapidly, a few times in succession, and shake my head. I had in mind to write something instructive and encouraging about grad school. Perhaps a "you can do it," or a "at least just try," but now all I can think about is "blank page," which leads to "unwritten thesis," which transforms into "failure."
By Stacy Watkins5 years ago in Education
How to Wake up Before 5 AM
The alarm goes off at precisely 4:30 AM. I hear the familiar melody screaming at me from the hallway. Groaning, I force my bleary eyes open, one after the other. My hand reaches out for the light switch, scrambling in the dark. Bright light invades my bed and pulls my legs over the edge. All the while, the alarm continues to beat itself into my skull. I quickly stumble toward the hallway to relieve myself of this assault on my tranquility. By 4:31, I have successfully beaten both the alarm and my own propensity to stay snuggled up in a warm bed. I head to the kitchen to begin my day...
By Stacy Watkins6 years ago in Longevity
Why I Wake up Before 5 AM
The alarm goes off at precisely 4:30 AM. I hear the familiar melody screaming at me from the hallway. Groaning, I force my bleary eyes open, one after the other. My hand reaches out for the light switch, scrambling in the dark. Bright light invades my bed and pulls my legs over the edge. All the while, the alarm continues to beat itself into my skull. I quickly stumble toward the hallway to relieve myself of this assault on my tranquility. By 4:31 I have successfully beaten both the alarm and my own propensity to stay snuggled up in a warm bed. I head to the kitchen to begin my day...
By Stacy Watkins6 years ago in Longevity
The Power of Space
We all need space. And not just from time to time because we happen to be feeling overwhelmed at that particular moment. We need consistent space in order to grow and thrive. It is a necessity. Put a plant in a crowded bed and it will slowly but surely become choked out. The plant won't be able to get the nutrients it needs to truly flourish. Human beings are the same. We need mental and emotional space to thrive. We need the space created by ample, unscheduled time.
By Stacy Watkins6 years ago in Lifehack
