The Unconventional Celebration

Usually, we get together in person - it makes the ache easier to bury. This year we're lamenting more than ever before. So we're celebrating in pajamas, fuzzy socks, and from the comfort of our own couches. BUT together is an option. If you want it to be. Today, tonight, and into the wee hours of the morning I'll be in Discord hosting a vision boarding workshop, a writing workshop, a journal party, and a read-a-thon - all for charity! Join in here: https://discord.gg/4ME9E7Th and let's celebrate everything we've managed to create in 2024 - while putting our best foot forward into 2025!

See you there,

BlueJay

P.s. if you don't want to join but want to do some good, you can donate to To Write Love on Her Arms with us at your own pace and in your own comfortable time. 

The Connecting Clouds

I'll be completely honest, I don't know if you're still finding your way here. I don't know if you ever really did. And I don't know what tomorrow will look like - but I know that if this is the sky I'm looking at tonight you saw it too. 

If you saw this too, I know you're inspired. It might not be enough to pull you fully out of your rut, but I hope its a step in the right direction. 

I'm still missing you. You should call me soon. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

Spotify Wrapped and Craft Party

Today we will be hosting a hybrid event - join on Discord or in person if you're in the Las Vegas area! This is our last big event of the year and the last opportunity to get together IRL if you're in need of a little extra social boost. We will be talking music, dancing, crafting, and celebrating all the incredible things this community has done over this insane year. 

We all know wrapped was a little disappointing this year, but music is so important to creativity and inspiration. So we're going to celebrate and make the most of it anyway! 

ALSO there's a contest - create a 12 song playlist with one song for every month that hilights something you experienced during that time. The winner gets either a month of free BlueJay workshops or a free season of Neil Hilborn's writing circle (not affiliated). Winner will be announced at 8pm Pacific time so please submit your playlist no later than 7pm Pacific. 

Good luck and we hope to see you there! https://discord.gg/4ME9E7Th

The Bluest Skies of All

Healing looks good on you. So does the garden in front of your grandmother's old place. Do you ever wonder who's living there now? I sure do. Maybe we will keep growing and someday we'll be able to fill this distance with love and stories and the miles won't seem to matter at all. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay

Artist Credit: Cynalin

The Unscheduled Hiatus

I'm sorry, I needed a break from the world. 

The weight of unsaid goodbyes finally amounted to enough to crush me and as much as I love puzzles, I've never been very good at them. 

I've missed you. I love you. I hope we'll be writing to each other again soon. 

-M. Rene' 

The Holiday Cards are Flooding in Again

Memories are more fun when they birth new traditions. Remember not everyone calls or writes for the right reasons, so you might as well respond authentically, as true to yourself as possible, every fucking time. It weeds out the wrong people. Keep smiling. Keep standing tall. Keep taking the photos and showing up to the traditions that light your soul on fire. 

Do not ever let the "standards" the "shoulds" the "could" or even your family influence what it is you actually want. Who you really are. 

-Sincerely,

BlueJay