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The human heart was—and remains—a mystery to me. But I’m learning. I have to. —Anthony Bourdain

Love/Life

  • And i find it hard to explain why my heart is broken For one that couldn’t speak but always listened Who wasn’t there when I adventured but was there when I was lying down alone crying Who always understood when I needed a bit more help Who loved who I loved And sat with me… Read more

  • Unworthy.

    -J Read more

  • Chester Buko 2014-2024

    The calmest, most loving rabbit I have ever had, Chester peacefully passed in my arms Saturday night. He had a challenging last three months of his life, vet visits, liver disease, almost a month in total of confinement. In the end, he gave it his all, and held on until he could, gave us time… Read more

  • Because of lyrics like these — Two Augusts agoI told the truth, oh, but you didn’t like it, you went homeYou’re in your Benz, I’m by the gateNow you go aloneCharm all the people you train for, you mean well but aim lowAnd I’ll make it known like I’m getting paid That’s just the way… Read more

  • Since March of 2020, I’ve repeated the same phrase over and over, usually when I’m trying to justify a choice that’s not smart, practical, or necessarily good. LIFE IS SHORT. PEOPLE DIE ALL THE TIME. It’s becoming more and more accurate the more time passes. We keep losing people right and left. There’s wars, genocides,… Read more

  • This week

    I’ve just felt like this. I know it’s my brain lying to me. I know it’s going to pass. It doesn’t make it easier when I’m in it. Self awareness is quite different from self actualization. It’ll get better, but for now, I will keep on keeping on. Read more

  • Today I learned a lesson

    Today the universe sent me a reminder. As I was walking back to my place, I saw some of the neighborhood cats. I proceeded to open a sachet of wet food I had in my pocket and offered it to the cats. As one of them was pregnant and we had not made friends before,… Read more

  • A decade ago

    We were all together. We miss you every single day Jaye. Read more

  • This is how I feel right now

    Out of shape, can’t remember what I used to look like, and who I was. -J Read more

  • Status report: MRI day. Trying not to have surgery, but I might need it. What’s made me happy lately: 1. Chester’s 9th year with us. He has saved my life too many times to count. He has also cost me hundreds of thousands of pesos of damage, because he only chews expensive things. At least… Read more