Archive - Checking Out

A god damn decade...

10 years ago and 2 of the best decisions of my life.

Aug 22 •

Vanessa Rose Lima

A 90s mall foodcourt and a set of balls.

Aug 19 •

Vanessa Rose Lima

July 2024

This is nothing and everything at the same time.

Jul 20 •

Vanessa Rose Lima

June 2024

One Whole Year as a Mother

I should have started writing this a before the day came but one thing that hasn’t changed about me is that I still wait until last minute to do pretty…

Jun 22 •

Vanessa Rose Lima

April 2024

Grief in signs and steps.

On grieving, continued living, and relearning how to walk the same paths without your soul dog.

Apr 22 •

Vanessa Rose Lima

March 2024

There's No Write Way

A resurgence of a writing practice.

Mar 26 •

Vanessa Rose Lima

February 2024

A New Moon from the Water Bearer

“Is she back?” a voice whispers, high hopes lining its tone.

Feb 8 •

Vanessa Rose Lima

November 2023

A predictable Halloween costume.

The only way to describe motherhood.

Nov 3, 2023 •

Vanessa Rose Lima

October 2023

For the semi-hinged human who appreciates movie reqs, music, memes, memorable reads, and a little glimpse into my neurotic mind.

Oct 15, 2023 •

Vanessa Rose Lima

September 2023

“I’m just so bored,” I cried to my husband, saying the thing no new mother is supposed to say during the first few weeks of her new child's life.

Sep 29, 2023 •

Vanessa Rose Lima

Tales from the cryp...I mean motherhood

A proof of life on minimal sleep and a heart so big it may crack the sky.

Sep 18, 2023 •

Vanessa Rose Lima

June 2023

The Story of Little Louise

From living on the streets of Houston, Texas to relaxing on a lounger in Jersey City, this a first-hand story of a sweet little rescued Pittie.

Jun 6, 2023 •

Vanessa Rose Lima

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