About the Author

I'm a mess. I admit it. They say admitting you have a problem is the first step toward overcoming it. Yeah, I'm not holding my breath.

For over a year, the only photo I had on my blog was the gargoyle.  I felt like it represented me well.  And I kind of liked being enigmatic.

But I guess it's time to let people put a face with the prose.  Problem is, I tend to hide from the camera so I don't have a lot.  And of the ones I have there aren't many I like.  I picked this one.  (Yes, I know it looks like I am chewing someone out.  I probably was.)

To say that I'm moody is a bit of an understatement. You know the song Bitch by Meredith Brooks? That's my theme song -- I'm a little bit of everything all rolled into one.  (I know, naughty word.  Try to get past it.  The song just fits so well.)

I love writing. I do this for me. For my own mental health. For my sanity.  To get rid of some of the stuff in my head in an attempt to find a moment of mental peace.

Don't get me wrong; I love followers. But only sincere ones. If you like how I write or what I say, follow me. If you follow me because you feel some obligation or in the hopes that I'll follow you back, thanks but no thanks.  If I like someone's blog, I'll follow. If not, I won't. Pretty simple formula, huh?

I am no-nonsense and very direct. 

My blog is all about the writing.  I don't use pictures, I don't do giveaways, I don't do product or book reviews.  For a little more on what my blog isn't, check this out.

I write essay style posts about life.  About what's in my head.  About my analysis of the universe.  About people who tick me off.

I also write a couple essays a month over at Smartly. 

I have two other blogs.  The Difficult Things is primarily about mental health.  The things that drove me to therapy.  The mental illnesses in my life and in my family.  I try to say the things that others are afraid to talk about.  I want others to know that they are not alone, that difficult things happen to all of us, and that they can find a way back to who they really are.  I Walk in Faith . . . Believing is about my faith.  Spritual thoughts and/or experiences I want to share.

I just joined Twitter.  I have no real idea how to use it yet, but go ahead and follow me (@misssrobin -- that has three esses).  That way when I figure it out you'll be all set to receive my brilliant observations of the world.

If you are desperate to find out a little bit more about the mess behind the madness (or learn about my family and see some more pictures), check out my About the Mess page.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you find something here you like.