Kimberly Hirsh

Dense fog advisory today until 10 AM. Big woodland goth vibes.

Begin As You Mean to Go On, courtesy of Leigh Bardugo:

1. Read for pleasure: Read The Mysterious Affair at Styles on my Kobo.
2. Make things (courtesy of Kim Werker): Set up my new Bullet Journal.
3. Take walks: Did a first day hike at Eno River State Park.

Q: What’s one thing that typical town libraries should change to increase community participation?

A: Find ways to reach people who aren’t already coming in the building. What else is going on locally? Can you have a library presence at those events? Can you partner with other organizations?

Q: What are your plans this weekend?

A: Nothing big - maybe going to the Farmer’s Market & then prepping bc on 1/16 I leave for Amsterdam - W got a Fulbright and M & I will travel Europe with him as he studies international copyright!

Anon message: You’re still one of the first people I think of fondly when I’m reminiscing. 🪵🫀

Reply: Aww thank you! That’s super sweet.

Next anon q: Do you remember your Bronzer days with joy? Or with time (and events) does it feel like just an old phase you went through?

Answer: So much joy. Some of the most fun ever. I will never stop being a Bronzer and I will never stop loving other Bronzers.

Next anonymous question: Favourite fandom/ship for fanfic?

My answer: Oh my goodness this is way harder than the career question.

My AO3 bookmarks say New Girl, Nick/Jess. Dragon Age: Inquisition, Dorian/Iron Bull is a close second. But mostly I love good gen friendfic. By which I mean fic about friends hanging out, not fic I write about my friends.

Next anonymous message: You are the best!

My reply: Thanks! Backatcha!

Fourth anonymous question: Favorite place you’ve ever visited?

My answer: The Library of Congress

Third anonymous question: If you could choose any career would it be what you’re doing right now or something else?

My answer: This is such a hard question. I would be a professional musical theater performer and fiction writer if I could but I do love my work.

Second anonymous question: Who’s the last person you texted?

My answer: My sister

First anonymous question: Hottest sport?

My answer: I don’t really sport and I’m super heat sensitive so… All of them that aren’t water or snow sports?

Saw @heroicendeavour@glammr.us answering anonymous questions and thought it might be fun to do this myself. I reserve the right to refuse to answer any question but if you want to get in my nonny inbox, here’s the link to send me a question.

Did the PBS Kids NYE countdown so… Here’s to some good stuff happening in 2023.

On this day last year, I wrote:

“…my word of the year for 2022 is MEND. My goal is to keep going.”

Last night I quote tweeted someone who said “Please brag to me about a thing you did in 2022 that you’re proud of.” & added:

“I kept going.”

It feels good to achieve a goal.

PS If you’re wondering why I’m still awake at 4 it’s because my mom keeps having miserable side effects from the TKIs for her leukemia and then I worry and my body goes into anxiety mode. Also all my dreams now are stress dreams and I don’t want them.

My Child Woke Me Up at 1:30 and I’m Still Awake at 4: The Kimberly Hirsh Story