Goth Auntie

No advice from your Goth Auntie, obviously, as she’s been traveling! Drink some water, take your meds, be kind.

WARNING! The nights of Oct. 24 and Oct. 31st will see a lot of posts about My Chemical Romance. CONCERTS CONCERTS CONCERTS, EEEEEEEeeeeeee! Also, here, have a photo from 2009 when I met Gerard.

No advice from your Goth Auntie today, as she’s running around doing last-minute packing for her California trip! Stop slouching, take your meds, go do something fun.

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Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -Big stretch! Have a snack, take your meds. -Remember that when all else fails, spite is an excellent motivator. Choose spite. -The Cursed Object has retreated to Curseyland (the cupboard above the fridge), and is still muttering “stabby stabby”. ❤️ Auntie Jilli

BRAIN: uuuggggggh ME: I know, I know. But we just need to get through tomorrow, and then tomorrow night is packing, Friday is vacation! BRAIN: still uuuggggggh. early morning meeting tomorrow do not want ME: Neither do I, but then we GO ON VACATION. WITH CONCERTS. BRAIN: mcr mcr mcr ME: Yes!

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie Take some deep breaths, drinks some water, take your meds Take breaks when you can. You need to rest whenever possible The Lurking Horror and the Cursed Object have joined forces in stealing forks and hiding under the couch muttering “stabby stabby” ❤️Auntie Jilli

In a great moment of synchronicity, right after I finally got the release notes published, Renfield the iPod played the My Chemical Romance cover of "astro zombies", which meant Clovis Devilbunny and I danced around the office. (MadCap is better than Salesforce, but god that's a low bar.)

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -Unclench your jaw, drink some water, take your meds. -Speaking of meds - are there any RXs you need to call in? Check, just to make sure. -The Cursed Object’s and the Thing in the Walls’ band has broken up, because they couldn’t agree on a name. ❤️ Auntie Jilli

I am in a collective bundle for the first time ever. Check out all the queer vampire books you can get. 🖤✨️

Someone said to me, "I'm sorry but I got your book from a library." Nobody should ever apologise for that. You read my book! That's brilliant! I grew up hanging out in libraries and the idea of a world without them fills me with dread. Without libraries, authors, like readers, will only suffer.

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -Stop slouching, drink some water, take your meds -You are allowed to be upset by things, even “small” things. -Any floating paper or glowing orbs are left over from the Ominous Distant Music practice. They’re bad at tidying up. ❤️ Auntie Jilli

No advice from your goth auntie today because of a very bad migraine. Drink your water, take your meds, and be kind

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -Unclench your jaw, drink some water, take your meds. -Flail around to one of your favorite songs. -The Lurking Horror returned all the forks but one, and hisses if I try to take it back. ❤️ Auntie Jilli

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -Big stretch! Have a snack, take your meds. -Let’s all tackle an Onerous Task from our never-ending to-do lists. -The Lurking Horror stole all the forks and is hiding under the couch with them. There are faint whispers of “stabby stabby stabby”. ❤️ Auntie Jilli

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -Shake out your hands, drink some water, take your meds. -Perfect is the enemy of done. -I asked the Cursed Object if today was “no”. They blinked at me and hid under a blanket. ❤️ Auntie Jilli

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -Stop clenching your jaw, have a snack, take your meds. -You don’t have to prove you’re worthy of affection. Anyone who says that is an asshole. -The Lurking Horror has yet again lost its diary, but found its glitter gel pens. ❤️Auntie Jilli

I lost the post on the antihistamine regime that helps reduce COVID vaccine side effects. Help me find it?

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -Stop slouching, drink some water, take your meds. -Embrace your cliches. Embrace them so hard they squeak. -I’ve been told that the Cursed Object and the Thing in the Walls are starting a band again. The Lurking Horror is sulking. ❤️ Auntie Jilli

At this point, I would gladly make a pact with an ancient entity just to cure my headache. 👹 💆‍♀️ 🤕 --- #BrendaTurnOffTheLight #MigraineRelief #DarkHumorArt

No advice from your Goth Auntie today, as she has a migraine and feels wretched. Drink some water, take your meds, and be gentle with yourself.

BRAIN: grrrr. meh. ugh. ME: Everything okay in there? BRAIN: no. everything is awful and i want a nap. ME: We've been listening to the bandom playlist for three days. Are we getting close to THREAT LEVEL: EMILIE AUTUMN? BRAIN: ... maybe.

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -Unclench your jaw, have a snack, take your meds. -Use your fancy things now. Don’t save them for a vague “later”. -All the tiny cryptids want extra hugs. I want them, too. ❤️ Auntie Jilli.

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -No slouching! Drink some water, take your meds. -No one does something perfectly the first few times they try it. Stop expecting perfection. -The Lurking Horror threw a tantrum because it hasn’t;’t achieved bioluminescence. ❤️ Auntie Jilli

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -Stop slouching, drink some water, take your meds. -You deserve kindness, especially from yourself. -The Cursed Object would like a “big snack please and thank you”. ❤️ Auntie Jilli

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -Big stretch! Have a snack, take your meds. -There’s so much to be afraid of right now, but help where and how you can. -The tiny cryptids tried to play quietly while I had the migraine. Apparently The Floor Is Lava can’t be played quietly. ❤️ Auntie Jilli

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Day 2 of migraine, so no advice from your Goth Auntie. Drink some water, take your meds, and be gentle with yourself.

No advice from your Goth Auntie today, as she has a migraine and feels wretched. Drink some water, take your meds, and be gentle with yourself.

Today’s advice from your Goth Auntie -Unclench your jaw, drink some water, take your meds. -You survived to the end of this week, and that’s something to be proud of. -The Cursed Object is sitting on top of the fridge, singing. Yes, the only word in the song is “jam”. ❤️ Auntie Jilli

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