Erica Marks
@ericamarks
I like tea, good fantasy books, MtG, DnD, Trek>Wars (I stand by this!) writing, childish humor, coding, music, beta reading (LOVE this!) and wandering aimlessly around my house because I forgot what I was doing-oh and chocolate cake!
I got back from vacation and my cats are using me as a human cat tree. I am their prisoner.
My kitten knocked a Funko Pop off the shelf and inserted himself instead. This is the rare Mr. Bisky (Shelf Goblin Variant). Only one exists.
Went to Montreal and immediately started taking pictures of squirrels like I’m filming a nature documentary. “Here we see the majestic Canadian Trash Squirrel in its natural habitat.” I need more hobbies.
My cat is currently just two feet sticking out from under the curtains. The Munchkins have confirmed: the witch is down for her nap.
Frankie was having a hard moment today, so he came straight to me. Three open‑heart surgeries and he still trusts me to wipe his tears and reset his whole world. I love him so much!
It took three years, but my peach tree finally decided to participate in life. I didn’t cry, but I ALMOST cried.
My cat watched me doom‑scroll with the same expression a therapist gives right before asking, “And how long have you been like this?”
Friend had surgery today and sent me one message: “High af” No punctuation. No explanation. Just a broadcast from the anesthesia dimension. I 🫶🏻 my friends. 😂
My blender broke while I was shredding zucchini, so we had to do it by hand. I now have 24 cups bagged and in the freezer… and the thousand‑yard stare of someone who’s seen things. I didn’t choose the homestead life, it chose me.
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there keeping the world running on dad jokes, cargo shorts, and inexplicable garage projects. And a special love‑filled shoutout to my own dad, who’s been gone for years now but still manages to take up prime real estate in my heart. Miss you today.
Pulled out a chip that looks EXACTLY like my doodle hearts and honestly I feel personally victimized by Lay’s. Why is my snack calling me out.
Yep. That’s the inside of my eye. Good news: the little “freckle” has NOT grown! I can finally unclench my entire soul. Bad news: my eyes are now so dilated I could successfully navigate a cave system, identify rare mushrooms, and spot a bat having an existential crisis.
Pickles decided to “help” with laundry today! (The camera is not weird. He had a respiratory infection when he was a kitten and it damaged his eyes. No one wanted to adopt him, but we were like… gimme!!!) (I made a post about this if you feel like scrolling. 😁)
It’s Friday night MtG at my local shop! Will I win? NO! Will I have fun? 100%
Going to clear this up: no I am NOT naked in my profile pic you pervs! 😑😂 I have a strapless dress on! This is another pic from the same night. And that drink was amazing! Let’s focus on that!
The Cat Distribution System arrived today and I accepted like it was a royal summons. Long live my new overlord: Mr. Bisky!
Giving off queen vibes today. Dropped something in the parking lot and a man literally sprinted to pick it up for me. Came home and my cats held a full cuddle council in my bed. Honestly? I could get used to this royal treatment. 🤭
Monsters in the bed? Nope kitties! (Note: Pickles has scars on his eyes, (see earlier post) they don’t look weird, just different!)
Said goodbye to Mewtu this week. I’m shattered, but I keep reminding myself that grief is just love with nowhere to go. So here’s mine, still spilling over for the best little companion I could’ve asked for. Miss you Mewtu. 😭
Meanwhile, my cat has decided to absorb knowledge through osmosis and is now smarter than me. I just wanted to read my book, but apparently it’s his turn.
Productivity level: 0%. Cat‑based interference level: 100%. My manager’s tail is on the keyboard again and he does NOT want me working. Every. Day.
My sweet boy! He was asleep at the end of my bed, but the second he heard me cry, he came and pressed himself against me. Their love is so instinctive, so pure. We don’t deserve cats! 😭
I went to an event at my kids’ school last night, and this made my heart sing! A whole wall celebrating their writing—clipboards, creativity, and kids beaming with pride. More of this in schools, please!
My grandma is in her 90s and still dropping responses that absolutely floor me. Look at this queen.
I snagged these. They were recommended by a friend. And I’ve read everything else from Sarah J. Maas, so thought I would do this one too. 😁