As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned to prioritize comfort above all else. Being autistic means systems matter—less steps, more ease. In this post, I explore how I streamline life, choose my battles, and build a world that works for me without burning out.

I’m officially an ambassador for my favorite local romance bookstore! After rediscovering reading last year (thanks Ana Huang), I get to rep indie romance, share a discount code, and reflect on my journey as a reader and aspiring author.

It’s hard being the single friend in a group with a couple. Lately, it’s felt less like I’m part of things and more like I’m just there. A late-night ramble about loneliness, friendship, and why I’ve started pulling back.

Feeling stuck between burnout and the urge to create? A reader writes in asking how to stay consistent as a creative when life keeps lifing—and MJ writes back.

Celebrating one year of The Pot Ponderer — a chaotic, heartfelt journey through blogging, burnout, blunts, and becoming. From late-night rambles to main character moments, here’s what a year of consistent oversharing on the internet really looks like.

My girlfriend moved in, the power went out, our cats became roommates, and somehow we’re making it work. A chaotic but soft launch into cohabitation, love, and main character energy in the middle of Saskatoon summer.

Late-night musings on chasing a local bookstore ambassadorship, falling back in love with books, and reigniting that all‑in passion for stories, community, and midnight reading recaps.

Feeling creatively burned out but unable to stop? I’m stuck between survival mode and trying to chase my dreams. Here’s an honest look at burnout, frustration, and the struggle to keep going.