Shellie Vandersluis
@shellie-v.bsky.social
Eternal learner, full-time project manager, and part-time stand-up philosopher. Current hobbies include losing pens, misplacing sunglasses, and overthinking simple tasks. askshellie.com
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I have deep emotional bonds with “Mochi’s mom,” “Lola’s human,” and “the lady with Bark Twain.” No clue what their actual names are. They probably think of me as “Josie’s weirdo.”
I keep saying “next month I’ll be organized” like December isn’t chaos on steroids.
November 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I keep saying “next month I’ll be organized” like December isn’t chaos on steroids.
“Let’s circle back after the holidays” is corporate for “see you in March.”
November 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
“Let’s circle back after the holidays” is corporate for “see you in March.”
Me trying to eat healthy before Thanksgiving: a short tragedy in three acts.
November 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Me trying to eat healthy before Thanksgiving: a short tragedy in three acts.
People keep asking about my Thanksgiving plans. I keep thinking about how confident my answer would be if I actually had one.
November 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
People keep asking about my Thanksgiving plans. I keep thinking about how confident my answer would be if I actually had one.
I love when people ask “any weekend plans?” like my answer isn’t always “recover.”
November 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I love when people ask “any weekend plans?” like my answer isn’t always “recover.”
My holiday prep plan is mostly just vibes and denial.
November 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
My holiday prep plan is mostly just vibes and denial.
It’s that magical time of year when I confuse exhaustion with coziness.
November 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM
It’s that magical time of year when I confuse exhaustion with coziness.
I like writers who admit that “writing about work and life” sometimes means staring into the middle distance wondering why every project is due at once.
November 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I like writers who admit that “writing about work and life” sometimes means staring into the middle distance wondering why every project is due at once.
There’s something spiritual about putting on pajamas at 5 PM and pretending the day is over.
November 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
There’s something spiritual about putting on pajamas at 5 PM and pretending the day is over.
Cave people had cave walls. I have my Notes app. Same ancient storytelling energy.
November 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Cave people had cave walls. I have my Notes app. Same ancient storytelling energy.
I’ve started narrating my life like a moody indie movie. The soundtrack is mostly coffee machines.
November 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I’ve started narrating my life like a moody indie movie. The soundtrack is mostly coffee machines.
Every candle in my house smells like either “forest regret” or “cookies that never existed.”
November 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Every candle in my house smells like either “forest regret” or “cookies that never existed.”
Today’s forecast: 60% coffee, 40% doing the thing I have been avoiding, 100% pretending it was my plan all along
November 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Today’s forecast: 60% coffee, 40% doing the thing I have been avoiding, 100% pretending it was my plan all along
My Thanksgiving planning process is basically me checking the calendar, shrugging, and hoping a decision magically appears.
November 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
My Thanksgiving planning process is basically me checking the calendar, shrugging, and hoping a decision magically appears.
No one warns you that adult friendship season is just sending “we need to hang out soon” until February.
November 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
No one warns you that adult friendship season is just sending “we need to hang out soon” until February.
I keep thinking I’ll have a peaceful evening, and then I remember I exist.
November 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I keep thinking I’ll have a peaceful evening, and then I remember I exist.
Currently alternating between cozy gratitude and mild seasonal despair. It’s called balance.
November 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Currently alternating between cozy gratitude and mild seasonal despair. It’s called balance.
Me: I’ll finish everything early so I can relax for the holidays.
Also me: starts eight new projects on November 12.
Also me: starts eight new projects on November 12.
November 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Me: I’ll finish everything early so I can relax for the holidays.
Also me: starts eight new projects on November 12.
Also me: starts eight new projects on November 12.
Sending free copies of Naming Risk, Changing Culture for anyone who’s ever said ‘we should’ve seen that coming.’ https://www.askshellie.com/new-book
Complimentary Copy — Shellie Vandersluis
www.askshellie.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Sending free copies of Naming Risk, Changing Culture for anyone who’s ever said ‘we should’ve seen that coming.’ https://www.askshellie.com/new-book
I love how November gives me the confidence of a person who thinks they have plenty of time before the holidays.
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I love how November gives me the confidence of a person who thinks they have plenty of time before the holidays.
I just made a to-do list titled “catch up on my other to-do lists.” That’s where we’re at.
November 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I just made a to-do list titled “catch up on my other to-do lists.” That’s where we’re at.
November is the month where my brain says “finish everything before the holidays” and my body says “nap.”
November 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
November is the month where my brain says “finish everything before the holidays” and my body says “nap.”
Writers who post about both deadlines and existential dread, please stand up. Or don’t. We’re probably all sitting hunched over a laptop anyway.
November 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Writers who post about both deadlines and existential dread, please stand up. Or don’t. We’re probably all sitting hunched over a laptop anyway.
Focus is hard when half my neighborhood smells like pumpkin bread.
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Focus is hard when half my neighborhood smells like pumpkin bread.
November is for scented candles, warm drinks, and pretending the chaos is “festive.”
November 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
November is for scented candles, warm drinks, and pretending the chaos is “festive.”