--Finished the final first draft of a short story. It's off to the betas this weekend! I've already got major nerves.
--We got a new girl at work a couple of weeks ago. Well, actually, she's not new. She worked in one of the other offices. I'd talked her loads of times on the phones but I don't think we actually met in person. She's a sweetheart. She saw my mitts and wants a pair. Did I say no? Of course not. I said, "I absolutely have purple yarn." At least I'm going to do the easy version and not anything complicated.
--They did a system update last night for one of our programs. Have no idea if we'll even be able to log in when I get to work in a bit. Sort of hoping not so that there's time to do funner work stuff. (Yeah, I totally said funner)
--Now that the frog of the short story is done, I'm going back to working on Kirk. Spock needs his T'hy'la.
--Tomorrow is March! I love March. It is my very favorite month of all the months. There are several reasons...the most prominent and self serving is that it's my birthday month. :)
--March is looking to come in like a lion...I'm looking forward to the lamb part.
--Sometimes when I see the word March, all I can think about is Little Women.
--It's cold and wintery again (hence the March coming in like a lion bit) and i'm so far over it it's not even funny. I don't even care about the cold at this point, I just want the snow to stop.
--I hate wearing socks to bed. My feet need to be free. But it was so cold last night they were necessary. When I woke up, they were gone. I now can't find them. Who the hell knows what sleeping me did with them?
--It's Friday! Yay! That always makes me happy.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Eat That Frog
Last night, I ate the frog.
Tonight, after a second helping, the frog should be gone!!
*Thanks Alder!*
Tonight, after a second helping, the frog should be gone!!
*Thanks Alder!*
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Snow Brings Out The Lazy
After a couple of truly sublime days this weekend, during which mother nature teased us into thinking Spring was on it's way, winter is back. At least it's not with a vengeance. It's just a bit of the really light and fluffy snow and though we're supposed to get a few more inches over the next couple of days, it's pretty much supposed to stay the light and fluffy stuff. Which means brushing off the cars before you can drive, but clearing the snow from the driveways and sidewalks is a simple task of pushing it out of the way.
And that's how I like it.
Of course, the really good thing about this weather--besides the fact that it's not too troublesome--is that it means that curling up on the couch with a throw blanket, a cup of tea, and a good book is all the more wonderful. And terribly inviting. So, of course, I want to do that instead of anything that I'm supposed to be doing, but sometimes we just have to make those kinds of sacrifices. :)
I'm actually working on a bunch of stuff right now, both words and yarn, and it seems that the option of so many things to work on is overwhelming and therefore I don't want to work on any of it. It's one of my faults. I know it. I need to just make myself work on one thing and get it finished so I can move onto the next. My problem is trouble prioritizing what needs to get done first. Each project has it's reasons for being at the top of the list.
Truth is, I know what absolutely needs to get done first, and now that I'm done whining about it, I'm just going to do it. But perhaps a little good luck wish won't go amiss, hm?
And that's how I like it.
Of course, the really good thing about this weather--besides the fact that it's not too troublesome--is that it means that curling up on the couch with a throw blanket, a cup of tea, and a good book is all the more wonderful. And terribly inviting. So, of course, I want to do that instead of anything that I'm supposed to be doing, but sometimes we just have to make those kinds of sacrifices. :)
I'm actually working on a bunch of stuff right now, both words and yarn, and it seems that the option of so many things to work on is overwhelming and therefore I don't want to work on any of it. It's one of my faults. I know it. I need to just make myself work on one thing and get it finished so I can move onto the next. My problem is trouble prioritizing what needs to get done first. Each project has it's reasons for being at the top of the list.
Truth is, I know what absolutely needs to get done first, and now that I'm done whining about it, I'm just going to do it. But perhaps a little good luck wish won't go amiss, hm?
Monday, February 24, 2014
10 Questions Answered
I used to watch Inside the Actors Studio with James Lipton a lot. I loved it. But my favorite part was the end when Mr. Lipton would ask his guest 10 questions. I decided to answer them here for you today. **be forewarned, some of these answers are NSFW**
1. What is your favorite word? Awesome. I think it's an awesome word.
2. What is your least favorite word? Cunt. I can not express my loathing for this word.
3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually, or emotionally? Yarn. lol. No, the real answer is a conversation with someone who just gets me...when that person values what I say and actually makes an effort to understand.
4. What turns you off? Small-minded, bigoted assholes who talk just to hear themselves.
5. What is your favorite curse word? Fuck. Gotta be fuck. And all it's fucking permutations.
6. What sound or noise do you love? It's an even toss up between the sound of a gentle rain and the sound of a baby laughing.
7. What sound or noise do you hate? The drill at the dentist.
8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Farrier. Seriously.
9. What profession would you not like to do? Dentist.
10. If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? All the little things made a difference. You done good, kid.
Now it's your turn! Feel free to leave your answers, to some or all of the questions, below!
1. What is your favorite word? Awesome. I think it's an awesome word.
2. What is your least favorite word? Cunt. I can not express my loathing for this word.
3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually, or emotionally? Yarn. lol. No, the real answer is a conversation with someone who just gets me...when that person values what I say and actually makes an effort to understand.
4. What turns you off? Small-minded, bigoted assholes who talk just to hear themselves.
5. What is your favorite curse word? Fuck. Gotta be fuck. And all it's fucking permutations.
6. What sound or noise do you love? It's an even toss up between the sound of a gentle rain and the sound of a baby laughing.
7. What sound or noise do you hate? The drill at the dentist.
8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Farrier. Seriously.
9. What profession would you not like to do? Dentist.
10. If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? All the little things made a difference. You done good, kid.
Now it's your turn! Feel free to leave your answers, to some or all of the questions, below!
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Spock...in yarn
I didn't do some of the things I had intended because well...this. This had to be made. Don't you agree?
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Frustration
You think I'd be used to it by now, wouldn't you? The making-the-plans-and-having-them-go-to-shit thing. And yet, it still pissed me off to no end when I make fairly reasonable and easily followed plans and something comes along to cock it all up.
The frustrations--I got em.
Last night I had a list of things to do and I was all set to do them, but then there was a bunch of other stuff that had to happen and delay my good intentions. In the end, I got it all done, but for a while there, I had an unholy anger about the whole thing. I'm over that now, but I'm still frustrated. Why is it that I can't make a simple plan and have things go according to it? Is it a self-fulfilling prophecy at this point? I would say yes, except it's always external forces that come along and ruin things for me. It's like the universe knows I want to get certain things done or do something in particular, and then it comes stomping in with combat boots and says "Too bad, so sad, baby girl. There's this whole other thing that needs to happen."
Perhaps that's where the muse gets it from? Cause that bitch has done the same thing to me. And often.
But I can't seem to stop making plans. I can't even keep myself from saying the word. Perhaps, in time, I'll actually get used to it. Perhaps I'll remember to make the plans with the idea that they're going to get all jacked up in mind.
Maybe someday.
Until then, I'm still frustrated.
The frustrations--I got em.
Last night I had a list of things to do and I was all set to do them, but then there was a bunch of other stuff that had to happen and delay my good intentions. In the end, I got it all done, but for a while there, I had an unholy anger about the whole thing. I'm over that now, but I'm still frustrated. Why is it that I can't make a simple plan and have things go according to it? Is it a self-fulfilling prophecy at this point? I would say yes, except it's always external forces that come along and ruin things for me. It's like the universe knows I want to get certain things done or do something in particular, and then it comes stomping in with combat boots and says "Too bad, so sad, baby girl. There's this whole other thing that needs to happen."
Perhaps that's where the muse gets it from? Cause that bitch has done the same thing to me. And often.
But I can't seem to stop making plans. I can't even keep myself from saying the word. Perhaps, in time, I'll actually get used to it. Perhaps I'll remember to make the plans with the idea that they're going to get all jacked up in mind.
Maybe someday.
Until then, I'm still frustrated.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Incoming
In T-minus 36 hours (ish) it'll be family-geddon.
That's right. Inundated with cousins, all up in my house. I love them. I do. A lot. But all the peace and quiet will be gone for days. I won't get away with hiding away, yarning and reading and writing. I'll actually be expected to, gasp!, interact. For four whole days.
Sigh.
It'll be good. Really. It'll be nice to see them. I do miss them. But I'll just be going a little bit crazy while they're here. I'm not used to the upheaval, you know? And it makes things hard on me. But I will handle it, I will cope, and it's only for a few days.
Focus on the positives right?
That's right. Inundated with cousins, all up in my house. I love them. I do. A lot. But all the peace and quiet will be gone for days. I won't get away with hiding away, yarning and reading and writing. I'll actually be expected to, gasp!, interact. For four whole days.
Sigh.
It'll be good. Really. It'll be nice to see them. I do miss them. But I'll just be going a little bit crazy while they're here. I'm not used to the upheaval, you know? And it makes things hard on me. But I will handle it, I will cope, and it's only for a few days.
Focus on the positives right?
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