More death, less writing, and a distraction at work
Really, I like my job enough that I don't need to be on here updating (fail at updating in any decent interval on my part, yes I know) while at work, but I got an email from LJ Techie Folk, and it told me to come check out my recent entries, and I always do what I'm told, of course, so here I am....
It has been a while since my last post; sorry, three loyal readers. Putting a new stage of life together is mentally consuming, more so than one might think.
Since last post, to let you know about the more death, I lost another grandmother. That one was much more unexpected, but she was also ready to go and, by all medical terms, should have gone a while ago. Now her husband (my favorite grandfather) is biding his time poorly. Most of the family don't bank on him making it to Christmas.
It's been a great year for grandparents, it seems.
Haven't been writing so much lately, although I did write half of a story that would most likely end in epistolary form as a gal writing letters she'll never send to a friend of hers who doesn't realize how important he is to her. Very sappy, really, in a friends-for-life kind of way. Will probably end up being full of angst, if I ever finish it.
Also thought of a funny sci-fi plot, but I don't know if I have the mindset to write sci-fi just yet. Am anxiously awaiting NaNoWriMo, even though I don't have anything for it. I just want a prod to write more; it's so easy to leave it alone while everything else piles up.
Work, yes, work. I have two and a half jobs right now, and am working on the other half plus one. Yay part-time death! Basically, I'm a secretary, a researcher, half of a sub (no, I am not $2.99, punsters), and I'm working on being a dramaturge. Not bad, not bad. It all pays the rent, which is what I'm looking for.
I'm also still working on grad school. I am in Searching Phase Two now, with about 30 schools on the list. I'm pretty proud of myself, as I'm pretty much light years ahead of where I was this time last year in the search and I'm better informed about it. I really hope it works out this time.
So........I should go do work. There's really nothing interesting enough in my life right now to keep typing. Here, have a quiz instead:
Your Personality at 35,000 Feet Is Thoughtful and Contemplative
Deep down, you prefer spending time alone to spending time with others. You enjoy thinking more than talking.
You are not too sure what your place in the world is yet. You often feel invisible in a crowd.
Your gift is having a good eye. You take amazing picture and have the natural talent for most visual arts.
You are inspired by what is possible. Real life is often too ordinary for you.
You are happy as long as you are given some personal space. It's important for you to have your own private life.
The Personality Test at 35,000 Feet
Blogthings: Waste Time at Work!
Not bad, off-the-cuff quiz, pretty true. (herpdaddy, I'd love to see your result from this.)
Also, just so you know, it's been raining for a week here, and I am SO FREAKING HAPPY ABOUT IT.
It has been a while since my last post; sorry, three loyal readers. Putting a new stage of life together is mentally consuming, more so than one might think.
Since last post, to let you know about the more death, I lost another grandmother. That one was much more unexpected, but she was also ready to go and, by all medical terms, should have gone a while ago. Now her husband (my favorite grandfather) is biding his time poorly. Most of the family don't bank on him making it to Christmas.
It's been a great year for grandparents, it seems.
Haven't been writing so much lately, although I did write half of a story that would most likely end in epistolary form as a gal writing letters she'll never send to a friend of hers who doesn't realize how important he is to her. Very sappy, really, in a friends-for-life kind of way. Will probably end up being full of angst, if I ever finish it.
Also thought of a funny sci-fi plot, but I don't know if I have the mindset to write sci-fi just yet. Am anxiously awaiting NaNoWriMo, even though I don't have anything for it. I just want a prod to write more; it's so easy to leave it alone while everything else piles up.
Work, yes, work. I have two and a half jobs right now, and am working on the other half plus one. Yay part-time death! Basically, I'm a secretary, a researcher, half of a sub (no, I am not $2.99, punsters), and I'm working on being a dramaturge. Not bad, not bad. It all pays the rent, which is what I'm looking for.
I'm also still working on grad school. I am in Searching Phase Two now, with about 30 schools on the list. I'm pretty proud of myself, as I'm pretty much light years ahead of where I was this time last year in the search and I'm better informed about it. I really hope it works out this time.
So........I should go do work. There's really nothing interesting enough in my life right now to keep typing. Here, have a quiz instead:
Your Personality at 35,000 Feet Is Thoughtful and Contemplative
Deep down, you prefer spending time alone to spending time with others. You enjoy thinking more than talking.
You are not too sure what your place in the world is yet. You often feel invisible in a crowd.
Your gift is having a good eye. You take amazing picture and have the natural talent for most visual arts.
You are inspired by what is possible. Real life is often too ordinary for you.
You are happy as long as you are given some personal space. It's important for you to have your own private life.
The Personality Test at 35,000 Feet
Blogthings: Waste Time at Work!
Not bad, off-the-cuff quiz, pretty true. (herpdaddy, I'd love to see your result from this.)
Also, just so you know, it's been raining for a week here, and I am SO FREAKING HAPPY ABOUT IT.