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It's August again.
Now, before you correct me, I am aware the calendar says "November." But it's hot, everyone is going around in T shirts and sandals, and we've been doing this pretty much consistently since, oh, last spring, with the exception of one glorious week in which it seemed like winter had finally arrived. We have basically two seasons here, "Hot" and "Wet" aka rainy, and it appears we've now shifted back to Hot. Complete with the need for air conditioning. You might say that sounds really nice, but it's not just hot, it's also dry, and the harsh winds are no fun. (Welcome back to Vulcan).
I'm also finding it a bit hard to be chipper due to RL, specifically work. Due to the fact the economy sucks, I decided it was time to Make A Change re: employment and career. Unfortunately, due to the fact the economy sucks, said Change is not going as smoothly nor as swiftly as I had hoped. There is a lot of "hurry up and wait", lots of interviewing, and not much progress. This is all bringing me down, though realistically I do know things will be looking up, will be improving, and this should all be happening in the next few weeks. Unfortunately, I've been in this "within the next few weeks" mode for some time now and, well, it's tough.
On the bright side of RL, the family is doing pretty well. The husband is fine, the soldier boys are fine, the teenage son is fine, the youngest is looking into schools for next year (junior high!) and we are in the throes of Bat Mitzvah planning. (How did she grow up so much when I wasn't looking?)
"Julie and Julia" finally opened here two weeks ago and we went out to see it with my sister and brother in law Saturday night. Very enjoyable. My husband, who does fancy baking and also makes candies as his hobby, especially loved it.
I am watching "Stargate: Universe" and so far (I'm a couple of eps behind) my reaction is pretty much "meh." Without getting into the argument of "is this real Stargate?" or "too gritty" and all that other nonsense, I will say I'm finding the writing rather uneven (too many cringe-worthy moments) and the characters not very compelling. And yeah, the plotting is very predictable. I will also register my dislike for the plot device of the communication stones and the truly insipid uses they have put them to so far (how's about you swap out some of the useless folks and bring in some experts on Ancient technology so that Rush and Stoner Eli aren't the only Resident Geniuses who can figure some stuff out? And how about you ban Telford from the swapping station? I'm not crazy about the gratuitous sex scenes, either.
Still a few months away from "Lost." And football would be more enjoyable if my team was doing better.
I need to start writing again. I should take a look at the monthly prompts over at matrithon and see if anything grabs me. Or, I can always go back to some of the WiPs which are older than many fandoms these days...
Now, before you correct me, I am aware the calendar says "November." But it's hot, everyone is going around in T shirts and sandals, and we've been doing this pretty much consistently since, oh, last spring, with the exception of one glorious week in which it seemed like winter had finally arrived. We have basically two seasons here, "Hot" and "Wet" aka rainy, and it appears we've now shifted back to Hot. Complete with the need for air conditioning. You might say that sounds really nice, but it's not just hot, it's also dry, and the harsh winds are no fun. (Welcome back to Vulcan).
I'm also finding it a bit hard to be chipper due to RL, specifically work. Due to the fact the economy sucks, I decided it was time to Make A Change re: employment and career. Unfortunately, due to the fact the economy sucks, said Change is not going as smoothly nor as swiftly as I had hoped. There is a lot of "hurry up and wait", lots of interviewing, and not much progress. This is all bringing me down, though realistically I do know things will be looking up, will be improving, and this should all be happening in the next few weeks. Unfortunately, I've been in this "within the next few weeks" mode for some time now and, well, it's tough.
On the bright side of RL, the family is doing pretty well. The husband is fine, the soldier boys are fine, the teenage son is fine, the youngest is looking into schools for next year (junior high!) and we are in the throes of Bat Mitzvah planning. (How did she grow up so much when I wasn't looking?)
"Julie and Julia" finally opened here two weeks ago and we went out to see it with my sister and brother in law Saturday night. Very enjoyable. My husband, who does fancy baking and also makes candies as his hobby, especially loved it.
I am watching "Stargate: Universe" and so far (I'm a couple of eps behind) my reaction is pretty much "meh." Without getting into the argument of "is this real Stargate?" or "too gritty" and all that other nonsense, I will say I'm finding the writing rather uneven (too many cringe-worthy moments) and the characters not very compelling. And yeah, the plotting is very predictable. I will also register my dislike for the plot device of the communication stones and the truly insipid uses they have put them to so far (how's about you swap out some of the useless folks and bring in some experts on Ancient technology so that Rush and Stoner Eli aren't the only Resident Geniuses who can figure some stuff out? And how about you ban Telford from the swapping station? I'm not crazy about the gratuitous sex scenes, either.
Still a few months away from "Lost." And football would be more enjoyable if my team was doing better.
I need to start writing again. I should take a look at the monthly prompts over at matrithon and see if anything grabs me. Or, I can always go back to some of the WiPs which are older than many fandoms these days...