Five things for a sunny Wednesday morning
Breaking spines: Had dinner with my friend GS WINOLJ last night. She asked to come back to my place so she could visit the kitties; long as she was there, I thought I'd show her the two anthologies in which I had stories published last year. What does she do, first thing? She takes one of the two books, the only copy I have, looks at the table of contents, then opens the book and breaks the spine. I saw it happening in slow motion and actually leaped at her to stop it. I didn't even think about the reaction. She broke the spine of the copy I'd read cover to cover without breaking the spine. Who breaks the spine of a book deliberately? A book that isn't theirs? I was so angry. She said she didn't even think about it and she didn't know why she did it. She said she'd replace the book. jackwilliambell said his copy is still intact and that if he can find it, he'd trade me mine for his, bless him. Really, though? Who does this? ::sigh::
Coin collecting: This weekend is the Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association coin show, an annual event that I missed last year for the first time in a very long time. I really want to go to the show, but I don't really have the money to shop. I'm trying to decide if I should just bag the trip entirely, if it would just be too hard to go and not add to the collection while I'm there. The exhibits are always fun, and it's fun seeing the dealers I know. Sometimes the presentations are interesting. I dunno. I need to think about it.
Envy envy envy: jackwilliambell is planning some major travel. I certainly can't afford to go to Australia. Wish I could go with him to Florida to see the shuttle launch (I totally supported him when he initially talked about taking the trip, knowing I couldn't go myself) but that's not really doable either. I'm delighted for him, but I'm envious of him, too. I hope things get better this year financially. ::sigh::
A lot of sighing: Yes, there's a lot of sighing going on around here. It's mostly the money thing. I'll get through; I always do. I'd just like to be in a position where I don't have to remind myself over and over again that that's the case. My attempts over the last couple of days to think about alternate sources of income have been distractions, really, and I know it.
Bright spot: The one bright spot on the horizon is that a week and a half from now, I'll be off to Oregon for a weekend's writing retreat. That will be a goodness. It will be inexpensive, it will give me some time to devote to my writing, and I'll get to visit with friends. Must bear this in mind, and be hard-working and productive over the next ten days or so. That way, when I leave the house, I'll feel virtuous and deserving, and will be able to enjoy the time away with a clear and happy conscience.
Coin collecting: This weekend is the Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association coin show, an annual event that I missed last year for the first time in a very long time. I really want to go to the show, but I don't really have the money to shop. I'm trying to decide if I should just bag the trip entirely, if it would just be too hard to go and not add to the collection while I'm there. The exhibits are always fun, and it's fun seeing the dealers I know. Sometimes the presentations are interesting. I dunno. I need to think about it.
Envy envy envy: jackwilliambell is planning some major travel. I certainly can't afford to go to Australia. Wish I could go with him to Florida to see the shuttle launch (I totally supported him when he initially talked about taking the trip, knowing I couldn't go myself) but that's not really doable either. I'm delighted for him, but I'm envious of him, too. I hope things get better this year financially. ::sigh::
A lot of sighing: Yes, there's a lot of sighing going on around here. It's mostly the money thing. I'll get through; I always do. I'd just like to be in a position where I don't have to remind myself over and over again that that's the case. My attempts over the last couple of days to think about alternate sources of income have been distractions, really, and I know it.
Bright spot: The one bright spot on the horizon is that a week and a half from now, I'll be off to Oregon for a weekend's writing retreat. That will be a goodness. It will be inexpensive, it will give me some time to devote to my writing, and I'll get to visit with friends. Must bear this in mind, and be hard-working and productive over the next ten days or so. That way, when I leave the house, I'll feel virtuous and deserving, and will be able to enjoy the time away with a clear and happy conscience.