Belated monthly update
I can't believe how soon it's May! It seemed only a few days ago that I decided to enter Script Frenzy. How did things end up by the end of April?
Well, Script Frenzy was shelved indefinitely because of the job searching. It's disappointing there hasn't been a solid opportunity yet, but I have two interviews this week and can hope things settle soon. Also in April I managed to write three pieces of fanfiction -- even if I wasn't entirely sure of its quality, it certainly sparked a confidence in my writing I hadn't had in a long while. Another first was attending this year's May Day, an experience I was proud to be a part of.
No link roundup for this week, as I hadn't been online much to get a good grasp on the goingson. However, I will recommend the stories of tonight's 60 Minutes program:
- Project Innocence in Texas working to free wrongly convicted prisoners; their latest success is the release of man held behind bars for 27 years
- Pat Tillman's mother alleging a coverup of the former NFL star's death in Afghanistan by the US army
- Paul Farmer, a doctor who doesn't just believe healthcare is a fundamental right, he actually strives to make it possible in Haiti and Rwanda
Oh and before I forget I had a lovely haul from Free Comic Book Day :D In addition to the 5 free comics I was allowed to pick up (3 usually, 5 if you're a member of the store) I also bought 2 issues of Nexus. I've developed a taste for Steve Rude's artwork ever since I picked up the Nexus/Badger crossover out of a bundle of miscellaneous comics ($3.95 for 20 issues). Sal was shocked at the inappropriate amount I've dropped on comics (admittedly only from the $1 bin), but it's really a tradeoff between eating and reading. And I do not regret choosing the latter.
Don't worry, I'm still eating. I found a bottle of Texas BBQ sauce in the pantry yesterday and added it to a dish of pasta and lentils. Blech. Give me Kansas City BBQ sauce anyday!
Well, Script Frenzy was shelved indefinitely because of the job searching. It's disappointing there hasn't been a solid opportunity yet, but I have two interviews this week and can hope things settle soon. Also in April I managed to write three pieces of fanfiction -- even if I wasn't entirely sure of its quality, it certainly sparked a confidence in my writing I hadn't had in a long while. Another first was attending this year's May Day, an experience I was proud to be a part of.
No link roundup for this week, as I hadn't been online much to get a good grasp on the goingson. However, I will recommend the stories of tonight's 60 Minutes program:
- Project Innocence in Texas working to free wrongly convicted prisoners; their latest success is the release of man held behind bars for 27 years
- Pat Tillman's mother alleging a coverup of the former NFL star's death in Afghanistan by the US army
- Paul Farmer, a doctor who doesn't just believe healthcare is a fundamental right, he actually strives to make it possible in Haiti and Rwanda
Oh and before I forget I had a lovely haul from Free Comic Book Day :D In addition to the 5 free comics I was allowed to pick up (3 usually, 5 if you're a member of the store) I also bought 2 issues of Nexus. I've developed a taste for Steve Rude's artwork ever since I picked up the Nexus/Badger crossover out of a bundle of miscellaneous comics ($3.95 for 20 issues). Sal was shocked at the inappropriate amount I've dropped on comics (admittedly only from the $1 bin), but it's really a tradeoff between eating and reading. And I do not regret choosing the latter.
Don't worry, I'm still eating. I found a bottle of Texas BBQ sauce in the pantry yesterday and added it to a dish of pasta and lentils. Blech. Give me Kansas City BBQ sauce anyday!