Welcome to May!
Can we start over now?
Actually, I did pretty well. I got Vision up, I got FM updated, I got the DAZ Newsletter done and sent out. It took me quite a while, but I finally got the 3k done for the day, too.
And I started my first SAD story, so I'm happy. It's moving along pretty well, and I wish I had started it earlier tonight because I probably could have had it done before I went to bed. Oh well. Gives me something fun to work on tomorrow!
But anyway, here we are in May. I hope the month goes well. Russ is going to try and come home towards the end of the month. We'll see if that works. It would be fun if he could start coming home every 4 to 6 weeks.
But now it's time to sleep. Yay sleep! I'm really tired tonight!
May 2, 2009
Got stuff done early, which is good because hit by major headache and going to bed now.
I did finish Vita's Vengeance, though. yay! And I pulled out Badlands and started working on it, too. Lots more work there, but I think I'll like it.
But not right now. Right now, it's time to get some sleep.
May 3, 2009
Okay, not a great day. I've been ill since last night. Starting to feel a little better now, but mostly miserable. I'm going to post early in case I feel the need to crawl off to bed again.
I'm working on Badlands off and on, but not very caught up in the story. I hope that's because I'm not feeling well. Maybe it just starts off too slow. I'll have to think about that part. Maybe I can start out with an encounter between Carmen and Enrique right away
Going to go rest and think about it.
Hope I feel better by tomorrow.
May 4, 2009
I am feeling better today, but really completely wrung out. If I could have slept all day, that's what I would have done. And I think, in fact, that I'm going to go to bed in a few minutes anyway. I'm just worn out.
Writing is going slowly. I have been working a bit on my HP Pocket computer again, writing in bed. Only a few hundred words, but it still helps.
And that's probably what I'm going to do now.
May 5, 2009
I am tired still. But I did get some work done, at least. A bit more on Badlands, and it is feeling better now. I think I'm going to have to redo that opening again, though. Nothing seems to fit what I want.
The first SAD short story is going okay. Should have been done with it before now, but I've been too ill. I have been doing a few hundred words in bed with my trusty little HP Pocket computer, taping out the letters on the screen. It's kind of fun, though takes far too long.
Gradually, though, I'm getting things done. A little here, a little there. I need something fun to do though, to get me fired up again. I'm starting to really feel as though I'm bored and trapped. Not a good combination.
But this is done and I'm going to get it posted!
May 6, 2009
I mostly better, but still tired. It's amazing since I've been sleeping so much... and I normally sleep quite a bit anyway. It's a wonder that I am getting anything done, with the amount of time I am curled up under the blankets.
We had some storms today. Looks like we're going to keep having storms for a while yet, too. My lilacs are starting to bloom. They look lovely this year.
And that's it. I'm going to get stuff done so I can... well, go to bed.
May 7, 2009
I love lilacs, and my bushes are covered this year. It's wonderful! That always makes me happy. A shame they don't last very long.
Writing went okay today. The newsletter is nearly done -- I'll have it finished early tomorrow, I think. Now, if I could just finish that short story, too. I think my brain has gone to sleep and just isn't coming back yet.
But I'm getting there. Slowly, but I'm getting there.
May 8, 2009
So, there I was, feeling pretty good because I had the newsletter done and sent in... and it hadn't been gone for five minutes when the stuff for the new one arrived.
Ack. Ugh.
I am not going to work on it for a couple days. I'm going to sit back, try to get caught up on writing, and generally enjoy the weekend. I think that's a good plan.
Really. That's what I'm going to do.
It's an odd looking group of things, though. I might need a little extra time with them....
May 9, 2009
I couldn't get the journal posted last night. Had a bit of trouble for some reason. Everything seems fine today, though, so maybe it was just the wind.
I thought I would do this VERY early, though, since I wanted to post the other day's stuff as well. I have not worked on the next Newsletter yet (see yesterday's post) so maybe I'll get through at least one day without messing with it. I've gotten some writing done already, and I think what I really want to do is work on the graphic stuff. Not actually doing a picture, of course, but sorting out the files and things. (grin)
I might do pictures, too.
It's a nice, bright -- though cool -- day. I'm just going to enjoy it.
May 10, 2009
am enjoying the lilacs. A shame they don't last longer, but all three bushes have a lot of flowers this year, at least. Very pretty and nice to walk by, too.
It's cool here tonight. Not really cold, but it feels uncomfortable. I think I packed up all my sweaters, too. I'm sure I have something around here I can wear to warm up!
I need to get some work done tonight, but I'm having a hard time focusing on anything. Tired again. I spent most of the day cleaning out cupboards in the kitchen. Not a fun job, but it's starting to look better.
Ugh. Time to get this posted and get back to work!
May 11, 2009
I've been cleaning out kitchen cabinets -- something I don't do often. I do wonder how so much stuff gets in there, though. It's good to get it out and give myself a little more room.
It also kills my back, though, so I start out strong and then start stumbling through the rest of it. Annoying, but I get there eventually.
Weather here as been warmer but breezy. I should be out walking but it really looks like rain almost all the time.
Time to get back to work.
May 12, 2009
I have a horrid backache today. It's from cleaning cabinets, I'm sure. I've had problems for years, and it's times like this that it really comes home again. I can barely sit.
It makes it hard to concentrate on anything really important. I have hardly gotten any writing done today at all. I hope that picks up soon. I haven't done any pictures yet. Need to do something about that, too. Sigh. It's going to be a long day... unless I just get as much done as I need to and crawl back into bed.
There's a thought....
May 13, 2009
Getting things done. Trying not to get tired. I would like to finish a short story tonight, but I'm not sure if I can. Still, it's going well enough, I guess. Zoo page updates are going along fine, and I'm betting the index updated, too. Still have a few more entries for that, though.
You would think I could come up with something interesting to say. It's not going to happen tonight, though.
But there isn't anything. I think I'll go back to working on my short story!
May 14, 2009
Newsletter is done already! Yay! And I got a good amount of writing done, and the current short story is finally almost making sense. I think I'll have it done tomorrow.
I would really like to play with some graphic stuff again. I haven't had a chance to do that for a while. But here I am, with maybe a whole day clear of DAZ stuff. Maybe I can actually do DAZ pictures! What a thought!
Russ and I are trying to figure out if we can somehow spend our 30th anniversary together. It's really hard to say at this point. I might go and spend a few days with him, but the logistics of getting me there is very tough. Not to mention leaving the guys alone for any length of time -- not that cats are bad about that, it's just that I'd worry about them.
But we'll see. We might get something worked out!
May 15, 2009
I'm starting this somewhat early tonight. Not that it will help. I have nothing to talk about, really. Writing is going along fine. I am finishing up my 3rd short story for the month. I would have like to have written quite a few more by now, but it's just not happening. I'm having fun with them anyway.
I think I'm going to make some brownies tonight. I don't need them, of course, but I think this is the night to do a batch. I have a mix set with several pouches and I haven't done any of them yet. It just sounds good. Of course, I'll end up eating so many that I'll make myself sick.
I guess that's just the price I'll have to pay.
I need to get focused on writing tonight, too. Need to get the rest of my work done for the day. The brownies will help. Really.
Yeah, time to go do that before it gets any later.
May 16, 2009
Russ is coming home next weekend! Yay!
This is unexpected. We can't really afford it, especially since he couldn't buy tickets until today, so the price was higher than we like. But, as he pointed out, it is the last long weekend he'll have for quite a while, so we at least get three days together.
And he doesn't have any work related stuff over those days, so we actually get to spend them together. We will be broke, of course, but we will have a good time.
So that's my news. I'm going to rush to get the newsletter done again so I have that out of the way before he gets here. I don't think there's really too much else I need to worry about!
Looking forward to next weekend now!
May 17, 2009
I am still not done with the short story. It's fighting me, even though I have a few notes written out on how it is going to go all the way to the end.
Some stories are just that way. I'm sure it's also an attitude problem -- sometimes sitting down to write isn't all that easy, even for me. Change of seasons is a big reason. We're finally getting some warm weather.
And that's it. Really, nothing more to talk about here.
May 18, 2009
The weather has turned hot. This is just weird. We had a frost advisory the other night and today it's up to 90f. That kind of weather change can really drive me nuts, too. May head does not take it well, for some reason.
I am looking forward to the weekend with Russ. That's going to be nice, especially since we don't have anything we have to do this time. That hasn't happened in quite a while. He's asked what I would like to do since this will be our 30th anniversary celebration -- a month early. It's doubtful we'll be able to get together for the anniversary itself.
I'm not certain what I would like. I suppose I had better make certain my extra camera batteries are charged, though! It's bound to include some picture taking!
May 19
I have no internet at the moment. This was a screw up on our part and Russ is trying to get it handled, but it's turning out to be a bit of a problem. Of course it is.
As long as I have it back tomorrow, I'm okay. I am getting as much DAZ work done as I can without the connection, and I think that's going pretty well.
Ugh. There always has to be something.
May 20
It's mid-afternoon and still no Internet. Eeek. I'm starting to get a little worried. There are things I need to do.
It is odd not having that connection to others, too. I'm trying to get various things done, but of course it's distracting NOT to have the Internet right there. You would think that I would get more done. It's not happening.
Maybe if this went on for a long time, I'd get used to it. But let's hope that doesn't happen.
May 21, 2009
I have internet back as of this morning. I also have a ton of work to get done, but it's going along pretty well. And Russ will be home tomorrow night. That will be nice!
I really don't know what we'll do this weekend. Go to the refuge, I think. That will be nice. But beyond that, I can't say. There is actually very little on my list that has to be done, too.
I am looking forward to a little time without a major amount of stuff hanging over our heads.
But now... work to do so that I can have everything caught up by the time he gets here.
May 22, 2009
I am waiting for Russ to get home. He should be here in the next two hours. Yay! He'll be here for three days, too. I hope we have a nice, fun weekend.
I don't know what we'll do, though. Money is tight, of course -- but then that's not unusual, and we have had a lot of fun with little money before. De Soto calls. Nice ride, lovely shots... should be fun!
(Looks at clock....)
Shouldn't be too much longer now!
May 23, 2009
Squaw Creek Wildlife Refuge. Long Day. Over 500 pictures. Great time.
Must sleep now....
May 24, 2009
Today, we drove down to Lincoln and our favorite used book store, A Novel Idea. Picked up some interesting odd things -- the only that really has me intrigued is The Logbook of the Captain's Clerk. He was aboard one of the ships that 'opened Japan' and forced the treaty with the United States. We also found a nice, used copy of A world Lit Only by Fire by Manchester, and Rivers of Gold by Hugh Thomas, one of our favorite historians. I found one of the few Michael Grants I didn't have, too.
Then off to Borders in Omaha where Russ bought me the new C.J. Cherryh (and I am having a hard time keeping my hands off it!).
Tomorrow is the last full day he'll be here. I'm not sure what we're going to do yet. .
May 25, 2009
I went to the zoo! I went to the zoo! For the first time in a year and a half!
And I went with the new camera... which was a bit odd. I need to go back more often to be able to get as good at it as I was with the last camera. But, over all, I did pretty well.
Russ leaves in the morning. I'm not going to spend much time on line!
May 26, 2009
Russ has gone. Sigh. We had a lot of fun, though. Today we even went for a ride out to Stone Park and a little bit around town. That was a nice way to end the lovely days.
I am waiting to hear from Russ now. He should be back to his location pretty soon.
It's going to take a little bit to get used to being alone again. I'm getting work done, though, so that's good. Just need to focus a bit better.
Not anything more to say, though! Time to get this posted before I forget and crawl off to sleep!
May 27, 2009
Russ left about noon yesterday after a wonderful 3.5 days of fun. We went places! Squaw Creek Wildlife Refuge the first day, down to Lincoln and our favorite used bookstore on the second day, to Omaha on the third day -- I spent a few hours at the zoo while Russ visited with people -- and then we stopped at the De Soto Wildlife Refuge on the way home. Before he left on Tuesday, we went to the local nature center and Stone Park.
I am having a hard time getting back to work on stuff. And I'm tired! I've napped today and I still want to just go crawl into bed and sleep for a day or two. And I might even do that before too long. It would be good to get caught up on sleep and feel somewhat more alive.
It was cold today. That didn't help much, either. I want warmth!
Yes, bed looks like a really good idea.
May 28, 2009
I have decided that Draw the Line is not working out very well. It's been a great experiment with the 500 words a day, but it is not something I'll do again. And I will also never attempt such a major work with only notes and not an outline.
This has made me start thinking that NaNo is only six months away. I'm going to start working on an outline and such for it, so I have plenty of time to get it done. Or maybe get two or three of them done.
I know the book I would like to do for NaNo this year, but it needs some research. I'm not sure I have that kind of time. On the other hand, it does seem to be calling to me... so maybe I'll dip into the pre-work and see how it goes.
Oh, and I keep napping. It's very odd. I just get very tired and off I go! It's nice to be that tired sometimes, to be honest. I like just stretching out and going right to sleep.
But it has cut into my work day!
May 29, 2009
I am getting things done. The newsletter is finally off to the people to look it over. Glad to have it done. I also posted pictures to my photo pages:
http://www.zettesworld.com/SquawCreek.htm
Other than that, really not gotten much done. I need to get to work on some writing!
May 30, 2009
I just got my writing done for the night and I have to say that I'm just exhausted now. It hit suddenly and I can barely make my fingers move. I am going to head for bed soon!
Supposed to be really hot tomorrow and then storms. Hope they aren't too bad.
Gah. Too tired. Posting this and heading for bed.
Nothing interesting to say anyway.
May 31, 2009
So, I made it to the end of May and pretty much have everything done on time. This is good. Usually, I'm sitting here about this time and going nuts trying to get things updated for FM and all the rest of the stuff. But the DAZ newsletter is done and turned in, the FM stuff is updated, and I have done the last of my writing for the month. I only wrote four short stories for the dare, but that's all right. I am not going to stress over it.
As soon as I get paid, I'll start putting together the next Vision. That should be in a day or two. I will also get right to work on the newsletter, too. I meant to do some work on it today, but that didn't happen.
Oh well. I'll get it.
I'm back to work on Badlands and having some interesting thoughts about it. It's moving along really well, though.
And that's it. I need to post this and get to bed.