I spent some time babysitting about two weeks ago. Now I'm paying the price. I have a cough/cold thingy and it's been draining a lot of my energy. I'm working at about 20% of my normal capacity, but the upside is that I'm still working. Although, NaNoWriMo has been severely neglected. I may use it as an excuse to avoid family togetherness at the end of this week. ;)
The poetry chapbook manuscript I've been chattering about on Twitter and other social media sites is going out today. The only thing I have left to finish is a little formatting and the table of contents, then it's off.
So with my tea and my tissues by my side, I'm ready to conquer the week. What are you writing this week?
Showing posts with label babysitting. Show all posts
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Monday, November 25, 2013
Friday, June 25, 2010
Busy Weekend Ahead
There are so many things that I have to get done this weekend. There's a bunch of work I still have to do since I babysat today instead of pushing through, yard sales tomorrow (I just can't stop!), and getting the furniture fixed up before the move. It's closing in on less than three weeks now, so I'm going to be super-busy until then.
I did, however, manage to compile my short blog series about branding for writers. If you missed any of the installments and don't want to try and find them in the archives, you can find it all here: The Business Side of Writing: Branding.
Okay, off to get some more work done. If I find something spectacular at a yard sale or finally finish that furniture, I'll post an update. if not, I hope everyone enjoys the weekend!
I did, however, manage to compile my short blog series about branding for writers. If you missed any of the installments and don't want to try and find them in the archives, you can find it all here: The Business Side of Writing: Branding.
Okay, off to get some more work done. If I find something spectacular at a yard sale or finally finish that furniture, I'll post an update. if not, I hope everyone enjoys the weekend!
Monday, November 09, 2009
Finally
I can't believe this, but this is the first year that I have surpassed the daily goal on Nanowrimo. I'm all the way up to more than 17,000 words and I don't have to be there until the middle of the week. This might be the first year that I stand a good chance of meeting the 50,000 word goal.
The great part about it is that my schedule gives me ample time to write. For some reason last year this is the month I was hit heavy with work. Now that I'm doing a slightly different type of work, it makes it much easier to write and work consistently. If only I didn't have to add babysitting on top of it this week... But it's really fun hanging out with the nephew. He's a sweetheart.
The great part about it is that my schedule gives me ample time to write. For some reason last year this is the month I was hit heavy with work. Now that I'm doing a slightly different type of work, it makes it much easier to write and work consistently. If only I didn't have to add babysitting on top of it this week... But it's really fun hanging out with the nephew. He's a sweetheart.
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Great Saturday
Happy Saturday to all my readers!!
The weather is warm, the breeze smells like spring and I have finally managed to get some more of my massive CD collection into iTunes. Today it's been a really oldies but goodies day with Sinatra, Desi Arnaz, and Cab Calloway. I even wrote 2 articles already. Now I only need 8 more done by the weekend to be on target, and maybe not have to work next weekend? That would be a refreshing change of pace.
And to make this day even better, I think I'll read my current book for awhile and then wash a big pile of dishes. I'm babysitting tonight, so the place needs a little cleaning before hand.
The weather is warm, the breeze smells like spring and I have finally managed to get some more of my massive CD collection into iTunes. Today it's been a really oldies but goodies day with Sinatra, Desi Arnaz, and Cab Calloway. I even wrote 2 articles already. Now I only need 8 more done by the weekend to be on target, and maybe not have to work next weekend? That would be a refreshing change of pace.
And to make this day even better, I think I'll read my current book for awhile and then wash a big pile of dishes. I'm babysitting tonight, so the place needs a little cleaning before hand.
Friday, August 15, 2008
News Overload
Not only have I been watching my regular news on television, but I have been overloading myself with my podcasts: Nightly News with Brian Williams, the Today Show, AC360, etc. And this is all because after almost two months of trying to get through podcasts still on my iPod, I finally finished. But of course I had to load another 2 months' worth of podcasts back on. It's a never-ending cycle, but I really do love it.
I babysat today. It was alright, but there are some potty training issues. They are the same ones that I had when I was my nephew's age, but there's really just no helping him, especially since this was the first time I babysat alone. And I still had to call in reinforcements for about half of the time. It was still fun hanging out with him for awhile though.
Work is really slow--I'm ahead of schedule for next week. I should be getting back on track soon though, then I'll be swimming in work again, just in enough time to pay all of my bills.
I can't wait for Swingtown to come on tonight. I love that show! I hope that there is a second season of it, because its really good television. Anyone else out there a fan?
I babysat today. It was alright, but there are some potty training issues. They are the same ones that I had when I was my nephew's age, but there's really just no helping him, especially since this was the first time I babysat alone. And I still had to call in reinforcements for about half of the time. It was still fun hanging out with him for awhile though.
Work is really slow--I'm ahead of schedule for next week. I should be getting back on track soon though, then I'll be swimming in work again, just in enough time to pay all of my bills.
I can't wait for Swingtown to come on tonight. I love that show! I hope that there is a second season of it, because its really good television. Anyone else out there a fan?
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Written on July 2, 2007
Babysitting hasn’t been the big chore that everyone has made it out to be. Then again, I do have good help and a decently behaved child to look after. It’s being home that’s getting me. Its’ not really home, you know? I’ve grown out of calling my parents’ house home. It’s sad, but I’m over it.
The more and more I watch Lois and Clark, the weirder dreams I keep having. I won’t go into detail, but they are things that I do not want my subconscious thinking about. My conscious will never forgive it. But it’s good that I finished season 2, because I’m ready and raring to go when I can get my hands on seasons 3 and 4.
I’ve been seriously thinking about going to Japan. I don’t think anyone else that’s heard about it thinks I can do it. They think that I won’t adjust to the culture shock and that I’ll run home at the first sign of tears longing for home. I think I’ve grown out of that stage in my life. For the first two years of college, I got extremely homesick the first week of classes, but no one knew it. But it doesn’t matter what anyone thinks unless I’m actually given a job, and we all know my wonderful track record with job interviews. I still try to think positive though. Just because I’m nearly broke with no job and one more semester of college left doesn’t mean my spirits are broken. I’ll get by, just like everyone else, somehow.
My plan is to have a plan by the end of the year. It shouldn’t be too hard. I’m exploring options. What I really feel like doing is taking a year to cover the United States and see everything. Only thing is, the USA is not like Europe. There’s no backpacking in this country. Public transportation is very localized and I don’t think I would be able to get everywhere that I wanted to see. I’ll share a secret. My secret ambition is to travel the United States taking nature photographs. The downside is if I couldn’t sell them then I couldn’t eat—or get anywhere. See? Plans. All I need are a few solid plans. Any suggestions for a girl with no money, no car—just a dream of being a big time something-or-other?
Babysitting hasn’t been the big chore that everyone has made it out to be. Then again, I do have good help and a decently behaved child to look after. It’s being home that’s getting me. Its’ not really home, you know? I’ve grown out of calling my parents’ house home. It’s sad, but I’m over it.
The more and more I watch Lois and Clark, the weirder dreams I keep having. I won’t go into detail, but they are things that I do not want my subconscious thinking about. My conscious will never forgive it. But it’s good that I finished season 2, because I’m ready and raring to go when I can get my hands on seasons 3 and 4.
I’ve been seriously thinking about going to Japan. I don’t think anyone else that’s heard about it thinks I can do it. They think that I won’t adjust to the culture shock and that I’ll run home at the first sign of tears longing for home. I think I’ve grown out of that stage in my life. For the first two years of college, I got extremely homesick the first week of classes, but no one knew it. But it doesn’t matter what anyone thinks unless I’m actually given a job, and we all know my wonderful track record with job interviews. I still try to think positive though. Just because I’m nearly broke with no job and one more semester of college left doesn’t mean my spirits are broken. I’ll get by, just like everyone else, somehow.
My plan is to have a plan by the end of the year. It shouldn’t be too hard. I’m exploring options. What I really feel like doing is taking a year to cover the United States and see everything. Only thing is, the USA is not like Europe. There’s no backpacking in this country. Public transportation is very localized and I don’t think I would be able to get everywhere that I wanted to see. I’ll share a secret. My secret ambition is to travel the United States taking nature photographs. The downside is if I couldn’t sell them then I couldn’t eat—or get anywhere. See? Plans. All I need are a few solid plans. Any suggestions for a girl with no money, no car—just a dream of being a big time something-or-other?
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