credited to Ashley Graham I'm a little bit better today. The stress of being overbooked was grating on every last nerve. Being sick didn't help. At this point, I think it's just the remnants of a cold. At least that's what my allergies are telling me. I no longer feel like I need a constant … Continue reading Soldiering On
Musings
Praying For Sleep
It is about four hours past the time my body said "Feed me!". I have maniacally proofread and critiqued a novella until I thought I'd pull my own hair out of my head. I'm certain that high quality brain cells are now gone, never to be heard from again. All day today I kept saying … Continue reading Praying For Sleep
My Goal This Weekend
In all seriousness, being sick made this a long, drawn out week. It was only made better by lots of fluids, rest, and soup. I am nothing if not serious about soup. Unfortunately, whatever this virus is, it lulled me into a false sense of security because it's a sadistic bastard. I was fine for … Continue reading My Goal This Weekend
How Not To Kill A Client
How Not To Kill A Client 99% of the time, I love what I do. I’m a writer who doesn’t have to answer to anyone, but on the day-to-day, as an editor, there’s a plethora of crap that gets to me occasionally. There is a fine line between being professional and being a bitch. Some … Continue reading How Not To Kill A Client
Sleepless Nights & A Cold
My fatal flaw of yesterday was falling asleep at some point during the later afternoon hours. Granted, it was a snowy/rainy day and seemed darker, and far later, than it actually was. I'd worked for 10 hours (I am halfway through the big manuscript and have already submitted part 1 of the second job back … Continue reading Sleepless Nights & A Cold
Brain Fog
It feels like a horrible Monday, the way my brain is fogged up and refusing to fire on all cylinders. No, I haven’t been drinking, but apparently having a holiday in the middle of the week has screwed me up, BIG TIME. I did manage to get a lot of work done this morning. Considering … Continue reading Brain Fog
The Pages Are…
For the future you all need to make me promise NOT to edit anything when the job is only to proofread and critique. Short of telling a person not to quit their day job, I have no clue what the polite frame of reference is for "You bored me to tears and lack proper use … Continue reading The Pages Are…
Where The Hell Does The Year Go?
Where The Hell Does The Year Go? Every year I’m semi-amazed I’ve survived and gotten this far: Both in life and in the day-to-day struggle. I have a lot to be grateful for. I’ve had an incredibly rough two years. The years before that were not perfect, some were horrific in their lack of kindness, … Continue reading Where The Hell Does The Year Go?
A Mood
Every once in a while, or possibly more often, you get into a mood. It's usually because you don't feel well, haven't been able to get quality sleep, or because there's a shit-ton of crap going on in your life and you've had enough. For me, it is D) All of the above. It's not … Continue reading A Mood
Timing Is Crucial
Your voice is one of the most important tools you are given in life. Sadly, it is an under-utilized tool that we are born with. While I do often say that sometimes people take “freedom of speech” way too far, I also believe that far too many believe hold back for fear of what others … Continue reading Timing Is Crucial
