It Is Just A Chapter…

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Scorpions Mean Business

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People often ask me why my name on WordPress is “ScorpionGlow”. Well, I’ll tell you. For one, I am a Scorpio. In fact, today is my birthday. Two, scorpions glow. Of the 1750 known species, almost all of them will show up under a black UV light, thus, giving off the impression that they glow … Continue reading Scorpions Mean Business

Why Are Birthdays So Rough On Some Of Us & Happy-Go-Lucky For Others?

2014-10-22 Miss Poison Being Real, Birthdays, Friendship, Happiness, Introverts, Musings, Pieces Of Me, Relationships, Writing Acceptance, Birthday Blues, Cupcakes, Extroverts, Introverts

Why Are Birthdays So Rough On Some Of Us & Happy-Go-Lucky For Others? I’ve never understood this, and maybe I never will. My birthday blues have hit me early this year, and they’ve hit hard. I’m days ahead of the actual day, and all I can think is “What’s the point? I might as well … Continue reading Why Are Birthdays So Rough On Some Of Us & Happy-Go-Lucky For Others?

The Little Things

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You know you're a writer who lives and dies by her laptop when replacing your laptop battery is a big deal. What's worse, you're excited about the fact that you got it for a good price and it should be here sooner rather than later. The fact that I considered getting a second one "just … Continue reading The Little Things

Sick & Tired

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I am sick & tired. Mostly of being both of the aforementioned. Because I have Fibromyalgia, my body responds differently to the weather and a lot of other external things that I, personally, cannot control. I have heightened senses, so a lot of smells make me sick and I often have to retreat to my … Continue reading Sick & Tired

A Job Well Done

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I feel good. I have completed editing over 94,000 words in less than three weeks, way ahead of schedule. I was invited to submit a proposal on an "invitation only" job and got it in a matter of an hour or so. It's a read-through with notes, it won't take me very long. I just … Continue reading A Job Well Done

The Journey

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I am coming up on the end of my most recent editing job, and I'm really pleased with myself. Pleased because I've worked my ass off and I know I am providing the client with solid material, solid notes, and that she will have a lot to work with moving forward because I have provided … Continue reading The Journey

I’m Fried!

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After editing for ten hours yesterday, I am completely fried to a crisp. It's going to take a while before my back, neck, and shoulder feel normal again. I did yoga stretches to loosen all of my muscles when I was done for the day yesterday, and then I covered all the affected problem spots … Continue reading I’m Fried!

A Good Night’s Sleep

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Four solid hours of sleep, edited four pages for a potential client, and just found out a few minutes ago that I have the job. Yay! Tonight is the start of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year (Believe it or not, I know plenty of people who don't know this, so that is why I … Continue reading A Good Night’s Sleep

You Never Know How Many Books You Own Until…

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You Never Know How Many Books You Own Until... Go ahead, ask me what I do at 3:00 a.m. when I can’t sleep? Apparently today, organize my bookcases was high up on the list. I have no idea why because they’re all behind my couch and I don’t look at them much, but after uncovering … Continue reading You Never Know How Many Books You Own Until…