Patience...? What's that??

I have no patience. I know, I know. It's hard to believe, but I have no patience what-so-ever.

Husband's putting the finishing touches on his new computer so he can put the finishing touches on his old one to give to me, and I can't wait for it to be done. But before I can use it, I have to wait for my new computer desk to arrive.

When I ordered it on the 15th, estimated delivery date was between 3/21 and 4/5 (though why it could possibly take three weeks for something that's not on back order, I have no idea). When I got my shipping confirmation from FedEx, it says 3/21 and on time. Now, I'm one of those people that like to follow along with a package that's coming to me if its something that I'm really, really looking forward to. (And I am really, really looking forward to my new desk.) So, of course, I see that it's left the warehouse on the 15th and left Orlando on the 16th. Yay! But yesterday, while checking FedEx, it had "Next update on March 17"

A shout out to my G+ers and Tweeps (plus another story short)

This was going to be just a plain, old post sharing yet another piece of flash fiction, but social media's kind of on my mind since my husband has recently taken an interest in Klout and was astonished to realize that mine was sitting at a steady 41 (his is now higher than mine...). I just shrugged and said "Um, ok," because I don't think of myself as a crazy social media networker. I share things I find interest in with people I have found to also be interested in the same subject. Apparently this means I have klout. Um, ok. ;)

Since joining Google+ and, more recently, participating on Twitter, I have been learning a lot about writing and online interactions and how they can co-exist. (Apparently learning is my theme for the year...)

The Cheshire cat's grin - Flash fiction entry

So, after seeing the moon one night, I had a bit of inspiration. I decided to funnel that inspiration into a flash fiction challenge offered by Chuck Wendig over on his site, terribleminds. It was a fairly "simple" in that there weren't many rules to the challenge: 5 sentences, 100 words or less.

This was fun.

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The Cheshire cat's grin hung low in the sky, mocking me furiously. I didn't know why and wasn't sure I could - or even wanted to find out. I mean, I hadn't done anything to earn that particular grin, but there it was.

I sat on the porch until I was nearly frozen, staring and wondering. The grin was silent, keeping its answers close. When I finally went back inside, my husband looked at me with curiosity and asked, "What's so funny?"

Review: Agatha H. and the Airship City

Writing a review for a product you bought is easy. Was it shipped properly/easy to put together/meet your expectations/etc.? Very easy metrics with which to use.

But writing a review for a book, at least for me, is hard. I feel like a review of "Ohmigosh!! I <3 this book so much!" isn't good enough, even if it might be true. Books, like all art, are so subjective that it's sometimes hard to describe the "why" of why you like it.

As someone who wants to be published, I know that I will be looking at reviews that others (hopefully) leave about my stories, so this is something that I need to work on. I need to read, and I need to leave reviews.

Why'd you do that?! - When characters throw us for a loop

Last night, I wrote a post for an RP forum group I participate in. The character is one that I've thought was fairly defined. I'm super familiar with her motivations, recognize situations that could cause this reaction or that. I can usually predict her behavior, which is pretty impressive when writing with other people and trying to anticipate their characters actions.

But last night was weird. I wrote my post and didn't think anything of it until I was in the shower before bed. (Ah, yes, the infamous shower thought process...)

The Moon - Flash Fiction Fun

So, I'm participating in a bit of flash fiction fun and below is my entry.

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The Moon

The moon glared down, harsh in its white light. Cutting through the bare tree branches that creaked with the cold breeze.

A New Year and I Might Just Die

This is turning out to be a strange beginning to the year. Work | Writing | Me

1. Work.

Two years ago, if you'd asked me, I would have said "I want to be a graphic designer when I grow up!" I thought it was my passion. The only thing I could do. I couldn't manage because I had to design. I took great pride in my work, but after almost ten years of doing the same stuff, working with the same clients, I started realizing that what had once been my passion had become my prison. I was afraid to leave because it was the only thing I'd ever done. Many, many self-doubts rose up and plagued me as I worked through the need for something different and the heartache of letting go of something that was important to me.

My thoughts on SOPA/PIPA

It occurred to me today with all of the SOPA/PIPA talk that even my site could be affected if these bills passed. All because of a well thought out post I made last May about fictional characters using social media in ingenious ways that actually benefit the entertainment industry. My post supported these shows and their efforts, but because of these bills, my site, Blogger, & Google could all end up with issues if someone had decided that I had infringed upon copyright.

I'm not much for voicing politics, but I am glad for all of the publicity surrounding this issue. I hope people are much more informed after today and less going along with the crowd just because it's easier to do so.

Still Alive and Kickin'

Today was the day. The anniversary of the day I was born. It has been a fairly calm and quiet day, but a good one, nonetheless.

My surprise for the day was from my co-workers, teammates, friends. They'd heard all about my new office and about how I had to find places where none had existed for my stuff and one of the things I was missing was a filing cabinet.




So that's what they got me! An actual filing cabinet. :D

And one of them made me her famous (to me only, probably) pistachio cake which I have asked for (and received on my birthday) for the last 5 years. I also got some snacky candy and folders for my cabinet.

It looks great in my office and I love it. ^_^

New year, new beginnings

Me and my peeps

This week is an ending for a chapter in my life - I end 10 years as a graphic designer. Next week is the beginning of another. It's also a new year both on the calendar and for me after my birthday on Thursday.

This post is a little awkward for me. I know, personal blogs are for personal blogging, and that what I'm going to write isn't something that shouldn't be written. I'm just not sure where, or how, or what to really write, what the words are for what I'm feeling. I just feel that I'm at the point where I'm ready to get it out.