irrelevant (and sometimes questionable) ramblings

Today was just not the best day.

I had a list of things I’d hoped to accomplish, and managed one of them.

I didn’t even get to have a shower today, people. That’s how pathetic it was.

So let’s hope tonight’s sleep is good, and that I am able to wake up on time tomorrow so that I can start in on things early. I may have to seriously consider purposely waking at, say, 6am to get in some writing time. Miz Junior Peanut sleeps a lot during the early part of the day (at least, thus far) so perhaps the best way to utilize a quiet house is to just get my weary bottom out of bed and BICHOK.

We shall see. I’ll keep you posted.

The next step on the list is to decide just what to write. Do I dig something out of the idea/half-finished pile, or whip up something new? Must decide, already!

On that note, it’s time for me to feed the young’un again. Catch you on the flip side, folks!

Well, today’s the day. The 2010-2011 school year has begun. All you parents out there, please join me in a gigantic, heartfelt:

HALLELUJAH!!!

*snicker*

So now come routines and schedules, and I know that when the Offspring comes home today, I’ll be making our chequebook bleed with all of the things that have to be paid for. Ouch. Oh, well. Such is school life nowadays. At least she was excited about going in general. I’m pretty sure this is the first year that that’s happened.

Now for me, I’ve got to come up with the best use of these six hours every day. How can I be productive and get things done? Trial and error, I think. We shall see. I’ve planned a small handful of “must-dos”, sprinkled throughout the week, that hopefully will keep the household running smoothly without making me feel overwhelmed. Fingers crossed it works!

Anyway. It’s pouring rain outside, Miss Junior Bean is asleep in her crib, and I think I’m going to hustle and try and get a couple of things done before she wakes up.

Have a great day, all!

It’s September, and the Offspring starts school on Tuesday. It’s about bloody time, let me tell you. We’ve had a good summer, but it’s becoming obvious that the (mostly) unstructured days just aren’t fun anymore and the kidlet is actually ready to go back. This is the first year that she’s expressed excitement about returning to class, and I’m taking that as a good sign.

Truthfully, I think Autumn is my favourite time of year — perhaps tied with Spring. I love Autumn’s cooler days (well, not really happening yet, but next week — according to the long-range forecast) and the return of routine. I’ve been busy putting a schedule together for myself, actually, and looking forward to implementing it starting next week.

I’m actually doing things for myself this year (or at least I’m going to try). The plan is to take piano lessons and join a choir. Those activities, along with getting back into a fitness routine and starting work on new writing projects, will definitely fill up my time. We’ll see how it goes, especially after the first blush of excitement and newness has worn off…

I will make more time to blog and try to increase my internet presence, as well. Dipping my toes into the promo pool is long overdue. It’s hard and it’s a lot of work, but it’s a necessary evil, I guess. Unless one’s name happens to be Stephen, Danielle or La Nora.

Ah, well. Onward and upward, wot ho?! Catch ya later, folks…

*swipes finger along shelf*

Whoa. Look at the dust in here. Um, sorry about that, folks. In addition to having the new babe in the house, I’ve been suffering from a sore throat/achy head & neck for the past few days. So what that means is I’m *really* drained, and I apologize for being absent. Things will get better eventually!

At least, this is my mantra, anyway.

I’ve checked my stats, though, and want to thank those loyal readers who keep comin’ back, regardless. You guys rock! I truly appreciate you!

And here’s a little secret between you and me — I have a release date for Higher Learning! My newest story will be in your hot little hands on October 6, 2010! Yeah!

The cover’s a scorcher, too — just wait ’til you see it. I’ll post it soon!

Anyway. Anybody out there have a chance to read Lovely yet? What did you think? Inquiring minds want to know!

Is it me, or did July just fly by?

I wanted to say thanks to all of you who’ve been stopping by, checking for new posts and/or updates. This “new baby in the house” thing has seriously played havoc with both my brain and my creative time. The only thing that it’s helped with has been my movie watching.

Hey, it’s one way to help make that fifteen minutes of nursing go by much faster. And this way, I also get to watch (that phrasing makes it sound like a privilege, but in some cases that is NOT true. Yeah, I’m talking to YOU, The Back-Up Plan!) movies that I know B.E. is absolutely not interested in. So that’s okay. I’m going through them pretty quickly, though, so I’m going to have to start borrowing more and/or upping my library usage.

Anyway. That’s my life right now. They tell me it’ll get more exciting eventually. I’ll let you know if/when that happens.

…hooba habba habba heebady how…

(Apologies to Chumbawumba, but after the first time hearing the Bro sing it that way, that’s all I can think of. )

Anyway. Yesterday was rough. I felt really crummy, but no real sign of movement from Junior Miss. Then I had a crummy night’s sleep. So today I am operating on sheer willpower. I have a short(ish) list of things to do, and I am going to get them all done, dammit, if it puts me into labour.

Heh.

So…I am off. I’ll keep ya posted. Be good, and if you can’t be good, don’t name it after me. *snicker* (Ah, exhausted pregnant lady humour…is there anything ridiculouser? *snort*)

The next round of Carina Press books has launched today, so go check ‘em out! (And this also means one more week until Lovely hits the virtual shelves, too! Whee! *happy dance*)

No real signs of Ms. Junior Peanut wanting to enter the world quite yet, so I’m still feeling rather bulky and cumbersome. Tomorrow I get to try acupuncture as a method of attempting to induce labour, so we’ll see what happens.

We had company for the weekend, and while it was very enjoyable (and filling — lots of yummy food!) it was also kinda tiring, so in a way, I’m very glad it’s Monday and the house is once again quiet.

The Offspring is going to be with the Mater and Pater Tues/Weds so methinks B.E. and I will go to the movies Tuesday night (with maybe a bite to eat beforehand, perhaps!). It’ll likely be our last opportunity for a “date” night for the next little while, so as long as I feel fine I think we will take advantage! (No idea yet what we’re going to see…certainly *won’t* be Sex and the City 2, that’s for sure….! )

Anyhoo. Today’s all about puttering, working on edits for Higher Learning, and basically trying to take it easy (at least a little bit). That’s all the news that’s fit to print, folks!

Whew. Mother Nature isn’t fair to be dumping this weather on a poor pregnant lady.

Yesterday was beautiful, but a scorcher, and today looks to be shaping up the same way. At least 28C/82F (feeling like 31C/88F with the humidity). That’s okay. I have some errands to run today and a midwife appointment, but other than that, I’ll be putting my feet up and taking it easy. Thanks to all the visitors we had over the weekend, the house is quite clean so I don’t have anything really to do in that department. I may see what sort of laundry needs to be done, but other than that, it’s hanging out in the cool basement time for me!

Hope you’re managing to keep cool!

Not what you’re thinking, I’m afraid. Heh.

However, part of my dream last night might actually be useful for one of my story ideas, so this is a good thing. With all this vivid dreaming I’ve been having the last few months, it’s about time I might actually be able to *use* some of it!

While I mull this over, though, it’s time to toss some ingredients into the breadmaker, do some laundry, clean and assemble the antique cradle for our bedroom, and hopefully even clean the bathroom as well as vacuum and mop the floors.

Too ambitious?

Probably. But if I can at least cross half of that list off, I’ll be in a good spot.

Ciao!

Oy. This weekend was fabulous, but insanely busy.

And now I’m off again this morning for a little bit, but I shall return and try and post something interesting. Yeah, right.

Anyway. Ciao for now.