6.09.05
So I am sitting here in my little black camisole and my new pair of Levis, barefooted and no bra. And I tell ya, things couldn't be better. Isn't it just wonderful to have a bit of time to sit back, relax and chair-dance to a few great tunes? *What a great mental picture, eh? LOL*
So, as I've said things have been crazy lately. The doctors ordered Mom to not work anymore split shifts, found out that her B vitamin complex (B, B6, B12) was incredibly low (She has to go and get monthly shots now) and she recently went through a Nuclear Stress Test on the treadmill. So far they think her heart is perfectly fine. They actually took her OFF her blood pressure medication, as it was causing her blood pressure to be too low. So, obviously I think that things are looking up for her in the health department. I mean that's good isn't it? Her blood pressure is normal, and she hasn't been that healthy since she was in her 20's! Mom isn't really sure how to take it and neither is her body, I believe. She is so used to being unhealthy, that actually being healthy is odd to her.
Since they ordered Mom to only work one shift all week long, I have now taken Mom's shifts (sorta) and she has taken mine. In order to do this we both had to work 4 days a week, 10 hrs a day. So, I now work - Saturday through Monday mornings M-10am, and Tuesday morning 10am-8pm. Icky. But, hey 3 days off!
Things have been going well on the business front. At the JOB, I think I may just get a promotion, and in my home business I have just recently been able to afford a new advertising package that has already shown some great results and feedback; it really has promise. I will try to keep you all up-to-date, now that my schedules have died down back to semi-normalish.
On the writing front, I think I may just get the chance to do a few things for the Waverly branch of the Burlington paper! Exciting huh? I know I am feeling a bit overwhelmed with all that is going on and I am unsure what exactly I will submit to them as my first article for review. This all came about because Mom's new boyfriend (who I actually like!) had a date with her and they were talking about me. (Nice to know I am so popular! Heh!) Anyway, he was talking about his brother who is part owner and editor of the Yates Center paper and his sister ( I think) owns the Waverly branch of the Burlington paper. Anyway, Mom told him about some of my poems and short stories, then he recommended to Mom that I submit something to the Waverly paper and see where it takes me. Hey, I've got nothing to loose! (Except of course, for my pride which I never had much of anyway. Really.) Since he knows the owner, at least I know it will be looked at, which to say the least is more than is happening for me now.
I cracked a joke to Mom that if I was going to be writing for the paper I would need a really great pen name to write under. I suggested Kitty Scoop, which she thought was funny but just down right wrong. I kinda liked it, dammit! (Ha!) Seriously. No, really, I am not kidding. Ok. Fine. Laugh if you want to, but I liked it! Seriously, if you don't stop laughing my feelings will be hurt. See, now you've made me cry. How do you feel now, huh? Feel good to make poor Kitty Scoop cry? Feel all big and bad and James Dean-ish? Bully, Sadist! Ha! How did you like that one! Even Kitties can growl. See, grrrmeow. Well, I tried! Really, really hard!
So, that's the update for now, but like Darth Vader, I have a son that no one really knows is my son; who I will try to turn over to the dark side.
Errr. Ok, well, not really. But, like Darth Vader, evil really never dies.
Oh, wait, yeah he did die. Damn, well, who ever heard of the good side winning!? Plot twist, who have thought it?
Surely not me, indeed.
Cheers!
Meagan
So, as I've said things have been crazy lately. The doctors ordered Mom to not work anymore split shifts, found out that her B vitamin complex (B, B6, B12) was incredibly low (She has to go and get monthly shots now) and she recently went through a Nuclear Stress Test on the treadmill. So far they think her heart is perfectly fine. They actually took her OFF her blood pressure medication, as it was causing her blood pressure to be too low. So, obviously I think that things are looking up for her in the health department. I mean that's good isn't it? Her blood pressure is normal, and she hasn't been that healthy since she was in her 20's! Mom isn't really sure how to take it and neither is her body, I believe. She is so used to being unhealthy, that actually being healthy is odd to her.
Since they ordered Mom to only work one shift all week long, I have now taken Mom's shifts (sorta) and she has taken mine. In order to do this we both had to work 4 days a week, 10 hrs a day. So, I now work - Saturday through Monday mornings M-10am, and Tuesday morning 10am-8pm. Icky. But, hey 3 days off!
Things have been going well on the business front. At the JOB, I think I may just get a promotion, and in my home business I have just recently been able to afford a new advertising package that has already shown some great results and feedback; it really has promise. I will try to keep you all up-to-date, now that my schedules have died down back to semi-normalish.
On the writing front, I think I may just get the chance to do a few things for the Waverly branch of the Burlington paper! Exciting huh? I know I am feeling a bit overwhelmed with all that is going on and I am unsure what exactly I will submit to them as my first article for review. This all came about because Mom's new boyfriend (who I actually like!) had a date with her and they were talking about me. (Nice to know I am so popular! Heh!) Anyway, he was talking about his brother who is part owner and editor of the Yates Center paper and his sister ( I think) owns the Waverly branch of the Burlington paper. Anyway, Mom told him about some of my poems and short stories, then he recommended to Mom that I submit something to the Waverly paper and see where it takes me. Hey, I've got nothing to loose! (Except of course, for my pride which I never had much of anyway. Really.) Since he knows the owner, at least I know it will be looked at, which to say the least is more than is happening for me now.
I cracked a joke to Mom that if I was going to be writing for the paper I would need a really great pen name to write under. I suggested Kitty Scoop, which she thought was funny but just down right wrong. I kinda liked it, dammit! (Ha!) Seriously. No, really, I am not kidding. Ok. Fine. Laugh if you want to, but I liked it! Seriously, if you don't stop laughing my feelings will be hurt. See, now you've made me cry. How do you feel now, huh? Feel good to make poor Kitty Scoop cry? Feel all big and bad and James Dean-ish? Bully, Sadist! Ha! How did you like that one! Even Kitties can growl. See, grrrmeow. Well, I tried! Really, really hard!
So, that's the update for now, but like Darth Vader, I have a son that no one really knows is my son; who I will try to turn over to the dark side.
Errr. Ok, well, not really. But, like Darth Vader, evil really never dies.
Oh, wait, yeah he did die. Damn, well, who ever heard of the good side winning!? Plot twist, who have thought it?
Surely not me, indeed.
Cheers!
Meagan
posted by Mighty Meagan | 6/09/2005 11:10:00 PM
4 Comments:
Good to hear from you as well! Hopefully you will the inspiration to continue your Tales story.
Yeah life has been fairly crazy, but definately in the good way. I hope I can get published as well! Wooot!
Hugs and love,
Meagan
It's a new boyfriend, Jeremy. His name is Scott. I finally met him yesterday morning. He seems almost NORMAL. I know, weird! He presented himself well; intelligent, funny, and hey he has a job! I know, its odd, but he's actually a good candidate for Mom to date! He is a few years younger than her I believe, but not by much. Not a bad looking guy, actually. I really think you two would get along.
Anyway, I as far as I know she hasn't spoken with Bill or 'the Garys' lately. Which is fine with me. Cripes, I can barely keep up with my man, I have no idea how she can keep up with dating more than one. All well, she does need to live a little!
Yes, I like working set hours. I hate it when my schedule jumps around like a bouncing ball. Makes me feel more tired than I should be.
I don't think he would set me up just to get shot down Jeremy, if I do get shot down, it will be because I do not have enough talent or knowledge to make it in the writing field.
Hugs and love,
Meagan
Love ya,
Meagan
Well, honestly, people need to understand what I write in order for me to be successful at it. If people do not understand, no one will wish to read what I write.
Meh.
I couldn't give up on writing even if I wanted to Jeremy. It's my first love.
Well, reading was really my first love. Which has transmuted into writing. Even when I take a 'break' away from writing, I always come back to it. To me, it doesn't matter if I am successful in writing - though it would be great. I does matter that it has an impact, on myself, my perceptions, and hopefully on the general public; who I can reach in this cyber medium.
That's all I need, but not all I want. We shall see how things progress. I do not want to push it before I am ready, and I do not want to push myself - as I feel far to stretched out for my comfort. I need to concentrate on one goal at a time and writing has taken a bit of a back burner since I decided that having more of a survival paycheck was important in my life.
I will always write. I will never quit. No matter my circumstances. I will be a published writer someday. Even if I have to do it myself.
:D
Love ya,
Meagan
Post a Comment
<< Home