Catching Up

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My goodness! I’ve been so busy that I haven’t had time to post anything here. So, here are some quick highlights about the last couple of weeks.

My Diet:
I’ve been cheating a lot lately. I’ve been craving chocolate and have been giving into the temptation. However, I haven’t cheated so bad that I gained wait. No, I’ve just pretty much stayed the same, loosing one pound as of Friday.

Work:
My boss went on vacation over the Independence Day week, so I took over a project while she was gone. This project requires me to start work at 6am, which means I needed to get up by 4am. Ugh! I’ve been so exhausted. I know I’ve been a danger on the road, but what was I to do? And, on top of that, I found it hard to get to sleep by 8pm (which would give me the needed 8 hours of sleep), in part because the sun was still up! Only one more day and I’ll be free of this horrible schedule.

Freelancing:
The Toastmaster, the magazine for members of Toastmasters International, has accepted on spec a story I’ve pitched them about how evoking heroes can help you succeed in life. This means, I write the story, send it in and if they like it, they’ll buy it. But if they don’t, they are under no obligation. It’s not the idea arrangement, but if I can get in it will look really good on my resume and will pay fairly well.

Summer Vacation:
I’m so excited! I’m going to WorldCon (the premiere science fiction convention, held in Anaheim this year) for my 40th birthday! I was able to get a package deal – round trip air faire, hotel and rental car – for under $710. What’s better is that the hotel not only is walking distance from the con, but also has a microwave and refrigerator. So taking along my Nutrisystem meals will be a snap!

Well, that’s about it for now. Until next time … Live Long and Prosper.