On Monday I finished CONSPIRACY. I had to restart the ending three times and I'm still not quite happy with it, but I am happy enough to think as a TRILOGY, I can go back and rewrite the FIRST and all the details will be right... I mean there won't be a point in polishing the second and third if nobody wants the FIRST, but I wanted the entire story written in first draft before polishing the first because I DIDN'T want to be written into a corner (and I'm glad I did—some important things HAVE changed.
DEADLINES, DEADLINES, DEADLINES at work (plus a coworker who is acting off—I am not sure if she is mad at me about something or having personal problems, but it is sort of passive aggressive and reminding me of my mother at the moment). I have reasonable tolerance of grouchiness, but feel people have an obligation to either say WHY or swallow it. Snarkiness needs justification.
The AMAZING
The editor wants to see revisions, but ALSO said she thought she could work with me on the cozy... It is a deadline, but it is also an INTERACTION with real life publishing professionals... it is a REAL chance.
The Horrible
Mr. Tart has had his panties in a bunch about pretty much EVERYTHING, all week. He is periodically impossible. His temperament tends to the morose, which on some level (the dark bad boy one) is appealing, but when he gets like this, he blames ME for his misery, and no many how many times I try to calmly tell him he needs a time out, a spanking, a chill pill, or a therapist, he STILL is no fun. I think we've reached the end of it, but when he is like that, he frequently disrupts me and makes it hard to do my editing or writing.
Fitness Blog, Say What?
Yes, Saturday is my fitness day, and HONESTLY, this is ALL related. Time crunches and stress are HUGE obstacles to doing what I am supposed to. The exercise still fell into line, but I had several eating SNAFUs. When I am feeling sorry for myself I crave crunchy, greasy or alcoholic. I managed to lose half a pound, but I was over points several times. Measurements aren't down at all (in fact upper body is all up half an inch) from two weeks ago, in spite of weighing 2.5 pounds less, but it is all MUCH less than when I started, and I know half an inch can be as easily explained as pizza last night (only 2 pieces, and my day's eating was on points—but it is a bloaty sort of food, yes?)
I need to spend a little time thinking about the safety net for when life gets manic like this... I need to do a little shopping so I have some easy, satisfying snacks that trick me when I am feeling pouty. Diet Coke seems to be one of the things that helps—feels splurgy. I try not to have one every day, but this week I definitely did (never mind that half the time I added rum to it).
The next two weeks are unlikely to improve matters, and then May 6 I go on a business trip where for three days it is virtually impossible to eat right or fit my exercise in. I will try though, and vow to spend a little time planning for damage minimization...
11 comments:
I don't know, Hart, maybe there's a full moon kind of thing going on -- I'm tense and anxious for no reason, suffering from insomnia, and not in the mood to do anything.
But...I have a ticket to see Jesus Christ Superstar on stage this afternoon (with Ted Neeley -- imagine that), so I'm hoping I'll come away in a better mood. I love the music from this one.
It could definitely be a moon thing, Pat! My husband has always been more inclined for moods cycling than I have--I am fairly steady. I certainly believe though, in planetary turbulence causing problems,.
I hope Jesus Christ Superstar is FABULOUS! Enjoy yourself!
That is so amazing about the editor. It must feel great to speak with someone that is actually able to give you a green light! Great job!
Sorry you're dealing with attitudes all around.
Thanks so much, Raquel and Alex! Both for the thumbs up AND for the sympathy. So strange for the good and bad to both be so intense at the same time!
Did I remember that Mr. Tart was trying to quit smoking? Wondering if that has something to do with it?
Snarky coworkers would make life miserable. Hope that situation will improve!
So glad about the go ahead for revisions, though!
Sorry about the snark at work and the morose at home. Maybe going out of town for a few days is GOOD.
I hate it when people tell me this but now I know why they say it. but try to focus on the positive. you have a lot of positives in your life. but if you're anything like me you don't want to hear it. so how bout I have a diet coke with rum so I can virtually commiserate with you. btw I'm typing this from Eugene. while I have my drink I'll definitely be thinking of you :)
Elizabeth--yes, the quitting smoking has ABSOLUTELY been playing in--in fact he ended up with a fall back, but hopefully is back on track--he admits he may have been goading for a fight as an excuse to smoke.
Thank you, Lola,
And Kierah--LUCKY! I went to college in Eugene and I miss Oregon so much! Yup... focus on the positive!
Hang in there, tough week! You need to enjoy your daughter's b-day! My husband can be this way, when I spend too much time on my crafts; my hobby. His is getting away and going bass fishing. Does hubby have a hobby?
Stress makes it hard to drop the pounds; I just want to say, be ware of Diet soda. I was diagnosed with acid reflux, gave it up, after drinking a lot of it. My cravings stopped, I found it easier to eat better. Caffeine n' nutrasweet=cravings...if you go without caffeine, then you won't endure the rollercoaster craving ride!
Take Care~
Probably very good advice on the diet soda, Ellie--I DON'T drink a ton of it, but I do know not only the caffeine and fake sugar, but the phosphorous is HELL on bones, so it does a lot more harm that people sometimes think.
I wish hubby had hobbies--he loves to cook, but that's about it... oh, to give him a hobby that got him out of the house a few times a year for a couple days!
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