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Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Nov. 25th, 2006 10:17 pmI know it's late, but the family events, driving, etc, all pretty much sucked up all my internet time. Not to mention the catch-up on grading I did yesterday. I've just caught up on everyone else on LJ, I think. And now that the grading is done . . . I'm free! The world should tremble in fear!
Or rather, free until this Wednesday, when the next quiz is.
But you should all still tremble in fear! Just because!
Tonight, I plan on writing. Yes! That fabled thing that I do will actually happen! The partner is heading to the restaurant after some desperate pleading so I'll have a few hours free. I hope to finish the current chapter. (Yes, the "current" chapter that's been "current" for weeks and weeks now.) I ended with a character collapsing *don't roll your eyes everyone, it's better than vomit, yes?* so hope that means I can go back, reread a little, and then pick it up right away. I get to destroy things! Bwa-ha-ha-ha! And now with all the book promo stuff done for a moment (I have a signing on December 1st at the Binghamton U bookstore next) I hope that I can get the freaking book finished. *head-tilting smile*
A situation arose today: I'd been talking to a group about doing a talk/reading at one of their meetings and they'd suggested a few dates. I told them which date might work with my schedule, asked them to let me know . . . and heard nothing back from them for a few months. Today, I got an email asking to confirm I'd be at the meeting . . . but since I'd heard nothing from them, I'd already agreed to another event on the same day. I hate the fact that this happened. If I'd known they were still interested, I'd definitely have done a talk at their meeting. But I've already gotten a hotel room, paid registration fees, etc for the other event. So after a guilt-trip that lasted all afternoon, I sent an email apologizing about the confusion and stating that I already had other plans for that day. I'm hoping the group isn't ticked, but I'm not really certain what else I can do. I offered to reschedule. I guess I'll have to wait and see how they react to my email. I'm expecting . . . bad things.
And now, my Thanksgiving. The usual: I stayed at my mom's. She cooks a fantastic meal, with all the trimmings (in fact, far TOO MANY trimmings) and I stuffed myself senseless. I helped make a few things, like my famous artichoke dip. This is TO DIE FOR, but don't ask for the recipe, it's a closely guarded secret. I almost didn't share it with my partner, that's how secret it is. I also made whoopie pies from scratch. I tried a new filling recipe but decided I hated it. The cake portion was spectacular though, so that's a keeper. I'll go back to the buttercream filling I usually use. You could taste the Crisco in the new recipe. Blech! After the food, the family (me, my mom, my youngest brother and his wife) played a few games of Ticket To Ride and then we watched a movie. Another family tradition is to see a movie. This year it was the new Bond. We always go see the Bond movie if there's a new one out. This one was OK. Some really good sequences, but there was a definite lull toward the end and I found myself saying, "OK, where the hell are they going with this now and why don't they go there already?" Then they started it moving again and it finished up nicely. I like the rather sadistic ending. I can see Varis doing that, if she had guns. *grin* I'd see the movie at the theater if you're still iffy, because the new direction (back to the original direction really) is good and should be continued, but I would only see it once at the theater.
I do need the music though. I've heard that the cover song is not on the CD, which--if true--sucks. So we'll have to see what happens there.
Let's see . . . did I miss anything? Oh, the Madonna Confessions tour they showed on TV sucked as well. I watched maybe two songs and then said there must be something better on. It was too . . . video-ish, the way they edited it. And really nothing interesting in the dance department. I love the music, and listen to it. Alot. But there's no draw for me when it comes to the live performances and such.
Oh, and I took that 7 Deadly Sins quiz that's stampeding the LJ. I've seen it on too many people's LJ to credit anyone, but MY GOD! I'M EVIL! Look how high I scored on everything! And am I a lust-bucket or what! I haven't seen anyone score this high on so many of them at once. I am just a pit of sin. A pit!
That's why you all love me, yes?
Discover Your Sins - Click Here
PS--Perhaps the world really should tremble in fear. Hmm . . .
Or rather, free until this Wednesday, when the next quiz is.
But you should all still tremble in fear! Just because!
Tonight, I plan on writing. Yes! That fabled thing that I do will actually happen! The partner is heading to the restaurant after some desperate pleading so I'll have a few hours free. I hope to finish the current chapter. (Yes, the "current" chapter that's been "current" for weeks and weeks now.) I ended with a character collapsing *don't roll your eyes everyone, it's better than vomit, yes?* so hope that means I can go back, reread a little, and then pick it up right away. I get to destroy things! Bwa-ha-ha-ha! And now with all the book promo stuff done for a moment (I have a signing on December 1st at the Binghamton U bookstore next) I hope that I can get the freaking book finished. *head-tilting smile*
A situation arose today: I'd been talking to a group about doing a talk/reading at one of their meetings and they'd suggested a few dates. I told them which date might work with my schedule, asked them to let me know . . . and heard nothing back from them for a few months. Today, I got an email asking to confirm I'd be at the meeting . . . but since I'd heard nothing from them, I'd already agreed to another event on the same day. I hate the fact that this happened. If I'd known they were still interested, I'd definitely have done a talk at their meeting. But I've already gotten a hotel room, paid registration fees, etc for the other event. So after a guilt-trip that lasted all afternoon, I sent an email apologizing about the confusion and stating that I already had other plans for that day. I'm hoping the group isn't ticked, but I'm not really certain what else I can do. I offered to reschedule. I guess I'll have to wait and see how they react to my email. I'm expecting . . . bad things.
And now, my Thanksgiving. The usual: I stayed at my mom's. She cooks a fantastic meal, with all the trimmings (in fact, far TOO MANY trimmings) and I stuffed myself senseless. I helped make a few things, like my famous artichoke dip. This is TO DIE FOR, but don't ask for the recipe, it's a closely guarded secret. I almost didn't share it with my partner, that's how secret it is. I also made whoopie pies from scratch. I tried a new filling recipe but decided I hated it. The cake portion was spectacular though, so that's a keeper. I'll go back to the buttercream filling I usually use. You could taste the Crisco in the new recipe. Blech! After the food, the family (me, my mom, my youngest brother and his wife) played a few games of Ticket To Ride and then we watched a movie. Another family tradition is to see a movie. This year it was the new Bond. We always go see the Bond movie if there's a new one out. This one was OK. Some really good sequences, but there was a definite lull toward the end and I found myself saying, "OK, where the hell are they going with this now and why don't they go there already?" Then they started it moving again and it finished up nicely. I like the rather sadistic ending. I can see Varis doing that, if she had guns. *grin* I'd see the movie at the theater if you're still iffy, because the new direction (back to the original direction really) is good and should be continued, but I would only see it once at the theater.
I do need the music though. I've heard that the cover song is not on the CD, which--if true--sucks. So we'll have to see what happens there.
Let's see . . . did I miss anything? Oh, the Madonna Confessions tour they showed on TV sucked as well. I watched maybe two songs and then said there must be something better on. It was too . . . video-ish, the way they edited it. And really nothing interesting in the dance department. I love the music, and listen to it. Alot. But there's no draw for me when it comes to the live performances and such.
Oh, and I took that 7 Deadly Sins quiz that's stampeding the LJ. I've seen it on too many people's LJ to credit anyone, but MY GOD! I'M EVIL! Look how high I scored on everything! And am I a lust-bucket or what! I haven't seen anyone score this high on so many of them at once. I am just a pit of sin. A pit!
That's why you all love me, yes?
| Greed: | Medium | |
| Gluttony: | High | |
| Wrath: | Medium | |
| Sloth: | Medium | |
| Envy: | Medium | |
| Lust: | Very High | |
| Pride: | High |
Discover Your Sins - Click Here
PS--Perhaps the world really should tremble in fear. Hmm . . .
