Friday, February 13, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Book in a box
I should probably stop blogging about my book. It may just confuse you all. Yes, I really do change my mind about things every day. No more water, just two sections. Now the fun part of trying "final" revisions. Ack!
And though I am not supposed to think of it right now, I just can't decide on a title. I officially hate titles!
Also, I really want to make a book in a box. But this book I don't think belongs in a box. I think I may be making a lot of books this summer. They will be in boxes. How cute is that?
And though I am not supposed to think of it right now, I just can't decide on a title. I officially hate titles!
Also, I really want to make a book in a box. But this book I don't think belongs in a box. I think I may be making a lot of books this summer. They will be in boxes. How cute is that?
Monday, February 9, 2009
Wet, Sunny Weekend
I've found my weekends to be so trying lately, that it is best to summarize them.
Did not get my oil changed because I got caught up in school work and forgot it had to be done. There's always next weekend.
Finalized our plans for Valentine's Day.
Tried desperately to get my manuscript to tell me what kind of book it wanted to be. Finally decided on sections: Droplets, Puddles, Rivers, Flood, Fog, Dew, in that order. These may change if I change my title in the next week, but I like what they're doing so far. I just have to figure out if the right poems are in each section. Final ms due next week, so I'm a bit stressed out getting it "right."
Fought with InDesign to create my chapbook. Figured some things out, none of which will help me create the final book. I think I cheated on a lot of things and took the long way through certain tasks. The instructions were not helping, which was surprising as I've found them to be good in the past. This just means more studying before I start putting the real book together. This assignment is at least done. Or will be when I print it. Must find a really great paper to use.
Stayed home alone Friday night while John went out with friends. I did homework most of the evening. It was sad. Then I drank a glass of wine to unwind, which was also sad as I was still alone.
Feel asleep during Benny and Joon, which is so wrong I can't stand it. I missed a good hour of Johnny time. I woke up 15 mins from the end, 10 mins before John walked in the door. But in my defense, I had been doing school work for like 12 hours straight. So I was dead.
Got a virus on my pc, from who knows what. It didn't want to go away either. But it's better now.
Got a flat tire. Had to stay home from work today to take it to get fixed. Ended up having to get two new tires, since the flat was unrepairable. Need to get the other two replaced when I can afford it cause they're getting old.
Got mad at someone who I think has been lying to me. But of course, didn't tell that person I was upset.
Saw "He's just not that into you" with a friend. It was pretty cute. And in some instances, realistic. Ben Affleck's character was the one great man in there.
What I learned:
I will need 4 day weekends, not 3, in order to not cry each week from the stress/frustration of school.
While I am stressed, I really love my book and making it. I mean, I cried over my book not speaking to me, but then was utterly thrilled when I finalized my section titles. Does this say something odd about be loving stress? Maybe.
Did not get my oil changed because I got caught up in school work and forgot it had to be done. There's always next weekend.
Finalized our plans for Valentine's Day.
Tried desperately to get my manuscript to tell me what kind of book it wanted to be. Finally decided on sections: Droplets, Puddles, Rivers, Flood, Fog, Dew, in that order. These may change if I change my title in the next week, but I like what they're doing so far. I just have to figure out if the right poems are in each section. Final ms due next week, so I'm a bit stressed out getting it "right."
Fought with InDesign to create my chapbook. Figured some things out, none of which will help me create the final book. I think I cheated on a lot of things and took the long way through certain tasks. The instructions were not helping, which was surprising as I've found them to be good in the past. This just means more studying before I start putting the real book together. This assignment is at least done. Or will be when I print it. Must find a really great paper to use.
Stayed home alone Friday night while John went out with friends. I did homework most of the evening. It was sad. Then I drank a glass of wine to unwind, which was also sad as I was still alone.
Feel asleep during Benny and Joon, which is so wrong I can't stand it. I missed a good hour of Johnny time. I woke up 15 mins from the end, 10 mins before John walked in the door. But in my defense, I had been doing school work for like 12 hours straight. So I was dead.
Got a virus on my pc, from who knows what. It didn't want to go away either. But it's better now.
Got a flat tire. Had to stay home from work today to take it to get fixed. Ended up having to get two new tires, since the flat was unrepairable. Need to get the other two replaced when I can afford it cause they're getting old.
Got mad at someone who I think has been lying to me. But of course, didn't tell that person I was upset.
Saw "He's just not that into you" with a friend. It was pretty cute. And in some instances, realistic. Ben Affleck's character was the one great man in there.
What I learned:
I will need 4 day weekends, not 3, in order to not cry each week from the stress/frustration of school.
While I am stressed, I really love my book and making it. I mean, I cried over my book not speaking to me, but then was utterly thrilled when I finalized my section titles. Does this say something odd about be loving stress? Maybe.
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