Wow, I must have been having a lot of fun for the past few months, because I cannot believe I haven’t posted anything new since–what was that, July? Egad.

Yes, the time has flown–I just wish I could remember what I was doing that was so much fun it kept me from blogging all this time. On the other hand, maybe it’s better that I can’t–it probably wasn’t that much fun.

So, it’s the shiny New Year, which means it’s get-back-on-track time (again). I wouldn’t necessarily use the word “resolution”, but I do seem to get a firmer sense of resolve around this time every year–equal parts guilt and shame over not having accomplished more than I did the previous year, I suspect.

What’s on the docket for this year? Well, other than trying to get rid of my “writer’s butt” (if you’re a writer, you know what I’m talkin’ ’bout), right now, I’m updating my blog, so I can check that off my list (yes, I actually did write that one down). I spent the morning working on an article for a newsletter; spent the early afternoon in a Webinar about how to get an agent (yes, I’m still looking); and I just finished working on a writing grant-proposal (note the hyphen there–I do write grant proposals, but this is a grant for writing. Kind of confusing, I know.)

And then, of course, there is my annual “Will-she-or-won’t-she-finally-be-accepted-to-grad-school?” drama coming up in the next month or so. You’d think I would’ve given up by now, but what can I say, I’m a masochist. I worked up new samples, secured a couple of new letters of recommendation, deleted the “Excuses for my Poor Math Grades” essay and got it in just barely by the deadline (along with, she said indignantly, the greatly increased application fee). I think you should get a refund of the fee if they reject you more than once.

As for longer-range plans, I am finally beginning my search for a “real” job. Since I’ve apparently never held one of those (teaching didn’t count, I guess), I assume that that means doing something I hate for a minumum of 6-8 hours every day; probably having to drive at least an hour each day for the pleasure of doing it; and the thrill of coming home at the end of each day tired, crabby, and unfulfilled–at least, that’s what I’ve heard. Oh, and no Social Security benefits when I retire because the Baby Boomers will use them all up. (I’ve heard that, too.) Can’t wait!

Oh, come on, you folks who know me know me better than to think I’m a Debbie Downer like that–I’m just pulling your legs with all that Bad Attitude stuff. I’m actually kind of looking forward to working outside of the house again (“kind of”–I’m all about hedging my bets). After a few months of reporting to work in pajamas, you start to feel a bit slovenly (even though I just got some really sweet new pajamas for Christmas.)

So, that’s my docket for now. How will that affect my writing? Well, I’ll still do it–it’ll just take a little longer to get to stuff (says she who took 6 months to get around to updating her blog.)

If you really like me, you’ll wait…

See you in June!

Just kidding.