Even More Updatery
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rolanniYes, that's me in the icon.
I. So far this week, we (or I, or Steve) have:
1. Filled out, photocopied and conveyed the refinance paperwork to the bank.
2. Had several phone calls with the loan officer, and the appraiser.
3. Exchanged several emails with Madame the Agent.
4. Received from the loan officer Even More Paperwork® to fill out.
5. Received from Madame the Agent the contracts referenced in I(3) above.
6. Gone to the day-job Every Single Day and done Actual Day-job Bidness. Go, me. I wanna gold star.
7. Continued SRM Publisher bidness-as-usual.
8. Attended a Library Trustees Meeting.
9. Wept, railed and swore that this book could not be written.
10. Finished picking out the seams, from which seven Good Chapters and True have been salvaged.
11. Written a chapter of Saltation.
12. Gotten Argent the Subaru inspected.
II. So far this week, we (or I, or Steve)have not:
1. Quit the day-job. Go, me. I wanna gold star.
2. Achieved Lasting Fame and Fortune.
3. Answered the several dozen emails in my inbox, wondering if Fledgling and/or Saltation has been reserved in my correspondent's name.
(PSA: This will go faster, guys, if, while you're waiting (and you will have to wait: we're in The Book On Deadline Comes Before Coffee Itself Mode), you scope out your PayPal receipts and/or your checkbook. I'm not being mean, but I am being realistic. And testy. OhMyYes, definitely testy.)
4. Read or filled out the second round of paperwork from the bank.
5. Signed the contracts referenced in I(3) above.
6. Purchased Binjali the Altima a new muffler, new brakes, new headlights OR new shock absorbers.
6. Gotten anywhere near enough sleep.
I. So far this week, we (or I, or Steve) have:
1. Filled out, photocopied and conveyed the refinance paperwork to the bank.
2. Had several phone calls with the loan officer, and the appraiser.
3. Exchanged several emails with Madame the Agent.
4. Received from the loan officer Even More Paperwork® to fill out.
5. Received from Madame the Agent the contracts referenced in I(3) above.
6. Gone to the day-job Every Single Day and done Actual Day-job Bidness. Go, me. I wanna gold star.
7. Continued SRM Publisher bidness-as-usual.
8. Attended a Library Trustees Meeting.
9. Wept, railed and swore that this book could not be written.
10. Finished picking out the seams, from which seven Good Chapters and True have been salvaged.
11. Written a chapter of Saltation.
12. Gotten Argent the Subaru inspected.
II. So far this week, we (or I, or Steve)have not:
1. Quit the day-job. Go, me. I wanna gold star.
2. Achieved Lasting Fame and Fortune.
3. Answered the several dozen emails in my inbox, wondering if Fledgling and/or Saltation has been reserved in my correspondent's name.
(PSA: This will go faster, guys, if, while you're waiting (and you will have to wait: we're in The Book On Deadline Comes Before Coffee Itself Mode), you scope out your PayPal receipts and/or your checkbook. I'm not being mean, but I am being realistic. And testy. OhMyYes, definitely testy.)
4. Read or filled out the second round of paperwork from the bank.
5. Signed the contracts referenced in I(3) above.
6. Purchased Binjali the Altima a new muffler, new brakes, new headlights OR new shock absorbers.
6. Gotten anywhere near enough sleep.
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Date: 2008-04-18 12:00 am (UTC)You deserve it. Also chocolate.
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Date: 2008-04-18 01:23 am (UTC)(Hell, they even look good here in town.)
Paperwork Hell
Date: 2008-04-18 01:38 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-04-18 01:48 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-04-18 02:44 am (UTC)As an aside -- how long does fame have to last to count as "lasting"? Inquiring minds...
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From:no subject
Date: 2008-04-18 03:06 am (UTC)Gold Stars and mufflers
Date: 2008-04-18 04:07 am (UTC)Also, chocolate, wine and fresh flowers for you humans and catnip for the felines who so generously loan us your talents.
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Date: 2008-04-18 04:49 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-04-18 09:55 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-04-18 12:58 pm (UTC)2. Authors who have their books recommended by "No, really you have got to go beg, borrow, or steal copies of their books!!" pause "Are you INSANE??" pause "Okay, you can read my copies, but only here and you have to wear gloves." and Parents who say, "Here, you are now old enough to read these." have already achieved Lasting Fame and Fortune for they shall Live Forever in the Hearts of Fans Everywhere.
3. I always assume that Authors who have not responded to emails are Busy. Never joggle the elbows of Busy Authors. Never. Standard Rules Apply.
4. ::sigh:: Paperwork. ::sigh::
5. ::sigh:: Paperwork. ::sigh::
6. ::sigh:: Car repair needed. ::sigh::
6. Sleep? What's sleep? And where can I get some?
E-mail responses
From: (Anonymous) - Date: 2008-04-18 08:47 pm (UTC) - ExpandRe: E-mail responses
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From:Gold Stars
Date: 2008-04-18 01:50 pm (UTC)Happy writing from seven chapters good and true.
Laura
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Date: 2008-04-18 02:31 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-04-18 03:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-04-18 08:49 pm (UTC)B. O'Brien