My feet are so damn warm and cozy...

[wednes]

For you see, I am wearing these kick-ass Brian Griffin slippers that I got as a gifty from K and N. They are quite funny in their puffiness and are a joy to behold and wear.

I tried out my new mixer yesterday. Guess what? It mixes things. Really well.
So all you local types are in luck. My cookie supply was running low but now that it will be so easy, I'm doing 3 more batches along with the baklava I already planned to make for some whiny vegan-boy who also enjoys sweets. ;-P So it'll be a big baking party around here once again this week. Choco-peanut butter chip cookies, jam thumbprints, and oatmeal w/butterscotch chips. Mmmmm. I might even do more pastries if I get ambitious, or bored.

Right now I'm finally hearing the new Fiona Apple: Extraordinary Machine, which is pretty good. So far there's one song I don't like and a few I like very much. Earlier, I was watching Tales from the Crypt. So Kassy and Dustin made my day without even being around. So thanks to them!

H's Grandmother, who likes me to call her "Gramma" is sending us some sheets soon. That'll be cool. Plus she and her hubby were reportedly delighted to get our box of cookies and "darling" picture of us. I can't remember the last time anyone said a picture of me was "darling" but it's probably around the same time I knew an old lady I called "Gramma". I must say, H's family is pretty cool.

So, the NaNoWriYe is starting soon. Even though I've only been neglecting my new novel for a month, it feels like it's been a year. I hope I don't have too much trouble getting back into it. I figure it shouldn't take more than a month to finish this draft, then I can take a month off to edit. At that point, I will likely pass the second draft to Nate to edit for nitpicky continuity things I always miss and he is great at finding. That will free me up to work on something else. And of course I have tons of swell ideas brewing; in addition to the two partial novels I can always get back to.
Of course I do hope to be back to work soon. I'm hoping Comcast will call me to work customer service for them. I really, really need a new laptop. My E key is sticking, which should be horrifying even to those of you who have never read Misery. Plus I really want to upgrade some things.
< / complainfulness >

Comments

[kindofblue328.livejournal.com]

So, that's what's up, huh? LMAO It's very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

Whiny vegan-boy who also enjoys sweets (you forgot Hardcore!)

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I can always stand to add new things to my repertoire. Vegan baklava will be a fun variation of my usual variation (I do lemon rolled baklava already so it's not as traditional but much easier as far as prep time).

And of course, I am happy to accomodate your needs.

[anathon.livejournal.com]

What a nice person to accomodate like that.

[skryche.livejournal.com]

You know you can just plug in an external keyboard to most laptops, right? Plus, it's better ergonomic-wise.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure if I can do that with mine or not, since it's a 1999 ibook...which is pretty old. But I can certainly check into it when my main computing buddy gets back in town.

There are other reasons I need a new laptop, of course. But that would solve my short term issues. Although just pounding on this E key is slowly snapping it into shape.

[skryche.livejournal.com]

I bet anything you can. Like, ANYTHING.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

*ponders*

Okay, I can't think of anything funny to say here, so I'll just say thanks!

[cmdavi-70.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty certain I RSVP'd already, but to reiterate, I plan to be present this Saturday evening.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

You did. But it never hurts to remind me.

I look forward to it.