I'm a good kid

[wednes]

Got called in to work 2 hours early today, so here I am. Like a good kid, I showed up. My only act of disobedience is that I'm wearing a T-shirt, which I never do at work. Of course now that I know people get fired for dress code violations, I should be more careful. I've seen people where T-shirts to work here though, so it's probably not that big a deal.

I've been acting as "floor monitor" lately. It's where you watch the calls coming in and make sure people are taking them. We have a great staff so it's an easy gig. I'm just impressed that they're letting me do it. Impressed with myself and my awesome job performance, I mean. ;-]

Around work, I'm actually known for my ability to not lose my cool with customers. Funny, because usually I'm known for saying any damn thing I want to customers and not giving a crap how they feel about it. I'm not sure yet which one I prefer.

Having my first dulcimer lesson in a week or so. I'm determined to find a musical insturment that I don't suck at. And since I eventually found a yarn art I could do after years of trying and failing, I'm confident that I'll find something that works for me. I've always wanted to be able to make a little music, but aside from a kazoo, music has always eluded me. Anyone remember when I built my own theremin out of a Mr Potato head and a kit? After years of trying, I can still only make space ship noises from 50's B movies. Not that that isn't crazy cool anyway...

Still working on book edits. My acknowledgements for Stabbing for Sadie are almost done. I'm trying really hard not to forget anyone, but I'm sure I will. Waiting to get my publicity pics back so the cover design guy can get going. Exciting, scary stuff.

Comments

[peteralway.livejournal.com]

Remember, if the dulcimer doesn't work out, there's always the ukulele.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

That's true.

I've been pricing dulcimers and dulcimer kits today online. It seems that you can drop a whole lotta money on one if you want to. I saw one with a dragon head carved into the scroll. It was awesome.

So yes, I'm quite stoked to try one out.

[peteralway.livejournal.com]

I'll bring at least three, so you can get a feel for the variations in sound and feel.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

That'll be swell.

[savidge.livejournal.com]

Having my first dulcimer lesson in a week or so

That's awesome. I wish you the best of luck.

I'm in the process of trying to teach myself banjo.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Cool.

and thanks!

Off topic....

[eroslane.livejournal.com]

moar funny pictures

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

Very, very nice.

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[eroslane.livejournal.com]

I simply cannot see a shark any longer and not think of you. :)

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

Awww...that's nice.