Happenings...

To the few who still visit here and often muse about my absence, I apologize.

I refinanced my house in order to pay off my credit cards and do some renovations. Much needed renovations. Oh, you have no idea how much these renovations are needed. I am about ready to rip out the carpet, toss it on the front lawn and set it alight. That useless little cupboard/drawer/piece of countertop crap thing next to the stove? Don't get me started. I've hated that thing since the day I moved in. I started ripping out the cupboards in the kitchen but had to stop when I couldn't get the frame out.

I am chomping at the bit, money burning a proverbial hole in my bank account ( all the while there doesn't seem to be a helluva lot of interest accumulating - funny how that works ). I have a safety net but am somewhat petrified of using any of it for fear that I will lose control. I am afraid to be without money and afraid to have it. What the hell is that about?

I did book a little getaway to celebrate my 40th Birthday, which is looming in the not-so-distant future. I am taking a few of my friends to Canmore/Banff for a few days. It's not much but it will be enjoyable, I'm sure. I also booked the time off work, much to the surprise of my Creative Director, who just reminded me that I still have a half day left from 2008 that I haven't used yet.

I have barely started my second novel and have realized that I need to send out another round of inquiries to agencies. I can write all the books I want but it really is preferable to actually have an agent and the possibility of publication.

So a lot of irons in the fire and not much in the way of results as of yet. I am doing my best to be patient.