It’s a wet, windy, Wednesday. This day was not made for umbrellas.
What is there to report? I still have five and a half boxes to unpack. Yep, I found one more. The last couple of days have been about trying to figure out where to put my writing desk. Initially, I had it in the living room but I realized that I have really gotten used to writing in my own room. I’m trying hard not to be so high maintenance. At the end of the day, I just want a quiet room to hear myself think.
Yesterday, I treated myself with a much needed massage. I didn’t realize how tight my neck and shoulders were until I was on the table. This is the first time in a long while that I have been flush enough to treat myself. So yay!! I’m sure my accountant would tsk-tsk at me with a pointed finger and all but I’m on a new self-care kick. See me roar!! Rawr!! And big thank you to Elise Constantine, masseuse extraordinaire...she's amazing!!
On another note, Friday I have writing group and I’m finally going to bring in my first chapter. I’m nervous and excited about it. Let’s see how it goes. Every time I think about it, I can feel my heart pound in my chest…yes, a little nervous indeed.
I also have a function to attend Friday night in Chelsea. I’m not really sure what will be appropriate wear …ergh…I’m going straight from work to writing group then straight to a cocktail-type party. Let’s see how I can finagle my way through those events, at least it’s not supposed to rain. I should knock on wood because with my luck it will pour. Hehehe.
My plan for tonight is to do some yoga/stretching, finish unpacking, spend some time on my novel (not necessarily in that order), read and drink lots of hot water with lemon. Yep, we don’t have cable or internet access at the moment so there is plenty to do with no media distractions. That’s all I’ve got for today.
Peace,
L~
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Moving Day!
OMG! If I never have to take down and build up another Ikea bookshelf, I’ll be so very grateful. It’s been a crazy weekend moving into my new digs with my sister. Every muscle in my body aches…so I am keeping the ibuprofen companies in business. Not to mention all the nicks, cardboard cuts, black-and blue bruises I’ve got up and down my arms and legs.
We managed to unpack most of the boxes yesterday. I’m down to the last four boxes and V is down to her last two. We definitely have to organize the living room and couple of the closets, since we were working on just getting the boxes unpacked. My sis is already threatening to throw out my couch. :-( I love that couch even if it is worn down and ready to be thrown out. Hehehe. Well for now it stays put.
My family helped out a great deal and for that I want to give them a big shout out!! Thank you!!
We won’t have cable or internet access until the 22nd. Bleck!! Who knew I was so addicted to technology. I’ve tried using WiFi to steal some airtime but everyone has their access on lockdown. WTH? I could always walk down to Starbies but I’m not in the mood to watch a streaming movie in a café quite yet.
Today is a mild but foggy day. I gotta tell you, it doesn’t even seem to matter that the day is so grey! I’m feeling really good about being in a new space, even if I am tired as all get out and despite our little bumps this weekend, living with my sister Vick will be fine. I say this now let’s see what these blog entries look like in a couple of months.
Tonight, I am going to finish unpacking the last of the boxes and start organizing my desk area and art supplies. I want to pitch my paintings. I just don’t really have a place to store them. Hmmm. I’ll have to think on that one. I’m sure I can come up with a solution. Oooo, I just got an inkling of an idea. I also need to make a list of what is missing from the apartment. *big yawn* My day has barely started but I’m too tired to get started.
I am hoping to find some time tonight to do a little writing and little stretching…not necessarily in that order. Let’s see how the day unfolds.
Peace,
Lily
All artwork, photos, and text © Copyright 2008-2011 Liliana Almendarez unless indicated otherwise. All Rights Reserved. Any downloading, copying or use of images on this website is strictly prohibited without express written consent by Liliana Almendarez.
We managed to unpack most of the boxes yesterday. I’m down to the last four boxes and V is down to her last two. We definitely have to organize the living room and couple of the closets, since we were working on just getting the boxes unpacked. My sis is already threatening to throw out my couch. :-( I love that couch even if it is worn down and ready to be thrown out. Hehehe. Well for now it stays put.
My family helped out a great deal and for that I want to give them a big shout out!! Thank you!!
We won’t have cable or internet access until the 22nd. Bleck!! Who knew I was so addicted to technology. I’ve tried using WiFi to steal some airtime but everyone has their access on lockdown. WTH? I could always walk down to Starbies but I’m not in the mood to watch a streaming movie in a café quite yet.
Today is a mild but foggy day. I gotta tell you, it doesn’t even seem to matter that the day is so grey! I’m feeling really good about being in a new space, even if I am tired as all get out and despite our little bumps this weekend, living with my sister Vick will be fine. I say this now let’s see what these blog entries look like in a couple of months.
Tonight, I am going to finish unpacking the last of the boxes and start organizing my desk area and art supplies. I want to pitch my paintings. I just don’t really have a place to store them. Hmmm. I’ll have to think on that one. I’m sure I can come up with a solution. Oooo, I just got an inkling of an idea. I also need to make a list of what is missing from the apartment. *big yawn* My day has barely started but I’m too tired to get started.
I am hoping to find some time tonight to do a little writing and little stretching…not necessarily in that order. Let’s see how the day unfolds.
Peace,
Lily
All artwork, photos, and text © Copyright 2008-2011 Liliana Almendarez unless indicated otherwise. All Rights Reserved. Any downloading, copying or use of images on this website is strictly prohibited without express written consent by Liliana Almendarez.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
A Good Chunk of Pages
I’ll start off by sharing that I didn’t do any writing on Tuesday night. I had some errands to run for this upcoming move on Saturday. Boogie down Bronx, here I come. I checked out the apartment and what will be my room and I’m both pleased and excited that it’s finally happening. There is nothing like feeling stuck in a holding pattern to put one in a grumpy mood. But I see light at the end of the tunnel and can’t wait to settle into my new digs.
Yesterday was another story altogether. It was a slow day at work so I managed to copyedit a couple of pages which had my wheels turning on the next section until I reached home. I was able to write up another 725 words on the novel. I filled in some of those spaces that I rushed through during my first draft. I still haven’t even reached the large section that I’m going to cut yet. So all that added text is crucial to getting this story to novel length. It’s all rolling along.
I think I’ll have a good chunk of pages to bring to my writing group on April 15th. We are gearing up to start up our meetings again after a four-week hiatus. I’m excited to show them this work. I’ve only allowed one person to take a look at my shitty first draft (first 10 pages) but that’s it. Eeek! Yes, a bit nervous but they are really very encouraging so I’m sure it’ll be fine.
Last bit, I wanted to give a shout out to those of you who have been lending your support during these past weeks. It’s such a motivator to know that folks are out there rooting for me. So a big thank you, I’m feeling the love and really appreciating it. *big cheesy smile*
Uhm yep, I think that’s all she wrote today. It’s a grey rainy Wednesday but life is good.
All artwork, photos, and text © Copyright 2008-2011 Liliana Almendarez unless indicated otherwise. All Rights Reserved. Any downloading, copying or use of images on this website is strictly prohibited without express written consent by Liliana Almendarez.
Yesterday was another story altogether. It was a slow day at work so I managed to copyedit a couple of pages which had my wheels turning on the next section until I reached home. I was able to write up another 725 words on the novel. I filled in some of those spaces that I rushed through during my first draft. I still haven’t even reached the large section that I’m going to cut yet. So all that added text is crucial to getting this story to novel length. It’s all rolling along.
I think I’ll have a good chunk of pages to bring to my writing group on April 15th. We are gearing up to start up our meetings again after a four-week hiatus. I’m excited to show them this work. I’ve only allowed one person to take a look at my shitty first draft (first 10 pages) but that’s it. Eeek! Yes, a bit nervous but they are really very encouraging so I’m sure it’ll be fine.
Last bit, I wanted to give a shout out to those of you who have been lending your support during these past weeks. It’s such a motivator to know that folks are out there rooting for me. So a big thank you, I’m feeling the love and really appreciating it. *big cheesy smile*
Uhm yep, I think that’s all she wrote today. It’s a grey rainy Wednesday but life is good.
All artwork, photos, and text © Copyright 2008-2011 Liliana Almendarez unless indicated otherwise. All Rights Reserved. Any downloading, copying or use of images on this website is strictly prohibited without express written consent by Liliana Almendarez.
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