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athersgeoWell. I swear I was going to do a real update earlier in the week, and now it's Friday and I still haven't done one...
The last couple of weeks have been ridiculously crazy, one way or another. Work's been nuts (the boss has been on vacation this week, but so far *touch wood* the only thing that's happened of any real note is that one of our customers has further demonstrated that they are a complete moron - which makes a very pleasant change, all things considered!) and I've been busy around home as well.
My current OU course is winding down now. The last TMA went in last weekend [late - oops] and there's just the revision module and then the exam to go. Ulp. I haven't sat a proper accademic-type exam in nearly 10 years; I haven't sat an exam where I was expected to write essays in nearing 15! Why yes, I AM feeling a touch of panic and paranoia about this.
In other OU news, though, I have signed up for my next course. This one's only going to be a 10 pointer - about the development of cities in history - which should tide me over to next February. Between now and then, though, I need to decide what my next big course is going to be, whether I do a second one about classical civilisation (this one would be strictly about Rome, this time, though, AND scarily enough, be level 3) or whether I do the mandatory level 2 history course. Registration for them closes in December, by which time I SHOULD have my mark back from my current course. That'll tell me more...
Then there's been my writing which has been kicking my arse lately. There just *AREN'T* enough hours in the day for me to get it all down, and yet my brain is still in utter hyperdrive about Buddy's Song. [You have no idea how pleased I was yesterday to get a bunny nibble AND follow through on something that wasn't even remotely connected to Buddy's Song!] I think I now have three trilogies planned out; the plotting for all three is getting tighter and tighter; I know exactly what happens, when it happens, how it happens and to whom...and I just want to get it out of my head. Now. Preferably sooner.
Times like this, I really wish certain cyberpunk ideals and concepts actually existed and I could just jack my brain directly into the computer and be done with it!
Here's the real kicker, though. Given this current state of hyperdrive, you'd THINK, therefore, that the last two weeks would have seen me be really, REALLY productive. But no. I have, at least, managed to finish part 1 of What it Takes [note to self: Next time, do NOT pick a title that's really close to the title of one of your existing stories; it'll save you a bunch of confusion], though it needs a spot of editing and it doesn't hang together QUITE how I want it to yet. [Why yes, I would be a perfectionist] Unfortunately, that's as far as that story's got. Meanwhile, I've been busily scrawing away at snippets of other stories...I have nearly 50 pages of snippets.
Oh to write in a linear fashion. I might drive myself a little less nuts that way.
And then there's the fact that this is gathering weekend. And I just can't help but think this is the wrong weekend for me! Given all of the above, I feel as if I've been rushing around like a maniac and there's a tonne of stuff that needs doing at home, and it's all going to get put off for another week because of being away this weekend.
Don't get me wrong: I'm very much looking forward to going to the gather (only six hours until I can leave!) and I know that I'll have a wonderful time when I get there, but it means I shall be coming back on Sunday evening to a computer desk I can't see and a bedroom floor I can't see and a small pile of Mind Body Spirit that needs filing and all the little chores that I tend to put off during the week.
So, that's been my week.
Lastly, since there's still some of my lyrics that need guessing, I'm going to add an extra line from the songs that've been un guessed so far. Answers on Sunday!
Original post here
The lyric I initially quoted is in italics; the new line is then below.
1.It ain't all for nothing/life ain't written in the sand
And salvation caught the last train out tonight - he lost a hell of a fight.
2.So sorry, I never meant to break your heart
Do you remember dawn escapes from moon-washed college halls
4. Talking to yourself/And nobody's home
With all the changing seasons of my life/Maybe I'll get it right next time
5. Hello me, it's me again
It gives me a migrane headache sinking down to my level
6. But there's got to be an opening/Somewhere here in front of me/Through this maze of ugliness and greed
Well this place is old/Feels just like a beat up truck/I turn the engine but the engine doesn't turn
7. Little darling close your eyes/You know there'll be no compromising
Anywhere you go, you know I'll still be waiting
12. I don't need an education/I learned all I need from you
Somebody get me out of here/I'm tearing at myself/Nobody gives a damn about me or anybody else
13. But it ain't a sin to drink when you're suffering
So if the road of sin is the one I'm taking/I ain't gonna stray
20. If we could see tomorrow/What of your plans
And when you're in need of someone/My arms won't deny you
The last couple of weeks have been ridiculously crazy, one way or another. Work's been nuts (the boss has been on vacation this week, but so far *touch wood* the only thing that's happened of any real note is that one of our customers has further demonstrated that they are a complete moron - which makes a very pleasant change, all things considered!) and I've been busy around home as well.
My current OU course is winding down now. The last TMA went in last weekend [late - oops] and there's just the revision module and then the exam to go. Ulp. I haven't sat a proper accademic-type exam in nearly 10 years; I haven't sat an exam where I was expected to write essays in nearing 15! Why yes, I AM feeling a touch of panic and paranoia about this.
In other OU news, though, I have signed up for my next course. This one's only going to be a 10 pointer - about the development of cities in history - which should tide me over to next February. Between now and then, though, I need to decide what my next big course is going to be, whether I do a second one about classical civilisation (this one would be strictly about Rome, this time, though, AND scarily enough, be level 3) or whether I do the mandatory level 2 history course. Registration for them closes in December, by which time I SHOULD have my mark back from my current course. That'll tell me more...
Then there's been my writing which has been kicking my arse lately. There just *AREN'T* enough hours in the day for me to get it all down, and yet my brain is still in utter hyperdrive about Buddy's Song. [You have no idea how pleased I was yesterday to get a bunny nibble AND follow through on something that wasn't even remotely connected to Buddy's Song!] I think I now have three trilogies planned out; the plotting for all three is getting tighter and tighter; I know exactly what happens, when it happens, how it happens and to whom...and I just want to get it out of my head. Now. Preferably sooner.
Times like this, I really wish certain cyberpunk ideals and concepts actually existed and I could just jack my brain directly into the computer and be done with it!
Here's the real kicker, though. Given this current state of hyperdrive, you'd THINK, therefore, that the last two weeks would have seen me be really, REALLY productive. But no. I have, at least, managed to finish part 1 of What it Takes [note to self: Next time, do NOT pick a title that's really close to the title of one of your existing stories; it'll save you a bunch of confusion], though it needs a spot of editing and it doesn't hang together QUITE how I want it to yet. [Why yes, I would be a perfectionist] Unfortunately, that's as far as that story's got. Meanwhile, I've been busily scrawing away at snippets of other stories...I have nearly 50 pages of snippets.
Oh to write in a linear fashion. I might drive myself a little less nuts that way.
And then there's the fact that this is gathering weekend. And I just can't help but think this is the wrong weekend for me! Given all of the above, I feel as if I've been rushing around like a maniac and there's a tonne of stuff that needs doing at home, and it's all going to get put off for another week because of being away this weekend.
Don't get me wrong: I'm very much looking forward to going to the gather (only six hours until I can leave!) and I know that I'll have a wonderful time when I get there, but it means I shall be coming back on Sunday evening to a computer desk I can't see and a bedroom floor I can't see and a small pile of Mind Body Spirit that needs filing and all the little chores that I tend to put off during the week.
So, that's been my week.
Lastly, since there's still some of my lyrics that need guessing, I'm going to add an extra line from the songs that've been un guessed so far. Answers on Sunday!
Original post here
The lyric I initially quoted is in italics; the new line is then below.
1.
And salvation caught the last train out tonight - he lost a hell of a fight.
2.
Do you remember dawn escapes from moon-washed college halls
4. Talking to yourself/And nobody's home
With all the changing seasons of my life/Maybe I'll get it right next time
5. Hello me, it's me again
It gives me a migrane headache sinking down to my level
6. But there's got to be an opening/Somewhere here in front of me/Through this maze of ugliness and greed
Well this place is old/Feels just like a beat up truck/I turn the engine but the engine doesn't turn
7. Little darling close your eyes/You know there'll be no compromising
Anywhere you go, you know I'll still be waiting
12. I don't need an education/I learned all I need from you
Somebody get me out of here/I'm tearing at myself/Nobody gives a damn about me or anybody else
13. But it ain't a sin to drink when you're suffering
So if the road of sin is the one I'm taking/I ain't gonna stray
20. If we could see tomorrow/What of your plans
And when you're in need of someone/My arms won't deny you
(no subject)
Date: 2006-09-08 10:32 am (UTC)It will be lovely to see you, so I'm glad you're coming even though it's not the best weekend.
Not long to go now *bounce*
(no subject)
Date: 2006-09-08 11:11 am (UTC)It'll be great to see you, and everyone - and though it's not the best weekend, even when it hit me it wasn't going to be ideal (which was earlier in the week) I thought "bugger it not being ideal; I want to see people!" so... *grins*
And roll on 5pm!
(no subject)
Date: 2006-09-08 11:32 am (UTC)Current plan is still that I'm driving myself this afternoon, btw.
(no subject)
Date: 2006-09-08 11:39 am (UTC)Though, if things do need to change, just give me a ring :)
*hugs*
(no subject)
Date: 2006-09-08 11:46 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2006-09-08 10:43 am (UTC)Have fun at the gather. Ther *might* be a finished Matt torture for you when you're back ;).
(no subject)
Date: 2006-09-08 11:06 am (UTC)And I shall definitely have fun - and I'll be looking forward to seeing the completed Matt torture ;) *grin*
Have a good weekend *smooch*
(no subject)
Date: 2006-09-08 12:15 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2006-09-08 12:27 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2006-09-08 03:14 pm (UTC)And thank you for this week's CS offering. Yours are always particularly welcome. :)
(no subject)
Date: 2006-09-08 03:52 pm (UTC)Hope your weekend is nice and relaxing