Somepuppies LOVE the snowpocalypse! :) And other yacking.

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We got just a little bit of the big wintry storm early this morning here in North Texas, but it was enough to shut down the city. Both kids' universities were closed, though my daughter spent the night at a friend's. She called this morning, upset and freaked out--she was trying to get home, and got the car stuck in ice. *sigh* Fortunately lotsa boys came to her rescue and they got her out--she should've been home in 15 minutes, but with all the road closings and general mess it took her almost two hours. No sanding, no salting, the city's solution was to just close roads. Oh, Texas!

OH LOL all the universities around are closed again. TCU, TCC, UTA, North Texas...which means all the regular schools will be too. WE CANNOT COPE! WE JUST CANNOT COPE! I am laughing. Oh man. Oh, Texas!

So, the job hunt continues. Not much to report there, not at all. We're doing okay though...bills for Feb are paid in full, and there's still enough in the bank not to panic yet. I really rather not spend that on bills and general living--I kinda want to go see cruentum, you know? I miss him terrible-fierce, and we're about to hit the one-year mark since we saw each other last. This is the longest stretch we've gone, and we don't like it. Not at all. Today was his first day at his new job and it was okay but rough too, yeah, new job blues, the new kid on the block, etc. -- the joys of starting any new job, but compounded with it being in a different country makes it tougher, I think. He really has done amazing, though. You bet I am proud of my baby. :)

I signed up to beta for paperlegends. I'll be tending to a couple of others already, but I do love beta'ing, and so many are asking for help. It makes me happy and feel positive to do things for others, especially after a terrible January of blueness. I need it. I got really, really depressed--almost 15 years associated with the railroad, poof. Gone. Yes it does help tremendously that everyone I cared about is also gone, but you bet I am in mourning. It is so damn sad. Sigh. I hope I can find another job I care about as much, but I don't know if I will. For about 8 years there, things were beautiful, and the thought of leaving? Oh hell no. And then.... *throws hands up* And then.

Still waiting to hear from my publisher, argh. I WANT WORD! Like, NOW. That would be nice. LOL. My editor promised to get to the ms as soon as possible but I do have to wait my turn. OMG I nearly spelled that 'tern'. LOL. January, was too frozen brain-wise and heart-wise to start anything new, but everyone keeps telling me I *am* allowed to have some fun, so I'm working on a couple of new stories. One is for Loose-Id, and the other is my first serious stab at the not-urban (but rustic!) fantasy genre. My writing group is hugely supportive (and whip-crackery!) so I'm optimistic about it going well. The new fic for my publisher is SPLASH PAGE (title via the marvelous amand_r and yes Mander I swiped it from Blue!), and boy do I have alot to learn about the comics world. FUN research though! Very fun. :)

Got my computer back from the shop, it works great, stays way cool and comfy but the fan! It is louder! My computer would be terrible at hide and seek! The CPU is staying quite cool so I guess I should not complain, but anyone have any thoughts about fans, holler.

And now to go figure out two guys' names for my new story. Maybe if I start working on this, I'll stop angsting over hearing re: my other ms. *bites nails*

I leave you with PUPPIES! Happy huskies in the 'snow.' Yes, that is all we got. Oh, Texas!

Comments

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

Happy dogs!

[blue-fjords.livejournal.com]

Ha, Texas is almost as bad as DC!

I want your publisher to get back to you soon, too. And give you lotsa money.

Stay safe and warm, c!!

[momebie.livejournal.com]

It's snowed once in my home town during my life time. We got maybe half an inch of snow and non of it stuck, because the ground was too warm, but EVERYONE FREAKED OUT. As jealous as I am of the fact that EVERY OTHER OFFICE IN MY COMPANY closed earlier and half of them won't be open tomorrow, I know everyone in Orlando would DIE.

Love your face. Got your e-mail. Haven't had the chance to look at the link in depth! ♥

[kel-reiley.livejournal.com]

there is more snow than that on my window sill right now!

AWW PUPPIES! YOU CAN COME STAY WITH ME!

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

Why can't Texas cope with the snow? Is it too much and the country is lazy, or are you just not used to snow at all? Because what I see on that pic isn't that much. ;-)

It's so understandable that you are mourning - 15 years in one job and company are a lot, and you need to say goodbye to that identity.

Yay for fun writing and beta-reading. I'm still stuck with my recent story, and wait for my betas to get back at me with good questions so that I can worm my way into the second part. Which is ... emotional kink. What was I thinking?

[stargazer60.livejournal.com]

I'm sure the doggies loved the snow!

There are idiots everywhere when it snows!!! I wish I could look out my window and only see as much as you have. But....there are points north of me where it is MUCH WORSE...so I am thankful for that!!

I hope you hear from your publisher soon!!!

[fictional-one.livejournal.com]

LOL. Texas isn't the only state to react to snow in such a fashion. I should know, I've driven through all of them. Right now it is actually sunny here in Washington, so a big "thank you" to the rest of the country for stealing our clouds for a bit.

Super Secret Message: Perhaps the sunshine is an omen. *giggle*

[velvetcure.livejournal.com]

oh heck, even in canada everyone has a little panic attack over the first snow of the year. the drivers anyway, all of a sudden there is some white stuff and everyone drives either very, very, very slow or crazy-super-fast as if they can drive faster than weather can happen. LOL.
granted, it's one day and then we get over it.

but at least our puppies are happy! sam has been frolicking in the snow all day. he wants out every five minutes. haha. dogs are great.

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