Oh, hai. So THIS is where I put that blog. I thought it was under the mattress, because that's where I put all my other important stuff, and my life savings. But no, it was out here collecting dust in the internet's tool shed.
Anyway, I have a good excuse - I really was, in fact, writing my NaNoWriMo novel. I have 11,000 words. I'm right on track, as long as November has 5 weeks.
November does have 5 weeks, doesn't it?
I've also been getting my ass handed to me at work. Both bosses are in Phoenixhopefully getting stricken with the Swine Flu and maybe some leprosygolfing, and the Ninja Office Manager is out with the flu.
Though she very kindly diseased every surface in the building before we bullied her into seeing the doctor. Thanks, ever so much. Cue my obsessive handwashing and love affair with bleach.
And someone else is sick and the shop foreman's father passed away. It's not that big of a company, so like 40% of the staff is missing. Guess who gets to pick up the slack?
On an unrelated note, I find it fascinating that I can do 90% of my boss' job in his absence. Yet he could probably do about a quarter of mine if I were MIA. How does that work, exactly?
On yet another unrelated note, I've been feeling a lot of rage lately. Mostly between the hours of 8 and 5, though occasionally it lingers as late as 8pm.
On yet another unrelated note, it's 8pm. I'm having a glass of wine.
I seem to gather more followers when I don't post than when I do. I'm...not sure how to take that.
Oh, no, wait. I lost one just now. Phew. That makes me feel better.
I had a session with Trainer Lady today. She usually focusses on stretches and rehabilitating my gimpy back, but today I made the mistake of saying that my back has actually been feeling pretty good. So she worked me out really hard and then gave me homework.
This is totally not what I signed up for.
I guess if I was paying her to enable my alcoholism and feed me chocolate, I'd...make a really awesome personal trainer myself.
So you're probably dying to know what my novel is about, right? It's just a silly little romantic piece of fluff. I know, because I seem like I have such a strong romantic streak, right?
Although I had to change my character's names from Emily and Eddie because Anymommy stole those.
Just kidding. My romance novel characters are named Crystal Dawn and Blake Stone, like sensible romance novel characters should be.
I haven't checked my Google searches in a while. They're just...too weird. Also, there seem to be an alarming amount of people who really do believe the h1n1 vaccine will turn them into zombies.
(Sidebar: I freaked out after the Office Ninja got the flu and sent hubby down to the
But for whatever reason I looked at them today, and I must share this one with you, because it is just plain wrong: "caillou's mom porn"
So very, very wrong.
I bet you've always wondered what a shaved bear looks like, huh?
Anyway, I'm off to procrastinate my novel again. I promise to post something between now and next Tuesday. Maybe. If the h1n1 zombies don't get me.
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I love your character names! I could picture the romantic dialogue:
Crystal: "Why Mr. Stone, you are hard as a rock!" hehe
It sucks when you basically run a business and the boss is just a clueless fool, yet he gets all of the perks.
I promised myself that I'll get on that NaNoWriMo today.. guess what?? "today" never actually came:P ... maybe today:)
Oh and the swine flu shot turning people into zombies... I'd pay to see that with popcorn on the house:):):)
Happy Tuesday!
* my RTT is up too! Yaaaaaay:)
I loved the line about your lingering rage. That definitely needs to go into the novel. Perhaps Crystal could channel her anger into a super-hawt sex scene outdoors, in a torrential downpour, while the thunder rolls and lightening crashes around her and her lover rolling around in the mud...
*pant, pant*
Hmmm. Maybe I should've done the novel-thing this month, too! ;-)
Happy noveling!
And I heard that it isn't the swine flu that turns people into zombies...it's the common COLD.
I can do 90% of my bosses job in her absence yet she reminds me...you're lucky, you don't know what it's like...
what?
to get paid your money for doing your job?
heh
You're back and you're full of rage and romance...very interesting.
Whoa! Bald bears look like the chupacabra.
11,000 words - woo hoo, congrats. The bloggy world forgives you.
And ew on Calliou's mom.
I love how we could rule the world at work if we were in charge so to speak but no one could even find a post it if we went missing. Its a nice power trip at any rate.
Trainer lady sounds kinda mean. Are you sure you picked the right kind? I prefer the ones who just tell me what I want to hear.
Happy RTT!
Ew on Caillou's Mom! Invest in some Lysol for the office and at home. They hired you, so that you could do his job and he could go golfing (smart right). Good luck on the novel!
11,000 words sounds pretty damn good to me!
I'm too scared to check out the shaved bear.
Caillou's mom?! That's just wrong!
I actuall took Lysol spray with us to the playground the other day and sprayed some surfaces before I let the kiddos touch them...yeah, I guess I've become that mom...
i would feel really sad for those bears if i wasn't completely fucking grossed out by them. oh my god.
11,000 words is awesome!
Bears aren't very 'cute' when they're bald, are they?
Happy RTT! :)
I hate those crazy busy times at work when there are a ton of people out for whatever reason.
You still managed 11,000 words which is amazing.
My rage is inversely proportionate to the amount of alcohol consumed.
Less alcohol - more rage.
More alcohol - less rage.
I think we both see that I should probably maintain a day-long buzz, unfortunately some people around me would frown upon that.
I love your characters and can't wait to read your novel. It's seems so steamy already.
Stay a-waaay from the zombies.
I was afraid to click the "shaved bear" link owing to its proximity to the "caillou's mom porn."
Yes, I capitulated and signed a release form to have my 14-year-old vaccinated this week at school. You're right - vaccination vs. watching child on ventilator. No contest.
Are any members going to get freed from their denim prisons?
And I'm out. :-)
Perfect romance novel names. Way better than Emily and Eddie. I'll go with 5 weeks in November.
Saw the picture of the naked bear and it creeped me out. Good thing they usually are all covered with fur. Bet the other bears make fun of it.
Wow I feel the office angst for you. That part of my life I don't miss: bosses I should be bossing.
Good luck with your job.
Poor bear, he looks so werewolfy without his hair. Not a good look.
Ew, on the bear thing. 11,000 words is nothing to sneeze at! Good job, Jackie Collins.
I'm laughing at the whole work/boss gone/sick co-worker/the unmom takes over/rage. Sorry! You probably don't want me to laugh at that part.
Great job on the 1,000 words! Very impressive. Maybe you write better under pressure!
I hope you dodge the illness and everyone comes back soon (except the bosses, they can stay away for a while). I have to say, bald bears look disturbingly like werewolves.
Thanks for the bear porn. Made my day.
I'd swear the last time I checked in you were Lysoling the office ninja, too. Is this woman sick a lot? Ewww.
Oh, and Caillou? Just not right.
I'm at 11,000 words too. I'd look you up to be my buddy, but I cannot figure out how to do that...
Wishing you the best nano the next three weeks!
11,000 words. Nice. I already dropped out. I, too, was going to try out the whole Romance thing....a genre I've never touched in terms of writing.
Between working, teaching, attending committees, and mommyhood, I decided something had to go....NaNoWriMo. But I have strong hopes for next year! Good luck.
Caillou's mom porn? Well, I don't think they've ever said what Caillou's mom did before Caillou.
Always get a kick out of reading the way your mind wanders. Naked bears--euww!
But wine makes it all better.
love your blog ;)
I am so glad to hear other people don't post on a regular basis! Sorry I accidentally linked up to last week's thoughts, too. I hit tab and instead of tabbing to the url field, I tabbed to your last post and just kept typing - oops! Sorry! Can't wait to read your novel!!! Sounds deelishous!
This was my first time with Random Tuesday Thoughts and it was SO much fun. I actually feel better just by getting it all out...very theraputic! Thanks so much and I look forward to it again next week.
www.twin-spiration.com
"On an unrelated note, I find it fascinating that I can do 90% of my boss' job in his absence. Yet he could probably do about a quarter of mine if I were MIA. How does that work, exactly?"
I was thinking that actually relates to my husband, although a quarter is hugely generous and he's totally not the boss of me.
Procrastination really is the best hobby.
Wine is the best medicine for rage
I like to cure my rage with wine, chocolate... or just running away.. ha ha
There is nothing wrong with wine at 8pm.
And it would be kind of cool if the H1N1 vax did turn people into zombies. Wouldn't it? I think so.
I love your comment about you being able to do 90% of your boss's job, but him only being able to do next-to-nothing of yours. I think that's how the working world works-- you move up, and forget how to be useful!
~Elizabeth
http://confessionsfromaworkingmom.blogspot.com
OMG! The poor bear looks like a giant rat. Kind of cute though.
No, sorry only 4 weeks in Novemeber.lol Hey 11,000 words that is a lot. GO GIRL!
Seriously, hope you don't end up sick. Make a cross and walk around everyone sick to keep them away or use garlic like the vampires. Silver bullets might work as well only if they ask to be put out of their misery.
Kudos on the writing effort, I'll be watching! And Caillou...who knew!
I don't have character names for my book, but I have a title. It's "Heads or Tails" and it's about a straight woman and a gay man going after the same guy (who's metro lol)
You wait until 8 to drink? I start at 7! Does that make me an alcoholic?
And at least you don't celebrate getting to 200 followers only to have one unfollow. What is that?
I started following you because I felt so sad for you having an odd number of followers. Odd numbers bother me. I only have like 60 followers-feel free to send 300 my way!!
That naked bear made me feel really gross. I want to shower...or something. I don't even know how to feel clean again. Someone should knit that bear a sweater.
good job on the word count! i have about 500. FAIL. i think november only has four weeks, give or take a couple days.
It sounds like the wine would be handy well before 8pm!
Good luck with the novel. We'll be waiting for you here betwixt the mattress & box springs.
Congrats on the novel, Keely!
Totally understand on the H1N1 vax. As of now mine aren't getting it but if Hub came home & said otherwise, or there were circumstances like you had, they'd def be in line themselves.
I've missed you - welcome back!
I'd be feeling rage too if I was doing two jobs at once.
Good luck (and keep washing your hands).
Happy Random Tuesday - thanks for the excuse to mindlessly rant. Love you for that! Good luck on the novel!!!!!
I loved linking up this week, it's been awhile and I'm happy to be back...this week anyway :)
You wait till 8 to have wine. Have you considered lunchtime? Might help ;)
The bald bears are kinda scary, but at least they're not moving into my house.
I'm still laughing about Calliou. And, it sounds like you should be the boss.
cringing at calliou...nice progress on the novel...i like the names...and of course otin's comment gave me a chuckle...
Oh here it is... On a Wednesday morning from where I am... :D I think you're right, it's the crazy time zones that get me every week!
Oh yay! 11,000 words already! :) I can't wait to read your novel... :)
I need a glass of wine too, and it's only 12:13 noon where I am.. Ha!
Really? A romance novel? I was expecting something with ninjas and zombies and stuff... :D
It's great that you had X immunized, it's better to be safe than sorry...
caillou's mom porn?? People get weirder everyday!
Happy Tuesday (Wednesday for me) Keely! :)
And I just bet you are paid about 1/2 or so of what the boss gets and he has not clue what you do. :) Thanks for smile, even if it was at the cost of sanity!
Lisa
LMAO. You kill me. I love it.
Caillou's mom porn - way to weird for words.
Wait...you mean you don't have your Zombie Survival Guide and Zombie Survival kit at the ready?
Glad I'm not the only one.
omg those poor bears .. that is sad. and disturbing.
I'm glad to see not much has changed since I've been "away". You're still as funny and charming as ever, lol!
I'm with you on the ability to be an "alcoholic enabler" trainer. We could start our own business!
loved the line about your lingering rage. Work from home India
You are too funny... and why can't I comment on your next post? Jeez, I had something profound to tell you, but since I can't leave a comment there, how can I tell you? Not that I'd leave it on this post, because it's totally unrelated...
I have issues, I'm aware of this.... but I do like your description of what being fit means! Good job!
be careful my crap boss whos job i did 90 percent of sabotaged me when the CEO figured out I was doing all the work. told him to stick it and walked out. best and scariest thing i've done in my career like.
Calliou mom porn, oh not before bedtime please... eeew..
Shite. I accidentaly linked up on this one again. I need to get off the crack. Again... : )
I hope you feel better. That tattoo sight is both hilarious and frightening all at the same time. Thanks for the laugh.
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