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I'm on deadline

Captain's Log, Stardate 06.23.2010

In case any of you were wondering why I haven't posted regularly for the past month or two, I'm on deadline. My email Inbox has 800 messages, I haven't checked most of my email loops in forever, and my house has accumulated tumbleweeds of dog hair and cat-sized dust bunnies. (It was a choice between exercise and cleaning house, so I was selfish and chose me. :)

I've even reduced the number of days per week that I cook for Captain Caffeine, who has taken it all like a trooper. Although I think he's on deadline at work, too, so we've been accommodating to each other.

Right now I'm going to a couple writing conferences, which is making writing for deadline a little hard, but not impossible since most conferences give you a bit of downtime every day. It's also probably been a God-thing that my internet has been splotchy, forcing me to write as opposed to OCD-cleaning out my email Inbox. (Don't snicker at me, I know some of you completely relate!)

I'll be back with your regularly scheduled randomness and book giveaways in July sometime.

I hope you guys are all having a great summer! What are you doing? Anything special?
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Anonymous said…
TOO funny! I'm ...cleaning out my Inbox at this very moment.
Wed Jun 23, 11:21:00 AM 2010
Camy Tang said…
It would take me DAYS to do that at this point.
Wed Jun 23, 02:06:00 PM 2010
Lynda Lee Schab said…
Go, Camy, go!!

For the record, I think I'd have a nervous breakdown if I had that many emails. If my inbox goes over 100, I freak out. LoL
Thu Jun 24, 04:19:00 AM 2010
Anonymous said…
I love reguaraly scheduled randomness. LOL.

My inbox stays at 500 always. ALWAYS.

Praying for all your deadline dreams to come true!!
Thu Jun 24, 04:21:00 AM 2010
Wounded Butterfly said…
lol too funny, but i can completely relate. so much hw its not even funny. i have still been passing out the bookmarks and leaving them in random spots its nice to see people walking around with the bookmarks. ok well gotta go got a deadline for my essay for english class! i know you will finish though...hope to hear from you soon.
Thu Jun 24, 04:47:00 AM 2010
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