What's worse than one commitment-phobe in a relationship? Try two. Now try asking them to plan a wedding. ha!
The engagement is now a little over a year old, and people are starting to ask questions; particularly the kid. In fact, just the other night, someone asked us when the big day was and she snorted, replying, "Um, by the time they get married, I'll be old enough to be a witness."
We were slightly mortified and truthfully, a little taken a back. We didn't realize that she had such strong feelings about it. And we've used every excuse in the book not to start planning this: we're in a better tax position this way......we're happy with the way things are.......it's worked for Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, why not us? But after that comment, we decided it was time to sit down and make a decision, for better or worse (pun fully intended).
So, I went out today and bought "Real Simple Weddings: Your personalized plan for a stress-free, beautiful celebration." I nearly vomited at the counter, thinking about what this meant; it meant I was trying to plan a wedding. So you might be asking, "did you actually set a date?" Well, sort of, we set more of a season......fall of 2009. And yes, it's a ways off, but I suppose that means lots more entertaining crap to happen between now and then to keep all my readers happy and coming back for more.
Plus, what's the rush? We've been together for so long now, I'm not sure anyone will even attend the ceremony. And do people that have been together for so long actually do a registry? I feel like that's so "1st marriage" material - and we all know that I've been there and done that already......
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Part-Time
Wow. This working part-time thing is really kicking my ass. lol.....
As some of you know, I've taken a p/t job outside my home office and outside my career of choice - which happens to be writing. But when the ideal p/t gig lands in your lap, it's hard to pass up, right? I mean, the problem with freelance writing - or freelancing of any sort - is that you never know how steady the money will be. And although the past few months have proved to be incredibly fruitful for me (with the exception of the computer crash that cost me a $3000 job,) this time of year tends to be pretty slow.
So, anyway, I took the p/t gig. It's been alright. And it's one that I don't have to worry about when I leave for the day. But working two full days outside of my home office has really thrown off my writing schedule and it's making it really hard for me to balance my clients. Hm.....what's a girl to do?
The boy says "to hell with the p/t gig - just write full-time! It's what you love! It's what you're great at!" I say, "you're sure not complaining about that steady paycheck, now are you?" Whatever happens, I know one thing for sure: the summer is going to be really hard - especially when I'm used to sitting on my deck with a laptop and a cold beer.
In other news, the kid had a swim meet this weekend. And it was a big one. She desperately wants to qualify for New England's so she can swim at Harvard. She's already got State's, but NE's seem to elude her. This meet was in Lewiston-Auburn - or LA as the common folk 'round here call it. The thing I love most about "LA" is this: no matter how hard they try to pretty that town up, they're going to have to put a court-ordered mandate in place to get rid of the mullets. Never in my life, not even when I went to my brothers wedding, did I see such mullets. It was truly amazing. And the beauty of a mullet? Not even the humidity of the pool can touch it.
As some of you know, I've taken a p/t job outside my home office and outside my career of choice - which happens to be writing. But when the ideal p/t gig lands in your lap, it's hard to pass up, right? I mean, the problem with freelance writing - or freelancing of any sort - is that you never know how steady the money will be. And although the past few months have proved to be incredibly fruitful for me (with the exception of the computer crash that cost me a $3000 job,) this time of year tends to be pretty slow.
So, anyway, I took the p/t gig. It's been alright. And it's one that I don't have to worry about when I leave for the day. But working two full days outside of my home office has really thrown off my writing schedule and it's making it really hard for me to balance my clients. Hm.....what's a girl to do?
The boy says "to hell with the p/t gig - just write full-time! It's what you love! It's what you're great at!" I say, "you're sure not complaining about that steady paycheck, now are you?" Whatever happens, I know one thing for sure: the summer is going to be really hard - especially when I'm used to sitting on my deck with a laptop and a cold beer.
In other news, the kid had a swim meet this weekend. And it was a big one. She desperately wants to qualify for New England's so she can swim at Harvard. She's already got State's, but NE's seem to elude her. This meet was in Lewiston-Auburn - or LA as the common folk 'round here call it. The thing I love most about "LA" is this: no matter how hard they try to pretty that town up, they're going to have to put a court-ordered mandate in place to get rid of the mullets. Never in my life, not even when I went to my brothers wedding, did I see such mullets. It was truly amazing. And the beauty of a mullet? Not even the humidity of the pool can touch it.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Falling off the face of the earth.
A computer virus is a funny thing; it's kind of like a cold, you can tell something is not quite right, but you can't really put your finger on it until you crash and burn.
And so goes the saga of my last few weeks. Yes, my new Mac is fantastic, but all of my work related material is on my PC. So, that kind of put me in a jam. Thank God someone much smarter than me recommended Mozy.com as an offsite back-up service; too bad I failed to notice that something wasn't quite right there either, and I hadn't backed up in the 14 days prior to the great fall.
Alas, the virus won and I ended up with a second new computer. Not necessarily budgeted for, but we needed a second one in the house anyway. Thank heavens Dell's come so cheap now.
Alright, now I've got to get back to work so I can actually pay for the new computers when the bills come rolling in.
And so goes the saga of my last few weeks. Yes, my new Mac is fantastic, but all of my work related material is on my PC. So, that kind of put me in a jam. Thank God someone much smarter than me recommended Mozy.com as an offsite back-up service; too bad I failed to notice that something wasn't quite right there either, and I hadn't backed up in the 14 days prior to the great fall.
Alas, the virus won and I ended up with a second new computer. Not necessarily budgeted for, but we needed a second one in the house anyway. Thank heavens Dell's come so cheap now.
Alright, now I've got to get back to work so I can actually pay for the new computers when the bills come rolling in.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
I <3 Apple
Like Meg, I got a little Apple this holiday season too.....well, technically, I got it after the holiday season, but close enough. And like Meg, ever since it arrived, I haven't been able to take my eyes off of it.
Granted, for work related purposes, I still have my trusty Dell on hand for when I need a Microsoft application, but overall, I think I'd choose my Apple any day of the week. It's just so damn cute. And it's quick. I <3 it.
Granted, for work related purposes, I still have my trusty Dell on hand for when I need a Microsoft application, but overall, I think I'd choose my Apple any day of the week. It's just so damn cute. And it's quick. I <3 it.
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Happy New Year!
Just a quick note to say Happy New Year to everyone........the view this morning was beautiful.......
And, after digging out of yesterday's snow, we're hunkered down, with yet more snow falling. The power only went out twice while we were cooking dinner tonite, so I suspect that by morning, we'll be brushing our teeth in the dark........stay warm!!
And, after digging out of yesterday's snow, we're hunkered down, with yet more snow falling. The power only went out twice while we were cooking dinner tonite, so I suspect that by morning, we'll be brushing our teeth in the dark........stay warm!!
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