I think the planets are aligned in my favor or something. Last week, I met a former boss of mine for lunch. She had offered me writing work over the summer, which I had to turn down because I lost my babysitter and couldn’t take the stress (or the cost) of hiring another one.
Anyway, I enjoyed seeing her. Of all my bosses, she was my favorite, because she was my first editorial mentor but also because she always has stories to tell and makes me laugh. The best part of the lunch, though, was when she said “The next time I have a project, I’m going to call you!” With our current financial woes, this was music to my ears. She said she occassionally has assignments with longer deadlines, so I could work around Brian’s schedule. I didn’t think I had a chance of getting assignments from her, so I am psyched about this.
I got some other good news this weekend. Julie at DotMoms has added me to the schedule! DotMoms and Mom in the Mirror were two of the first blogs I ever read (along with Mom-Blog and Dooce). They inspired me to blog in the first place. I’m quite starry-eyed about the whole thing, and so excited that I couldn't be a normal person and just wait until my first post goes up. No, I had to tell you about it right away! My first DotMoms post will appear on November 11. (Whoops, there go the butterflies ... Did I mention I'm also nervous?)
The other positive writing thing this week is that Jay over at The Zero Boss has posted the details for Blogging for Books #5. And I think I can drum something up.
On a personal note, thanks to all of you who expressed concern after my “not in a good way” post a few weeks ago. The bad news? I’m still tired. The good news: It’s most likely because (drum roll) I’m pregnant! Yup, no week-long pity party of imbibing, nursing hangovers and riding rollercoasters for me! It’s so early, I’m not getting my hopes up. But it is a start. And I figure, if it’s a false alarm, I’d probably blog about it anyway, so why not share the good news?
Yep, things are definitely looking up.
6 comments:
YEE HA! You must be very proud. I love it when things just start falling into place like that.
Many congrats are in order! But if Bush wins tonight, I'll be poo-pooing on you tomorrow.
It's too bad you weren't closer. I generally have children in my home a lot! My friends children migrate here!
That's the best news about you being pregnant! Congrads!
And this is how I find out you're pregnant?? LOL!! Congrats and good luck, I know it's early but I'm wishing you a safe and successful pregnancy, namaste, Kris.
Congratulations!!!
Congrats!! On all counts!
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