Feeling Better
Jan. 25th, 2023 02:53 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
lydamorehouse Things have happened since yesterday that have improved my sense of doom.
While I had one student drop, I have another who is talking to me privately about having me an invited speaker to an organization he runs. I also heard back from my boss, who generally enthused in my direction. I feel much more settled. So, I guess it all evens out in the wash, or something to that effect.
I've been fighting a headache all day, however, which I blame on the weather. It's been snowy here, on and off. On the other hand, I finished a short story--or at least a VERY rough first draft of one--in time to hand out to Wyrdsmiths. I have some insanely good short story writing colleague who I am hoping will tear what I have apart and give me a blueprint on how to rebuild it. My deadline isn't until March, so I have a lot of time to play around with this. So, that's in the plus column.
I did a very little reading this week. I managed Komi Can't Communicate, Vol 1. which I am still ruminating on before I write a review. It's kind of cute? I like the idea of a bunch of people helping someone make friends. I'm not sure how I feel seeing Communication Disorder played so obviously for laughs, but I am reserving judgment until I get further along in the series.
Meanwhile, I think we could all use some cat pictures. Here's buttercup in his basket.
Image: big organe/sandy colored boi cat in the sewing basket he adopted.
While I had one student drop, I have another who is talking to me privately about having me an invited speaker to an organization he runs. I also heard back from my boss, who generally enthused in my direction. I feel much more settled. So, I guess it all evens out in the wash, or something to that effect.
I've been fighting a headache all day, however, which I blame on the weather. It's been snowy here, on and off. On the other hand, I finished a short story--or at least a VERY rough first draft of one--in time to hand out to Wyrdsmiths. I have some insanely good short story writing colleague who I am hoping will tear what I have apart and give me a blueprint on how to rebuild it. My deadline isn't until March, so I have a lot of time to play around with this. So, that's in the plus column.
I did a very little reading this week. I managed Komi Can't Communicate, Vol 1. which I am still ruminating on before I write a review. It's kind of cute? I like the idea of a bunch of people helping someone make friends. I'm not sure how I feel seeing Communication Disorder played so obviously for laughs, but I am reserving judgment until I get further along in the series.
Meanwhile, I think we could all use some cat pictures. Here's buttercup in his basket.
Image: big organe/sandy colored boi cat in the sewing basket he adopted.
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Date: 2023-01-27 12:28 am (UTC)And, thank you. I want to be a good teacher? So, I think that helps a bit.