I've been really busy getting ready for Thanksgiving, but naturally, I'm still not ready. I'm making the turkey for the first time this year and the whole "defrosting" thing almost got me, but I'm pretty sure we're going to be thawed in time. Who knew it took three days to thaw a turkey? Probably everyone with a uterus but me.
Other than that, it doesn't seem too complicated. I'm making an herb rub/sauce, cooking it in a bag. Of course, it took me hours of internet research to make those decisions. I'm also making rolls (read Pilsbury crescent rolls) and deviled eggs, which I'm about to make in a minute. Looking forward to eating embarrassing amounts of mac and cheese!
Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Freelance writing is picking up and I have several jobs on the burner right now. So, that's good.
I also sold something on etsy- also good.
I'm working on redecorating the living room, but it's going very slowly. I've decided that instead of painting today, I'm going to go through room by room and clean each room of the house and then start worrying about design and decorating. Sure, it's less fun, but it needs to be done.
My junk that I'm selling on craigslist is not going good, which is a major reason that I've kind of run out of steam in the living room. I've also run out of funds. I have the paint and painting supplies, but since I can't do stuff like buy curtains, it's hard to get inspired to paint. I really wish some of that stuff would sell. I have sold some stuff- a rug, a desk and a coffee table, which funded the purchase of a new sofa, new rug and painting supplies. I'd previously bought new side tables and a new coffee table at yard sales. I still need to buy at least two lamps (there is no overhead light in the room), four curtains panels, window shears, some throw pillows and some things to hang on the walls. I have a vision for all this, but I only have $15 from the sell of the desk left to spend and that's not enough to buy even one of the things that I need. Sell, junk! Sell!
So, today I'm going to get caught up on laundry. Tomorrow, I am going to clean the upstairs of my house. Tuesday, I am going to my in-laws house to help them with a project and on Wednesday, I am going to clean the downstairs of my house and then if I still have the time and energy, I'm going to paint the living room. Hopefully, some more things will sell by then and I can get the room looking halfway decent by Thanksgiving.
I also sold something on etsy- also good.
I'm working on redecorating the living room, but it's going very slowly. I've decided that instead of painting today, I'm going to go through room by room and clean each room of the house and then start worrying about design and decorating. Sure, it's less fun, but it needs to be done.
My junk that I'm selling on craigslist is not going good, which is a major reason that I've kind of run out of steam in the living room. I've also run out of funds. I have the paint and painting supplies, but since I can't do stuff like buy curtains, it's hard to get inspired to paint. I really wish some of that stuff would sell. I have sold some stuff- a rug, a desk and a coffee table, which funded the purchase of a new sofa, new rug and painting supplies. I'd previously bought new side tables and a new coffee table at yard sales. I still need to buy at least two lamps (there is no overhead light in the room), four curtains panels, window shears, some throw pillows and some things to hang on the walls. I have a vision for all this, but I only have $15 from the sell of the desk left to spend and that's not enough to buy even one of the things that I need. Sell, junk! Sell!
So, today I'm going to get caught up on laundry. Tomorrow, I am going to clean the upstairs of my house. Tuesday, I am going to my in-laws house to help them with a project and on Wednesday, I am going to clean the downstairs of my house and then if I still have the time and energy, I'm going to paint the living room. Hopefully, some more things will sell by then and I can get the room looking halfway decent by Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Your Next Design Star!
As anyone who knows me knows, my passion is interior design. I've always dreamed of combining my television experience with my passion and having my own interior design television show. I mean, I've dreamed of this like say, one might dream of having a winter home in Aruba and a summer home in Paris. Like, it's a wild and crazy completely impossible dream. Especially because I'm not even an interior designer. But, interior design is not neurosurgery and much of it is instintucal and I've studied it enough to be able to consider myself more knowledgeable about it than the general public- possibly even an expert in some areas. So.... I'm going to try out for the next season of Design Star on HGTV. I'm almost embarassed to say that because it's so far-fetched and seems almost egotistical to say, but I'm not doing it because I have a shot, but because it's a dream and right now.... well, I don't have anything else to do besides pursue my dreams.
The deadline is December 15. And the requirements are many. Like I have to send in a "portfolio" of rooms that I have designed. Uh..... I guesss I'd better get busy on the living room! Is it even possible for me to develop a portfolio in that amount of time? On like NO budget. I guess we're going to see!
The deadline is December 15. And the requirements are many. Like I have to send in a "portfolio" of rooms that I have designed. Uh..... I guesss I'd better get busy on the living room! Is it even possible for me to develop a portfolio in that amount of time? On like NO budget. I guess we're going to see!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Chances are, if you're reading this, it's because you don't know about my real blog, where I let it all hang out and talk endlessly about all my problems and personal drama. This is my "professional" blog, which almost seems like a contradition in terms to someone who's life has been exposed on the internet since 1998. But, because of the nature of my job, I have to keep that identity secret. I'm like superman, except my alter ego isn't a super hero. It's a whiney angst filled repetitive loser who is barely keeping things together. But not here. Here, I'm a hard-working creative writer using the power of positive thinking to get through a tough time.
Having a professional blog is proving to be quite a challenge for me. I almost deleted that last post about 20 times. Either that, or move it over to the personal blog, but then we'd have the problem of revealing my professional identity over there. Sigh. Can't win.
I keep flip-flopping about what to write here. I mean, if people are going to read it, which is the whole point, then it needs to be interesting, and to me, interesting means honest, but who's honest when looking for a job?
I'm still trying to find where this new blog and the BWTM empire fits into my life, so if you're reading, bear with me. I'm leaning towards being more casual and open over here, although you still probably won't hear me discussing my sex tape or stalking conviction. Haha.
Having a professional blog is proving to be quite a challenge for me. I almost deleted that last post about 20 times. Either that, or move it over to the personal blog, but then we'd have the problem of revealing my professional identity over there. Sigh. Can't win.
I keep flip-flopping about what to write here. I mean, if people are going to read it, which is the whole point, then it needs to be interesting, and to me, interesting means honest, but who's honest when looking for a job?
I'm still trying to find where this new blog and the BWTM empire fits into my life, so if you're reading, bear with me. I'm leaning towards being more casual and open over here, although you still probably won't hear me discussing my sex tape or stalking conviction. Haha.
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