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October 28, 2021
Day 2,920: Neck
Maaannn…I have this pinch in my neck that I just can’t seem to get rid of. It’s stress related. I know it is. Gotta get this book finished. I bet you it goes away once I finish these last rewrites.
Today was good on that front. Not spectacular, but good. I did my shit. Need to bust it wide open tomorrow, and I can do that! I’ll have the day to do it. Thank you lord. That’s been the one silver lining out of all of this: work has, blessedly, been low key. I appreciate these times. They balance ...
October 27, 2021
Day 2,919: The Rollercoaster
I was talking with my therapist this past weekend about the rollercoaster that I’m on right now. It goes up, and it goes down. It’s the ride I take whenever I have too much on my plate, which is the case right now. Has been for much of this year, in fact!
But…that’s coming to an end. Soon. Ish. In a couple weeks, actually, things will be much better. My book will be out, the conference will be over (and hopefully a smashing success), and this project Liz and I have been working on for these m...
At 2,919: The Rollercoaster
I was talking with my therapist this past weekend about the rollercoaster that I’m on right now. It goes up, and it goes down. It’s the ride I take whenever I have too much on my plate, which is the case right now. Has been for much of this year, in fact!
But…that’s coming to an end. Soon. Ish. In a couple weeks, actually, things will be much better. My book will be out, the conference will be over (and hopefully a smashing success), and this project Liz and I have been working on for these m...
October 26, 2021
Day 2,918: Yes
Today was better. Much better.
I had a busy ass day today, but dagnabbit if I didn’t push through it all AND get some solid work in on the book. I have a couple scenes to write, a bunch to just kind of tweak, and then some little bits and bobs to check on and make sure I’m not doing stuff like over-using the word “singular” or “clocked.” Spoiler: I am.
I’d love to be done with it tomorrow. Not sure that’s going to happen, so I won’t dwell on that. Rather, I’ll just focus on putting in the ...
October 25, 2021
Day 2,917: Oof
Not the productive day I wanted or needed.
It all begins with getting up on time! Tomorrow…I shall. Have to. Need a great, kickass, productive day.
Not that today was bad. There were some other project stuff that needed finishing. Work, thankfully, was light. Netflix work, that is. Things are coming together for the conference. All that stuff is fine. I need to crack down on this book stuff. I’m wasting my two weeks. Blerg.
Book is in good shape, though. Just need to take care of the de...
October 24, 2021
Day 2,916: Good Not Great
Good day today. Not a great day, but I did get done what I NEEDED to get done. So, good day.
Going to bed, yo. I’m tired. Need a nice, strong, badass day tomorrow.
Coco: doing great. Niners: doing terrible. Warriors: looking strong. Bear: sexy as fuck.
Night night.
October 23, 2021
Day 2,915: Werkin
I had a really good work day today. Finally. Got a TON done on the book. Found a rhythm. Finished going through all the editors’ corrections and accepting them all. Like…literally every single one of them.
Coco continues to do well. Coops has been a little sweetheart lately. We had Tommen in the morning, but then he went home with Stephen and Thida. Miss him tonight.
Night night.
October 22, 2021
Day 2,914: Cooperblanca
Podcasted. Wrote. Did my Netflix work.
It was a busy, busy day. I had to crash around 2 for a nap. It was one of those naps where I zonked right out almost immediately. I was just about to say I’m not really sure why I’ve been so tired the past couple weeks, but I know why it is. It’s because I’ve been worried about Coco.
I was worried last night! And…for no reason, I think. She was fine today. Totally fine. I think she was literally just doing her normal thing last night where she stands ...
October 21, 2021
Day 2,913: Three Dog Night
We got three dogs tonight. Tommen is in town!
Coco’s a little shaky and tense next to me. Hopefully, she’s just intent on getting treats and not in pain. She was moving around just now fine. I think she’s okay. It’s hard to tell. Dogs can’t talk, or tell us they’re in pain like we can.
I think she’s okay. I hope so. No yelping, no freezing in place. I think she’s in some pain tonight, but it’s not super bad. Hopefully just a good night’s sleep. We’ll see in the morning.
It was a busy ni...
October 20, 2021
Day 2,912: Training
Coco is cleaning me. Apparently, my arm is dirty, and it needs a good bath. She just happens to be an expert in such affairs. Lucky for me, she’s here.
She’s doing well! She continues to act like normal. No pain episodes at all, no wincing or crying. She’s herself. Took on a little walk down the block tonight, and she loved it. She was good, too, she didn’t try to run too much. I can see already how not doing her twice-daily walks sap strength and dexterity from her limbs. But, she’s going to...
