WIP update

[vilakins]

Greg will be here soon, which is why I'm up so early to let him in. I should add that the travel company that arranged his flights and hotels is Orbit, and he flew with Delta twice. ;-)

Since I've been using his computer, I'll have limited time on it from now on. I shall resort to writing down ideas and outlines for my charity WIP on paper; yikes. The charity drawing will however have to wait till I get my own PC back--or a new one--along with my graphics tablet. Here's hoping it's soon, though Easter will probably delay it.

I know I should have got both these things done well before now, but general lassitude and depression plus a lingering cold have not helped. I've just wanted to retreat into books. But they will be done, I assure the recipients! The ideas are finally starting to come, and I'd rather give them both my best.

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[sallymn.livejournal.com]

Our desktop is in being looked at... luckily the big laptop IS big, but I just find a desktop more comfortable, so miss it much :(

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

I find them more comfortable too. We both have one (though Greg's is rather cramped where he has it). Greg has a laptop for work which he rings home and take son his business trips and I use an old laptop when we go on holiday, but I prefer this. Also people are less likely to steal these; they go for laptops.

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

My dear friend, all is getting to you - so have warm hugs!!!!

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Yeah, it's getting me down that this year hasn't been any better than previous ones so far.

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

I wish I could do something for you...
Here, however, no matter how beautiful our country is, the economic and social situation is in shambles thanks to the corrupted politicians and corrupted everything. Shamefuly, we are like some African country in this...the rating of corrupcy is the same...
I am lucky to keep my job, my son lost his but he went into a private business and my daughter fortunately has her job thanks to her scientific and practical professionalism. My retirement has been postponed (all have been) and the money look ridiculous.
But my priority is to get rid of that debtful heritage and stay relatively healthy and positive.
So...more hugs for you!!!!

[glitterboy1.livejournal.com]

I hope that Greg got back ok - and that you'll have your own access back soon...

Also, *hugs* for the lassitude and depression, and my hopes that things will improve.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

I hope so too. I feel better now that Greg's back.

It's weird though: I have a chance at a job in the city (at pretty crap pay but if I get it I could apply for other jobs internally) but part of me just wants to stay home and do nothing. The commute and its cost on top of the low pay isn't much of an inventive. But I do need some work and a boost to self-esteem.

[glitterboy1.livejournal.com]

Hmm. The job itself doesn't sound great, and I can understand it not inspiring you to go for it. But what it would mean sounds good, both for you and for future prospects. If you can't, you can't, and don't beat yourself up, but I hope you can get up the momentum to go for it. x

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

It's just above minimum pay rate which really doesn't do much for me. I'd like to turn it down and hope I get something that would make me feel better about myself, but I can't count on that.

[corvuscornix.livejournal.com]

Is it autumn with you yet? If nothing else, it is a good season for reading. I should give in to that urge if I were you. :-)

...and much as I've been looking forward to the story: if you don't feel up to it, then really, don't worry about it. *hugs*

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

I can't, not while I have things I should be doing: the story, a drawing (though I can't do that till I have my PC and graphics tablet back), blocking some knitting I keep putting off etc...

Don't worry: I've written some of your story. I just need more plot to flesh it out to a decent size, and at least I'm getting ideas for it. Your prompts are a great help!

Yes, it's autumn and I like the weather: still not wet, cool enough to do things outside. However the realisation that the wet grey misery of winter is coming overshadows it.

[corvuscornix.livejournal.com]

I know creativity works differently with everyone, and when it comes to writing in particular I'm certainly not one who could credibly give advice. But I do know that the more things I have to do the likelier it is that I'll become apathetic and unable even to decide where to start... Perhaps you should allow yourself a break, mentally too, try to allow yourself not to feel stressed or guilty about any of it, read a book or two - it might even give you new input, make things easier once you start again?

Anyway, my point was that if you want to put a lower priority on writing my story it's fine by me. I'd rather have a happy vilakins then a stressed one, story or no story. And in any case, patience is one of my virtues... ;-) But, obviously, it is entirely up to you!

I'm glad the prompts are useful - I've actually felt a bit guilty about being so vague, I guess it might have made it easier for you if I could just have made up my mind and decided on one...

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

I do have some ideas, though I think this story might end up as a series of scenes rather than something with an overriding plot. Luckily I had a backed up copy of the story sent to myself at Gmail so I can work on it on Greg's PC.

My PC is definitely dead. I will have a shiny new one next week (I hope) with a new OS to go with it. Oh well, the old puter lasted quite a long time.

[luinielle.livejournal.com]

I hope Greg arrived safely and you'll be back online on your own computer soon. Lingering colds are the worst and retreating into books is always a good way to pass the time.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

Yes, his text from the airport woke me up so I knew he was on his way.

Reading is my relaxation, but I feel guilty because I have things to do like write that story, and even block a scarf I made which I keep putting off because it's a hassle.

[communicator.livejournal.com]

Like I said on my own blog, I am always impressed by how you manage to be so positive and strong, and I guess like a swan gliding by on the water, it's easy to miss the hard work going on below the surface. Perhaps you deserve a little bit of a break with Greg, enjoy the long weekend together.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It's good to have him back. :-)