Does a software one count?

[vilakins]

I'm too depressed to think up a proper post, so have a meme.


The Mayas rose to their full splendor independently
of the Old World civilizations. Like them,
you're probably a bit obsessive. Don't worry,
you'll make a good engineer.

What is your ancient civilization?
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Comments

[mistraltoes.livejournal.com]

{{hugs}} Sorry you're sad. Wish I could make it all better.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

[big hugs back] I know things aren't great with you either.

[mistraltoes.livejournal.com]

But I feel better when I know my friends are okay. So take care of you.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

Sometimes I don't feel worth taking care of. But Greg seems to think I am. :-) Thanks, and right back at you!

[jhall1.livejournal.com]

I hope that you're soon feeling more cheerful. Try to look on the bright side: at least you don't have to visit the dentist today (assuming that you don't, of course).

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

I've ignored all their reminders to go for a checkup because I can't face paying them half a week's pay.

[snowgrouse.livejournal.com]

*HUGS, damn it*

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

[hugs to you too] I should go to bed. It's never as bad after a file backup and reorganise.

[snowgrouse.livejournal.com]

*squeezes you a bit before bedtime, adds Vila in for good measure, uses NZ-centric huggle icon, MMMMPFFFH!*

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

Thanks! [hugs you and Vila tight]

And argh! That film was on TV last week and I forgot to record it. [bangs head on desk]

[snowgrouse.livejournal.com]

*flails*

You want me to copy it for you? I've got the DVD now...

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

I can rent it easily enough and pretty cheaply. I'm just annoyed I passed up a chance to watch it free, plus I often don't get the time to watch DVDs. We have a huge tottering pile (well, OK, they're in a cupboard) of bought ones we don't have time to watch because there's, unusually, a lot of good stuff on TV.

[kalypso-v.livejournal.com]

I'm one of them too, apparently. Accept some Maya-style fellow-feeling. Hope something good comes along soon.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

Yeah, me too. I wish I could find something I could do from home.

[kerravonsen]

I'm sorry if my negativity triggered the blues for you. 8-(

Cheerful thought of the day: you don't live in London, where you blow your nose and the tissue gets black bits on it...

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry if my negativity triggered the blues for you.

Absolutely not! I've been more depressed than usual all day. Two weeks ago, I was given an hour to do something that ought to have taken a day and was told to cut corners to get it done (and this was because the person I work for is so incredibly disorganised) and the person who normally does it came back from his honeymoon and was really pissed off at the crap rush job I did.

My self-esteem is so non-existent that anything like that throws me for a loop. Plus my contract ends next week and I fear whatever's in store next. I've only had one which was both fun and friendly.

[executrix.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry. I wish I was there to hit anything that would be unfair enough to depress you.

Two weeks ago, I was given an hour to do something that ought to have taken a day

Well, that's canonical, isn't it?

But how can you not have self-esteem when you are widely (and rightfully) admired throughout the world? Not only for talent and achievement but for the spirit that shines through.

[mistraltoes.livejournal.com]

But how can you not have self-esteem when you are widely (and rightfully) admired throughout the world? Not only for talent and achievement but for the spirit that shines through.

Hear, hear!

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

Thanks! [wobbly grin] Hey, at least I'm an achiever in one small field.

[jhall1.livejournal.com]

But how can you not have self-esteem when you are widely (and rightfully) admired throughout the world? Not only for talent and achievement but for the spirit that shines through.

What they said. You're one of the nicest people I know, and a very good writer.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Writing, Greg, my LJ friends, and my cats really do make it all worthwhile.

I'd love to be a Real Author.

[jhall1.livejournal.com]

Flippant response: Careful, now. You wouldn't want Astrogirl telling you off. :)

Serious response: But you are a Real Author. It's only the words that matter. Whether they are read on a computer screen or on paper is immaterial.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

It would be my dream to actually make a living, if small, from it though.

[jhall1.livejournal.com]

Based on what I've read of your work, which admittedly isn't much as yet, I think that you're good enough to stand a chance of doing that.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

Thank you! So are many part-time writers. I'm not sure what makes for success with editors when I look at all the badly-written stuff out there, some of it best-sellers. And I'd have to be published overseas--NZ only does literary and obscure, or depressing slice-of-life stuff, not comedy or SF.

But hey, I should write one of the original novels in my head and give it a go when I'm not to tired from working. It's a pity I'm not allowed to write B7 though.

[jhall1.livejournal.com]

But wouldn't you like to write some non-fanfic as well, if only for the sake of variety? Surely there's a lot of satisfaction to be had from developing your own characters and settings rather than using someone else's?

As for NZ not doing comedy or SF, couldn't that change? After all, it was never involved with any fantasy epic movies before Peter Jackson. :)

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

I have lots of original characters and stories in my head (that's what I meant by the 'original novels') but if I could write B7, I'd have a ready-made audience, much as I do now. People who write Star Trek, Star Wars, and Doctor Who novels have that, plus marketing resources, but I don't fancy writing for any of those. I'd rather do B7 or my own stuff.

NZ is very hard for writers to break into. I believe there are on-line publishing houses though, esp for SF. I really should check those out. I know indirectly of two people who've been published that way.

I suppose I need the time and the confidence.

[jhall1.livejournal.com]

Well I'm doing my best to help you with the latter. :)

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

And I appreciate it; thanks very much! Writing is what saves me. :-)

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

World-famous among B7 fans, a small if exclusive group! I wish I could write for a living. It's a pity people aren't allowed to write B7 novels as they are for Star Trek or Star Wars.

I wish I was there to hit anything that would be unfair enough to depress you.

Thanks! :-) I'm at work now and reading that made my eyes go a bit misty. This contract ends in 4 days so no more long commute and snotty little 21-year-old at the next desk who won't talk to me, probably because I'm not worth cultivating, being only a contractor.

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

Life don't talk to me about life, I've got this awful pain down my left side in my diodes. It could be worse, you could be working with Marvin. That was a weak attempt to cheer you up but take it with a big hug as well and it might work. Job hunting is like finding a handsome prince you've got to kiss an awful lot of frogs before you find one.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

I've considered being a librarian. I must ask my neighbour about it.

[astrogirl2.livejournal.com]

Awww. Hope some sleep does help!

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

It did--a backup and reorganise usually does. Plus I think I've lost another kilo; not eating at night because I just can't be bothered must be a Good Thing.

[astrogirl2.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I went through that phase myself for a while and lost a few pounds that way. Silver linings and all that! :) Probably not healthy in the long run, though.