Okay…so I sorta dropped off the face of LJ for a while. Actually off the face of a whole bunch of things. So here’s a mini update with more coming as I work my way back into some sort of pattern just in time to go crazy again.
First, thank you to those who have been emailing and nudging and asking if I’m okay. The answer is yes. Better now. Much. I knew that I had been approaching a breaking point where I simply couldn’t put one more thing into my day but I didn’t realize it was going to knock me on my rear like it did. So I opted out of almost everything for a while. I couldn’t take time to explain because I knew I would just get caught up again. Then a couple of things happen that were basically the universe saying, “Hey, I’ve been trying to give you a wakeup call and you weren’t listening so WHAM!”
I know that sounds mysterious but I’m really not going to go into all the blecky details. There have been some health issues (not mine), some stress issues (mostly mine), some family and some work messes that can’t be fixed and simply have to be survived. Several people know some things but no one really knows the entire story of what has been going on and I’m not going to hash it out here, mostly because I’m all about going forward and not backward and also because most of it has nothing to do with writing and that’s what this blog is supposed to be all about.
But I’m okay now and will slowly work my way back into what I hope will soon pass as normal. I’m sure it is all grist for the mill, right?
I’m glad things are better. Hang in there.
Thank you.
(((SUSAN)))
SO glad you’re back! Please let us know how we can be your rock.
Thanks. Just knowing you are there is a help. Really. It’s funny, normally I’m the one that spills her guys all the time but now, keeping quiet seems best.
“It’s funny, normally I’m the one that spills her guys all the time…”
A funny, cute Freudian slip. 🙂
Always here…always your friend and fan.
oh boy. I don’t even want to think about trying to analyze that one! sheesh. GUTS. I meant GUTS. 🙂
{{{{{{}}}}}}
xo
Thanks!
Sorry to hear that you’ve been going through hard times, but I’m glad things are looking up for you now. Take care of yourself.
Thank you! I have been reading some really exciting things about your book lately. Congrats to you!
Susan, I’ve been thinking about you. I’m glad you posted and let us know you’re okay. Take one day at a time and hopefully things will get back to normal soon.
Take GOOD care of yourself!!!
Lisa
Thanks Lisa. I keep thinking I am back on track but I guess I’m not moving as fast as I thought I was.
Sending some Zen thougths your way. (((Hugs))).
thank you.
Glad you posted, and I hope things continue on the upswing!
thanks a bunch. slow and steady wins the race, right?
I’m glad to see you around these here parts again. Here’s hoping this new year is a good one for you.
thanks, Kelly. I miss reading your posts. I haven’t even managed that much lately. And now I’m feeling like when I used to start a written journal and then missed writing in it and felt like I couldn’t pick it up again because there was too much to try and catch up to. I know I don’t need to “catch up” but still . . .
Here’s what’s happened with me: I’ve been asked to be a speaker on the subject of poetry at an SCBWI conference in New England (and haven’t announced it on LJ yet), and I’m doing my first school visit in April as “poet laureate” for a local elementary school.
You are now caught up. Feel free to look at any book reviews or poetry posts you’ve missed, but more importantly, feel free to move on.
Oh Kelly – I am SO excited for you. You know so much about poetry and are such a good explainer of things – you will be terrific!
And yes, will need to look for reviews. Thanks for the update.
you could tell them the good news, though, yeah?
No. Not yet since it has been on again and off again in the last week. Monday night I’ll know that it is 100%.
Nice to ‘see’ you again, Susan. Here’s to a happy new year for you!
hmmmmm, good news????
Non writing related but hopefully good news in the next 24 hours.
*HUGS*
thank you!
Several people know some things but no one really knows the entire story of what has been going on and I’m not going to hash it out here, mostly because I’m all about going forward and not backward
I hear you loud and clear on that one, Susan.
Glad you’re back.
It’s hard going forward sometimes though, isn’t it? Thanks for the support.
Good to have you back, Susan. 🙂
thanks!
Welcome back.
thank you
Welcome back! I’ll think good thoughts, too. I’m glad that you’re ok.
I appreciate the good thoughts. I thought I was more back than I was. LOL. Last week was still up and down but I’m getting there. And we still need to try and do lunch or dinner or linner or some such thing.
Absolutely. Just let me know when you’re completely back up to speed, and ready to do something, and we’ll get together.
Good vibes to you and yours.
thanks so much.
I’m glad things are better for you, Susan.
I’m trying. thanks.
Grist indeed. Glad to hear you’re hanging in there!
I’m trying. 🙂 thank you
It’s good to have you back.
Warm thoughts to you.
I appreciate the warm thoughts. Thanks so much.
Glad to have you back.
Thanks Kim. I miss you guys!
Just think– in a few years you may be able to count this as “personal research” for a book… a perspective that a character is ready to work through.
*hug* Life moves in cycles. Time for an upswing. 🙂
You’re right, of course, but sometimes don’t ya just hate all these character building events life throws at us? 🙂
Glad you’re feeling better, Susan.
Thank you.
So nice to ‘see’ you again and glad that you are headed towards normal!
Thank you. I’m trying. At least shooting for my version of normal. 🙂
BRAVO Susan!
So glad to have you back . . .
Thanks so much.
I’m very glad that you are feeling better. As I flicked to my f’list, I was wondering how you were doing, and there you were.
Thanks for thinking of me. I really do believe in the power of all these good thoughts. It helps a bunch.
Thanks for the update. I’m glad you’re feeling better.
Thanks David.
Thinking of you!!!!!
Thanks, Diane. I have felt so disconnected it’s hard to get back on track but I’m trying.
take care!
Hi Susan! I’ve been wondering, but didn’t want to add to the burden by bugging you! I’m so glad you’ve had good news lately with your house hunt. Life is chaos. We’ll be here for you when you’re ready to dive back into all of your stuff at full speed again! Meanwhile, take care of yourself!
Re: take care!
Thanks Laura. Didn’t mean for you to have to carry the blog ball so far on your own but I appreciate it.
Re: take care!
Don’t give that a moment’s thought, Susan. I’m sure all us Wordy Girls will have to step back at some point! That’s what’s nice about a group blog. Less pressure. Just take care of you and all the stuff going on right now. Don’t worry about blogs, crit groups, etc.
Laura
Thanks for the reminder. Good advice. Sometimes I feel bad for taking time for me but I know it’s important.