The Happiness Thread

Finished a story! Only 11K, but still, it's finished. I think I could have made it longer, but to be honest it was very close to getting boring and I just reached a good place to stop, so I did. Anyway, that makes seven 5-20K stories finished!

 

I'm glad you're getting someonwhere better to live, that is good news

Well done!!

 

Finally finished Ulysses!

My god, I'm so glad I read that book.

 

Thank God, after a week of melting from an intense Heat wave we get a storm, Well I went out and stood in it, and It feels wonderful

 

I have a job interview tomorrow for a telemarketing position.

So, wish me luck.

 

^ Good Luck!!! Keep us updated!!

 

I hear that! I drove back from my hometown to my college town today, about a 90 minute drive. It was pouring and lightning and thundering, but I kept the windows down the whole way... the breeze felt so fantastic!

And good luck, Dizzy!

 

Woooh! Last week of university then 2 months holidays Gonna use that time to properly start my novel and start rowing again!! Also going to V Festival in the UK with VIP tickets! Gonna meet Pendulum!!

Only downside is that it will be the end of my year abroad.

 

Got offered some more writing work, doing some catalogue essays and things. I'm thinking of starting a sole proprietorship as a freelance art writer so I can claim tax back and get all the other breaks the government throws at small businesses.

 

I hear ya on that en' too! Man It felt so good just standing out in the middle of it all, without a care in the world. When all week you had 100 degree weather with 100% humidity, once a rain comes you rejoice So yeah.. But sadly imma bit hot now.. Maybe it's still raining and I can go outside and play in the rain in the dark

 

I so very much Envy you... I LOVE the band Pendulum.. But have fun! Make sure to tell us all about it..

 

I wrote more than 2,500 words in one sitting tonight, whoot!

 

Congratulations!

Does raise the question of what are legitimate claims for a writer? Tickets for all cultural events; coffee and wine; omega-3 capsules; books and periodicals etc etc

A friend of mine, a carpenter, claims for dog food since his hounds, apparently, provide security for his tools. His dogs? Two West Highland Terriers...

 

Oh wow!! A lot of people from college are going to V this year, I couldn't afford the ticket but am well jelous! I bet it'll be amazing, the line-up is brilliant.

Congrats on getting more work

Woop!!

 

Yay, I'm happy again and I feel much better this week than I did last week.

So last week, I sat down and seriously studied for the first section material of my state exams. I mean, I really put in the effort - made outlines, study guides, and worked through all the problems. I probably spent a good sixteen hours minimum just studying the material and once I was done, I felt pretty damn confident and was happy with myself at how well I was doing. So, I finished studying and I decided to take the quizzes, section problems, task-based simulations etc. for the section and I go in there and FAIL. I couldn't even answer the first question and each subsequent question after was like reading Greek. I'm getting like 50% and 60% and by this time my confidence level has dropped to below zero. I feel like crap 'cause I spent so much time studying and and I'm still failing. Not to mention, this is what I went to school for, this is what I do for a career, I mean everything is building up to this moment and I'm failing? Anyways, It ruined my whole mood for the week. I felt out of balance, I wasn't happy, I couldn't find it in me to study anymore and the only solace of comfort I had were books that I shouldn't have been reading (because I should have been studying).

And then Saturday comes along and I have my second prep-course and it's over material I haven't started to study yet. So the instructor is going over things and asking questions and I'm answering them. I haven't studied for the sections yet, but I'm able to come to the right answer, so what the heck is going on with me at home? I'm seriously doubting myself and can no longer tell what is up and down and finally during the break, I decide to ask everyone around me if they had the same problems I did. I mean, I know that the material is hard, I know the tests are considered to be gruesome, but dammit I studied! I should be getting the right answers.

Half of the people didn't get through the first section, and the rest were kind of in-between UNTIL, one person made a comment about how some questions are wrong on the quizzes and task-based simulations... that they are no longer applicable because new regulations and laws have passed in the last MONTH and we have to update our software.AHA!

I felt an inkling of hope. Maybe it's not me. So the next day, I take a deep breath and decide to try again. I update my software and start again with question 1. And suddenly, I'm getting them right. Oh God, I'm so happy. Now, I'm getting 85% and 90% and the questions are making sense and my confidence level has just soared through the roof. I'm doing things right and I can't even express how happy I felt at that moment.

I'm a little peeved though because I just received the latest study and software material and it should all be up to date, but since new regulations are constantly being passed, It seems like I need to constantly watch for updates and revisions and make sure that I'm not studying and being tested on the "old" material.

But anyways, that was y harrowing week last week. I'm finally happy and in balance again.

 

Yikes, Sundae! That does sound stressful. I'm glad it is getting sorted out and that you are doing well!

I'm happy because I picked up my key to my new apartment today. I am so excited to move all my stuff and be done here. My last day will be Friday! I'm definitely counting down the days. It was not a hassle at all, and the monthly payments are so much more convenient and easy. Everyone was really friendly there too, whereas this current apartment complex has been a nightmare physically, contractually, financially, and conveniently.

I'm also happy because to make easy money I participate in a few studies conducted by graduate students in usually the bio or psych departments. The ones I sign up all compensate you for your time, usually pretty well too. I was just qualified to participate in a study that will pay me $50 for just telling them what I eat over the course of the week. All right, I will take that $50, thank you!

 

Took a nap and I feel refreshed! =D

 

I'm so jealous of your word count! I've been letting other things take over lately so I've provided myself with excuse after excuse for not writing. Blarrggh.

 

Yay! I finally worked out how to duplex print novels in A5 on my laser printer! Been annoying me for a long time.

Now I can continue with my business plan knowing that last piece of the puzzle is solved.

 

I think (fingers crossed) that my job interview went well. I really hope I get this job, the hours are great--which means they still give me time for writing, and pay me enough to live off.

But, of course, now I'm criticising everything I said. Curses!

 

Cool. Good luck, Diz!

 

That's good Dizzy, I hope you get the job. What job was it an interview for?

 

Being with my friends makes my heart happy. Walking in the twilight, laughing together, being connected like we are...

 

Happy: I am working on a short story manuscript, drinking a cup of good coffee and waiting for my girlfriend to visit.

 

Planning my day with my boyfriend - we're going to Beamish because we're geeks

Oh - and I have leftover pizza for breakfast. nom