Muddled Monday

I thought I would gibe myself a day off from writing because my competition entry (Peter Barry Estate Agents) was emailed at the weekend.  So, because the house was in such a mess as I was poorly last week, I thought I should tidy up.  We put the Christmas Tree up yesterday and there were discarded baubles and bits of tinsel strewn all over the place.  For some strange reason I decided to do the porch as well.  Three and a half hours later I was knackered, the lounge was fully decorated for Christmas and the porch was clean and tidy.

I gave myself the afternoon off !  Went off to Watford Writers which was panto night.  Members had written short panto's (which were read not acted out) they were all very funny and included some odd characters such as Tarzan, King Kong, Ripperella (a lady of the night) and of course a few ugly sisters.  You know, there is some real talent in the group.

Tomorrow, I intend to take things a little easier and work on some ideas I have for future stories, to put your mind at rest, I don't intend to include any of the characters named above.

Friday's Finale

At last.  Armed with the advice and encouragement from my very good friend I eventually made the final amendments to my story for the 'Peter Barry Estate Agents' short story competition.  So, fingers crossed that it is well received as parts of it are rather tongue in cheek.

I received my critique from the NAWG short story competition which I had been waiting for with bated breath.  It wasn't as bad as I thought and I could identify with all the comments, suggestions and was appreciative of the advice.  As a writer, just starting out, any feedback is welcome especially when it comes from a writer so much more experienced than myself.

I am still waiting for decisions on two stories I sent out - one to 'The Weekly News' and the other to 'Womans Weekly'.  I am not expecting them to be accepted reflecting on what I have learnt in the past few weeks, but the experience of approaching editors with my work is good practise.

Any results on competitions entered or work sent out to magazines I will let you know.  

Tender Thursday

My poor nose is so sore.

I did something very naughty today.  When Carl finds out he is going to be wild. 

As you will know he has looked after me all week, dosing me up with meds and cooking me nice breakfasts to help me get my strength back.  Anyway, he had to go out early this morning so I decided to go into the shop.  Yes, I know I shouldn't have but as luck would have it I did get a lift, so it wasn't like I had to stand around waiting for a bus.  My friend Lesley was going into town so she dropped me off.  She told me she was going to walk around to try and bring the baby on - her little bundle of joy is a few days late.  It didn't work though.

I so enjoy my Thursdays in the shop and the ladies I work with we have such fun and it really is a great little shop which helps to raise money for the local hospice.  We have a big range of evening wear at the moment what with it being the party season and all.  We have some NEW designer gear, black, burgundy, blue all very glam.

No writing done today so tomorrow I am really going to have to pull my finger out to make up for all the time I have lost this week.  I'm ready - bring it on.

Tissue Tuesday

Had a rough day yesterday.  I felt very sorry for myself indeed and hardly got any work done, I had lot's of thoughts but pen to paper, fingers to keyboard was a no-go. 

I had a lovely surprise though, Hubby, (who is ok with me using his name now) Carl, came home although he wasn't due back until Friday.  I was so pleased to see him I got a bit tearful BUT did manage to pull myself together just in time.  Carl dosed me up, slapped Vicks on my back and sent me off to bed - and there I stayed until 07:30 wednesday morning.  

Moaning Monday

I am writing this post early today because I know that by this evening I will not have the strength.  Nothing serious, just a head cold but one of those which makes you want to close your eyes all the time.

Despite stopping every two minutes to blow my nose I have actually got some work done.  Not a lot, but some is better that none !

I have finished the short story (after some sound advice from a friend of mine) for the competition I am entering and have to say I am pleased with it.  I expect I may fiddle with it a bit more but as the deadline is still a week away, it gives me a little time.

I think the postman is avoiding me again.  I bet he knows I am waiting for my critique from the NAWG short story competition and a decision on two stories submitted to two different magazines, not even a Christmas card today.

Here's hoping for a better day tomorrow.

Flitting Friday

Hubby's car had to go into the garage today it's a possible problem with the fuel pipe or the accelerator pedal, not sure which.  Anyway, he drove the car there and told me he would get the bus back.  In the meantime the company had delivered a hire car and left the keys in the porch - which I had no idea about.  So there I am having my morning mothers meeting when I hear my phone ringing.  It was Hubby ringing me to pick him up and asking me where I had been.  He knew the car was being delivered but forgot to tell me.  So after about 10 minutes of trying to move the seat so I could reach the pedals I eventually picked him up from the middle of nowhere !

After doing a few chores it was time to make lunch then go off to school to help set up for the Bazaar.  The good news is that the grotto had arrived.  It was a mad two hours but a lot of fun too.  I hadn't realised just how many people could be jammed into a small primary school hall.

All in all I have managed about an hours work today but tomorrow is another day.

Treadmill Thursday

I was so busy in the shop today, having said that I enjoyed myself humping boxes around and tidying the shop floor.  As usual we had a good laugh while we were working and still managed to get an awful lot done.  We have a lovely spice rack, brand new, and a customer decided she wanted it to face the other way and knocked all the spices out !!  She made a very quick exit leaving us to clear up after her.  I know we are a charity shop but that it just taking liberties, you wouldn't go into John Lewis and start re-arranging their display would you ?

After school I was involved in setting up some of the things for tomorrows Christmas Bazaar unfortunately the grotto we were expecting wasn't ready so we will have twice as much to do tomorrow before allowing the hoards into the bazaar.

Got home about 4:30 and started dinner so I have only just sat down and my feet are killing me.  Those of you who know me personally will remember that I am not known to be a lady who wears 'sensible' shoes.  The busiest day I have had in a long time but such an enjoyable one.  I need to see if I can manage a few hours of writing before bed.