BUSTED!

If this blog is about Accountability, then I have to take a moment to bust myself on a few issues. We'll start with today:

1. It is hours since my first post, and I have yet to go do my laundry allowing me to walk to the beach. Harumph!

2. I have yet to start my third project for class tomorrow. Harumph!

3. I have yet to eat or drink water. Harumph!

On the other hand, I have written another post. The second post was fun and easy. I've already gotten positive feedback.

Actually, the two posts I did today even sort of qualify for a bit of my writing assignment for Scriptwriting, sort of. Doing some character study writing is a part of my writing assignments, and I certainly did detail some of the more notable characteristics of two fantastic women.

Thing is that I have to do my Digital Sound work, and I am procrastinating. It's silly, really. Once I get going I love this stuff. I will finish this and get set up to succeed at Digital Sound.... after I throw that load in the wash and eat something.... REALLY!

One of the biggest time sucks today has been the discovery of the "Stats" section on my blog. It is fascinating to see the numbers, graphs, demographics, and what-all; but it is also confusing. As a result, I believe there are bots that hit on my blog; but I'm not worried since no spam has shown up. If the stats are correct, I have more readers in Norway than in the States. Here's a big, "Hei Norge!" to my Norwegian brothers and sisters!.... Cousins? Hope I'm not boring you completely. I've also had some hits from the UK, which would follow since I have emailed links to some people I've met in the UK. The hits from China, Russia, Latvia, Germany, Sweden, Thailand, and Brazil might just be bots; or people traveling or who knows. In any case, like I said, "It was a huge time suck." ... and reinforced my resolve to keep things interesting and rather generic for now.

I also had to take some time to deal work on scheduling for today and the rest of my week. I've also made all the necessary phone calls to schedule the rest of my day and waiting for more information for the rest of my week. The good news it that I have eight uninterrupted hours available today for all the homework and housework that I care to do with the possibility of that walk to the beach still hanging on. It's a perfect day for a walk to the beach, or at least a walk somewhere. It's also a perfect day for homework and housework.

So there. I've busted myself and take responsibility for my silliness.

BB just called, and we had a chance to talk about both creative and work related stuff. That was nice. :D

Before I go, I've counted up the number of posts that I am "behind" on. After this post, I will be "behind" by five posts. This might mean that in the coming week, I do two posts a day. If this is the case, I'll do my best to keep them short and interesting.

OK, I'm jazzed to get started on the other parts of my day. I'm especially jazzed about getting my third Digital Sound project done. It's based on the time I spent listening by the Military Memorial at school. I'm looking forward to finding the sounds and music for this one.

"This time for sure!" Bullwinkle shouted and dashed off after Rocky on yet another attempt at success.

Found a Stress Reliever!

Well, I had every intention of writing my blog last night, but I fell asleep before "Perry Mason" was over. I've got all these goofy channels because I don't have cable, and I've taken a liking to "Perry Mason" every night at 10:30. Raymond Burr was HOT. The shows aren't bad either. I'm enjoying this phase immensely.

In any case, most of my day was very stressful because the computer messed up my Unemployment check. I spent a good two hours getting it all cleared up. I did get it cleared up, though; so a check will be sent in two business days.

Thank goodness I didn't check my bank balance until after I'd finished editing my "Oprah" story proposal. I did it for my sister because I have no desire to be on television, but our story has a bit of heart and inspiration in it, so what the heck. It was a good writing exercise that I used for Scriptwriting, too.

My Scriptwriting class made me want to cry in a good way. While I completely blew the proposal format, the feedback that I got about my story premise was good. The group I spoke to told me, "You have to write this!" My instructor's notes said that it was a good premise and gave solid, constructive suggestions about improving my proposal.

I had a chance to speak with my instructor during our break. She told me that she knew which one was mine; and that, she thought it was a good premise. I thanked her and told her that I'd found my sister.

"It's a true story?!" my instructor responded.

"Yeah. Mine."

My instructor teared up a bit, but it could have been her back because I've the pain on her face because of it. She was surprised, though. We talked some more about our lives and writing and then went inside for some movie viewing.

We watched the first ten minutes of "American Beauty" and "Harold and Maude." It was great to see two very different openings to movies back-to-back. My instructor is a very good instructor. I'm so happy that I'm lucky enough to be in this class.

I felt particularly good while watching "Harold and Maude" because I saw Ellen Geer's name in the credits. She played Sunshine Dore (add an accent over the "e" in Dore). Not only was I watching one of my favorite movies and thoroughly enjoying it, but I was transported back to The Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga, California. I lived in Topanga for a few years. I loved it there. I spent a good deal of time at the Theatricum because our Pre-School Fundraiser was held there each year and because it was just a lovely place to go and breathe.

I haven't been to the Theatricum Botanicum since 1988 so I remember it as a rustic, outdoor theatre with railroad ties for seats going up a hillside, a wooden stage built over a creek, and cement stairs going up to the house from behind the stage that had Woody Guthrie's autograph written in them. There was also a garden with a bust of Will Geer up by the house the last time I was there. It was a magical place that I used to "run away" to in secret and "just be." I could breathe there. Writing about it now, I am again transported to a place of joy and safety. Guess I have another coping mechanism - when stressed just think of the Theatricum Botanicum. Now I never would have figured that out if I wasn't in school. Ah, the added benefits of education.

OK, I'm off for another busy day. Will try to write more today to get caught up on my posts.

Many blessings to you and yours. Hang in there. I'm sending lots of good thoughts your way.