for a variety of reasons
For a variety of reasons I can’t seem to sit down, long enough, at a computer and write out a blog entry. None of the reasons are due to lack of interest in the blog or, for that matter, lack of things to say. The world is an interesting place filled with opinions and people and events that all seem to coalesce and transpire into a mixing pot of things to say, things to think about, and things to update the blog about. As such, one of those items is a list of personal goals I’ve set for myrself, one of which is (though possibly not for much longer) to update the blog five times a week. Right now, I think updating once a week, and probably on Sunday’s, may be the best that can be expected of me.
I wouldn’t bet anything significant on or against my updating once a week. Heck, if you were a betting person and looking for new things to bet against, I (probably) wouldn’t use my blog or website as that item for two reasons. First, I am as likely as not (e.g. sixes) to update reqularly; and second, I am as likely as not (again, sixes) to not update for a very long time. In either case, I actually like my website, I like having my domain, I like updating it, and I like updating whoever in the world wants to come and see what I am doing with what I am doing. As such . . .
I go to my residency starting next Sunday. I’ve been reading sample work from my cohorts and am pretty excited to be in this MFA-Writing program. I am even more excited about the writing that I am producing not so much in anticipation of the program, but rather in anticipation of being in a place in my life where a) I have things to say, b) I am capable of saying them, and c) they come out interesting and compelling and in fiction form. None of this means I don’t enjoy reading and writing non-fiction and essays and whatnots. It does mean that the goal I set for myself a long time ago is still there.
Also, I am still taking calls from a state agency about issues related to money and rights. This does deal with child support cases and as a result, I understand now the intricacies that exist within that realm. AND, I have no desire to really talk about it. This is probably one of my problems about updating, I want to write about things and don’t want my blog to become known for child support related questions and answers. I care too much about the writing for that.
For those that are curious, I am still looking for a job that is more compatible with my background and education and my future education (e.g. I am getting a Master’s of Fine Arts in Writing and would like to start work either as a professor or in publishing) and as a result continue to apply for jobs when they come available. With all of that said, I am still interested in a job in academia or a job dealing with government contractors. And, I still note that the economy is in the toilet. I’ve a new idea I should explore in relationship to that – no hints from me about what the idea is – but haven’t really delved into anything in that area that could be considered research. I’m poor.
Anyway, life continues. Erin is about to take the GRE. We are excited about that. CAMPER is growing like a weed and for those that know the website you can see pretty regular updates from Erin there. As well as at Erin’s website. Beyond that, we continue to live with family and continue to try and figure out what comes next.
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