Here is the News

[tinhuvielartanis]

I've been dealing with a serious writer's block, and I still am. It's taken me several days just get up the gumption to make this post, but make it I must because, if I stop writing altogether, and I'm very close to that already, I may never start again. Other steps I'm taking not to lose my writing mojo are rehashing my outline for The Blood Crown and listening to Crown almost exclusively. Now, yesterday, I didn't do any of that. I took a break yesterday and vegged out in front of the TV watching the Alien movies. Today, it's back to work holding on to the threads of my Vampire story.

Also on hold is the Femme Joker story. gunslingaaahhh and I need to get our arses in gear regarding this tale and just write it already! It shouldn't be this difficult. It shouldn't be such a task. It's supposed to be fun. I keep telling myself this and I will believe it or die trying. Harrumph!

One thing I know that's bothering me is something I thought would have been over by now is still drifting around in limbo and I'm wanting it done and part of my past. (vague much, Tin?) I'm sick to death of the whole thing, of the petty politics, and the superficialities I've forced myself to tolerate far beyond the limits of my patience and temper. When I realised that my interest had waned to the point of being nonexistent, I knew then that my association with this situation had stretched far beyond my comfort zone.

Shmoop disappeared last week. This, after Motley, Norvus, Barney, and Spectre all disappeared, and Smidgen returned to us with her side torn out. Some sort of vicious thing is stalking my feline friends and I hate it. It bothers me that I can't let Steve in because of how he behaves toward Smidgen and Aloysius. But Steve is a wily beast, so I don't think he's going to become yet another "Dead Steve." Smidgen and Al are almost exclusively house cats now, thank the Mighties.

A lawyer has taken my disability case. Well, not just any lawyer...the premiere disability lawyer in the Upstate of South Carolina. So that heartens me somewhat since I know that lawyers typically don't take on cases unless they're pretty sure they'll win. So another several-month waiting period is in store, then we'll see what happens. In the meantime, I'm just gonna keep on keeping on...

Comments

[nonabloch.livejournal.com]

Oh noes! Kitties!!! I hope they come back and not with holes in their sides!! Poor little Smidgen. :(


And woot for the lawyer. Good things there hopefully.

Keep on keeping on...that's the way to do it.

[sapphirescarlet.livejournal.com]

SO glad to hear about the lawyer.

And SO sad to hear Shmoop is still missing. Poor puss, I hate it for you.

[durgablue.livejournal.com]

A lawyer has taken my disability case. Well, not just any lawyer...the premiere disability lawyer in the Upstate of South Carolina.

Good, I hope this moves your case along quickly!

Also, I am very sorry to hear about Shmoop. If you think some type of canine is out there attacking cats, be careful, it would probably have similar feelings about people as well.

[miintikwa.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry about Smidge being hurt and Schmoop missing! But yay about the lawyer. :)

[gunslingaaahhh.livejournal.com]

in regards to the kitties: its fishercats, im telling you. here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishercat. they arent very nice, not very nice at all, precious. they live in trees and shit.

hoorah for the laywer! lets hope he brings home the bacon, as it were.

yeaaahhhhh, we def need to get on with that. i need to dive back into 'the chalice' since i havent really done much w/ it since "sui generis."

vague yes, but true. while part of me is glad you're "over it," im also sort of disheartened because what was supposed to be FUN and an ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE was turned into something quite the opposite, and that isnt fair. however, there isnt much we can do about it (for now).

[turelie.livejournal.com]

Good news about the lawyer....BAD BAD news about the kitties.

I shall pray to whomever is listening and can help that Schmoop comes back safe. :( I'm so sad now....poor kitties.

[falkenna.livejournal.com]

A lot of people -- including us -- having Wagnerian times at the moment (things happening both wonderful and tragic). A friend says it's to do with Mars.

Sorry and happy to hear it. But really very glad that your disability is, it seems, being taken seriously and may be resolved before too long.

cats

[b-bopper55.livejournal.com]

Will Smidgen recover? How bad was the side?

I am keeping all crossed for the lawyer/disability case. Hope it is decided faster than months. I know you must be so disappointed in knowing you had to retain an attorney to get the case determined. I think the two places are in cahoots with each other/the state won't give client fundage until they get the attorney; that way they help feed the attorneys. It is bullshite!

Re: cats

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

Smidgen is just fine, but she suffers from PTSD now. Shmoop never came back.