Yet again I have fallen off the blogging map and it is for a good reason. I really had nothing to say. Life has been fairly quiet but good. Yes, my health is still an issue and yes, I've had new diagnoses and med changes. But I'd rather not focus on that. In fairness, it is after midnight and I just took migraine meds a my rarely used friend percocet. So please forgive any odd phrases.
I've fallen in love with some not-great television shows. Netflix is a blessing and a curse. Shows like Lost Girl and Arrow keep me entertained for hours. My beloved Community was canceled but Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was renewed. And season two of Orange is the New Black was released less than an hour ago. Summer TV breaks suck but I think I have enough to keep me going.
I've also been writing and editing like crazy. The novel that I completed for my Camp NaNoWriMo in April will eventually be an eBook. No, it won't be published under my name and I won't provide the link until some random internet strangers tear it apart. I know I'm being weird about this but I can't help it.
I am doing a new Camp NaNoWriMo in July and right now I am stuck on a topic. My creativity is a bit fried after all the writing, editing, formatting, etc. If you have any ideas, shoot them my way. I have my "backup" ideas and a few short stories, but nothing solid in mind.
One of the biggest helps was attending my silent writing group - we talk at the beginning and then spend two hours in silence working on our own projects. It sounds weird but is actually fun, welcoming and inspiring.
I would also love some advice and feedback on how to get nonfiction articles published. There are so many "what to do" and "what to say" articles out there and I have no idea how to get in with a site that fits my interests.
And finally - back to bring conscious. Today I'm talking about the electric bill. I live in the high desert and it gets hot as hades up in this place. I'm trying to figure out how to recalibrate my body so I don't break the AC before the end of June. I'm slowly acclimating myself to warmer inside temps, cooler clothing and lots of ice water. I found that I have the hardest time leaving my very comfortably cool apartment, stepping into the sweltering heat and then back in to my chilly car. I have pretty strong temperature sensitivity so finding a balance is crucial. I also don't want to contribute to any brown outs or blackouts.
What do you do to keep cool? Any other thoughts?
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