Still alive, still busy, daydreaming of extra time in my days.

[rhyll]

There have been some unusual events since I last posted, not all of which I feel comfortable posting about here. Some summaries of the less private stuff:

Work:
Teaching: *sigh*
Thesis: *sigh*
Conference paper: *sigh*
Job search: *sigh*
I have been making progress in some areas, but it is all slow going and difficult. I feel good about the work I've been doing but at the same time I think I need to get some boxes ticked fairly quickly.

People:
Oh my! Some of you are awesome. The last few weeks have been hard, and I have felt very appreciative of people's attempts to look after me and make me smile. Sometimes it is good knowing that people talk behind your back and what they are saying is, "to the rescue!" There are many gestures, large and small, that have reminded me that I'm part of a community and that even when I don't see people for a while the connections are still there. I have also been overflowing with love with my family, although I haven't had as much time to spend with them as I would have liked. Due to Sad Circumstances I have spent more time than usual with J's family, which I have appreciated.

Doing:
I have been thinking up stories. I have been writing snippets on facebook instead of telling everyone what I had for breakfast. I have been writing in my journal with my fountain pen, and finding it satisfying. I sent a letter or two. I have been tidying, and baking a lot. I have been giving baked goods to strangers and workmates and friends. My bicycle is in for servicing (I know! But I don't have time to do it myself right now, you see). I have been discussing ideas for poor neglected bluestocking. I have been reading a few pages of fiction, now and then.

Comments

[mynxii.livejournal.com]

The past few months... this year in general has been very hard work for me. I've appreciated it, but omg, the work! So, I hear what you're saying and am glad you're feeling supported even as you continue putting one foot in front of the other. I've been wondering how you're doing - but as I don't know you yet haven't wanted to intrude :) *relaxing and loving thoughts*

[alexmoon.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I am very impressed with how you've been handling things, it's good seeing that difficult experiences can prompt people around me (in cyberspace) to grow and learn. I'm looking forward to catching up with you at some point (post-conference-paper, possibly post-Brisbane for you, depending how busy we both are).

[mynxii.livejournal.com]

It will happen when it happens - and that's really more than fine, either way something to look forward to!!

Wishing you powerful productivity and articulation for conference paper!

I'm often inspired by the way others move through the world through joyful and difficult times... on that basis I have to assume that someone might find my journey helpful/comforting to share in.

[lisamax.livejournal.com]

thank you for helping save my saturday night. <3

[alexmoon.livejournal.com]

It was a pleasure!