[Life] [Writing] Life – It’s Bananas
Still here… Still figuring the things out. Trying to knock some things out in little bits and spurts to be productive while I have this time, but the struggle is real.
So, what’s been going on? All the things. My therapist and I are working on Core Beliefs now that I have some space and vocabulary. Let me just say, that’s FUN.
First, to my LGTBQIA+ friends – my sincerest apologies. I’ve been an ignorant ally. I’m learning to be better for you. I want to be a safe person for everyone, but especially those who don’t feel safe. I recently went to the national convention for Free Mom Hugs, and met some really cool people and learned a lot. I am a work in progress, please let me know when I stumble, I want to know how to be the ally you need. And though I’m not a mom – I’m here for Free Weird Aunt Hugs if you need one, because I truly believe we’re all here for a reason, a purpose, and we’re all valuable and visible how we authentically need to be.
Next, I’ve also been posting more on LinkedIN. Why? Because it’s playing the social media game of trying to find a new Day Job in an increasingly tough job market. Writers? You think Standard Manuscript Format is the laugh riot of not being standard? The “advice” for resume building is even more ridiculous. All the advice on how to write/get published? It’s just as convoluted and contradictory (or more) for finding a job. And now with some programs and policies going away, I’m half afraid all the EEO demographic questionnaires are going to be used for ill effect (not that I think they were ever used for good, but now the quiet part is out loud).
Writing… welp, this morning, news broke in Vanity Fair about how Zuckerberg doesn’t think a book is worth anything. Here’s my sad take on it on Bluesky. I’m still writing, though. Actually been making progress on projects and feeling creative. Then this. So much fun – and I’m not even in the scrape from GenLib! Which, seriously, that was a weird blow to the ego.
And yet, my situation is just depressing. I’ve had multiple friends with major life hits this week, and my empathy for them is off the charts. While holding my breath that the dogsitter we’re meeting with on Saturday works out because it’s the last hurtle to actually go on vacation in early May.
So, that’s the high level overview. Looking forward to Scrappy’s SpecFic Symposium on April 25 from 1-5 on the UNT Campus. Then SoonerCon in June.