Urban Dictionary.com defines writer's block as: When a writer runs out of bullshit to use in their writings. I'm going to have to say I agree right now. Though I need to get it in gear as November is getting closer and closer, which means NaNoWriMo is too! Consider yourself warned ;)
Creatively yours,
Kat
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Cold in Fall... and We're Not Talking Climate!
Fall has begun here in Tallahassee, and the forecast for the last weekend was colds with a high chance of sneezing! My two roommates and I all got the worst colds and spent the last part of the weekend swimming in Kleenex and cold meds. Though the weekend didn't start out bad!
Friday after work my boyfriend took me to The Melting Pot. An entire restaurant dedicated to the art of fondue (I am well aware I sound like a small town girl in the big city right now - - but hey wait, I am)! There were 4 courses, all served via this little pot that was on a burner in the middle of our table. It was quite possibly the coolest date I have been on! What sealed the deal (besides being with him) was when they caught the chocolate on fire (on purpose)! The waiter also got bonus points for saying "It's your chocolate, you can do whatever you want with it!" My inner 5-year old wanted to say, "anything?!" But I held it in!
After dinner, we went to the Fun Station where we spent an insane amount of time trying to win enough tickets on the arcade games to get a blue duck that looked like a penguin. Being the two very dedicated adults that we are, we succeeded - - managing to get a slinky and an army man as well. Then it was golf time.... and lets just say as far as careers go, we should let Tiger Woods do his thing and he should stick to being a composer, and I should stick to being a writer.
Saturday is when we all woke up sick. Sadly on the weekend we had planned on decorating for Halloween. We weren't too bad though; we didn't let it stop us from packing up and going to the beach for the day! We decided maybe the best medicine was a girls day out! We went to St. George's Island and spent the day laying on the sad rather than in our beds. For dinner we went to the Blue Parrot - - a beach side restaurant that was amazing. If ever you find your self in St. George's, I highly recommend it. After dinner we decided to look at the stars for a big from the beach, and then headed home.
The rest of the weekend we spent a lot of time watching movies, being lazy, and when we found the energy - - feeding the Alligators and turtles in the pond behind our place. We finally named the biggest Alligator - S'more. He likes marshmallows. (*Sidenote: We know that it is a horrible idea to feed the alligators, however, they kind of do what they want when we are feeding the turtles; and I'm not going to argue with them)!
This week I have been busy working with the Twindles. They are growing up and changing every day (how is that for cliche)! They are both walking now, and have figured out how to unlock the baby gates. Monday morning I came in the garage door to find them both eating pebbles of dog food as fast as they could cram it in. They are very ornery to say the least.
As for writing, I am hoping to get back on track after being sick and form a more stick schedule for desk time. I bought a workbook with writing exercises that I hope will help! More on that later!
I'm off for now, but I hope everyone is enjoying September and the beginning of Fall so far. Until next time...
Creatively yours,
Kat
Friday after work my boyfriend took me to The Melting Pot. An entire restaurant dedicated to the art of fondue (I am well aware I sound like a small town girl in the big city right now - - but hey wait, I am)! There were 4 courses, all served via this little pot that was on a burner in the middle of our table. It was quite possibly the coolest date I have been on! What sealed the deal (besides being with him) was when they caught the chocolate on fire (on purpose)! The waiter also got bonus points for saying "It's your chocolate, you can do whatever you want with it!" My inner 5-year old wanted to say, "anything?!" But I held it in!
After dinner, we went to the Fun Station where we spent an insane amount of time trying to win enough tickets on the arcade games to get a blue duck that looked like a penguin. Being the two very dedicated adults that we are, we succeeded - - managing to get a slinky and an army man as well. Then it was golf time.... and lets just say as far as careers go, we should let Tiger Woods do his thing and he should stick to being a composer, and I should stick to being a writer.
Saturday is when we all woke up sick. Sadly on the weekend we had planned on decorating for Halloween. We weren't too bad though; we didn't let it stop us from packing up and going to the beach for the day! We decided maybe the best medicine was a girls day out! We went to St. George's Island and spent the day laying on the sad rather than in our beds. For dinner we went to the Blue Parrot - - a beach side restaurant that was amazing. If ever you find your self in St. George's, I highly recommend it. After dinner we decided to look at the stars for a big from the beach, and then headed home.
The rest of the weekend we spent a lot of time watching movies, being lazy, and when we found the energy - - feeding the Alligators and turtles in the pond behind our place. We finally named the biggest Alligator - S'more. He likes marshmallows. (*Sidenote: We know that it is a horrible idea to feed the alligators, however, they kind of do what they want when we are feeding the turtles; and I'm not going to argue with them)!
This week I have been busy working with the Twindles. They are growing up and changing every day (how is that for cliche)! They are both walking now, and have figured out how to unlock the baby gates. Monday morning I came in the garage door to find them both eating pebbles of dog food as fast as they could cram it in. They are very ornery to say the least.
As for writing, I am hoping to get back on track after being sick and form a more stick schedule for desk time. I bought a workbook with writing exercises that I hope will help! More on that later!
I'm off for now, but I hope everyone is enjoying September and the beginning of Fall so far. Until next time...
Creatively yours,
Kat
Thursday, September 9, 2010
September Already?!
Hello all! It's hard to believe that it is already September here in sunny Florida. It has been very busy! My roommates and I are moved into and just about settled in our new apartment. We have spent the last month thoroughly enjoying the lakeside view complete with back porch deck to relax on and watch the wildlife. There is an amazing amount of turtles, heron, and alligators! All of which we are trying to name (harder than you would think). We also have been enjoying the pool that is surrounded by palm trees! Yesterday we went on a quest for new floats to float on and relax. The difference between this place and our old one is amazing!
The other plus is that I just happen to live about 5 minutes away from work. Saving me from having to drive through the city and avoiding traffic! Also, the twins and I can go on walks to the park near my house, which is always an adventure!
My desk is all unpacked and slowly getting organized. I have found myself taking trips to the diner where my roommate works to use the Internet and research information for my newest manuscript. Most of my writing is on napkins there, which is highly entertaining to others. I have also started working during nap-time at work, and stealing my boyfriends Internet (and dog) in the evenings when we hang out. The latter being my favorite... though I easily get distracted by Bruce's fluffiness and distracted by playing fetch (if you hadn't guessed, we are talking about the dog, not the boyfriend). Despite this, I am making a lot of progress. I am REALLY excited about this book idea, and been working every chance I get. Tonight I am meeting my sister at Books-a-Million to look for a few books on Diana Ross for research purposes. Hopefully I will get a bit of writing done there as well.
Not much else is going on right now. Though the twins turn 1 here in a few weeks, that is exciting! Grover is walking, and Cookie Monster isn't far behind! I cannot believe how much they have grown since I started working here. I love this job, and being able to see them change every day. Speaking of which, nap time is nearing an end so I best get bottles ready to go!
Until next time...
Creatively yours,
Kat
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Moving on UP... :)
Hey everyone! Just a quick update! My roommates and I got moved OUT of the ghetto! We rented a U-Haul and got everything moved last Saturday with the help from some amazing friends. The new place is coming together and already feels more like a home than our old place. It's amazing the difference in even small things has been. Like being able to walk to our cars at night. Or not having to check if the door is locked 2o times before finally being able to fall asleep. I think it's safe to say we won't be missing the ghetto!
Back to unpacking (hopefully for the last time)!
Creatively Yours,
Kat Callaway
Back to unpacking (hopefully for the last time)!
Creatively Yours,
Kat Callaway
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Barrel of Giggles in the Ghetto
It has been awhile since I have made a post; and a lot has changed! One of the biggest things being that in 2 days we move(again)! We found a really nice place (with a spotless crime report online), that we sign the lease and get the keys for this Friday! The three of us have never been more ready to get out of the Ghetto!
Everything else has turned around too :) The last month has been so different from my first month here in Tally. Things just flipped, and have been getting better ever since. And I am OK with that! We got our fair share of bad luck out of the way I hope!
Last weekend Heather, Heather and I went down to Orlando for the CV - Star Wars Convention. It was really cool; though the best part was when they surprised me with a late birthday present - Disney World!!!! It was a special event so we got to be at Disney until 2 a.m.! Talk about epic! Why? BECAUSE WE MET CARRIE FISHER AND GOT HER AUTOGRAPH!!!! Sadly we weren't aloud to take pictures of her at the autograph booth, but we got a pic of us with the autographed pic as well as other awesome things! Check out these pictures:
Like I said, things are going well :) There is a lot more going on, but I only have the Internet during nap-time (at work)! Look for more updates soon and pictures from the new place next week!
Until then!
Creatively Yours,
Kat
Everything else has turned around too :) The last month has been so different from my first month here in Tally. Things just flipped, and have been getting better ever since. And I am OK with that! We got our fair share of bad luck out of the way I hope!
Last weekend Heather, Heather and I went down to Orlando for the CV - Star Wars Convention. It was really cool; though the best part was when they surprised me with a late birthday present - Disney World!!!! It was a special event so we got to be at Disney until 2 a.m.! Talk about epic! Why? BECAUSE WE MET CARRIE FISHER AND GOT HER AUTOGRAPH!!!! Sadly we weren't aloud to take pictures of her at the autograph booth, but we got a pic of us with the autographed pic as well as other awesome things! Check out these pictures:
Like I said, things are going well :) There is a lot more going on, but I only have the Internet during nap-time (at work)! Look for more updates soon and pictures from the new place next week!
Until then!
Creatively Yours,
Kat
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