Writing Programs

Things are still busy and soggy here in Kansas! The rain has been coming down quickly the last few hours. I love it as I am most productive during thunderstorms! Currently, I am investigating new writing programs in Tallahassee, Fl. Part of moving means transferring from the Kansas Chapter of SCBWI to the the Florida Chapter. It's exciting, but I will miss my friends from the Kansas chapter! There are a lot of good memories there. Yet when one door closes another one opens; and that's where the adventures are!
I am also looking into joining The Tallahassee Writers Association, TWA for short. This really excites me as I would be living in the same town as a program. Usually I have to travel to get to the events; but this would put me right there in the middle of the action!
Overall, I am making progress in the way of preparing for the big move. I am excited to be headed down there for interviews in 21 days! That and I really miss a few people there!

Until next time...

Creatively yours,
Kat

Spring has Sprung and Time is Flying!

First of all, Happy Easter! Today is that joyous day where we all sit and ponder how in the world an Easter Bunny lays eggs and marvel at the fact that Jesus was in fact, the very first Zombie. In Kansas, we are happy to be celebrating the fact that we can go outside without the fear of freezing our bums off! The weather is absolutely beautiful!
Despite the warmer weather, I am stuck inside this evening as I am working this weekend. But I did get to drive down after work yesterday to visit my grandparents for an early Easter Dinner, and then drive back this afternoon in time for work at 2p.m. It was a short visit, but a good one! Now, it's back to business time!

Things are rather hectic here! I am busily working away on getting things ready to move! When I started this process, June seemed to be far away, and I just wanted to be there! Now, I am 75 days away from hopping into the U-haul and headed South and there is so much to do in that short time! I am in the process of selling my apartment early and hope to be out of it by the time I go to Tallahassee for interviews, my 22nd birthday, and Heather's graduation (I am so proud of her)! My flight leaves April 28th, and I will be gone until May 8th. Then, upon returning I will be living with a friend until I head out bright and early on the 21st of June (which will be an epic adventure in itself as my two good friends, Melissa and Kyle, will be going with me). My first official day in Tally will be June 22nd!

Right now at home I am working on getting all of my writing stuff ready to transfer. I have files and stuff everywhere and I am trying to get it all where it needs to be. Beyond that, I want to have stuff that I will need where I can still get to it during all this chaos! One thing I have realized during this process is that I have a LOT of books, and even more filled journals! I found some fun memories while going through an old trunk the other night. It's always fun to see how far you have come by reading old journals; and I have come a long way in the last year and a half alone. It was reassuring to see that, especially during all this change! A nice reminder that you can get through anything and do just about anything when you put your mind to it; one step at a time! ;)

Overall, while things are busy and a bit chaotic; they are going good! I am very excited for everything that is going on in my life right now, and ready for all the opportunities that are coming up in the next few months. Now if time would just hurry up, I could get there quicker! I'll always be a Kansas girl, but my heart is already in Florida!

Creatively yours,
Kat

Announcement Time!

As promised, I have a few announcements to make. Part of going to Florida for so long this last visit was to help me finally decide what it is I want to do (ok, maybe it would be better to say what I "should" do as I have "wanted" to do this for awhile now). The final decision was that when my plane landed back in Kansas after the break I would know. However, it ended up that I knew the second I walked off the plane on March 10th (the beginning of my break). So, without further hesitation, I'm excited to announce that after much thought and a lot of planning, I will be moving to Florida! It was a very tough decision to make, even though it's what I want. I have been very lucky here with a wonderful job that I will miss greatly. However, I am very excited about the opportunities that are available where I am headed.

The next few months will be very hectic. I will be moving out of my apartment at the end of April to a temporary place. I will then be taking a mini trip to Tally for my sister's graduation and for job interviews. After that I will return to Kansas for a bit longer, until the end of June, and packing stuff into a U-Haul. I will be heading out on June 21st and officially arrive in Tally June 22nd. Making this the biggest and most hectic move of all! Which means great stories later of course!

I am very confident and excited about my decision. It's a big change, but I feel that it is for the best. I have found it harder and harder to come back from Tally every time I go. There are many things I care about there, and a lot of opportunities that I cannot wait to explore! But more on that later; I just wanted to share my exciting news now that it is official!

Creatively yours,
Kat

My Spring Break 2010 Photos

Heather and I on the car ride to Orlando.


Heather and I at Disney right after we made our big announcement!


About to head into the Magic Kingdom with my ticket!


Magic Kingdom: In trouble already!


Heather, Lance and I on Dumbo!


The whole gang! Minnie, Heather, Heather G, Me, Lance, and Mickey


Me being...me!


501st: Squad 7!


Me as Superwoman and Lance as partial Boba Fett
(end of conference day, he was already out of costume)


Myself and a random Penguin! We will call him... Hughey? :)

The Countown Begins!

It's officially less than 24 hours until I head out Florida! 23 hours or 1424 minutes to be exact! Needles to say, my focus is a bit scatted at this point! I am very excited, but I also have a lot to get done before I leave for the airport! What keeps me motivated? In a day, I will get off the plane in Tallahassee and tackle my best friend! In two days I will be in DISNEY WORLD for the first time in my entire life! I am 21 (22 next month) and I've never been! I am fully prepared to resort back to being a 10-year old! In three days I will be in a fancy smancy hotel, and busily costuming at MegaCon (nerdy yes, but a very fun opportunity to tap into your creative side)! And did I mention that I am going to be with the some of my favorite people!?

Right now I have a list of things that I am trying to get through tonight. I managed to incorporate writing into it as well, ha! It's Cat in the Hat Themed. I was bored?! ;) I am being neurotic about some things that aren't for the trip. I need to go over the final pages for Lily the Lady Bug because they are due a few days after I return to Kansas. I will have some down time in Florida so I am taking the proofs with me. I also have some school projects that I need to keep on top off! So I am trying to get what I can done now, and the rest I will take along with me!

In other news, today was the first rainy day of Spring! We didn't really get any thunder with it, but that was ok. It smells fresh and crisp out. Perfect weather to curl up in a blanket and read a good book! If only I had time!

I think that about wraps it up! I will try and make a post or two when I am in Florida. However, if I don't get to it I will make one when I get back for sure, with lots of pictures! Until then...

Creatively yours,
Kat Callaway