Holidays!

Well, as I mentioned last time, I've been having a tough time at work, so I was extremely happy to have gotten this week off. Nothing planned, mind you, just a week to myself, which is sometimes what we really need! I've applied for about 40 jobs in the course of the week, so if you're reading, please cross your fingers and send some good intentions for a new job my way.

I must admit, I've not really done alot with my week off, apart from applying for jobs and cleaning. I did go to my pole-dancing class again this week, and am still feeling the pain. I'm having a serious think about actually using the yoga dvd and mat that's been sitting untouched in my cupboard for about 6 months, just so I can bend myself into a 'snowflake' and actually look delicate. I've been meaning to go riding all week too, but the only day I actually felt motivated, it rained all day! Normally I don't mind curling up and reading a book while it's raining, but considering I'd done that for the rest of the week while the sun was shining, I was a bit put out.

I've read about four books this week (including Pride & Prejudice, and the sequel) and have started to think about writing my own. I've actually been thinking about this for years, but have always thought I didn't have enough time or drive to finish one. But not long ago, I read a post on a forum from someone, who said that writing a book is basically like writing a blog - every so often, you add another chapter until you have a whole lot to put together. I thought that was brilliant, and was inspired. That is, until I remembered that I've started about 3 blogs that never went anywhere past a third post, before finally giving up on blogging about 2 years ago. So, I figured if I could keep this blog going for a good amount of time, I might just discover that I do have the discipline and time to sit down and write my first novel. Once I manage that, maybe I can afford to take time off and write more. Considering I've got about 6 books in my head already, I might be able to make a decent living as an authoress. Actually, I've already put together a book of poetry, but on discovering I would need an agent first, I decided not to pursue publication. Call me lazy. Maybe one of these days, I'll publish it myself online. Or maybe I'll start a poetry blog and put one poem on every week. Something to think about I suppose. And it would certainly help with bringing an end to my jobsearch... Come to think of it, I might just call an agent!

When I logged in today, I was going to write all about how I'm pampering myself this week by having manicure/pedicure/facial and a haircut, all in training salons, and how great they are. But nothing seems to end out like I planned when I get to writing stuff down. Maybe if I just sit down and start typing, something more interesting than what I planned could also turn itself into a book. Another thing to think about! If, by any chance, you would actually prefer to have heard about the beauty routines, let me know and I'll tell you next time! Until then, look after yourselves!