My manuscript is back with my editor for final edits and
even though I should be self-editing my second book, I’m hiding from all things
writing. I’ve never been one for procrastinating, but lately I have acquired the
bad habit. Even if I don’t want to edit, I could be practicing my formatting,
or even thinking, or working on marketing ideas for my book (The Amaranthine),
which I still hope to publish this year. We shall see. I just have to be more productive.
On the day-job front, my brother has handed me a flash disk containing
thousands of scientific articles, which I have to catalogue and organize, to
make it easier for him to find when he starts reading and referencing articles
for his own PhD. At this point my eyes feel like they are throbbing in protest,
but it has to get done before the end of the month. See, being a research
assistant isn’t easy, even if you work from home.
On the annoyance front, certain extended family members have
taken up the task of trying to find me a job, as they feel I’m not doing
anything worthwhile with my life. Can you believe that? They don’t believe what
I do for my brother is seen as work. My mom and siblings were just as upset as
me when they found out. Without realizing it I am annoying people by working
from home. Who Knew? Some people can be so nosy.