To Whom It May Concern:
It’s September. The month of school, Santa Ana winds, an abundance of coffee, and wildfires. Outside the air is gray, murky, and toxic. It’s not clouds sitting above my head but a thick layer of smoke. They say southern California is paradise, but is it really a trap? The vain and the rich get the pleasure of watching their world burn up every year. Oh, yes, it sounds like a fabulous life to me.
Life is kind of fast. It’s kind of absurd, too.
In a week I’ve concluded that:
- I’m moving to Colorado Springs this January.
- Yes, COLORADO SPRINGS! Finally.
- Until then, I’ll be working at Comic Quest, the comic bookstore I slaved at when I was fifteen. I’m thrilled to be employed there again.
- I WILL be published someday. I don’t care how long it takes, what it takes, or how many No’s I’ll have to read. It’s not something I’m ever going to back down on.
- I don’t care what people say, revisions are extremely fun. I enjoy them almost as much as the actual writing process.
- I’M MOVING TO COLORADO SPRINGS!
- I’m going to major in psychology, though it make take me ten years to actually get my Bachelor’s. Whatever.
- No. I still haven’t heard back from The Agent. I welcome any response: “Yes.” “No.” “You suck.” “I love Vincent!” “Learn to spell.” I just want an answer. Preferably an answer with, “You’re magnificent, Heather. Be my client and lets make pretty hardbacks.” But you know, beggars can’t be choosers.
- The idea of driving in the snow is absurdly terrifying. I hardly know how to drive in the rain!
- Hi. I’m going to be living in Colorado soon.
I miss conversing through comments with my affiliates. Being a writer hermit in a cave has its perks, but it also has its fall backs. I miss my friend’s blogs! Can I not have it all? Sleep is such a waste of time. I should invest in drinking more then my usual 5 mugs of coffee a day. Coffee is so good for the soul. I think I’d parish without coffee.
Keep your thoughts on southern California (specifically LA right now), friends. Fire Season has just begun, the Santa Ana’s haven’t even started, and we have a long autumn a head of us. I’m safe. I plan to hide under my dining room table with my laptop and write. The toxic smoke infused air can’t touch me here!
I mentioned I’m moving to Colorado, right?
Okay, back to AFOT and yummy Hayden Mason!
=) You so make me smile… and crack me up!!! Yes Hayden is YUMMY, yes you WILL get published, and YES you mentioned just a couple times that you are moving to Colorado. I’m so happy for you! xoxo ~
Comment by renee — September 3, 2009 @ 7:40 pm
YOU’RE BACK! I was worried you’d left the blogging world behind for good.
Colorado? I hear it’s nice there, but why are you so excited about it? Whatever the case, yay! You seem happy.
Comment by Lizzi — September 3, 2009 @ 8:22 pm
Colorado Springs!
Did you get accepted to a school there? And yes, you WILL get published. I’d hate to get a response like “Learn to spell”, but I suppose that counts as a response! 
Comment by Michelle — September 4, 2009 @ 5:34 am
COLORADO! *happy dances with Heather* I’m excited for you.
(And hopefully not too many blizzards there when you move.
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OH! I totally remember your finger nail! *trembles* And the aftermath of that was frightening too. But at least now you’re okay!
I hope you enjoy your work at the comic book store. Work your butt off for some hard earned cash as they say.
I love how you never give up. With anything. Your health, and your writing, in particular.
You’re magnificent, Heather. I thought you’d like to hear it from me as well. :’)
It’s spring right now! Fourth day of spring.
It rained yesterday, rained like hell, but the weather was lovely today.
Don’t feel too pressured to keep up with us. I’ll get back on the email and let you know how I’m going from time to time. You don’t have to read my blogs.
I would probably hate doing revisions. Reading over that story I mentioned to you (90 or so page one), I felt uneasy about it. Maybe I just wasn’t in the mood. But as you said, I should probably pick it up again. I liked the plot, though, even if it was a bit kiddish. *blushes*
Comment by Georgina — September 4, 2009 @ 1:06 pm
I’ve heard about what happened to LA and my brother’s there.. He just got in in UCLA lol and wow you’re moving to Colorado??? that is sooo cool
Comment by Melle — September 6, 2009 @ 12:52 pm
lol, you’re funny. I take it you’re excited about moving to Colorado Springs?
Sometimes I feel that sleep is a waste of time, too… but I think that coffee tastes really gross. XP
Comment by Carissa — September 6, 2009 @ 11:36 pm
That’s the addictive thing about blogging, the talking with amazing people. (: I’m glad you posted though, I like your posts a lot as you know.
When you said a thick layer of smoke I instantly thought about cigarettes and not coffee smoke.
Even though I have the sneaky one every now and again it’s not the same. Press on with the writing!
Comment by Shola — September 7, 2009 @ 4:35 am
Sounds like exciting things are going to unfold for you
Just remember: Pump the brakes, don’t slam. Turn the wheel with the direction your car is moving when you begin to slip and slide. (this actually is fun….it’s like a big, dangerous sled! lol) You’ll be fine, I’m sure 
Comment by Jen — September 8, 2009 @ 2:01 am
I’ve been trying to take my time and not to force myself. The thing I have discovered with myself is that sometimes I push myself too hard for things that really can wait (hmm, usually online things!). I should relax and get my little brain ticking right first. Sometimes writing poems helps me empty my thoughts.
I’m glad I have a break in about two weeks!
Comment by Georgina — September 8, 2009 @ 2:01 pm
HAVE FUN WHEN YOU MOVE!
Stay safe for the fire season and good luck with your book. I’m sure it’s wonderful
Comment by Alex — September 21, 2009 @ 10:05 am