I think it’s time to face the facts. I’m a terrible blogger. Horrible. If there was an award for Worst Blogger of All Time, my name would be engraved on it. The saddest part of my slacking? I really have no excuse.
Okay, so, yeah. I have a FEW excuses. I’ve been incredibly absorbed in my A FEAR OF TEARS revision. So absorbed that I finished two weeks before my deadline (I’m wrapping up the copy edits now). And alright, my house has been kind of crazy. We’ve had guests staying for days at a time, I got new glasses, my twenty-one year old sister has been making more (highly welcomed!) appearances, the dogs are on crack, my younger brother (14) and sister (15) are as crazy as ever, it’s been cloudy, it’s been sunny, I was deathly ill for three days but found recovery…
See? A plethora of excuses.
But really… REALLY… I could have easily updated this poor dusty site amidst all the “turmoil”. And honestly, when is life not hectic? When are we not scrambling to stretch every last second of every last day? I guess the truth is that blogging has fallen beneath all of my real greater priorities.
Such as the AFOT revision, which I finished and am truly so proud of, or spending time with my family before I move 1000 miles away this January, and taking care of my body, or just simply enjoying the day I’m experiencing. Hell! If skimping out on blogging means a happier, more content life, then I’m going to skimp like a PRO. Because seriously, it’s been a beautiful month. And that’s what matters. Enjoying what I have, what I did do, rather then focusing on the things I didn’t. Like, er, blogging. Or making those appointments to see my hematologist and orthopedic and remembering to take all my damn medication.
Life isn’t about the endless lists of setbacks and forgotten To Do lists. It’s about the smiles we find within all of those cloudy (or in my typical case, hot) blistered days.
From the Montage at Laguna Beach, California – Featured in AFOT.
Anyhow, like I said I finished the A FEAR OF TEARS revision. I’m so pleased with my work. I finally can recognize that I have grown as a writer. I’m not sure what will happen with the manuscript – if it’ll finally be picked up, or if another revision will be needed, or if it’ll simply grow moldy in the back of my closet – but I’m proud of it. I know that I put my soul into the book, and that means so much to me.
Now I’m trying to figure out what direction I’m headed next in terms of writing. I believe a FALLING INTO YESTERDAY revision is in my near future, but I don’t want to start that until I receive my highly awaited “notes” from a Very Important Person. So, until then, I think I’ll read through the manuscript and let my mind brew. I need to figure out the sequel and clear a few questions up.
From the Montage at Laguna Beach, California – Featured in AFOT.
Whatever the case, life is good. I hope everyone has enjoyed their autumn so far! What are you all doing for Halloween? I MAY document my night, but we’ll see. 
All I have to say is that I’ll surely be rocking my wings.
See, I’m the same way with Dottish. That’s why I’ve taken to only writing about really thoughtful topics, like my friends, relationships…things I find interesting.
As I’m sure you know, I totally understand your lack of blogging as I read your more private journal and you’re busy as hell revising and getting over illnesses…everything.
I’m just anxious to see what happens with the Very Important Person.
For Halloween, I’ve got a performance of Dracula.
I’m for SURE dressing up for the show. XD I don’t know what I’m wearing yet, but I AM dressing up! After the show, it’s looking like a group of us may go see a midnight showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show. The ones where you throw things and such. XD It sounds like fun. 
Comment by Hannah — October 19, 2009 @ 7:34 pm
Hurray for finishing the revision. Who cares if you don’t blog often? It’s not as important as what you’re doing otherwise.
Pretty pictures!
Comment by Lizzi — October 19, 2009 @ 11:13 pm
No apologies needed. We understand. Living your real life is more important than telling us about your real life. So cool about the revisions. I will be crossing my fingers and toes that that very important person will be blown away by your revised A FEAR OF TEARS.
XOXO ….
Comment by renee — October 20, 2009 @ 2:31 am
Beautiful. Really.
Comment by Blair — October 21, 2009 @ 12:39 am
Don’t apologise, Heather! Your beautiful books need the attention they deserve. I’m proud that you got the revision done.
I hope you hear from the Very Important Person soon, with good news!
There is no need for all those excuses.
You’re alive, hopefully well, and you’ve been working hard.
I’m not a huge fan of coffee, but who knows; it might slip into my routine.
I do realise that, but it’s always me (and a few others) who pop their hand up when questioned if they don’t have a Facebook.
Comment by Georgina — October 21, 2009 @ 11:52 am
You have most certainly NOT failed me or anyone else as a friend — Trust me, muchmuchmuch worse things have happened … Like people saying ‘I’ll always be there for youuu!’ and then ignoring all texts/eMails/MySpace messages/phone calls awhile later … And never, ever speaking to you again. True stor(ies). e_e
Besides, I didn’t update for like, two months this summer and nothing too Earth shattering happened, bwahaha … And I didn’t even have a decent excuse at ALL! I was just too busy not using teh Intarwebz. End. xD;
But anywayyys, thank you so much for your super long comment and for all the compliments within said comment … I seriously felt a lot happier just reading it, probably because I felt that you weren’t just ‘being nice’, which is what I usually think when someone pays me a compliment, sadly. But whatever, thank you! ^^
Best of luck receiving word back from that certain Very Important Person! I remember when you told me all about said person via eMail, but I had gotten confused sometime between June and now and thought that were TWO Very Important Persons, hahaha … No idea how I managed that. XD;
Ahh, this comment is so shittily composed. I’ve been returning comments on and off all day, so I’m a bit confuddled and my eyes are twitchy, like they do after you’ve been online too long, so forgive any failousity this comment might possess. o___O
Much love, and I hope everything keeps going well for you! You totally deserve it. ^^
PS: Next time you update, you should post a picture of your new glasses! I love seeing shots of people’s new accessories/items/etc. x3;
Comment by Mallory — October 24, 2009 @ 12:02 am
Who knows, you might earn big bucks sometime soon and be able to get yourself an iPod touch!
I actually did these surveys online to get points and get money but woooow, it takes so long.
I hate insomnia… I find myself very alive at night and staying up until 1am. :S
Aww, whoever isn’t understanding, give them a little shove. They shouldn’t expect you to blog daily and talk to everyone daily. :O
Haha I’ve had iced coffee once, which was alright. I think I had mocha once but generally I don’t like it. 8D
Comment by Georgina — October 24, 2009 @ 1:53 am
Aww thank you! *HUGS*
Aw.
Well, we’ll have to see. You might get lucky one day. 
I hope you’re going well! I’m up at 1am again. Bollocks. D:
Comment by Georgina — October 25, 2009 @ 1:43 pm
Kittens are fantastical.
…The dogs are on crack?
I very much like this quote. It sounds like it should be in a book:
“Life isn’t about the endless lists of setbacks and forgotten To Do lists. It’s about the smiles we find within all of those cloudy (or in my typical case, hot) blistered days.”
You make me feel better about how I haven’t been on my site in a week. Life goes on, I’ve realized. And it’s okay.
Comment by Carissa — October 26, 2009 @ 12:03 am
Kittens are fantastical.
…The dogs are on crack?
I very much like this quote. It sounds like it should be in a book:
“Life isn’t about the endless lists of setbacks and forgotten To Do lists. It’s about the smiles we find within all of those cloudy (or in my typical case, hot) blistered days.”
You make me feel better about how I haven’t been on my site in a week. Life goes on, I’ve realized. And it’s okay.
Comment by Amy — April 23, 2010 @ 7:56 am
Beautiful. Really.
Comment by Amy — June 4, 2010 @ 12:44 pm