Writing-related quote...

"I can't understand why a person will take a year to write a novel when he can easily buy one for a few dollars."
~ Fred Allen

A new niche blog...

If an idea comes to me, I usually can't shake it until I put a few pieces of it together & put it out there. It is a blessing & sometimes a curse.

So, instead of working on my other dozens of projects that I keep putting off, I decided to start a new one.

...a blog, a blog for writers...

My personal blog will remain what it is, random stuff & observations... but 'all pages aside' will focus on the life of an aspiring writer & all things writing related.

(stay tuned as Blogger is reviewing my new blog)

Do you want a pack?

(see previous blog)

The same woman at the same store was stocking the cigarettes when I came to the counter. While since she was stocking, she asked if I want a pack.

I politely declined while reminding myself that I don't smoke.

Maybe one day she'll recognize me & refer to me as "that dude that randomly comes in for pop."

What color is a yellow taxi?

On my morning drive to work I saw a Yellow Taxi (company) van that was white.

The other office...

I'm working out of a 'remote' office today. Catching up on some work for one of my new clients. There are way less distractions here than home. I'm spending too much time on one aspect of the project, but I keep thinking of new things!

On my way to lunch I drove by a Starbucks and saw two people sitting outside. One was reading and the other listening to muisc. Both reached for their coffee/smoothie at the same time. Ahh - Friday mornings at Starbucks...

Coming soon...

In the near future, a few days, a few hours maybe... if not today - I'm expecting a call from my friend Mike to announce the birth of his son.

This means I'll be an "Uncle" again which at this point I've lost count of how many "nieces" & "nephews" I have. I'd estimate 2 dozen.

So, pre-congrats to Mike & his wife!

Mail for Mr. & Mrs. Chad...

Lately I've been receiving a lot of mail to Mr. & Mrs. Me.

I find it odd considering I'm not married - though I know it is junk mail.

However, if I am married & don't know it - I'd like the post office to send her over. I'd offer to pay for shipping. (no people, I’m not talking about Russian brides)

In the meantime, these places that continue to send mail to my 'wife' & I can live in their delusional world for a bit longer.

Puff, Gulp, & repeat...

While walking from my car to the office this morning, I saw a guy standing by the smoking area. In one hand was a half-smoked cigarette, in the other was a can of Mountain Dew.

I got the sense that he was running late as he quickly consumed both one after another.

Puff
Gulp
Puff
Gulp

He did this back & forth until the point I past him. I assume he finished both, but he never rushed past me.

Hopefully both the nicotine & the caffeine can give him that boost he was looking for this Thursday morning.

Now it is time I find an energy boost of some sort.

On the side...

Seems like lately my side projects consume my non-work & non-sleeping hours.

My web traffic consulting business is slowly but surely picking up clients. During the time I was completing a project, I received 3 inquires from different potential clients.

Meanwhile there are some websites I'm updating & even more websites I'm revamping.

Thus all things web-related aren't leaving time for all things writing-related - making for an unfortunate circumstance.

The homestead seems to be suffering as well. If you are keeping tabs: I need a personal assistant, an errand boy/girl, a housekeeper, a groundskeeper, another personal assistant, and more private funding!
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In other good news, my sister & her new hubby are nearby to raise support for their mission work through Campus Crusade for Christ. If you would like to know more about what they do and how you might support them, contact me (chadbring at hotmail dot com).

It was excruciating...

Last night I was minding my own business while working on a project and watching reruns of "How I Met Your Mother".

It hit me. The left side of my mouth started to throb. It was excruciating. It was the worse toothache I've ever experienced and it went on for most of the night. I picked up some recommended meds at Walgreens, but that didn't seem to do the trick. I even Google'd emegency dentist+omaha. I finally decided to try and get some sleep while hoping the pain would go away.

This morning I could barely feel the pain, I mostly feel tired from my lack of sleep.

I scheduled an appointment with my dentist for a routine checkup and asked why I might do in a similar situation after hours.

I'll blame it on my co-worker who has some tootsie rolls she was trying to get rid of.