Writing.

So I’m [finally] starting to write my second manuscript. So what does that mean? More procrastination by writing here! 

Although writing this one is a lot easier since I have a much firmer grasp on what I’m writing about, I still generally put everything off. It seems that any time I have to shuffle through the papers on my desk to verify what I want to say, I wind up minimizing word and finding some sort of amusement on the internet. But it’s definitely nice being able to comfortably think about what I’m working on. I can almost comfortably explain it, too. Yay for maturation.

Yesterday was Greg’s birthday. I made him his favorite jalapeno chicken (bacon wrapped chicken stuffed with half a jalapeno and cheese). I even added some extra jack cheese in addition to the cream cheese in the peppers, and used a new marinade. It turned out to be one of the best versions yet, in my opinion. And I braved making mashed potatoes, which were still not up to par in my opinion. And strawberry shortcake for dessert. I got him what he asked for — a bathing suit. Which, in case you were wondering, it’s a pain in the ass to buy men’s swimwear. Especially in the south. They embrace short shorts for men down here, so finding a length that he would actually wear in addition to a pattern that was "manly" was quite the task. He liked what I got him. He also was super excited that I got new flip flops for him. And, of course, out of everything, he loved the $2 joke gift I got him more than any of it. It was some movie he was going on about one night, and he was so excited that I found it. Although he will probably never watch it, I’m glad he was excited about it. (It was some movie with Whoopi Goldberg and she got a dinosaur as a partner, if you were wondering. Apparently it was so bad that she tried to buy the rights from the production company so it would never be released. It was.)

We also have a new kitten in my house. It’s adorable, but a little skittish. I’m not sure what we’re going to do with it. My roommate brought it here so we can give it to a no kill shelter, but I sort of want to keep it. I think she does too. I’m half trying to get Greg to take it, but he refuses. Maybe he’ll change his mind when he plays with her later tonight.

I went camping on Edisto Island over the weekend. It was fun, but I unfortunately got sunburned during the day. I love the beach. I just want to move there. Our campsite was literally 30 feet from the beach entrance. Fantastic. I think I finally got the campfire smell out of my hair this morning.

I’m going home in a little more than a week. Yaaay!