Things I would do if I didn’t have to go to work today…

Things I would do if I wasn't at work:1. Wear my penguin pajama pants all day2. Drink gallons of coffee3. Clean my house4. Write5. Work on lesson plans6. Work on Den Meeting plans7. Thank God I wasn't at workThings I do while I'm at work:1. Pray for death2. Drink gallons of coffee3. Curse at my computer … Continue reading Things I would do if I didn’t have to go to work today…

Inside the Box: My life in a cubicle

From eight until five, I'm stuck in a cube, crunching numbers and cursing at my printer.I'm not entirely sure I'm well-suited for office work, and I believe my suspicions were confirmed this week. My boss has decided to send me to a seminar which promises to help me complete tasks more efficiently, stay organized, and say no … Continue reading Inside the Box: My life in a cubicle

How Long Does It Take To Write a Book?

How long does it take to write a book? Well, this seems to be a matter of some debate. Some authors write with reckless abandon, completing the initial draft in about a month. Others agonize over each word, editing and rewriting as they go. I prefer the reckless abandon approach.But, does this approach yield a … Continue reading How Long Does It Take To Write a Book?

The Number Fairy

Each night when the house is quiet (or not), I am transported into a world of words. Words become sentences, sentences become paragraphs, and paragraphs combine to compose the imaginary world that takes up much of my time.By day, numbers rule. I pay bills with someone else's money, invoice customers, and compose spreadsheets to try to … Continue reading The Number Fairy