Where Does the Time Go?

Posted on Monday, 09.14.09 at 20:08 in Everyday Life~Fitness Updates~Shannon's Journal

Hey folks,

It’s hard for me to believe a month has gone by since I last wrote here. I honestly don’t know where the time goes. Lots has happened in the the last thirty days. Please be patient enough to allow me one more catch-all update, and I promise that soon the posts will be shorter, more focused, and more timely.

My Job

Work is going very well. I know I’ve said it many times, but I must say it again: I’ve landed in a great place. I know it’s hard to believe, but I have absolutely no significant complaints. I could whine about some of the idiots that I deal with, but all of my immediate team members and management are awesome.

My House

After a chain of headaches, I finally bought my house. I’ve been really busy, but I’ve managed to get about 60% moved in. I have much more work to do, but I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. I can actually look forward and see a day when I’m settled and have time to do other things, like blogging and visiting my friends online. The house is very cool. So far I haven’t encountered anything to make me second-guess my choice, although the back yard is steep and very difficult to mow in places. I’m looking forward to spending the $8,000 first time home buyer’s cash!

My Book

After months and months of waiting, I’ve finally heard from the Barnard Agency. She isn’t representing anyone anymore. She’s cut her shop down to editing and critique work. I guess it’s better to hear “no” than nothing at all. The misadventure has pissed me off. Maybe I’ll finally get off my ass and start querying in earnest again. My friend, Aubrey Young, is working diligently on music for the site and also for a score that will accompany a digitally animated teaser I’m preparing to commission. My artist is making some progress on the art I commissioned at the beginning of the year. I should have something soon.

My Websites

Even though I’ve already invested many hours of work into combining HereticsQuest.Com with ShannonThomas.org. I’ve just about decided to update Heretic’sQuest with the same theme I use here, change the colors and layout a little to differentiate it from this site, and call it good. I have plenty of reasons to combine them, but I can’t get away from the notion that it is better to have a separate site for the books, for promotional purposes.

My Heart

I have a beautiful, sexy, smart, funny, caring, self-reliant woman in my life. She is my equal in every way, and I have no doubt that she is my soul mate. Having her in my life makes me glad for every shitty thing that has ever happened to me, because all of it – the good and the bad – contributed to my personality and circumstances that drew her into my life. If I was any different, or if my situation was even slightly altered, she would not be with me. The experience is enough to make me question my lack of faith in God. I’ve pretty much decided that I do believe in a higher power and a grander plan. I’m not going to pick up my Bible and head to church anytime soon, but I am praying again.

My Gut

I’m back up to 285 pounds, but I’m not worried. I’ve bought a mountain bike and will soon be riding to and from work as long as the weather permits, and I’m starting a new gym workout this week. Also, the back yard is a total mutherf**ker to mow. I’ll be skinny before the snow falls!

My Adventures

Adventures? Well, let’s see… I quit a job, started a new one, broke up with my girlfriend, met my soulmate, and bought a house. Somewhere inbetween all of that, I went camping with my three best friends in the entire world. It was the first time we’ve been camping in four years, and only the third time we’ve all seen each other in thirteen years. I had another birthday, thought I was going to Cancun (but it fell through at the last minute,) and I hope to use my new passport before the year is out. I haven’t had a real vacation in 12-14 years (depending on your definition of vacation,) and I think I’m due!