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yes it was quite a ride. I treat everything as an opportunity to learn and it gave me a rare experience. I hope it comes off later and that the pastry chef is around when I do FionaJean, you made me laugh with your suggestion. I don't really wish him harm. His life is tough enough and I am counting on him being around to kick off on this again in six months.
Blogflogger, it does come as a relief to be able to take care of the health issues first. It was adding a great deal of strain to do this job when I am not fit. I hope that the $$$ are there for the project in six months.
Majroj. I will make sure to take the "in reserve" factor into aaccount when we kick off again. Having seen the project firsthand I know that my part of it is far down the priorities. It's like writng a programme for a concert. There is no call for a programme until there is certainty the show will be stage.
Optimism is the better path . Thanks I have adjusted to it now. I was numb and then angry. At least I had a fabulous visit and I can understand the realities. That helps rather than being in the dark.
Thanks . Thing had been out of kilter so it will be good to the most important issues sorted out
DarrkeThoughts, it was a great deal. As yet I've had no need for it although I did watch a DVD on it while in bed.
A lot of writing projects are like this . Very precarious. They do have the ambition to do it but I think they launched into it too soon. Please see my comment to Majroj for an analogy.
TAPS- It was a huge disappointment but I cross my fingers that I'll start again later. It is such a rare opportunity
Ginnieb at first I wondered if I had been sacked but I realised that my friend who hired me did not want to dwell on it and I imagine he feels bad about it but he is driven by fear because the task he has is almost beyond comprehension.
. even though I thought it might happen it still came as a shock. After all I had committed to the laptop.
Right you are )
Mademoiselle
I would like to see people have courae not to use the B word and to fall where they will. Life goes on.
Mysteria, choosing optimism is usually reflected in the result.
Renigade, all will be well once I am through the surgery
posted by
Azur
on April 13, 2006 at 3:46 PM
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Wow! What a ride!
And look at all you learned! It may not make a line on your resume, but it's written where it counts. And it's not as if this one project was your only option! But the disappointment will fade, your health will turn rosy, and when this thing comes back, those chocolate croissants will be there... :)pat
posted by
Pat_B
on April 11, 2006 at 9:41 AM
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Hi -
Sorry to hear that. Let's get the preachy stuff out of the way. It's just not the right time, etc. Now, do you know the publisher's physical address? A very disgruntled bank client (not in my bank, or I would have died.) went to the branch and threw a bag of puffadders over the enquiries counter. (Puffadders are extremely poisonous snakes.) Now, I'm not suggesting you do that but what I found useful in a situation where I've experienced extreme frustration is to apply my imagination and write stories in which the person who caused the problem dies in extremely unusual and usually painful manners. Does wonders for stress release and keeps you out of jail. Best of luck down the line.
posted by
fionajean
on April 11, 2006 at 1:24 AM
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Azur - So sorry your project has been put on hold. You sounded ...
... enthused and I believe it was something different to challenge your background, no? Was it the island of Bonaire? - Maybe the universe wanted you to take care of your health issues before you launched into this involving new project. ???
posted by
blogflogger
on April 10, 2006 at 9:37 PM
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Well, this is a measure of the other party's priorities.
Being backburnered is no fun. As long as you were paid and if they want your talents "in reserve" as it were, they ought to be paying you a retainer.
posted by
majroj
on April 10, 2006 at 9:11 PM
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Optimism is good. Good luck.
posted by
A-and-B
on April 10, 2006 at 2:56 PM
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Oh, Azur...
I'm sorry to hear this news. I know you're far more practical than I am, but I believe things happen for a reason. At the very least, this break (and hopefully it will only be for a short while, my fingers are crossed!) will afford you the necessary time to take care of your health. There is a silver lining somewhere in all of this. I've missed you lovely lady. Hugs to you...
posted by
SilverMoon7
on April 10, 2006 at 2:52 PM
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hi azur...just tuning back into blogit and catching up
on what's been happening. I hope that while the project is on hold, that you have the time to get the rest of your life on track - at least it gives you a few moments to reassess where everything is going - health, happiness and family! Take care.
posted by
littlemspickles
on April 10, 2006 at 2:38 PM
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Good deal on the laptop! I hope you will get a chance to put it to work sooner, rather than later
posted by
DarrkeThoughts
on April 10, 2006 at 11:13 AM
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I admire
your pursuit of the project. So much of the business of writing is like this, isn't it? Shame on those who hadn't the perseverence and enthusiasm you've had with this project.
posted by
thirtysomething
on April 10, 2006 at 9:12 AM
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Consider being an agent as well.
posted by
majroj
on April 10, 2006 at 8:20 AM
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Azur
What a deflation this must be for you. I was so interested in it and I can only half imagine how your juices were flowing in anticipation.
posted by
TAPS.
on April 10, 2006 at 6:48 AM
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Oh Azur...
..I'm so so sorry to hear this. I suppose you have to focus on it being just a temporary setback right? And to look at the opportunity this has already given you. I wish there were other words but hang in there kiddo...and get healthy...that's a huge priority!!
posted by
ginnieb
on April 10, 2006 at 6:29 AM
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Azur
Oh God! That, I wasn't expecting. I can feel the emptiness in the pit of my stomach, Azur, so God knows how you feel. Things have only recently started to go well for you, so it must just be a road block.
posted by
johnmacnab
on April 10, 2006 at 4:49 AM
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Bad news. Hopefully it will just be months as stated.
Head up and plough on. Health first, though.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on April 10, 2006 at 4:17 AM
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I've only used the "B" word once ...
and, like you, I immediately felt guilty about it. (Although, it was applicable to the post, plus I was already ranked very high, so ...)
At any rate, choosing optimism sure beats the alternative.
Guns aren't lawful;
Nooses give;
Gas smells awful;
You might as well live.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on April 9, 2006 at 9:53 PM
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Azur
my favorite " I choose optimism". GoodGood Azur. Be Well
posted by
mysteria
on April 9, 2006 at 8:44 PM
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Azur--Surgery? Hope all will be well...
posted by
Renigade
on April 9, 2006 at 8:37 PM
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