Stop. Spooky time.

Well, this Halloween has been a bit of a bust. We bought pumpkins to carve, but never got around to it. We decorated, but the cat pissed on the couch a couple of weeks ago, so we never really got around to putting the living room back in order. I stayed home sick today. My glands are all weird and sore, and my face has caught the plauge again. Double-whammy cold sores- I look like a vampire who’s bitten her own lip. At least I haven’t had an outbreak of cystic acne lately.

I’m tired and grumpy and have a million things to do. But I’m so fatigued I can’t really do much of any of it. I did work on my songs for Creative Sugar (performing on Saturday), though, so at least I accomplished something, even if I did stay in my pajamas all day.

Grump, grump, grump. Halloween is my favorite holiday, but this year I’m just not up to it.* I think trying to do three classes this semester was a big mistake. I’m feeling rather down about the whole thing, and am really quite miserable. I’m sure it’ll be fine in the end, but slogging through it isn’t much of a picnic, that’s for certain.

Right. Off to bed, then.

*I did have a good time at the Greenfield party this past weekend, however. We went as Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar. No photos, however.

3rd Annual Creative Sugar Benefit Variety Show

Saturday November 4th, 8PM
at the First Unitarian Church, 71 Eighth Street, New Bedford, MA

Admission is ten dollars with proceeds to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. This year’s show consists of a one-act play, “Waiting for the Joe,” and a variety show featuring poetry, music, dance, and more from local artists. (Psst. I’ll be performing.)
Refreshments will be available. We will also be featuring handmade jewelry from local artisans Tenacious Lilly, who will also be donating half the purchase price from their “Slice-of-Life” items.

Find directions here.

Life is Good Productions

“Wake me up when September…” oh, it’s over.

And so, a list of things I did in September:

• Started school– It took me a while to get into the groove, but I think I’ve got a good routine going. I’ve just got to get over this whole procrastinating during the weekends thing.
• Went to my first Red Sox game– We lost (duh) but I got wicked drunk and had a fantastic time! Woke up with some really disturbing bruises.
• Fun with apples– Apple/Peach festival, apple picking, eating more apples than should be allowed. Apples, apples, apples!
• Roller Derby– TWICE! Super fun times. Though, I’ve been called a “Southie Rat” I don’t think there’s anything wrong with drinking beers, cheering, and doing the “clap-clap, clap-clap-clap” thing. Oh, and I can’t wait for Olivia to have her baby. She’s going to be one rokkin kid.
• Started my internship– I’m at the Concord Free Public Library, and it looks like my project will be pretty straightforward, but with some interesting challenges. I think I’ll enjoy my time there and learn a lot. I picked up some brochures from the Concord Visitors’ Center and will explore the town.
• Life is Good Productions— getting ready for Creative Sugar (November 4th), working on songs, DJeT is in the play, making time for the website, etc.
• Joined Netflix– Watched “Walk the Line” and have been singing Johnny Cash songs for a week. Next up is “Akeelah and the Bee.” I won the (I think) 6th grade spelling bee with “onomatopoeia.”
• Went to Boston’s Knit Out! (and Crochet, too)– I competed in the fastest knitter competition and lost, taught DJeT to knit (he’s getting really good, and wants to make stuff!), said high to Peta (from GSLIS SNB) at her Yarn Safaris booth. I also need some light up knitting needles.
• Started working out again– Even though I swear at her and curse her perkiness, I’m doing “Turbo Jam” regularly. Four days a week is about all I can manage with my schedule. I find that I do better when I have a million other things to think about. It’s not THE thing I’m doing, but one of many, so it’s easier to fit in, if that makes any sense. It’s just part of my routine now.

Happy ROCKTOBER! Today is the first day of Halloween, and I have begun writing a song: “On the first day of Halloween, my true love gave to me: A spider in a spooky ol’ tree.” Stay tuned for more hauntingly fun lyrics. Mayhap I’ll perform it at the BlogSEA spooktacular at the end of the month. DJeT’s birthday is Friday. He didn’t want anything big planned, so we’re just going to do dinner next weekend. I think I’ll convince him that he deserves Grasshopper. Still haven’t gotten him a gift, yet. I’ll get on that. I’m loving the weather, even today with its rain. I love it when I’m not sweating.
If I don’t pop in for a while, it’s because I’m up to my nose in school work. Slip me some halloween candy, and I might poke my head out for a visit.