bending_sickle | Writing is easy.*

You only need to stare at a piece of blank paper until a drop of blood forms on your forehead.*

Yesterday was Babysitting Day (still supervised by the mother, as is next weeks'). I actually felt way more relaxed with the kids. So things are looking up.

Last night I reread snippets of my fics. It's bloody shamefull that I haven't written anything in months. Even worse that I have so many half-done (and half-baked) fics. I'm actually quite pleased with some snippets.

So I've promised myself to definately make the effort to write something.

Although I might be tempted to read instead. NeonDaisies is amazing in creating a realistic depiction of a psychiatrist's efforts to bring Morton Rainey (Secret Window) out of near-catatonia in Fractured Secrets. Highly recommended if you're into mental institution stories. (I've read a few non-fiction ones myself, like I Never Promised You a Rose Garden and The Three Faces of Eve.) I'm looking forward to reading her other fics.

Btw, currently reading Vassanji's The In-Between World of Vikram Lall, which is not my usual style. Click for Review

Another thing I've promised myself this weekend (other than a trip to the pool if I'm not dead) is to work on the applications. I have them all printed, except for Amsterdam's preliminary application form (internet-only), but I've got all the info down so I can write a letter of motivation.

Ye gods, I have to start getting things together for my prof's to write letters of rec. (Which means, I will have to grovel. Where's me grovelling pants?)

I'm still no closer to knowing whether Ecology beats Envir. and Resource Management. I'm going to call Maria, a friend of Ma's, who's in a university, to ask for feedback. (Ma' send Bro my email where I bemoan the lack of an advisor, or, failing that, a brother who calls. The not-so-subtle-hint has failed.)

As for the rest of my existence: still cold, still sick.

Links of the day

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