Thursday, September 13, 2012

Currently...

I've seen this fun idea on several people's blogs this week—like here at Katy Upperman's and here at Jessica Love's—so I thought I'd take the opportunity to post my own "Currently..." update today.
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Loving: The two hours of quiet time I have each day when my daughter takes her nap and my son is at school. I'd forgotten how peaceful the house could be.

Reading: Jen Lancaster's memoir Bright Lights, Big Ass: A Self-Indulgent, Surly Ex-Sorority Girl's Guide
to Why It Often Sucks in the City, or Who Are These Idiots and Why Do They All Live Next Door to Me? I've read all but Lancaster's newest memoir—I'm on the hold list for that one—and have loved them all. She's laugh-out-loud funny, and I can never resist her crazy, extra-long titles!

Watching: Greek. I'm almost finished with season one and can't wait to watch the rest. I'm well past my school years, but I still love watching shows about college. Those were the days!

Is it time for my catnap yet?
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Thinking about: The fact that I've been too tired to write since my son started school. I've been getting up at 5 a.m. to pack his lunch and have a cup of coffee. Then it's go, go, go all day until I collapse into bed at night. One of these days I'll get it together enough to write during that two-hour span when my daughter naps, but so far all I've wanted to do is take my own nap.

Anticipating: The season premiere of Gossip Girl. (October 8!)

Wishing: That I could figure out an important plot point in my WIP.

Making me happy: The fact that my son LOVES kindergarten. ☺


How are you doing today?
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28 comments:

  1. Gossip_GrlSeptember 13, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Love the posting! Great idea. I am still waiting for the caffeine to kick in, like the cat waiting on some cat nip. :)

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    1. DanaSeptember 13, 2012 at 11:07 AM

      I just bought some chocolate-covered espresso beans. :)

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  2. UnknownSeptember 13, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Glad your son is enjoying kindergarten, I am allergic to early mornings.

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    1. DanaSeptember 13, 2012 at 12:36 PM

      Thanks. I'd like mornings better if they weren't quite so early. ;)

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  3. Kyra LennonSeptember 13, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Cool post idea! I hope you can manage to find some writing time soon!

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    1. DanaSeptember 13, 2012 at 12:37 PM

      Thanks. I'm hoping I'll figure things out soon. :)

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  4. UnknownSeptember 13, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    I loved season one of Greek! I'm part of the way through season two. :)

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    1. DanaSeptember 13, 2012 at 1:04 PM

      It's a great show! I'm so glad someone told me about it. :)

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  5. Christine RainsSeptember 13, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    So happy that your son loves kindergarten! I make good use of my son's nap. He's enjoying preschool too, but still has a little separation anxiety. Okay, I confess, both of us do!

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    1. DanaSeptember 13, 2012 at 3:53 PM

      Around here, I'm the one with the separation anxiety. I still have trouble watching him get on the bus every morning—he's such a big boy now—but I love when he comes home and tells me all about his day. :)

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  6. Stacie @ Snaps and BitsSeptember 13, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    This time of year is CRAZY! So glad your son loves school, that helps! Hope you get that nap ;)

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    1. DanaSeptember 13, 2012 at 8:49 PM

      Thanks. :) I didn't get my nap, but I was able to sort through some recipes I've been meaning to go through for ages. (And I sat down while I was doing it, so I feel rested—sort of.) :)

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  7. Sherry EllisSeptember 13, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    I think a catnap sounds real good. I've been cleaning and emptying closets, and taking pictures off walls. We're getting our whole house painted. What a job! Anyway, take a catnap when you can. You'll feel better and more motivated to write.

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    1. DanaSeptember 13, 2012 at 8:54 PM

      "What a job" is right! I can't even imagine doing all that work... Good luck with it.

      I missed my nap today. Maybe tomorrow. :)

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  8. Rebecca BarrowSeptember 13, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    I LOVE Greek! I watched it all during my exams a couple of years ago...probably why I didn't get the best grades in the world, but oh, Cappie.

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  9. Rebecca BSeptember 13, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    I think I need to read that book, based on title alone!
    I love this meme, and I think I might borrow it next week.

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    1. DanaSeptember 14, 2012 at 8:47 AM

      It's a fun book! Looking forward to reading your answers. :)

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  10. RitaSeptember 13, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    I need to remember the long crazy title of that book. :)
    Glad your son loves school. Those first few years really establish a love of learning, I think. Whoohoo! Now if Mom can just get some sleep... ;)

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  11. Katy UppermanSeptember 15, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Yay for happy kindergartners! I have one too, and it's such a relief! Good luck getting settled into your routine. I bet once you do, you'll be racking up the words. Hope you're having a great weekend, Dana. :)

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  12. Cheryl KlarichSeptember 15, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Take care of yourself... Sometimes a good nap is exactly what we need!

    Hugs!

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  13. Marianne (Mare) Baker BallSeptember 17, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    I'm so glad your son loves school! And I know you are loving that time alone. I'm exhausted just reading the title of Lancaster's book. :-) How did the brownies turn out?

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    1. DanaSeptember 18, 2012 at 12:13 PM

      They were good. :) I just made them from a mix. One of these days I plan on using your recipe. Can't wait!

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  14. ayjaySeptember 17, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Ooh I like this! Used it to organize my jet-lagged thoughts for a quick post today: http://frodofrog.blogspot.com/2012/09/currently.html

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  15. DanaSeptember 18, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Thanks, ayjay! Heading over now to check out your post.

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