The Next Circle of Hell

Juneluv12 said:

Crap!!! I keep checking!!! It's so fun seeing deals of the peeps you "know", lol.

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I know, the trickle posting of deals is killing me...but just know, even if other YAs go up, I'll post when my deal is up.

And sorry about making things all (me, me, me) today.

ETA: And how appropriate that *this* post, in which I whine about waiting and apologize for making it all about me, is my 4,000th post.

~suki

suki said:

I know, the trickle posting of deals is killing me...but just know, even if other YAs go up, I'll post when my deal is up.

And sorry about making things all (me, me, me) today.

ETA: And how appropriate that *this* post, in which I whine about waiting and apologize for making it all about me, is my 4,000th post.

~suki

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HAHA, no you deserve to have an "All about Me" day. You've been at this awhile so go for it!!!

Juneluv12 said:

HAHA, no you deserve to have an "All about Me" day. You've been at this awhile so go for it!!!

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Yeah, well, it looks at this point like it'll be tomorrow. And I scraped up the car this morning. So all around, been a crappy day.

So...we can do this again tomorrow, hopefully without the vehicular issues.

~suki

Suki - patience, little grasshopper. Champagne and cheese platter are on standby. (I had to wait two months for my PM announcement - I feel your pain.)

Well, speaking of waiting....I could either have really good news this time next week or epically, horrific, sad, news.

Sighs....

I call it "bookgate"...I'm also experiencing "jobgate". Long story short, after my principal threw up my writing to me during post-planning, I decided to leave that school. There's other things....mainly that he's ...er, anyway, so if I don't get the other teaching posiiton I interviewed for, I'm leaving teaching. I've got options with subbing and doing freelance work, so I'll be fine financially. It's just scary to leave something you've been doing for nine years.

So, between the two, I'm about to have a stroke, lol.

(((June))) That stinks. So sorry...

HappyCamper said:

Suki - patience, little grasshopper. Champagne and cheese platter are on standby. (I had to wait two months for my PM announcement - I feel your pain.)

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Yes, you're right. And people keep telling me this should teach me patience. Sure.

Juneluv12 said:

Well, speaking of waiting....I could either have really good news this time next week or epically, horrific, sad, news.

Sighs....

I call it "bookgate"...I'm also experiencing "jobgate". Long story short, after my principal threw up my writing to me during post-planning, I decided to leave that school. There's other things....mainly that he's ...er, anyway, so if I don't get the other teaching posiiton I interviewed for, I'm leaving teaching. I've got options with subbing and doing freelance work, so I'll be fine financially. It's just scary to leave something you've been doing for nine years.

So, between the two, I'm about to have a stroke, lol.

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Wow, Juneluv, a lot of upheaval. Hugs and good wishes for the best outcome for you.

~suki

{June}

(((June)))

Being okay financially, though, is huge. So maybe the change is a good thing?

Suki--can hardly wait! Just a little longer....

WOOT Suki and Lisa! Will be obsessively checking both!

(((June)))

{{June}} So sorry to hear your news. It seems crappy things come in threes. I just went through a major 'crappy things please God why won't this end?' issue erm...I guess I should say series of issues. Anyway I left my job recently (SOOooo many crappy things happening there!) but I found a new job and am so very much happier. Don't kill me for the cliche but you will pull through.

Thanks guys!! I huggles you all for the positive thoughts!!!

I mean, it' had been a pretty shittastic year anyway, but I would've have shoved off had what happened the LAST day of post planning happened. I'm one year away from 10yrs(yes, I was baby when I started teaching...okay, maybe barely 22, lol), so the 10th year is big for being vested and all, so if I don't get it this year, I'll go back for another one.

I mean, I've known about Jobgate all summer....Bookgate happened while I was in DC, lol. Nothing like talking to your agent while huddled under a tree at the Vietnam Memorial, lol.

That's the tough part....it could all finally be working out or poof, it's back to the waiting game.

And worrying about both book news and job news could make me have a stroke, lol.

soulcascade said:

{{June}} So sorry to hear your news. It seems crappy things come in threes. I just went through a major 'crappy things please God why won't this end?' issue erm...I guess I should say series of issues. Anyway I left my job recently (SOOooo many crappy things happening there!) but I found a new job and am so very much happier. Don't kill me for the cliche but you will pull through.

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Aw, thanks!! And I'm so glad to hear things are better for you and that you're happier!!! And no, I know it isn't a cliche, and it's totally a God thing and I've gotten my answer that it will all be okay. Yes, that doesn't stop me from worrying continuously, lol, but I know it's all for the best what's happening...even getting treated epically shitty to give me the boost out the door, lol.

Wow, June. Big stuff goin' on, eh? Sorry you got treated so poorly, but I'm with Cricket: change can be a really, really good thing. And as long as you can pay the bills with subbing and such, maybe this is all to give you the ability to devote more energy to writing.

And the possibility of good news for you on the book next week? I can't wait to hear! Sending lots of positive vibes your way!

(((June))) I think I missed some details but I hope things look up for you soon.

Nothing like the possibility of good news missed in with epic upheavals. My fngers are crossed for you, June! A book sale would sure make any job changes go down easy -- well, easier.

(((June)))

Hope everything works out June! Sometimes these things bring great changes!

I am trying to keep from bouncing out of my chair. I had the most epic idea this morning, like OMG awesome, and the entire story plopped into my lap on the drive to work. This has never happened before, I usually get bits and pieces thrown at me at random times. I emailed agent first thing with a mini blurb and she got back to me with an "OMG I love everything about it. Do it!"

AND my new CP went over the book I rewrote and with one suggestion, made it all come together. I am freakin excited as hell to get back into it so I can get this new plot weaved in. And best of all, I don't have to rewrite the entire book yet again! LOL I'm aiming to have it all done before I go on vacation Thursday.

And to think this AM I was wallowing i self-pity! Man!

YA - sounds awesome!

June, hugs to you, but echoing what everyone else said -- change can be fantastic, especially if it doesn't come with gut-wrenching financial insecurity. If you are okay with money, then I'm going to sit in my corner and cheer on your changes!

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~suki

Yay!!! Congrats Suki!!!

Yay Suki! Glad to know where you're ending up. Candlewick has always been my favorite for their exquisite taste -- this is confirmation!

Yay for inspiration, YA!