What’s on the iPod: Farther Down by Neon Trees
What a nice birthday! I didn’t stay off the computer entirely — in fact, I spent more time on it than planned thanks to an unauthorized install of a Conduit search engine onto my computer when I downloaded an MP3 file converter software program. I uninstalled immediately the program that “introduced” this particular brand of malware onto my machine, and I sent them a note telling them how “stupid” they were to think that was going to make anyone a paying customer. Then I wrangled with how to remove it from my machine. It’s still not gone, I’m sure of that, but I reinstalled Google Chrome so that they weren’t tracking my every move, especially where my passwords are concerned.
I finished a smaller project, too. I’d promised, and I don’t break promises easily. It took me an hour tops, then I was able to head out for the day.
“Out” started with Starbucks in the morning, lunch with my daughter, and then a baseball game between the Pirates and Phillies. Pirates won 11-7, and it was a back-and-forth, fun game the entire time. The night was clear and warm and just perfect. I was happy with the game outcome (would have been happy either way, but was silently hoping for a Pirates win). I took full advantage of the birthday, too — we pulled in the driveway at midnight.
Today I have two projects to finish (no way I’m putting them off another second) and a conference call with a client. Also, I have some follow-up on other projects in hopes of keeping projects coming in. I’m a bit spent thanks to our late night, but if I write all morning while the caffeine is still in the system, I should manage both projects. One is nearly finished and the other is a small one that shouldn’t take an hour (I hope).
Tonight, we actually continue my birthday. How’s that for neat? We didn’t have time to do the cake and presents, so we’re “extending” things. And husband says he wants a day with just us, so dare I dream for three days of birthday? As long as I’m not getting older each time, I’ll take it.
How was yesterday for you? What projects are on your schedule, and what marketing are you doing in order to get more in?
See, Lori? It's a Birthweek. Your actual birthday is just the start.
I'm sluggish because there were six police cars and a police van out front half the night. (New neighbor was drunk & disorderly and resisting arrest – I saw that part. Lord knows what other charges he racked up. He was already out on bail this morning. Jerk.)
It's supposed to surpass 100 degrees today, so I want to get as much work done early as I can, but I have a phone interview at 4:45. Such is freelance life.
I've been querying and sending some LOIs. This month the queries seem to have paid off better than the LOIs. Four of five ideas were assigned!
Paula,
Congrats! Yes, I've found the query letters paying off well this month,too!
Lori,
Glad you had such a great day. Yesterday sucked, and I was kind of blue today, but then a check arrived and I'm headed out for a video shoot, so it's all good.
Oh Paula, I'm tired too, but not because of any excitement in the neighborhood! Sorry you're going through all that.
Devon, sorry your day sucked. I hope today is much, much better. 🙂
Lori, when it comes to the neighborhood ruckus, I'm just glad my neighbors aren't apathetic or afraid to call the police. With an increasing number of foreclosed homes being bought up by "investors" who turn them into cheap rentals, it's nice to know the long-time renters and property owners around here have each others' backs. (Yeah, I hate that phrase too, but it really seems to apply here.