Just for the Sake of Posting

I have too much going on this weekend. No writing assignments, but anthology submission deadlines, plus stuff going on at church, plus some demands coming from certain people... Marguerite has a dentist appointment at 11 and father and daughter are still sleeping. Have to post though so here I am. Also clicking away. Gah. Toxic! Have something to say about a certain writing gig, but it'll have to wait. Why am I still typing? Need to get out of here!

More from the Trenches of WAHdom

Is there something going on at Odesk? I have two clients who haven't acknowledged the articles I submitted. It has been days. It's very uncharacteristic of one  (he has been my client  several times before and he's always been awesome to write for) and the other  (first time client) has an excellent record at Odesk as well. That's why I'm thinking there might be a glitch somewhere. I'll wait another day before really investigating. Gah. I never know the proper way to deal with these situations. :(

Overwhelmed

I'm a little overwhelmed right now although I have already finished one writing assignment. I just took on another one actually. It just won't do to turn down good paying gigs. It's just that issues pour when I have stuff to do. It's a real pain, but that's just how the story usually goes. There's no point complaining. Just work things out and try to be as productive as possible. Sigh. This attitude is all wrong. I need to be more thankful and, you know, freakin CHILL...

Where Do You Go to Learn How to Chill

I just scored another writing assignment. I know it's a blessing and yet I always panic when this happens. I know I can do it and I'm certain that I can do it well. However, I'm a dork, so I fuss and fret. I do not thrive on pressure at all. I always rise to the occasion, but without the necessary jovial spirit or grace. This doesn't reflect in the end product. It does affect my personal life though. For instance, I have yet to clean up and I was not able to prepare a decent breakfast for my family. The thing is, I have 7 days. The other thing is, I was always the person who submitted things days ahead of the deadline. I like getting assignments out of the way (no cramming for me) because while they're there, my stress levels get all whack. So yeah, I do give myself unnecessary stress. Will I ever learn how to chill and just take on things in a calm and collected manner? Which reminds me. I'll be out tomorrow and the entire weekend. Remembering this has me palpitating like some would-be victim in a horror movie. Oh Lord, please give me grace.

WAHM Update

Things have been slow with writing assignments lately, so I took the opportunity to write another review for Reviewstream and I finally submitted an article over at Triond. I would update more, but Marguerite is close to throwing a tantrum, so I have to log off. Btw, I'm hurling an "are you kidding" at some of the rates offered by clients. It's all very discouraging sometimes. Thankfully, I haven't reached the stage yet where I would bite. Hopefully, I'd never get there.

Writing Gig Update

Hi. Scored another writing assignment. This is with a new client. The other client finally came through with the payment. I don't think he was trying to scam me or anything. He just got a little disorganized as I understand he was busy. Anyway, notwithstanding that, I'd still have second thoughts about taking on work from him (not that he offered - I guess his priorities shifted. He did say my articles as usual were excellent *tries to hide smug grin*). The stress of fretting doesn't suit my years (okay, I'm not that old, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't take care of my blood pressure, heart, etc. etc.). Anyway, as usual I'm learning a lot and all that. I'm halfway done. Marguerite is awake so besides being bothered by things I have to do, I'm also bothered by conscience. Motherly guilt is never far from me. Should get off the computer and focus on my daughter. Later.