August 18, 1999
Resolution
Getting closer and closer to a new computer. I went and checked some out last night. It looks like the affordable ones are either refurbished or have a non-Pentium processor in them, like Cyrix or K-something or another. Saw a few Celerons too. So, it looks like it's time for me to do some homework. I don't know enough about that particular subject to make a judgement call. I saw a great corner tower-type desk though, and found the perfect spot at home to put it. I'll probably be able to afford all this after I get paid again.
I admit to being Miss Sloth at work for the past couple days. My motivation level is about as low as it can possibly get. Well, that, and I can just find so many more interesting things to do! I found a new angle to try and work into a story that I thought was already finished, so I really want to work on that as much as anything. And at the back of my mind, always, is the thought of how nice it will be to be able to work on things like that at home finally. I just have a very very difficult time writing at home, in part due to the computer situation there. No MS-Word, or any other decent word processing program. My work area currently leaves a lot to be desired too. I mean, it's great for just hanging around on MUSHes and the like, but for serious writing work? Not a chance. Too many distractions, and it's a little too relaxing. My brain sometimes gets lazy when I sit there.
Me? With a lazy brain? Surely you're kidding, right? We all know, Lisa, what a paragon of virtue you are when it comes to your work ethic. (Okay. Stop laughing now.)
I had planned to write so much more... but I stumbled across a new website and I've spent most of the afternoon reading it. It's a pretty intense thing, an abuse survivor with MPD, and she keeps an online journal. I haven't really even gotten to the journal yet. There's a lot more there. Some of the poetry made me just shake. it's called tessarae. And it's incredible.
I love ICQ. I've managed to get in touch with some interesting people that way, and stay in touch with some people as well. As far as instant messaging programs go, isn't it one of the first? For more info on it (if you don't already have it) go to their website. And by the way, my number is #13864694.
The reason for my affection for ICQ today: Ceit of the Book of the Amber Dragon. She's been fun to talk to, although I still haven't managed to get the information from her about the MUD she's working on. (MUDs are similar to MUSHes. MUSHes are better. ;)) After hearing about her problems with her boyfriend's mother, and remembering my own ex-mother-in-law, we both resolved to never be like that when we get older. Hence an idea was born. Now, if you've ever visited diarist.net you'd see there are a remarkable number of journal webrings and 'burbs (slang for lists of journals with one specific thing in common) out there. Well. I just might have to start another. The "I Will Not Be A Neurotic Bitch When I Get Older" Webring, or "IWNBANBWIGO" for short. (Everytime I look at that, I see 'Winnebago, is it just me?) Membership in the ring would be limited to those of us who resolve never to become meddling, whining, annoying older women and men who torment our children and those who love them. Whaddya think? Will it fly?
I think I might be onto something.
Posted by Lisa at August 18, 1999 02:00 PM
