The times they are a changing
Mood:  chillin'
Now Playing: Greenfields
Topic: Reflections
After a very long hiatus, I'm back perhaps for the last time...

Well season five of the Legacy has recently concluded, with Andy's story "Judgement Day" (co written by me.) I think it's a superb story, I hope my Interludes added something and complemented Andy's thrilling story. I liked Matrix Revelation too, it creates a terrific cliffhanger that will hold the interest of our readers.

So my brief tenure as assistant editor comes to a close. Honestly, I've had so many roles in the Legacy at times I almost forget my current status. After a teeny bit of thought I'll just consider myself Andy's assistant. That has worked for me for a long time and I think it always will.

Anyway, since my short story for the Legacy anthology is practically near final copy status I can move on to my other projects. Like my poetry and some review writing. :) One thing I have learned is that I am a lot more comfortable with the short story format. It's not as daunting as a novella, almost every word is important, as in poetry so I might just be trying my hand at a few more stories just for me. And if any more opportunities cross my path, all the better. I may not be a pro but I've always wanted to write for my own benefit first, so I won't give up my own plans.

Here's to the future.

Lastly,

Andy has a new blog so I doubr he'll post here anymore. Since I feeluneasy using something he won't be, this is probably my last post here too. It's been fun and thanks to Andy and you all. Bye from Massachusetts.

Working through the Blues or Smiles in Unexpected Places
Now Playing: In My Life
Topic: Reflections
I've been in a down mood for the last few weeks. Several things have just gotten to me, some aches and pains that are slowly going away,the death of a coworker, some family issues and personal things.

At least I'm happy and relieved that I am finally satisfied with my new title on the Lagacy. Andy & I discussed it and I strongly preferred my familiar role and title as his Personal Assistant. That in essence means I'll be helping out in whatever way he asks me. When he needs me to take care of emails I'll be happy to, when he wants to take care of that, it's no problem, now. And if any other miscellaneous task needs attention, I'll help if requested. Just like before. :)


What is really strange though is on the days I was blue and down, something would happen to make me smile. I got a funny birthday gift that had me laughing. A schoolmate from high school I hadn't seen in years chatted with me and gave me a hug, somebody complimented me on my OG username. Even today, I got a message that a pal in Pennsylvania will be recording a new Dr Who episode for me (thanks Jase!)
So on a Friday when it's cold and I'm tired I have another reason to smile.
You think somebody is trying to tell me something? Don't focus on the difficulties, keep a positive outlook and that'll help you through most things.

So thanks to everyone who's helped me these last couple of weeks. I appreciate it greatly.

Changes and More Changes
Mood:  cool
Now Playing: Upside Down
Topic: Reflections
A long time since I posted an entry here but here goes...

There's an expression about New England weather.. if you don't like it wait a minute because it may change.

Well, that's what is happening to the Legacy. With the start of the new season six, Andy has made some changes to the staff. My brief promotion to assitant editor has been cancelled and I'm back to being Andy's personal Assistant and in charge of correspondence essentially. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. Andy says the reshuffling is to put his team in positions that emphasize their strengths. Since Andy's new assistant editor is a writer who has a lot of experience I can hardly argue with his reasons. He wants the Legacy to be more professional and it is heading that way by leaps and bounds. And I'm happy for that.

But still, with a new researcher doing previews, reviews and other kinds of articles, I probably won't have the chance to do much writing for the Legacy anymore and that saddens me in a way. After four years of writing various things, to not write anything officially is something I'm still trying to adjust to. I still have my part of "Judgement Day" which is proceeding slowly but surely, and a short story that needs my attention as well, but after that, any writing I do will be unofficial and entirely on my own.

Which I fully intend to do. I'll write more poetry, work on some reviews that I will post on OG and even
comment on those season six stories. I've learned much from my experience with the Legacy and it's not going to waste.

Change is inevitable I know that damn well and it's time to look ahead and not back. After a little time to adjust I'll be doing that.

Excess at Christmas or keep it simple, people.
Mood:  chillin'
Now Playing: "The Circle Game" by Joni Mitchell
Topic: Reflections
From Betty

Nearing the end of November now and Advent has arrived. For the merchants and consumers that generally means there's a mad rush to stores and malls to start Christmas shopping. Buy buy buy...is that what it has become for so many people? I'm getting a little disillusioned by that mentality. Christmas does not mean you spend loads of money on presents and gifts.

My sister suggested we tone it down this year and I really hope we do. I never overspend anyway, but the focus should be on enjoying Christmas day with family and friends and those you care about - not who gives what to whom and how much everything costs.

I intend to keep Christmas in my own way. And getting stressed out from Christmas shopping is definitely not for me. Peace.

This and that
Mood:  happy
Topic: Reflections
Sunday night Sept 18, 2005

From Betty

I just finished talking to Andy a little while ago and he is, in a word, giggly. Or to use his word "wonderful".

And considering this is the first year anniversary of him being a single man, I say Thank God. When I think back to how Andy was a year ago I could cry. Shaken to his soul, lonely, I feared for his sanity and safety for a while. As Andy has written, we chatted often online which I was glad to do, but in a way I prayed we wouldn't chat as much, because that meant Andy was healing and getting his life back and entering the world outside of his P C.

I tried not to waste energy thinking about his ex-partner, because if I did think of Richard I'd swear and want to scream - and a year later, I still want to swear and scream at Richard. Not many people make me do that but he does... Hurt somebody I love and you are a non-person to me; beneath contempt and the swill of the earth.

Thank goodness time does heal, with love's help of course. Andy has a lot of love in his life now. He's so much happier recently, it's a joy to talk to him. Even his writing is different now, in a way echoing the maturity and the learning he has undergone. Good things are in store for him, and I love seeing it unfolding and watching him become the man I always knew him to be.