Stupid time-space continuum

[grammarwoman]

We're in the future, now - where are our damned teleporters? *Sigh*

So yeah, remember how a couple of months ago I was all looking forward to Neil Gaiman signing books in Downers Grove? I have no idea where the intervening weeks went, but due to a number of different factors (time and distance being primary), I can't go. *pout* Can I ask anyone out there who's planning on going to pick up a signed copy for me? I'll reimburse you the book price and shipping and everything.

In the overall scheme of things, I can't be TOO disappointed by it, since one of the mitigating factors is that the husband has himself a job! He's now working Tier II tech support for a media distribution company here in town, with the potential of moving up in the chain of command after a few months. He is so much happier now, and our bank account will breath a huge sigh of relief once the double income starts rolling in. My thanks go out to everyone who sent us good wishes.

It's been an interesting transition for us, since now mundane things like laundry, dishes, and grocery shopping have to be handled in the off hours. I haven't been stepping up as much as I should, what with ongoing work crap (they moved me to another frelling cube in the department for no other reason than to punish me) and this cold that is finally wearing off (2.5 weeks later). I have A Plan, though, that involves A) Going to Bed on Time (So easy, yet so elusive), B) Getting up early to exercise and Lose Some Damned Weight, Jellybelly (Not so easy, but necessary), and C) Getting a handle on expenses so the debts go away quicker. Hopefully, all of these will lead to a Happier Me, which is a Me less inclined to loll around on the couch, using TV and LJ as my anti-depressants.

Buh. Wednesday. Back to work.

Comments

[darsynia.livejournal.com]

*smoochies*

I'm so pleased that the trend is toward a happier you! I'm very pleased to hear you're less sick, too--sick sucks.

I'm sorry to e-mail you and then not be online later, but I haz newzzzzz! *hugs*

[grammarwoman]

Aw, thank you! *smooches you back*

Big meanie, teasing me like that!

[sweetcoalminer.livejournal.com]

It's rough, ain't it? I too plan to go to bed earlier and exercise, but it never happens.

And on the flip side, being unemployed currently, I was shocked yesterday at how much housework I got done here while the kids were at daycare (which we had to give notice to and pay for, so why not?)

It is a lot, that's for sure. I don't know how people do it and don't lose their flipping minds.

[grammarwoman]

It's like the clock itself is out to sabotage me - I blink and I've lost 45 minutes somewhere.

Good luck on your planning! I'll be rooting for you.

[wiliqueen.livejournal.com]

Alas, I have rehearsal, and also cannot go.

[grammarwoman]

It's times like these that clone technology seems most tempting.

[skywind8.livejournal.com]

Yay on the job front for him. Sending you patience wrapped up in warm fuzzies for everything else. :)

[grammarwoman]

*grin* Thanks.

[stacy-bird.livejournal.com]

My mom's husband I think still works in Downers Grove... if no one else steps up drop me an e-mail and I'll see if I can make this happen? :)

Love to you from the west coast, lady!

[grammarwoman]

Well, my folks are still in DG, too, but I appreciate the offer.

Love right back to you! Congrats on the job!

[hecateuse.livejournal.com]

Hey, if you need a Jimmysitter so you can go see Neil Gaiman, I volunteer. I charge 1 signed Sandman volume per day, and I'll give you the book to take. :)

[grammarwoman]

Oh, so tempting!

It's a compound problem, though -- Al's car is due back from the shop tomorrow, and I don't want to ditch him with a potentially unreliable vehicle, plus the event starts at 6 PM, which means ditching out of work early and either driving back REALLY REALLY late, or missing part of tomorrow, and...yeah. Barring instantaneous transport, it just doesn't work.

I really appreciate the offer, though - thanks!

[kayoteelsewhere.livejournal.com]

Hooray for good changes!

Good luck on finding a book!

[grammarwoman]

Thanks, and thanks!

[barefoot-chick.livejournal.com]

*googles Downers Grove*

I wish I could help you out, but I'm in Virginia right now.

On the upside, I see you're not too far from Naperville. I might be out that way next summer with my fiance visiting friends. :-)

[grammarwoman]

Well, if you venture anywhere near Central Illinois, you're more than welcome to stop in for a visit. As it is, I'm about 2.5 hours away from DG right now, thus the problem.

[brian-s.livejournal.com]

I have my ticket to the event tomorrow. I'll try to see if I can pick up another book for you. The only issue is that when I got the ticket, I paid for my copy of the book in advance - I have no idea if they'll be selling more or not at the theater. He's presigning the copies for people to pick up at the theater. I'll see what I can do, though.

[grammarwoman]

Oh, that would be superb, if you could! Maybe you could call Anderson's to ask for clarification and details?

For all I know, they'll have a bunch extra signed by him available for purchase before/during/after.

If you need to purchase another event ticket to get another signed book, I would gladly reimburse you for that.

[brian-s.livejournal.com]

I'll try to give them a call tomorrow. Unfortunately, if I need to get a ticket in advance at their store before the event, I don't know if I'll be able to get one, since I'm going to have to sneak out of work a bit early to get there on time anyway. But I'll try my best.

[brian-s.livejournal.com]

Book acquired, I sent you an email. :)

The talk was really good. Although he didn't sign any books there (he said he simply can't do signings for an audience of that magnitude), he read a chapter from the book, did Q&A (and read the question I submitted!), and then showed a trailer and a few clips from the upcoming "Coraline" movie that no one's seen before. (He had just gotten them FedExed to him that morning.) I highly recommend that people see him if he's coming to your town.

[grammarwoman]

I'd love to read a recap, if you're providing one.

Thanks for the book rescue! We can work out the details in email.