Since I had such a good day yesterday, I decided to catch up with you guys. It’s been far too long.
I don’t really have too much to report since my days are now filled with a lot of writing work. The hubby and I finally finished season 2 of Shadows House last night (work has been making us very tired). Despite the fatigue, I have been reading more often. I am currently reading A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving and am loving it! I am also on the last official volume of Chibi Vampire, so I hope to complete that soon. With the windy weather outside, I’d much rather be reading right now, instead of waiting for a meeting to start.
Another one of my Iris Dating blogs has also gone live if you want to check it out.
Let me know how you’re doing in the comments below!
Hello, my friends! As usual, I will update you on my freelance writing journey before we start the actual topic. The only thing new I have to report is another regular client. I got picked to be a staff writer for Popstar Marketing. They are a very sex-positive company, and my first assignment was about Long Covid and its effects on sexual health. I turned in the draft today. Let me tell you, that was a depressing topic.
Luckily, the rest of this post won’t be, except for maybe one part.
We Need to Cheer Him Up
I should have done this to cheer him up.
What led to my fun-filled Saturday was two things.
My honey failed his most recent test for Electrician school, and he needed some serious cheering up.
My sister-in-law texted me because she wanted us to hang out in our big friend group.
The hubs and I have a large friend group that we used to hang out with almost every Saturday. Life, work, and just being too tired have gotten in the way of that. Needless to say, I thought a friend-session Saturday would be perfect for chasing away his post-test blues.
S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y Day!
We did not do this!
On the day of, Hubby decided that he wanted to buy a new DnD book for a new campaign he was planning. I never turn down an opportunity to look at books. We got the group to meet us there, and we headed to Barnes and Noble. Hubby got his book, and I bought this:
I forget how this graphic novel popped onto my radar, but it just seems like the perfect read for Spooky Season. If I ever get there, I have had zero time to read with my work schedule, and I’ve been on Alias Grace forever. Oh, well, we’ll see.
Everybody but us had already eaten lunch, and we were starving. We broke away from the group and had a lovely Gyros and Chicken Shwarma meal at a nearby Greek cafe. While we were there, I hit the Lebanese tea hard. I love that stuff. We also toyed with the idea of possibly going on vacation next year. With my business improving, it may be a possibility.
After packing the leftovers, we returned to sister-in-law’s for fun, cookies, and conversation. We ended up committing to going to the Renaissance Festival and a joint haircut session while we were there. Being able to unwind with our friends and family was a nice change of pace, and I’m sure Hubby had a good time!
What did you do this weekend? Let me know in the comments!
My grandmother is the typical grandma that feeds you and offers you sage advice.
Hello friends! I don’t really have any updates on my freelance writing journey today. Unless you want to know that I’m having professional business cards made by a graphic designer. Besides that, I’m always looking for new clients and projects. I’m also currently trying to get my invoices paid. Sometimes you have to chase the clients. Let’s get into today’s post!
I was Raised By My Grandmother and Father
My Gram always gives me hugs and kisses when I get to her house.
I know this is rare. My mom was always in and out of my life as I was growing up. Our relationship is strained today, unfortunately. However, I keep in touch with her regularly to ensure she’s okay.
My dad took me to ensure I would have a better life, and my Gram took us both in so we would have a place to live. You can probably guess that I am very close with my father and grandmother.
Gram was a powerful influence on who I am today. She taught me how to read early, and she created a monster. Once I could read, I read everything I could get my little hands on. When my love of reading transitioned into a passion for writing, she was and still is my biggest cheerleader.
I share everything with Gram, especially all the details about my freelance writing journey.
Gram Says Things That Stick With Me
“You’re better off than where you were. You’re right where you need to be.”
Gram
My Gram is currently on a cruise, and I worry since she turns 80 in January. I’m not ready for that! Of course, I still want her to have a great time on the cruise! Before she left, we talked on the phone about my freelance writing journey updates, and she said the above quote.
She was absolutely right. I’m still not making big bucks. But I am a lot better off than when I started in 2018. I had no regular clients then, and now I have 4! I have multiple pending projects in the works; if I keep on this path, I’m sure I will evolve!
Gram seems to always know the right thing to say. I know I can always count on her to give me a push when I need one.
Do you have any influential people in your life? Let me know in the comments below, or just pop in to tell me what’s happening in your life.
I’ve been away from any type of social media for a few days, because I’ve been a very busy writer. I just picked up a new regular client in the healthcare niche and I’m still writing for my regular SEO client.
I’m still looking to break out into pop culture niches, but for right now this is keeping me plenty busy. Of course, I’m still taking on my professional writing orders like resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, etc. I’m surprised I have time to sleep!
It was a rainy day yesterday and I love the rain. Once work was finished, I settled down with a nice cup of hot green tea with honey. A small reward for my hard work this week.
Oh, that looks heavenly.
The downside to all of this is that I paid off half of my one of my bills this morning, and now I’m going to be broke until I get more work next week, or I get my first payment from the healthcare client. I’m still sending pitches out like crazy and am always looking for more writing opportunities. Sure, the SEO and healthcare clients keep me busy during the week, but only the SEO client pays as soon as a batch is done. The healthcare client pays twice a month and they can take up to 21 days to pay the invoice. I really need something quicker like my SEO boss.
Me after paying bills
I’m aiming to get some downtime this weekend though. Tonight, I’m hoping to finally get some reading done after 2 months of neglect. Saturday is also my mother in law’s birthday party, so I’m looking forward to having a blast with my family and eating some good food.
This will be me on Saturday.
What are you guys doing this weekend? Are any other freelance writers having the same struggles as me? How do you cope?
Hey everyone! I know I didn’t keep my promise about “being back” and I’m sorry for that. But I just didn’t have much to write about. Basically, my life has been looking for work and getting constantly rejected. You can probably imagine how that can take a toll on a person. However, recently I have taken my life into my own hands and have something to write about.
I love subscription boxes. I get an Owlcrate regularly because I love to read. I used to get a 90s Pop Box for my love of 90s pop culture, but they closed down. So, I decided to combine these two loves and create my own subscription box.
I’m hoping this will catch on and supply me with the income that I need, as well as something I would enjoy doing for a living.
The box is called Alterna-Nerd and we already have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/90sbooknerds/
The Kickstarter will hopefully be up soon, so please keep an eye out for that.
Now, let me tell you about the first box.
The first box will include:
A novel set in the 90s with a grungy feel
An item inspired by A Nightmare on Elm Street (ties in with novel)
Grunge buttons
A 90s themed tote bag
A nostalgic 90s candy
An item inspired by the film Natural Born Killers (also ties in with novel)
If you are at all interested in this, please like the Facebook page and feel free to contact me about whatever. Talk to you guys soon!
Ruined In All The Right Ways 