I have recorded my first solo video talking about myself and my adventure in writing. Now of course before I even think about releasing it I need to get feedback. I have requested a few people to review the video and tell me what they think.
However, there is always the time you just have to jump and have faith you aren't going to fall flat on your face. I have been sticking to my guns on writing. I have been doing the struggling artist thing. It is not the easiest thing by any stretch but it is a love worth fighting for no matter what.
I do everything from the writing, cover art, marketing and even selling. The hardest part is the marketing when not making any steady income. Only having word of mouth to help with the marketing is very limiting which is why I have stepped out of comfort zone and did the solo video for a YouTube campaign. I originally was going to do group videos only but it seems a very wise young man showed me the error of my thinking and pushed me to do a single solo video to get things started.
I will still do the group videos. I just realized since this is about my getting the word out stepping outside my comfort zone and put myself on the hook and speak for myself. I will be releasing the video soon and will announce once it is out in the worlds eye.
Friday, August 11, 2017
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Lack of Sleep...
I want so much to sleep when I am supposed to but it alludes me. I try to fall asleep naturally, unfortunately for me, it does not seem to be possible unless I have gone a few days with very little sleep. During the summer it is not an issue but since school will be starting soon, it will become more of an issue.
Some say it is because I have no real schedule. I would have to agree if I didn't want to disagree so badly. I try to set a schedule but with nowhere to be and not a lot to do but house work leaves lots of unused time.
I have made myself get up by 7 am in the morning and do my outside chores and spacing out my inside chores to keep from being still too long at one time. So far it has not been a huge success. However, I still enjoy not having a normal office job.
Now if I can just keep myself on track in getting the schedule down and sleeping under control. Yes, delirium is setting in, guess I need to just bite the bullet and use the help to get to sleep. Sleep and sweet dreams are my wishes!
Some say it is because I have no real schedule. I would have to agree if I didn't want to disagree so badly. I try to set a schedule but with nowhere to be and not a lot to do but house work leaves lots of unused time.
I have made myself get up by 7 am in the morning and do my outside chores and spacing out my inside chores to keep from being still too long at one time. So far it has not been a huge success. However, I still enjoy not having a normal office job.
Now if I can just keep myself on track in getting the schedule down and sleeping under control. Yes, delirium is setting in, guess I need to just bite the bullet and use the help to get to sleep. Sleep and sweet dreams are my wishes!
Monday, August 7, 2017
Determination...
I am trying not to be discouraged but I am not seeing (no pun intended) any improvement with the use of the steroid drops. It has only been a week-ish since I started the drops. I have maintained a timed schedule so I do not forget a drop.
I try to focus on other things to distract myself from letting the disappointment dominate. My eye twitches more than previously and I am not sure if it is because my eye is tired or over stimulated. Either way, it is very aggravating and makes it hard to read for any real length of time. Makes it difficult to accomplish much writing or editing but I have to keep trying so I can keep my word to a friend and to myself in getting my own work done.
Anyway, the expectations are high and I refuse to lower them no matter what my vision decides it is going to do. Blurry or clear the work still has to be done.
My determination is stronger than my lack of vision or twitching eye. The writing must go on.
I try to focus on other things to distract myself from letting the disappointment dominate. My eye twitches more than previously and I am not sure if it is because my eye is tired or over stimulated. Either way, it is very aggravating and makes it hard to read for any real length of time. Makes it difficult to accomplish much writing or editing but I have to keep trying so I can keep my word to a friend and to myself in getting my own work done.
Anyway, the expectations are high and I refuse to lower them no matter what my vision decides it is going to do. Blurry or clear the work still has to be done.
My determination is stronger than my lack of vision or twitching eye. The writing must go on.
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Wing Heaven...
Today I had the great pleasure of eating some of the best-tasting wings I have had in a long time. Now usually I get ranch dressing with my wings because I despise Blue cheese dressing. But today I tried something new. It is a house specialty which is made in this fantastic Bar & Grill called Ba Da Wings in Raleigh.
I looked up the restaurant in an attempt to find the street it was located on and found there are two locations. One is located on Creedmoor Road in Raleigh and another located near Cary. I do not know the anything about the Cary location but I would guess since there aren't more locations, the two locations are owned by the same owner.
I was completely skeptical the one serving of seven wings would be enough to fill me up as a meal. I was joyfully proved wrong. The wings were awesome, the atmosphere was great and the employees were some of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of interacting with during a meal out.
If you are in the Raleigh area I would encourage you to stop by Ba Da Wings and get a first-hand taste and experience for yourself. You will not be disappointed.
I looked up the restaurant in an attempt to find the street it was located on and found there are two locations. One is located on Creedmoor Road in Raleigh and another located near Cary. I do not know the anything about the Cary location but I would guess since there aren't more locations, the two locations are owned by the same owner.
I was completely skeptical the one serving of seven wings would be enough to fill me up as a meal. I was joyfully proved wrong. The wings were awesome, the atmosphere was great and the employees were some of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of interacting with during a meal out.
If you are in the Raleigh area I would encourage you to stop by Ba Da Wings and get a first-hand taste and experience for yourself. You will not be disappointed.
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Healthy, Happy Plants...
I have been posting about my adventures in gardening and being a green thumb. Well, folks, it has been five weeks since I started this adventure from a DIY experiment. I started with a slice of tomato and now I have this...
As you can see the tomato plants are growing beautifully. The cucumbers and Zucchini are also growing by leaps and bounds. I can't wait to see the blooms which will come before I get to see the wonderful veggies I am looking forward to harvesting and eating.
It is true eating vegetables straight from the garden have the best taste, however, getting them straight from your own garden makes the taste even better.
Now I am by no means saying I am going to become a farmer, but I am thoroughly enjoying working and growing this small garden. I will be adding some bell pepper plants soon I hope. Just seeded some seeds a few nights ago. I am looking forward to seeing the green pop up through the dirt.
I have also planted some moonflower seeds which have sprouted up. Now with these little babies, I was not sure if they would amount to anything because the seeds are easily five years old. The Moonflower is a vine, so now I have to decide where I am going to plant the vines. The joys of deciding where to plant things I have started from seeds.
I have added one more adventure to my gardening adventure. I have created a home made bug repellent using jalapeno pepper, hot sauce, garlic, and water. I have only sprayed it a couple times so I can't say for certain it is working but I am going to keep a close eye on the leaves to see if there is any new bug activity since I have started using the spray.
As you can see the tomato plants are growing beautifully. The cucumbers and Zucchini are also growing by leaps and bounds. I can't wait to see the blooms which will come before I get to see the wonderful veggies I am looking forward to harvesting and eating.
It is true eating vegetables straight from the garden have the best taste, however, getting them straight from your own garden makes the taste even better.
Now I am by no means saying I am going to become a farmer, but I am thoroughly enjoying working and growing this small garden. I will be adding some bell pepper plants soon I hope. Just seeded some seeds a few nights ago. I am looking forward to seeing the green pop up through the dirt.
I have also planted some moonflower seeds which have sprouted up. Now with these little babies, I was not sure if they would amount to anything because the seeds are easily five years old. The Moonflower is a vine, so now I have to decide where I am going to plant the vines. The joys of deciding where to plant things I have started from seeds.
I have added one more adventure to my gardening adventure. I have created a home made bug repellent using jalapeno pepper, hot sauce, garlic, and water. I have only sprayed it a couple times so I can't say for certain it is working but I am going to keep a close eye on the leaves to see if there is any new bug activity since I have started using the spray.
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Post-Op #2
The doctor is pleased, the healing is progressing from the surgery. Eye sight is dropped a little 20/30 this time. The doctor has prescribed more drops. I am now doing five drops per day. Four drops of steroids and one drop of the antibiotic for the next two weeks.
Pictures were taken and I saw the swelling/blood leakage is slightly increased again, but still low. However, the decrease in vision is due to the leakage. With the addition of the steroid drops it will keep the leakage at bay. I may even get the vision back to 20/25.
The doctor who did the surgery said there was a thickening of the Macula. I am not sure and did not ask what it may mean for my vision issues. I am sure only time will tell. The fact the eye is healing after the surgery is a positive sign. I am holding out hope the eye will continue to heal itself further and seal up the cracked veins the doctor can't surgically repair. It has been the whole purpose behind the injections to get the eye to heal itself as it is naturally supposed to do.
It has been my unfortunate reality up to now, the eye has been unwilling to heal itself. I am going to say with a small amount of cynicism it has taken a major intrusion to the eye to make it do what it is supposed to have done on its own. At least it is the hope on my part.
I will return to the regular ophthalmologist Aug. 18th. We shall see what he says when I see him. I will also see how the steroid drops do over the next few days. Most of the time it takes a day or so for the medication to actually kick in. Again my favorite line with this...Time will tell!
Pictures were taken and I saw the swelling/blood leakage is slightly increased again, but still low. However, the decrease in vision is due to the leakage. With the addition of the steroid drops it will keep the leakage at bay. I may even get the vision back to 20/25.
The doctor who did the surgery said there was a thickening of the Macula. I am not sure and did not ask what it may mean for my vision issues. I am sure only time will tell. The fact the eye is healing after the surgery is a positive sign. I am holding out hope the eye will continue to heal itself further and seal up the cracked veins the doctor can't surgically repair. It has been the whole purpose behind the injections to get the eye to heal itself as it is naturally supposed to do.
It has been my unfortunate reality up to now, the eye has been unwilling to heal itself. I am going to say with a small amount of cynicism it has taken a major intrusion to the eye to make it do what it is supposed to have done on its own. At least it is the hope on my part.
I will return to the regular ophthalmologist Aug. 18th. We shall see what he says when I see him. I will also see how the steroid drops do over the next few days. Most of the time it takes a day or so for the medication to actually kick in. Again my favorite line with this...Time will tell!
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