Lots of folks comment these days on my hair and how curly and beautiful it is. Well, I guess when you're used to nothing, anything is beautiful. But, seriously, folks, my hair was always curly--it's just got a bit more kink to it now. I suspect that my kinkiness will fade as my hair continues to lengthen. Maybe that's a good thing.
Anyway, I've decided that I have Hobbit Hair, for the time being. Maybe that means I will soon be asked to embark on a quest with a strange wizard that shows up at my door in a pointy hat. Should I go? Might be fun.
I went to another writer's conference last weekend and met some awesome writers. One, whom I've met before, is going through some challenging health problems, including a couple of recent close calls with cancer. We commiserated on our troubles, and talked about how this is a wake up call for us both about losing weight and getting fit.
Well, I'm proud to tell you that I'm working toward being able to run a 5K. This is a decidedly odd announcement for me, as I have always hated to run--even when I was a kid. But, I've recently discovered a very motivating app: Zombies, Run! Yes, I am running away from Zombies every other day, and that keeps my feet moving. I guess in order to catch my interest, a physical activity just needs a plot line. I'm a bookworm and a writer, after all. Maybe someday I can turn this into a thriving business for other reluctant exercisers like me.
Speaking of thriving business, tax season is finally over (whew!), and I have completed a rewrite of my novel that flipped the whole plot so completely on its head, it was like writing a new book. (whew! again) Next step? Write the sequel. But my next writing project will not happen until fall, as the "kids-are-out-of-school torpedo" is about to hit my house. Plus, we will be gone the entire month of June on the Mother Of All Vacations. After the year and a half we've had, I think we've earned this one.
I will post a travelogue and photos of our trip to Puerto Rico, just to make you all jealous. ;-) Plus, watch for Steve's post about medical expenses. (Be sure you have string handy . . . to keep your jaw off the floor.)
