It’s August

Simply, I can’t believe it is August.  It means a lot of things, so I want to take a moment and share with you.

First, today (as many of you know) was the day I rolled out my Beta version of kacjohnsbooks.com to friends and family to read.  It’s not quite done, but at least it’s out there.  I want to say a big “Thank You” to Kate Koeppel at Mi Piace Kate because her work really inspired me.  Plus her blog is really cool.  Check it out: http://mipiacekate.com/.

Next, on the way home I had a crazy thought, “So if my blog is pretty much done, does this mean I have to get back to writing my numerous picture book projects?” YES!  My husband has even started cartooning a character for my next book, MY DAD IS A GRIZZLY BEAR.  Guess I should get after it….  Writing a book only takes a year… or so.  In the same vein, I need to send out DRAGON BREATH to more lit agents since I got one more “No” closer to a “Yes” this week.

Reading follows as much as writing.  Today I began reading one of the books on my Summer Reading List for school, BOWLING ALONE (Putnam).  I’m actually excited about it.  I’m glad I’m not the only one with wonderings about society.  And that is just what anthropologists do.  So check back later on my thesis once I have had some headway in my Master’s program.  Arrival in France, t-minus 25 days.  Orientation for school, t-minus 30 days.

Finally, move out is in t-minus 3 days.  I write you from my living room floor.  I was able to count on one hand how many days I have left to sleep on the floor until I see a real bed.  I still tell AJ “It’s fine!”  Seriously, I’ll be so happy to see a couch or bed or something.  I ate Kix with almond milk because that is all we had.  We refuse to buy more groceries.  AJ cleaned the house today, I went to work.  Dang, I hope my boss brings breakfast tacos on Friday as my going away gift…

I’m not going to lie, my mind is here and there and I’m brain dead.  So, cheers to you, dear reader, and until next time, bon nuit!