i'm so sorry for the delay. i would like to say that i have not been writing because i have been so caught up in my novel. if that were the case, i'm sure i would have more than 10,000 words at this point. who knew that when words really mattered i would run out? ah, the ironies of life.

in my defense, i have been caught up in such things as:

- painting the apartment an especialy dark shade of blue (pictures forthcoming as soon as we hang our pictures back up)

- trying to get work done. i have to attend a variety of seminars and conferences in the mornings which really cuts in to my quiet work time. in the afternoons it's question after question after question. it boggles my mind that people can see me talking to someone and assume that by just saying "excuse me" they are allowed to barge in and ask me questions.

- i've joined a committee at work where we read preview copies of books and give our opinions (what a great job for me!). i've received my first book and should read it.

if anyone runs across non-fiction books in spanish, i want them. i have middle schoolers harrassing me every day for books in spanish to do their homework and such books do not exist. i've been sending notes with them for their professor in hopes that he will contact me, but so far no luck.

it has been unseasonably warm here in new york. who knew i would be able to wear sandals in november? it's not the heat, it's the humidity... well, you michiganders know what i mean.