#ladya rambles

[theoriginalladya]

Today has just been utter crap (still dealing with trash collection issues after two months!) but for a couple of bright spots. One I can't share yet (INTERNAL SCREACHING!!!!!), the other, I've been spinning my second single for that new yarn I'm testing on the e-spinner.

Tonight, I get to be a werewolf, too. Guess it's going to end on a brighter note, at least! :)

[theoriginalladya]

Busy July

The other day, I realized that the Tour de France starts this weekend. (I usually don't see anything about it until it's underway, so I figure this is a bonus! lol)

Why is this important? It means it's time for Tour de Fleece again. Unfortunately this year, I won't be able to use my standard spinning wheel (that I've finally figured out) because of an ongoing hip issue (which, hopefully, will start getting resolved later this summer. Dr. Appointment in three weeks!) So this year, I'll be relying on the e-spinner to get the job done.

(the lighting in my office is yellow-ish, but trust me when I say the blue is a very deep ("Starfire Skies"), vibrant one and the orange is like creamsicles ("Pumpkin Spice Latte"!)

This is the fleece I'll be spinning. Somehow, last time I ordered some, I doubled up on what I already had. oops. Well, that means that I should have enough yarn in the end to make some substantial projects!

Now, all that said, last night I was reminded that Camp Nano starts this weekend too, and I was hoping to stir up the writing muses that have been pretty dormant. We'll see how that goes - going to keep my goal low so I don't get frustrated along the way - but here's hoping!

Also, my last writing project will finally post on July 4th. Maybe that will help the muses too.

And all of this is on top of the new insanity that constitutes my job the first week of the month and kiddo's birthday. Gonna be a busy July!

[theoriginalladya]

*flops*

Okay, big project done! Time to focus on chapter 2 for Everybody Loses It!

But man, I could use a nap...except the muses (and by that I mean Rhys & Kaidan) are bouncing around wildly!

Hmmm...

(Oh, and one of my cats (named Kaidan) just plopped down on the other side of my laptop to soak up warmth. Methinks the muses are trying to intervene with their decision...)

[theoriginalladya]

Got the new drive back today and like promised, most of the files are there!!!!!! Already editing Chapter 2 of Rolling in the Deep and the next chapter of Everybody Loses It!

[theoriginalladya]

Because of major hip pain/problems, this is the first time in over two weeks I've been out driving. (somehow, I'm finally used (mostly) to kiddo behind the wheel. out of necessity, I guess, but wow, didn't think it would happen that quick) Had to go pick up groceries that I ordered last night. Also last night, I had a dream where I hit someone while driving - I'd forgotten it until I got behind the wheel. Needless to say, there were a few nerves as I got behind the wheel.

Thankfully, no pedestrians to hit. Grabbed breakfast at the same time, too. Groceries loaded, etc.

On the way out, was nearly hit by someone backing out who didn't pay attention, but it wasn't my fault and wasn't a pedestrian, so that was good.

I could get used to not driving way too easily, I think. It's much safer...

[theoriginalladya]

So, @painterofhorizons asked me about one of the projects I listed on that last meme.

Mass Effect: The Shanxi Files is a background piece for Caleb, sort of. I'm still sorting out bits and pieces of the plot, but it's going to focus on a few characters who play important roles in Caleb's life later on. For example, you'll get to see...

a younger Dr. Chakwas on her first deployment who is paired up with a young Irish medic named Ciaran O'Connell (Caleb's dad)

Anderson and Connor O'Bannon (aka: Athair) when they fought in the First Contact War...

Remember that tiny side quest in ME1 that involved Dr. Michel, Anderson and Admiral Kahoku? The one about Armistan Banes? Yeah, he's in it too and has a run in with one Jack Harper at the end of it...

So far, I've got most of my outline done and a draft of the prologue which will be the message General Williams sends out to Arcturus to let them know the colony's being attacked. I'm hoping it'll start grabbing hold soon because I really want to get it written and out there to share!

[theoriginalladya]

Whatcha Up To? Tag Game

I was tagged by @painterofhorizons - thank you, my friend!

Tagging @shadoedseptmbr, @happychica, @mtreebeardiles, @tiny-banana-time, @urdnotflexthejedibard, and anyone else wanting to participate!

Currently reading: Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars by Sam Maggs

Last Song: In the End by the Black Veil Brides

Last Movie: was watching part of The Mummy earlier this afternoon but got pulled away in the middle of it.

Currently Working On: Oh man, what am I not working on! LOL This is a list of all the things I've been thinking about/writing on/getting poked at over the past 24-48 hours...

Chapter 3 of Rolling in the Deep. (Caleb Shepard)

Chapter 3 of Everybody Loses It. (Rhys Shepard)

Chapter 4 of If London Falls... (Abby Williams and Major Coats)

A new project, part of Caleb Shepard's background, currently titled Mass Effect: The Shanxi Files (that may change)

Putting together a full plot for Aubrey Shepard's story (still trying to find the title there)

Plotting out an idea for MEBB which has sign ups April 1

Poking at an AU idea for Caleb and Kaidan to see if I can get it going again.

Poking a little bit at the Biotic Pinball Wizard (Michael Shepard) story, Vanguard of Your Destruction.

[theoriginalladya]

I was tagged by @mtreebeardiles - thank you, friend! Let's see what we've got here...

Nickname: I usually go by ladyamesindy or ladyA online.

Sign: Cusp of Libra/Scorpio. These days, I'm much more Libra but in my youth I was definitely more Scorpio! lol (that made three in our family and oh man, it was interesting growing up!)

Last google search: ummm...trying to find the ingredients in the "Shrimpin' Ain't Easy" roll at Sushi Boss

Song stuck in head: Alone Together by Fall Out Boy Someone please take it from me. It's been there for almost two weeks...

Sleep: absolutely needed right about now. not a good night last night.

Dream job: something I can do from home, which will make me enough money to support myself, my son and our two cats, and is interesting enough to keep my attention.

Wearing: black leggings, tshirt, Kaidan Alenko hoodie, fuzzy slippers, and a pink scrunchie to hold my hair back because Kaidan kitty didn't steal it...yet.

Favorite song: Impossible to have just one favorite. Go check out my Spotify playlists and you'll see why.

Favorite instrument: cello, also bassoon and oboe

Aesthetic: warm

Favorite authors: again, ONLY ONE? Tom Clancy, Ellis Peters, Agatha Christie, and a whole host of others in fiction. non-fiction, I go by topic and there are too many to list.

Favorite animal sounds: cat purrs that you can hear and feel

Last song: no idea. I've been avoiding listening to chase off FOB, but it hasn't worked. :(

Last series: ... Do college basketball games count? March Madness is just about upon us.

Random: I started learning violin at the age of 11, switched to flute at 14, was made to change to clarinet at 15, and then switched to choir only by 17. Of them all, flute and choir were my faves. Someday before I die, I want to learn cello.

tagging anyone who wants to share!