webchyk

hello family, friends, and assorted ne'er-do-wells. i realize i have some catching up to do so off we go...

re: nanowrimo -- epic fail. i got sick, thought i could catch up, started dealing with several family health issues, still thought i could catch up, then had a death in the family (second one in a little more than a month). i threw my hands up and accepted defeat. although i didn't reach the nanowrimo finish line i've pretty much convinced myself that i can get something done given the time and effort. i've done long pieces before, but over much extended periods of time. i kind of like the fast, concentrated pace and have every intention of doing it again soon. i'll keep you posted.

this is the third year i'll be taking a holiday break. it begins this evening. since my work life revolves around the 'net and computer stuff, my self-imposed exile mostly consists of me turning off the computer and leaving it off for about three weeks while i do fun things like sleep and catch up on my reading. i also intend to do more painting and make a few more trips to the casino.

yeah, i know how to live it up.

anyway, i may be using my laptop to occasionally check twitter, and perhaps facebook and this blog. i'm still undecided on it. definitely no email or web surfing, though.

if i don't type at you before then, i hope you and yours have a very merry christmas and a terrific new year.

pax out.