I have spent the last week in Maryland. Doing top secret government type work, and if I told you what it was I would have to kill you. Just kidding I did have to go there for a training class regarding the safety of the city of Chicago. It was fun, well as fun as it can be to prepare for national emergencies. Fear not fair city I learned that we are far better prepared than most places. So that made me happy and the class was interesting.
But while I was there enjoying overly salted cafeteria food and the peace and quiet of not having small children and pets around, did I do anything even remotely interesting. Absolutely not. I only knit about 5 rounds on my sock, I wrote maybe one more chapter of my novel and I slept. I did although I am embarrassed to admit it sing karaoke, and I was not even remotely close to drunk. I would not admit it to the world like this but I fear there maybe pictures floating around. Before everyone jumps to conclusions that I have thrown off my cautious and introverted ways, let me explain. There was a large group of us there from the windy city and all of us that were there that night got up and sang Sweet Home Chicago. I will admit it was fun. My boss however was conspicuously absent. After that I went back to my dorm room and slept.
So now I am back home and I am debating taking an online writing course or just trying to muster through it on my own. I figure some professional help might be good, but limited funds and time are definitely constraints. So if anyone knows of one let me know. I have been looking into Gotham Writers Worshops, Writers Digests Online Workshops, and there is a continuing education program thru University of Chicago, but you have to actually go to the classes for that one. If anyone has any input let me know.
Until I make any decisions I will be trudging along with my current work in progress. Also I am determined to finish these socks and keep working on my other works in progress knitting wise.
My next post will hopefully take place soon and I will remember to bring my camera out of hibernation.
Thanks for listening
Amy
So classes at Oxford didn't prepare you to write? Can't wait to read the novel...bet its not about 2 women, 2 kids and 3 dogs, and you forgot the cats!
Posted by: Mari-Ann | December 12, 2010 at 06:56 AM