Comments | garnet_took: Just Popping In

garnet_took

Just Popping In

Mar 26, 2010 20:28

Sorry I've been so scarce around here lately. I have to confess that I'm playing in another fandom's sandbox right now--and loving it. I think I needed a change of seen to get my creative juices flowing again. I actually wrote some drabbles yesterday in some down time at work. Yes you read that right. Garnet wrote drabbles. Amazing! They're ( Read more... )

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thedoingofit March 27 2010, 03:19:00 UTC

Um, 152 sounds GREAT to me... I'd love to be seeing those numbers on the scale! :o) It sounds like you're doing very well - keep up the good work!

I haven't set my ultimate goal yet, but I'm thinking of shooting for around 155... I still a ways to go, especially since I haven't been so good this week! It never stops, does it? :o)

garnet_took March 27 2010, 05:33:07 UTC

I'm about half way to my goal, and I hope I make it.:) They're not kidding when they say it has to be a lifestyle change. I've learned a lot about that over the last five months. I just hope I can be as faithful to it in five years. I'm loving getting into clothes that are sizes I haven't worn in years and that is great motivation.

Good luck to you.

grey_wonderer March 27 2010, 12:05:40 UTC

Congrats on the training. Sounds like you are really doing great! I don't know if I will be able to get the channel but I intend to look for you. : )

Thanks for the birthday wishes. It was a lovely day.

Oh, and you are the best also, my friend!

Glad you are writing again even if it isn't LOTR. It still makes me happy to know you are still writing.

garnet_took March 27 2010, 14:10:01 UTC

Unfortunately, the training has just hit a snag. I'm retaining a lot of water and am swollen like yu wouldn't believe. I haven't even tried to get my walking shoes on, but I'm going to have to.

I think it's time to make an appointment with the doctor and get back on the meds that I've run out of. I wa hoping the losing the weight would mean I didn't need them any more, guess not.:(

Glad your birthday was great.

Thanks for the writing encouragament. I will post it here because I can.:) Who knows, it may introduce people to something new to them.

grey_wonderer March 28 2010, 02:49:48 UTC

Hope the doctor is able to take care of things quickly. I know how annoying a set-back can be when you are really into getting something done.

I think you should post them to your LJ. You may find a whole new group of fans for whatever fandom you are writing in. Lots of folks have more than one fandom. : )

garnet_took March 28 2010, 12:16:43 UTC

Yeah, it looks like I may be skipping work tomorrow to try to get into the doctor. Here's how bad it is: on Tuesday I weighed 152.2 in the morning, yesterday I was up to 154.? and today I'm at 155.6 and I have been following my regular diet fairly closely. I can tell even my fingers are swollen. I'm going to try to drink a lot of tea today and contenue to avoid salt as much as possible, but I really think I need to do more, and quickly.

As for the fic, I started typing up what I had handwritten the other day. If I'm lucky I may get it done today. It's a set of seven drabbles. When I stopped writing on it the other day, I had four done, one halfway done and two more to write. Here's hoping I can get it done and posted here at least today.

ansostuff March 27 2010, 14:02:02 UTC

*waves hi*

It's great to hear from you even if you're busy and playing in another playground than LOTR. :) Great job on the 5k as well. :D

garnet_took March 27 2010, 14:13:05 UTC

Thanks, Anso. I was pretty excited about that 5K time myself. Now I just have to push past this problem I've developed with swelling then I can set my sights on the 15K and the mini.

Yeah, playing in another playground has definitely got me feeling more creative again. I'll always love LOTR, and hope to finish my WIP's for it, but I think the break is doing me good.

rhapsody11 March 27 2010, 23:23:48 UTC

I think it is wonderful to see you writing and drabbling, so yeah a different fandom perhaps, but just to see the joy of doing vthis mirrored here. That's so fabulous! :D

garnet_took March 27 2010, 23:45:15 UTC

Thanks for the encouragement, Rhaps. I started typing up what I had handwritten and when I get the other two and a half drabbles done that make up the set I'll put them on here. This time it's not important to me whether people read them since they're not in any fandom that I share with anyone on my flist; I just want them out there someplace safe.:)

Yeah, I'm having more fun than I've had in months with writing.

madilayn April 3 2010, 04:41:59 UTC

We're loving having you in ourfandom too, Garent! You;r ebringing a fresh insight to our Bridies and we love your writing.

garnet_took April 3 2010, 04:52:04 UTC

Thanks, Maddy.

I can't tell you how much fun I'm having. I'm enthusiastic about writing again and everyone has been so welcoming. And even though my favorite character isn't one of the big three, I feel like what I say is valued and I can't stop gushing about what a great time I'm having.

I'm going to pop over and friend you before I call it a night. I'm making all kinds of typing mistakes and that's a sign it's time to go to bed.:)