Still here! And recs...

[magnetic_pole]

I just realized that I didn't post in January at all, making that the first month in nine years that I haven't appeared here even briefly

Comments

[brighty18]

Oh, trust me, I DO know the feeling of being overwhelmed at work. Is this a change that has been made recently? A new event/problem? Or what is going on?

[magnetic_pole]

It's just a lot of work and a lot of deadlines right now, B, as well as some more-public-than-usual speaking, which always stresses me out. *sigh* Thanks for the comment, though. Onward and upward! M.

[splix]

Sorry work is overwhelming. I hope you can see your way clear to a resolution soon.

Thank you for the lovely rec! :)

[magnetic_pole]

Thanks re: work, S. It's just deadlines and a little too much on my plate at once.

I'm enjoying the Green Gown so much! (Sorry I haven't commented over at AO3--for some reason, I lurk over there, even though I'm chatty here.) I think I could eavesdrop on John and Mary's marriage forever, you've done such a lovely job showing the love and familiarity as well as the friction and difference. They're both such fully realized, adult characters. Looking forward to the next installment! M.

[splix]

Hang in there! It's tough when you're in the middle of it but it feels great when you finally break through.

Aw, bless you. I'm having a wonderful time writing it. More soon!

[write_out]

Yes, it is okay to panic and feel insecure! You said it: it's important to get it out and not let it fester inside. Use LJ to vent, if that helps at all. Here's to things easing up for you at work soon so that you can let go of some of the stress and anxiety.

I'm awake at 3 am most nights too. Don't know what it is about 2:30-4 am, but I rarely sleep through the entire night without waking up for a spell.

I hope you're able to fit in more fannish fun! It is hard finding that work/life/fun balance, isn't it? But so necessary. I'm enjoying Splix's story too!

[magnetic_pole]

Thanks, W. *hugs* Re: 2:30 to 4:00, me, too! And it's so frustrating, because I used to be such a champion sleeper. Now I'm all about having some hot water and trying to coax myself back into slumber.

I'm reading so little fic right now--the HP fest I mentioned above and splix's, really--but I've been enjoying it to no end. Escapism? Maybe. But it's certainly helping.

Are you back on your feet and feeling better? Those snow pictures your posted were amazing. M.

[delphipsmith]

It's okay to panic a bit and feel insecure, right? The key thing is keep turning the page in spite of it all.

For sure! And if you can't panic here among friends, where can you?

[magnetic_pole]

Thanks for saying that, D. I was raised to stay quiet if I didn't have anything positive to say, but sometimes the repression is a little much, even for me! M.

[therealsnape]

So sorry to hear about the work issues. I know the feeling, and how tense all over it gets one. All the best!

[magnetic_pole]

Thanks for the reassurance, TRS! *deep breaths* M.