Updates

So, the big news right now is that I've just started contributing to futurist blog Temporist. This means that I am spending ever more time reading science news and trying to imagine what other people will find interesting. I, of course, get excited about it all. I'm trying hard to work my way to a bloggier/informal style, but gosh, it's hard not to skew academic when writing about stem cell research.

The other biggish news is that I've started sending some short stories out to journals for consideration. Already got a rejection letter and everything. I'm not discouraged about it; this is rite of passage. It would probably be some kind of jinx if my first piece were to be accepted somewhere immediately. One nice thing about the process is that I had to write a short personal bio, so I spent some time thinking about how to make myself sound like I've accomplished things in my life (and I HAVE accomplished things, I just haven't been paid for any of the work I'm proud of). So watch for my "About Me" blurb on this blog to change sometime soon. You'll be surprised at how cool I am. And to think you never knew...

My projects for my life right now are:
Write about the future.
Continue working on the electricity piece. (I think it wants to be a book!)
Wrap up some short stories that have been lingering unfinished.
Stay in touch with people who have been supportive or encouraging.
Keep up with the schoolwork.
Update my resume.
Find a JOB!