My office is starting to feel like a prison cell. I've been sitting in the same small space, staring out the windows, wondering what life is like beyond these walls.
It's been a hectic month (actually, it's been a hectic year). Despite the craziness, I wouldn't change a thing. Ok, there is one thing I would change: I'd have a personal chef deliver meals to my office. I'd nosh on salads for lunch, have fresh fruit (peeled and cubed, of course) as a snack and an endless supply of Diet Coke at the ready. My body would like a break from cereal and Ramen noodles.
So, what's keeping me so busy? Deadlines, deadlines and more deadlines. I've been writing non-stop since the beginning of the year. Some of the articles are for editors I've worked with in the past and some are for new-to-me editors I hope to work with into the future. I've also put together proposals for corporate work and two book projects.
Earlier this month, I found out that one of the books I pitched was accepted. I'm going to be an author! The book is called The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference and it will be published by Alpha/Penguin later this year. As the title suggests, it's a tip-a-day tome to living a more eco-friendly life. As the publishing date suggests, I'm on a very tight deadline. The first half of the book is due March 30 and the final 50 percent is due on April 15. Needless to say, I'll be spending several long days in my cell, er, office.
I've been invited to present at conferences in Boulder, Colorado, in June and October. Stay tuned for more details.
In my spare time (translation: when I'm procrastinating) I've been researching my next trip. I have no idea where to go but I'm open to suggestions. Right now, I'm tossing around Egypt and Croatia as possibilities. Of course, a week on a tropical island sounds good, too. Thoughts?
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