Funerals, Playwrighting, Sagging and Fan Fic

[persephone33]

Whoever made me think I could be in charge of bereavement meals for our church was a freaking lunatic.  When people start to get teary and weepy, then, inevitably, so do I.  I cannot let people cry alone.  And really, when a family member just died, no one needs the girl serving the roast chicken to lose it, too.  Right.  Will be more prepared in the future.  But I hope there are no more funerals for a long, long, time.  (That may have been the most selfish thing I've ever typed.  Sorry.)

Playwrighting is going swimmingly.  I'd say that we are a quarter of the way through with this year's one-act and it's funny and smart, as well.  The kids I'm working with are brilliant, (truly - very smart) and if I could get all of them to use their powers for good and not evil we'd be set.    But I laugh a LOT in that one hour chunk of time every week.  It's so cathartic.  No matter what happens to be going on in life, they can ALWAYS make me laugh.  It makes me happy to be a teacher.  Not all classes have made me feel that way.  Can I get an amen?

On a completely different note, my body is really letting me down.  Gravity is my new enemy.  WTC?  Can it get worse?  I'm also a little miffed at the lines around my eyes.  (Laugh lines - pffft.)  And the grey hairs!  Seriously, this isn't right!  I have an appointment on the 14th at 2:30 for a color, cut and highlights (which will cost roughly the same amount as the GNP for Botswana) to make me a redhead again, so that I may have the same hair (minus the Dorothy Hammill cut) that I did when I was eight.  I'm kind of excited about the red hair, though.  So's hubby.  (Whatever it takes.)  I'm NOT going to grow old gracefully.  I'm not going to go as far as surgery (although, restoring the sisters to their former glory would be nice) or botox, but if anyone has any beauty secrets...  fill me in.  And all you girls in your twenties...  LIVE IT UP.  'Cause gravity always wins, my pets.  Always.

Have posted up to Chapter five of current Fan Fic as D&G.com.  It's truly a guilty pleasure.  Is my own work suffering?  Erm, a little.  But it's so easy to write.  The characters are already there and well rounded with a history, and the reviewers are really, really nice, for the most part.  It's the instant gratification, I suppose, that has me hooked.  And the fact that I love the plot that I've created.  Poor J.K. Rowling would never have these characters together, and probably disapproves heartily...  but I sure am having a great time!

Comments

crying and gravity

[(Anonymous)]

I think it's fine to cry as long as you don't lose it and "boo hoo". It just says "I care".

Can it get worse? just wait 30 years my love, just wait.

I love you just the way you are and more important so does your hubby. He's the one that matters. At least that what I keep telling myself about my own sweetie. Looking forward to seeing the red hair though and I liked the Hammill cut, couse I would since I'm the one who did it to you.

Lvvya,
M

Re: crying and gravity

[persephone33.livejournal.com]

Wait 30 years? Thaks. I feel loads better.

The Hammil cut woudn't have been bad if it weren't for the glasses. Do you realize that's the last time I had short hair?

[13oct.livejournal.com]

'Cause gravity always wins' - sad but true...

Beauty secrets - himmm... as I have really dry skin, every now and then I smear some fresh cream on my face; let it sit for half an hour and then wash it off. This is really good for most skin types in winter, if u don't mind looking like a dolt for a bit.

[contessanatasha.livejournal.com]

I am glad that the playwriting is going well; you should post the finished product here so we can read it!
Gravity must suck. Luckily, I am still young, but the women in my family have a history of looking young. I can still pass for 16, as I saw the other day, as I got carded when I went to vote (the limit was 16). I was not to thrilled, but what can you do. I suppose too young is a good thing when you want to look younger. My mother is in her late 50's and can pass for 40, so I am blessed.
But gravity does suck.
Hope to read the next bit of your fic once it is up (and accepted)!
Oh- beauty secrets:
Egg white masks with oatmeal
Toothpaste (no gel, the paste stuff) under your eyes opens them and gets rid of any bags/sagging
For laugh lined: worship them! they are better than frown lines, as they show you have lived a happy life.

The Author's Lament

[persephone33.livejournal.com]

The play that my class is writing is on My myspace, the link is to the left, over there, I think. There's lots of versions, the latest is 12/5, The Author's Lament, Mark 2, it's not done, but there is a character list and other stuff that might be mildly amusing for you.

[13oct.livejournal.com]

:) Sorry for not being clear. I was referring to whipping cream. It's a fab way to moisturize naturally.

If that doesn't work for u try using Aquaphor in exactly the same way. It's an over the counter cream (kinda like petroleum jelly but better!) that I buy at Walgreen's. It was recommended for my baby and I use it just as much coz it beats every other product out there in the market hollow.

[persephone33.livejournal.com]

Fresh cream? Like whipping cream? Or is that a product name?

[peki.livejournal.com]

I love the plot that I've created

I love the plot you've created too :) I can't wait to read more, hope the archive will be updated soon.

[persephone33.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm sure it will be up shortly. I haven't had any trouble there is some time.

[dragonsangel68.livejournal.com]

It's not selfish at all! It's hoping everyone lives long, healthy lives *g* I'm the same, if someone cries then I start as well ;)

As for gravity... I've been smiting it for some years. After three kids I finally got decent girls and then they decide not to be perky *sigh*

*yay* for writing! It is a guilty pleasure, but think about how much joy you're bringing to your readers day *grins*

Denial

[persephone33.livejournal.com]

Yes... joy to others. That's good. I'll use that.

[seegrim.livejournal.com]

I just wanted to tell you I read chapter five over on D&G.com and I absolutely LOVED it. I so enjoy your writing style and the ideas are fresh and interesting. I love the plot you've created, too! So, please, keep on when you have time, because I, for one,think it's wonderful.

And yes, gravity is my new enemy as well! At 34, I've noticed a definite 'downward slant' to a few parts of my anatomy!

chapter 5

[persephone33.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I can't tell you how much fun I've had with it. There's more. Much, much more.

I'll be 34 in a month. I've been scrambling over the last year to reverse what mother nature has deemed appropriate to inflict on my body! With varied success...

Great icon, btw. :)