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[salixbabylon]

I hadn't realized I hadn't done an update since my post that I quit my job, which, being one line, wasn't exactly full of details.

So on Jan 6th, I gave notice. My boss took it ok. Yesterday was my last day. I do not have a job lined up, although eventually I will probably have to get something part time. Maybe in a library, maybe doing something else - goddess only knows. ;)

The plan is to start writing my "non-fiction" column again, only with an aim to getting published. Either as a collection or with a carrier, something like Dave Barry or Dan Savage does. I'm also going to be offering workshops and seminar-things, on sexuality and intimacy and so forth. (No, I'm not setting myself up as an expert or a guru, just someone who likes to talk and listen and thinks that generally helps.)

I don't plan to be submitting fiction with an aim to make a living at it - I enjoy writing slash and if I were trying to make it (or a variation thereof) pay the bills, I think I wouldn't enjoy it anymore.

The plan is to take February and March to figure out what I want to do. If I want, at the end of March, I can go back to my old job part-time and do a special project... but I don't want to.

I have no idea what's going to happen on this roller caster ride. I'm scared and thrilled and terrified and ecstatic and happy and sobbing and OH MY FUCKING GOD - what a ride it's going to be!

*lets go of the bar and screams*

Comments

[alliwantisanelf.livejournal.com]

Oh, gawd, I love rollercoasters, don't you?????

Life should be full of rollercoasters, even for people who are terrified of the things. Those folks should get on the teeny tiny ones that just bounce up and down a little and have fast turns but nothing really scary, just so they can appreciate what it's like when they get off, and enjoy the rush of adrenaline that comes with it all. Then there's folks like us who need the upside-down part on occasion, just because it's so damned FREE flying like that.

Congrats, sweetie! You're gonna be super-okay!

*lets go with you, since I love riding with a real screamer!!!*

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

*laughs* Life should be full of rollercoasters I couldn't agree with you more!

Come to Santa Cruz - we've got a fabulous roller coaster here on the boardwalk! I'd love to scream with you! :)

[anorienparker.livejournal.com]

You go, girl! I wish you the best of luck! I'm in the same scary situation, but I'm loving it so far :)

*squishes*

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Best of luck to you as well - keep me posted on what you're up to! *Hug*

[tillie1202.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you have some great ideas for what you want to do! Good luck, and keep us posted :)

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Thank you! *hug*

[houseofwhacks.livejournal.com]

a million, bazillion good thoughts are coming your way. good luck with whatever you decide to do. I know you're gonna rock, no matter what!

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! Having so much support really helps! *hugs*

[roshismomma.livejournal.com]

may i scream along with you for a moment?

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH! so proud of you. this is gonna rock.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

whooohooooo! :)

We should all go on the big dipper soon. when it opens for the spring, i mean. :)

[oceansecrets2.livejournal.com]

I'm not much of a roller-coaster person myself (too much of a control freak) - but I admire you so much for taking the risk to follow what you really want to do. I think you have the drive and determination and perseverance to be successful. I'd love to hear more about the seminars once you get them started.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

I don't know that I'm really worthy of admiration, but it certainly does my ego and heart good to hear it. *hug* Thank you.

Seminars and stuff - will probably be talking about stuff more at wantonhussy but there's going to be overlap as I get used to having 2 LJs. ;)

[abluegirl.livejournal.com]

Good for you! Its so exciting to read about somebody going for their dreams like you are. :D :D :D

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

*hug* Thank you! I can't say how much everyone's support truly helps!

[andolinn.livejournal.com]

The thing I've found about life is that it is a constant process of evaluation, of trying things out to see if they work. I have been fine tuning for a decade now and have tried a number of things along the way. Some worked out, others haven't, but I've learned something from all of them.

So, you go girl!

And I personally don't think you're really growing, if you aren't scared sometimes.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

of trying things out to see if they work

Yes - that's exactly it! After 7 years of not trying anything but whining, it's time to carpe diem and take some risks. :)

I think the key for me is going to be transforming fear into excitement and not letting it hold me back. Whee!

[rifleman-s.livejournal.com]

"...scared and thrilled and terrified and ecstatic and happy..."

Good luck with experiencing all of these emotions and best wishes for wherever you end up!

*pushes you forward*

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Thank you! And thanks for the push - it definitely helps! :)

[lozateazer.livejournal.com]

Good for you! You seem to be having a complete blast with this freedom!! Which is AWESOME! Go you!!

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

*hug* Thank you! :)

[astrojen.livejournal.com]

I had wondered why you'd gone so quiet, Sal. Good to see you back. Best of luck in whatever you end up doing.

*hugs*

Jen ;->

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

I didn't mean to stop with the updates, and was actually kind of surprised that I hadn't been babbling about it on LJ - it's been so much in my head!

*hug* :)

[soar38.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Freefall!

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

whooohoooO!