It’s Sunday mid-morning as I write this and both A. and I have been up for a few hours now. I think we’ve both somewhat adjusted to Pacific Time again, having spent the last few days in a jet lag haze. We’re both going over our work inboxes to clean them up at the moment, and I’m streaming some new music releases over the last few days. [Best find so far: Moscow-based Life on Venus with their album Encounters, which I would describe as Slowdive if they had MBV’s volume. So yeah, right in my wheelhouse there.]
Our two-week vacation in London was quite enjoyable if a little exhausting — thanks to my phone’s pedometer app, I figured out we walked just a little over eighty miles. Lots of places seen, friends seen, cats petted, and lagers or tea ordered. And somehow within all of that, I was also able to work a little on some of the index card notes for Secret Next Project!
And if you’re wondering why I chose the above gif from the anime your name., it’s because I watched it on the plane twice (once each way). It’s become one of my favorite movies on many levels. This makes three times I’ve watched it — so far — and I’m sure it’ll be one that will get even more views in the future. And yes, I’ve already decided I’ll be writing a blog post about it here soon enough, as I find it an excellent example of detailed, layered storytelling and how to successfully unfold each subplot and hint of characterization so it all fits together perfectly.
Speaking of writing, I’m looking forward to getting back into the swing of things as soon as possible. I’m still feeling exhausted, but only physically, so I think I should be able to get back on the horse with little issue. I’m particularly excited that I’m about to start the last act of Meet the Lidwells (and working on the cover!), which means I can start up the revision quite soon! I’m also hoping to get started on further work with Secret Next Project as well.
As for non-writing creative stuff, I finally got the drawing models that I ordered online a short time ago (half off, so basically two-for-one!) that are made by Bandai. They’re small but they’re detailed and pretty versatile, so I think I’ll be able to use these for future drawings. Check ’em out:
They come with some nifty accessories like different gesturing hands, katanas and handguns (because why the hell not), cell phones and tablets, and so on. The directions are entirely in Japanese of course, but they’re super easy to use anyway. I’m sure I’ll get more work out of these than out of Wilhelmina, the simple articulated model I got from Ikea for like six dollars. 🙂
So yes…we’re back from vacation, autumn is nearly among us, and I’m eager to get back to Doing All the Creative Things. Hell, I may even record a few more Drunken Owl demos if time permits!
Now, if I can just shake the remnants of this jet lag…
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