Whoosh!

Well, I got a version of the Manuscript of Doom out to the coauthors last night. There's still a to do list left, but it was nice to get it off my desk for at least a little while. I think that, with a bit of work this weekend, it will be ready to resubmit. And then I will celebrate.

I actually got it sent out pretty early, so I had some time to read a book last night (A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius), which was just great. Dave Eggers was one of the authors that I got to see at Bumbershoot, and I can hear his voice in my head as I read the book, which makes the whole thing make more sense. I don't think I would have enjoyed the book as much if I hadn't seen Eggers in person first. Of course, my list of books to read continues to grow faster than I can read--I have two books sitting on the shelf by my bed right now that I'm just itching to get to. Perhaps, just perhaps, the meaning of life is hidden between those covers and I'll reach full enlightenment before I know it. But I kind of doubt it.

I went back to the boathouse this morning and met up with a guy who showed me the ropes as far as boat availability goes, so on Friday I will finally be back on the water. He also found me a potential rowing partner, which rocks. Yay!

Wow. It's amazing how much better I feel with the MoD off my desk. The world is all sunshine and roses again. For the most part.