Busy, Busy, Busy

Geez! What a week! One of my teachers posted a study guide for her class (for which I was grateful), but she had us studying six chapters of the book plus a bunch of stuff from the website... all of which turned out to be no help at all. After spending three days studying for the test, I took it yesterday only to find out that it was only twenty questions about things I already knew... I wouldn't have had to read the book at all! Grr. To top that off, I had projects due in two other classes, an assignment due in another, and some other, miscellaneous projects that had to be completed by Monday. Gak!

Other things keeping me busy: 1) the band, 2) my new board game, 3) writing, writing, writing (as usual), and 4) graphics. The band seems to be doing all right, but, truth be known, I'm a little depressed about it. Both the bassist and drummer missed practice this week, which isn't a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but I get the feeling that I am the only one really, really interested in doing this. I mean, I am very excited about the music, but no one else seems to be. And I think I offended the drummer. (sigh)

Another thing that I am excited about is the new board game. I have titled it, "Oh, Ship!" It is a game based on the Age of Pirates (the time period only, not another game or anything else; it's entirely my idea) made entirely out of wood. The game board is made of birch and has a map of the Caribbean burned onto it. I am also making wooden dice, wooden ships, wooden figures, wooden plaques, and cards made out of heavy card stock. It's a ton of work, but I love creating things. I should be done with the prototype this week sometime, so I will post pictures when I can. I plan to start manufacturing this game as soon as I can 'cause I could use the money from the sales.

And my writing is all songwriting this week. I wrote two new songs. One is called "Shady." It's a slow blues-rock groove that should sound really cool when I get it all together and recorded.

Waiting, waiting

Still have heard nothing from the publisher or editor. I am starting to think that my manuscript got lost or something. I sent the editor that I sent the manuscript to a follow-up letter, but I have still heard nothing. They are likely very busy people.