There's not too much domestic going on around here these days, though there's plenty going on. Mostly, it's all about final edits for the book I'm coauthoring. We've got a deadline tomorrow and a final draft deadline mid August. I'm enjoying the editing process immensely, though I so wish I had time to really sink into it rather than cramming it in and around a full work week and life in general.
Other than editing there has been a lot of flamenco practicing, though I've elected to drop one choreography for a performance next week so I can focus on the other one. Too much stuff in my brain right now to also try to remember two choreographies and wrap my head around two entirely different time signatures. Flamenco is also something I'd positively love to really drink in for a while. Without interruption. Lately, my day dreams are of a little apartment somewhere in Seville or Jerez where I can divide my time between flamenco, writing and red wine. Sigh.
What else? Ah yes, we love our new deck. All of us. We had our first official al fresco meal Sunday night with Miss P. It rocked. So did our second meal Monday which was shared with my mom and grandma who came for the day. And since then, every breakfast and dinner that I've actually had the time to eat, has been enjoyed on our deck. Watching the neighbourhood folks walk by and talking to the neighbours on their deck next door. We have plans for our first deck cocktail night tomorrow. I can't wait.
Did I mention that in addition to a lovely table and chairs arrangement our deck has a soft cushy lounge? It's divine. Somehow, in the midst of all this, I've managed to squeeze two little cat naps out there in the evenings this week. With Pluto -- making it the purest kind of cat nap. I'm not sure what we did prior to this new deck. Though, I'm still in denial about the whole "treating and staining" business. That can wait for the book to be done.
Other than editing there has been a lot of flamenco practicing, though I've elected to drop one choreography for a performance next week so I can focus on the other one. Too much stuff in my brain right now to also try to remember two choreographies and wrap my head around two entirely different time signatures. Flamenco is also something I'd positively love to really drink in for a while. Without interruption. Lately, my day dreams are of a little apartment somewhere in Seville or Jerez where I can divide my time between flamenco, writing and red wine. Sigh.
What else? Ah yes, we love our new deck. All of us. We had our first official al fresco meal Sunday night with Miss P. It rocked. So did our second meal Monday which was shared with my mom and grandma who came for the day. And since then, every breakfast and dinner that I've actually had the time to eat, has been enjoyed on our deck. Watching the neighbourhood folks walk by and talking to the neighbours on their deck next door. We have plans for our first deck cocktail night tomorrow. I can't wait.
Did I mention that in addition to a lovely table and chairs arrangement our deck has a soft cushy lounge? It's divine. Somehow, in the midst of all this, I've managed to squeeze two little cat naps out there in the evenings this week. With Pluto -- making it the purest kind of cat nap. I'm not sure what we did prior to this new deck. Though, I'm still in denial about the whole "treating and staining" business. That can wait for the book to be done.
. How nutty is that? 
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Gingermints on the new deck! I also cannot wait for the work day to end :)
Posted by: Mena | July 13, 2007 at 09:37 AM
Okay, Spain, Wine, I'll swim while you dance -- let's talk dates.
Posted by: sam | July 13, 2007 at 10:53 AM
Wow! You do have a lot on your plate. I'm so glad the new deck has materialized. It sounds like the perfect antidote.
Posted by: dana | July 18, 2007 at 10:10 PM