The month of March was an absolute whirlwind of changes. I had to take action, make decisions. There were reasons to be sad, reasons to be afraid and reasons to celebrate. I had to think fast, lay low, plan ahead, put a pillow over my head. I had to follow my gut, stay calm, do with little sleep. I had to be pushy, be patient, be reasonable and unreasonable. I had to take a few blows and return some. I still had to write, clean, cook, shop, and on occasion make an ass of myself and accidentally fall into the pool but my mind really wasn't into it.
Among the wonderful things that happened: my kid was accepted at 10 out of 15 universities he applied to. Pride and Joy in the mail box all month long. This was much needed recognition of his ambition and intellect, because it doesn't matter how wonderful we think he is, until a university throws money at him to lure him into going there, how could he be sure? Among the not so good things that happened, he did not get accepted at his first choice school. Although, silver lining at least for me, he might now go to a California school where I can stop by his dorm and make his bed on occasion,hehe. But I'm trying my best not to push him in one direction or another. It's not about me. Or shouldn't be. Okay it does feel A LOT about me. I'm so not ready to let go.
Good thing: Nadia and I are now an item. Haha, that's a hell of a teaser isn't it? That's all I'll say for now. I'll tell you the details of the story later. I'm hugely excited about this little secret of ours. Sometimes when I think about it I have to shake my head in disbelief. You'll see, you'll see.
Really disheartening thing: I thought my novel would come out this month: it won't. It's still riddled with typos something awful. Typos are like slugs in my vegetable garden, they keep coming and coming and there seems to be no end to them. I'm tempted to use a flame thrower over the whole thing (the book and the garden.)
Great thing: I lost four pounds! Yeahhhh! Anxiety and stress really suit me.
Just found your site from Anne in Oxfordshire. I would love to learn more about your upcoming book. Is there a link somewhere? Anywhere?
Posted by: Paulita | April 03, 2011 at 04:03 AM
yeah, your book!
Posted by: susan buchanan | April 03, 2011 at 12:01 PM
last night while lying in bed i woke k. up and said can you believe the path corine & i are on than ignoring the fact that he was in and out of sleep i receited the whole story to him!
i think your book will come out at the most perfect time, it is not ready yet. i hope you know that the typo crown does not belong to you it is mine, i know this cause even when i shake my head it stays on!
Posted by: nadia | April 03, 2011 at 12:54 PM
ah, your son is going out into the world...how bittersweet..... i do feel for your heart just now.
and also wondering, what are YOU up to? xox whatever it is, it's making me smile-that's a miracle.
[ps-tried to comment on those pinks in the flamingos and all but it would not let me.... "OMG-they're edible" or something nonsensical but perfectly obvious. :)
Posted by: linda | April 04, 2011 at 03:40 AM
Aha! Someone else with a typo garden! I may be the author of "Parents on the Move!" but oh my, when the kids are moving on it changes you!
Posted by: Kathleen Smith | April 05, 2011 at 02:44 AM
congratulations to your son! A book, wow!
Posted by: alicia | April 06, 2011 at 11:43 PM
LOL...glad you survived the pool incident!
Alice
www.aliceindesignland.com
Posted by: ALICE IN DESIGNLAND | April 07, 2011 at 01:06 AM
It may have been a whirlwind month for you Corine, but it looks pretty positive by the end... Congratulations to your son, you must be overwhelmed with pride, and you probably get to keep him fairly close too. The 'Nadia' thing sounds intriguing... and the book WILL be published soon... so wonderful, well done to you and yours! Mx
Posted by: Martina Tierney | April 08, 2011 at 08:36 AM
Interested to hear more about your book Corine! Do keep us posted!
I've been following Nadia's blog for almost a year now... maybe I found her on your blog roll?? Surprised to see that you are the Corine she is speaking of! Interesting how the internet hooks up strangers in a profound way...or did you already know each other?
I'm trying to imagine my little 5 year old son getting ready to leave me for college.. boo hooo.. : ) Good luck to you both!
Posted by: Penny Herring | April 11, 2011 at 09:51 AM
We're thrilled for him and not surprised at his intellect considering his genes :D
Posted by: Feng Shui By Fishgirl | April 11, 2011 at 03:41 PM