Well, here I am

[darkemeralds]

Workin' on a Saturday. The whole Saturday, apparently. It was supposed to be a couple of hours, but it's turned into a marathon of fiddle-farting around trying to get the damn fiscal year closed. The degree to which I actually care about the fiscal year close, or anything else with the word "fiscal" in it, can be measured in pico-somethings. And yet, here I am.

What's more, I'm very very hungry. I skipped breakfast, thinking I'd be home by lunchtime. I went out a bit ago in search of victuals, and came up both empty-handed and rained-upon.

So, I'm amusing myself designing my bedroom re-do. What do you think? Are these curtains too rugby-shirt-ish?



Oooh, yay! They just said I could go home. Food, here I come.

Comments

[shezan]

Very graphic, very elegant.

[darkemeralds]

I consider you a real arbiter of taste and elegance, so thank you! That's a strong vote!

[executrix]

I think the curtains are spiffy! Although, along that line, I saw some plain cream muslin curtains with a black *edging* and some buttons a la Chanel that were just "extra."*

[darkemeralds]

That sounds nice too! Needless to say, I seem to be going for a crisp, straight-edged look. Black edging would work. Hm...

*re-thinks*

[tehomet]

To be completely frank, I don't love the curtains. :(

Glad they finally released you, though.

[darkemeralds]

I'm not sure my room is big enough to support stripes that huge. Still thinking...

[(Anonymous)]

I'm so glad I don't have to worry about fiscal year end any more - I do NOT MISS being an accountant. So far, in my new role, I haven't had to deal with any of that. Glad they released the hostages!

[cookiemom6067]

Oops - that was me

[darkemeralds]

It WAS a hostage situation. How the hell did I wind up knowing what "accrual" means? That's just bizarre!

[darkemeralds]

Dear god, I finally got some food. It's not best for me to wait too long--I go a bit nuts.

[ruric]

Heh - I have pale walls, a black and white sofa, back curtains (in summer) and black cushions *G*

I think that room looks delightful as well as a relaxing place to spend time!

[darkemeralds]

Oh, that's so cool! Do you change out your curtains summer and winter? I find a spare, black and white room quite peaceful myself, and one of the great joys of being single is having to consult nobody's else's preferences on the matter.

[kis]

They look nice in the context of that room. Hard to tell whether the slight warming effect of the external light is crucial to the atmosphere or not. Was just wondering whether in a colder light they might look a bit stark and cheap .. but if the material is good quality, they probably wouldn't.

[darkemeralds]

Colder light is decidedly an issue in this climate, of course. OTOH, the windows in question face due south. But my plan is to have blackout drapes of some sort because I'm sick and tired of streetlights and car headlights and not-dark darkness, so really, no light at all will come through when the curtains are closed.

Good point, though. I should definitely get a yard of fabric and hang it there for a few days to see if it looks tawdry or circus-tent-like.

[kis]

We've taken to hanging a thick sofa throw up over our blinds to keep the light out. At the moment, despite the ghastly weather, we get about 3 hours of proper darkness and by 4am it really looks like it's time to get up. Last night however, we were thwarted in our sleep quest by someone's damn alarm going off for ages ... might need ear plugs as well!

[darkemeralds]

Ah yes, those extra ten degrees of northerliness. Still ghastly even in July?

The replacement windows that prompted this whole foray into new window coverings are supposed to deaden a lot of sound from the street, and I hope that's true. Alarms aren't TOO common in my neighborhood at night, but my bedroom is also my recording studio.

[kis]

The rain today was quite spectacular, even by recent standards. Scotland was inaccessible by rail last weekend ... It goes on and on!

Ooh, so double-glazing? I remember you mentioning plans for cutting out street noise from your recording studio. Are you working on anything in particular at the moment?

[darkemeralds]

Inaccessible by rail because of rain? Wow, that's a lotta rain.

I've been recording EFT tapping scripts for my sister, and we're working on a product line, so to speak--scripts made generic enough that she can offer them as free downloads to attract more people to EFT in general and her coaching practice in particular.

Eventually, there may be actual remuneration involved, but it's a great way to build up my portfolio.

[kis]

Flooding. Further north, we had landslides. And the weekend before, Mr Kis couldn't get back to Glasgow from Sheffield on the Friday night because of flooding on the west coast line.

Ah! Is that your sister's new occupation? How exciting. For both of you.

it's a great way to build up my portfolio.

Absolutely! Now I'm planning for you ... US short stories by lesser known authors? Someone who might take well to an approach? Sci-fi? Historical romance?

[darkemeralds]

I'm leaning heavily towards nonfiction, and in particular texts of a more spiritual nature. I think I have the right kind of voice for that.

At the same time, I still want to record more fanfic because it really is fun to try for character voices and drama.

And yes, Helen's new trade is success coaching with a focus on EFT. She's have having mad success. I'm very, very pleased for her, and she's been quite an inspiration.

[kis]

**nods** The combo makes sense - and offers you a bit of variety.

Good for Helen! How wonderful. I'm glad she's doing well.

[pinesandmaples]

I would eat my notepad in such a situation. Lord almighty.

[darkemeralds]

Happily, I survived without much anguish, and behold! Another Saturday is nearly upon me--one which is mine to do with as I please.