So, I finally got through all three chapters of my novel and edited them. The edits are very fine and only if you've read my chapters more than once would you really notice. I still have to go back into Chapter Three and edit the planetarium scene. I switched the chain of events, so there needs to be more introspection or discussion - you'll see. But I was burnt today.
After all - I did meet the 3 Wise Men. John Bennett, Tom Godfrey and Mike Kashani. Now, I've met Tom and John before, but Sonia's been gushing about Mr. Kashani since she was in Princeton in December. She calls him Mr. Kashani, not Mike. Anyway... they sat in a meeting with Cheryl for four hours. Apparently, the Campbell office might be moving to Palo Alto. They have this place all scoped out and the rent is way cheaper and we'd improve the business there, which would be nice. Our lease is up in May, so decisions are forthcoming. The rent here in Campbell is like $10000 a month. Palo Alto is like $4000. Why? We're in a business mall with indoor trees and waterfall. Palo Alto's would-be office is two-stories, store-front window type place. But anywhere where we can have BERLITZ over a doorway on a street is better business than where we are now. People don't even know it's here - or where it is. So...
That was my day. Lots of things going on, but barely any work done. And poor TJ - her neck is so sore and stiff. But she came to work anyway like a trooper. I gave her a pressure massage. She needed it. She didn't come in to work yesterday and the doctor didn't give her any advice other than put heat on it and take pain medication. Hell, I could have told her that. Yeah - I'm thinking she should take up Sonia's idea of going to the Y for the sauna and steamroom and spa or she should take up my idea of going to a chiropractor. The Y idea is cheaper, so it's the better option. Plus, the first visit to a chiro office is longer because of the X-rays they have to take. I remember seeing my X-rays for the first time. It was kinda scary. I had this big gap in my spine. Like a big black, no bone there, gap. It was weird. Although, on X-rays, the pads don't show up, which is why I wasn't in any pain. Subluxation. My very own disorder. Sounds more clinical and mysterious than manic-depression or OCD, although those would make me much more fun to be around.
Norway is off and running. I'm handing in the application for a residence tomorrow. I need to email Nina and tell her to call UDI in Norway and expedite my process. It takes longer than a month and that's exactly how long I have to buy a plane ticket, which I can't buy until I have my permit. It's a glorious process. At least I know how I'm buying the ticket. Round-trip to London, Ryanair to Oslo Torp. Total: around $600-650. That's about as cheap as it comes. And I can afford it. So... There ya go.
Ok, almost time to leave. Wow, I really didn't do anything today at all when I think about it. I'm going to go home now, take a shower and maybe start editing more of Chapter Three. I don't need food because I ate a big plate of pasta not two horus ago.
Happiness is a plate of pasta. Or I'm just telling myself that to make up for all the fat in it. :)