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Serlana
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Gender: Female
Expertise: I have an A.A. in General studies, and a B.S. in news/editorial journalism. I am currently a journalist for C&S Media and live in Wylie.
Occupation: Other
Industry: Media
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Member Since:
4/7/2005
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| Everything in my life revolves around writing and the craft of doing so. Not only am I a writer myself but I entertain myself with books constantly. This month, I have been fortunate enough to have two of my favorite authors come out with new books. Ward's has already been bought and devoured, of course. Took me two days because I actually had to work. Today I'm purchasing Kenyon's latest BAD series book which is guaranteed to be awesome. It will, hopefully, hold me over until Acheron's book comes out in August (thanks for the birthday present Sheri). Then as I am watching the latest previews at the Sex and the City movie (awesome by the way) , I see a preview for the movie to Nights of Rodanthe one of my favorite books by Nicholas Sparks. The preview moved me so much I actually cried. I can't wait to see it. Even if I know the book will always be better, I still like to see the movies. I know several of my friends are heavily involved with literature and are writers as well, but does anyone elses lives revolve this heavily on the craft of writing? Well, gotta go.
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| Not really sure what to call this or really even what I'm writing at this point. Basic update, job fine, life ok, I'm moving at the end of May back to Wolfe City. I'm so sick of living in an apartment and miss living in the country so I decided to move back out to my friend's ranch. Excited, though it sucks because I've packed a lot already and now I can't find the things I need. On an interesting note, I'm beginning to feel as if I live in Seattle because it rains here all the time. Not that rain is a bad thing because it's not but my hometown hasn't had rain since October so you can understand why it feels weird to me. On a more funny note, as I am sitting here yesterday working on the newspaper because it's deadline day, I feel water dripping on my head. I think, weird, because generally our building only leaks down the walls. (The building I work in is a historic Mason's building from the 1800s and yes it is creepy and haunted at night). Sorry, I digress... apparently the people who were trying to fix the other leaks upstairs created more that are now in the middle of the room. So mid-deadline, I had to move my papers, my computer, etc. and go find another place to work. I swear... oh and the rain killed the fax machine as well. Well, that's all I have for now. Hope everyone is doing well.
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| Well I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted on anything but I've been overwhelmingly busy with life and work. I decided to post in sections that way it's easier to focus.
Family
First of all, my grandpa is doing ok. He's been going through some tough times with his chemo and ended back in the hospital after his first treatment because he got so dehydrated and couldn't keep anything down. He skipped a treatment to rebuild his strength and then went again. So far, he's doing great this time, just cold and tired alot. His nose gets really cold and so I'm looking for a scarf for him. My family is coping the best they can but it's hard on them financially because gas is high and the treatment center is an hour away. We will make it through some how.
Chamber
The chamber banquet went off with very few hitches. We made around $23,000 from the event, which is what we needed to make so that went over well. The event itself was kind of anti-climatic since we had been working on it for six months. I'm lost without having so many meetings to go to.
Farmers and Fleas
We have a monthly event in Farmersville called Farmers and Fleas (a cross between a farmer's market and a flea market) that I have been volunteering for. They have invited me to be on the committee, which I'm probably goign to do.
Work
I've been very busy with elections, non-elections, county stuff. There was a newspaper competition last weekend and my newspaper placed first in news writing, second in sports photos, third in special sections and fourth in feature photos. I'm really excited since I've been in the professional journalism world for less than a year and I'm winning awards.
Church
Church is going good. I've made a lot of friends and am reconnecting with God after my grandpa's cancer ordeal. God and I have had some words but I think I've finally come to accept he's in charge.
Personally
Doing well. Hanging out weekly with some friends. Reading a lot and working on some fiction writing as well as columns and journalism. Thinking about appling for graduate school.
Hope everyone's doing okay.
Love and miss all you DFW and Virginia people.
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| Hey guys,
Know it's been awhile since I posted...been really busy and my life has been really hard lately. First of all, I'm beginning to wonder if guys are really the best solution to being alone. I mean seriously, is there really even close to "The One" out there? I think, and no this isn't jsut because of a recent breakup, that the idea of the one was invented by romance novelists and Hallmark. I don't think he exists and is he does exist he will only be the one for a very short time until he lies, cheats, becomes an asshole or shows his true freaky nature. I read that women only have the lovelife they truly want...guess I don't want to settle or to find a guy who is subparr. I'm willing to wait if that's what God is requiring...I have reached a point in my life that I would rather be alone than with the wrong person.
So far as my personal life goes, I found out recently that my grandpa has two kinds of cancer (Colon and Lymphoma) so I've been dealing with that. Now to most people, grandpa's aren't really close to them, but I was raised by my mom, grandpa and grandma so he is like my dad to me. I haven't had a decent night's sleep in more than a month and everytime I dream it's of his funeral. He started chemo last week and he's doing okay with it, just really tired and his legs are so sore he can barely walk. I went home last weekend to spend time with my family and friends and to see him since I haven't seen my family since I graduated in May. It was hard but then again I didn't expect it to be easy. Please keep him and my family in your prayers.
Seeing my friends this past weekend was great, though I didn't get to spend much time with either one of them. It's always difficult when I go home because I have to pack as much family time and friend time into a single visit as I possibly can, so I'm always exhausted when I get home. Then, just like everyone else, I have to go back to work and play catch up from everything. I should have cherished the days of college when I had the chance. I miss having a month off at Christmas and three months off during the summer and getting to live in the same house (hell even the same area code or part of Texas would be nice). People who can't wait to be in the real world and away from their family are nuts!!
Hmm...what else has gone on lately? Filled my taxes like a good person, have been going to church at least once a week (we have girls night tonight so that will be fun), oh...picked up all my stuff off the floor in my apartment because the rain flooded my apartment through the foundation, all my carpet is wet, I will get to throw away numerous books when I get home today, my box springs, matress etc is propped up in my kitchen, my whole apartment carpet is going to have to be replaced. OH, did I mention that I am so going to move this summer if at all possible!! I hate my current apartment and the people who run it!!
Well, that's all in my life,
Wyndi | | |
| Well, when January 1 rolled around I knew it was going to a new year with lots of changes. I guess I was right. A week right after mine and Perry's two year anniversary we decided to call it quits for good. I knew it was coming and so did he. We're too different...I'm grown up, don't party often, don't drink and my religion has become a priority in my life. He's still in the phase of being a 21-year-old which is great but not for me. Plus the whole me being a Christian him not isn't going to put us anywhere fast. We're still going to be friends though.
Off topic. The reason for this post is not to discuss break-up details. I have decided from January 28 on, this will be MY year. A year for myself, to do what I want, when I want, within reason of course. I am also starting a new creative project about what it's like to be 26 and single and why people think at an older age it's some huge nightmare to be single. Within 3 days of being single, I have already had two offers from people I know to set me up with someone. I mean, really come on people. Are women so desperate not to be alone that we will do anything to have a man in our life? If so, I am reversing the cycle right now. I am not settling and if this means I have to go through life alone, well so be it. I can accomplish all of my dreams and goals just as well by myself as I can with someone and all the trip I want to take I won't have to ask anyone elses opinion on. I guess what I am saying is over the next year I am going to learn to become satisfied with myself. Opinions, thoughts and concerns are welcome. | | |
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