Ouch
I wrenched my back this morning. In bed. And I wasn’t even doing anything fun!!
It’s one of those turn the wrong way and stretch at the same time things so basically the entire right side of me hurts, and I can’t really turn my head, or breathe too deeply.
Sucks.
But at least it’s an excuse for laying on the couch all day - and writing of course.
And lots of people are off in Atlanta…
I hate them. Not all the time, but I hate them for this week, LOL.
Actually, that’s not true. I’m not missing Nationals as much as I thought I would. I looked through the workshop booklet and didn’t think there were too many MUST SEE workshops.
I am going to miss the RWA Online party and the Passionate Ink Party - mostly ’cause I want to go to the Atlanta aquarium.
I certainly don’t miss having to fly into and out of the Atlanta airport, aka Emma’s own personal hell. I swear, if there is such a thing as hell, it looks EXACLTY like Hartsfield Airport.
I miss meeting new people, though I admit last year I didn’t meet as many people as I would have liked - damn shyness. And the people I did meet were mostly just in passing. I generally stayed with my Maryland chaptermates. Not that they weren’t fun - they were TONS of fun - but I missed my opportunity to meet new people.
I miss having an agent appointment. I could possibly get an agent if I’d get off my lazy ass and submit something to one, but I’ve yet to do that. So…an agent appointment would really help with that. And then, once I had something package and prepared once, I could send it out to lots of people with just minor changes. So I miss that.
What’s everyone else missing about not going to Nationals?
July 26th, 2006 at 12:52 pm
I went last year and only really met people in passing, though I did gain a cp out of the deal so that was cool. ;)
I wish I was there meeting in person all of the wonderful people I’ve met via online over the past year. I would love to really talk with them and have fun with them. I would love to hear the speakers at the luncheons - I found them inspiring last year. I’m missing the Inkers luncheon - wish I was going to that. Oh well….
Next year for sure!!
Sorry about your back - hope you feel better!
July 26th, 2006 at 2:24 pm
Hi! Sooo sorry about your back! I had a very similar thing happen several months ago - laid my daughter in her bed (typical action) but then could barely straighten my back. I had to stay in bed the next day, had to lean on my dh to get to the potty - couldn’t put any weight on it…
Crazy! Hope you pop lots of Advil (or something stronger, if you’ve got it! *wink*) and feel better soon!
I’ve heard conference is overwhelming, and is also depressing in seeing the anxiety of masses of unpubbeds vying for the same publication spot you want!! I’ll wait til next year! :)
July 26th, 2006 at 6:42 pm
Yikes - I hope your back feels better soon. I hate it when that happens.
I’m sad about missing Nationals this year. However, I don’t think I was really “ready” to go, having been writing for less than a year. Next year, I’ll totally be geared up and ready to go.
July 26th, 2006 at 10:08 pm
Ow, sure hope it gets better soon. I’ve never been to Nationals yet but it sounds so fun that I do get a little green with envy sometimes.
August 5th, 2006 at 9:48 am
Oh - Emma, I know it’s been a while since you did this, but how is your back now? I hope you are feeling so much better now. I’m suffering from back pain as well, but mine is a bluging disk which will likely not be a ‘get-over-it-quick’ issue…I do also like the excuse of being able to lay on the sofa and do nothing but read blogs or write.