I missed home. I was frantically busy and had a ball, but now I'm back and feeling the love. Dirty, grimy UK with its small buildings and small food portions is pretty much home.
That said, I wouldn't mind living in Chicago for a couple months a year. It's definitely a place I want to see more of. Too bad my company doesn't send any correspondents out.
Honeymoon with my company is over, too. There were a few things that rubbed me the wrong way, and these things are turning into stones in my shoes. Very hard to ignore, at least for the long distance. Granted, I chatted to some Major News Wire guys, and they have it a lot worse, so I'm not complaining. I'm not sure when I'll be joining the "dark side" (that's what we hacks call PR work or corporate work), but just like Jedi/Sith, the Dark Side is definitely a temptation.
Talking of which - a headhunter was in touch and got me an interview at Major European Bank. They are looking for an editor in their research department. I wasn't planning to leave my current job - which I love, despite the small stones in my shoes - but they pay double what I'm making now.
Yeah, that's my price. The dark side might happen very soon, actually.
Writing-wise, there's a reincarnation story that has knocked on my brain. I have a couple very good ideas there, but it still needs a plotline beyond "they meet, they fuck, something's terribly, terribly wrong".
And, of course, while I was gone, "Transit" came out.
Check my website (or the buy link) for an excerpt.
Glad you had a good trip, sorry about the stones in your shoes. Disillusioning, huh? Chicago is an interesting place, first place I ever went after leaving home for good. The Navy base is close by and military service called.
ReplyDeleteTime zones are killers I suppose, but glad you survived and are safely back at home. Missing your spunky repartee on FB. Hope your introspection is going well.
The reincarnation story sounds like it could be fascinating,but I think you have a point about there must be more to it. LOL