Cruzing the Desert

I Can't Believe This!

Thanks to Greg I may truly have the coolest writing gig ever. (Well, maybe not ever because it's technical writing, and we all know creative writing trumps technical writing every time. Don't argue with me on this. I know what I'm talking about.)

Greg has hooked me up with someone looking for a writer/editor to work on a marketing campaign. The guy is looking for someone to take his ideas and write them down so they make sense to the average American (English is not his native tongue so he says he has a hard time making everything sound right in our pesky language). He also wants flyers, brochures, web content and on-going editing for future newsletters.

The best part is that he didn't bat an eye when I told him my fees (and we're talking $30 to $50 an hour here, people). Because that is the going rate for a freelance editor nowadays. Who knew?

Yes, I about died when I researched fees. Do people actually PAY that much? I can't believe it! But then I found out my fees are actually LOW compared to other editors in the Seattle area. The going rate for here is $50 to $100 an hour! HOLY COW!

I'm meeting with him next week to get a feel for what he really wants done. And we'll see if his eyes start twitching when I explain it is going to take me more than 5 hours to get everything on his list finished. I'm thinking it is going to take me closer to 30 hours. Or 300 if he really wants as much as he says he does.

Sigh. I'm in heaven.

Slightly Bigger Small Potatoes...Gotta Love 'Em!

Got some good news today. Come on over to my writing blog for all the juicy tidbits!

elissadcruz.livejournal.com

See you over there!

Two Teefies

Yesterday I was taking something out of Grace's mouth when she bit down. Guess what, her two bottom teeth had come in! Two days ago she had none.

"You have two teefies!" I cried happily. Her big brothers and sister joined in, too. But Grace just cried because she could no longer chew on whatever it was she had in her mouth.

Now at least I know why she's been so cranky the last few days.

The School Blog

Just wanted to let you all know we've posted an update on the kids school blog. Come on over and see the fun! There's loads of pics, too.

thekidsatschool.blogspot.com

Christmas 2008

Yes, it's a bit late, but I finally have some photos to share of Christmas Eve and Morn.

Here's the Christmas Eve PJ's, thanks to Grammy and Grandpa Goofy.

And here's the kids on Christmas Morn.

Here's Ammon enjoying the new glass chess set he got.

Here's Ben, ecstatic, that he got the garbage truck he asked Santa for.

This is Daniel after he opened his new favorite game, Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em.

Here's Elizabeth intent of figuring out her new tiny school house. (And a sneak peek at me, too.)

Here's Grace enjoying her new musical drums, thanks to Grandma and Grandpa P.

And in honor of Aunt Erica, who just HAD to get presents for all her nieces and nephews, here's photos of each of them opening her gifts. (And a sneak peek at Greg, too, in Grace's picture.)