Story update and other stuff · 6:32am Jul 2nd, 2023
Believe it or not I've actually started a new job at long last. I'd only planned on staying with my last employer six months, but ended up being stuck there for nearly five years. During my time there I had to put up with some of the worst bigotry I've ever encountered, despite the company claiming to be 'inclusive, supportive of diversity, etc'. Spoiler alert : They weren't!
It's frightening how one person can dominate an entire department simply by sucking up to the boss, destroying your confidence, your self image, and making you think you'd be better off six foot under. Thank the gods I got out before I'd given up completely.
Anyway, this job is better paid, and I work 4 x days on, 3 x days off. This company seems to actually care about its employees too. It may be a mind numbing workplace answering customer queries all day, but hell - a four day working week and more money than when I worked for the police? That'll do for me.
Back to the now:
Tomorrow we fly out from the UK to the US in Maine to visit family I haven't seen for four years because of covid. Looking forward to getting there, but not the journey. It'll take somewhere around 14 hours all told. Yay! We'll be visiting Vegas for a few days apparently too. I've never been, and it looks very crowded. Thankfully I don't gamble, so my wallet will remain firmly in my pocket 
As for the story, it's on page 489 right now. 263, 104 words.
I may actually get it finished before George RR Martin finishes Winds of Winter. The main difference being I actually intend to get this done!
All the best,
Bluespectre
Glad to hear you got a better job. Hope your long-planned out trip goes well!
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Thanks! I've got my tablet and keyboard with me so I'll even get a chance for some writing.