Chicago Trip Recap

A truly wonderful trip. I saw the good, bad, and ugly parts of the city and the people who inhibit it. I'll post a few pics of the city, though my camera gave me fits and I missed more shots than I took. I totally am I took the time to study the L system over the last few months it proved to be well worth it. And for all who care I don't know how u use this system in Chicago without the app that shows u the arrival time of the trains, it was very accurate.

As a sports fan it couldn't get any better. The truth is that Wrigley Field is a dump. And yet, it is a dump that is beloved by people from around the world and I'm glad I got to see it. I understand this better than ever though since I've visited, why the city council doesn't want 2 shut down Wrigley even 4 one year why they renovate. They don't want to loose a quarter of the fan base if they play at US Cellular home of the White Sox which is a superior ballpark in every way.

As 4 the people, Chicago folks weren't overly warm, but what can u expect from people with millions of others and thousands of outsiders in your face all the time. Their are tons of homeless and mentally ill  who hand around downtown and on the L but for the most part don't cause tourist any immediate threat.

The weather was a tad cool for me, which reminded me why I couldn't live up North. They don't call this place the Windy City for nothing as it lived up two its reputation all weekend with wicked gust of wind and chilly nights even in August. Sunday was the nicest day but again this comes from an old Florida boy.

I'm back

I had a wonderful time in Chicago. A LOT MORE tomorrow including some pics

ChiTown Eve

I'm much 2 grow 4 this type of nervousness. I haven't actually been this giddy in years. I guess I deserve this a little. I haven't taken official time off from the JOB in over 9 years. And I haven't been on sports road trip since before I got married in 1999. This time tomorrow I'll be at Wrigley Field smelling the ivy (and urine) from what I've read.

Anyway, I'm going 2 try to put away the JOB, the economy, and all the other things that trouble me and enjoy myself thoroughly. Who knows if and when this chance will come again?

But I won't forget about writing. I'm going to try 2 finalize where I go next especially with the Avenging series. I want 2 publish sth before the end of the month.

More later...   

Day off (kinda)

Took off from JOB 2ay and 2morrow. Tried 2 get some outside things done, nothing much on my writing front.

I'm always thinking about it though. Angel and Roxanne are really coming into focus 4 me. There are certain rules I'm going to use in telling these stories and getting them together in my head is a bit of a chore.

I almost forgot that I did accomplish more with my Power Point than I expected. What was important to me was to be able to use a black n white photo as my complete background and place title and name on top it. I did it 2day and felt good about it, no need 2 fool with photoshop. That program is just short of rocket science to me. I don't think I'll be incorporating the silhouettes into the pic but having humans in the shots would be nice. My trip 2 ChcTown this could provide tons of nice shots especially at night.  

what to do with the remainder of 2012?

Debating. Debating. Debating. I guess u get the picture. I'm probably not going forward with the articles. I WANT 2 make money. I WANT 2 see my name in the top 100, hell the top 10 of Amazon's list. But it feels like selling out. It doesn't feel real.

I love fiction. I love characters. I love a poignant ending.

I can't do that with articles.

Again, back to what to do with the rest of 2012? I have 8 or 9 shorts that could be done and published to go with Waiting, starting the Avenging Series in 2012. My original idea was to publish 20 per year for 5 years.

Going to work on my template's before my trip and have my decision made b4 I return.

more later...

Back to Writing

I feel more certain than ever that the Avenging Series is the thing 2 do. I did a template 4 it 2 day. I'm very comfortable with what I've come up with. I'm even leaning towards using a female detective partner, Roxanne Sanchez has my POV. The question is do I present her through 1st of 3rd person.

Why not use Angel as the point of view? First, I think it enhances Roxanne's character. Angel is going 2 b fascinating to the average reader regardless but I don't want Roxanne lost amongst the scenery. Using her as the POV also keeps Angel at a mysterious, dark distance.

home at last

16 hr days are tough but the JOB is done 4 a good bit. Chicago's trip is coming Friday. I'm probably more nervous than excited because I wasn't sure this day would ever get here. White Sox, Cubs, Solder Field and United Center I'm on the way!!