Another day, another dollar. Thankfully…

After a short period of looking at my finances and going “AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!”, suddenly I’ve got a week where lots is happening at once. I had to do one review last night, I’m subbing today, and it’s the potentially v. surreal experience of the Critics Circle awards. The day of subbing came in at ridiculously short notice, and it was very nearly a thorny subject between me and George until I was able to sort out that I’ll have enough time to get home, get changed, and then get to the Dorchester with George in time for the “Champagne Reception” at 7. It’s likely to be the last time for a while that the words “Champagne Reception” will feature in my life, so I’m going to do my best to enjoy it.

I’m also trying not to grind to a halt with the novel, even if it currently feels like attempting to beat up a ghost. It’s very difficult struggling with a lack of self-confidence, so I’m going to try and give myself a couple of days coming up where I do nothing but writing, and try and get myself back on track that way. I keep trying to convince myself that maybe the fact that it doesn’t read like anything else I’ve ever read is a GOOD thing…