Things Are Moving Really Great For Me
By pyewacket
@pyewacket (43903)
United States
August 30, 2007 6:48pm CST
I guess I'm suffering from withdrawal symptoms already from not being here. I had started a discussion that I might not be as active here for awhile, since I'm working on my John Simon Guggenheim grant..I had thought the deadline was its usual October, so figures I had at least a good whole month to work on it, then to only discover, by checking out the website, that nope, the deadline is September 15th!!
So I've been doing a mad scramble to get things done..don't ask how late I was working on it last night, and of course today, but the reward is that I have a lot accomplished and only have one more major piece, the hardest part probably, the grant proposal itself which I have to completely change my tactics from the proposals I had written for the past two years in trying for it
Thankfully, some months ago, I had done a complete new revision of my previously published work (7 printed pages long) and a three page resume, plus a 12 page listing of my stock photos..that is to indicate what subject matter I have in my photo collection..so all I have to do is print that out...if I had to do all that now, I would be having a level ten panic! So thank goodness I had the foresight to do all that when I did instead of now.
So last night I had finished designing a new "header" for both my career summary and what I'll also use for my grant proposal itself, plus typed out a three page career summary of my life's work, plus designed a nice photo collage as my cover page to introduce my portfolio, and filled out the application...whoosh...
The bottom line is that since I've been really pushing myself and my buns to get a move on with this, I should be finished with it all in about another day or so-----Yipee!!!
As soon as I finish with my Guggenheim grant I'll be working on the New York Foundation of the Arts and the Siskind fellowships--those both are due in October but would like to get it done sooner, and should be so much easier to do, as I can apply directly on-line and I can take elements of the Guggenheim one and use more or less the same material...
Mmmm..I do seem to work best under pressure....LOL
So I just had to stop by now..tell you how I'm getting things done for my grant work,...and to hang out here for awhile
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18 responses
@texasclassygal (5305)
• United States
31 Aug 07
Goodness you are busy, I was just thinking today how I missed your discussions, you take care and we will be here when you get back ... good luck on everything!!
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
31 Aug 07
Why thanks for thinking about me texasclassygal...yup--what can I say, I'm the overachiever type..and thanks ever for the good luck :)
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
31 Aug 07
Well it sounds like you are very busy with your writing and it seems like you have everything under control, it is good the you have the power of the words, it must be thrilling to have people reading your works, it makes all your time and effort worthwhile, good luck to you.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
31 Aug 07
Thank you lilaclady...I do love to write so that helps a lot. as for under control...LOL...you should have heard me yelling at my computer last night... I was making some dumb mistakes...good thing my computer can't talk back to me...LOL
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
31 Aug 07
yes lucky all our computers can't talk they might tall others what naughty words we do say at times... :)
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
31 Aug 07
Not sure how but this is the first post I've seen about this and I'm not quite sure what it all means. I gateher you're going for a grant...to what end I don't know nor do I know the criteria. But I do know I'm wishing you the very best of luck and all the success in the world.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
31 Aug 07
Yup--actually not just this one grant but am trying for a few, but this one I'm working on is due soon, so putting all my energies into this one first....Now I'll put the Law Of Attraction thing in full gear so I get it...hehe
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@66jerseygirl (3877)
• United States
31 Aug 07
Jeez,pye! lolWow! guess you do have your work cut out for ya. Hope you get the grant,girly,you deserve it.
@sumofalltears (3988)
• United States
31 Aug 07
Congratulations, sounds like things are going really well, and hopefully all the hard work pays off for you. Good luck and keep at it...:}
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
31 Aug 07
Thanks ever...I'll will keep at it...I don't give up or discourage easily--must be the stubborness in me...LOL
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@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
2 Sep 07
Sounds like you're making great progress, I'm impressed! I would've just had a meltdown, gone into denile and totally missed the deadline, lol. You are way ahead of schedule wich is great, good job!
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
2 Sep 07
I'm been dancing the happy feet dance tonight as I actually finished my grant proposal..yipeeee...I just need to fine tune it tomorrow, just to make sure it's all right, but it'll now be ready to mail out on Tuesday..can't on monday due to the holiday...Then gee...I can start working on the other grants..they're not due until October but can get a head start..
@gmakesmoney (2923)
• United States
2 Sep 07
Wow that's great!!! I'm excited for you and I bet you'll do amazing. Doesn't it feel so good to be able to get stuff off your to-do list? I love that accomplished feeling. Good luck on the others!
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
1 Sep 07
I had planned to work on the proposal some more today..but you're right...I think I did a bit of overkill...and now braindrained..LOL--so back at it tomorrow
@AmbiePam (92708)
• United States
31 Aug 07
Thank you for the update. I'm glad you got to drop in today. It always helps to see those cat eyes. : )
Whenever something comes up that I know I need to do, it will bug me until I get it done. I procrastinate somtimes, but I don't do it without guilt! LOL, but what you are doing is so much more involving. I admire that you go for things like this grant. It shows you believe in your work, which I wholeheartedly think is excellent.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
31 Aug 07
Yes, it felt good to drop by...I definitely needed a break since I was at it all last night into the small hours of the morning...got some sleep and pounced on it again...LOL--I may be finished long before I expected...I gave myself my own little deadline when to finish..and I'm pretty good at sticking to them....It won't be until April of next year though that I'll hear who the winners are of the grant...but I have other grants I'm going to go after as well...I don't give up easily--LOL
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@susieq223 (3742)
• United States
1 Sep 07
Good for you. We miss you if you are gone too long! Keep up the good work and best wishes on the grants.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
1 Sep 07
Taking a break today though...I think I did a bit of overkill and now been so tired all day that I'm brain-drained..LOL...but plan to be at it again tomorrow. No worries though, as I know I can get the rest of it finished this weekend
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
31 Aug 07
Wow, pyewacket, are you sure you're not Superwoman?LOL It's good that you have the drive and ambition to go after what you want in life. If you don't do it no one else will. I'm glad you are pulling it all together much quicker than you at first thought you could. Yes, pressure will usually bring out the best-or worst-in us.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
1 Sep 07
No not Superwoman,...just a neurotic overachiever..LOL. Took a break today though, but will work on it more tomorrow..have my own little deadline when I want to finish, and I know I can do it.
@brendakaya (2332)
• United States
31 Aug 07
That's great news. I bet that will be a load off your mind, won't it? I wish you the best of luck. I hope all your hard work, finally pays off. Take care.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
31 Aug 07
Thank you...I hope it works out too..this will be my third attempt at it..but hey--isn't three a lucky number?? :)
@3lilangels (4639)
• United States
1 Sep 07
thats so great and im so glad things are going smoothe for you so far,you are very talented and it will pay off in the long run.so i wish you the best of luck and i send you a great big hug from nj.take care and keep on doing what your doing,keep me updated.good luck.pattie
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
1 Sep 07
Why thanks ever there..yes I will keep everyone updated...one doesn't get any news about who wins the grants until April thought!! So a long wait
@GnosticGoddess (5626)
• United States
8 Sep 07
WOW! That is a lot of work you have / had to get done :)
GO YOU!
And GOOD LUCK too!
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
22 Sep 07
Wow—are you busy! That is great that you are doing so well with all the work you have to finish- I find that I work much better under pressure also- with deadlines- that is why I love my job (Accountant- lots of deadlines) Keep up the good work- and I look forward to more of your work here on mylot!
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
31 Aug 07
Yes isn't amazing how one can work better under pressure, and I will keep you updated--won't hear if, or should I say when (to think positive and using that Law Of Attraction) I get the grant won't be until April!
