Bloody aMUSEing

After months of waiting, I didn't watch the season premiere of True Blood last night - which is a darn shame since Alexander Skarsgard is reputed to have several scenes in the buff.

Truth be told, after the hectic schedule of last week and an early (very early) flight home from Nova Scotia on Sunday, I could barely keep my eyes open let alone give the show the attention it deserves.

Not to worry, I'll rectify that tonight after work. (I LOVE having a PVR for this reason...)

I know Alexander (Eric) has been my muse avatar before, but after last week, I need someone who knows the ropes. I'm a fickle girl and Alexander has my creative routine down to a science.

It wasn't Jason's fault he failed, by the way. I had all of the elements of inspiration surrounding me last week - a hot muse avatar, the Atlantic ocean, the beautiful Nova Scotia landscape, and the sound of my nephews laughing. I also had my sister's wedding, which made for busy days, fun nights with family and friends, and total exhaustion. I didn't work on the WIP (s) once while across the country, not even after visiting Peggy's Cove or reconnecting with an old friend.

I didn't write a single word.

I barely even opened my laptop.

Needless to say, I have a lot of making up to do. Having missed a week of work at the day job, I anticipate a fairly crammed schedule. I've let Alexander know, and although he appears to be lying down on the job at this moment, he promises to be ready to go by this afternoon. We've discussed our target word count, outlined the editing schedule, and penned in time for my awesome crit partners. It's going to be a great week.

Actually, if the buzz over last night's episode of True Blood is half as exciting as it appears, it's going to be amazing. Wishing you an equally as awesome week.

The Book In My Bag Today: The Girl Who Played With Fire, Stieg Larsson