My dad always told me there were few things in this world that were certain--death and taxes being the primary among them. As is often the case as I get older, I'm finding my dad was right and might have been onto something.
This year, I was so proud when I finished my federal and state taxes in early March. There's a special sense of relief that only comes after I file taxes for the year. As a self-employed author, I get that feeling four times a year since I now have to pay quarterly taxes. So although I've finished my taxes for the year, I still get to pay my first installment of my quarterly taxes by April 15. Oh, joy.
This usually isn't so bad, except this year my husband found a new set of taxes that we need to pay for all of last year since I moved to his house. This does not make me happy. Like at all. In fact, I think I told my husband he was my least favorite husband ever. This seemed to amuse him.
On a brighter note, I got to go see Miyazaki's Howl's Moving Castle in the original language on Monday at the theater. I find taking time to watch movies or read books helps me recharge my imagination. Something I sorely needed.
Funnily enough, even though this is my favorite of his films, I'd never seen it with subtitles. I'd also managed to forget half the plot since it had been so long since I watched it. Miyazaki's films have always been able to transport me to another world and re-watching Howl's inspired a desire to see the rest of his movies. I'm not sure my husband will appreciate that since he'll likely be the one accompanying me, but at least he'll gain a new appreciation for the other weird shows I watch. Bonus- I think he got the idea to get me a box set for my birthday in September since he saw how much I liked it.
On Tuesday, I got to go on a three mile run with friends that culminated in an obstacle course. It was one of those rare mornings perfect for running. Sunny and bright but not too hot or too cold. It really motivated me for the rest of the day and got my creativity going.
The highlight of the week, however, was closing on our new house yesterday. We still don't get to move in until the end of the month, but we're a step closer. It might be weird to be so excited since we own the house we're living in, but this will be the first place that is wholly ours- not his or hers but one we picked out together. I think it's an important distinction, and I'm can't wait to get into the new place even if I'm absolutely dreading another move.
Hopefully, you're handling tax season a little better than I am and that it is not driving you insane. It's back to the writing hole for me. Eva and Caden have been a little bit more challenging to get in the mind set of but I think I'm finally hitting my stride. I guess we'll see soon enough.
This year, I was so proud when I finished my federal and state taxes in early March. There's a special sense of relief that only comes after I file taxes for the year. As a self-employed author, I get that feeling four times a year since I now have to pay quarterly taxes. So although I've finished my taxes for the year, I still get to pay my first installment of my quarterly taxes by April 15. Oh, joy.
This usually isn't so bad, except this year my husband found a new set of taxes that we need to pay for all of last year since I moved to his house. This does not make me happy. Like at all. In fact, I think I told my husband he was my least favorite husband ever. This seemed to amuse him.
On a brighter note, I got to go see Miyazaki's Howl's Moving Castle in the original language on Monday at the theater. I find taking time to watch movies or read books helps me recharge my imagination. Something I sorely needed.
Funnily enough, even though this is my favorite of his films, I'd never seen it with subtitles. I'd also managed to forget half the plot since it had been so long since I watched it. Miyazaki's films have always been able to transport me to another world and re-watching Howl's inspired a desire to see the rest of his movies. I'm not sure my husband will appreciate that since he'll likely be the one accompanying me, but at least he'll gain a new appreciation for the other weird shows I watch. Bonus- I think he got the idea to get me a box set for my birthday in September since he saw how much I liked it.
On Tuesday, I got to go on a three mile run with friends that culminated in an obstacle course. It was one of those rare mornings perfect for running. Sunny and bright but not too hot or too cold. It really motivated me for the rest of the day and got my creativity going.
The highlight of the week, however, was closing on our new house yesterday. We still don't get to move in until the end of the month, but we're a step closer. It might be weird to be so excited since we own the house we're living in, but this will be the first place that is wholly ours- not his or hers but one we picked out together. I think it's an important distinction, and I'm can't wait to get into the new place even if I'm absolutely dreading another move.
Hopefully, you're handling tax season a little better than I am and that it is not driving you insane. It's back to the writing hole for me. Eva and Caden have been a little bit more challenging to get in the mind set of but I think I'm finally hitting my stride. I guess we'll see soon enough.
