Hello everyone!

Back again for my May update! I feel like I've done so much this month but still not as much as I wanted to. For May, my goals were:

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to finish editing and posting Sirrah, to actually write something and maybe even post it , keep reading and leaving reviews (might lessen my goal to at least one a day),  to make one of those Writer's Journals (I've been putting it off until most of my stuff is posted), and yeah, to keep sticking around here.

And well, I'm still here so at least one of these goals was accomplished! 

I made Head Student, which was a huge surprise! Having only been back here a month at the time, I had never expected such an amazingly sweet welcome back gift.  So, to everyone for your support, it really means a lot to me. 

I've only managed to complete 30/37 Sirrah chapters, editing and posting only five chapters this month. Which is pretty good, I think. I'm finally getting into the real drama where more edits need to be made, so it's going to take a little more time to complete. I also finally posted my Drarry this month (Scars from Tomorrow), which mean all of my previously completed one-shots--that didn't need fixing--are up on the new archives. I have not posted anything new, although I am slowly working on writing something. I know I said I would wait until I finished editing Sirrah to do this, but I couldn't wait. The muse took over and I had to start writing. 

I have been posting reviews though! Not one every day like I said, but more like a smattering every few days. I managed to post a total of 23 reviews this month, albeit mostly on Slytherin author stories as I've also been super busy either nominating stories for the MFWHATAs or reading the other nominations so that I can properly make my votes. But now that that's over, I can finally go back to reviewing a little more regularly and writing as well. 

I still have not made a Writer's Journal but it's slowly in the works. 

I have written up a little sneak peak list of stories I want to write/continue. I have yet to decide if I should make it a blog post or save it for the Writer's Journal... please feel free to weigh in here. 

On a completely separate real life note, I had a job interview this month. I spent most of the first two weeks of May stressing over it, and then the next three stressing as I waited for a response. I did not get the job, but I suppose I figured that when they didn't get back to me within the week like they said they would. Of course, government jobs take time to get. All I can do is keep applying until I'm finally the best candidate for a job. Plus, I can only get better with the more interviews I do, as terrifying as it is. And I might also look elsewhere. It's sad though, I do love the place where I'm working. I love the people I work with and I've made some great friends, but I just can't keep doing it anymore. Retail is killing me (i.e. literally driving me crazy) , and it doesn't help that the area is so bad and just unsafe. Not to mention, working jobs where you stand all day is just taking it's toll on me and my ankles, knees, legs, back, posture. Not that sitting all day is good for you, but it'd be nice to work somewhere where there's a bit of both. 

I've also got some exciting real life things coming up! It's summer and there are carnivals every week! I may be going to one tonight, if it doesn't rain (which seems unlikely right now) and my friend is still able to make it. If not, there's always another carnival. And I will be attending a wine fest next Saturday with some work friends and that should be super fun. Already got my VIP ticket so we will be getting all the perks. So I will be getting my drink on  that day and actively supporting local businesses and the community at the same time. 

And I may be acting (for the first time) in a short film. A co-worker/friend of mine has entered this cool film making fest to make an anthology of local creepy myths and legends, so it will just be a short little sketch (like a mini horror movie) and if it's chosen to be included, there's a possibility it could be put on Netflix. I'm not saying it will be great, the friend has never made a film before, and it's mainly meant to be a sort of learning experience for him. Plus, the other actors and I, aren't practiced actors by any means, but it should be fun. And I figured it could help me face my own insecurities and fears, not being a fan of seeing myself on camera or receiving judgement from other people. Plus, the role was practicality written for me, all expletives included .

I am really bummed a dear friend of mine is getting married at the end of the month and I don't think I will be able to attend. The wedding is four or five hours away, and I just don't have the means or a working car to make it and I'm sad because I love her and miss her and would like to be there to support her on her special day.

But that's enough about me! Choosing to stay pumped for new possibilities and trying to keep a positive outlook even though it's hard because I'm a realist at heart.  

Also Happy Pride Month  to everyone! I can't wait to see what the awesome staff and prefects have planned for us this month!

xxNix

Edit: I almost forgot to mention my goals for June! So, this month, I hope to:

• Write and finish two new stories
•  Continue editing and posting Sirrah
• Continue my daily reviews
• Look for and hopefully apply to more jobs
• Be a better, more positive person

(note: I opened my computer intending to write a quick 100 words on this new story, and instead spent three hours writing this 900+ word blog... . Same thing, right?)