I haven't died, I promise...

But life has been changing quite a lot.  The new job is humming along nicely (nothing life changing, and it's not what I want to be when I grow up, but it pays the bills.

The biggest change is this little one:

Yup, that's right.  The Bear Monk and I are expecting a little one around the end of this year.  We've already found out that we're having a girl (because God has a sense of humor) and things are going really well so far.

Maybe it has something to do with knowing I'll be responsible for a new life, or maybe it has something to do with all the great people I follow on twitter, or even that I've gotten over the urge to really impress people at my job, but I've really started to feel the urge to write again.

With that new urge, I'm going to start trying to blog more regularly and even start writing on the several in progress projects I have going on at the moment.

I plan on blogging at least Tuesday through Thursday, with a few extra posts here and there along the way.  Right now, look for the following pattern to emerge:

Geeky Girl Tuesday
What was once just Gamer Girl Tuesday is being expanded into a wider range of my geeky pursuits.  Expect TV reviews, comic rants, and yes even the occasional game review.

Word Slinging
Tips on becoming better at "the craft." Sometimes from my own experience and others from folks with more expertise (and also hopefully the occasional interview.  Let me know if you're interested).

Prize in the Serial
If you've been following the blog for a while, you may remember my serial story "Taking Liberty."  I'm going to finish the story (I promise!) using the help of Three Word Wednesday.  I'll be posting  on Thursdays to give myself a little extra time.  After I finish "Taking Liberty," I plan on continuing the serial format with other story ideas. Keep an eye out for exciting announcements along the way.

Thanks for those of you that have stuck it out with me.  I hope this is the start of something fun and exciting for all involved.

Coming Clean

So a while back, the Husband started something called Monday Weigh-in.  We're both overweight and thought that maybe other internet people could sympathize and help motivate us. 

I hid my cooperation on my other blog (which I think will just be a place for recipes from now on).  And apart from my whole "it doesn't really fit my other blog" excuse, I think I've been able to come clean with the reason.  And so I'll come clean with you.

It's pretty embarrassing for me to talk about my weight and body image issues.  And like lots of other chunks, I tend to deal with it by avoidance.

So, I'm going to be dealing with it though another denial process: humor!

I know, I know, it's still not emotionally healthy, but I think humor is one step closer to acceptance, don't you?

A few blogger friends from 20sb and I have created Blogging Blobs, an online support group without the support.  We'll each be posting about our experiences during the previous week, and mercilessly taunt each other about it.  Hopefully not enough to make anyone cry...too much.  Join in on the fun!

Monday: My handsome husband will be posting
Tuesday: Lily from Is it too early from a martini?
Wednesday: Lorraine from Late to the Party
Thursday: Bret from Slightly Disappointing
Friday: Yours truly

Join us for the get to know you posts this week and then for the real action next week!