Something Stupid is finished, hooray! I literally had to force myself to write the last chapter yesterday as I definitely wanted to procrastinate.
Normally if I was following my own spreadsheet I would be working on the next chapter of Our So Called Life. But since I am getting super close to being finished with The Ghost and Mr. Spock I have decided to skip the update on OSCL for now so I can have another story completed. When we last checked in with The Ghost and Mr. Spock, a magical Christine broke Jim’s curse and he was alive again. Should be an exciting update.
I’ll be getting ready to post the first chapter of cheating Jim after that.
In many parts of the US right now (and Europe too I believe) it’s boiling hot. So far where I live we have been quite lucky to have a regular, normal summer. Which for us in July is mid-to high 80s most days. It cools off into the 60s at night. August and September are usually our beastly months so I anticipate 90s and above for both of those months (we often go that high in October as well).
I’m gone again for a few days this week. Friday the 29th would have been Ma’s 96th birthday had she lived. We’re off to do one of her favorite things back when she was able, which is to go to a casino! HA. I’ll be masked up the whole time as I swear I am literally the last one who hasn’t gotten Covid around me. Should be fun. Fear not the last two Christmas in July stories are already written and ready to go live on their days.
As is the first three flashes for August. I think I have two of those left to go as they will appear each Monday.
This is a good thing as I have a bunch of stuff already planned for August too. Family barbecue August 6 (nieces, nephew, their families). Going overnight up the coast August 13th to one of our favorite restaurants that we haven’t been to in a million years called, Jocko’s in Nipomo, CA (a tiny little town in Santa Barbara County). They serve big thick steaks (this should clue you in that I am not a vegetarian ha). Then I will be gone a whole week to Vegas for the Star Trek Convention. BUSY BUSY August.
The overtime is coming to a close I think. I may have a few hours left of it but I think the worst of it is over. The extra money was nice and I will miss the money but not working all the extra time.
You didn’t get a lot of extra Christmas in July stories and I do apologize for that. But I do hope you liked the ones you did get. Those that follow this blog get exclusive access to those flashes as I won’t be posting them to AO3.

July 25, 2022 at 8:59 am
Cute cute Luna! Perfect spot for her with your weather. All my blinds stay shut now as it’s like laser beams coming through the glass if I don’t. It IS typical summer here except there just isn’t a typical summer. But it’s not bad. Just a whole lot more consistently hot than it’s been the past few years. But nowhere near as horrible as most years before that. It’s dry enough I’m seriously comfortable with just the ceiling fans going (and a LOT cheaper). Of course, I’m not doing any strenuous work either.
I’m glad your OT is coming to a close. More time for us! Well, eventually, I guess. Certainly no time soon. But I’m used to pre-pandemic absences for you – lots of vaca time. And you haven’t had that now in over 2 years. So go and catch up! Staying safe, of course.
I bought my first N95 masks. I don’t see how anyone wears these – and certain construction workers have to. They make me dizzy and nauseous from the rebreathing my own CO2. Ick. But they certainly point out vividly how ineffective any other kind of mask really is. No gaps beside the nose/cheeks like the others. But they’re miserable!
I’ll miss GAMS but I’m excited to read the conclusion. Sad CIJ is about over. But the real Christmas in December is just that much closer!
SS was adorable. I enjoyed it.
And OK, I have prepared my emotions for cheating Jim. Cause it’s gonna be a heart-ripper-outa-my-chester fic, I can tell from the working title.
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July 25, 2022 at 9:16 am
I have the N95 masks too, they are okay for me but I could see why they would be miserable for some to wear.
Yep two years of doing nothing but being a hermit, well, part of me loves that, but it’s also nice to get out and do something. I have a little anxiety but nothing to keep me from doing it. Yes that’s Luna’s favorite spot in the afternoons! She just loves it.
It is sad about CIJ but lots to look forward to, I think.
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July 25, 2022 at 10:36 am
Lookit ma niece kitty looking all chill. I love her.
Yeah you’ve been getting better weather than me but I know pretty soon that’ll flip. But you got working AC now right?
I’m looking forward to all the stories you’ve go coming down the line and not even worried about anything extra. You give us so much to enjoy!
Have fun and celebrate mom. Be safe as possible. I know you will be! And savor what you can out of august bc it certainly sounds busy!
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July 25, 2022 at 10:41 am
Sorta working LOL
It works extra hard to keep it cool and its costing a small fortune but the plan is to spend a large fortune and get a new system in place in like October. I wanted to wait so they won’t overcharge due to the heat or something.
thanks 🙂 and yes Luna is one spoiled cutie pie
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July 26, 2022 at 8:42 am
Something Stupid was really good 🙂 thank you for sharing
It is very hot here. Storms the next two days so some reprieve from it.
Going to a con later this week. Masking up the whole time. Doing more autographs this time than pictures. At least one pic is with plexi glass which I don’t mind at all.
Can’t wait to see all your pictures from Vegas 🙂 and all your trips to come. I have to live vicariously through you lol
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July 26, 2022 at 11:43 am
Hope you have fun at your Con!
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July 26, 2022 at 5:53 pm
Have fun at the con, but please be safe. I hope you come back without any viral hitchhikers. If you learn anything about the new movie, please let us know.
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July 26, 2022 at 6:08 pm
I will be as safe as I can. I am vaccinated and boosted and I will wear masks needed believe me!
Well Zach’s supposed to be there but of you listen to Chris he still knows absolutely nothing about it so I’ll definitely say if I know anything! 😀
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July 28, 2022 at 10:11 am
Update:
Still basking in the afterglow that is the conclusion of The Ghost and Mr. Spock.
💗💚💗💚💗💚💗💚💗💚💗💚💗
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