Today I was accepted into a Women's Writing program in England!

[DrZeeLit]

I'm soooo excited. They only accepted 20 women --- and I was one!
I'm all pins and needles and smiles.
Just thought I'd share.
Nobody's home. Me 'n the dog. Husband's in Boston (no, not with the DUers)... son's in China. Me mum's in Hawaii (thought I'd try out an accent).

I'm thinking of cracking open a bottle of wine. Toast myself.

I feel a shopping trip comin' on.... the dollar sucks in Europe, but I can always hit TJMaxx here.

[samilib]

1. You're like me.

I like to go shopping when I want to celebrate too. Congratulations.

[DrZeeLit]

3. Hey! Welcome to DU!

I know...the shopping thing isn't too viable here in the Vermont woods. But once in a while I have to break out and BUY something chick and deboner. Or, at least not from the Land's End catalog. Altho they do make comfy, "nice" clothes.

[Droopy]

2. That's wonderful, DrZeeLit

I imagine that you had to submit some writing to get considered. What did you send them?

[DrZeeLit]

5. Yes. I sent them a chapter of my novel and some poetry.

This program is more in the creative end of writing. So glad, because I get bogged down in the academic.

Thanks for the kind words.

[deadparrot]

4. Congratulations!

That's awesome news! :party: :toast: :bounce:

[DrZeeLit]

6. Thanks. I'm sort of floating right now. Not sleeping. n/t

[Elidor]

7. Woo Hoo!

That is wonderful. Does this mean you're off to merry olde England? :toast: :beer:

[DrZeeLit]

8. Thanks. In July. Doing some time in Glastonbury. Then London.

I haven't been to London since the early 90's.
Darn the dollar. Maybe I can get somebody else to buy the ale, eh?

[Elidor]

11. Sounds wonderful

I've never been anyplace more exotic than Vancouver. I'd love to see Glastonbury Tor.

Tell them at the pub that your president is a trained monkey and your country is a bankrupt laughingstock and you'd surely appreciate it if some kind soul would console you with a pint. :)

[DrZeeLit]

15. I absolutely MUST find the perfect t-shirt or button with exactly ...

...the right wording:

FUCK BUSH

Think that's subtle enough?

(actually I'm thinking: I DIDN"T VOTE FOR HIM or something like that)

[Elidor]

21. Buck Fush can be worn in polite company

And will elicit many happy giggles when people figure it out.

[Arugula Latte]

30. Check out post #5 from this thread from today:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x3106761

The perfect shirt!

[DrZeeLit]

49. That is so great. I want one. Now. I'll be checking into the purchase.

Maybe even the copyrights... I could sell them in the airport, eh?
Hey! I need to cover the drop of the dollar.

[katinmn]

36. May I suggest a maple leaf?

Congratulations on being accepted for the writing program!

20 participants - sounds like a great opportunity.

[DrZeeLit]

48. Thanks. I"m looking forward to learning from the others -- internationally

[Arianrhod]

37. I just came back from London.

Dollar was two-to-the-pound. Yeeks.

But Leicester Square is worth it. :)

[DrZeeLit]

53. How's the atmosphere? Do they "love" us or "hate" us or...???

Is Tony's a shoe-in? Or.... are they grumbling?
Inquiring minds want to know.

2-to-1 --- UGH....

Welllllll, it's only money.

[Arianrhod]

54. I didn't notice any attitude towards us at all,

one way or the other.

London's a big city, and is made up primarily of tourists. :)

But I've never been treated badly in Europe, in general.

[DrZeeLit]

55. Thanks. I agree. I've always been treated great in Europe, even France..

...and that's the place to which I most travel. I love it. And never a problem.

I guess it's a matter of MY attitude.
Always upbeat, optimistic, and in awe.

[Ann Arbor Dem]

9. Congrats!!

It will be an incredible experience. When are you going?

[DrZeeLit]

16. Thanks for the kind words. July.

Semester is winding down. I don't give a final so I'm done by May 10.

Then I'm starting an ARTIST'S WAY group for the summer (don't get paid if I don't find something to do).

Now, I'll have to give my group some time off.

I'm sure they'll be happy for the break.

[asjr]

10. How marvelous! Would they pay transportation for me to

be your maid?

[DrZeeLit]

17. Sorry. But.. I have to pay $50 and pick up the garbage (thanks, arlo) n/t

[peekaloo]

12. Congratulations.

Cheers!

:toast:

[DrZeeLit]

18. Thanks... (clinking my wine glass...virtually)

[Dastard Stepchild]

13. Congrats!

That is wonderful, and no small achievement it sounds like. Here's to your success! :toast:

[Lithos]

14. Congrats!

:)

L-

[DrZeeLit]

19. Thank you very much!

[Hissyspit]

20. England's a lot of fun. Expensive, though.

Been to Stonehenge, Brighton, Nottingham, Isle of Wight, Stratford-Upon-Avon...

Always wanted to go to Cheddar Gorge.

LOTS to do in London.

[DrZeeLit]

24. Yes, I'm boning up. Reading my Rick Steve's guides.

It's been awhile. I'm thinkin' 91. When USD was ahead by almost 2 to 1, I think. Not now.... I'll be losing a quarter for every dollar.

Still, it's only money.

[qnr]

32. Relative, actually :) My wife used to be a squatter. I've been there

a number of times, but I was in the military, so a lot of my expenses were paid.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

22. Woohoo!

Envy-envy-envy. :-)

[DrZeeLit]

25. Thanks. No need to envy. I'm still a poor professor in VT, by day, but..

...by night... a closet novelist and DU insomniac.

[fishwax]

23. Congrats!

I'll drink my next drink to you!

:D

Best of luck!

[DrZeeLit]

26. Cheers! Thanks!

[shance]

27. How terrific!!!

When do we leave?

:)

Open up that bottle of wine girl!! Times a wastin****

[DrZeeLit]

28. Jeez...it's open...I'm more than half way to the dregs. Thanks for

the smile!

I'm mentally packing right now.
Which is a good idea.
That way, by the time I REALLY pack, I'll be able to cut back to the necessities.

Still, I'm pondering whether to cart the laptop.
Hmmmm.

[shance]

31. And thanks for sharing a very cool congratulatory moment

with us!!

The dog and kitty pic is precious. That's about as cute as it gets.

You didn't ask for advice so disregard if not interested,

but, if you are an internet person and/or email person, the laptop is one of those no option deals. If not, no sweat and it might be nice to get away from being so connected to everything.

Either way, have a terrific time and give us the lowdown when you get back!!

[miss_kitty]

29. You jammy cow!

(more of the local lingo)
Congrats!

[DrZeeLit]

34. Oooh, I hope that means "good".... it's soooo hard to get old... :}

So much I don't know/get these days.

Thanks! I love the wobbly bits, as Bridget Jones would say.

[CJCRANE]

35. Translation:

"You jammy cow" is an affectionate way of saying "you're very lucky and I'm quite envious!".

[miss_kitty]

42. thanks for the help

I took a kip after that comment and you put it perfecrly!

[qnr]

33. Congratulations! n/t

[GalleryGod]

38. Apparently the Committee didn't see that old pic you posted ?

The Dust Bowl Era one, with your Sis?

Congrats & Kudos !:yourock: :applause: :applause:

[DrZeeLit]

44. Oh Thank God... happily...NOT. She chuckles. Thank you.... xox n/t

[FizzFuzz]

39. that is absolutely DA COOLEST!

You Da Woman!!!!!!

Go girl, go!!!! :woohoo:

YAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!

[DrZeeLit]

45. Thanks... I really appreciate your support --- and everyone's! Wow....

what a nice group of buddies!
And, the coolest... we're basically all on the same wavelength, politically. Amazing.

I feel very blessed with this group.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

40. Congratulations.

Could not have happened to a nicer person :toast:

[DrZeeLit]

46. Oh... that's so nice. Thank you! n/t

[Heidi]

41. Way to go, DrZeeLit!

Crack open that bottle of wine, but save a _few_ dollars for Europe. There definitely are some shop-worthy items here!

[DrZeeLit]

47. Yes... my piggy bank is sacrosanct now. Saving for that rainy day.......

....IN LONDON!!!! (she jumps up and down...then composes herself...then looks around the room and finds she's still alone....soooooo...jumps up and down again)

Rain....in England.... how cool. Oh, and combined with shopping...in England. Wow.

[Calliope]

43. Congratulations!

I was there in September 2001 when they liked Americans.

[DrZeeLit]

51. Thanks. Yes, I hear you on that score. I'm hoping, singlehandedly, to

begin the repair of our tarnished image.

Maybe we all have to go (what a sacrifice) -- it's a one-on-one project.
So, we'll all pick different nations (next, I want a beachfront somewhere)... and we'll go out to spread the word that we're not all bad and that maybe someday the nation will regain it's sanity. Til then, we'll just hold hands and sing Kumbaya.

Worth a try? Maybe we could write it off? Gotta be more important work than Delay playing golf at St. Andrews. (I'll bet that pissed off some really good golfers. What waste)

Anyway, thanks, and rest assured I'll be doing my bit over there.
(sounds like WWI, huh?)

[Anarcho-Socialist]

50. Great news!

:toast: :hi:

[DrZeeLit]

52. Thanks! Yeah, feels great. n/t