Why April Is My Third-Favorite Month of the Year

I have absolutely no idea what happened yesterday, but for whatever reason, this blog had twenty-one views. What gives, guys? That's really weird. I'm not all that interesting, and haven't been posting recently, so... weird.

And while we're on the subject, if you want to know something, just ask... ;]

————

In other news, it's April! Which means we've got some pretty exciting stuff coming up:

• Game of Thrones is back! Matt and I really got into this show last year and it's something we continue watching today. However, we can never watch the original showing on Sunday nights, so if you want to talk to me about this, wait until Thursday morning! Wednesday night is GOT night in this household.
• Today, I sent the first fourteen chapters of Sara's YA novel to a handful of beta readers. Hopefully they'll be able to help us out, point out some weak spots, and then we'll be on our way to the second half. I've really enjoyed helping Sara develop her manuscript and the experience is really making me want to start writing creatively on my own. Perhaps when I finish with her book, I'll use the time I'm spending on it now for my own writing. Perhaps.
• The first novel I edited will be released on Tuesday. I'll be the first to admit that it's not the greatest book in the world, and the process was more than a little frustrating, but at least I got my hands on a novel in my first few months of employment, which is hopefully a sign of what's to come! (I have one in Fall 2013 and one in Winter 2014 already.)
• Our sales conference for the fall season is next Wednesday and I'm presenting six of the books I acquired. One of my books is actually a lead book for the fall and there's already been some interest in advanced copies and reviews in a few magazines. This is exciting, but I'm so focused on how nervous I am that I can't seem to feel the excitement. The conference itself will be kind of boring, but I'll be so anxious that I think boredom will be the farthest thing from my mind. I hate public speaking and I don't think I ever saw myself having to do it while being employed in this industry. I suppose I understand why we, as editors, do it... but I'd much rather sit out in the crowd, sip coffee, and listen to people talk about the books than have to actually open my mouth and speak into a microphone. It's my preference. But I know what I want to do and what I should do and I understand that sometimes those two things aren't necessarily the same thing...
• Our eight-year anniversary is the 17th! Matt's made secret dinner reservations that he won't tell me about, but I bought a new dress last night anyway because I have a feeling it's somewhere nice. He's already talking about maybe framing a new menu, and if we're framing another menu, that means the menu is from somewhere he's probably always wanted to go. And if you know Matt, you know that means Michelin-rated and sophisticated. (Which totally calls for a new dress!)
• Funny story: Matt's been saying that he wants to get a massage really bad. He's always sore from standing fourteen or fifteen hours a day, and that's totally understandable. We've been discussing possibly getting a couple's massage on and off for a while now, but we always decide not to do it because it's too expensive. So this weekend, I get an Amazon Local 60% off deal for a couple's massage and I bought it for us as an anniversary gift. He comes home that night and I'm really excited to tell him I bought us a massage. So I say, "Want to know what I got us for our anniversary?" and he says sure, so I say, "A couple's massage!" And his eyes narrow and he says, "You would do that, wouldn't you." In an act that is totally un-Matt-like, he went ahead and bought us a couple's massage, as well, at a different salon and through a different site (and not 60% off!) a week earlier. So... we bought each other the same exact gift for our anniversary. Yep. At least I know we're kind of on the same page...
• Kerri's visiting! If all goes as planned, my little sister will be here the 19th through the 21st. And I am very, very excited about this. In our area now, there's so much to do and see and I'm really excited to walk her around and show her everything. She hasn't visited by herself yet (and my brother hasn't visited at all! WTF >:[ I've almost been out here a year, Jeff!) and I think we're going to have a lot of fun. Hopefully the weather holds up and we won't be rushing from store to store, dodging puddles or ridiculously oblivious New Yorkers who don't know how to walk and hold umbrellas at the same time!
• I'm going home to the W-B! The last weekend in April, I plan on spending some time with my grandparents and meeting up with Amy and her other bridesmaids to discuss wedding plans and what not. Not quite sure what else this short visit has in store, but I'm really excited about seeing my grandparents. I haven't been home since... January? I think? So it's time.

I think that's about it... Should be a busy month! But, really, when am I not busy?

Must find time for naps.

————

Oh, and February is my favorite month because it's my birth month! (Duh.) And I enjoy October, too. Love the weather, love the colors, love the relaxation that October usually brings.