October is over, and while it seemed at times to be going to kill me in terms of stuff going on (library events, mounting exhibits,conferences, moving the studio) I made it out intact. Friday, I got the big shelves back from storage and some of the book supplies. Trying to move an entire studio without a car, not easy, but the storage/delivery service is actually really effective (and far cheaper than movers.) I am mostly back in business, though my new Brother is not so hot on the cover printing--sort of drab and lackluster, and the colors not as deep, so I'm looking into maybe another inkjet, possibly another Epson. (The Lexmark was a beauty, but ate toner like you wouldn't believe with no option for cheaper refurbished cartridges. It was a $100 printer, but cost $ 200 each time I needed to replace all the cartridges) While at first the Brother seemed slow on the interiors, it doesn't seem to jam at all and is reasonable on toner, so it seems to be working.
My Halloween was fairly low-key--I did have a costume (a bird mask and a cool feathery cape.) There was a little bit of candy, but otherwise, just working most of the day. Later, we went to see the new Zombieland, and the theater (all the theaters) were empty and eerily quieter than I would have expected. I am pumped to see Dr. Sleep this month, though, so we'll be making a return trip.
I already feel more relaxed, having everything I need to work at home. Lately, I've been assembling books at night and then shipping them out in the morning. I also like being able to have the printer running while I do things like cook breakfast and clean the apartment. Also, just not having to run around quite so much in general, rushing from one place to another. Already, I feel like things are speeding up in terms of the backlog, so if I owe you something, it will be coming your way.
