December 16, 2007

Dec 16

I’ve been sadly under the weather for a couple of weeks and therefore have been incredibly slug-like. I’ve continued to read which has been wonderful, but often I find myself in bed, the TV on to something-or-other with the sound very low, trying to become one with my pillow. Being sick sucks, in case you didn’t already know that. The worst is my energy level is -10. That’s minus 10. Not the best way to get things done, although I have done 2 copy edits and have managed at least some portion of my regular work. I’m determined to feel better, and damn fast, too. I only have five days until Sweeney Todd comes to theaters, and I intend to be there at the first possible showing. I know you might not believe this, but I know deep in my heart that they made this movie as a present for me. Yep, little old me. I’ve been listening to the music so often the songs just spin in my head, I’ve watched every commercial and interview, and the more I see, the more convinced I am that the whole project came about so I would have a perfect Christmas. (Yeah, I’m Jewish – what’s your point?)

I’ve also been listening to other music – a lot of Copland, some Gershwin, and Prokofiev piano concertos. Very healing and wonderful. If you’ve never heard Copland’s Quiet City, get thee to iTunes and download it this second. It will make you weep with its beauty.

I’ve finished my Xmas shopping, because I basically did none. That certainly makes things easier. :) I’ve only dipped my toe into the online world, so I’m happily clueless as to any shenanigans going on in the romance world. When one is bonding with one’s pillow, life becomes very narrow. Narrow is good.

I hope all of you are doing other things, that you’re all feeling well and energetic. That you’re enjoying the season and that you have warmth and love all around. Now I must go – the pillow calls.

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1. Jordan says:
   

   Hope you feel better soon, Jo. :)

   December 16th, 2007 at 5:15 pm
2. Lis says:
   

   Feel better soon, Jo!

   December 17th, 2007 at 11:49 am
3. Bailey Stewart says:
   

   Ah Jo, I’m sorry you’re not feeling well.

   Okay, I’ll buy into it. Sweeny Todd was made just for you. And whatever else the pillow tells you.

   I’m baking – actually I’m taking a break from baking since I just burnt the last of an important ingrediant. Sheesh.

   December 17th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
4. Marla Snyder says:
   

   Jolie,

   Are you the same Jolie Kramer I was friends with at Hamilton High School in Los Angeles? If so, I’ve been thinking about you & wondering where life took you. I remember that you worked at Fox, so I’m thinking this must be you!

   Hope to hear back….

   Marla (Yoselle) Snyder

   December 17th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
5. kim h says:
   

   feel better

   December 17th, 2007 at 10:44 pm
6. Willa says:
   

   Hope you are feeling better soon Jo. Thanking you for some great reads this past year *swoon Boone* and wishing you a great holiday season.

   December 18th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
7. Jo Leigh says:
   

   Thanks, everyone for the nice get well wishes. It’s working! I’m feeling almost human again.

   And Marla! Yes, I’m that Jolie. What an incredible surprise. I’ll send you a note. :)

   December 20th, 2007 at 11:22 am
8. Marla Snyder says:
   

   Jolie! I knew it was you!! I’m SO looking forward to hearing more from you :) When I found your website I also sent a note to the email address listed, but I’m not sure it made its way to you.

   Hope to hear from you soon :)

   December 20th, 2007 at 9:06 pm