Some Days, I'm Glad I Got Out Of Bed

[teddy_radiator]

Today has been a day of amazing things. We were absolutely overrun with customers today (it's been a pretty good week), and that was great enough, but then the Hubs came in and handed me a check for $75. I am part of a Songwriter's Guild, and I'd won Second Place for a song I'd written. They have quarterly contests, and I had no idea they gave cash prizes. I just thought it was a prestige-type thing. The First place was for a song I have quoted in my fic, Lay Me Low (The song's called Waiting to Hear), and the Third place was As Morning Falls, which was the inspiration for my second fanfic!

As if that wasn't killer enough, I saw the Hubs and our Dominant friend whispering in the corner yesterday, and when I asked what was going on, the Hubs said, "I can't tell you. You'll just have to wait."

This afternoon, we come home from work and our friend Brian has single-handedly deposited a full-sized piano to our home! I only have a keyboard that takes forever to set up to play, and now I can play the piano anytime I want. I have the best friends in the world.

We have had an incredible outpouring of support from friends, from our friends making scrumptious desserts to sell in the shop, to one bartering a weekly lunch to clean our floors for free. I just feel so grateful. I'm trying to be worthy of all this help.

I have written another chapter of LML, but this morning I knew it was too flabby and overlong. Right in the middle of the day, the Muse informed me that it needed to be almost rewritten, and gave me what I needed to rewrite. I have to do what he says, he's the one with the ideas. I've been given some great gifts today. That is another one.

Comments

[karelia.livejournal.com]

I love, love, love reading about experiences like yours! It shows that there are true humans with a kind heart, and that their numbers are growing despite of all the trouble going on. So happy for you!

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

It's so humbling to know people care so much about us. I'm still in shock about the piano. I keep walking over and playing something on it. I haven't owned or had a piano in the house for almost 15 years. It feels right to have it in the house!

[eoforyth.livejournal.com]

That sounds so good - I'm glad things are going better, and I hope it all keeps up :)

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, babe!

[alabastard.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on the contest, and hurrah for the piano!

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It was a shock on both counts. I am still buzzing about it.

To be perfectly honest, the piano thing was a little overshadowed by the fact that Dom Brian actually saw what a pigsty our house is - when he usually comes over, I've had the chance to clean it to buggery.

[mimimanderly.livejournal.com]

What an excellent day! But you shouldn't be surprised that people are treating you nicely; what you put out gets reflected back. You are a warm, generous person, so that is what comes back to you. Instant karma. Voila!

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Mimi darling. I have lots of blessings. I've been looking at 'my drawing' today - it just gives me such good vibes... I'm a happy bunny!

[dickgloucester.livejournal.com]

A friend in need ...

It's times like this that restore one's faith in humanity.

[droxy.livejournal.com]

All positives! WOrk is crazy.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Hang in there, Droxy love - we miss you.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Teddy is a happy bunny....er, teddy.... getting my piano fingers back in shape...

[beffeysue.livejournal.com]

This is the stuff that makes me know there is justice in the world. You're such an awesome lady, and this shows that your community values you, too.

*loves LML*

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

That is such a kind thing to say, Beth. I so appreciate your warmth and friendship. I think I'm a very, very lucky person to be surrounded by such supportive folks, both here and in my town.

I'm really glad you are enjoying LML. Right now, I'm suffering through a very overly long chapter and trying to see if I can cut it in half for the sake of the poor admins as Ashwinder, but I just don't know if it would work - this chapter has kicked my backside, but the Muse keeps saying 'Trust me on this', so you know I will!

[m-mcgonagall-65.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy that your customers and friends are rallying around to support you! *hugs*

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

thank you - we have some very special friends. I've been playing the piano all evening. It helps the Muse!

[andyissadangel.livejournal.com]

I'm glad that good karma is at work here. Seriously, you are an amazing person, and you deserve all this.


But, I wonder... what's with your Hubs and Muse? What are they up to? =)