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  • Jul. 10th, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Lauren Licks
Okay, I bought another sports jersey.  A #21 Asomugha  model, Oakland Raiders, white, retails for about $260.00 and I paid $41.98, so sue me.  The first step in overcoming an addiction is admitting you have a problem.

Phhhhbbbbbttttttttttt.  Savings, my peeps, are savings.  Besides, Asomugha is one of my favorite players and definitely my number one for this year's edition of the Raiders, so what the bleep ever.

I'm also going to be registering for the 2010 San Francisco Writer's Convention, to be held February 12-14 and my wife is not going to let me get out of this.  "It's an investment in your career," she told me sternly.  "Besides, I can write it off on our taxes."

Open mic readings.  Over 100 editorial, agent-y and writer types.  80+ workshops.  Contests.  Agent speed-dating.  Face time, held one-on-one.  Big gala party to close it all out.

I'm doing it.  It'll cost $545.00, but hey... it's an investment in the future.

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[info]emilia_romagna wrote:
Jul. 11th, 2009 06:56 pm (UTC)
RE: Jersey.... why do you always sound so defensive when you talk about buying another jersey? Does anyone really think you would be prime for a spot on "Intervention: Sports Addict" or something?

RE: Convention... DO IT! Then come visit me in Berkeley during a break (or, hell, I can come visit you ;). It *is* an investment in your career, and it sounds like fun :) We, your adoring fans, require a full write up after you go, too.
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[info]zombiegoat wrote:
Jul. 11th, 2009 07:05 pm (UTC)
RE Jersey: Well, I already own (counts) eleven jerseys, with one on the way and another that I had placed a bid on a couple days ago. By anybody's standards, that's a lot. If I end up with enough to outfit an entire coven, that's quite a lot. However, I do like them and they are comfortable as all hell, so I'll keep going until Connie says "NO MAS!"

RE Convention: I am, trust me, I am. I will most likely be punching my ticket next week, and I'm pretty sure that we could have dinner and drinks at some point along the way during that weekend. You bring Max, I'll bring Connie (who will be safe and sound while I am "working" with Jim Butcher novels and a nice hotel room) and having a catch-up session sounds pretty good.

I wince at the price, but Connie says I am not allowed to back out, so looks like I am in for it. And I'm really hoping the story that I'll post about it will have a nice ending :)
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