Fortunately, I was knocked out of my laziness by an invitation from my facebook friend Amy Gutman (a real writer - books and everything) to write a guest post on her blog Plan B Nation. Not only that, she actually told me what she wanted, so I didn't have to deal with that pesky "thinking of something to write" thing.
I also finished my third article for Matador Abroad's "10 extraordinarily Useful Phrases" series. I've now written this for Turkish, German and Italian. One of the reasons I'm successful in "pitching" these articles is that it's a formula, so I know what they want. The editor has also expressed interest in articles on off-color language. I've drafted one on all the different German phrases with the word "Arsch" (ass) in them. Next will be Italian nasty phrases, most of which include the word "cazzo" (dick). I'm sure that says something about their different cultures.
Another thing keeping me from my blog was, you know, life: Teaching my "English for Russian Nine-year-olds" class; meeting anglophones at Ayyas; shopping at the weekly pazar; and the most recent addition to my schedule, Salsa dancing, kept me busy. And of course I have to spend some time outside: On Friday morning it was so warm I did a yoga class on my balcony.
So there you have it. I haven't posted because I've been busy. Besides, I still haven't thought of anything to write about.
Phaselis, a place nearby that has nothing to do with this post. (My friend Marta says I need more photos on my blog.)
