Status Update.....sort of

Well, I WAS making really good progress. No really, I was. And then my power cord died. Again. For good this time with no hope for resurrection this time. It's incredibly difficult to write anything when your whole works are stored on a laptop! Guess it's time to finally break down and buy a new one. So I've been forced to work "old school" via pen and paper method, which is equally difficult without my outline, which again, is on said lifeless laptop. Alright, so enough whining now. I guess looking on the bright side, this isn't the worst time to be sans PC. I'm at the point in my story where I'm going to introduce a very intriguing character who hails from New Orleans, LA. Being that I've never been there myself, I figured the best way to get inspiration is by taking a trip to said city. Ergo, I will be taking a much needed vacation later this week. I plan to return refreshed and newly inspired!