I have been working on an almost contract level for a local irrigation canal company, helping the Water Master to clear out the debris and so forth. In the last month we have probably removed several dozen cubic yards of tree limbs, leaves, and other non-degradable trash from the clean-outs along the length of the canal. That is just the canal itself, not the laterals that feed from it.
At the same time I have been doing this I have also been volunteering at the local library, shelving some books. This is leading to a part time job being paid to do the same, once I get through the training process. I don't expect to get paid a lot, and am still definitely under-employed, but since no one is hiring that I have seen any sign of for the things I have training for...
It has been nice to work outside in the sunlight and actually see at the end of the day that something has been accomplished. Shelving is not quite that fulfilling, but it is good to see the piles of books ordered and placed back in ready for further circulation.
The next thing to get doing is to get back to my writing and modeling. I have submitted a manuscript for going over, and actually expect it to be turned down, but I really hope in the process I get a proper critique on what to do to improve it (I hope this is not a pipe-dream).
I have been feeling that I should take the things I have been writing and doodling that are related, and post them on deviantArt and see what critique I get there.
Put to do that I need to get things ready to post.
No rest for the weary...
So how can I start making enough income from this to meet my needs, and pay my bills?
