My friend K emailed this to me. He's great at finding hysterical stuff. This one just cracks me up. *snicker*
Definition of disappointment: Running into a wall with a boner and breaking your nose first.
LOL! Oh, dude! I was laughing so hard when I got this I snorted. he-he-he
Thursday, January 29, 2009
My Life
Can be so completely insane sometimes. *sigh* Work was insane for me today. I was supposed to go in at 1, but my boss called me into her office yesterday to ask me if I'd come in at 10:3o instead since I'm working on a special project and she knew I needed the extra time. I said okay and will be doing that tomorrow too.
Today kind of overwhelmed me. I was trying to work on 2 things at once and it got to the point where I truly wanted to pull my hair out. Argh! But, if things go as I hope tomorrow, everything should be fine.
And I need to remember to ask her if I can get off a little early on Thursday since Patricia Briggs will be coming to town! Yes, you heard me correctly. The lovely, super-talented Patricia Briggs will be here in Portland. Happy days! I hope I can get off early. I would love to talk to her. :) I am super-duper excited! :)
Um, what else? Sadly, not much. Just work, reading and sleeping. Sad, huh? Speaking of reading...have you ever had one of those experiences where you read a book and then immediately want to pick it up and start all over again? I was lucky enough to have that experience last night. I received my review books in the mail on Tuesday and this happened to be one of them. The sad thing is, I can't talk about the book until March! Wah! But, let me just say that this book was seriously amazing and I will be hard-core pimping it when I'm given the chance. :)
And that's about it. I'm off to listen to music and just bask in the quietude. I'm exhausted. *sigh*
Today kind of overwhelmed me. I was trying to work on 2 things at once and it got to the point where I truly wanted to pull my hair out. Argh! But, if things go as I hope tomorrow, everything should be fine.
And I need to remember to ask her if I can get off a little early on Thursday since Patricia Briggs will be coming to town! Yes, you heard me correctly. The lovely, super-talented Patricia Briggs will be here in Portland. Happy days! I hope I can get off early. I would love to talk to her. :) I am super-duper excited! :)
Um, what else? Sadly, not much. Just work, reading and sleeping. Sad, huh? Speaking of reading...have you ever had one of those experiences where you read a book and then immediately want to pick it up and start all over again? I was lucky enough to have that experience last night. I received my review books in the mail on Tuesday and this happened to be one of them. The sad thing is, I can't talk about the book until March! Wah! But, let me just say that this book was seriously amazing and I will be hard-core pimping it when I'm given the chance. :)
And that's about it. I'm off to listen to music and just bask in the quietude. I'm exhausted. *sigh*
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
What a Great Book!
My review for Breaking the Silence is up on G&BB. Katie(babs) and her rave reviews!
Why It Is Never A Good Idea...
To let me think. LOL! This morning was my great-uncle's funeral (which was lovely) and my lovely bronchitis (the coughing part) kicked in at the funeral, so I opted not to go to the graveside service, though my mom tells me it was really cool. My uncle served in WWII, so he had a full honor-guard and everything. The gun salute and the presenting of the flag. My mom said that there wasn't a dry eye in the house. I think they had a bugler do Amazing Grace too, which is always eerily beautiful.
I got home and one of my BFF's came over. We watched part 1 of Jane Eyre and had a little girl time. It's been hard to hang out with her because our schedules have been really crazy. Plus she's been looking for work and stressed out about that. But, we had a ton of fun.
Back at the funeral, I was talking to my cousin's wife and my mom. I hate funerals....with a PASSION! I've always been of the opinion that I don't want people crying over me and I definitely don't want an open casket. When I die, I want to be cremated and have my ashes spread at the beach. Nothing fancy. No big to-do. Just my loved ones. I hope on that day it'll be beautiful with a light wind. Waves crashing down below. Maybe someone will be willing to sing Amazing Grace and I'd Rather Have Jesus acapella. Oh, yeah. Perfect.
I've never been one for pomp and circumstance. I've always thought that when I get married it'll be something really simple. One of my dearest friends is an amazing soprano and I'd love her to sing At Last by Etta James as I walk down the aisle. If I ever get married, how appropriate is that song? LOL!
No big fancy wedding for me though. Just a simple, pretty ceremony. I've already decided on 99% of the things I'd want, including my colors (which is crazy). I've always wanted to get married in September, which is usually one of the most beautiful months here in Oregon. My colors would be a deep, rich navy and a dark orange. I know, it sounds awful, but I found fabric samples when a friend of mine was getting married and the combo is perfect, esp. for a fall wedding.
The only extravagance I'd want is my dress...and even that wouldn't be all that extravagant. Something super simple and super classy. I'm not all about the boobs hanging out or anything like that. I think sexy and subtle are the best ways to go. No cleavage (in front OR back).
Yeah, I think way too much.
And so I'm off. Nite, peeps!
Video sucks, but it's the only one w/ the version I LIKE! :)
And this song too. Her voice is just so...blue. :)
And it doesn't hurt that YOU-KNOW-WHO is in this video. Man, I need to watch N & S again. *sigh*
I got home and one of my BFF's came over. We watched part 1 of Jane Eyre and had a little girl time. It's been hard to hang out with her because our schedules have been really crazy. Plus she's been looking for work and stressed out about that. But, we had a ton of fun.
Back at the funeral, I was talking to my cousin's wife and my mom. I hate funerals....with a PASSION! I've always been of the opinion that I don't want people crying over me and I definitely don't want an open casket. When I die, I want to be cremated and have my ashes spread at the beach. Nothing fancy. No big to-do. Just my loved ones. I hope on that day it'll be beautiful with a light wind. Waves crashing down below. Maybe someone will be willing to sing Amazing Grace and I'd Rather Have Jesus acapella. Oh, yeah. Perfect.
I've never been one for pomp and circumstance. I've always thought that when I get married it'll be something really simple. One of my dearest friends is an amazing soprano and I'd love her to sing At Last by Etta James as I walk down the aisle. If I ever get married, how appropriate is that song? LOL!
No big fancy wedding for me though. Just a simple, pretty ceremony. I've already decided on 99% of the things I'd want, including my colors (which is crazy). I've always wanted to get married in September, which is usually one of the most beautiful months here in Oregon. My colors would be a deep, rich navy and a dark orange. I know, it sounds awful, but I found fabric samples when a friend of mine was getting married and the combo is perfect, esp. for a fall wedding.
The only extravagance I'd want is my dress...and even that wouldn't be all that extravagant. Something super simple and super classy. I'm not all about the boobs hanging out or anything like that. I think sexy and subtle are the best ways to go. No cleavage (in front OR back).
Yeah, I think way too much.
And so I'm off. Nite, peeps!
Video sucks, but it's the only one w/ the version I LIKE! :)
And this song too. Her voice is just so...blue. :)
And it doesn't hurt that YOU-KNOW-WHO is in this video. Man, I need to watch N & S again. *sigh*
Monday, January 26, 2009
Music
That's what my day was today. Going thru CD's, reminiscing and basically just listening to music all day. Definitely not a hardship.
I've always loved music, ever since I was itty-bitty. I grew up in a household with no TV (we didn't get one until I was 14), so music was our entertainment. We had one of those HUGE take up a whole wall stereos that were really popular in the 70's. My mom had a lot of classical music, but also Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Diamond and others. We also had the soundtrack to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. I cannot begin to tell you how many hours we would listen to that record over and over and over and over again. We also had Sesame Street, the muppets and a bunch of Christian music, esp. Salty. Anyone who grew up with Christian anything know who Salty was? I'll have to youtube to see if I can find him. :)
As I got older, my taste in music definitely changed. My best friend growing up had an older sister (9 years older than me) who was A. Gorgeous and B. very cool. She dated A LOT thru high school, so she was always getting ready for dates and such. My friend J & I would sit on their bunk beds watching G get ready for her dates. This would be when I was about 7 or 8. Duran Duran, U2, etc. etc. Basically any popular music from the 80's and that would've been what I loved. I had a major crush on John Taylor from Duran Duran, but now he's just kind of creepy looking. Simon Lebon is disturbingly well-preserved, but I still *heart* them. :)
Throughout my teens I was a good girl. Only listened to popular music. Then, after dropping out of high school and suffering from a MAJOR depression, I got into metal. Metallica, Anthrax, Pantera, Megadeath...the list goes on and on. It was angry music and it suited my mood.
Now as an adult, my musical taste is all over the place. I still love Metallica (black album back) and heavy stuff, but I also love Dido, Annie Lennox, Enigma, Delirium, Coldplay, the list goes on and on. Bee-Gees, Def Leppard. I mean, it's pretty eclectic. I'm going to leave you with a couple of big favorites. Enjoy. :)
My all-time favorite Metallica song. They are awesome in concert. Saw them in '97 for my 21st birthday. James Hetfield's voice is just....mmmm... :) And Kirk Hammett is...wow on lead guitar. I miss Jason Neusted (having spelling issues...can't remember how to spell his last name *headdesk*) though. *sniffle*
This is an "older" Duran Duran song, but I *heart* it.
This song makes me cry. I don't know why, but it's like he's singing to me. I see a lot of myself in the lyrics. And it doesn't help that the day I heard this song for the first time, someone close to me had passed away.
And this one too. I'm on a Coldplay binge right now. :)
And I KNOW I've mentioned my obsession with this group. I really love their music. It's so...different! Anyhoodles, here's Grace. This video is great and it's a nice intro the "characters" behind Apocalyptica. Enjoy!
And How Could I Forget?
Okay, this is from For a Few Dollars More, but I LOVE this music. Ennio Morricone was a genius musically. :)
And without further ado, one of my all-time favorite movies (which I blame my father for)...The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
Main Theme. Awesome! :)
And though I can't find a perfect clip, Clint Eastwood in this movie is so hot...um, yeah. And Lee Van Cleef as the bad guy? Perfectly cast. This movie is long and it is epic, but it is the AWESOME! Also, my brother got me this for Christmas a couple of years ago. I think my dad cried. LOL!
I've always loved music, ever since I was itty-bitty. I grew up in a household with no TV (we didn't get one until I was 14), so music was our entertainment. We had one of those HUGE take up a whole wall stereos that were really popular in the 70's. My mom had a lot of classical music, but also Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Diamond and others. We also had the soundtrack to The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. I cannot begin to tell you how many hours we would listen to that record over and over and over and over again. We also had Sesame Street, the muppets and a bunch of Christian music, esp. Salty. Anyone who grew up with Christian anything know who Salty was? I'll have to youtube to see if I can find him. :)
As I got older, my taste in music definitely changed. My best friend growing up had an older sister (9 years older than me) who was A. Gorgeous and B. very cool. She dated A LOT thru high school, so she was always getting ready for dates and such. My friend J & I would sit on their bunk beds watching G get ready for her dates. This would be when I was about 7 or 8. Duran Duran, U2, etc. etc. Basically any popular music from the 80's and that would've been what I loved. I had a major crush on John Taylor from Duran Duran, but now he's just kind of creepy looking. Simon Lebon is disturbingly well-preserved, but I still *heart* them. :)
Throughout my teens I was a good girl. Only listened to popular music. Then, after dropping out of high school and suffering from a MAJOR depression, I got into metal. Metallica, Anthrax, Pantera, Megadeath...the list goes on and on. It was angry music and it suited my mood.
Now as an adult, my musical taste is all over the place. I still love Metallica (black album back) and heavy stuff, but I also love Dido, Annie Lennox, Enigma, Delirium, Coldplay, the list goes on and on. Bee-Gees, Def Leppard. I mean, it's pretty eclectic. I'm going to leave you with a couple of big favorites. Enjoy. :)
My all-time favorite Metallica song. They are awesome in concert. Saw them in '97 for my 21st birthday. James Hetfield's voice is just....mmmm... :) And Kirk Hammett is...wow on lead guitar. I miss Jason Neusted (having spelling issues...can't remember how to spell his last name *headdesk*) though. *sniffle*
This is an "older" Duran Duran song, but I *heart* it.
This song makes me cry. I don't know why, but it's like he's singing to me. I see a lot of myself in the lyrics. And it doesn't help that the day I heard this song for the first time, someone close to me had passed away.
And this one too. I'm on a Coldplay binge right now. :)
And I KNOW I've mentioned my obsession with this group. I really love their music. It's so...different! Anyhoodles, here's Grace. This video is great and it's a nice intro the "characters" behind Apocalyptica. Enjoy!
And How Could I Forget?
Okay, this is from For a Few Dollars More, but I LOVE this music. Ennio Morricone was a genius musically. :)
And without further ado, one of my all-time favorite movies (which I blame my father for)...The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
Main Theme. Awesome! :)
And though I can't find a perfect clip, Clint Eastwood in this movie is so hot...um, yeah. And Lee Van Cleef as the bad guy? Perfectly cast. This movie is long and it is epic, but it is the AWESOME! Also, my brother got me this for Christmas a couple of years ago. I think my dad cried. LOL!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Why?
Why is it that I can only get inspired when I'm at work? We've been super slow, which probably explains most of it, but I would really like to know why I can't seem to write at home. *sigh*
I ordered some clothes from work today. Here's hoping I like what I ordered. I think I will. *crossing fingers* My biggest beef w/ the company where I work (and 99% of clothing companies in general) is why plus-size is so short-shrifted? Yes, we sell plus-size, but most of the time we'll sell one item in the group in PS, but the rest in regular or petite. So, a customer who wants to buy the plus-sized item and have something to match is totally out of luck. *sigh*
I've come up with a bunch of fun twists for this poor WIP. I like twisty books where you're just not quite sure what is going on until the end. One of my favorite authors of twisty books is PJ Tracy. Unfortunately they're not the most prolific author, but the books they write have some of the best twisted plots out there. Monkeewrench is the first book in the "series." I hate to call these books a series because each book can definitely stand alone, but the characters are all interconnected.
Monkeewrench is the weakest of the books available, though it's still very twisty & turny. Another book that is great at the "Say what?" moments is Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane (he wrote Mystic River). I've read this book three times and I'm STILL not sure which way to think. It's a truly great book for you twisted people out there. :)
Today my boss talked to me about my schedule. She knows how much I've been wanting to become a 40-hour employee. I want to buy a house really, really bad, but with the amount of hours I work, it just hasn't been feasible. One of our small departments has been sucked into our department and she asked me when I had my review if I'd be interested in taking on responsibilities from this department. Of course I said yes. Like I told her today, this job as it is is a very stagnant position. Nothing changes. It is the EXACT same thing every day. I'm the kind of person who likes to DO things. I want to feel like I'm actually getting paid to work, not sit on my butt writing (not that there's anything wrong with that. :D). She seemed very happy with how I responded, so we shall see what happens. *crossing fingers*
And that's about all that's going on on my end as of this moment in time. My life is SO not exciting. :) Ciao!
I ordered some clothes from work today. Here's hoping I like what I ordered. I think I will. *crossing fingers* My biggest beef w/ the company where I work (and 99% of clothing companies in general) is why plus-size is so short-shrifted? Yes, we sell plus-size, but most of the time we'll sell one item in the group in PS, but the rest in regular or petite. So, a customer who wants to buy the plus-sized item and have something to match is totally out of luck. *sigh*
I've come up with a bunch of fun twists for this poor WIP. I like twisty books where you're just not quite sure what is going on until the end. One of my favorite authors of twisty books is PJ Tracy. Unfortunately they're not the most prolific author, but the books they write have some of the best twisted plots out there. Monkeewrench is the first book in the "series." I hate to call these books a series because each book can definitely stand alone, but the characters are all interconnected.
Monkeewrench is the weakest of the books available, though it's still very twisty & turny. Another book that is great at the "Say what?" moments is Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane (he wrote Mystic River). I've read this book three times and I'm STILL not sure which way to think. It's a truly great book for you twisted people out there. :)
Today my boss talked to me about my schedule. She knows how much I've been wanting to become a 40-hour employee. I want to buy a house really, really bad, but with the amount of hours I work, it just hasn't been feasible. One of our small departments has been sucked into our department and she asked me when I had my review if I'd be interested in taking on responsibilities from this department. Of course I said yes. Like I told her today, this job as it is is a very stagnant position. Nothing changes. It is the EXACT same thing every day. I'm the kind of person who likes to DO things. I want to feel like I'm actually getting paid to work, not sit on my butt writing (not that there's anything wrong with that. :D). She seemed very happy with how I responded, so we shall see what happens. *crossing fingers*
And that's about all that's going on on my end as of this moment in time. My life is SO not exciting. :) Ciao!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Thinking About Things
Is always scary. :) Does anybody remember when I mentioned accidentally winking at a guy I used to talk to on match.com? Well, he emailed me. Not only did he remember who I was, but he remembered stuff about me. I guess I made a better impression than I thought. :) Of course, we talked for over a year, so there you go.
When we actually met in person, I thought he was really, really cute. I'm never sure of the impression I make on someone. Did he think I was cute? Fat? Ugly? Weird? etc. etc. It gets to the point where I just avoid men altogether because I just don't want to deal with that. Could be why I'm still single. LOL!
I had this really, really bizarre dream last night. I can't remember 99% of it, except for the moment right before I woke up. It was something that just might work in my WIP! I need to come up with a title. I'm tired of using WIP as its title. *sigh*
What else? Hmmm....I've discovered I'm more of a geek than I thought. How sad?! I don't mind being a geek so much, but it does make for some tedious conversation sometime. Why is it that I can't find good conversationalists when I need 'em? :)
Hmm...Oh! Patricia Briggs is coming to Portland to do a signing! Whoot! So, I need to remember to ask my boss if I can get off a bit early so I can go to the signing. I wish more NW writers would get their butts down to Portland. :) I feel so left out. *sigh*
Man, I'm tired! It's not even 9. :( Maybe I should take a sleeping pill and knock myself out? I haven't done that in forever.
And I'm trying not to stalk my email to see what his next reply is. I told him in this email that I'd thought he was cute. See...he's REALLY shy and it took us forever to even meet face-to-face. My luck he'll get freaked out and run away...again.
And so, I'm off. Might just go write for awhile. Ciao!
When we actually met in person, I thought he was really, really cute. I'm never sure of the impression I make on someone. Did he think I was cute? Fat? Ugly? Weird? etc. etc. It gets to the point where I just avoid men altogether because I just don't want to deal with that. Could be why I'm still single. LOL!
I had this really, really bizarre dream last night. I can't remember 99% of it, except for the moment right before I woke up. It was something that just might work in my WIP! I need to come up with a title. I'm tired of using WIP as its title. *sigh*
What else? Hmmm....I've discovered I'm more of a geek than I thought. How sad?! I don't mind being a geek so much, but it does make for some tedious conversation sometime. Why is it that I can't find good conversationalists when I need 'em? :)
Hmm...Oh! Patricia Briggs is coming to Portland to do a signing! Whoot! So, I need to remember to ask my boss if I can get off a bit early so I can go to the signing. I wish more NW writers would get their butts down to Portland. :) I feel so left out. *sigh*
Man, I'm tired! It's not even 9. :( Maybe I should take a sleeping pill and knock myself out? I haven't done that in forever.
And I'm trying not to stalk my email to see what his next reply is. I told him in this email that I'd thought he was cute. See...he's REALLY shy and it took us forever to even meet face-to-face. My luck he'll get freaked out and run away...again.
And so, I'm off. Might just go write for awhile. Ciao!
*sigh*
Oh, what a day! And it hasn't even started yet. Ugh! Aw well, it can only get better...right? Found out today that my uncle's funeral is on Monday. That'll work out well since it's my day off. I really don't want to go, but have no choice. He was my uncle, I loved him and it's the day to say good-bye. So, I shall go. But...I'm calling up a friend to hang out with after. I know I'll need cheering up. *sigh*
Work has been odd today. Nutty customers are coming out of the woodwork. Ugh!
I'm in a bit of a funk. I think it's the cold weather getting to me. It just digs down into my bones and gets to the point where I just want to run away screaming. :(
I just need to find another good book to read. That's it! Something peppy and happy. I need peppy & happy right now.
And my break is over. Ciao!
Work has been odd today. Nutty customers are coming out of the woodwork. Ugh!
I'm in a bit of a funk. I think it's the cold weather getting to me. It just digs down into my bones and gets to the point where I just want to run away screaming. :(
I just need to find another good book to read. That's it! Something peppy and happy. I need peppy & happy right now.
And my break is over. Ciao!
Since It's Just That Kind of Day
To me, this picture is a work of art. Look at the definition in his ribs and basically everywhere else. It looks so peaceful. :)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Today
I read and finished Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole. Here's my review. I LOVED it! It was hot and steamy and fun and crazy and just what I like! Whoot!
Work was pretty slow today. It was nice. Got to read as much of KoaDK as I think I could've. Had a completely psychotic customer call in. It was just plain weird and also kind of creepy.
Today was the inauguration of our president. I had absolutely no inclination to watch it at all. For one thing, I'm just not much of a politics kind of girl. For another, well, I don't know. Maybe he will be a great president. Maybe he won't. I always find it interesting when a new president is elected. Right as he becomes the new president, everyone is all "Oh, he's going to be so great and wonderful" and then things change. I'm reserving my judgement until he's actually been the President for awhile. I think that's the smartest way to go, but that's just me. :)
I'm very tired and kind of crabby tonight. My sinuses have really been bothering me this week. The East Wind is blowing so hard and it is so cold, that it kind of just screws my poor brain up.
I hope everybody has received their packages. I sent most of them out last week, but some yesterday and one tomorrow. I again apologize for taking so long to get this stuff out to you all. It's just been a really crappy time in my neck of the woods.
When I got home from work and after eating my dinner, the phone rang. My great-uncle, who's been ill and other things passed away tonight. It's weird, because I don't feel sad at his parting. I've known him all my life and in some ways I'd say I was closer to him and his wife than other family members, but I don't feel any grief. I think it's because he was so elderly and he'd lived such a wonderful life that with his passing, he is now at peace.
I think it's harder when it's someone young. Someone who hasn't lived their life yet. I've been surrounded by death all my life. My father's job is the main reason for that. I grew up playing in cemetaries and I know a lot of people find them creepy, but to me they're peaceful. I know most of the people in them are at rest and at peace.
I'm feeling very somber tonight. I think that's the best way to describe it.
And so now I'm going to bed. Maybe a good night's sleep will do me good.
Ciao!
Work was pretty slow today. It was nice. Got to read as much of KoaDK as I think I could've. Had a completely psychotic customer call in. It was just plain weird and also kind of creepy.
Today was the inauguration of our president. I had absolutely no inclination to watch it at all. For one thing, I'm just not much of a politics kind of girl. For another, well, I don't know. Maybe he will be a great president. Maybe he won't. I always find it interesting when a new president is elected. Right as he becomes the new president, everyone is all "Oh, he's going to be so great and wonderful" and then things change. I'm reserving my judgement until he's actually been the President for awhile. I think that's the smartest way to go, but that's just me. :)
I'm very tired and kind of crabby tonight. My sinuses have really been bothering me this week. The East Wind is blowing so hard and it is so cold, that it kind of just screws my poor brain up.
I hope everybody has received their packages. I sent most of them out last week, but some yesterday and one tomorrow. I again apologize for taking so long to get this stuff out to you all. It's just been a really crappy time in my neck of the woods.
When I got home from work and after eating my dinner, the phone rang. My great-uncle, who's been ill and other things passed away tonight. It's weird, because I don't feel sad at his parting. I've known him all my life and in some ways I'd say I was closer to him and his wife than other family members, but I don't feel any grief. I think it's because he was so elderly and he'd lived such a wonderful life that with his passing, he is now at peace.
I think it's harder when it's someone young. Someone who hasn't lived their life yet. I've been surrounded by death all my life. My father's job is the main reason for that. I grew up playing in cemetaries and I know a lot of people find them creepy, but to me they're peaceful. I know most of the people in them are at rest and at peace.
I'm feeling very somber tonight. I think that's the best way to describe it.
And so now I'm going to bed. Maybe a good night's sleep will do me good.
Ciao!
Monday, January 19, 2009
I Hate Headaches
I do, I do! *sniffle*
Today was nice and lazy. I went over to the B&N at Clackamas, after calling to find out if they had a copy of Kresley Cole's new book. And they DID! Whoo-hoo! Bridget's a happy girl. :D
Ran a couple more errands and came home. Ate a delicious dinner and have been reading ever since. I'm rereading Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark-Hunter series. I don't know why, but I love this series. It's like crack. Kind of like JR Ward. :)
Now, it's time to go read Kiss of a Demon King. *sigh* Here's hoping the romance will be yummy. Sexy? All of the above. he-he
Night!
Today was nice and lazy. I went over to the B&N at Clackamas, after calling to find out if they had a copy of Kresley Cole's new book. And they DID! Whoo-hoo! Bridget's a happy girl. :D
Ran a couple more errands and came home. Ate a delicious dinner and have been reading ever since. I'm rereading Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark-Hunter series. I don't know why, but I love this series. It's like crack. Kind of like JR Ward. :)
Now, it's time to go read Kiss of a Demon King. *sigh* Here's hoping the romance will be yummy. Sexy? All of the above. he-he
Night!
I'm Up Late...Again
You know, sometimes I wonder if I will ever sleep "normal" hours. LOL! I find it highly unlikely that I will. I've been a nightowl since I can remember. I find something very peaceful in the darkness and quiet that surrounds me. Don't get me wrong, I love the sun, but it's the night that has always called to me. However, I hate being outside in the dark. Go figure. :)
Today I spent the day rereading books. Acheron, The Duke & I, Night Pleasures & Romancing Mr. Bridgerton. Yes, that's 4 books...in 12 hours. LOL! I'm scary, aren't I? :D
Have plans to go get my eyebrows done tomorrow. Right now they're at scary caterpillarish lengths...scary! At least I don't have a unibrow. Yet. :P
I need to clean my room. It's scary. LOL!
And that's about it. Night people.
Today I spent the day rereading books. Acheron, The Duke & I, Night Pleasures & Romancing Mr. Bridgerton. Yes, that's 4 books...in 12 hours. LOL! I'm scary, aren't I? :D
Have plans to go get my eyebrows done tomorrow. Right now they're at scary caterpillarish lengths...scary! At least I don't have a unibrow. Yet. :P
I need to clean my room. It's scary. LOL!
And that's about it. Night people.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Work, Sleep, Life in General
I'm here at work hanging out on my last break. My life is so exciting...not.
I did something really, really dumb last night. I was on the phone with a friend of mine and we were both browsing thru the ads on match.com. I came across a guy I used to talk to a couple of years ago and by accident I winked at him. I didn't mean to, but I did. Now, I'm waiting to see his reaction.
The thing that was weird about him was that we got a long great. He's very sweet, very tall and when we finally did meet in person I thought he was cute. But, he sent me an email after our "date" that took me aback and surprised me (not in a good way). I got the feeling he doesn't know much about women and the approach he took with me was not the best. I dunno...maybe I'm crazy, but I kind of would like to see if he does email me back. I think I've got some sicko streak in me that's making me think that. *sigh*
I really, really, really want to go home and just chill. I've decided that working on my wip the "old-fashioned" way, i.e. going from beginning to end in one linear dump, is not for me. I'm not a linear thinker. In fact, now that I've figured out the end scene, I think I might try writing scenes going backwards to the beginning. I'll see how that works. I know, I'm nuts. :P
Lessee...anything else? Not at the moment. Depends on what happens during the end of the day. Whoo-hoo!
I did something really, really dumb last night. I was on the phone with a friend of mine and we were both browsing thru the ads on match.com. I came across a guy I used to talk to a couple of years ago and by accident I winked at him. I didn't mean to, but I did. Now, I'm waiting to see his reaction.
The thing that was weird about him was that we got a long great. He's very sweet, very tall and when we finally did meet in person I thought he was cute. But, he sent me an email after our "date" that took me aback and surprised me (not in a good way). I got the feeling he doesn't know much about women and the approach he took with me was not the best. I dunno...maybe I'm crazy, but I kind of would like to see if he does email me back. I think I've got some sicko streak in me that's making me think that. *sigh*
I really, really, really want to go home and just chill. I've decided that working on my wip the "old-fashioned" way, i.e. going from beginning to end in one linear dump, is not for me. I'm not a linear thinker. In fact, now that I've figured out the end scene, I think I might try writing scenes going backwards to the beginning. I'll see how that works. I know, I'm nuts. :P
Lessee...anything else? Not at the moment. Depends on what happens during the end of the day. Whoo-hoo!
Sometimes My Brain Scares Me
LOL! Truly, it does. I've already posted for today, but it was a question, so I feel justified in writing an actual blog entry.
It was the weirdest thing. I had maybe an hour left in my day and was just jotting stuff down, when the ultimate showdown hit me out of left field. I had the villain, the connection the villain has w/ the characters and the final showdown come to me complete. Where it came from is beyond me. :)
I wonder if any other writers out there get smacked out of left field or if it's just me? I like the way my mind works when it comes to story ideas. Whoo-hoo! I just wish I could get my brain wrapped around the idea of writing all the time. Argh!
I was talking to my SIL and told her I was thinking of joining match.com for a month. I thought it would be fun just to see what I could come up with. I don't know if I'm ready to give up my single status, but I figure it can't hurt to see what's out there. 99% of the time I'm not all that impressed. I'm a cynical wench. LOL!
The thing I find weird is that it's the tall guys (who I'd be looking for) who are the horniest men. What is up with that? I can't see myself dating a guy who is shorter than me. I just can't. I know some tall women who can handle it, but I'm just not sure it's me. Hmm...
I need to run away. I think it'd do me good. Vacation in April. Go to the beach and just get away for awhile. That'd be awesome! *sigh*
It was the weirdest thing. I had maybe an hour left in my day and was just jotting stuff down, when the ultimate showdown hit me out of left field. I had the villain, the connection the villain has w/ the characters and the final showdown come to me complete. Where it came from is beyond me. :)
I wonder if any other writers out there get smacked out of left field or if it's just me? I like the way my mind works when it comes to story ideas. Whoo-hoo! I just wish I could get my brain wrapped around the idea of writing all the time. Argh!
I was talking to my SIL and told her I was thinking of joining match.com for a month. I thought it would be fun just to see what I could come up with. I don't know if I'm ready to give up my single status, but I figure it can't hurt to see what's out there. 99% of the time I'm not all that impressed. I'm a cynical wench. LOL!
The thing I find weird is that it's the tall guys (who I'd be looking for) who are the horniest men. What is up with that? I can't see myself dating a guy who is shorter than me. I just can't. I know some tall women who can handle it, but I'm just not sure it's me. Hmm...
I need to run away. I think it'd do me good. Vacation in April. Go to the beach and just get away for awhile. That'd be awesome! *sigh*
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Question for the Romance Readers out There
Okay, here's the question. I had an epiphany with my WIP and have been working diligently on getting it right. However, I'm stuck. Is it okay for a hero to kill a villain with his bare hands or does that make him a villain too? I would really like to get feedback from readers and writers out there. What crosses the line????? Inquiring minds would like to know. Please!
I Was Bad!
Yes, I was. I went book shopping...again. Someone needs to curb this obsession I have with books. I'm just sayin'. *sigh*
I bought The Spy Wore Silk & Seduced by a Spy by Andrea Pickens and Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin. As I told the rep at B&N if I'm going to friend an author on Facebook, it helps if I've actually read their books. LOL!
Today wasn't a bad day, but my patience level was nonexistent. People just made me crabby! I think it's the sheer stupidity I have to deal with on a regular basis that does it to me. Ugh!
I'm also sleepy. I've been sleeping well, except last night I kept waking up. I'd fall right back to sleep, but after awhile it got to the point where I was just getting annoyed. I hate it when that happens!
Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole comes out next week! Whoo-hoo! I've been anticipating this book since reading Dark Desires After Dusk. Mmmmmm...the Woede brothers. Le sigh!
I have no plans this weekend. I think I might strive to just be a lazy bum, though I should get together with BB. I still haven't gotten Christmas gifts for her or her girls. For shame!
But, all but two packages went out today, so most of you should have your stuff in 5-7 business days. I'll be sending out two main packages tomorrow. Again, I apologize for being such a bum. I have no real excuse, other than being sick and crappy weather. That in itself might excuse me after all. LOL!
It was a very pretty day today. The sun was out. It was cold, but clear. It was so nice to see sun rays instead of rain or snow. Whee!
And that's about it. I'm tired and grumpy and should just go to bed. Pfft.
I bought The Spy Wore Silk & Seduced by a Spy by Andrea Pickens and Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin. As I told the rep at B&N if I'm going to friend an author on Facebook, it helps if I've actually read their books. LOL!
Today wasn't a bad day, but my patience level was nonexistent. People just made me crabby! I think it's the sheer stupidity I have to deal with on a regular basis that does it to me. Ugh!
I'm also sleepy. I've been sleeping well, except last night I kept waking up. I'd fall right back to sleep, but after awhile it got to the point where I was just getting annoyed. I hate it when that happens!
Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole comes out next week! Whoo-hoo! I've been anticipating this book since reading Dark Desires After Dusk. Mmmmmm...the Woede brothers. Le sigh!
I have no plans this weekend. I think I might strive to just be a lazy bum, though I should get together with BB. I still haven't gotten Christmas gifts for her or her girls. For shame!
But, all but two packages went out today, so most of you should have your stuff in 5-7 business days. I'll be sending out two main packages tomorrow. Again, I apologize for being such a bum. I have no real excuse, other than being sick and crappy weather. That in itself might excuse me after all. LOL!
It was a very pretty day today. The sun was out. It was cold, but clear. It was so nice to see sun rays instead of rain or snow. Whee!
And that's about it. I'm tired and grumpy and should just go to bed. Pfft.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Hmm...
Kati asked a very interesting question over on her blog. Now I can't remember it word-for-word, but she was basically asking if we prefer heroes who figure out the heroine is theirs relatively quickly or if we prefer the story to focus on the heroes figuring they're in love at the end of the book.
I was going to respond, but comments wouldn't work for me, so I decided to talk about it here.
My thoughts on that are a bit complicated. In some ways I do prefer the hero to know almost immediately that the heroine is the woman for him right away, because as Kati said, we can focus on the relationship as it evolves. However, there are times when the story works best that the hero doesn't figure it out until the end. I've got some thoughts on both.
For me, one of my all-time favorite books is Years by LaVyrle Spencer. It is the coming-of-age story of Linnea Brandonberg and her tempestuous relationship with Theodore Westgaard. Throughout the first half or so of the book, there is an attraction between the two of them, but Theodore fights it tooth & nail. He has legitimate reasons as to why he feels that way & he refused to act on his attraction to her. It's not until a pretty significant turning point that he realizes that she is the right woman for him and that's when the story really heats up.
And then there are books where the hero knows immediately that the heroine is his. Kati mentioned Lucas from Nalini Singh's Slave to Sensation. Basically all of the changeling heroes in Nalini's books know that their women are theirs immediately. It all has to do with smell and instincts. In some ways I find that very sexy. It's the women who fight the attraction and don't want to admit there's something there.
I always appreciate the give and take in a relationship. It's what makes reading about the relationship so fun, in my opinion. It's the witty repartee, the looks, touches and other things that make you realize there's more going on under the surface.
Sometimes those immediate "You are mine" stories work the best, but sometimes the "I don't love you, but I want you" books work even better. It's a sticky conundrum, but one I love. :)
I was going to respond, but comments wouldn't work for me, so I decided to talk about it here.
My thoughts on that are a bit complicated. In some ways I do prefer the hero to know almost immediately that the heroine is the woman for him right away, because as Kati said, we can focus on the relationship as it evolves. However, there are times when the story works best that the hero doesn't figure it out until the end. I've got some thoughts on both.
For me, one of my all-time favorite books is Years by LaVyrle Spencer. It is the coming-of-age story of Linnea Brandonberg and her tempestuous relationship with Theodore Westgaard. Throughout the first half or so of the book, there is an attraction between the two of them, but Theodore fights it tooth & nail. He has legitimate reasons as to why he feels that way & he refused to act on his attraction to her. It's not until a pretty significant turning point that he realizes that she is the right woman for him and that's when the story really heats up.
And then there are books where the hero knows immediately that the heroine is his. Kati mentioned Lucas from Nalini Singh's Slave to Sensation. Basically all of the changeling heroes in Nalini's books know that their women are theirs immediately. It all has to do with smell and instincts. In some ways I find that very sexy. It's the women who fight the attraction and don't want to admit there's something there.
I always appreciate the give and take in a relationship. It's what makes reading about the relationship so fun, in my opinion. It's the witty repartee, the looks, touches and other things that make you realize there's more going on under the surface.
Sometimes those immediate "You are mine" stories work the best, but sometimes the "I don't love you, but I want you" books work even better. It's a sticky conundrum, but one I love. :)
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Blah
I really, really, really need to stop watching romantic movies. I'm just depressing myself. It's especially hard for me right now. I've got some friends getting married and it's nothing but love, love, love. *sigh* 99% of the time I'm perfectly content with my single status. I'm free and independent and I love it. Every now and then though, I wish I had someone in my life.
I get so tired of even thinking about it. It sucks and I hate it. I wish I could get it out of my brain. Grr...
Tonight I'm just feeling a bit blah. My two days off have flown by and I get to go back to work tomorrow. Oh, joy. :P But, it's short days all thru this week, so I'm not complaining too hard. *sigh*
Today was the last day to take my pills. I'm supposed to keep using both inhalers for a total of two weeks and then I'm done with them too. One of the inhalers has two refills, since the doctor was concerned that my colds turn into asthmatic issues. I seriously feel like I'm falling apart. Ugh!
Any good news? I'm not sure. I'm thinking. LOL!
I got all my packages ready to go though and will drop them off tomorrow. Whee! So, everyone expecting packages & the like from me, they will ship out on the morrow. Finally! Just call me the Queen of Procrastination. he-he
One good thing. My nephew (the elder) has finally figured out just who exactly I am. The other day I was downstairs getting clothes and heard my mom calling "Auntie!" A few seconds later I hear Dylan calling Ann-eeee! Ann-eee! It just about melted my heart. :) So, he's calling me Auntie now and whenever my mom asks "where's Auntie?" he points at me and smiles. :) Awwwwww. LOL!
Today we were playing. I was protecting him from my mom who was playing the monster. Dylan would run out into the kitchen, my mom would start growling and chase him (slowly) back into the living room where he'd dive into my arms and cover his eyes with his hands. I don't know how he thought he was protecting himself, but it was just too stinkin' cute. :)
Kati over on her blog was discussing the two best-known versions of Pride & Prejudice. The one the BBC did back in 1994 with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle and the 2005 version with Keira Knightley. She was talking about her favorite. As much as I love the BBC version, I really, really love the version with KK. There's just so much passion! It's much sexier. The brush of fingers. The long looks. The "almost" kiss. The declarations. *sigh* Such a romance. Mrowr! :)
Anyhoodles, I think I'm going to leave. I'm depressing myself. Nite!
I get so tired of even thinking about it. It sucks and I hate it. I wish I could get it out of my brain. Grr...
Tonight I'm just feeling a bit blah. My two days off have flown by and I get to go back to work tomorrow. Oh, joy. :P But, it's short days all thru this week, so I'm not complaining too hard. *sigh*
Today was the last day to take my pills. I'm supposed to keep using both inhalers for a total of two weeks and then I'm done with them too. One of the inhalers has two refills, since the doctor was concerned that my colds turn into asthmatic issues. I seriously feel like I'm falling apart. Ugh!
Any good news? I'm not sure. I'm thinking. LOL!
I got all my packages ready to go though and will drop them off tomorrow. Whee! So, everyone expecting packages & the like from me, they will ship out on the morrow. Finally! Just call me the Queen of Procrastination. he-he
One good thing. My nephew (the elder) has finally figured out just who exactly I am. The other day I was downstairs getting clothes and heard my mom calling "Auntie!" A few seconds later I hear Dylan calling Ann-eeee! Ann-eee! It just about melted my heart. :) So, he's calling me Auntie now and whenever my mom asks "where's Auntie?" he points at me and smiles. :) Awwwwww. LOL!
Today we were playing. I was protecting him from my mom who was playing the monster. Dylan would run out into the kitchen, my mom would start growling and chase him (slowly) back into the living room where he'd dive into my arms and cover his eyes with his hands. I don't know how he thought he was protecting himself, but it was just too stinkin' cute. :)
Kati over on her blog was discussing the two best-known versions of Pride & Prejudice. The one the BBC did back in 1994 with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle and the 2005 version with Keira Knightley. She was talking about her favorite. As much as I love the BBC version, I really, really love the version with KK. There's just so much passion! It's much sexier. The brush of fingers. The long looks. The "almost" kiss. The declarations. *sigh* Such a romance. Mrowr! :)
Anyhoodles, I think I'm going to leave. I'm depressing myself. Nite!
Monday, January 12, 2009
I've Always Known
That I was different. When I was a kid, it was painful to me because the differences between me and everybody else were so painfully obvious. I think that's the thing that sucks the most about being a kid. You KNOW when you aren't like others.
Where did this topic come from? Tonight I was going thru Goodreads putting together a list of books I've read so far in 2009. As of right this minute, the number of books is 17. That'll probably change tomorrow since I've got four books waiting to be read/finished. Holly was teasing me b/c I said I knew I was weird. How can it be possible to have read as many books as I have, remember them and be able to give a concise report as to what they were about? I read 6 books today. 6! That's just not normal!
This week was...interesting. I went back to work and survived. Am thankful I'm feeling better. I've had two nights of good sleep and my body seems to be wanting to go back to normal. I'm still coughing, but it isn't anywhere near as often or as painful as it was. Thank goodness!
Tomorrow I've got a ton of errands to run, including going to the Post Office to drop off numerous packages and cards. *sigh* This last month has sucked donkey butt. That's all I'm going to say.
I've noticed something odd lately. Now that I'm on Facebook and Goodreads, authors are crawling out of the woodwork! I'm now "friends" with authors I never thought would even notice me, let alone friend me. I'm not complaining though. I just find it strange. :)
I should go to bed. I'm really sleepy and my super-comfy bed is calling out my name. Ack!
Where did this topic come from? Tonight I was going thru Goodreads putting together a list of books I've read so far in 2009. As of right this minute, the number of books is 17. That'll probably change tomorrow since I've got four books waiting to be read/finished. Holly was teasing me b/c I said I knew I was weird. How can it be possible to have read as many books as I have, remember them and be able to give a concise report as to what they were about? I read 6 books today. 6! That's just not normal!
This week was...interesting. I went back to work and survived. Am thankful I'm feeling better. I've had two nights of good sleep and my body seems to be wanting to go back to normal. I'm still coughing, but it isn't anywhere near as often or as painful as it was. Thank goodness!
Tomorrow I've got a ton of errands to run, including going to the Post Office to drop off numerous packages and cards. *sigh* This last month has sucked donkey butt. That's all I'm going to say.
I've noticed something odd lately. Now that I'm on Facebook and Goodreads, authors are crawling out of the woodwork! I'm now "friends" with authors I never thought would even notice me, let alone friend me. I'm not complaining though. I just find it strange. :)
I should go to bed. I'm really sleepy and my super-comfy bed is calling out my name. Ack!
Friday, January 9, 2009
*Cough*
Ugh. I've been coughing hard all day today. I'm sick of it. The air is really cold outside and with smog and other grossness, well, I'm a bit miserable today. *sigh*
Work was pretty dead call-wise, but I was working on projects all day long. Blah, blah, blah.
I'm just tired and a little bit grumpy today. *sigh*
Work was pretty dead call-wise, but I was working on projects all day long. Blah, blah, blah.
I'm just tired and a little bit grumpy today. *sigh*
Hello, My Name Is Bridget and I Am Braindead
LOL! I feel like I am, anyway. Sheesh. Today was my first day back to work. It was...weird. I actually slept last night, which was lovely. I was really freaking out that I'd have another night of insomnia like I have for the last week. *sigh* But, I slept like a baby. :D Finally!
Got back to work and it was weird. A lot of things had changed, but nothing had, if that makes sense. Somebody retired, a department moved, etc, but it was actually not bad to get back to work. It was nice to get out of the house! Whee!
Had my review today. It went really, really well. I got a raise, which was nice. I also got a lot of really nice compliments from my boss. You could've knocked me over with a feather. :D
Let's see, what else? Oh, went to B&N to see if I could find some books to buy with my $50. Pfft. Nothing! The only one I got was the newest Cindy Gerard. Everything else was not what I was looking for. *sigh*
I'm rewatching my gift. I love this version of Sense & Sensibility. It cracks me up! :)
I'm bored. So, very bored. *sniffle*
Got back to work and it was weird. A lot of things had changed, but nothing had, if that makes sense. Somebody retired, a department moved, etc, but it was actually not bad to get back to work. It was nice to get out of the house! Whee!
Had my review today. It went really, really well. I got a raise, which was nice. I also got a lot of really nice compliments from my boss. You could've knocked me over with a feather. :D
Let's see, what else? Oh, went to B&N to see if I could find some books to buy with my $50. Pfft. Nothing! The only one I got was the newest Cindy Gerard. Everything else was not what I was looking for. *sigh*
I'm rewatching my gift. I love this version of Sense & Sensibility. It cracks me up! :)
I'm bored. So, very bored. *sniffle*
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
I Got Books!
Yes, I did...finally. I ordered some books from Ellora's Cave way back in early middle part of December. 3-10 business days? Um, not. More like almost 4 weeks. But, I got 12 books for $36, so whatever. What books did I buy? Well, one of them was a nice surprise, since it was included as a gift. Will I like it? I have no idea.
UPS dropped it off about an hour ago and I haven't picked up any of the books. Eek!
So, without further ado, my list of EC books. dun-dun-dun :)
Ellora's Cavemen #1 (Legendary Tails). Honestly, this was the last book I chose. I'd gone thru the sale list close to a dozen times and found nothing else. Since this thing has 6 novellas in it, why not?
Making Waves by Cathryn Fox & Jaci Burton. My "free" gift. Hmm
Body & Soul by Tawny Taylor. I liked the excerpts. One thing I like about EC is how many novellas they put together.
Echo in the Hall by Cricket Starr. Twist on Greek mythology. Cool!
To Trust a Wolf by Kate Steele. Maybe research for paranormal I'm working on? probably not. Just hot sex. LOL!
Undercover Mistress by Amethyst Ames. Liked the excerpt
Declassified: Dark Kisses by Sylvia Day
Brother In Arms: The Courage to Love by Samantha Kane. I know a ton of people love her. I'm going to check her out. Whee! :)
Violet Among The Roses by Cricket Starr....went ahead and bought the whole series. :)
Enchanted by Anna J. Evans. Liked the excerpt. Sounds entertaining. Yay!
Nemesis of the Garden by Cricket Starr
Dalakis Passion/Dalakis Embrace by N.J. Walters
And that was my order. Whee!
UPS dropped it off about an hour ago and I haven't picked up any of the books. Eek!
So, without further ado, my list of EC books. dun-dun-dun :)
Ellora's Cavemen #1 (Legendary Tails). Honestly, this was the last book I chose. I'd gone thru the sale list close to a dozen times and found nothing else. Since this thing has 6 novellas in it, why not?
Making Waves by Cathryn Fox & Jaci Burton. My "free" gift. Hmm
Body & Soul by Tawny Taylor. I liked the excerpts. One thing I like about EC is how many novellas they put together.
Echo in the Hall by Cricket Starr. Twist on Greek mythology. Cool!
To Trust a Wolf by Kate Steele. Maybe research for paranormal I'm working on? probably not. Just hot sex. LOL!
Undercover Mistress by Amethyst Ames. Liked the excerpt
Declassified: Dark Kisses by Sylvia Day
Brother In Arms: The Courage to Love by Samantha Kane. I know a ton of people love her. I'm going to check her out. Whee! :)
Violet Among The Roses by Cricket Starr....went ahead and bought the whole series. :)
Enchanted by Anna J. Evans. Liked the excerpt. Sounds entertaining. Yay!
Nemesis of the Garden by Cricket Starr
Dalakis Passion/Dalakis Embrace by N.J. Walters
And that was my order. Whee!
*head on desk*
You know, the thing I hate about being sick the most is the idea that you think you're getting better and then you just hit a plateau. That's where I'm at tonight. I felt pretty good yesterday. Wasn't coughing much. Felt relatively normal. Tonight? I've got a tickle I cannot get rid of. I've even used my inhaler twice to see if maybe that would help. Not! :(
I'm tired and am dreading calling in to work tomorrow, but there is no way I can work an 8 hour day on the phones. I'm not well yet! Sheesh! I'm so sick of being sick, yet I'm petrified that if I go back to work, I'll get something else and it'll just end up being a never ending sickness. Eek!
So, I'm feeling a bit sorry for myself. I think I'm going to change my sheets, make my bed, crawl into bed and hide.
I'm tired and am dreading calling in to work tomorrow, but there is no way I can work an 8 hour day on the phones. I'm not well yet! Sheesh! I'm so sick of being sick, yet I'm petrified that if I go back to work, I'll get something else and it'll just end up being a never ending sickness. Eek!
So, I'm feeling a bit sorry for myself. I think I'm going to change my sheets, make my bed, crawl into bed and hide.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Clean-Up & Other Thoughts
Even though we're nowhere near springtime, I always feel the need to change things around when a new year starts. 99% of the time, that's working on my blog. As of right now, I like the overall look, since it fits in with the paranormal I'm working on, but we shall see. I tend to change my mind. I'm not the most decisive person I know. LOL!
I have a Goodreads and a Shelfari account, but am hardly ever on there. For some reason decided to jump onto Goodreads and spent an hour or so removing all the books I'd added. I didn't like how it looked and wanted a more cohesive look. I've changed it a bit and like it. I think I'm going to go ahead and put a linky on my blog now that I've kind of got it how I want it. I've got a list of books to give away, so if anyone's interested in any of those books, please let me know. Otherwise, they're getting donated.
KB was talking on her blog the other day about dates from hell. Her story is cringeworthy just because of the idiocy shown by the guy she went out with. Her story made me think of a couple of blind dates from hell I went on when I was much younger. Excuse me while I bore you with them. :)
As I believe I've stated in the past, I didn't start dating until I was in my early twenties. I was definitely (and still am) a late bloomer and wasn't ready to start dating until then. Half the time I'm not even sure I was ready to date at that point. But, I digress.
I first got the brilliant idea to start on these stupid phone chat lines thru a friend of mine. It was a great time waster and I got to flirt with men without actually having to see them face-to-face. Yes, I'm that shy. In fact, that's how I met my first official boyfriend. :)
I started talking to this one guy (I'll call him Beaver) and we hit it off. We talked for a few days and he asked me to meet him at Lloyd Center for dinner and a movie. Since this was a nice public place, I said "sure" and met up with him there. Now, let me just say this. I've got some things that are a major turn-off to me. Doesn't matter how nice a guy is or how cute or whatever, but if he does any of these things, he's automatically off my list as a potential.
Anyhoodles, we went for food first. I wasn't hungry because I was really nervous, but he bought me a soda and got himself some food. And that's when it happened. Watching him eat was enough to turn me off food for a year. Open-mouth, smacking of the lips, the whole nine yards. I was this close to throwing up, but did my best to look anywhere but at his mouth. After he was done eating, I had to get out of there. I know, I probably sound superficial, but that was it for me. I got home and told my mom about it. I remember her saying "If there's something about him that drives you nuts on your first date, then it'll drive you insane if you stick around. It's best you left when you did."
I know, that story's not bad, but just to give you an idea.
I stepped back from the phone chat scene for awhile, trying to come up with things I was looking for. I still had no idea (lack of experience and all that), but I knew what I DIDN'T want. :)
Dated P, which was a good experience. After we broke up, I decided to try the chat thing again. Talked to a guy who seemed cool. He knew I liked video games, so he asked me if I would like to go to Wonderland with him. A cheap date and fun, so I said okay. We got to Wonderland, got our nickels and started playing. I thought we were having a good time, since we were chatting and laughing, but I guess not. He excused himself to go use the restroom while I got sidetracked playing Ski-Ball.
It wasn't until about a half an hour later that I realized I hadn't seen him for awhile. Looked around thinking he was playing a different game only to not be able to find him. I decided to glance out the window to see if his truck was still there, only to see that it wasn't. The guy had ditched me. Wonderland is waaaaaayyyyyy out on 82nd...close to Clackamas Town Center. Probably 10 miles from my house. It was cold, I had no money and I didn't drive. I had to walk all the way from Wonderland to 82nd and Powell. A nice bus driver took pity on me and gave me a free ride to my stop. I got home and told my mom what happened. I called the guy, but he wouldn't talk to me. I went psycho on his poor roommate and told him that it was no surprise that his roommate wasn't getting laid considering the fact that he didn't know how to treat a woman to save his life. *eye roll*
So, after that fiasco, I decided dating wasn't worth it. It was close to a year before I jumped back in...again. You'd think I would've learned my lesson. Ha!
Next guy: picked me up only to stop down two blocks away and ask me to get out of his car because I wasn't who he thought I was and he wanted me to go. Um yeah.
Worst one of all time though...and this was a doozy, was the guy who...well, I'll tell you the story.
This was right about the time Titanic came out. Yes, that lovely *eye roll* epic LONG movie. I'd been talking to this guy for awhile and he asked me if I wanted to go see. By that point I'd already seen it a couple of times but I said sure. *idiot* He met me down the street and I remember thinking as I watched him walk towards me "Please do NOT be him." Unfortunately, it was.
Now, I'm not the type of person who won't date someone just because they're a little hefty. I'm hefty. I can live with a little 'round the middle, but I cannot STAND to be lied to. Before we'd met he told me he was 6'5" and about 220. I was thinking Whoo-hoo! Um, no. More like 5'11" and 350. He was so big that when he got in the car, it went so low to the ground that the car would hardly move. I was so disgusted with him lying to me, at that point I should've called it off, but me being me (at that time anyway), since I'd said yes I was going to stick it out. Oh, if only I'd listened to my instincts.
My brother dropped us off at the theater and we found our seats. Sat down, the movie started playing and Mr. Octopus made his appearance. It started out with his hand resting on my back. I shrugged him off and gave him a dirty look. I wanted to kick him, but sitting down isn't necassarily the best way to do that. The hand came back. Started rubbing up and down my back. Shrugged him off again and told him to knock it off.
Yeah, this continued thru three hours! I even moved over three seats, but he kept following me. By the end of the movie I was so angry I was going to punch him. Common sense says I should've just left, but I wanted to watch the movie. Me moving should've been an obvious sign that I WAS NOT INTERESTED!!!!
After the movie (thank goodness) I went out to the main lobby where there were video games and such set up. I was trying to calm down before I went home, because I knew that if I went home in the state I was in, I would've told my dad, he would've hunted this idiot down and well, he wouldn't be alive anymore.
I was playing some game when JA (jack-ass) decided it'd be a brilliant idea to come up behind me, pin me against the game console and try to feel me up. He shoved his hands down the back of my pants and was rubbing his erection against my butt. I completely, 100% totally lost it at that moment, figured out how to turn and kneed him so hard between the legs that I'm amazed he was ever able to find himself ever again. I hit him so hard that his eyes rolled back in his head and he collapsed to the ground.
The ushers had seen the whole thing and were coming to rescue me, but after my little maneuver they ended up clapping instead. I stormed out there and walked all the way home. He tried calling me that night and I ignored him.
I can't belive there are so many boys like him out there. And people wonder why I and KB are still single. Hmmm...I wonder. *eye roll*
I have a Goodreads and a Shelfari account, but am hardly ever on there. For some reason decided to jump onto Goodreads and spent an hour or so removing all the books I'd added. I didn't like how it looked and wanted a more cohesive look. I've changed it a bit and like it. I think I'm going to go ahead and put a linky on my blog now that I've kind of got it how I want it. I've got a list of books to give away, so if anyone's interested in any of those books, please let me know. Otherwise, they're getting donated.
KB was talking on her blog the other day about dates from hell. Her story is cringeworthy just because of the idiocy shown by the guy she went out with. Her story made me think of a couple of blind dates from hell I went on when I was much younger. Excuse me while I bore you with them. :)
As I believe I've stated in the past, I didn't start dating until I was in my early twenties. I was definitely (and still am) a late bloomer and wasn't ready to start dating until then. Half the time I'm not even sure I was ready to date at that point. But, I digress.
I first got the brilliant idea to start on these stupid phone chat lines thru a friend of mine. It was a great time waster and I got to flirt with men without actually having to see them face-to-face. Yes, I'm that shy. In fact, that's how I met my first official boyfriend. :)
I started talking to this one guy (I'll call him Beaver) and we hit it off. We talked for a few days and he asked me to meet him at Lloyd Center for dinner and a movie. Since this was a nice public place, I said "sure" and met up with him there. Now, let me just say this. I've got some things that are a major turn-off to me. Doesn't matter how nice a guy is or how cute or whatever, but if he does any of these things, he's automatically off my list as a potential.
Anyhoodles, we went for food first. I wasn't hungry because I was really nervous, but he bought me a soda and got himself some food. And that's when it happened. Watching him eat was enough to turn me off food for a year. Open-mouth, smacking of the lips, the whole nine yards. I was this close to throwing up, but did my best to look anywhere but at his mouth. After he was done eating, I had to get out of there. I know, I probably sound superficial, but that was it for me. I got home and told my mom about it. I remember her saying "If there's something about him that drives you nuts on your first date, then it'll drive you insane if you stick around. It's best you left when you did."
I know, that story's not bad, but just to give you an idea.
I stepped back from the phone chat scene for awhile, trying to come up with things I was looking for. I still had no idea (lack of experience and all that), but I knew what I DIDN'T want. :)
Dated P, which was a good experience. After we broke up, I decided to try the chat thing again. Talked to a guy who seemed cool. He knew I liked video games, so he asked me if I would like to go to Wonderland with him. A cheap date and fun, so I said okay. We got to Wonderland, got our nickels and started playing. I thought we were having a good time, since we were chatting and laughing, but I guess not. He excused himself to go use the restroom while I got sidetracked playing Ski-Ball.
It wasn't until about a half an hour later that I realized I hadn't seen him for awhile. Looked around thinking he was playing a different game only to not be able to find him. I decided to glance out the window to see if his truck was still there, only to see that it wasn't. The guy had ditched me. Wonderland is waaaaaayyyyyy out on 82nd...close to Clackamas Town Center. Probably 10 miles from my house. It was cold, I had no money and I didn't drive. I had to walk all the way from Wonderland to 82nd and Powell. A nice bus driver took pity on me and gave me a free ride to my stop. I got home and told my mom what happened. I called the guy, but he wouldn't talk to me. I went psycho on his poor roommate and told him that it was no surprise that his roommate wasn't getting laid considering the fact that he didn't know how to treat a woman to save his life. *eye roll*
So, after that fiasco, I decided dating wasn't worth it. It was close to a year before I jumped back in...again. You'd think I would've learned my lesson. Ha!
Next guy: picked me up only to stop down two blocks away and ask me to get out of his car because I wasn't who he thought I was and he wanted me to go. Um yeah.
Worst one of all time though...and this was a doozy, was the guy who...well, I'll tell you the story.
This was right about the time Titanic came out. Yes, that lovely *eye roll* epic LONG movie. I'd been talking to this guy for awhile and he asked me if I wanted to go see. By that point I'd already seen it a couple of times but I said sure. *idiot* He met me down the street and I remember thinking as I watched him walk towards me "Please do NOT be him." Unfortunately, it was.
Now, I'm not the type of person who won't date someone just because they're a little hefty. I'm hefty. I can live with a little 'round the middle, but I cannot STAND to be lied to. Before we'd met he told me he was 6'5" and about 220. I was thinking Whoo-hoo! Um, no. More like 5'11" and 350. He was so big that when he got in the car, it went so low to the ground that the car would hardly move. I was so disgusted with him lying to me, at that point I should've called it off, but me being me (at that time anyway), since I'd said yes I was going to stick it out. Oh, if only I'd listened to my instincts.
My brother dropped us off at the theater and we found our seats. Sat down, the movie started playing and Mr. Octopus made his appearance. It started out with his hand resting on my back. I shrugged him off and gave him a dirty look. I wanted to kick him, but sitting down isn't necassarily the best way to do that. The hand came back. Started rubbing up and down my back. Shrugged him off again and told him to knock it off.
Yeah, this continued thru three hours! I even moved over three seats, but he kept following me. By the end of the movie I was so angry I was going to punch him. Common sense says I should've just left, but I wanted to watch the movie. Me moving should've been an obvious sign that I WAS NOT INTERESTED!!!!
After the movie (thank goodness) I went out to the main lobby where there were video games and such set up. I was trying to calm down before I went home, because I knew that if I went home in the state I was in, I would've told my dad, he would've hunted this idiot down and well, he wouldn't be alive anymore.
I was playing some game when JA (jack-ass) decided it'd be a brilliant idea to come up behind me, pin me against the game console and try to feel me up. He shoved his hands down the back of my pants and was rubbing his erection against my butt. I completely, 100% totally lost it at that moment, figured out how to turn and kneed him so hard between the legs that I'm amazed he was ever able to find himself ever again. I hit him so hard that his eyes rolled back in his head and he collapsed to the ground.
The ushers had seen the whole thing and were coming to rescue me, but after my little maneuver they ended up clapping instead. I stormed out there and walked all the way home. He tried calling me that night and I ignored him.
I can't belive there are so many boys like him out there. And people wonder why I and KB are still single. Hmmm...I wonder. *eye roll*
*cough* *cough*
Okay, so I'm not doing as much of that as I was, but I'm still nowhere near 100%. I've still yet to have a night of uninterrupted sleep and I'm exhausted. My body aches, my brain is fried and I'm afraid I'm about to lose my mind. *sigh* And I'm supposed to go back to work on Tuesday?!? Ha! And my throat hurts too. Joy. :~S
Spent most of my afternoon vegging in my dad's massage/vibrating chair. It did wonders on my lower back. Looked out the window about 3:30ish to see it was snowing...again. And when I went out into the kitchen a few hours ago? Snow is all over the place. Argh! I never thought I'd say this, but I'm heartily sick of snow. *sigh*
Um, any good news? Lessee...I reread some books tonight. The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn. I love this book. Also, reread a couple of Lisa Kleypas's books. I *heart* her. If I could write like that...well, I would. LOL!
I have to take my meds soon. Ugh! My antibiotic is huge! I jokingly told my dad it's like a horsepill. Taking it is an adventure, let me tell ya. The inhalers are odd. One of them I'm used to from my asthma days as a teen, but the other one. It's a really, really strong steroid. The pharmacist told me that after I did my two inhales I had to wash my mouth out immediately and not to swallow any of it. I guess it's not good for my insides. Ick!
I'm so very tired. I haven't had a full night's sleep in over a week. I'd just love to SLEEP! Sheesh!
Anywhoodles, enough whining. I'm sorry I'm such a grump these last few entries. I think I've finally reached my quota for illness and overall bad juju. I'm thinking I need some good karma or something. *sigh*
Spent most of my afternoon vegging in my dad's massage/vibrating chair. It did wonders on my lower back. Looked out the window about 3:30ish to see it was snowing...again. And when I went out into the kitchen a few hours ago? Snow is all over the place. Argh! I never thought I'd say this, but I'm heartily sick of snow. *sigh*
Um, any good news? Lessee...I reread some books tonight. The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn. I love this book. Also, reread a couple of Lisa Kleypas's books. I *heart* her. If I could write like that...well, I would. LOL!
I have to take my meds soon. Ugh! My antibiotic is huge! I jokingly told my dad it's like a horsepill. Taking it is an adventure, let me tell ya. The inhalers are odd. One of them I'm used to from my asthma days as a teen, but the other one. It's a really, really strong steroid. The pharmacist told me that after I did my two inhales I had to wash my mouth out immediately and not to swallow any of it. I guess it's not good for my insides. Ick!
I'm so very tired. I haven't had a full night's sleep in over a week. I'd just love to SLEEP! Sheesh!
Anywhoodles, enough whining. I'm sorry I'm such a grump these last few entries. I think I've finally reached my quota for illness and overall bad juju. I'm thinking I need some good karma or something. *sigh*
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Well, I'm Alive
I think. After going to the doctor's on Friday and getting loaded down with a ton of prescriptions, I started medicating myself Friday night. Last night I was finally able to sleep on my side (which is usually how I sleep). However, the side effects of the medication are really sucking big time. Insomnia, restlessness, constipation, etc. etc. I know, the drugs are there to help a person feel better and they do, but why on earth do the side effects have to suck so much??????
Aw well, I'm getting better, which is all that matters. I was excused from work thru yesterday and don't have to go back until Tuesday. I'm hoping by then I'll feel somewhat human. If I still feel completely craptastic tomorrow, I'm calling my doctor and asking for an extension to my time off. I haven't talked since Friday, so I don't know how that's going to work. Hmm...
As stuffy as my head has been, it's been pretty hard for me to concentrate. I'm so tired and just want to sleep, but haven't been able to sleep because I'm up coughing so much. Last night I finally slept, but my stomach hurt which kept waking me up. Basically, I've come to the conclusion that I'm falling apart. *sigh*
My grandma's 80th birthday is tomorrow and today they're having a dinner over at one of my aunts. I obviously didn't go, but I told my mom to bring me back some food. :) I still don't have much of an appetite, not that I'm complaining.
I was able to do a read for a friend and enjoyed that. I also read Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian. I know, I mentioned that already. See, brain is pretty fried. Mostly been watching the same movies over and over and over again.
Would love to get out of the house for awhile, not connected to work in any way, shape or form. I'd love to hang out with some friends or DO something! I've basically been stuck at home (except for work) for almost a month. It's enough to drive a saint mad and I'm definitely no saint. *sigh*
I wish my brain was working. I could be working on my book and doing something productive, but when I sat down and opened the file last night, it all read like gibberish to me. Nobody should try to write when they're brain dead. It's just not condusive to good writing. LOL!
Well, I'm off. Going to go check Twitter and Facebook and then it's off to sit in my dad's massage chair. I tweaked my back coughing and this thing is really helping those muscles to relax. Ciao for now!
And happy birthday to my friends who've had or will have a birthday in the next few days. I'm sorry I've been AWOL for so long. *sniffle*
Aw well, I'm getting better, which is all that matters. I was excused from work thru yesterday and don't have to go back until Tuesday. I'm hoping by then I'll feel somewhat human. If I still feel completely craptastic tomorrow, I'm calling my doctor and asking for an extension to my time off. I haven't talked since Friday, so I don't know how that's going to work. Hmm...
As stuffy as my head has been, it's been pretty hard for me to concentrate. I'm so tired and just want to sleep, but haven't been able to sleep because I'm up coughing so much. Last night I finally slept, but my stomach hurt which kept waking me up. Basically, I've come to the conclusion that I'm falling apart. *sigh*
My grandma's 80th birthday is tomorrow and today they're having a dinner over at one of my aunts. I obviously didn't go, but I told my mom to bring me back some food. :) I still don't have much of an appetite, not that I'm complaining.
I was able to do a read for a friend and enjoyed that. I also read Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian. I know, I mentioned that already. See, brain is pretty fried. Mostly been watching the same movies over and over and over again.
Would love to get out of the house for awhile, not connected to work in any way, shape or form. I'd love to hang out with some friends or DO something! I've basically been stuck at home (except for work) for almost a month. It's enough to drive a saint mad and I'm definitely no saint. *sigh*
I wish my brain was working. I could be working on my book and doing something productive, but when I sat down and opened the file last night, it all read like gibberish to me. Nobody should try to write when they're brain dead. It's just not condusive to good writing. LOL!
Well, I'm off. Going to go check Twitter and Facebook and then it's off to sit in my dad's massage chair. I tweaked my back coughing and this thing is really helping those muscles to relax. Ciao for now!
And happy birthday to my friends who've had or will have a birthday in the next few days. I'm sorry I've been AWOL for so long. *sniffle*
Friday, January 2, 2009
One Resolution Broken
Yep, already. Spent my afternoon at the doctor's office. I have asthmatic bronchitis. I'm now on 2 inhalers, a steroid and an antibiotic. Here's hoping it'll actually do me some good. *sigh* I got the okay not to go into work tomorrow, so I'm hoping I will be able to sleep in. I think in the last three days I've slept maybe 8 hours? Coughing wakes me up and it's almost impossible to get back to sleep. I've learned though. My pillows are piled high so I'll sleep at an angle instead of flat on my back. I've got my inhaler sitting right next to me and enough tissue to...well, it's sad, really.
I'm just thankful I recently got paid or I would've been in deep trouble. Even with my medical insurance, my prescriptions cost me $69.09. Ugh! The pharmacist said "Well, you don't have to get all of them." To which I just gave him a look. The doctor was a bit concerned because my heart rate was pretty high, but each time they checked it, it was right after I had just finished one of my big coughing fits. I'm also still horribly short of breath. Stupid asthma. And the asthma doesn't bother me unless I'm sick. It's a big, fat, annoying, argh thing for me.
When I was a preteen and even into my teen years, I was a true asthmatic. I lived with an inhaler and everything. *sigh* I wish those days were behind me, but it looks like they're not. Sucks!
I did get to read and finish Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian. This book had a lot of major twists and turns that were quite unexpected. She definitely upped the ante when it comes to the fight between the Order and the baddies.
As for Nikolai and Renata? Eh...could've been better. Definitely could've been worse.
I hope when I finish my book that my readers will like both my hero and heroine. I seem to be one of those writers that tries to make BOTH of them fleshed out. Too many times you'll get a three-dimensional hero, but a one-dimensional heroine or vice versa. It gets really old after awhile.
I had plans to take a friend of mine out for dinner tomorrow, but obviously with the way I'm feeling, that fell through. She's leaving for school on Monday and won't be back for months. Makes me very sad. *sniffle*
I got some fundage from my grandma for Christmas. I want to buy something fun for myself, but have no idea what to buy. Any suggestions? :) 'Tis $50.
And now I'm off. I'm really wiped out. I'm hoping I'll sleep tonight. Wish me luck. Ciao!
I'm just thankful I recently got paid or I would've been in deep trouble. Even with my medical insurance, my prescriptions cost me $69.09. Ugh! The pharmacist said "Well, you don't have to get all of them." To which I just gave him a look. The doctor was a bit concerned because my heart rate was pretty high, but each time they checked it, it was right after I had just finished one of my big coughing fits. I'm also still horribly short of breath. Stupid asthma. And the asthma doesn't bother me unless I'm sick. It's a big, fat, annoying, argh thing for me.
When I was a preteen and even into my teen years, I was a true asthmatic. I lived with an inhaler and everything. *sigh* I wish those days were behind me, but it looks like they're not. Sucks!
I did get to read and finish Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian. This book had a lot of major twists and turns that were quite unexpected. She definitely upped the ante when it comes to the fight between the Order and the baddies.
As for Nikolai and Renata? Eh...could've been better. Definitely could've been worse.
I hope when I finish my book that my readers will like both my hero and heroine. I seem to be one of those writers that tries to make BOTH of them fleshed out. Too many times you'll get a three-dimensional hero, but a one-dimensional heroine or vice versa. It gets really old after awhile.
I had plans to take a friend of mine out for dinner tomorrow, but obviously with the way I'm feeling, that fell through. She's leaving for school on Monday and won't be back for months. Makes me very sad. *sniffle*
I got some fundage from my grandma for Christmas. I want to buy something fun for myself, but have no idea what to buy. Any suggestions? :) 'Tis $50.
And now I'm off. I'm really wiped out. I'm hoping I'll sleep tonight. Wish me luck. Ciao!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year
Eep! It's hard for me to believe it is now, officially, 2009. I have to say that 2008 was definitely a year I won't forget. There was a lot of negative for this past year. A LOT. But, instead of focusing on that, I plan on focusing on the new year and the good things I expect. Here's hoping! (imaginary toast).
So, I'm not a big believer in resolutions, mostly because I can never carry them out. I usually break mine within the first week of the new year. Instead, I'm going to talk about things I hope to see in 2009. I think that's more optimistic anyway. :)
I would like to stay healthy. The end of 2008 has seen me constantly sick. I went from some strange flu bug to a horrible cold I can't shake. No more icky sickness thank you!
I am going to finish my book. It may not get out to a publisher in 2009, but by the end of the year I will have finished a manuscript. I'm not blowing smoke up my butt either. (Tracy, I'm looking at you to kick my butt if I don't. he-he)
I would like to do some fun things this year, like travel! I've never been able to go ANYWHERE and would dearly love to go away for awhile. Anyone have a place I can sleep? :)
To continue working. I dunno if where I'm at right now is the best place for me, since I seem to be stagnating. However, due to the economy and all that gloom and doom, I might just have to suck it up for the time being. I'm good at my job and I & my boss know it. Let's see what happens.
I will continue to broaden my horizons reading-wise. I started doing that in 2008 and came across some truly amazing authors that I might've missed.
I will continue on in my search of...me. I'm still not 100% sure just who that is, but I'm all about self-discovery.
And last, but certainly not least, I will continue to cultivate and expand on friendships both old and new.
I'm going to be working on a 2008 retrospective over on G&BB. I hope you'll hop over there and see. It's not done yet...but it will be probably later on today.
I wish you all a very Happy New Year. Thank you to all of my friends out there for being such awesome people. This is going to sound really trite, but, well, I love you guys. :)
So, I'm not a big believer in resolutions, mostly because I can never carry them out. I usually break mine within the first week of the new year. Instead, I'm going to talk about things I hope to see in 2009. I think that's more optimistic anyway. :)
I would like to stay healthy. The end of 2008 has seen me constantly sick. I went from some strange flu bug to a horrible cold I can't shake. No more icky sickness thank you!
I am going to finish my book. It may not get out to a publisher in 2009, but by the end of the year I will have finished a manuscript. I'm not blowing smoke up my butt either. (Tracy, I'm looking at you to kick my butt if I don't. he-he)
I would like to do some fun things this year, like travel! I've never been able to go ANYWHERE and would dearly love to go away for awhile. Anyone have a place I can sleep? :)
To continue working. I dunno if where I'm at right now is the best place for me, since I seem to be stagnating. However, due to the economy and all that gloom and doom, I might just have to suck it up for the time being. I'm good at my job and I & my boss know it. Let's see what happens.
I will continue to broaden my horizons reading-wise. I started doing that in 2008 and came across some truly amazing authors that I might've missed.
I will continue on in my search of...me. I'm still not 100% sure just who that is, but I'm all about self-discovery.
And last, but certainly not least, I will continue to cultivate and expand on friendships both old and new.
I'm going to be working on a 2008 retrospective over on G&BB. I hope you'll hop over there and see. It's not done yet...but it will be probably later on today.
I wish you all a very Happy New Year. Thank you to all of my friends out there for being such awesome people. This is going to sound really trite, but, well, I love you guys. :)
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