Happy Turkey Day to all my U.S. friends!
Today is family day. And my diet plans are in jeopardy. We were just informed that there is a huge buffet at my parents' house this year. MMMMMMMMM...........
Tomorrow I will be one of those crazy people who get up at the crack of dawn to catch a good deal. On the upside, I'm almost finished shopping, so it's fun to stand back and watch everyone else go crazy. If you're like me and love to people-watch, you know this is the best time of year to observe. You have those individuals who are all about spreading good cheer, and then the others who are all about getting that last toy. Some mighty interesting characters have been created during these times, lol.
Actually, it's more about the "sisterhood". Every year the girls get together, have our grown-up pajama party to gab and eat and look over the ads. There's even been a facial or pedicure thrown in. Everyone settles down about midnight, so I'm hoping to write for at least an hour before crashing in the chair for a few hours. We'll get up, grab a granola bar or something, then head out the door. Shop. Snack. Shop. Shop. Snack. Shop. Shop. Eat brunch! I can't begin to tell you how many times this annual tradition has helped us keep our sanity through job tribulations, marital issues, children's angst and more. The sisterhood rules!
Sunday we'll enjoy a second feast--told you my diet was in trouble--with my dh's family.
I wish everyone a happy holiday. Enjoy your loved ones (related or not) and take a bite of pumpkin pie for me!
HUGS!
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Thursday, November 23, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
A Little Magic
It appears my new tiara is working some magic!
I have managed to get down 5,593 words so far this week and it's only Tuesday morning. I've surpassed my weekly goal and now have 21 new pages of work.
I think I'll up the ante another 5,000 words this week.
Wish me luck. For now I'm off to begin decorating for the holidays and read some of my new book! I'll have to let you know about it soon.
Thanks again, Kathryn!
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I have managed to get down 5,593 words so far this week and it's only Tuesday morning. I've surpassed my weekly goal and now have 21 new pages of work.
I think I'll up the ante another 5,000 words this week.
Wish me luck. For now I'm off to begin decorating for the holidays and read some of my new book! I'll have to let you know about it soon.
Thanks again, Kathryn!
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Monday, November 20, 2006
Five Things about Me...
Well, it seems everything comes with a price, lol. Word Trix tagged me back to share five interesting things about myself that people don't already know.
Hmmm...this could be good or bad...here goes:
1) I once repelled out a two-story window using sheets tied to a bed leg. Yes, it worked; however, it was so dark that I misjudged the distance and let go too early (about five feet instead of two). I have since repelled off cliffs, but didn't know what I was doing that first time so I clung to the linens for dear life. Good experience for writing. I know how it feels, haha.
2) Famous people (non-romance novelists) I have met include Lee Greenwood and Sammy Davis Jr. And yes, Mr. Davis said, "Baby," when he talked to me. It was a fun moment.
3) I brought a wheeled Samonsonite, a box of Hershey chocolates and a butane curling iron to a survival weekend. Survived spending the night under a little cliff in 0-degree weather (it was February 1st).
4) I laugh when I'm nervous.
and finally....
5) I absolutely love to bake--cookies, cakes, and pies--but I do not care to eat sweets. Go figure!
Tagging Cindy--dish with us!
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Hmmm...this could be good or bad...here goes:
1) I once repelled out a two-story window using sheets tied to a bed leg. Yes, it worked; however, it was so dark that I misjudged the distance and let go too early (about five feet instead of two). I have since repelled off cliffs, but didn't know what I was doing that first time so I clung to the linens for dear life. Good experience for writing. I know how it feels, haha.
2) Famous people (non-romance novelists) I have met include Lee Greenwood and Sammy Davis Jr. And yes, Mr. Davis said, "Baby," when he talked to me. It was a fun moment.
3) I brought a wheeled Samonsonite, a box of Hershey chocolates and a butane curling iron to a survival weekend. Survived spending the night under a little cliff in 0-degree weather (it was February 1st).
4) I laugh when I'm nervous.
and finally....
5) I absolutely love to bake--cookies, cakes, and pies--but I do not care to eat sweets. Go figure!
Tagging Cindy--dish with us!
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Big Week Ahead
Wow, can you believe that it is almost Thanksgiving here in the U.S.? Where has the year gone?
In the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holidays, it will be a tad more difficult to keep goals, but I must press on, so I'll be posting weekly goals here for accountability. Usually I write in chronological progression, beginning with the first page of the first chapter. Last week, I gave in to temptation sketched out scenes as they came to me, be it a moment alone with the hero, the ending or just a splash of punch on an evening gown. While I didn't meet my goals (shy of 1,000 words), it was so much fun I plan to do it again this week.
And soon I'll have a tiara to wear while I write! Yes, you heard me correctly, lol. I won a wonderful tiara and signed book by Kathryn Caskie on her guest blog day at Romance: By the Blog. Big thanks to Kathryn for such a wonderful time and to Michelle for having such a fun guest.
My goals this week are relatively simple. As we do not travel for Thanksgiving, I see no reason not to keep a minimum of 5,000 words for the week. More would be wonderful, but I figure 1,000 a day is a good goal for the next few weeks. Check back later this week and I might have a snippet for you to enjoy, in appreciation of your support.
On that note, I leave you to your dreams. May they always be sweet.
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In the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holidays, it will be a tad more difficult to keep goals, but I must press on, so I'll be posting weekly goals here for accountability. Usually I write in chronological progression, beginning with the first page of the first chapter. Last week, I gave in to temptation sketched out scenes as they came to me, be it a moment alone with the hero, the ending or just a splash of punch on an evening gown. While I didn't meet my goals (shy of 1,000 words), it was so much fun I plan to do it again this week.
And soon I'll have a tiara to wear while I write! Yes, you heard me correctly, lol. I won a wonderful tiara and signed book by Kathryn Caskie on her guest blog day at Romance: By the Blog. Big thanks to Kathryn for such a wonderful time and to Michelle for having such a fun guest.
My goals this week are relatively simple. As we do not travel for Thanksgiving, I see no reason not to keep a minimum of 5,000 words for the week. More would be wonderful, but I figure 1,000 a day is a good goal for the next few weeks. Check back later this week and I might have a snippet for you to enjoy, in appreciation of your support.
On that note, I leave you to your dreams. May they always be sweet.
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