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Writing Meme

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15 Things About Me and Writing; stolen from pbray (who posted it forever ago):

1) I listen to music as I write.

2) Drinks and snacks are essential.

3) I am very superstitious. I’ll tell people I’m working on something, but if I give details, the project seems to flop.

4) I’ve been writing since I was eleven.

5) A banana appears at least once in every book I write.

6) I write the best when I’m not supposed to be writing. For example, when I should be sleeping or cleaning the house.

7) My characters often keep me up at night.

8) I have to fall in love with my characters for the WIP to go past 25 pages.

9) I prefer writing at the computer or laptop.

10) I carry a yellow legal pad with me for taking notes.

11) Music inspires me greatly.

12) I’m still fighting the inner critic.

13) Book titles usually don’t come to me until I’m nearly finished writing the novel.

14) I like to keep a game at my disposal when I write–usually BeJeweled 2 or Boggle.

15) I feel like giving up at least once a day.

(Originally published at Anywhere Is…)

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Lots

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I had a really good birthday. 🙂 Work was crazy and busy, but there was a card on my desk signed by all of my co-workers. 🙂 When I got home, I relaxed a bit. I got phone calls from loads of cool people (Jen-Jen sang to me in Polish!), and really, I was amazed at how many people remembered me and went out of their way to wish me well.

This is what I got so far:

From Ivy (swankivy): little pillow that says “Faith” on it, cute fuzzy socks, and a mix CD
From Chris (zenosidal): $31 to Best Buy, $31 to Barnes and Noble, and Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
From Craig: Scene It? Disney Edition, The Fantastic 4 DVD
From Star (selfstyled): Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants DVD
From my in-laws: $20 to Best Buy

Aimzy said she got me something, so I’m eagerly awaiting that! 🙂 I also got cards from people. Chris bought me KFC for dinner YUMMY! 🙂

Kelle Belle (itskels) and I went to lunch at Friday’s yesterday and exchanged Christmas gifts. I love everything she gave me. $25 to Aeropostale (WOOHOO!), 2 really cute notebooks (that she made!), a blanket, and a little notepad, and a Bath and Body Works Wallflower. Lunch was fun–she is hilarious. The food was yummy, too. Good times, good times.

Wednesday was good too. Very busy, but okay. After work, I went to Heritage to work on my writing and I got a couple hundred words written, but most importantly, it’s starting to take shape and blossom which is very magical and amazing for me!

I ran into some old friends at church who have the CUTEST baby ever named Jeremy. Okay, first of all, I am very much in love with the name Jeremy. But this little boy was so sweet–ten months old, and happy! He gave me lots of kisses, and a hug too!

Life group was good tonight. It was at Craig’s. Nice, lively discussion, Olive Garden for dinner, and birthday cake and ice cream for me. They even sang to me!

Today, when I went into the church, someone was playing the guitar and singing. It was one of the middle school guys. I don’t know if he was rehearsing or just singing. As I set up my laptop, I started thinking of how amazing it is that I live in a country where someone can sit and sing about the Lord whenever the spirit moves him. How blessed am I? I can worship my God freely and not have to worry about being tortured or killed. That really did humble me for a bit. There are many places in the world that will kill someone who mentions the name Jesus. 🙁

As the Christmas holiday draws ever so close, excitement mounts. Anticipation is in the air, and for some, stress levels rise like whoa. Right now, I am very fortunate that I have no stress. I sing Christmas carols as I am driving (the ones by Harry Connick Jr are my favorites!). I think of how excited I am to be exchanging gifts, to give to my friends and family. I think of seeing people, of getting Aidan back, of writing, and I feel incredibly blessed. Most importantly, I think of the birth I’m celebrating–the birth of my Savior. I try to reflect on how it must have been–Jesus, sleeping in a manger. As Pastor Brian said Sunday–sleeping in something that animals eat out of–when later he’d become the “bread of life.” Definitely food for thought. 😉 (Sorry, I couldn’t resist)

I’m excited this year for the holidays. Aidan will be old enough to “get it” now and I hope he has a blast.

I stole this!

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A Few Random Lists

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Song Meme:

I’ve been tagged by jdcoleman02! 🙂

List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now. Post these instructions in your LJ along with your seven songs. Then tag seven other people to see what they’re listening to.
[[not in any order]]

1. Somebody Said Goodbye – Enya
2. The Longships – Enya
3. Heartbeat – Annie
4. The Quidditch World Cup – Patrick Doyle
5. Silver Bells – Harry Connick Jr
6. Rods and Cones – Blue Man Group
7. The Quest of Culwch – David Arkenstone

Not tagging anyone.

People I Really Miss:

1. Aimzy (verytruly)
2. Monica (bluemo84)

People I Still Need to Get Christmas Presents For:

1. Ivy (swankivy)
2. Kelle Belle (itskels)
3. Aimzy (verytruly)

Things I Need to do This Week:

1. WRITE
2. clean
3. Aidan’s laundry
4. put away my laundry
5. Christmas cards
6. pay cable bill

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LMAO! (Multimedia)

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You guys HAVE to see this (don’t tell Chris): CLICK | 15 megabyte download | BAHAHAH!!!!

Aidan’s been sick the past few days, but I just did that video and I think he’s doing just fine now, hmm?

I might have been listening to Christmas music already… don’t JUDGE!

So, I went to get money out of the ATM yesterday and got a HUGE error. I knew I’d just gotten paid, so I was curious as to what the deal was. Turned out the credit union had cancelled my card because someone was trying to spend $300 at Walmart on November 10th. I wasn’t in Walmart that day or anytime around that day. So WTF?

That’s scary shit, but I’m so glad the card was cancelled. 🙂 But now I have to wait on my new one, and I’ve been using a credit card in the meantime. So I’ll be paying it off as I go, because debt sucks.

I got Aidan some more presents today:

Little People Deluxe Christmas Story
Little People Lil’ Shepherds
Little People Families in Your Neighborhood

Sunday, I got him a little Blue Jackets hockey stick and some Finding Nemo pajamas.

I have every intention of opening the Little People Christmas stuff before Christmas. I mean, hello!! 🙂

And… here is my workspace at home. Where it all happens (if I’m not at my laptop, that is). Check it out, and do you see the Ampersand? Yeah, totally cool, right?


Word.

I need to eat. I’m hungry.

Who are your top 8 friends in myspace?
1. Star
2. Kelly
3. Bizzy
4. Dave
5. Megan
6. Helen
7. Amy
8. Jon

Are you in love with number 2?
No. She’s a very married girl. 🙂

Have you ever lied to number 4?
More than likely.

Do you know a secret about number 7?
Yup.

Describe the relationship between number 8 and number 5.
Church acquaintances.

What is the best thing about number 3?
She’s totally sweet and loads of fun.

What is the worst thing about number 1?
She lives too far away.

When was the last time you saw number 5?
I think–when we all went to the zoo together last last month.

Have you ever danced with number 3?
Oh yeah!

How long have you known number 4?
8 years, almost 9.

Have number 2 and number 7 ever dated?
Um…no.

Have you ever done drugs with number 1?
No.

Have you ever been in a fight with number 6?
No fights, although we have debated quite a bit in the past.

Do number 4 and number 2 like each other?
They don’t know each other.

Does number 8 have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
Last I heard, no.

Have you ever been a co-worker with number 7?
No. She lives too far away.

Have you ever wanted to punch number 5 in the face?
God, no.

Have you ever been on vacation with number 2?
No, but I met her while I was on vacation!

Has number 6 seen you naked?
o.O

So, that’s all. It’s after 10. I’ve been on this thing for nearly 3 hours and have not written a lick in anything. Oops. So, I must go. TTFN!

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Bittersweet & Then Some…(Pictures)

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I am gobsmacked that it’s already October. Absolutely gobsmacked. Agog as two gogs. Or maybe three.

Pretty soon the leaves will be changing. Peak is so pretty, until everything starts to fall off the trees.

Autumn is hard for me, just as much as it’s beautiful for me. It’s a gorgeous season. The perfect weather, the smells in the air. Sweaters and pumpkins and corn mazes and soups and chili. Campfires. Halloween. That brisk bite in the air. The crazy blue sky. The breathtaking sunrises and sunsets:

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