Quote du Jour:
“Kids these days. They just don’t get scared like they used to.”
–Mr. Waternoose, Monsters, Inc.

What a pathetic writing day yesterday was. Just barely 1500 words on the WIP. And a sucky 1500 words at that. Managed about two pages on the current issue 117 of the adventure serial. Sucky progress there too.

Suppose I could blame it on the weather. Here’s the forecast for the next few days:

Today: 102
Thursday: 102
Friday: 101
Saturday: 100
Sunday: 100

So. Hoo-ray on that. Oh, and no rain in sight.

It’s like we live in the desert. All the rain goes AROUND our house. There were a few thunderstorms last night, but they were all to the north of us. However, the thunder and lightning was enough to disturb my son. Every time the thunder crashed, he’d come running. I ended up tucking him back in bed, laying down with him until he went to sleep. (And he announced the thunder was going to wake up the sun… hehe)

I watched him sleep until I started to doze off. When I realized my rear was hanging off the edge of his bed, it was time to get up.

He has the most angelic face when he sleeps, too. But I guess most kids do. He was right crabby when he got up this morning, destroying that “he’s so sweet” mental image. :plain:

Anyhoo.. Watered the yard last night. DS helped me. He turned it off and on when I got the sprinkler situated where I wanted it. I’d swear it makes the house cooler just watering around the perimeter.

I finally received my BMWFilms.Com DVD in the mail. WOO! They are five minute films featuring one of BMW’s cars. I had seen a few of them on their website, but was dying to see the rest of them (staring Clive Owen as the driver – YUM). So I popped in the DVD last night, thinking it’d be an okay thing to watch with my son up and around. Not much violence. They aren’t rated because they were on the Internet, and it was about a bunch of car chases. Or so I thought.

So, one of the films was about a little boy from Tibet, picked up by the driver (Clive.. MmMm). A car chase ensues and when the driver drops the boy off at a house, the bad guy takes the kid to the back and starts to inject him with some poison. He used this REALLY BIG syringe. Of course, the driver saves the little boy before anything bad happens.

But as this is going on, my son literally FREAKED OUT and starting shouting for me to turn it off. We had to have the talk about how movies and shows are just pretend and it’s not real. Then I showed him the making of and he calmed down. But I still felt like a bad parent. :crazy:

Going to the gym tonight. I have my bag in my car and my book. I’m going to be a good girl and go workout, even though I’ve shirked the workout for about a week now.

Just something I’m playing around with. (more…)

Quote du Jour:
I’m in the zone today, Sullivan. I’m gonna do some serious scaring, putting up some big numbers.
–Randall, Monsters, Inc.

Whew. 4000 words yesterday on the new WIP. SWEEET. Nada on the serial. Bad. But still only FOUR MORE issues and then I’m done. Somehow, though, I’m not as happy about finishing this one as I was the other one. I feel a lot of sadness there because I’m so fond of Skye and Dane. I will miss them when I’m done.

Think after I finish this current WIP, I’ll try to finish up the medieval and THEN work on a novella starring Skye and Dane.

Got an email from my high school friend. It seems that my high school band is getting together for a band reunion – and everyone who was ever in the band from the opening of the school in the early 1970s is invited. It’s in October and I think I’d like to go! Sounds like fun. So… I am so there, J!

Also in October is my chapter retreat. I’ve already requested the Friday off from work and I am SOOOO looking forward to spending three days with my friends/writers. It’s going to be GREAT. My famous chocolate cheesecake has been requested as a menu item. So I am definitely making that.

AND in October, I’m looking forward to that cup of coffee at Starbucks with You Know Who You Are.

October… It has to be hands down my favorite month of the year. The weather is starting to get cooler. There’s a nice crispness to the air. There are no more 100 degree days. Halloween is just around the corner. Ahhh…yes… I love October.

Ever just feel like you need a mental health day? I think I’m going to take one soon. DH is off the Friday before Labor Day weekend, so I’m thinking I might take that day off too. That way we can have a four day weekend together thereby ensuring I will be stark raving mad by Tuesday and ready to get back to the office.
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And no 10 Things today. Just couldn’t get my brain to think about it.

Quote du Jour:
“When you come in on Monday, and you’re not feelin’ real well, does anyone ever say to you, ‘Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays’?”
–Peter, Office Space

It’s a well known fact that I hate Mondays. I despise Mondays. Since I can’t stand the beginning of the week, I thought it only fitting to do 10 Things I hate. See below.

I didn’t want to get out of my nice comfy bed this morning. Those 350 thread count sheets are the bomb. Who knew they would be so great?

DH’s alarm went off at 5 am and shortly after that DS woke up needing to go potty. I will be so glad when he figures out how to do that on his own. Of course, he didn’t go back to sleep right away and heard his daddy leave. Which meant he went to wailing because he didn’t want him to go. So I ended up letting him climb in bed with me.
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Jumping on the movie bandwagon here. CeCe stole it from Shannon who got it from… you get the idea.

AFI’s Top 100 Movies - bold the ones you’ve seen. Here are mine: (more…)

What is it about driving an hour in 100 degree heat that makes you so darn tired? Had to drive across town for a baby shower yesterday. It was a lot of fun. I’ve never been to a shower where the hosts give away presents. And nice ones! The guest of honor’s sister made candles for everyone AND the cake. It was adorable. And it was in this little tea room in the back of an antique shop. We played baby bingo and I won a $5 gift card to Bath & Body Works. :thumbsup:

What is it about tea rooms that they are so HOT inside? I thought I was going to die of the heat. Spent three hours there, had a nice Caesar salad, and then headed home (another hour in the car). Shortly after arriving, we went to Putt Putt where my son got to ride go karts for the first time. Forgot the camera. Sweated like a pig. Am beginning to despise Texas. Am thinking of moving to Canada. Or Alaska.

By the time we hit the house at 10 pm last night, I was exhausted. And I stank. There’s something about a nice hot shower after a long day like that…ahhh… crashed hard.

We bought some 350 thread count sheets. They’re in the washer right now and I can’t wait to get them on the bed. WOO! These are the nicest sheets I’ve ever bought. They were on sale and I got them for half price. Exciting. :wigglebrow:

And, just when you thought it was safe to diet, Starbucks has their own brand of ice cream out. Now, how the bloody hell was I to resist that? Java Chip is waiting for me in the freezer. Calling my name. Must…be…strong.

‘Course, you know I’ll be having some of that after dinner tonight. MmMmM… I can’t wait.

Friend and colleague, Devon, challenged bloggers to follow the old Victorian tradition of leaving a calling card 21st Century style - leave a note on a blog. So I’m posting my five blog-finds here.

Nickerblog - an interesting blog written by a guy who works in television on both sides of the camera.

The Woman Who Also Writes - another writer whom I found I really enjoy reading.

My Bountiful Life - writen by a hockey mom. How could I pass this one up?

Turning 30 and a Half - humorous blog by a Canadian, eh.

Wired Writer - another fellow writer. I always enjoy reading about other writers, what they’re up to, how they cope, their creativity, etc.

Found all these links via Ink In My Coffee. Thanks, Devon, for the great idea!
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Quote du Jour:
“Cake! Everybody loves cake!”
–Donkey, Shrek

I’d like to take this moment to recognize a few folks. If you get a chance, please check out the links provided. Maybe buy a book or two. ‘K? (more…)

From the new novel, the contemporary.
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What can I say. I’m forgetful lately! Maybe I need more coffee. :coffee:

Check out BK Birch’s newest story over at WildChild: Strange Fruit, Part II.

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