31 January 2016

Another relatively quiet day, somewhat dull. So look back to yesterday's good things—today's are the same.

30 January 2016

1. Time to myself for writing.

. . .

It was a good day. But also kind of a boring one. So it's sometimes hard to find/think of positive things . . . Sometimes I have to get very basic. 1. I'm healthy. 2. My needs are met. 3. I have a loving family.

I really want amazing, wonderful things to happen. But it's all relative, isn't it? The things I take for granted (above) are things some people pray for every day. So maybe it wasn't an exciting day. And maybe nothing amazing happened. But it was a good day. Because of those three things and so many more.

29 January 2016


  1. Scott home from his trip.
  2. Thai food.
  3. Lots and lots of walking.

28 January 2016


  1. Writers group.
  2. My son found his glasses.
  3. Almost Friday.

27 January 2016


  1. Dance party with the kids = cardio + fun.
  2. Bangers, beans & mash (one of the only things I can actually cook).
  3. Reading Good Omens with my 10-year-old and remembering how much I enjoy that book.

26 January 2016


  1. Two review requests for Peter.
  2. Another no-laundry day.
  3. Bath bomb.

25 January 2016


  1. Fun dinner out with my two little ones.
  2. New jeans.
  3. Finally getting to watch X-Files premiere.

23 January 2016


  1. I'm halfway to getting 10 reviews for Peter on Amazon. That's sort of the magic number as many outlets require the book have at least 10 reviews before they'll feature it.
  2. Friends who support me and help me when I have to make hard decisions.
  3. So. Many. Rainbows.

21 January 2016


  1. Salon night! And I made up a new nail color that is awesome (and they named it after me)!
  2. My day of no laundry. (I get one a week.)
  3. More nice reviews for Peter.

20 January 2016


  1. A walk without rain.
  2. Fun stuff in the mail.
  3. Daughter lost a tooth.

19 January 2016


  1. A bit more progress on rewrites.
  2. Not having to drive anywhere.
  3. Not having to do the evening routine with the kids.

18 January 2016


  1. Quiet time.
  2. Progress with my revisions.
  3. Two nice reviews for Peter.

17 January 2016

16 January 2016

1. Good Mexican food.
2. . . .
3. . . .

I know I'm supposed to find three good things no matter how small, but there just wasn't a whole lot going on. It was a pretty boring day. It's actually been a pretty boring week, my book release notwithstanding. Hmm.

15 January 2016

MY BOOK WAS RELEASED!!!

Do I really need two other good things?

Okay, well, I got in an extra long walk because it was the nicest weather we'd had in a while, and also we had Chinese food for dinner.

But did I mention MY BOOK WAS RELEASED? Go get it here.

14 January 2016


  1. School open despite not having water. (Thank goodness for the District mobilizing so quickly to get facilities in place for everyone.)
  2. McDonald's. Not a healthy choice, but I need a treat now and then.
  3. Being featured on The Story Reading Ape.

12 January 2016


  1. Time with friends.
  2. Getting stuff done.
  3. Slightly warmer weather.

11 January 2016


  1. House to myself for the morning!
  2. Progress on my WIP.
  3. Halfway to my weight goal (trying to lose the 5 lbs I gained over the holidays).

10 January 2016


  1. Cheese. Like, really good cheese.
  2. Ricky Gervais. I think he's brilliant.
  3. Bath bombs.

08 January 2016


  1. Finishing Making a Murderer.
  2. Progress with my WIP.
  3. Friday, I guess.

07 January 2016


  1. Plans cancelled unexpectedly means not having to put gas in the car.
  2. Cooking with a Crock Pot.
  3. Hot fudge sundae.

06 January 2016


  1. Starting to lose the holiday weight.
  2. Short and painless orthodontist appointment.
  3. Cookies 'n' cream shake. (There goes the weight . . .)

05 January 2016


  1. Nothing on my schedule!
  2. Finally getting back to writing!
  3. Meatloaf. And mash.

04 January 2016


  1. Kids returning to school.
  2. Getting back to my morning walks.
  3. Bagels from New York.

02 January 2016


  1. Habit Burger.
  2. A productive trip to the mall.
  3. Discovering Making a Murderer on Netflix.

01 January 2016


  1. My 10-year-old son came in third in his age bracket in a 5k.
  2. Annual New Year's walk.
  3. New Sherlock.