tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75175971716477714982024-02-19T22:53:40.860-08:003 Good Thingsmy daily gratitude blogMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.comBlogger1060125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-88007483144447633152018-12-01T22:21:00.000-08:002018-12-01T22:21:21.622-08:00A little bit of sadness today as my script did not advance in competition. If there's one thing I've learned about this particular screenplay it's that people either love or hate it, no middle ground. Still, I'd had hopes... And so this news was a bit of a downer way to begin the month.<br />
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BUT. I did get a day out with my daughter. We went to see <i>Cinderella</i>! I loved the Lesley Ann Warren teleplay when I was younger; a friend's older sister owned it on VHS (or had probably taped it off a movie channel or something). I would watch it over and over. It was so nice to see it live and with my daughter. And we were front row center.<br />
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So I will remind myself I have more to be grateful for than not. Health and a happy family. Shelter and food and clean water. More than many in the world. And maybe someday one of the handful of indie producer/directors who have shown interest in my script will finally make good on it. In the meantime, I will continue to focus on my books instead. I seem to get farther with those.Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-86412692780351483622018-11-30T18:01:00.000-08:002018-11-30T18:01:14.258-08:00Um... well...<br />
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<li>My books are doing fairly well.</li>
<li>I'm still working away on my WIP and my editing job.</li>
<li>And today I had the fun spending time in the school library with the third graders. I love when I'm able to help them find books they're looking for!</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-19475215592218969232018-11-27T13:04:00.001-08:002018-11-27T13:04:14.164-08:00Good things:<br />
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<li>Finally found a writing project that I'm somewhat excited about. Bonus: my writing group liked the first pages of it.</li>
<li>Unexpected new editing commission.</li>
<li>Have made quite a dent in the holiday shopping. Even have the cats taken care of!</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-68754611728722727092018-11-25T14:42:00.005-08:002018-11-25T14:42:56.381-08:00It's been a while. There is much to be grateful for, but I'm almost too busy to list it all!<br />
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Today is my oldest's 13th birthday. I'm certainly grateful for him and all he's taught me—being a parent is just as much learning as teaching. I'm looking forward to the next ~5 years and already dreading the day he goes off to college or wherever. I love this kid so much it hurts.<br />
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I'm grateful that my books continue to do fairly well, and that I continue to be asked to speak at various venues. Another such request came in this morning. It makes me feel so official! (Well, and Google finally verified me, so now I really <i>am</i> official.)<br />
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I'm grateful for friends and family and having enough—more than enough, really. My needs are met. Clothes, shelter, clean water, food... I won't say I'm not seriously worried about the direction the world is moving, but I'm trying very hard to appreciate (and conserve) what we have. So many have far less.<br />
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We went through a week of really bad air due to fires north of us, and that left me grateful that all we had to deal with was bad air quality. I mean, that was terrible, for sure, and we were more or less stuck inside, but at least we didn't have a fire or lose our home or possessions or lives. Again, we're very fortunate.<br />
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As we slide into the holiday season, I continue to remind myself of all that good fortune. Even when I'm feeling rushed, stressed, overscheduled... My birthday is coming up. That's something to look forward to. And a new House of Representatives. Boy howdy won't that be nice.<br />
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I'm sure there is much more to appreciate, but again, it's impossible to list it all. Happy holidays to everyone, and I'll try to be better about updating.Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-64031373208535010112018-11-08T21:28:00.002-08:002018-11-08T21:28:59.753-08:00The busiest parts of the week are now over. I had my annual checkup and the kids have had theirs. I'm continuing to learn Japanese, though I don't know how useful any of the words I'm learning are likely to be if/when I travel there. Well, at least I enjoy learning for its own sake. And I've made progress on my WIP. Things roll on...Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-11090075049008875182018-11-06T21:15:00.001-08:002018-11-06T21:15:28.173-08:00<br />
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<li>Got my flu shot.</li>
<li>Ordered in Chinese for dinner.</li>
<li>Democrats took back the House.</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-11469362185064143502018-11-05T22:58:00.000-08:002018-11-06T10:58:47.334-08:00<br />
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<li>Met a writer friend for breakfast and she brought her adorable 9mo boy. He's so easy going, and he let me hold him without a fuss!</li>
<li>Constructive writing group meeting.</li>
<li>Hubby got me memrise as an early birthday present so I can continue to learn Japanese!</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-6661748207643868102018-11-04T16:22:00.001-08:002018-11-04T16:22:19.936-08:00<br />
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<li>I didn't even need to leave the house today (though I did go for a morning walk). Since I'm facing a pretty hectic week, I was glad to have this lazy day.</li>
<li>I started rewriting a manuscript that received some brutal feedback from agents—feedback that made me doubt my very ability to write. I don't think I'll query or submit it again, but if I whip it into shape, I <u>will</u> self-publish it. And I'm glad to start feeling more confident again.</li>
<li>Pre-orders for the paperback version of <i>Faebourne</i> continue, which makes me feel quite good. And a little nervous. I hope these readers enjoy the book!</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-74208199093760826822018-11-03T17:40:00.001-07:002018-11-03T17:40:57.535-07:00<br />
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<li><i>Doctor Who</i> is good again.</li>
<li><i>DuckTales</i> is back. (I know I've mentioned it before, but it still makes me really happy.)</li>
<li><i>Teen Titans Go!</i></li>
<li>Toffee chip cookies.</li>
<li>Family game night.</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-6877950481843914942018-11-02T21:42:00.000-07:002018-11-02T21:42:44.237-07:00I've been away again. Not physically, but away from this blog. There's so much going on... Some good, some just meh. But today I did get a yummy lunch at Habit Burger. And I had fun dressing as Raven from <i>Teen Titans Go!</i> for Hallowe'en. (My daughter was Starfire.) I'm slowly progressing with learning Japanese—enough, at least, to get by when my friend and I travel there. Lucky for me, she's lived there and speaks and reads it better than I do (or will), plus has experience with the day-to-day of managing things like getting around and interacting with the locals.<br />
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On the flip side, I'm struggling with my current WIPs (there are two). I'm starting to be nervous about my upcoming presentation. Facing a busy week next week. And I just feel blah overall in spirit.<br />
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But I'll try to keep finding good things and updating more regularly. Maybe it will make me feel better.Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-1790971426217108882018-10-28T21:15:00.000-07:002018-10-29T09:15:58.219-07:00<br />
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<li>First ever visit to Daiso. Took the kids, we bought a ton, and it still cost less than $50.</li>
<li>Got some writing done. Also... all those snacks from Daiso.</li>
<li>RED SOX!!!!</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-50748203734161662018-10-27T23:56:00.004-07:002018-10-27T23:56:42.238-07:00A few good things over the past couple days:<br />
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<li>The paperback proof of <i>Faebourne</i> arrived, and it looks beautiful!</li>
<li>New Jackbox games.</li>
<li><i>DuckTales</i> is back.</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-861430945846997992018-10-24T21:16:00.002-07:002018-10-24T21:16:35.394-07:00<br />
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<li>Got my speaking notes written out to go with the slides I prepped yesterday.</li>
<li>Chat with my friend as we sketch out plans for our big trip to Japan in 2020.</li>
<li>ENT says my hearing is back to normal. When looking in my ear: "You'd never know anything was ever wrong with it."</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-12845687298287936152018-10-23T20:59:00.001-07:002018-10-23T20:59:06.275-07:00<br />
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<li>Nice day at home.</li>
<li>Finished my PowerPoint presentation for next month.</li>
<li>Took the kids to the school book fair, and we witnessed a magnificent full moon.</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-65645902210040939922018-10-22T22:07:00.000-07:002018-10-23T10:10:29.632-07:00<br />
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<li>Cool new hair cut + color.</li>
<li>Learned how to manicure my own nails.</li>
<li>Fun time at writing group.</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-12142742729229114432018-10-21T21:40:00.000-07:002018-10-21T21:40:25.766-07:00<br />
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<li>Really nice lunch at a restaurant we'd been meaning to try for ages and finally did.</li>
<li>Got more writing on my new WIP done.</li>
<li>Received a phone call from an old friend. Turns out she's having a baby! 😀</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-20267616885164323952018-10-20T23:11:00.002-07:002018-10-20T23:11:30.850-07:00A quiet day at home. Got a good walk in, started a new WIP of which I'm excited to bring the first pages to my writing group on Monday night. Lots of page reads on my books today, too, and we finally got around to carving the pumpkin. So a good day overall.Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-14499155129699151522018-10-19T22:14:00.003-07:002018-10-19T22:14:51.971-07:00<br />
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<li>The paperback version of <i>Faebourne</i> is now up for pre-order.</li>
<li>Long overdue visit with my aesthetician.</li>
<li>Evening out with the family.</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-86230589398431616342018-10-18T21:26:00.000-07:002018-10-19T07:27:25.174-07:00Laughing so hard I cried. I hadn't done that in a long time. Also, new shirts. And boba tea.Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-72063670512795207682018-10-17T21:02:00.002-07:002018-10-17T21:02:48.996-07:00My son's visit with his therapist went well. Then we went out for lunch. And the kids also did well at the orthodontist. Plus, I received the e-proof of <i>Faebourne</i>. Now just waiting for the printed proof. Also, enjoying the new incarnation of <i>Doctor Who</i>. Overall, a good day.Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-36926821050936773672018-10-16T20:55:00.000-07:002018-10-17T08:56:18.403-07:00My last quiet day of the week, but I still had to run to the store for a few things. At least that got done. And I cleaned up the files on my computer and submitted the print files for <i>Faebourne</i>. Can't wait to see the proofs! So it was a productive day, anyway. And I got the Golden Curry I'd been craving for dinner too!Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-84547601792561627242018-10-15T20:57:00.004-07:002018-10-15T20:57:39.895-07:00<br />
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<li>Pulling together print files for <i>Faebourne</i>. Excited to see the final result!</li>
<li>I *think* I'm getting better at Japanese?</li>
<li>Good writing group meeting.</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-12305398998195696972018-10-14T20:38:00.000-07:002018-10-14T20:38:44.950-07:00I've been slammed with finishing up the edits on my novel, but I can now gladly announce <i>Faebourne</i> is available as an ebook! Paperback to follow. Other good things include our annual trip to the corn maze and pumpkin patch. Aaaand Golden Curry.Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-69316050232314161382018-10-09T21:17:00.002-07:002018-10-09T21:17:11.280-07:00<br />
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<li>Started the second read-through of my WIP. On track to put the ebook out next week.</li>
<li>Nice chat with another mom at the elementary school. Sometimes it's the little things.</li>
<li>A book I'd forgotten I'd preordered arrived. Unexpected book! That's always fun.</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7517597171647771498.post-59004843663202491582018-10-08T22:16:00.002-07:002018-10-08T22:16:36.492-07:00<br />
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<li>Almost done with this round of edits!</li>
<li>A pretty quiet day at home.</li>
<li>Great writing group meeting.</li>
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Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13464393340517511305noreply@blogger.com0