I haven't forgotten part two of my list.
Honest.
I haven't.
But my eyelids are sticking to my eyes and I feel like that's a bad sign, so I'm going to get offline and go to sleep. Hopefully more tomorrow...?
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Friday, February 15, 2013
Learning List
Hey y'all! I have another post up at Scribble Chicks today--check it out! =)
Also, I wanted to jump on here and say that I've been learning a ton lately. Because this is one of those times I'm pretty sure I would completely ramble if I tried to explain them all in detail, I'll go for a list and maybe explain more later.
Besides, I have a french press full of coffee next to me that says I'm actually supposed to be working on my next novel, NOT blogging. But the blog called to me. So what can you do?
Things I'm Learning:
1. If you want friends, you have to be one. That takes effort. Especially if you're an introvert. (Have you seen all the introvert comics going around facebook? yeah...)
2. If you take the time to invest in people and really listen to them and care about them, they like that and will be your friend. Yes. This is lots like number 1. I'm learning this a lot.
3. It really IS true that we all have 24 hours and choose what to do with them. My house isn't as clean as I'd like, BUT it's cleaner consistently than it has been since forever and that's because I finally decided it matters to me. You have time. Make sure you're doing what matters to you in that time.
4. Style is personal. And you can just get a FEELING something is awesome and it will be stylish because you like it. Trust what you love. I bought some amazing-beyond-all-reason boots yesterday. The kind where I'm planning my outfit for the next time I go out around what I can wear with those boots.
5. Time with God doesn't have to be long for it to be meaningful. Talk to Him as you, as you live life. And spend time reading your Bible too, or long amounts of time praying alone if you can and want to. But don't set time limits.
There are more. Look for part 2 sometime this weekend. As for now, I really have to go back to my work in progress or my coffee (aka 'writing juice') will get cold. I'm not sure if there's possible symbolism there or not, but who wants to take that chance?
If you want more, remember to check out the other blog post for today!
Also, I wanted to jump on here and say that I've been learning a ton lately. Because this is one of those times I'm pretty sure I would completely ramble if I tried to explain them all in detail, I'll go for a list and maybe explain more later.
Besides, I have a french press full of coffee next to me that says I'm actually supposed to be working on my next novel, NOT blogging. But the blog called to me. So what can you do?
Things I'm Learning:
1. If you want friends, you have to be one. That takes effort. Especially if you're an introvert. (Have you seen all the introvert comics going around facebook? yeah...)
2. If you take the time to invest in people and really listen to them and care about them, they like that and will be your friend. Yes. This is lots like number 1. I'm learning this a lot.
3. It really IS true that we all have 24 hours and choose what to do with them. My house isn't as clean as I'd like, BUT it's cleaner consistently than it has been since forever and that's because I finally decided it matters to me. You have time. Make sure you're doing what matters to you in that time.
4. Style is personal. And you can just get a FEELING something is awesome and it will be stylish because you like it. Trust what you love. I bought some amazing-beyond-all-reason boots yesterday. The kind where I'm planning my outfit for the next time I go out around what I can wear with those boots.
5. Time with God doesn't have to be long for it to be meaningful. Talk to Him as you, as you live life. And spend time reading your Bible too, or long amounts of time praying alone if you can and want to. But don't set time limits.
There are more. Look for part 2 sometime this weekend. As for now, I really have to go back to my work in progress or my coffee (aka 'writing juice') will get cold. I'm not sure if there's possible symbolism there or not, but who wants to take that chance?
If you want more, remember to check out the other blog post for today!
Monday, February 4, 2013
Books.
I love them. Books, that is.
This week I've been rekindling my love for reading. Not that it had un-kindled per se, but I confess...it had just gotten too easy to turn the TV on. And a loud TV is not conducive to reading.
So the other day when hubby commented that I don't seem to be reading as much lately, I decided I had to fix that.
This week I re-read The Princess by Lori Wick. Old, but good. I'm currently reading Key Witness by Christy Barritt. I'm planning to review that one when I'm done, so stay tuned!
In news about my books (okay, manuscripts, technically, since nothing's in book form YET...) I'm working on my next romantic suspense story that I plan to submit to Love Inspired, who is publishing my first romantic suspense later this year. This one is set in Alaska and I'm loving writing it. Not just because I love the setting. These characters are cracking me up too. I love the chemistry between them and the fact that it's not just all romance-lovey, but there's some teasing thrown in there.
My hubby and I worry about couples who are just gushy and never make fun of each other. Let's face it. When you know and love someone that much, there's lots to make fun of. Nicely. In love.
I have no backup for this, other than the fact that it works for us. So there you go. Take it or leave it. This isn't a marriage blog. ;)
Anyway, I'm loving the new story I'm writing and I'm really enjoying using Scrivener, an awesome writing program you can check out a free trial of at literatureandlatte.com
Totally not paid to say that by the way. Though I wish when my trial expired they'd give me a free copy of Scrivener. ;) At $45, it's worth it, though.
Speaking of other blogs. What are you favorites to read?
This week I've been rekindling my love for reading. Not that it had un-kindled per se, but I confess...it had just gotten too easy to turn the TV on. And a loud TV is not conducive to reading.
So the other day when hubby commented that I don't seem to be reading as much lately, I decided I had to fix that.
This week I re-read The Princess by Lori Wick. Old, but good. I'm currently reading Key Witness by Christy Barritt. I'm planning to review that one when I'm done, so stay tuned!
In news about my books (okay, manuscripts, technically, since nothing's in book form YET...) I'm working on my next romantic suspense story that I plan to submit to Love Inspired, who is publishing my first romantic suspense later this year. This one is set in Alaska and I'm loving writing it. Not just because I love the setting. These characters are cracking me up too. I love the chemistry between them and the fact that it's not just all romance-lovey, but there's some teasing thrown in there.
My hubby and I worry about couples who are just gushy and never make fun of each other. Let's face it. When you know and love someone that much, there's lots to make fun of. Nicely. In love.
I have no backup for this, other than the fact that it works for us. So there you go. Take it or leave it. This isn't a marriage blog. ;)
Anyway, I'm loving the new story I'm writing and I'm really enjoying using Scrivener, an awesome writing program you can check out a free trial of at literatureandlatte.com
Totally not paid to say that by the way. Though I wish when my trial expired they'd give me a free copy of Scrivener. ;) At $45, it's worth it, though.
Speaking of other blogs. What are you favorites to read?
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