Make it 73 for 2007!

In 2006 I read 75 books and in 2007 I made it to 73 - but that's okay b/c one of my goals was to read less and sell one piece of my writing -- and I did both!

72 was "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer - a great read and 73 was "T is for Trespass" by Sue Grafton - not my favorite of the alphabet books but one about a vital issue today - care of the elderly.

So, my goal for 2008 is to read less (I got five new books for Christmas!!) and sell more pieces of writing. I think I will succeed on both accounts.

Peace.

69, 70, 71...

A Johanna Lindsey, a Nora Roberts and a Danielle Steele. I need to read and not have to think too hard.

Now I'm on to vampires - Cool!!

I've also sent off the first three chapters of my novel. Wish me luck!!

Peace.

Tick Tock...

Eight more days until Christmas and I may not make it!! I have woken up the past four mornings in the three o'clock hour having minor panic attacks.
I keep telling myself one day at a time!!

Last week my baby girl turned seven!! Where does the time go? She has grown into such a beautiful little lady full of spunk and creativity. I am so lucky to have her in my life!

Next week my mom and dad arrive in town. It will be so nice to see them but I have to many little tasks to take care of before then. Why do we as women insist on having our houses clean before our moms come over to visit? She may not get spotless but she'll at least get semi-clean!

One more pan of fudge to make and then I am done with my baking. Almost all of my presents are wrapped - only have one more to make and that should be it! Whoops, I have two more to buy but they'll be easy to take care of. The teacher gifts are made and ready to be handed out and the stocking stuffers are bought and hidden.

I just have to get through my GS meeting on Thursday and then I will be ready to relax and enjoy next week!!

Peace.

Childhood Memories

I am currently baking two loaves of bread, have four more to do, have to get Brynna soon, and am working on my book. Stressed to the max is what I am but I am also listening to my most favorite Christmas song ever, "Alfie, the Christmas Tree" by John Denver. I loved this album as a child and ever more as a parent.

Have you ever heard this song? If not, you are missing out. This song brings me such peace and reminds me what's important. It also makes me cry every time!!

Here's my favorite line...

"So in your Christmas prayers this year, Alfie asked me if I'd ask you, say a prayer for the wind, and the water, and the wood and those who live there too."

I ask the same of you.

Peace.

Two things...

...you should buy your best girlfriend (or yourself) for Christmas:

1. Josh Groban's "Noel"

2. "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert.

They're both mind and life altering. You'll thank me later!

Peace.