Thursday, December 25, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
It's official...
I'm in love with Edward Cullen.
It seems I'm always a little late catching onto things - depending what these things are. I wasn't into Twilight when it first came out. My BFF raved about the books, said she and her girls loved them. I bought the first three just to see what it was all about. I'm half way through the first book and loving it. I thought about seeing the movie, as in brief thoughts more along the lines of, I'll just get it when it comes out on DVD. But last night I watched a trailer and no way was I waiting. It gave me goosebumps and I wanted to run to a theater right then.
I went to watch it tonight and absolutely loved it! It was awesome. Too bad the lady that sat beside me smelled like burnt rubber and breathed too loud (it never fails, I'm a magnet for annoying people in theaters), but once Edward came on the screen, I was very focused.
Did I mention that I love Edward?
I had to call my BFF on the way home from the movie. This is how part of the conversation went:
"Hello?"
"I love Edward."
"What?"
"I love Edward!"
[Laughter] "You saw the movie?"
"Yes!" [squealing] "Ohmigod!"
[More laughter]
Yeah, apparently I'm twelve again or something.
P.S. Jasper is a cutie, too. Loved the intense facial expressions. And I think I actually gasped when Carlisle (Dr. Cullen) came on the screen.
Okay, I'm off to dream land...
It seems I'm always a little late catching onto things - depending what these things are. I wasn't into Twilight when it first came out. My BFF raved about the books, said she and her girls loved them. I bought the first three just to see what it was all about. I'm half way through the first book and loving it. I thought about seeing the movie, as in brief thoughts more along the lines of, I'll just get it when it comes out on DVD. But last night I watched a trailer and no way was I waiting. It gave me goosebumps and I wanted to run to a theater right then.
I went to watch it tonight and absolutely loved it! It was awesome. Too bad the lady that sat beside me smelled like burnt rubber and breathed too loud (it never fails, I'm a magnet for annoying people in theaters), but once Edward came on the screen, I was very focused.
Did I mention that I love Edward?
I had to call my BFF on the way home from the movie. This is how part of the conversation went:
"Hello?"
"I love Edward."
"What?"
"I love Edward!"
[Laughter] "You saw the movie?"
"Yes!" [squealing] "Ohmigod!"
[More laughter]
Yeah, apparently I'm twelve again or something.
P.S. Jasper is a cutie, too. Loved the intense facial expressions. And I think I actually gasped when Carlisle (Dr. Cullen) came on the screen.
Okay, I'm off to dream land...
Monday, December 15, 2008
In Pictures
The other night, I went outside to take a picture of these...
And saw this in our yard...
Became fascinated with the moon and fast moving clouds last night...
And tonight we have ice on the sidewalk...
And saw this in our yard...
Became fascinated with the moon and fast moving clouds last night...
And tonight we have ice on the sidewalk...
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Wicked
As in, the wind is wicked today.
Here's a bag that got caught in our tree earlier.
Before I looked out the window, the leaves blowing down the street sounded like sleet hitting the house. No sleet. No rain of any kind. Just the wind whipping everything around. As soon as Christmas is over, we can go right back to being warm again. I hate the cold.
Here's a bag that got caught in our tree earlier.
Before I looked out the window, the leaves blowing down the street sounded like sleet hitting the house. No sleet. No rain of any kind. Just the wind whipping everything around. As soon as Christmas is over, we can go right back to being warm again. I hate the cold.
Catching Up
I'd been sitting on my last few reviews for weeks. No real reason other than I do really well at putting things off. But I got them done and put them up at the eharlequin site where I've participated in their 100,000 book challenge for the past two years. Last year, I read 17 books. This year, 24. And I've just started reading Twilight which should take me into the new year.
I also went back through all my reviews and compiled a Top 10 favorites of 2008.
1. Stalked by Brian Freeman
2. Fractured by Karin Slaughter
3. The Adventures of Slim & Howdy by Brooks and Dunn
4. Born Country by Randy Owen
5. Fuzzy Navel by J.A. Konrath
6. All the books in the firefighter series by Jill Shalvis
7. The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx
8. All three books in the Seduction Summer series (Nina Bruhns, Cindy Dees, Sheri Whitefeather
9. All three books in the Love at First Bite series by Kimerly Raye
10. Texas Princess by Jodi Thomas
I also went back through all my reviews and compiled a Top 10 favorites of 2008.
1. Stalked by Brian Freeman
2. Fractured by Karin Slaughter
3. The Adventures of Slim & Howdy by Brooks and Dunn
4. Born Country by Randy Owen
5. Fuzzy Navel by J.A. Konrath
6. All the books in the firefighter series by Jill Shalvis
7. The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx
8. All three books in the Seduction Summer series (Nina Bruhns, Cindy Dees, Sheri Whitefeather
9. All three books in the Love at First Bite series by Kimerly Raye
10. Texas Princess by Jodi Thomas
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Zzzz
It's late and I'm exhausted, but wanted to post this pic I took of Randy Owen of Alabama while he was signing my copy of his latest book, Born Country, at Legacy Books in Plano tonight.
After waiting anxiously for weeks, and showing up an hour and a half early, I was a little disappointed that they weren't allowing pictures to be taken with Randy. At least I got this one.
After waiting anxiously for weeks, and showing up an hour and a half early, I was a little disappointed that they weren't allowing pictures to be taken with Randy. At least I got this one.
A sweet treat
One thing I was thankful for even after the holiday was being back home. Home in my own space, complete with privacy - something I truly miss when visiting relatives - and my own bed.
Another thing was finding out that my story Peppermint Twist had been accepted by Oysters & Chocolate. I'm glad it's finally getting to see the light of day. It's there now, so go check it out!
P.S. Oh, and I can't wait for the book signing I'm going to tonight.
Another thing was finding out that my story Peppermint Twist had been accepted by Oysters & Chocolate. I'm glad it's finally getting to see the light of day. It's there now, so go check it out!
P.S. Oh, and I can't wait for the book signing I'm going to tonight.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Good News
I received some good news yesterday that made my day! One of my older stories is finally going to have a home. I'll post more about it when I get more info. Yay!
For now, here's some pictures of the kitty that was hanging out in my parent's yard when we were there for the holiday. She lives across the street and, according to my mother, visits often. Mom also says she's mean. I never saw it. She was nothing but love and sweetness for me. Nothing compared to my mom's cat, which I didn't bother to get any pictures of. He instantly growls and runs off the second he sees me.
For now, here's some pictures of the kitty that was hanging out in my parent's yard when we were there for the holiday. She lives across the street and, according to my mother, visits often. Mom also says she's mean. I never saw it. She was nothing but love and sweetness for me. Nothing compared to my mom's cat, which I didn't bother to get any pictures of. He instantly growls and runs off the second he sees me.
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