Tomorrow is my birthday. Not happy.
Never thought I'd be the woman who was embarrassed to state her age or would want to lie about it. I didn't used to be. I used to think I looked great for my age, so I liked telling people and having them say "Wow, you don't look that old at all!" I try to do lots of fun things and be outgoing...I don't want to act old. But this birthday...it's just not sitting well with me. It just sounds old.
I remember being 21-22 and thinking 30 sounded really old...a lifetime away. Then it came. And I was okay with it. But now 5 years later, not so much. My sister in law told me to shut up...as she turns 40 in October. So I guess it could be worse.
We're going out to dinner with my parents and brothers. I had a hard time picking a place, since some of my family members are kinda picky when it comes to food. But Mexican works. Plus I can get a margarita to drown my sorrows. Today just me and hubby are celebrating. Kids are both in school in the afternoon, so we're going to a fun little restaurant downtown called The Chocolate Bar. YUM! Today sorrows will be drowned in chocolate cake.
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Friday, September 7, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Celllllllebrate good times, come on!
Sing along!!!! You know you want to!!
I'm interrupting the A-Z Blogging Challenge to participate in Carrie Ann Ryan's Birthday Blog Hop!!! (But scroll to the bottom and read my post for today!!)
Birthdays aren't a huge production for me and my husband, but it does include a special dinner where we get to pick the restaurant. The kids, though, we always go big, or at least as big as we can afford. We never spend much money, but we do get creative. It always includes a fun theme and a creative cake-. This year my daughter had a Hairspray the movie themed party and a tie-dye cake. My son had a Hot Wheels themed party with a race track cake.
In honor of Carrie Ann's birthday, I want to make it feel like it's your birthday! I'm giving away a $10 Amazon gift card!! :)
All you need to do is leave a comment below with your email address. Entries without an email address WILL NOT be included in the drawing :( Sorry! I need to be able to contact you if you win. For extra entries, follow my blog, Tweet or Facebook my post, or become a FB follower! :) Just tell me what you did in your comment!
AND everyone who enters my drawing will be entered into a GRAND PRIZE drawing for two prizes: a Kindle Touch and a $60 Amazon GC!!!!!!
All winners will be chosen and announced tomorrow, April 6th!
Here's a list of all the participants!! Make sure you hope around and enter all the giveaways! And every comment enters you for the grand prize drawing! (Scroll on to read today's A-Z Challenge post!!)
Now back to the A-Z Challenge!!!
E is for Erotic Romance! Oh yes, the spicy stuff!
Many people do not know the difference between erotic romance and erotica. First of all, NEITHER is porn. From what I've read, in erotica, the main plot is not romantic and the sex between characters is not romantic..just sex...and very descriptive. In erotic romance, the characters at some point fall in love and live happily ever after...and throughout the book have awesome descriptive sex :)
I do not write either, (though my characters do engage in very steamy sex...it's not quite as descriptive as erotic romance) but have read my fair share of erotic romances!! :) And I have to say, I do very much like them! I can't read too many in a row though. Usually I will read one, then switch to a contemporary or YA. But after reading a YA, I sooooo crave something with some good sex!! LOL!
I'm interrupting the A-Z Blogging Challenge to participate in Carrie Ann Ryan's Birthday Blog Hop!!! (But scroll to the bottom and read my post for today!!)
Birthdays aren't a huge production for me and my husband, but it does include a special dinner where we get to pick the restaurant. The kids, though, we always go big, or at least as big as we can afford. We never spend much money, but we do get creative. It always includes a fun theme and a creative cake-. This year my daughter had a Hairspray the movie themed party and a tie-dye cake. My son had a Hot Wheels themed party with a race track cake.
In honor of Carrie Ann's birthday, I want to make it feel like it's your birthday! I'm giving away a $10 Amazon gift card!! :)
All you need to do is leave a comment below with your email address. Entries without an email address WILL NOT be included in the drawing :( Sorry! I need to be able to contact you if you win. For extra entries, follow my blog, Tweet or Facebook my post, or become a FB follower! :) Just tell me what you did in your comment!
AND everyone who enters my drawing will be entered into a GRAND PRIZE drawing for two prizes: a Kindle Touch and a $60 Amazon GC!!!!!!
All winners will be chosen and announced tomorrow, April 6th!
Here's a list of all the participants!! Make sure you hope around and enter all the giveaways! And every comment enters you for the grand prize drawing! (Scroll on to read today's A-Z Challenge post!!)
Name | Links |
Carrie Ann Ryan | |
Lia Davis | |
Beth-Ann Mason | |
Writer,Author,Husband,Dad | |
Natasha Blackthorne | |
Romance Book Club | |
Daryl Devore | |
Eliza Gayle | |
Realmantic Moments | |
Amber Kallyn | |
Harlies Books | |
Wickedly Erotic by JL Oiler | |
Kacey Hammel | |
I Love Shape-Shifters | |
Marie Dees | |
Victoria Adams | |
The World of Heaven Oshey | |
Lucy Francis | |
Vickie Taylor | |
Tara Lain | |
Birthday Traditions | |
Wendi Zwaduk | |
Megan Slayer | |
Cari Quinn | |
Stephanie Haefner | |
Angelique Armae | |
Cassandra Carr | |
Kharisma Rhayne | |
A Page in the Life | |
Wendy Elys Books | |
Jessica E. Subject | |
K.E. Saxon | |
Stacy Jubas Mysteries, Murder & More | |
Jessie Kimmel-Freeman | |
Tracy Sumners Romance Site | |
Shells Book Corner | |
Allison Merritt | |
Suzzana C Ryan | |
Lizzie Starr | |
Diana Layne Blog | |
Love is a Many Flavored Thing - DC Juris | |
Dianne Venetta | |
Sharon Gerlach | |
Book Lovers Haven | |
Romance you Can Sink Your Fangs into | |
Casey Crow (18+ Over) | |
Writing with Kristine Cayne | |
Just a Readers Ramblings | |
Angela Stone | |
Rawiya Erotica | |
Conversations with Lisa Mondello | |
Passions Recalled and Celebrated | |
Bull Protettore | |
Louisa Bacio - Love Knows No Bounds | |
Cat Johnson | |
Cynthia Woolf | |
Diane Alberts | |
Patrica Green Books | |
Discovering Nya Rayne |
Now back to the A-Z Challenge!!!
E is for Erotic Romance! Oh yes, the spicy stuff!
Many people do not know the difference between erotic romance and erotica. First of all, NEITHER is porn. From what I've read, in erotica, the main plot is not romantic and the sex between characters is not romantic..just sex...and very descriptive. In erotic romance, the characters at some point fall in love and live happily ever after...and throughout the book have awesome descriptive sex :)
I do not write either, (though my characters do engage in very steamy sex...it's not quite as descriptive as erotic romance) but have read my fair share of erotic romances!! :) And I have to say, I do very much like them! I can't read too many in a row though. Usually I will read one, then switch to a contemporary or YA. But after reading a YA, I sooooo crave something with some good sex!! LOL!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Making little things special!
Today I'm over at Lyrical Press's blog talking about my hubby and his birthday and how sometimes the little things make all the difference! :)
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Where has the time gone???
Today I sit here and wonder where the last 9 years of my life have gone. They've been an insane roller coaster of ups, downs, loops, freefalls (which in this instance are a good thing cause I love that freefall feeling!), pitch black holes (which I don't love)...you get what I mean.....it's been exhilarating and amazing but at times scary and stressful.
Nine years ago today is when I became a parent.
My baby girl turns 9 today. She's excited. She's getting older and bigger and more mature. She's able to do more now than when she was younger. We give her more freedoms than before. She gets to have her first ever slumber party this coming weekend. She chose a Hairspray the Movie theme...gonna be so fun! I'm looking forward to it. We'll see if I'm just as excited at 2 am when they're still awake...but for now, excited.
Part of me is sad that time is going by so fast. But other times, not. I look forward to the way our relationship will change. I know it's only going to get rougher...so not looking forward to the teen years. Trying my best to nip the little things now...things I can see being a BIG problem when she's a teen. I have dreams of a nice, sweet, well-behaved teenager who always listens and never talks back. I know I'm in La La Land here. But hey, it's worth a shot. I wasn't that bad of a teen...I don't think. I know I had my moments, but for the most part, I stayed out of trouble. I was too scared of what my parents would do and say.
So, today I will enjoy my daughter only being 9 and still wanting to hang out with us. We're going to dinner tonight. it's our bday tradition...whoever's birthday it is gets to pick where we go to dinner.
Nine years ago today is when I became a parent.
My baby girl turns 9 today. She's excited. She's getting older and bigger and more mature. She's able to do more now than when she was younger. We give her more freedoms than before. She gets to have her first ever slumber party this coming weekend. She chose a Hairspray the Movie theme...gonna be so fun! I'm looking forward to it. We'll see if I'm just as excited at 2 am when they're still awake...but for now, excited.
Part of me is sad that time is going by so fast. But other times, not. I look forward to the way our relationship will change. I know it's only going to get rougher...so not looking forward to the teen years. Trying my best to nip the little things now...things I can see being a BIG problem when she's a teen. I have dreams of a nice, sweet, well-behaved teenager who always listens and never talks back. I know I'm in La La Land here. But hey, it's worth a shot. I wasn't that bad of a teen...I don't think. I know I had my moments, but for the most part, I stayed out of trouble. I was too scared of what my parents would do and say.
So, today I will enjoy my daughter only being 9 and still wanting to hang out with us. We're going to dinner tonight. it's our bday tradition...whoever's birthday it is gets to pick where we go to dinner.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
My baby boy is 4 today!!
How fast time flies! :) You hear people say that all the time. But honestly, I never really felt it until I had kids. They really do grow up so fast. They learn so fast. They change so fast. A few months makes a world of difference in their lives. And my baby boy is now 4!
I think most parents are stuck between wishing their kids would stop growing and stay small forever, and wishing they would grow just a little faster. As kids grow up, they become more independant and need us less. And that can be so sad. Here is this baby who you've cared for and nurtured...they are your world...but gradually they just don't need you they way they once had.
But on the other hand, independent kids mean mom and dad can semi sorta get back a little more of themselves. Have a little more time to be who they are and not just mom and dad.
I try to enjoy every moment. I know this time is passing fast and one day soon I will wonder where the time has gone. We try to make birthdays special in our house. We have a small party with immediate family, but on each person's actual birthday, the birthday person gets to pick somewhere to go for dinner. Anywhere they want to go. I wonder what my big boy will choose today! :)
I think most parents are stuck between wishing their kids would stop growing and stay small forever, and wishing they would grow just a little faster. As kids grow up, they become more independant and need us less. And that can be so sad. Here is this baby who you've cared for and nurtured...they are your world...but gradually they just don't need you they way they once had.
But on the other hand, independent kids mean mom and dad can semi sorta get back a little more of themselves. Have a little more time to be who they are and not just mom and dad.
I try to enjoy every moment. I know this time is passing fast and one day soon I will wonder where the time has gone. We try to make birthdays special in our house. We have a small party with immediate family, but on each person's actual birthday, the birthday person gets to pick somewhere to go for dinner. Anywhere they want to go. I wonder what my big boy will choose today! :)
Thursday, September 8, 2011
It's my birthday!! But I have a surprise for all of you!!!
I know birthdays are not special to many people...but for me...even as I step into my mid-thirties today...I still feel special on this day. I think everyone should feel special on their birthday! It's the only day of the year that is just for you.
I have long sine abandoned parties on my birthday, but in our family, we still celebrate. The birthday person gets to choose where we go for dinner and we enjoy a nice meal together. I don't get as many presents as I used to...and I'd be lying if I didn't say I missed it! Can't help it...I'm a girl who likes to be spoiled!!! But my parents and my mother in law always treat me to something and hubby too...but usually I pick out my own present and say "This will be my birthday present!) LOL!
So anyway...without further ado..I have a present for all of you on my birthday!!! It's sultry and sexy and I can't wait to hear what you think! It's my new covert art!!!!! Karma Kameleon will release in January 2012 and here is the cover!!!!
I have long sine abandoned parties on my birthday, but in our family, we still celebrate. The birthday person gets to choose where we go for dinner and we enjoy a nice meal together. I don't get as many presents as I used to...and I'd be lying if I didn't say I missed it! Can't help it...I'm a girl who likes to be spoiled!!! But my parents and my mother in law always treat me to something and hubby too...but usually I pick out my own present and say "This will be my birthday present!) LOL!
So anyway...without further ado..I have a present for all of you on my birthday!!! It's sultry and sexy and I can't wait to hear what you think! It's my new covert art!!!!! Karma Kameleon will release in January 2012 and here is the cover!!!!
Sunday, September 4, 2011
PARTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!
Today is the FABULOUS Cassandra Carr's Birthday!!!!!!!! And she's celebrating all day on her Facebook Page and Twitter!!! I will be hanging out and there will be oodles of prizes and giveaways!!! Please stop by!!!!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
It's my Birthday! It's my Birthday!
I have to say, 32 was a good year for me. My first novel was released in both digital format and print by Lyrical Press. I had a piece published in a world-renown anthology series, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and also a small local anthology about my hometown, Voices from the Herd. I signed contracts for two other stories with Lyrical Press. I took not only one, but two trips to my favorite place on earth, Walt Disney World, one of which was a much needed alone trip with hubby! I attended my first ever writer's conference and met a ton of fantastic people.
And now I am 33 (well, not yet...I believe the exact time was 3:31 pm.) I wonder what this next year will hold for me. I know what I'd like it to hold.....more writing success including more contracts and the attention of an agent!
And of course, more trips to Walt Disney World!!
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