Here it is 12/31/2014 around 9pm. 3 hours left in the year and I am sitting here contemplating the next one. I have accomplished a lot this year. I graduated with my two Masters finally, got published, traveled far and wide, and had a wonderful year with many close family and friends. I attended my best friend's wedding in Australia and got to see an old elementary chum I had not seen in over 35 years. It was an amazing trip.
I lost my dad in July of this year. We made it through our first Christmas without him. It was hard, I kept seeing stuff I wanted to buy for him to give to other people. It was hard not to get it and give it to them anyway. It has only been five months. I guess as time passes, it will get easier to contend with each day.
I have started writing again and working on short stories and a nursing manual that I began as my Master's project. I am hoping to get it published. Hopefully, I will hear back about that soon. We shall see how it goes. It is tough to get into even for someone who knows a little about the business.
I am going to try to go to a couple of book festivals this year just to see what goes on. I don't know about the conventions, but I think the festivals would be fun. I like to meet people and learn new things, so that is something else I can do.
Timothy's new play start at the end of January. I can't wait for that, it should be really fun. I can't wait to see him on stage again. Full report on that after the show.
My goal is to write on this blog on a week, I have marked it on my calendar so I am going to try. Wish me luck!
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
Excitement all around
I just found out one of my short stories will be published here in October just in time for Halloween. It is exciting as it is the second story I have had published. The first one was years ago in Horror Magazine Online. I am quite proud to be part of this anthology to benefit St. Jude Hospital.
I lost my dad in July of this year. That has been hard, because every time I have a question, I go to pick up the phone only to remember he is not there. It amazes me the things we don't appreciate until they are gone. Sad very sad. I am slowly getting over my grief and getting back to life.
In November, we are looking forward to our trip to Australia. My best friend is getting married, and I really want to be there for the big event. I met her around 10 years ago, and we discovered we had a lot in common. We met up once a few years back in Alexandria, VA when she was visiting the US. I can't wait to see her again. Sweet lady that she is.
I lost my dad in July of this year. That has been hard, because every time I have a question, I go to pick up the phone only to remember he is not there. It amazes me the things we don't appreciate until they are gone. Sad very sad. I am slowly getting over my grief and getting back to life.
In November, we are looking forward to our trip to Australia. My best friend is getting married, and I really want to be there for the big event. I met her around 10 years ago, and we discovered we had a lot in common. We met up once a few years back in Alexandria, VA when she was visiting the US. I can't wait to see her again. Sweet lady that she is.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Long time, no write
I just saw I haven't posted anything since October of 2012. A lot has happened since then. I had my neck surgery and recovered from that. I just finished my 2 Masters Degrees in Nursing and Health Care Administration. Now I am just looking for a good position to use all my talents.
Timothy has appeared in 2 shows so far and a commercial. He is doing pretty good with his acting. He just came back from shooting a third show for the Discovery network in Maryland.
The trip to Korea in September of last year really was spectacular. Their saying over there is BALI BALI or hurry hurry. They had us going 12 hours a day sometimes. They were a really friendly culture and the food was not bad after you got used to it. Lots of fruits and veggies.
It is one of the reasons I was quite sad to hear about the SEWOL ship sinking off the coast. All those children lost, I cannot imagine the parent's pain. Very heart-wrenching for anyone really. I saw even the veteran divers had tears in their eyes,,,,,,,Who wouldn't?
Spring is finally here and the pollen has clogged my sinuses as usual, but even moreso this year. I usually try to hide inside this time of year. I think it started when we went to Madrid at the end of March. It was already out over there, and I think the air was much drier. It did a number on me when I got back to the States. WOW!
I am going to try to keep this blog up now that I have time to do it. I have so many thoughts to get out of my head, then I will have room for more,,,,,,hahahahahahaa
Timothy has appeared in 2 shows so far and a commercial. He is doing pretty good with his acting. He just came back from shooting a third show for the Discovery network in Maryland.
The trip to Korea in September of last year really was spectacular. Their saying over there is BALI BALI or hurry hurry. They had us going 12 hours a day sometimes. They were a really friendly culture and the food was not bad after you got used to it. Lots of fruits and veggies.
It is one of the reasons I was quite sad to hear about the SEWOL ship sinking off the coast. All those children lost, I cannot imagine the parent's pain. Very heart-wrenching for anyone really. I saw even the veteran divers had tears in their eyes,,,,,,,Who wouldn't?
Spring is finally here and the pollen has clogged my sinuses as usual, but even moreso this year. I usually try to hide inside this time of year. I think it started when we went to Madrid at the end of March. It was already out over there, and I think the air was much drier. It did a number on me when I got back to the States. WOW!
I am going to try to keep this blog up now that I have time to do it. I have so many thoughts to get out of my head, then I will have room for more,,,,,,hahahahahahaa
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