Saturday, February 28, 2009

March Book Club!

We had a TERRIFIC time at our Book Club yesterday. And thanks to Laurie for Hosting. It was AWESOME! If anyone needs a good movie watch the Masterpiece Classic "Jane Eyre" 2007 version. Great, GREAT movie!

Here is what we are reading for March:

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Driving the "Four-way"

Mia and I had this conversation driving home from work today:

Mia: Mom, are we on a Four-way?

Mom: What are you talking about?

Mia: Are we driving on a Four-way?

Mom: No, this is the "Freeway" honey.

Mia: Not three-way Mom. Four-way!

Mom: Yes, I know, but it's called a Freeway.

Mia: What? Are you kiddin' me? Look, one... two... three... four... Four lanes Mom. Geez... when did you learn to count?

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Nibble Nibble little mouse. Who is nibbling on my "Manuscript?"

I feel like the witch in Hansel and Gretal, reeling in the Literary Agents with a piece of candy.

Writing a query letter is worse than writing a resume. It was harder than writing the book! My first very amateur attempt at a query letter crashed and burned like the zeppelin. I mean, how do you sum up three years of writing into a few paragraphs? After I got my rejection letter I reread what I had written and they were right, I wouldn't want to read it either.

So I worked around and around until I had something I liked. I needed an introverted look and I really had to spoil the entire plot to make it capturing.

But the worst part was talking about me. What would I say? I'm a Cancer, my favorite color is green, and if you don't look at my stuff, you're stupid. In the first one, it was something like, "I'm a mother of two beautiful girls. They are my sincere inspiration... married for twelve WONDERFUL years to the man of my dream... blah, blah, blah..." I really wanted to vomit. It wasn't me at all.

So this is what I wrote straight from the letter,"I was born and raised in Utah. I am the forth of six children, the oldest girl and unknowingly the cause of my mother's semi-mental breakdown. I love humor and wit, the smarter the better. I love laughing at lame movies and geeking out at nerdy shows, books, whatever is silly."

I got my first nibble. I think it was the "Geeking out" part. That or the "Mental Breakdown."

Wish me luck!

This is a drawing of Naomi's mark on her neck done by my friend and neighbor Beth Ipson. I'm going to send it in with the manuscript. I love it! Those who have read it will understand.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Sc"Hair"y tales!

I know news travels fast... but yes it is true, I cut my hair. I tried my best to get a good picture for everyone, but if I liked the hair cut more, maybe that would help.

I went in to the Salon with an idea that I wanted a change, but not 9 inches of change, just maybe a little shape from my boring straight. The lady, no offense to her, but she had the idea that I wanted a "Mommy-Do!" You need to know that is the last thing I wanted. But she cut and styled it for me. I was embarrassed to exit the mall. It just didn't look like me. She round-brushed it in and made my head look like a big football helmet. YIKES!!!

So, I am coping and getting used to it everyday. It really isn't that short and I don't think I look awful. I figure for this haircut to work I need to change my wardrobe, start having mommy play groups, shop at Gymborie and Baby Gap, wear taller heels, have streaks, actually care about my children's hair style, and wear a LOT more make-up.

That seems like too much, so this is what I've done so far...














Mia took the picture, pretty good for 5.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

The "TERRIBLE" Towel!


It's Back up! ...and I wish I could tell you when it's coming down. I kinda was rooting for the Cardinals, only so I didn't need to see the Terrible Towel again. Would it be so bad if it didn't say, "Terrible Towel?" Yes...yes it would.