Well the ever mischevious Mireyah Wolfe tagged me. And when Mireyah tags me with something, I tend to do it. So today's tag is...
10 Things That Make Me Happy
1. I finished my agent revisions and turned them in and I'm actually, kind of, sort of treating this weekend like a REAL weekend! Most people who know me, know I don't really *do* weekends, but...weekends are pretty nice!
2. Part of this weekend thing involved reading Rachel Vincent's 3rd Soul Screamers book My Soul To Keep (which was awesome) and reading Ann Brashares new novel My Name is Memory which I'm REALLY enjoying so far!
3. Wheatgrass shots! OH YES! For those who are not familiar, a wheatgrass shot consists of putting actual wheatgrass through a juicer and then jucing enough to fill a shot glass. I do these shots at the gym--followed by a chaser of OJ, because it's not the most delicious thing in the world...but...OMG, you feel it right away, like healthiness flowing through your veins. This is my kind of drug.
4. Pretty Little Liars the tv show starts this Tuesday! I am SO excited. I'm a huge fan of the series and got to meet Sara Shepard a few months ago--and she rocks. I think I'll be discussing the show every week at the First Novels Club...though not sure if I'll be giving it the same treatment as my Vampire Diaries Recaps yet. We shall see....
5. I finally have time to finish recapping the rest of the Vampire Diaries first season!! I know I've been behind and I appreciate everyone leaving comments on the recaps and asking to know when the rest would be up--the answer is soon...very soon! :-)
6. Deer! Ok, I know this is random, but I LOOOOOVE deer! I get like ridiculously excited when I see them in my neighborhood and all I want is to one day live on the edge of a forest so deer can play in my backyard everyday. Seriously! I even used deer as an inspiration when I named my MC's love interest in my novel, STOLEN. His name is Ryan Hart...Hart is an old word for stag...which was also used to refer to deer in the hunting context which just fits him so well--he's pretty good with weapons;)
7. Ummm THIS! Someone translated the Bible into LOLcat! I have to have that! Especially since when I'm procrastinating, FNC Donna and I translate my book into lolcat on g-chat! And it's hilarious as anything.
8. My FNC Chicas! I seriously smile whenever I think about them because a girl could not ask for a better critique group or a better group of friends!
9. The fact that you can now order your frappacinos with soy milk at Starbucks/BN. I haven't gotten one yet, because...well I'm scared I will like it too much, but I haven't had a frappacino in years and it's kind of tempting...but shall wait till I have a good reason to celebrate. In the meantime, I appreciate that the soy customers are being acknowledged.
10. You guys! You all make me so happy. I love reading all of your comments and love getting to know you guys. In fact, I like you so much and you make me so happy, that if you list 5 things that make you happy in the comments below I will pick 3 random commenters and send them a LINGER/SHIVER bookmark signed by Maggie Stiefvater. OH YEAH!!
1. SIGNED STUFF MAKES ME HAPPY.
ReplyDelete2. When people I ADORE update their blogs, I totally do a mental squee.
3. There's a drink that Health Food markets carry, it's green and it's a mixture of fruits and veggies that tastes DIVINE. I chug that stuff down in a heartbeat. LOVE.
4. Montana. I've only been through it twice, but I always feel very happy when I'm there.
5. Winning contests for signed stuff. YES THIS COUNTS. *grin*
I love that people do what I tag them to do. *MWAH*
Congratulations on finishing your revisions! Sounds like quite the process, can't wait to read STOLEN!
ReplyDeleteAlright my 5 things that make me happy :)
1. Christmas lights. I have a string of white christmas lights draped across my picture shelf and they just instantly turn my room into an oasis. They're on right now actually :)
2. Pride & Prejudice, I'm shamed to say I've never read it but I started it this week and I'm falling in love with Jane Austen's writing.
3. My playlist of the best Elvis Presley songs, it's a great soundtrack to a day at the pool!
4. A good thunderstorm, we've had a few this week. They make for good reading weather lol.
5. Dancing with my niece (who's 18 months). As soon as any type of music starts she stops whatever she is doing and just starts dancing with a very serious look on her face. It's hilarious!
That was fun :) Thanks for the contest! Enjoy your full on weekend!
Becky
beckster4491 at aol dot com
1. Book/movie releases from my favorite authors.
ReplyDelete2. Sushi dinners with my girlfriends.
3. My cats
4. The new season of True Blood WOULD make me happy, if it would just get here already!
5. Hot southern gentlemen...though, I don't think I've met any. I'm sure they'd make me happy though :D
I can't wait to see what you think of My Name Is Memory. I've been curious about that one. Apparently it's a trilogy and being turned into a movie.
addicted2novels(at)gmail(dot)com
1. Vodka.
ReplyDelete2. Vodka.
3. Vodka.
4. Vodka.
5. Vodka.
Wait... that was a little unimaginative. Let me try again:
1. Vodka.
2. Vodka.
3. Vodka.
4. Scotch.
5. Beer.
There.
Also:
1. Crit group meetings (with beer and/or vodka).
2. Someone who's NOT me doing wheatgrass shots.
3. Sleeping in past 6 am.
4. Coffee.
5. My bicycle.
There.
1. You make me happy! (I totally swear I'm not kissing up)
ReplyDelete2. Having my hubby home, especially on the weekends (unlike today when he is playing golf)
3. Sleeping in past 6am
4. A really good glass of wine or a really cold beer after a long, relaxing day on the beach
5. Finishing a scene in my WIP and being told that it's good
6. Sorry...I need to write this one in...your Vampire Diaries recaps. They are literally the highlight of my week- not like this is any surprise to you...please do it with the new show coming on!
Aww, how sweet that we made the list! Congrats on #1, what a HUGE accomplishment! I'm going to have to keep an eye out for this new show, sounds promising. And, is it really odd that I find the wheatgrass thing tempting and am wanting to try it?!
ReplyDeleteCOngrats on your revisions. CAn't wait to read STOLEN!!!
ReplyDelete1.My family and friends
2.Writing
3.CPs
4.Writing/blogger buddies
5. Sitting on a beach with a cold alcoholic beverage.
HAve a great weekend!
I love your #9. I do the same thing – avoid getting something ‘cause I’m worried I’ll like it.
ReplyDelete5 things that make me happy: the sound of children giggling, watching waves crash just off shore, writing a scene that clicks, tulips in the spring, and reading blogs.
1 - YOU! Darl'n you always make me smile!
ReplyDelete2. Sweet Tea with cherries..mmmmm
3. watermelon jolly ranchers
4. Peanut Butter Barr
5. Visiting my favorite blogs ;o)
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Haha about #6, I'm definitely the same way. :) We almost never see deer now that they're doing loads of construction closer and closer to the countryside, but I have the same reactions when I see deer hehe.
ReplyDeleteAww, #10 is really sweet. :)
10 things that make me happy:
1) Reading and getting to know bloggers who also have similar passions for literature and writing; I also like exchanging
advice with them, it's very helpful and lets me know I'm not alone on the road to literary fame. :D
2) Chocolate chip cookies, oh yeah!
3) Getting a brand new journal.
Smelling the new leafy pages and feeling the silk bookmarks gets me SO hyped up about using
it for the first time.
4) Reading Self Magazine, hehe. Great confidence booster and has awesome tips for being healthy and happy!
5) Playing the piano and music in general.
~TRA
http://xtheredangelx.blogspot.com
I am loving these comments guys! Everyone is making me smile! Thanks so much for telling me what makes you happy! :-)
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