Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something…GREEN.
Dont’ worry. It won’t hurt. Much.
I’m not here right now. Please leave a message at the sound of the beep. *Beep*
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I started this blog as a chronicle of the days leading up to the publication of my novel (and as an attempt not to go crazy while waiting for D-Day.) The book has been out in the wild since August and life has changed a bit since then. For one, more people find this blog now by searching for “Before Ever After” than typing in “Daniel Craig is hot.” (But in case you are looking for a sizzling pic of Mr. Craig, you can find it here. Go ahead. Take a peek. I know you want to.).
Green Pigs, Book Panels, and Other Things that Gobble Up Time
Hey, guys! November has been another crazy busy month. Wrestling with second novel (*insert desperate scream here*) + speaking engagements + kid 1′s homework + kid 2′s piano practice + writing commitments + book club invitations + Angry Birds = where the *bleep* did all my time go???
It’s Sunday morning now and I’ve found a pocket of time to come up for some air and share a little bit of the parts of my life where I’m not shuttling the kids around in sweaty gym clothes.
Hong Kong, Halloween, and Happy Campers
I cannot plan a birthday party to save my life. The last time my kids had an honest to goodness birthday party with all the trimmings was when they turned a year old. The next time they will have one is when they can put the event together themselves and all I have to do is show up and eat cake. To make up for my acute lack of party planning skills, we take them on birthday trips.
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What do the Tardis, the US Congress, and Crickets Have in Common?
No, this is not a trick question. I just got back a whirlwind trip to the West Coast and I assure you that I’m still too jet lagged to come up with puzzles or play tricks. The answer is simple: ME! These three things were just some of the pleasant surprises during my trip. But I am getting ahead of my story. Let’s start from the beginning, shall we?
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Thank you, Singapore! Next up, West Coast!
Usually, it only takes two things to make me a very happy camper in Singapore:
and…
Thank you, Manila! See you soon, Singapore!
You’re invited! See you soon, Singapore! 2pm., Sept 25, 2011 (Sunday), Prologue Book Store, Ion Shopping Center, Orchard Road.
Living in The Third World
I know, I know. It’s not politically correct to call it the Third World anymore. I’m supposed to say, “Developing Country,” right? Well, I would use the more PC term if I were going to give a speech at the U.N. But I’m not. I’m here, talking with you guys and giving it to you straight. But perhaps, the more accurate statement would be, “I live in THREE worlds.”
It’s supposed to be scientifically impossible to be in more than one place at the same time. My kids will tell you otherwise. To them, this is exactly what living in Manila means.
And these are their three worlds:
There is this one.
One Month After Before Ever After: How it Really Feels
My husband had this ring made for me as a present to celebrate my book deal. The mosaics I wrote about in Before Ever After inspired its design. Each stone has a meaning and pretty much sums up everything I’ve experienced so far on this odd journey.
