And then I realised, I should post something here too, because there's only so long you can wish people Happy New Year before it's weird.
So... Happy 6th January.
I'm currently writing another short story, which obviously means I've been doing a lot of other things instead!
I have
- redesigned my writing submission database (yes, all parts of that are as geeky as it sounds)
- voluntarily taken the dog for a walk during really heavy downpours
- walked to town to pay a bill... a bill!
- possibly organised a book signing with my local independent bookshop owner, and then bought a book from her (A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson)
- chomped my way through lots of Christmas chocolates
- celebrated the return of Castle - yay!
I guess, all that's left is to get on with this story.
Happy New Year Annalisa. You have been so busy already and it's only the 6th. Well done, you. I'm winding up slowly. I love the idea of walking in down pours. How refreshing! Have a great year!
ReplyDeleteThese are not your common or garden downpours, unfortunately - these are apocalyptic showers :-)
DeleteI think we're still good to wish a happy new year - I do wonder what is the cut-off, though? February? - so Happy 2016! :)
ReplyDeleteI need to re-organize my submission tracking system. It's gotten rather unruly and out of date.
Happy New Year :-) I would panic greatly if I didn't know where each and every submission was!
DeleteYou are off to a start - healthy walking is good and I'm sure the dog is happy. Chocolate is still necessary. Let's not ramp up too quickly - might get dizzy. Good luck for 2016
ReplyDeleteYou always speak such sense Joanne. I shall always listen to you, especially with regards to chocolate :-)
DeleteGood luck with the book signing. I love visiting independent stores. So much personality.
ReplyDeleteOur local bookshop was recently taken over by new owners, and it's really interesting to see the changes/improvements. And it's always nice when they recognise you!
DeleteGood luck with the book signing. Sounds like a great idea. Happy 2016!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie. I might try to branch out to some other indie shops - there are a couple around here.
DeleteHi Annalisa - I guess if I had a dog .. I'd have been out in those downpours and they have "down poured" haven't they - terrible squally showers ...
ReplyDeleteWell done on what you have been doing and here's to a great 2016 and success with all your goals and plans .. cheers Hilary
Thanks Hilary :-)
DeleteHave a prosperous year, and best wishes!
ReplyDeleteThanks Blogoratti, and you! I tried to visit your blog, but it kept throwing me out.
DeleteMy dogs won't walk in heavy downpours. If I take them out into one, they stand stubbornly and glare at me until I take them back inside.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your writing and your book signing!
Aw, poor things. I think mine would prefer to stay home, but he'd be far too boisterous for the rest of the day!
DeleteA good and positive start to the year. I hope you finalise the book signing.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Annalisa :)
Thanks Suzanne - it's a matter of timing at the moment. Happy New Year :-)
DeleteGood luck with the signing! And those are great things to start off the new year. I like your Take a Selfie Every Day Challenge. I don't think I'm brave enough for that one. Here's to a great 2016 for all of us! :)
ReplyDeleteThe great thing about the selfies is that I don't have to show anyone. And it's interesting that already I don't feel quite as self-conscious about looking at my photos. I think it's going to do a lot for my confidence!
DeleteI think it's still early enough to say Happy New Year! Sounds like you've already accomplished a lot. Good luck with everything!
ReplyDeleteThen, Happy New Year, Sarah :-)
DeleteIt does sound like a lot, doesn't it? The chocolate eating was especially tough ;-)
Congrats on arranging a book signing! That's awesome! And I think I've wished people happy New Year multiple times on blog comments now. LOL! Stay out of those downpours though - don't want you to get sick. :)
ReplyDeleteOne of the perks of doing the rainy walks is I get to put my PJs on the minute I walk through the door. Sometimes, Hubby is waiting at the door with them :-)
DeleteThose dog walks should counter all of that chocolate eating.
ReplyDeleteSell a ton of books at the signing.
I might have to walk further - I've just found a whole heap of Christmas goodies that I forgot we'd bought :-)
DeleteI hope to sell a lot of books!
I enjoy walking, which of course means I rarely do it.
ReplyDeleteI also wiped out a lot of chocolates.
Those chocolates had it coming though! :-)
DeleteYeah, you write short stories about like I do. It's a special way that all my writing gets "done." And the last of my chocolates are currently enjoying their last 24 hours of existence.
ReplyDeleteBut the important thing is, Rena, we both get them written :-) Enjoy your chocolates!
DeleteWalking into town probably isn't the most fun when it's to pay a bill, but hey, it was probably a nice walk!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm trying to let my bloggy friends know my blog has moved to http://libbyheily.com/blog/
Safe to say, paying bills isn't my top ten of favourite things to do :-)
DeleteGood luck with the new blog.
Yay! Happy new year. Here's to an epic one. I'm still too timid to do a signing, or maybe too tied down by a baby, so I applaud you for setting that up. It sounds like you've got your head on straight for 2016.
ReplyDeleteI've done on before, when my second book was released. It was fun, because it was quite small (no queues or groupies, lol). I think 2016 is going to be a good 'un :-)
DeleteSeconded. And if not, we'll fortify it with cheese, eh?
DeleteSuperwoman!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish... :-)
DeleteHappy 2016! Definitely a great start to the year for you. You go girl! May there be many wonderful things to come in 2016 for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThanks Murees. I wish the same for you :-)
DeleteHappy New Year. You've been quite busy. I wish someone would volunteer to walk my dog. I can't walk him even when it is nice outside and he is a lab, supposed to be the easiest, most gentle, family dog in the world. He is great, sweet, lovable, but oh so strong, and will not mind me. He minds everyone else. Me, nope. Pulls me, drags me. Once he cracked my tailbone and gave me a concussion when he took off after a rabbit. I just have no control over the dog. I know it's because I won't put the choker collar on, I'm afraid of hurting him. He will walk without a leash and stay right by my side if I have a bag of treats. But that can't be any everyday occurrence. I have to walk the dogs separately. At least I'm getting exercise. Plus, I'm paying my daughter's boyfriend to walk him once a day, but that's a HUGE secret, b/c if my husband found out he'd flip out. We're on a really tight budget right now. A book signing with Kate Atkinson, chocolates and the return of Castle. Sounds like 2016 is off to a good start for you. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, your dog sounds like a handful. Mine tends not to listen to me so much, but as he's getting older (almost 2), I'm winning the battle. We use a harness on ours, which did help to stop him pulling so much.
DeleteI'm not signing with Kate Atkinson, I just bought her book. But that's a goal for sometime in the future :-)
Hi Annalisa,
ReplyDeleteHappy January 8th! :) You have a lot of distractions going for you. I look after my son's dog, Penny, during the week when my son is at work. This means, I walk down three flights of stairs to take her out in the latest stormy downpour we've been experiencing. I so relate to you and taking a dog for a walk in the rain. Maybe you might like to pay my bills? Well, you can't blame me for trying :)
All the best in 2016, Annalisa.
Gary :)
And I bet when you get down all those stairs, she's reluctant to go outside coz it's... you know, RAINING! Dogs, gotta love 'em :-)
DeleteHahaha I identify with your short story writing process!
ReplyDeleteGood to know I'm not alone :-)
DeleteGoodness, Castle. I didn't realize that show was still running! That used to be a comfort watch for me.
ReplyDeleteCastle is well and truly still going, albeit a little chubbier these days :-)
DeleteYour databse ... nicely colour coded, I hope?
ReplyDeleteOf course! ;-)
DeleteNormally I would have been reading your post and thinking, "That's me." this year though I have vowed to be more productive and am actually succeeding in that so far. Still it did make me chuckle and reminded me of the good old days. hehe
ReplyDeleteI had to force myself to get on with it. I have a deadline for the end of the end of the month, so I can't procrastinate anymore :-(
DeleteWell done on being productive - sometimes you just have to tell yourself 'Enough! Get on with it!"