Monday, February 27, 2012

Daily Inspiration #41

Project X: Cookies and Toys

Still in her thoughts, Alexx couldn’t help but smile as she walked out of the hospital, and back to her car. She sighed in blissful happiness as slipped into the driver’s seat and drove away. This place would become her new home, and she already felt good about it.

So much that when she got home, she did a bit of unpacking—starting with the kitchen. Then after most everything was put away in cabinets, under the sink, Alexx started putting boxes by the door that she would take with her to the new office.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Daily Inspiration #40

The Highlights of My Saturday

10:00 AM- Folded some towels. Apparently, procrastination is my friend because those towels have been sitting there, unfolded, for the longest time. It is also the first mountain of laundry that I have to fold. Trust me. The things I put off for writing (and other things.) :D


10:12- Sitting in bed, in my pajamas. 


10:18-Decided to read more of The Lost Hero. Only 142 pages left to go. Still on the same book that I was on a month ago. Whoops! 


10:30- Enjoyed a chocolate while reading. Valentine's chocolate. I do have to admit that I do have any chocolate left because I've kind of forgotten about it, and been sick and totally not in the mood to eat it (and I am a BIG chocolate lover--so that's saying something)




10:49-131 pages left to read in "The Lost Hero"
11:00-Listening to music and trying to get some writing done. 
11:45- 335 words written. That's all while breaking up a fight between my cat and dog. I know--epic. 
12:18- Started reading over my lesson for church. Again...procrastination, working and sickness is to blame. 
Lunch time- Found an article on Carol King & Louise Goffin who wrote the theme song for Gilmore Girls.



Wednesday, February 22, 2012

All That Had Been Forgotten: Late Night Visit

The moon was full and shining through her window, casting a white glow throughout the room; soft whispers of sleep filled the air of the dark house.  The wooden boards creaked with the gentle rock of the wind that swayed the trees. Besides the gentle taps of rocks hitting the upstairs window, it was a soothing night.

Clara’s eyes fluttered open, as she sat up in bed. Another rock hit the glass with an impatient thud, and she knew that she hadn’t been imagining, but who would be coming to visit, so late in the night?  

Daily Inspiration #37

Taking Chances: The Rest of Our Lives

"Kid, you know I couldn't be more proud of you." Lorelai offered after helping her daughter put on her wedding dress. Lorelai stood behind her daughter as they looked into the mirror. Rory smiled with a laugh, admiring her mother's work in the mirror. Her dress was more beautiful then something you would see being displayed at a wedding shop. And she was proud to know that her mother had offered a great sacrifice to make sure that it was the best one that she would ever see.

Rory's dark brown hair was curled up in a wonderful formation of soft curls and sweet smelling hold of flowers and lavender. "I can't believe. I'm really doing this." She turned towards her mother and smiled in thanks, before wrapping her hands around her mother in appreciation. "Thank you."

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Daily Inspiration #36

Project X: Welcome to California

When Alexx arrived at California Pacific Medical Center, it didn’t long for her to get directions to where to meet Dr. Elizabeth Wilson—the head of Pediatrics. From there, it took exactly one elevator ride and three floors up, until her heels were clicking on peppered tile.


Through the glass doors in front of her, there was a gift shop filled with an assortment of baby things in the window.  Down the hall and around the corner, led her to a waiting room filled with children, mothers, fathers and grandparents.

“Hi, how can I help you?” The receptionist inquired as Alexx approached the desk. The woman was probably in her mid forties; had dirty blond hair that bounced every time she moved around.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Daily Inspiration #35

A Little Doodle of Inspiration






I've been meaning to do this post, but I've either been VERY busy, or sick. But I just have to say that I got my book Creative Doodling & Beyond by Stephanie Corfee on Valentine's Day. I have to say that I haven't found my doodling niche just yet (as you see from the above picture), but I'm intrigued by all the ideas that are in this book. 

Friday, February 17, 2012

Sneak Peek: May I "Ch 35"


Walking into the kitchen, he watched as she nursed a hot cup of tea and looked out the window—choosing to sit beside her at the table. He gave her a look as if he were saying: I’d rather that you stayed.

“It was a private conversation.” Gillian took another sip of tea, clearly knowing what he was thinking. Cal looked rather uncomfortable, although he was trying not to show it. Her thoughts went back to her conversation with Emily, and she couldn’t help notice that her thoughts were reflecting his own.

“The conversations between Zoe and me are anything but private anymore.”As she glanced back out the window, she could feel his eyes on her. “You should know that as well as anyone.”

Saturday, February 11, 2012

The Community

Once upon a time I had this idea, to which I thought it was a little crazy. I mean . . . what's one more thing to stretch the mind a little? When I shared this idea with a couple of my figment friends-- they were nice and told me that creating a little community area was a great idea.

I've been writing for the past six, almost seven years and sometimes I feel like I just blow through life without really communicating with anyone. I know there are other writers out there who just need that little push, or wish that they could talk to other authors that in a sense--they love. 

I think it's nice to have twitter, comment and review boxes--but even at times I even think that can be a bit informal at times (or even missed after being written). So I thought . . . why not have a place where I can communicate with those who take the time to review or comment on anything that I've written. 

So, I've put a widget on the side, or you can click on "My Community" at the top of this page and either one will take you to the board. I hope to chat with you see you there!!

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Daily Inspiration #33

I love the first quote "writing is thinking on paper". because its so true.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Something To Make You Laugh

It's a bit long, but funny. This twenty-two minute clip is from the show "Fraiser". That and I love Peri Gilpin (who is currently staring on the show "Make It Or Break It")

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Daily Inspiration #32

I Think I've Finally Found My Place

I love having different places to write and put what I write, so others can read it too. There was a time when I really wanted to keep what I was writing was private--just because some things I write about are about things near and dear to my heart.

If you're an author (or have ever written something) you know that it's even better when people respond and lift you up because of what you write. In a way . . . everyone wants to be accepted for whatever they do. It's called being human. That and I think I've finally found my place. It's called figment.com, and I don't think I could have found a better group of individuals who truly make me feel like I can keep writing. People who edge me on to write more--even though I hadn't written a poem for the longest time--I did again last night.

Not trying to turn this into some sappy post. but THANK YOU! Thank you for giving me the inspiration as a writer.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Daily Inspiration #31

I just watched "The Help" last week, and this line stuck in my mind. Naturally, I was excited when I found this on Pinterest--and I think it is a very important statement that everyone should keep in mind when they're feeling a little down and need a pick-me up.

Organize, Organize, Organize!

Slowly, I'm getting around to organizing the blogs that I'm following (Artsy, cutesy...eh, you get the picture), as well as to adding those that I've been following on my personal blog (that is now closed). I decided in November that I would stop complaining blogging. As much as I was going through a hard time...that hard time kind of died and I've moved on just slightly. It seems like the only time I could blog was when I was focusing on the negative things that were pulling me down. In fact, it's amazing to see the things that come out when you're really writing from the heart--some things that you don't even expect that you were thinking of in the first place. But it is kind of fun to go back and see how much I've grown from the experience.

Ick. And I'm still sick...which isn't any fun. I feel like I did before I found out that I had tonsillitis. Sadly, I had this feeling for about eight months; colds that wouldn't go away, coughing (sometimes coughing so hard that I couldn't eat), sore throats, fevers, fatigue and of course working so much that I felt like my head was going to explode, all experienced before anyone could figure out what it was. The doctor I went to last year (otolaryngologist, an ear-nose-and-throat specialist.) it took almost five minutes to tell me that I needed to get surgery to get my tonsils out. Everything went away after the surgery, but I always get a bit nervous that it'll come back somehow.