Happy Mother's Day!

I hope all the moms out there are getting some recognition today, and all the kids and dads are thinking about how much the moms in their lives do for them!  I know how much I appreciate my mom!

We'll probably be heading to the aquarium today, which is likely to be jam packed, and then maybe go do some go-cart racing.  I like picking "non-traditional" moms day things because 1) I like them better and 2) the crowds tend to be a little less! :)

Other things planned for today - get the next Win Some, Lose Some chapter out and convince someone else to do the laundry!

Playing Catch Up

It never seems to really work, despite any efforts.  I will commit inside my head to (for instance) catch up on my PMs, or emails, or laundry, or whatever - but I never seem to manage to get everything done I set out to get done.  Ah well.  Such is the life of working mother, yes?

Speaking on PMs (on Fanfiction) - if you have sent me one in the past...oh...six weeks or so, I apologize.  I'm trying to catch up on them now. ;)

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Release the Kraken!

I have been dying to use that phrase lately.  It just fit.  Now I have to figure out how to work Cthulhu into a story.  Might have to play a little Age of Mythology as well.

My son got all his hair cut off for Locks of Love yesterday.  He's hating the short hair, but I think he looks adorable.  No pictures - he wouldn't hear of it.  He kept threatening to wear a hat all day.

The poor dog fell and looks like he tore a ligament.  Almost certainly means surgery, and the poor thing is just miserable.  He's headed to the vet now for x-rays to confirm. 

Busy week so far, even though I am officially unemployed (I quit my current job and don't start the new one until next Monday) for the time being.  I joined a walking club with Mr. Savage (10 miles per week!  Gah!), so of course it is going to rain all week.  Ha!

I don't know what I'm going to work on today, but I would suspect there will be another Win Some, Lose Some update at some point today.

Driven To Desire

The @DrivenToDesire1 anonymous UST challenge is taking submissions!  No, I'm not writing for it, but I will be judging (which is a lot harder if you ask me). There are so many talented writers out there - and I know some of you are reading this right now!  Go check it out and start writing!

Check out the Driven to Desire blogsite for more information!

Girl's Day!

Mr. Savage and the boy are heading out of town for jazz festivals and soccer games, so it's just me and my 10 year old daughter today!  Well, that and 100 bags of mulch.  Hmm...maybe I should have offered to drive the boy to all his activities...

Actually, my daughter wants to have a yard sale next weekend, so it looks like we'll be going through the house and pulling out the stuff we don't use anymore.  We'll take a break and go see the new Disney Movie about chimpanzees later this afternoon.  Has anyone seen it yet?  I'm a big supporter of the Jane Goodall Institute, and some of the ticket sales this weekend will benefit that organization.  

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Tempt My Tongue is Complete!

Hard to believe, I know, and I was right along there with a few of you wondering if I was ever going to get it done.  It was a difficult story - both to write and to read - but I think it ended the way it was supposed to, and most people who made it through to the end seem to agree.

If you were waiting for it to be done, no reason to wait any longer!  TMT Complete

If you haven't stopped by, check out the reading group and discuss the chapters with everyone!

Duct Tape Rose

I just had to share, because my son is just too damn cute.  He's quite the geek, and for his and his girlfriend's anniversary, he made her this rose out of duct tape.

Reboot!

I need to get myself back on track.  My routine has been uprooted, and some of you can probably guess what that means!  I'm no where near WSLS's Edward, but it still bothers me and makes life difficult.  I'm trying to "Reset" today - get my taxes done, get a few other essentials out of the way, and then I'm going to lock myself in a room until the last TMT chapter is done.  If you haven't heard from me by Monday, send a pineapple and mushroom pizza!

Crazy Busy Weekend

It seems I have far more on my plate for this weekend than can actually be done.  Multiple soccer games (Go Crew and Arsenal today!), a lot of house work, I have GOT to get my taxes done, and Easter Plans.  I hope to get some writing time in there.  I really, really want to get TMT finished this weekend.  Yeah, I know - I said that last weekend.  I mean it this time.  Really.  I think.

Have a wonderful Easter everyone!

Win Some, Lose Some banner and Various Ramblings

Still trying to kick this nasty cold - it has made it very difficult to get anything done.   I'm farther behind than ever.  *sigh*  I've been trying to drown myself in Vitamin C and Echinacea, but it hasn't worked so far.    Day 4, so hopefully it's almost over.

I am very close to completing TMT.  I'm not sure why it is being so difficult.  DK has been smacking me around about it (with good reason), so you'll get it before too long, I hope.  Check out the reading group on TMT - these were some interesting questions about the previous chapter, and some predictions about what will happen in the end!

Win Some, Lose Some should update today - almost done with the next chapter.  I just need to stop coughing and sneezing long enough  to finish it.  Thank you Ro for the beautiful banner!