Taige Crenshaw -…increasing the sizzle factor

As I left my house this morning for work it was so quiet and still. The snow on the ground added to that feeling of being all alone. It might also be because there was no one else out and about yet. I was the first footsteps on my block. So there I was knee deep in snow trudging along. And the funny thing I was very happy. Moments like this makes me appreciate what I have. Life, health and being able to pursue my dreams of being an author. There is nothing like that feeling.

It added a pep to my step as I walked. Inhaling deeply I took in that snow stillness and let it seep into me. With that feeling I know I am going to have an awesome day. Won’t let anyone get to me today. I’m just going to remember that feeling I had this morning as I walked.

Happy 2011! Here’s to a safe, a little bit naughty and most off all fun year.

After last year and the personally hectic year last year I’m glad for this new one. Hoping this will be a year of many interesting things.

I’m feeling lots of anticipation for 2011. Very excited about the opportunities coming to my career goals. I’m going to have fun working towards them.
This year I have one main goal from which all the others flow out. The main goal:

Write.

So get ready for a sizzling year. (grin)

What are your goals/resolutions for 2011?

Happy Holidays to you all!

Have a safe, joyous and wonderful time with family and friends.

I’ve admitted more than a few times I am a gadget junkie. All my friends and family know this about me. Since I am the gadget guru of my family and to some of my friends they come to me when there are gadget questions. I tend to like to know all I can about a gadget so when they ask they know what they are getting into. I’ve learned not to get too technical since whoever is asking eyes glaze over when I do. When there is a new gadget that I see and I want I have been known to talk about all its virtues and drawback. Often and very loud if needed. LOL.

Well with the holiday season fast approaching I have been checking out gadgets. Sigh just saying that gives this gadget junkie a thrill. I’ve been trying to convince my sister for ages to get an e-reader. She does not like gadgets at all (putting hand against forehead.) Where did I go wrong? I was planning to get her one for Christmas then show her how to use it. I was determined to drag her into my gadget world despite her objections. Imagine my surprise when she called a few weeks ago wanting to get one and for me to tell her what to get. I had to tell her what her Christmas gift was but I was so happy she agreed to get one. And I didn’t even have to guilt her about all the money I spent and she wasn’t using my wonderful gadget gift. I’m really good at guilt. So with my sis waiting eagerly (snort, that is such a lie) I’ve been looking into what she should get based on what she wants to use it for. Hey any excuse to look at gadgets (grin).

Well I got another shock. My other sister who is also not into technology recently called to tell me her hubby got her an iPad for her birthday. And she was excited about it. (pumping fist) I was excited right along with her. Not to mention proud she has come to the gadget side.

Two converts down in my plan. I’m slowly converting my family and friends in my gadget takeover plan. (eyeing some others out there) They have no clue who will be next. Say it with me – Gadgets are Good.

Back to my sis’s iPad. After hearing about her getting the iPad I of course am a nice shade of color. Green that is. Color me green with envy. (wink) I want one. Like now. (sigh) No iPad appeared. I have to work on my wishing skills.

Well until I can wish one up I have a date real soon to meet the new gadget addition to the family. The iPad. (thumpy, thumpy) There goes this gadget junkie’s heart beating in anticipation. Hmm… I wonder if I can negotiate visitation rights with my sis’s iPad. LOL. Probably not. But I will at least get to see and hopeful touch it longingly.

Now help a gadget junkie out. What are some gadgets you have or wish you had?

Been home for a few days. Sick so I didn’t get out to start my Christmas shopping. Just been resting and trying to get better.

Only 3 weeks until Christmas. Oh boy. I have to get my shopping done. Not just the Christmas list shopping but the holiday treats shopping. Have some baking I need to do. Love the scent of baking. Will have to plan what I want to make. (rubbing hands together in anticipation).

Have to also work on my holiday decorating. Love the holiday season.

Plan for this weekend get some shopping done, decorate and be merry. LOL.

Whew. As I opened my door to go to the day job this morning I went brrr… It’s a really cold day. The temperature sure dropped a lot. Thankfully I was bundled up. But I did walk a little faster to my train and to my work. Now I am inside trying to get a little warm. Later it’s supposed to be much better. Hopefully.

I have a lot to do when I get home. Making plan for my office. Also some writing on my current WIP. Imagining warmer weather. (grin) Hey I can hope can’t I.

I had a very wonderful Thanksgiving. Ate too much, spent a great time with friends, spoke with my family and laughed like crazy. Hey did I mention I ate too much. LOL. All the food was tasty. Now I’m at work and so looking forward to the weekend.

Plan to get in a little Black Friday shopping on the way home. Also have some online shopping to do. Have to get cracking on my Christmas Shopping.

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone who celebrates it lots of fun and eats! If you don’t celebrate it – I hope you have a wonderful day.

Enjoy time with your friends and family!!