What's Been Up With Me?

Hello peoples!  Geez, I just can't get a break.  I tell myself to go post something on here then, as the universe would have it, stuff happens!  To put it simply, it's been a weird week.  On the bright side, went to an antique show just west of town!  You know, one of those shows that are out in the middle of nowhere Texas where you have no phone service?  Yeah, that kind of fun!  My friend asked if I wanted to

go so we made the hour trip out there!  I didn't get much, just an old pair of clip-on earrings and a key.  I was thinking about turning the earrings into something else.  Maybe a necklace or a pin?  Haven't quite decided yet.  Any ideas?  I thought that the earrings looked cool and had a wintry, snowflake kind of vibe.  Good thing winter is coming up!  And I also found a giant wooden moose!  Now, I'm a tall girl, 5ft 9in, and I was eye level with this thing.  I thought it was cool.  Not too often you find a moose in Texas.

But other than antiquing, I also went to church yesterday.  Ok, for those of you who don't know me, I'm not a big church goer.  In fact, I hardly ever go to church!  I know, I know, I'm a terrible Christian.  Nothing like poking fun at myself!  Ha.  But seriously, when I lived in Ohio, I was a member of a church group there.  When I moved back here, I dropped off the church bandwagon.  However, while I was in Ohio, I would go to home meetings and other various dinners and get-togethers with people from that church.  They're awesome people!  Down here, I never got in contact with the branch of the church here.  Until yesterday.  Funny story really.  I had this strange "I need to find a church" feeling a week ago and began looking around.  I found a Lutheran church that seemed interesting and when I called my friend to see if she would go with me (I don't like going to places for the first time alone) she said that she had gotten in contact with a member of our church life here.  This is what I find funny: I found the Lutheran church Sunday, was going to call friend Monday but forgot, called her Tuesday only to find out she had spoken to the church lady only a couple hours prior.  Talk about timing!  In the end, we went to church, met some cool people, and I think we're going again next week.  I'll admit, it's a bit weird going back.  Let the adventure begin!

So what other randomness has been going on with me?  Oh!  My sister wants to set me up on a blind date!  I've never been on one so I'm nervous, but excited.  From what she's told me about this guy, he seems kinda cool.  Of course, I won't know for sure until I meet him.  And I'm only doing this because he knows my sister!  Can't wait!  I'll let you know how it goes, maybe.  To be honest, I think my sister is doing this so that if her friend and I do get together, she can say that she was the one to set us up!  Love you too sis!

Here's a link to Shadows, another story of mine.  There's only three chapters up, but that's because it's still a work in progress.  I started it, then took a break because I hit the ever-lovable writer's block.  Just so you know, I'm up to chapter twenty-five in it, but there's still a lot of editing to be done.  Perhaps a little input from some readers about the first few chapters could help me get an idea??

I'm also tempted to put up another work of mine, Lost Soul.  I've been rereading it to help me get over the writer's block I have with it.  Yes, I hit writer's block often, but I just jump to a different work.  Lately, I've been busting out Caged like no tomorrow!  Caged is the sequel to Dethroned.  So far, the characters in Dethroned have grown on me and I'm loving a couple of them.  I can't mention one because he hasn't made an appearance yet in the chapters I've posted.

Here's a cute video I saw recently.  It's animated really well!  Enjoy:  Glen Keane - The Duet

Quick Update

Oh wow, I haven't updated in a long time.  Longer than I had thought!  Sorry!  Stuff started and life happened and my attention went elsewhere.  I will post something new soon!  Be it a post about my ramblings or another chapter, we shall see.  However, I have reread and did a lot of editing for Dethroned, changes will be up here shortly.  But as a quick apology, I'll add another chapter to Dethroned for y'all to read!  Enjoy!

Dethroned (Chapters Page)

Dethroned Chapter Six - Facing Master

New Chapter!

Chapter Five of Dethroned has been added!  Enjoy!! :)

Dethroned Ch. 5 - Choke Collar

Lost Love Life

Lately, I’ve had flashbacks to the old me. where today I smile, am optimistic, and generally happy-go-lucky, I used to be cold, bitter, and a bit grumpy. My heart was hardened, I didn’t believe in love. Quite simply, I was a lost soul and it sucked!

During recent reflections, I realized that I used to believe that I couldn’t love, that love was an illusion. Only people I cared for was family, but for years, I refused to say “I love you,” except to two people. Sad, I know. So, why was I so cold? Well, my parents divorced, but during that time, during the years of arguing and legal crap, I learned and heard things that not only hurt, but chipped away at my trust in people. Then in college, I had a few personal fiascoes. Some family related, others school, and, of course, relationships-wise as well.

Now, my dating life is less than spectacular. I had my crushes, I had a few boyfriends over the years, but one thing bothered me, I would typically be in a relationship for a few months at best. Just for laughs, my favorite break-up was when he broke up with me via Facebook. My roommate looked at me and said, “Hey, I didn’t know you two broke up.” Neither had I and I burst out laughing. I had been planning on breaking up with him anyway except face-to-face. But that guy is long gone. In 2012, I met someone else, we got engaged, moved in together, and we split this past January. Oh the joys of being single!

Then days like yesterday come around. Not going to complain, I had a lot of fun at the beach with my friend and her fiancé. But as much as I tell myself that I’m fine with my singleness, I really miss being in a relationship. I could see the love that my friends have for each other and honestly, I was a little jealous. I miss having someone to laugh with, to hold, to be there when I’m lonely or having a bad day. I really miss hugs and the goofing off. Watching them together, yeah, that little jealous green eyed monster wanted to make an appearance. Still, I love my friend and her fiancé, and I’m truly happy for them. They’re perfect for each other!  Besides, I have teeth to hate me.  Kept up with my own personal tradition that whenever I'm at a beach, I get a bag of saltwater taffy.  That stuff is delicious!

Besides, I have my cuddle-buddy, Motley, my cat! She’s my little fluffball. Yeah, I’m on track to be a crazy cat lady! Kidding! As for me getting back out there, I suck. I don’t know where to go to meet people. As much as I want to believe that I can meet someone at a coffee shop, I don’t think that’s going to happen for me. hell, I live on the outer edges of a major city and I can’t meet people! There’s something wrong with me. Geez, I’ve become anti-social. But I’ve never been the type to just walk up to some random person and say hi. Silly, but I’m kind of shy. Since I’ve moved back here, my childhood home, I’ve been lost. I came back home and have been kind of hiding. As I joke with one of my friends, I’ve become a hermit! What? I like my little hidey hole. Just don’t know what to do outside of it.

However, despite my romantic troubles, I’m glad that I’ve crawled out of my emotional black hole. Life is so much brighter! Guess all I need to do now is cross my fingers and step outside my door and hope I meet some fun people.

And, for your amusement, my favorite commercial from the Simpson's mega marathon last week!  I couldn't help but laugh whenever I saw this!