A Coffee Driven & Adventure Bound Life

Rolling With It

2012-02-01T09:22:00.000-05:00

I am not a very good planner. I can plan for weeks at a time and something will come up that will throw a curve ball in everything. Perfect example, I wrote a month’s worth of blog posts by hand (including this one) then something happened. I do not remember what it was but whatever the wrench was that was thrown into the works it is now there glaring at me. The problem is that once I am

Writing Prompts Are A Writer's Bestfriend

2012-01-27T07:00:00.003-05:00

One of my favorite tools as a writer is the writing prompts. I search the net for these. I am always looking for those little bits of jewels that inspire me. Sometimes it could be a phase, a word, or even a picture. Whatever triggers the brain to get going? Writing prompts are a writer’s best friend in my eyes. They are like a warm up before diving into the creation of a story or some other

My First Award of The Year!

2012-01-26T08:57:00.001-05:00

When I logged on to check out my comments yesterday I found that I had been awarded this badge by Rachel Mary Bean from Writing On The Wall . I am so grateful that she felt I deserved such an honor. So in the spirit of paying it forward I am passing it on to the five blogs I feel are awesome who have under 200 followers. I hope you all enjoy and I hope you will also go check out Rachel's blog

Selling Yourself

2012-01-25T07:00:00.001-05:00

When I was in my twenties, I studied marketing management for a while at the local tech school. On the first day of school, the teacher informed us that she would teach us how to “sell ourselves”. After the giggles from us students died down, she explained. We had to learn to be our own promoters in the world of nosiness. She explained how the way we present ourselves to the world would

"But I Don't Have Time To Read"

2012-01-24T07:00:00.001-05:00

I come across people all the time who talk about the fact that they love to write. They talk about all the ideas they have for stories. They talk about how they cannot wait to write that first novel. I do my best to encourage. I can understand that fire writing can light under a person. Then something funny happens. I will mention a good book I have read or I will ask if they have read anything

What Inspires Me?

2012-01-23T08:11:00.000-05:00

What inspires me to write? The stars twinkling in a black velvet sky, trees swaying in the wind before a storm, or the beautiful music that comes from my son under the disguise of laughter. When I wake up in the morning and see the fingertips of the sun’s rays dancing across Jose’s face. Staring at the beautiful coloring of my dog Libby as she sleeps on my lap. It’s experiences from the past. It

Reflecting On My Progress for The Week

2012-01-22T07:00:00.001-05:00

As I mentioned in an earlier post I have been writing my blog posts in advance this week. How well is my progress? I am writing this on Tuesday and this is my post for Sunday. This means I have a post for everyday this week (Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy!). I am feeling proud of myself I must admit. This means I have freed up all my writing time to where I can work on my articles and fiction writing.

My Photo of The Week: Libby the Dog

2012-01-21T07:00:00.001-05:00

This is our dashund Libby. We got her back around the middle of October from my boyfriend's former roommate. He was working more hours and was not home much. When we found out, he was giving her away we took her in. Inspite looking like a toy dashund she is actually a full-grown dashund. Back when she was born, the guy who ended up giving her to us actually gave her to someone else first. They

Putting My Butt In The Chair & Writing

2012-01-20T07:00:00.000-05:00

The best thing a writer can do is put their butt in the chair and write. I mean you can attend all the classes you want, go to all the writing groups you can find, and talk as much as you want on social networks. If you are not sitting in that chair writing then it is all pointless. There will be a point in every serious writer's life that they realize this to be true. I know this and have

Other Projects I Have Brewing On The Backburner

2012-01-19T07:00:00.001-05:00

One of the main reasons I have been writing my posts in advance is because I wanted to be able to establish a routine. I have been allowing myself to be a slacker so long that I have to correct my bad habits and get on track. When I started doing that, I discovered something. By writing my posts in advance, I was also allowing those creative juices to get flowing. The results? I have of course

My Other Creative Outlets In Life

2012-01-18T07:00:00.001-05:00

Writing is my passion in life but I also have other interest outside the litary world. As I have gotten older, I have found myself wanting to try out other things. I am sure I will not be good at everything I try but I feel by developing other hobbies I become a more rounded person. So here are a few things I am trying my hand at just to see if I can do it. 1. Baking- I have enjoyed baking

A Nice Surprise In My Inbox

2012-01-17T07:00:00.001-05:00

They say that good things come when you least expect it. That saying seems to becoming a reality for me. I only check my email a couple of times a week. There usually is not anything in there outside a few ads and what not. Things that can wait as far as I am concern. When I checked it Saturday, it was more of an afterthought. A HUGE surprise waiting for me. There was a notice informing me

Honoring The Man Who Died For His Dream

2012-01-16T07:00:00.000-05:00

When I was a little girl in school one of my heroes were (and still is) Martin Luther King. I was amazed how he was willing to risk it all for the dream that every man, woman, and child would be created equally. I read every book I could get my hands on about him. I watched every television show that was aired. I marveled at his ability to love even those who hated him. We have come so far as

What I Demand From The Books I Read & Myself As A Writer

2012-01-10T07:00:00.002-05:00

I am a very active reader. I devour books by many different writers. I do not care if they are what is in style now. I do not care what trend they may or may not fall under this week. All I care about is whether the book is something I can consume with my mind. I care only for what each word says and if it will keep me, thinking long after the ending has arrived. I want to feel the passion in

A Mini Vacation for the Mind

2012-01-09T07:00:00.002-05:00

Photo Source Over the last couple of days, I have come up with story ideas during some of the strangest times. While taking a shower one hit me involving a ghost, a broken heart, and moving on with life. Another idea hit me while washing dishes. I got a little

Insecure Writer's Post: Having A Little Faith in One's Self

2012-01-04T08:41:00.000-05:00

This is part of the Insecure Writer’s support group. We write a post the first Wednesday of the month that expresses our insecurities as a writer as well as offering support and encouragement to our fellow writers. If you are interesting in joining, please click on this link to Alex J. Cavanaugh's blog in order to sign up. I think in life that we are our own worst enemy. We all have an inner

Little King of The Hill (Photo)

2012-01-03T11:46:00.000-05:00

I was able to catch my son unaware while at play.

Stepping Into 2012

2012-01-02T11:04:00.000-05:00

I have survived 2011 and have stepped that first toe into 2012. I have been using the last couple of months to reflect. I have been reflecting on what direction I want to take my writing. I have been reflecting on where I want to be in life. I have been reflecting on how to accomplish all I desire. I know it’s a lot of reflecting. Now is time to put a plan into place. I try not to dwell on all

Christmas Around South Georgia: Willet Way Wonderland

2011-12-03T22:10:00.000-05:00

We went out friday night to collect some of the Christmas sights around town. Jose took me to this wonderful place where you can tell the family take joy in the season of giving at Willet Way Wonderland. It was a wonderful magical place where the beauty of Christmas can be seen all around. A awesome give that this family gives year after year. So if you live in or near South Georgia I suggest

Still Trying To Get My Act Together

2011-12-02T10:57:00.000-05:00