I logged in because I thought it might be fun to do my annual "Year in Review" post. I was shocked to discover that my LAST entry was in January. Really? Where the hell did this year go ( Read more... )

I'm working on chapter 3 right now. Once I finish that, I want to breeze through four and the prologue. Then I'll have a strong foundation of my book to get opinions on (cough, Christina and Lisa ( Read more... )

I've been working on my book a lot over the last several days. I haven't written as much as drawn out outlines, thought about characters and plots, and done some research on tips for writing a novel. I have random bursts of inspiration, usually at work, where I feel comepelled to write but am unable to do so. With my work schedules, I haven't been ( Read more... )

my leg is healing slowly. I think. I'm no doctor so I don't actually know....

I cannot believe it is already December! CRAZY! I'm almost 23. Even crazier!? 23 seems much more adult than 22 does ( Read more... )

Several people have been asking for updates and photos of how things in Portland are treating me....So I finally put together a small photo album! My apartment/work/life etc are all showcased. I'll add more to it as time goes on (and I buy new things, haha ( Read more... )

On a separate note, I heard my first Christmas song on the radio for the season. I'm really excited that the holidays are upon us ( Read more... )

Life is really good right now.

I just got home and am off tomorrow -- thank JESUS!

I'm going to watch some TV and unwind a bit, then hit up the gym and dance studio for an hour or so. I might go out tonight but I'm pretty exhausted so odds are I'll stay home.

I am proudly writing this from my new apartment complex, The Regency, in Vancouver, Washington! It feels great to finally be getting settled into my own space -- but it hasn't been without it's ups and downs ( Read more... )

For over a year now, I've been talking about moving down to Portland to work at a new hotel they're building near the airport. You've watched as my various status' and posts have changed to reflect my new plans and ideas and I can FINALLY say that the original plan has set into motion! I was up for a salaried assistant manager position and have ( Read more... )