Today I’m doing one of my least favorite things: packing. But tomorrow I’ll be doing one of my most favorite things: traveling! Today was the last day of school–hence the smiling faces. The whole family is piling in the SUV and heading north. We’ll be spending some time with family in Portland and also some …
27. What you wore today That sounds like a question a creepy caller would ask. Okay. Today I don’t have to go into the office. I do have to do the laundry and pack for a trip, plus I need to walk soon. I’m dressed accordingly: in my least favorite black walking shorts and an …
26. Things you’d say to an ex I don’t have an ex. My husband was pretty much my first boyfriend. I also try really, really hard not to harbor bitterness toward others. I’m not always successful, but I do believe that kind of anger only hurts the person who nurtures it in her heart. Anyway, …
25. Four weird traits you have I always arrive at airports early. Way early. Obsessively so. It doesn’t help that all the airports are 100 miles from me, with unpredictable traffic in between. I stress about it. And I like hanging out in airports–they’re often good places to work–so I’d rather just be really early …
I’ve had a couple of people ask about this, and I definitely don’t want anyone confused or feeling cheated, so let me tell you what’s going on with my novellas Treasure and Guarded. Both of them are available as free downloads. Here are the links: Treasure and Guarded. You can also find the links on my …
24. Something you miss I miss my family. I live in California with my husband and kids, but most of my relatives are in Oregon. We see each other once or twice a year. I miss being able to hang out with them and do things together. I’m hoping to be able to move to …
23. A family member you dislike That’s awful. I can honestly say I like all my family members. A lot. So instead, I’ll write about a family member’s annoying habit. I do almost all my writing while sitting at the kitchen table. I have a study, but I prefer the kitchen because then I’m not …
22. Your morning routine This varies depending on the day of the week and time of the year. A typical academic weekday morning looks like this: Wake up when husband’s alarm goes off at 6:30. Try to go back to sleep, but fail. Get up at 7:30 Shower, etc. Head downstairs Start up laptop Brew …
21. Your zodiac/horoscope and whether you think it fits you. I don’t believe in this. I’m an Aries born in the Chinese year of the ram, so, you know, double sheep. Here are the supposed traits of ram people: Strengths gentle, softhearted, considerate, attractive, hardworking, persistent, thrift Weaknesses indecisive, timid, vain, pessimistic, moody, weak-willed Only …
20. Put your music player on shuffle and write the first 3 songs that play and what your initial thought is I like my playlist. It’s… eclectic. I like it so much I’m going to list the first 5 songs instead. ‘Cause I’m a rebel. I’ve added YouTube links so you can enjoy too! “Celebrate …