Tag: Christmas

Updates and whatnot…

Yes, I’ve done it again.  I’ve changed the look of my blog to a Christmasy look.  And yes,, I realize it’s only the middle of November,, but that’s cause I will not decorate my house until the middle of December.  I have neighbours now that has their lights on, and decorations out on their lawns.  But I will not be joining them.  Having this stuff up this early is nuts.  And it takes away from the joys of it IMO.  By the time Christmas comes,, I’m tired of seeing all the lights.  But that’s just me.  To each their own.

And yes,,, I realize it’s been a month and a half since I last posted.  I do have other things going on.  Although, I blame that Farm Ville 2 on Facebook.  I’ve been on there more times in a run of 2 months that I’ve lost track of what I’m supposed to be doing.  Do I feel bad?  Hell no.  It’s fun, plus it passes the time.  Do I get housework done?  For the most part – yes.  Not very fast though,, but it does get done.

And then there’s the shopping for gifts for my family and some friends.  I pretty much know what I have to get, and I’m not going to list them out as these people I shop for will no doubtly be reading this.  So in that in mind,, thank you all for standing by my side all these years, and for not letting me quit any projects I’m going.  And for being a shoulder when I needed to vent.  Or to just be silly with.  Some friends will pretend to be there for ya for their benefit.  Those are the ones that I’ll ignore.  Not that I want to, but to the fact that I don’t need the drama they carry with them.  That doesn’t mean that I won’t be here for them,, cause I will.  My door will always be open,, just not to the bullsh*t.

Now on to a more happier update…

I’ve officially started chapter 2 of my sequel.  I know, I know,, IT’S ABOUT BLOODY TIME !!! LOL.  At first I was doubting myself because of that 1 (or 2) hater(s).  Making me doubt myself and my work.  If it wasn’t for one particular friend, I think I would have scrapped the idea and went on to another story idea.  So I will forever be grateful to him.  And of course to my husband, who’s always been by my side in this adventure.  Giving me the encouragement I needed to continue.  Plus informing me of the mounds of co-workers who’s hounding him for the next book, wanting to know what happens. LOL.  I thank each and every one of you for such support.

To the 2 haters,, I want to thank both of you too.  You’re just a constant reminder of why I want to continue my writing.  If you want to keep hating and making others feel like they are in the wrong,, then you’re doing a bang up job.  But you’re the ones looking stupid at the end of the day.  I won’t be naming you, as that’s just what you’re waiting for.  Instead I’ll let ya mold over the fact that your attempt to stop me from doing something that I love and that I’m actually good at has failed.  I’ll be sure to thank you when I’m being interviewed for writing my first Best Seller.  :p

Wow,,, I think this is the most I’ve written in one setting in a very long time.  Other then writing my TV reviews that is,,, they took much longer.  Which is something that I’m hoping to get back into again.  But those will be published on my other site, IN THE KNOW.   Be sure to follow that site too.

Anyway,, I think that’s all that’s on my mind for the moment.  It’s almost 11am and I have yet to start on housework.  🙂

Thank you for popping by and taking an interest in what I have to say.

Until next time,

K, xo

My Year in Review…

This might not be as long as my other years, or as interesting, but it’s something.

Trying to think of what I done throughout the year can be tedious.  Especially where there’s days I don’t remember what I had for breakfast the day before. 😀  So I’ll just do the highlights of what happened in 2013.

Only big thing that happened in January was Brett’s birthday.  And it’s scary with the thought of his birthday coming up again in a few days and he’ll be 16.  I don’t look like someone who has a teenager for their child.  But I look at it that it’s having a child with special needs is what’s keeping me young.

The One
My book is available on amazon.com

February was when I  published my first book.  I tell ya, that was the one thing that I’ve been so nervous about in my whole life.  As soon as I made the post on facebook that my book was available on Amazon.com, I get a reply from my friend in the US saying that she just bought her copy.  Well,,, I cried when I read that.  It was a good thing the kids were in school, and hubby was at work, cause my eyes were red and puffy.  I wasn’t looking pretty, lol.  Then a little while later, I get a phone call from a childhood friend from Ontario.  And she got me crying again.  I’m so grateful for my friends, they are awesome.  Their support is so overwhelming.  And I know that some of them will read this, so I want to thank you all.  I love you all. xoxo.

March.  Well this is when we were supposed to go to Cuba. Unfortunately we had to cancel 2 days before flying out due to unforeseen medical reasons.  But we were able to get the majority of the money back,,, gotta love insurance, and gave the money to our awesome travel agent to put on a gift card for us when we found another place to go.  It took a while, but we found one.  It’s still in Cuba, just in a different location.  Though this time we will be going with friends.  I’m so excited!!!  Can’t you tell??  If you have me on Facebook, I’ve been doing a countdown.  As of today we have 132 days left. :)

I'm in Stargate heaven :)
I’m in Stargate heaven 🙂

This brings me to April.  Well this is the month we have our annual Sci-Fi event, Sci-Fi on the Rock.   And this year I was in my glee.  Not only did I get to meet Mike Dopud, but I was lucky enough to get to meet Gary Jones as well.  I was in Stargate heaven.  But I kept my cool.  I done my fangirl squeals when I was alone.  Usually when driving home after a long day of taking care of Mike’s needs.  I was assigned to look after him for the weekend.  I never asked him, but I hope I done a good job,  🙂 

May and June we were preparing for the kids finishing up their school year, and getting ready for our annual autism camp.  You know the saying, if you have nothing nice to say, then don’t say anything.  Well… 

July and August.  These 2 months went by so fast.  We had the autism camp on the first weekend of July, then the kids were taking turns with both sets of grandparents, and home.  I think if I could do it, I’d like to spend most of the summer away from town.  To get away from city rules would be a wonderful vacation indeed.

September started up the school routines again.  Though this time, Brett started high school.  Yep, he’s in grade 10 (or level I as we used to call it growing up).  Denise is in Grade 5, so she’s got 1 more year left in this school, then she’ll be in Jr. High.  Saying that makes me feel older then I am, lol

November.  I was asking the kids what they wanted for Christmas.  Yes I have to do it that early, especially for Brett as he tends to ask for things that I have to order online.  And sometimes it’s hard to track down so I’ll need all that time to locate it.  Though, usually anything dealing with Dinosaurs will make him happy,, I still try to get what he asks for.   Mainly because he doesn’t ask for much, so when he shows interest in things, I want to make sure he gets his requests.  Now in saying that, I don’t give in to him all the time.  There’s days when he will want something, (usually when we go to the mall and Cole’s Bookstore is close by) I will tell him a simply ‘no, not today’, and he is fine.  He doesn’t take with a tantrum like I’ve seen some kids do out shopping.  And the fact that he’s autistic and the other kids i see are not, makes me wonder if their parents are afraid to say no every once in a while?

Oreo
Oreo Psycho Ford

This is the month when we got Oreo too.  She wasn’t quite 8 weeks old, but she ended up being a great addition to our little family.  And with the loss of Hammie (our hamster), she helped Denise’s sadness. 

December brings one of the biggest highlights to my year.  This year I turned 40.  Yes, there, I’ve said it,,, I’M 40!!!   Before you all ask,, no, I didn’t do anything different to celebrate it.  It was just the usual quite day with my hubby and kids, and my usual ice cream cake from Dairy Queen.  I know it’s ironic and maybe weird to some to have an ice cream cake in the winter.  But every birthday here has to have one.  In fact, when Brett’s birthday next week comes,, he’ll have one too.  🙂  And if you haven’t had one for your big day, then you should. 

Now mind you, I have started writing on the sequel to my first book back in February.  Along with adding to the script off and on throughout the year.  I’ve been in a great webseries called Star Trek Reliant.  It’s an awesome show to watch.  I’ve had the honor to be apart of it as well.  I’ve been a few characters already, though my favorite is Dr. Sheppard.  If you know me, you know how we came up with that name, lol 😉 

And that’s my year in a nutshell.  Told ya it may be short and not that interesting.  Though I plan on making 2014 an awesome year.  With writing 2 books at the same time, finishing up on the script to start filming this summer, this is going to be a very busy year.

So on that note, I want to wish everyone a safe and prosperous 2014.

Love always,

Karen, xo.