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Thursday, November 25, 2010:
I have so many people to be thankful for! My crazy family, my RL friends who put up with me, and most recently, my online friends who are there for me, share my love of naughty books, and see me through some challenging times this year. There's a lot going on with work and other stuff, lots of uncertainty, and I'm not good with the sharing my feelings thing, but online there's a level of freedom that allows me to do that. And it's been a wonderful community that I adore.
And I now know some really amazing, funny, crazy beautiful, strange and loving people who seem to get me, so big, big hugs and smooches to you all. Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you get to spend today with your loved ones :)
Labels: being thankful, online friends
posted by Stacy~ at 11/25/2010 09:33:00 AM
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Thursday, November 26, 2009:
I don't do a list every year, but this year I felt like writing one up. Here are just a few of the things I'm grateful for this year:
My crazy family. We may not be close, but I love them unconditionally. And though we live over 560 miles away from each other, they are always near.
My small group of RL friends. I'm not the most outgoing person, and I'm rather private, and very weird, yet I've managed to find a wonderful group of people who get that *g* I truly appreciate that :)
My health. It isn't until you get sick or see someone you love suffering with health issues that you really begin to appreciate being healthy. And I am, disgustingly so. I hardly ever get sick, I need maybe 6 hours of sleep a night, and I feel good. The worse thing I suffer is that time of the month, and I know others who get it worse. Also means I have a low tolerance for pain.
My job. Oh my gosh, these days I've seen so many good people lose their jobs, people with families to support. I am very fortunate I have a relatively stable job in this economy, and I intend to keep it that way.
My online friends! Here more than anywhere I know you guys can appreciate that :) Who knew that you could "meet" so many amazing people online? I'm very grateful for that as none of my RL friends read romance, and my reading is such a large part of who I am. I LOVE my online friends.
I have to specifically mention Twitter because I've met people from all over the world whom I'd never know otherwise. It's become rather an addiction for me, especially now that I have an iPhone. You can Twitter anywhere. Except, it seems, in the movie theatre. For some reason, I can't get reception there...
Heat! I freeze easily, much like Meg Ryan in "When Harry Met Sally", I freeze when it's 72 degrees outside. I am lucky that I can afford to stay warm.
Netflix. I took several years off of watching t.v. because I was such a hermit. I could watch t.v. 12 hours a day. I stopped, cold turkey. Now, slowly I'm getting back to watching it, one series at a time. My newest love is Chuck, which I'll be talking about in another blog post.
Smut, and the friends who love it as much as I apparently do. It's okay to be a dirty girl. Appreciate that about yourself. Celebrate your inner slut *g* Do it today!
Music. Because I just couldn't live without it. True, I'm such a mainstream girl, but I do have rare moments of brilliant taste as well. All I know is it's a requirement.
Dreams. I have them just like everyone else, and some I've added to a list of things to do before I die. Some are to challenge myself, like skydiving. Others are places I want to visit or things I want to try. The world is a magical place.
I have you and your family have a wonderful and memorable Thanksgiving. Peace.... Labels: being thankful
posted by Stacy~ at 11/26/2009 03:23:00 AM
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Wednesday, January 02, 2008:
Now, without further ado, the winners of my holiday contest are.... First place winner of RT magazine subscription: Laurie D.Second place winner of the first 3 books in the Darkyn series: MollieThird place winner of Dark Lover by J.R. Ward: Crystal GBFourth place winner of Borders gift card: KathyMollie, Crystal & Kathy, please email me your snail mail addys: trelainastarblazer@yahoo.com And ladies, thanx for visiting and for sharing your wonderful contributions. I've learned a lot from you all, and continue to be inspired. You're all angels on earth. Stay tuned for more contests, including a giveway of the DVD... "North & South"! Labels: being thankful, contests
posted by Stacy~ at 1/02/2008 05:02:00 AM
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Thursday, November 22, 2007:
Well, the official day of thanks is just about over, and I don't know about you, but I'm stuffed. Tthe holiday season is just about to go into full swing, and with that, many things to be thankful for. Black Friday is tomorrow and along with that, the mega sales that happen in time for the holidays. There's also spending time with family and friends, usually the one time you all get together throughout the year when we try to not be so busy and try to remember what's important - gifts. (Just kidding). I have to work tomorrow, first time in my working career (not counting the bookstore) and it's rather strange. But I'm on vacation all next week, and I plan on getting the majority of my shopping done, and working on my Christmas cards. I did the same thing last year, but then I went to Vegas for a few days. This year I'm trying to be good, working on paying off my credit card...just so I can charge it up again. Well, hopefully not. Next year I have some trips planned, nothing definite yet though. There is D.C. in April - I've never been before; Ohio for the 4th annual Lori Foster/Dianne Castell Reader/Author get-together; San Francisco in July, if I decide to go to RWA; and maybe another trip to Vegas, or somewhere warm, next November. I am so looking forward to it after being so good this year. (Translation: being boring). I plan on doing another Christmas card exchange this year, so if anyone's interested, stay tuned. If you did it last year, don't worry, you're still on the list - I love sending out cards :) And I want to take a quick minute to thank all the posters and lurkers who come visit "my place", and that I really enjoy your comments, and the fact you show up at all. I will be having a contest for a 1-year subscription to Romantic Times magazine, so I hope you'll stick around for that. After all, the holidays are all about giving Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours :) Anyone braving Black Friday? Labels: being thankful, holidays
posted by Stacy~ at 11/22/2007 06:39:00 PM
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