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2010 Reboot

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Christine d'Abo
on January 28, 2010
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I’ve had an interesting start to my year. As some of you know, I’ve been sick for the past month. Not “hey I’ve had a bad flu” sick. More like “hey, this could kill you if you’re not careful” sick. The good news is that I’m on the mend. The bad news is I’ve had a lot of free time on my hands.

This shouldn’t be a problem.

I haven’t been able to write anything since this mess started. Understandably, my creativity has been sapped a bit. But what it has done, is given me time to think. Its helped me focus on what I want my year to be like going forward.

First off, I’m going to start taking care of myself better. That means listening to my body and not ignoring things when they’re not right. Yes, women tend to do this a lot, but I won’t anymore. I’ve also learned that bad things can happen to me. It’s funny, I never considered before that something could. I know that sounds naive, but really, who does. I’m not old, I thought I was healthy, why would I think bad things were about to happen. I now know that I’m not invincible and need to put myself first so I can be there for my family.

On the writing front, I’ve learned that if I want things to move forward, I need to make them happen. No more sitting around thinking I can’t get an agent, or a bigger contract, or write the book I always wanted, just because it’s hard. Of course its hard, and I might even fail. But one thing I know for certain, it will never happen if I don’t try.

So, I’ve decided to start 2010 over. I go back to my day job on Monday after having been on sick leave for a month. I’m also going to start writing again and get those queries out to agents. No, I won’t giver up after getting five rejections and think I’m a sucky writer.

Positive side of life. It’s a nice place to be.

:)

Why do I do these things to myself

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on January 28, 2009
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So on Saturday, I got the bright idea that I wanted to do one of those herbal cleanse things. Friends of mine have done them, and are always raving about how great they make you feel. I’m going to be starting a new exercise routine (as soon as it gets here in the mail), and I thought it would make sense to do something like this.

Off I go to the health food store. The wonderful young woman behind the counter asked if I’ve ever done one of these before. No, I say. She smiled at me and responded, “Well, I’ll start you on one of the easy ones.”

That should have been my first warning.

We looked at a few kits, and she sold me a seven day one. I also got this super duper fiber that is supposed to make me all healthy and stuff. When I asked her if they had directions  on what I can and can’t eat in the box, she told me that this was an easy one. “Only thing you should avoid are foods with chemicals in it.”

No problem! It’s only seven days.

So I started on Sunday. The first thing I realized as I got up to make my double shot Americano was the fact I CAN’T HAVE COFFEE!!! I almost stopped the whole thing right there. But no, I’d paid my $30, so I might as well do this. I mean come on, it’s only seven days…

The headaches started that afternoon…they haven’t stopped.

If you’ve ever have met me in person, or heck, read my blog for any length of time, you know I love my coffee. Love… I’m a sad, pathetic mess these days. But I’m holding strong! I haven’t broken down yet, and have been sucking back caffeine-free tea instead.

Four days and counting…

So what’s up with this??

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Christine d'Abo
on June 6, 2008
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Okay this is just wrong.

I went to the eye doctor on Tuesday. I have bad eyes, so I have to go every year to make sure things are still okay. After she does all her tests, I’m informed that I need reading glasses on top of my normal glasses. Or else I can get BIFOCALS?!?!

People, I’m 33. If anyone ever told me I’d need bifocals at 33, I would have laughed in their face.

*sigh*

I’m NOT getting bifocals. *NOT*

I’m ordering reading glasses for when I’m on the computer and…well…reading.

I’m so depressed, I’m going to have some wine tonight.

WOOT!! The Bond That Heals Us coming Wednesday!!

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Christine d'Abo
on May 4, 2008
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Can you tell I’m excited!!

Oh man I so can’t wait for this book to come out. I can’t believe it was June 2007 that I came up with the story idea. The Bond That Heals Us hadn’t even come out yet and I hadn’t even considered a follow-up book. It wasn’t until I was on a camping trip with my family and we were all sitting around a fire that I started thinking about it. In fact, myself, my husband and my niece all sat around, fighting off the mosquitoes and partaking in refreshments (i.e. getting drunk on wine), when I started plotting. I think it took all of twenty minutes to work out the basic plot for Bond That Heals, Bond That Consumes, and book four The Bond That Saves Us. I started working on Bond that Heals the next week.

Six weeks and some crazy long nights later, it was done!

Now, very soon, Sara and Davin will be coming out to play and I’m anxiously awaiting to see what you will all think of it. :D

On a personal note, I’m still sick. Slowly getting better, but I think I have a long road ahead of me yet. I’ll keep you posted.

Just what I needed

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Christine d'Abo
on May 2, 2008
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I haven’t been feeling very well the past little while. Yesterday it got to the point where I actually went to see my doctor…and it turns out that I have bronchitis. Let me tell you I’m not really a happy camper at the moment. :( I have a blue puffer, an orange puffer and pills. So far, they’re not helping.

Today I’m home from work, can barely breath and have the attention span of a flea. I can’t sleep and I don’t even think I can write, which isn’t good. I’m in the home stretch of my urban paranormal too, probably only have another three or four more chapters max. If that! Not sure if I’ll be getting anything done this weekend or not. I’ll try.

Needless to say, all my fun adventures for the weekend will have to be put on hold. I’m stuck on the couch on in bed for the rest of the weekend.

The only bright light in all of this is that The Bond That Heals Us is out next week!

Starting Over

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Christine d'Abo
on April 13, 2008
in Health, Life, TV, The Bond That Heals Us and Writing
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So I’ve come to the realization this weekend that I need to hit a metaphorical “reset” button on how I’ve been doing things recently. I’ve been pushing myself hard in some areas of my life and neglecting other (more important) parts. As a result, I’m going to change things up.

I wanted to let you all know that I’m officially switching my blog to Sunday, Wednesday and Friday posts for the next little while. That way, I can keep you all entertained *snort* with my ramblings, but also giving myself a chance to visit your blogs on the off days. No, I won’t hit you all every week, but I need to get out there. I miss you all!

Next, I need to recomit myself to my writing. Not going crazy, trying to write 5000 a day, but at least sit down, open up my WIP and type. If I get 200 words…then fantastic!

I also need to get out and do some exercise. I think this will really help me with my stress level and recharge my creative well. I’m going to look into what kind of exercise makes sense with my schedule, though I really want to get into running again. I’ll keep you posted.

One good thing is that I’m actually reading again. I haven’t read in a long time, and now I’m suddenly sucked back into it. Currently, I’m eating up Kelley Armstrong’s No Human’s Involved…and man I’m loving it! I’m also enjoying all my TV shows that are back. It’s been helping to relax me.

And I can believe it, but The Bond That Heals Us is coming out soon!! I can’t believe that Sara and Davin are going to be coming out to play with you all. I really need to do some promo LOL! Least I can do is post the cover. :D Have I mentioned how much I LOVE this cover??

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Weight Watchers

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Christine d'Abo
on December 18, 2007
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Okay so I’d joined Weight Watchers last week. I figured I was going to need some help to survive Christmas and not gain a pile of weight like I do every year.

Well, I’m happy to say I lost a whole pound this week. :) May not sound like a lot, but considering I had two Christmas parties, I’m just thrilled I wasn’t up anything. It will also motivate me for kickboxing tonight. If I put a bit more effort tonight and Thursday, maybe I’ll loose a bit more weight this week. :) I’ll keep you posted.

On another note, I was so tempted to do some writing last night. In fact, I think I wrote a paragraph or two on a new story. I got it out of my system, saved it and put it away. *slaps her own writs*

I think what I’m going to do instead tonight is watch season two of Dexter and write a few blog enteries. That way I’m organized ahead of when things are due. Trust me, this is a new concept for me LOL!

Oh my aching…ouch!

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Christine d'Abo
on December 12, 2007
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Well I did it! Not only did I go last night to my first kickboxing class, I actually survived it! I have to say it was a lot of fun. I was a bit freaked out at first, but the instructor was excellent and really took the time to show me and a few others how to properly execute the moves. I also liked that he explained how these moves could be used for self defense as well. My practical mind really liked that…so Tempest, I very well might have a kickboxing heroine in my next story.

Oh actually, it would suit the heroine in book four of the Bond series…

Can’t write…until…January…

On another note, my girls are going to be singing Christmas carols at a nursing home tonight with the Girl Guides of Canada. Last week they baked cookies to take with them to give the seniors, so it should be really cute. :D

I still  haven’t found the cable I need to get the bloggers picture off my camera, but I’ve sent my husband on a mission to find it, so I hope to have it posted soon. *sigh* I’m such a slacker some days. :D

And now for something completely different…

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Christine d'Abo
on December 11, 2007
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As I said in an earlier blog, I plan on taking it easy on the writing front for the month of December. There is always a lot going on, and I hate to be too distracte when I’m working on a manuscript. So this month I’m going to try some new things to see how I make out.

Like kickboxing.

I’m going to my first class tonight (yes even despite the fact I was home sick as a dog yesterday) and I’m anxious to see what it’s all about. I’ve been wanting to try kick boxing for a long time, so I’ll let you all know how I make out. No doubt I’ll be crawling around my house tomorrow LOL! :D

So has anyone tried it before? Things I should be aware of?

Dizzy Blonde

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Christine d'Abo
on May 22, 2007
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Sorry I didn’t post at my normally perky hour. I was home sick today with a headache and a dizzy head. I even went to the doctor to see what is going on. I’m never going back again. He told me I had to give up caffeine. All of it.

*sob*

Basically my daily intake of tea is the equivalent of taking high blood pressure medication. Now for someone with low blood pressure, this is a bad thing. So for the next little while I’ll be weaning myself off the big C and moving over to decaf.  

*sob*

I don’t care what it does, I’m not giving up chocolate!

I’ve been working away at my Halloween story. I read through it as I was laying in bed and added some bits so it joins with Renee’s chapters better. I love the contrasts we have in the story. Her characters have a great sense of humor, mine are darker. But somehow, it all comes together. :D

*spoiler alert – talking about Heroes and 24 finales* 

Last night was the season finale of Heroes and 24. Heroes didn’t disappoint at all. I knew Nathan was going to come through in the end, but it sucks he died! Mind you, with the whole time traveling thing I guess no one is really dead. I loved how they wrapped the season up, but still gave us a cliffhanger for next year. September can’t come soon enough.

24 ended on a strong note as well. I was scared what they were going to do, but honestly, as soon as Bill showed up again I was happy. I love Bill! It’s his voice. And the last scene in the show was perfect. Jack was alone again, but somehow he seemed to come full circle. I just hope they are able to shake things up next season.