I've been AWOL. Lemme 'splain. Wait, there is too much. Lemme sum up.

[stoney321]

I know, I know. If you only knew all the hell that's been happening, you wouldn't be irritated with me. (There's ALWAYS someone irritated with me. Que sera sera.)

IT HAS BEEN A COUNTRY WESTERN SONG, OKAY. (Including, and I'm sad to say, we had to put poor Sally Girl down recently. I would prefer not to talk about that, thank you. :( )

But no one wants to hear the complaining from ol' Stoney, and I accept that, so here are the things of goodness (because why NOT focus on good stuff? E-ZACTLY.)

1. I went to NYC w/ flaming_muse and had a grand time. The food alone was worth it, and that's not counting the stellar company, the museums, the Hi-Line public garden, and meeting klaineaddict, who is LOVELY.

2. If you want to see my pics of that (and want to see what I'm drinking/eating) then following my Instagram is a good idea.

2.A - I was stuck all day in Newark due to a missed flight/overbooked flights and tweeted about it. I have to say that my airport tweets are pretty awesome. :D

3. BUT MOST EXCITINGLY, I'm gearing up to publish my first book (a romance BUT DON'T LEAVE YET) in real, honest-to-goodness hardback in a brick and mortar book form this November, and as such, need to have an accessible website that's all polished and stuff. CHECK IT OUT.

4. I promise to keep it from being boring. As much as that's possible. AND AS SUCH, I have a schedule of what will be posted there!

Mormon Mondays - tales of Mormon days past, news, etc. TODAY IS A CLASSIC TALE YOU MIGHT REMEMBER: The Date Who Brought The Date To The Date
Trade Day Tuesdays - I want what you're loving. That can be YOU! But you have to share something not-you related. Great way to network and introduce people to cool stuff
Writing Wednesdays - My process, your process, support group, clinging
Throwback Thursdays - MUSIC! Oh do I love music. I'll throw out a theme (I listen to [blank] when I'm getting ready to go out) and you come at me with what you love. Links or just names, both are great!
Free For All Fridays - Let's just get real. This is going to be what I'm drinking on Fridays. And eating. And who knows. (I will probably need to change this to Stone Soup. Hurr.) Imma want YOUR free for all, too.

HDJM rules apply: be cool, be engaging, no put downs or rude behavior.

5. I am still in my pajamas. I love long weekends. (It's been raining all day/all yesterday, and we need it so badly here.)

Comments

[ladycyndra.livejournal.com]

Hey, Stoney. Been thinking about you. *HUGS* Glad you had a great time in NY! I loved it there and I hope to go back soon. Its been five years!

[cindergal.livejournal.com]

Isn't the Hi-line cool? We went there last summer.

Your website is lovely and your instagram is making me hungry. :-)

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Aww, thanks for those hugs!! I love NYC so much. If I could ever get over my winter-hate (I just... It sucks) I would live there in a heartbeat.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

It is SO cool. I loved how busy it was - that people really utilize it as a place to sit and read, visit with friends, chill out... Just what a greenspace should be!

And thank you!! Oh my gosh, the food I ate, Cindy! THE FOOOOOOD!! <3

[kita0610.livejournal.com]

Hi I love you.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Hi I love you too. <3 <3 <3

(OMG, I hope you're all settled in and happily ensconced in your new, lovely place!!)

[kita0610.livejournal.com]

NOT UNTIL THURSDAY. *cries*

OMG. SO TIRED.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

THROW IT ALL AWAY. LIVE ON THE FLOOR. EAT FROM TRASHCANS.

Who needs towels and chairs and dishes? ARE YOU ACTUALLY THE QUEEN OF SHEBA?

...oh, right. You are. :)

[kita0610.livejournal.com]

Well to be fair, I DID give birth to the Messiah.

[kseenaa.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear life has been tough for you. Here it's been tough but good tough, since I actually got an honest to goodness full time job. WOOT! But that has made sure I've missed my friends lives here on LJ. :-P So sorry for being a shitty LJ-friend. *HUGS* And hang in there. *loves on you*

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

HEEEEEEEEE

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

Good for you with your job! And I haven't been on LJ either, so don't worry about that! ;D

[flaming-muse.livejournal.com]

I think you are peachy-keen. So you know.

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

If only I had reciprocal feelings for you. Like, I almost can't remember who you-

I AM KIDDING YOU ARE MY FAVORITE AND I LOVE YOU A BUNCH. <3

[lynnenne]

I'm so happy you had a fun time! You deserve it <3

[stoney321.livejournal.com]

You know, I am inclined to agree with you: I did!! (And I DID!!)

<3

[evamagick.livejournal.com]

I am sorry to hear about Sally Derg. I've loved reading her adventures over the years. But yay to see you back! And yay for more writings!

[redaly.livejournal.com]

I'm just glad you're OK, I was getting worried- that's the problem with internet lurking, there's no way to check on people. I'm very sorry to hear about Sally, and I hope that the rest of the bad things have been outweighed by the good. Congrats on your book, too, that's wonderful news, and the website looks like tons of fun.

[fiveandfour.livejournal.com]

I am still in my pajamas
I actually thought, as I went to bed last night, "Hey! I went the WHOLE DAY in my pajamas. How was that possible?" Then laughed, because it seemed such a ridiculous thing for my brain to send up to my consciousness, then laughed again because it meant I had actually taken a whole day off. W00t!

Meanwhile, lest you think that's all I took from this post, I'm sorry to hear about the bad stuff and happy to hear about the good. (Lemons to lemonade and all that blabbity-blah. Personally, I think I deserve some lemon meringue pie for all of the lemons I've had to endure lately - it's the least those damn lemons can do!) Also: congratulations on the book - that's a fantastic accomplishment!