tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13783632269093060482024-02-20T01:00:08.702-08:00My Whimsical LifeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.comBlogger352125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-36909457257508893092014-01-27T06:28:00.001-08:002014-01-27T06:28:18.885-08:00As I wake up each morning, I am getting stronger. Reality has finally settled in that there will not be a child together in my husband and I's life. It's a tough pill to swallow, but fate had been decided for us a year ago. In our hearts we've known for awhile. Many factors are on our side and that is not the point of my typing this morning.
My point is that I am getting stronger. It is getting Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-75870627693753761012014-01-23T17:21:00.001-08:002014-01-23T17:21:22.671-08:00You know, it's funny how I am always so ready to come home and write, but something always comes up! I started this year off believing I could overcome the obstacles that keep me from writing, but I think...not.
I am thrilled to say that I have more time for writing than in the past and find myself so absorbed in Gabriela's life story that I forget I need to come visit the computer and blog.
Yes,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-36319313743362342532014-01-21T05:00:00.000-08:002014-01-21T05:00:11.046-08:00Characters Within Gabriela Whitley: The Rise of the KingdomWhen creating characters, I looked deep into my soul and found traits within me that I felt needed to burst into action. There is some wickedness (Madison) in everyone as well as the dream style, look and popularity (Gabriela Whitley). There's that humorous friend (Jimmy) we can't live without and that sports playing boy (Camden) that catches your eye. There is also that one mysterious person we Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-5995372156315705072014-01-20T16:29:00.003-08:002014-01-20T16:29:26.909-08:00Gabriela Whitley: The Rise Of the Kingdom: Inside Bree's mindGabriela Whitley. To describe how perfect she is, is sickening. With her auburn hair and golden highlights. Those big blue eyes that that drive guys crazy. Her disgustingly in shape body keeps all eyes on her as I sit next to her, hoping one of those ball players notice me. Ugh! She's even smart! Really smart! If only I had half her brains...
But perfect? She is not. She's such a flirt! And Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-80039129904844790062014-01-15T20:09:00.002-08:002014-01-15T20:09:37.908-08:00Interview Lyana Jo styleMany questions have been asked and I am ready to answer a few.
Why do I write?
I write because I enjoy it. It doesn't matter what I write just that I get a chance to speak and I have lots to say. Being blessed with an imagination also keeps me writing.
What inspired me to write a novel?
That has always been my lifelong dream: to be able to share my ideas and create an imaginary world with Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-38345463540851041162014-01-13T05:19:00.001-08:002014-01-13T05:19:31.693-08:00Awaiting the EllipticalHere we are another week and I'm still here to blog!
The Schwinn 4.5 elliptical trainer was ordered on December thirtieth and was due to arrive on the ninth of January. When January ninth came, the phone was silent. I really wanted to begin my New Year's Resolution. But without the elliptical, I couldn't motivate myself to keep the healthy habits I wanted to begin. (Did you catch that I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-88232387468961741182014-01-10T05:51:00.000-08:002014-01-10T05:51:00.203-08:00Tough Breaks In A Perfect WorldSometimes I feel that life is meant to be a challenge. That the more obstacles you have to tackle, the stronger you are meant to be. Trust me, with the tough situations that have fallen in my lap in the last year, I believe it.
Honestly, I have been fighting battles for most of my life. Battles that left scars and wounds left open. But all of those were situations I overcame and yes that made me Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-68301234745110281922014-01-07T07:14:00.000-08:002014-01-08T19:01:19.174-08:00Gift Making ErrorsHave you ever created a specially made gift that you spent hours or even days creating and then when it came in, you realize that you've misspelled a few words and didn't catch it prior to ordering it? What do I do now? It wasn't their mistake, but my own. I did proofread it and readjusted pictures continuously. But somehow I didn't acknowledge it consciously. To make matters worse, they Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-2631812644116972152014-01-07T06:03:00.000-08:002014-01-07T06:03:26.916-08:00This morning I woke to the alarm clock, which I intentionally set one hour earlier (5:30), and my head felt as if a freight train had barreled over it. I tried to lay back down to sleep but then little Bear was already revved and ready to go. Sure, you're asking why I would choose to wake so early? Well, I thought if I woke up and got a little exercise and morning typing exercise (blogging) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-38000225494832801452014-01-06T07:01:00.000-08:002014-01-06T07:01:00.090-08:00Eating Habits in the New YearThis year started with a resolution to begin eating healthier (as I say popping a handful of dark chocolate drizzled popcorn into my mouth). However I think that I actually forgot to start the resolution. It's as if I never actually told myself that it had to begin on January first. Now I am thinking, how do I tell myself that I had better cut out the oreo mint chocolate ice cream after the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-1407058555155106352014-01-03T05:00:00.000-08:002014-01-03T05:00:05.394-08:00Day 3... and I am sure by now you have a bet on how long I will last this year with blogging. (Can I wager twenty on tomorrow? Just kidding...) Oh I have a million excuses for why I end up on the couch watching television instead of blogging. Mostly, I am too distracted and too often my free moments are spent sleeping. That's why I decided to go for health factors this year (to sleep less and eatAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-35925286420727902122014-01-02T17:20:00.000-08:002014-01-02T17:20:34.378-08:00Day two of the New Year and I'm back to work...blah. (Oh wait, maybe I shouldn't say that in case my boss is reading!) I started whining that break was almost over and at that point I still had four days left to chill and be lazy. The look my hubby gave me... well... maybe I had that look coming. Hey, it's not my fault he chose employment in something other than education. Then again he does makeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-5207110570370424462014-01-01T14:18:00.001-08:002014-01-01T14:18:42.732-08:00My Whimsical Life: Starting off the New Year with a Bang!My Whimsical Life: Starting off the New Year with a Bang!: A healthy morning of stretching and a cup of coffee (oops! It should have been water!) before I sat down in front of my computer to tell the...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-12696889149339112002014-01-01T08:53:00.002-08:002014-01-01T08:53:29.017-08:00Starting off the New Year with a Bang! A healthy morning of stretching and a cup of coffee (oops! It should have been water!) before I sat down in front of my computer to tell the world all of those New Years Resolutions (Which I am doing one now!) that I have chosen for myself. First and foremost comes the typical, I'm not eating junk food and I'm starting my exercise routine at the gym (again!), I'm going to organize my life and... Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-23733859572357392152013-11-30T06:53:00.001-08:002013-11-30T06:53:18.175-08:00Book Signing Event!!
Gabriela Whitley: The Rise of the Kingdom
book signing event
Sunday, Dec 8th from 3pm to 7pm at Century II's ICT Winter Bazaar!
I can hardly stand the wait! The anticipation of greeting and meeting so many of you...
Let's discuss Gabriela's adventures and her future explorations together!
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-53403290291745090692013-07-13T07:26:00.000-07:002013-07-13T07:26:05.953-07:00With Gabriela Whitley: The Rise of the kingdom available online for both Amazon and Barnes and Noble, I find myself searching deeply for the answer that will break it open to all the retailers. That road is perilous yet achievable and requires much more devotion than I have given it. But I have found that opportunity is in my hands and I have found the confidence to push forward and make it Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-88983015197103130082013-07-02T07:36:00.000-07:002013-07-02T11:45:40.123-07:001st Marriage Anniversary BlissAfter an entire year of marriage, I am settled in and still very deeply, happily in love with this husband of mine. They always said that the first year would be the hardest and I admit there were some challenges to tackle, but some of the challenges weren't even in our hands and left to our lord above, yet they never interefered with our deep devotion to each other.
Every evening when we Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-78615979793914800422013-06-29T06:57:00.003-07:002013-06-29T06:57:51.707-07:00This is 40After watching the movie This is 40, I was left in a rather weird and silent mood.
Two things:
1. I am not forty. (yet)
2. I don't have a right out of college marriage because I got pregnant.
So, maybe my thoughts are biased with my lack of experience on decisions made because of being pregnant and having to get married when I'm not ready. However, how can two people coexist under the same Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-83267653834850456502013-06-10T20:53:00.003-07:002013-06-10T20:53:51.237-07:00I can remember a time when sleep didn't matter, only the words flowing across the screen as I stayed engaged in writing blogs and story ideas until the early hours of the morning and still had enough energy to to enjoy activities with my child all throughout the day with only a catnap to entertain me. But now, I cannot find the energy to stay up all hours of the night to write nor even just two. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-2253443856561607472013-05-11T05:52:00.001-07:002013-05-11T05:52:09.742-07:00Gabriela Whitley: The Rise of the Kingdom Book Signing today!As time draws nearer for the debut of the book signing event, my
heart races as my excitement grows. This day seemed to never have come
and my focus had been everywhere else in this busy life. Until today
when I realized it's just around the corner.
All that I am thinking about now, is making this one awesome and spectacular event!
As
I prepare and organize ahead of time, I wonder if Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-39509308390083122282013-05-10T05:21:00.002-07:002013-05-10T05:21:46.818-07:0027 Hours and Counting Down!Today, the day before the anxiously awaited book signing, I find I cannot sleep. Nor have I been able to sleep this entire week. I am oblivious to my surroundings as I make the last minute preparations that have been on my mind since Sunday. All the last minute ideas have been pulled together and my "life" is in boxes ready to go.
In 27 hours and counting down, I will be sitting in Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-64768438422911601382013-05-05T19:32:00.004-07:002013-05-05T19:32:48.957-07:00Debut of Gabriela Whitley Book Signing EventAs time draws nearer for the debut of the book signing event, my heart races as my excitement grows. This day seemed to never have come and my focus had been everywhere else in this busy life. Until today when I realized it's just around the corner.
All that I am thinking about now, is making this one awesome and spectacular event!
As I prepare and organize ahead of time, I wonder if Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-13867496250373806642013-04-28T19:23:00.001-07:002013-04-28T19:23:17.439-07:00Book Signing Event!!As I have long anticipated that moment I would sit in a chair at the table with a calligraphy pen in hand ready to write that autograph for you... the time draws nearer... closer and closer... day by day...
Only 13 days left...and still counting down...
I'm ready to sign that book for you!
Come join me:
At the Spring Fling provided by Food for Thought on Saturday May 11, 2013 from 10 a.m. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-79650594824268962942013-04-09T05:38:00.001-07:002013-04-09T16:27:43.108-07:00Traveling With The HubbyTraveling with the hubby is always an unforgettable experience as he has so many different kinds of interest with his cowboy way of living. One of the most recent memorable moments happened on the cold Thursday evening during Spring Break. It was a crazy adventure to say the least, but one I thought to be exciting. We purchased a horse, whom we've named Cash, from a cowboy in a town just outside Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378363226909306048.post-80352745600155108822013-04-05T05:23:00.007-07:002013-04-05T05:23:55.623-07:00Searching The Local BookstoresStaring at the pile of boxes that sat on my living room floor, I wondered how hard it would be to add my books into the local bookstores collections. I spent hours searching for bookstores and made just a few calls. I must say that I am quite disappointed in the amount of bookstores that we have here in Wichita, Kansas. Once, I sat writing my manuscript in the cafe of Borders which is now a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05037282842844355095noreply@blogger.com0