Big Mike tagged me, so I will play along. I like this sort of thing, where I get to tell about myself. In his blog, Mike mentions that women often have this huge network of friends. Well, that's not me. I have Asperger's (high functioning), which means I have developed very few friendships during my life. I have about four friends who I feel comfortable hanging out with one on one. However, I do have a lot of online type friends, which is good, and which really suits me, because online, I can talk without having to look anyone in the eyes. Anyway, I need to list six things that make me happy, and I am going to be a little more selfish than Mike was, lol. His were very good, so you should check them out...very moving.
1. Taking a hot bath at the end of a long, busy day makes me happy. 2. Reading a really good book makes me happy (and I will read it in the bath). 3. Going to Las Vegas makes me happy, especially if I win lots of money. 4. Surfing on the perfect day with perfect waves makes me happy. Nothing beats the sun tingling on your skin while the wave lifts you and propels you like a rocket toward shore. 5. Finishing a workout makes me happy, because then I don't have to worry about it til the next day. I especially love cycling in Albuquerque, with the desert all around me, roadrunners zipping across the street, bison (yes, bison) in the fields, snakes dead on the side of the road (yes, I will get off my bike to identify them), and the mountain in the distance. 6. Editing makes me happy, especially if the author likes me and can learn from my advice.
And, unofficially, killing spiders makes me happy (that was just for Mike). Lol.
There. Now I have to tag six people which will be incredibly hard, since I don't think I know six people that actually read this blog.
Rules: Link to the person who tagged you (http://www.nitpickyisgood.blogspot.com) Write down six things that make you happy. Post these rules. Tag six others. Notify me that you’ve tagged six others–or not.
And, if you take a peek at Mike and Candace's blog, you will find a lot of interesting topics that deal with gender differences. I have been a tomboy all my life, but I am also all girl. But, I have to share the following pictures, which shows you just how tomboy I was. I have about a thousand pictures just like these. My mom didn't make me start wearing a swimsuit top until I was about 10.
BTW - your observation a few posts ago about getting bored about chapter 10 or 11, wow, so do I. Haven't figured out why. Perhaps that's about the time when I've formulated 95% of the plot/sub plot tree so I know how things turn out.
BTW2 - I thought up a good theme for one of your next books. The heroine would have your difficulty, fall in love with an outward going man, you could even base some on your own relationship. Then somehow the hero goes missing (or dies) and she has to come out of her shell to solve his disappearance, because the law is clue less and puts it in the cold case file. She's torn between her fear of going out and querying strangers and her quilt over letting her problem prevent her from trying to find her lover. You could definitely give a real spin to the torment and reveal to most what its like. I bet most have difficulty understanding or relating to that condition. Just an idea.
Mindy - got you up on our blog. Had to read this post. Too funny - I've got a picture, too, of when I was about 7 or 8 with my brother picking rocks out of a river and I wasn't wearing a top either! Even if you won't camping, I still think we are somewhat kindred souls!
Name: Mindy Home: Albuquerque, NM, United States About Me: I am Senior Editor for an imprint of Champagne Books. I am married to an Air Force Officer, who is currently serving his country in Afghanistan. I have three bright and beautiful children. See my complete profile
Your a pickle, Mindy.
BTW - your observation a few posts ago about getting bored about chapter 10 or 11, wow, so do I. Haven't figured out why. Perhaps that's about the time when I've formulated 95% of the plot/sub plot tree so I know how things turn out.
BTW2 - I thought up a good theme for one of your next books. The heroine would have your difficulty, fall in love with an outward going man, you could even base some on your own relationship. Then somehow the hero goes missing (or dies) and she has to come out of her shell to solve his disappearance, because the law is clue less and puts it in the cold case file. She's torn between her fear of going out and querying strangers and her quilt over letting her problem prevent her from trying to find her lover. You could definitely give a real spin to the torment and reveal to most what its like. I bet most have difficulty understanding or relating to that condition. Just an idea.
Big Mike
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