lazy summer days

there has been plenty going on in my world as of late. bulletting everything wouldn't even begin to be enough. let's start off with the super duper fun things i can remember.

in my world, summer means this:

1)

 wine with friends. everywhere. beer with friends. everywhere. party party.

2.)

 planning future...plans. designs. events. publicities. ah, same old adventurous things that i'm in love with.

3.)

writing- and researching EVERYTHING! I have almost read an entire-library full of books this year...actually, two libraries. I'm moving in on the third library and am researching a fellowship i'd like to do. this and my upcoming book(s)- making me happy.

4.)

writing- the lists, the manuscripts, the notes. i'm writing it all and i have every facet available to me to do so. my house often looks like a school's study hall without the students and bad smell. i've discovered about myself this year that when i'm writing, i'm much more likely to do it swiftly with a pen in my hand rather than type it out. this has kept me motivated.

that and my haters.

there are so many good things going on around me that it's overwhelming to take in. i am thankful for so much all year round, but especially in the summer time. for me, a lot of reflection and friend-seeing goes on at this time of year. also, vacations and movie-watching (if you've been reading along ;) )

one of my beautiful friends is actually reading one of my books as we speak- and i am waiting to receive one of them back from a publisher. these past two years have been quite a whirlwind for me (and quite a few people around me) and it's all been for the better. i love karma and trust in God and the universe now more than ever.

more than my dreams have come true. i am so blessed.

and thankful thankful thankful.

more soon, and keep cool ;)

~the globetrotting gamine

writing...exhaustion?

i know that only my blogger and writer friends will relate when i go over yesterdays schedule...

6:30 to 9:30 am ::: up, get dressed, errands, make the coffee, drink the coffee, clean the kitchen, construct to do list, make the files, pinterest, phone calls, leave the house

9:30 to 10:30 am ::: make sure your ten notebooks are in your extra carry on, head to the gas station for more gas, proceed to destination to meet with writer friend(s)/colleagues

10:30 am to 12:00 pm ::: more tea, writing, ideas, plans, know that either allergies or cold have begun to kick my ass. and buy eggs cuz i ran out.

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm ::: hit places of research for 2 more meetings, pick up snack because i just realized i didn't eat all day, wipe tears from now-exhasted eyes, and make way to parentals house so that i can (sorry) use their bathroom

1:30 to 3 pm ::: get to parentals house and use that bathroom, wash up, eat now soggy snack and down 2 bottles of water, curl up with my notebook and write down even more ideas that have appeared in my head since all the meetings. see family, talk. stretch. get into car to go back home.

3 to 5:45 pm ::: takes extra long to drive home because someone is driving in front of you with no clue how to do so, thus doubling the time it takes for you to get home and use your own toilet because now you have to pee again, run inside and notice that the dog made a stinky you have to clean but you don't care because you still have to pee, so take care of those two things and wash up again AND start dinner. and clean again. and make your to do list for tomorrow. and pour a glass of wine and curl up on the couch, utterly defeated from ideas and the cold or allergies you have comin'.

5:45 to 6:30 pm :::

"woof woof woof" says pup.

"daddy's not home yet, boy."

"woooooooo" says pup.

"but..."

knock knock.

hubby walks through door.

6:30 to 7:30 pm :::

dinnertime

7:30 til bedtime :::

talk. cuddle. bother pup. get harassed by pup to go to bedroom so he can lay on the bed and start snoring before we do. check to do list. lay down and pass out after the big bang theory.

does anyone relate?

excitement.

(me, finding inspiration in the strangest places)

there are so many exciting events underway.

i have thrown myself back into writing and organizing

with my whole heart...

and it seems as if things have fallen back into place

for me.

though i am not totally thrilled as to the complete reason

why i had to do this for my sanity...

maybe that was the push i needed

to regain me. myself and i.

so thank you, to those of you out there,

who have opened some of those doors :)

in the meantime, on the agenda for the rest of the day

is organizing more writing thoughts and ideas...

(oh, and thank you, LML, for helping me print things)

on the menu tonight are veggie burritos (for me)

and meat and veggie burritos (for him)

i am sprucing up some things, and i can't wait to share with you all-

but as is my nature: i will not share unless i have concrete evidence

of fun things.

i am finally back to enjoying life.

gee, thanks for showing up, springtime!!

so, if you have any questions, inquiries, or hey-

you just need me to ghostwrite something?

i am more than happy

to answer, advise and get paid

for my writing and organizational services!

big smiles

lotsa hugs

the globetrotting gamine

gamine dictionary post

i have a blogging map.

blogging map: a picture description of items to blog about.

you would think that it would keep me organized- but it doesn't.

I am sitting staring at the map and it's not making sense to me. How can I write about all these things that I love, when there are nasty people out there and so many things to do?

nasty people: people that i thought i knew and was stupid enough to be friends with. for example, people who a million years later are trying to talk behind your back. 2: people that have nothing better to do than try to get to you through friends or other means.

honestly, life is going good.

despite things i have mentioned, life is incredibly good. it would be good if it was only health-wise but the truth of the matter is...life is AMAZING.

the reason i may have found myself in a writing rut is because i simply have too much to write about. my notebooks are about to have me fired due to overload, my blog drafts are overflowing alog with my to-do lists...it's absolute chaos!

happily, i have found that copy-cats of the blogging variety have been staying away from using my content (without my permission)...to that i say: THANKS for getting your own life!

also, that without the constant support of my very yummy LML, puppy, family and friends i would be a pile of goo.

they help keep me on the path of righteousness: which, for me, is writing. i thank god everyday for them and that.

i'm just happy. and i hope you are, too <3

love me,

the globetrotting gamine

i have

(shot by me- who else?)

i have a to do list bigger than anything...

research to do...

writing to get done...

and luck has found it that ihave to go out and run errands. so i will be researching instead- all day long.

any ideas on how to take it easy?!

journey: 2011

 

resolutions.
hangovers.
wishes.
not enough time!

welcome to 2011- i believe it's going to be everyone's best year yet.
our 2010 was so awesome that we know this year we're going to try our damndest to keep it that way.

i have come to a conclusion on what i will be sharing with you guys on my blog this year. aside from travel/personal stories, i've come up with a concoction that should keep you interested.

lists, everywhere.
below is my 2010 have read list:

1. -Committed by Elizabeth Gilbert
2. -Lulu in Marrakech by Diane Johnson
3. -The Wednesday Sisters by Meg Waite Clayton
4. -Thanks for the Memories by Cecelia Ahern
5. -The Gift by Cecelia Ahern
6. -Eclipe by Stephenie Meyer
7. -Deadly Night by Heather Graham
8. -Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
9. -Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink
10. -Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
11. -Remember Me by Sophie Kinsella
12. -Ghost Night by Heather Graham
13. -The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
14. -Haunted Heartland by Beth Scott and Michael Norman
15. -Jane-Emily by Patricia Clapp
16. -Witches' Children by Patricial Clapp
17. -The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
18. -Cleaving by Julie Powell

my 2011 journey resolutions? they consist of:

• read 30 books or more
• yoga every day
• write more

and things i cannot share with you yet- too many ideas will drive you as crazy as i am!

what are your resolutions?

love me,
the globetrotting gamine

my research project

good morning, dear bloggie friends:

i had an idea. (this happens to me too much!)
i was hoping that you can help me with my research project...i've been really curious about some things lately, mainly because i've had time on my hands. i've quizzed all my friends and family except you lovelies out there in the globetrotting bloggie world!

so here's the deal: i have a list of questions!

you can answer one or all...

through e-mailing me or comments!

and if you'd like me to post them, i will

and if you need help with anything, i'll help!

the questions are:

*did you ever have any recurring dream(s)? if so, what are they about?

(mine are crazy, so i will tell them to you if you want to know. i have oodles)

*what is the strangest thing that ever happened to you in high school/ throughout your high school years?

*have you ever had deja-vu? how often and do you get a feeling about them after?

thank you in advance for all your help!!!

love me,
the globetrotting gamine

happy tuesday :)

hello, dear bloggie friends old and new:

how are you? i am so sorry about my tiny little hiatus. It has been a few days since I have last posted...

there seems to be so much going on!

did you ever have weeks like this?

everyday of october has been filled with family, friends, fun...

a lot of events, meals out,

meals cooked,

brownies baked,

pictures taken...

it got more than a little crazy at times

but i am always sad to see october go.

i have so much to share with you...

books i've read,

events,

and other fun things.

alas, my bed is calling me right now, so I will not

get the chance to amuse you right this minute.

i can't wait to catch up with you guys!

what's been going on in your worlds?

love me,

the globetrotting gamine

"Supernatural" Travel

Our Location:

Coober Pedy, Australia


What:

The Opal Capital of the World

Why is it a must see?:

as it's website (link above) says: Coober Pedy is probably best known for its unique style of underground living. There is a range of underground accommodation (as well as above ground if you prefer). There are authentic underground homes to explore as well as underground museums, potteries, opal shops, an art gallery and, of course, opal mines.

yeah, baby...

i would love to speak to someone who has been there...

ever since I've heard of coober pedy, i am dying to go!!

to let me know of any supernatural travel stories you have,

please e-mail me at

whosthatgamine@gmail.com

i would love to hit 13 supernatural stories-

before the month is out...

if this section is a hit,

i'll keep it going all year long

love me,

the globetrotting gamine



Overwhelmed

Often times, I am convinced that everything comes full circle. What goes around, comes around. Sometimes, faith and hope should take over... at least when you fly by the seat of ones pants. Wish I could fly by the seat of mine.

Today, without my camera which LML has chosen to take to work with him- my 'office' (dining room table) is a mess. What does that mess include?
* Piles (5 different ones) of envelopes to various locations.
* A pile of to-do lists and paperwork
* 5 v. different magazines
* A half drunk cup of coffee

( As I write this, I am listening to Martha Stewart saying that she's been to Kalamata. I miss Kalamata, Greece)

Continuing on with my list:
* an empty vase now filled with pens
* a box of new envelopes
* glue and mod podge
* a picture frame I am on the second phase of crafting
* my doggie-apparel prototype
* lemon juice (for the water i have finished as per my nausea. No, I'm not pregnant. Why do people always believe I am pregnant when I am nauseous?!)
* Pictures to scan

This is nothing compared to what my desk looked like an hour ago. Researching is hard work, especially when you need an assistant. I was thinking of hiring my sister as one, but that would be a total nightmare.
Why?  I know we would never get anything done. ? There is always so much to be done that it is too overwhelming. Being nauseous doesn't help, waiting on pending paperwork does not either. Ridiculous. I envy the people who are more productive throughout the course of the day than I am. I am off to sketch and piece together a pre-prototype for my next piece.

Still have not done anything for the business except getting my first prototype done, while the dog next door, barks barks away.

More later on, lots to say! Hope you're well and having a good day!

MG