Tuesday, November 19, 2013

If We Were Having Coffee

Tonight I was pondering something to write about on the blog and while blog hopping I went over to the Perpetual Page Turner and saw where she wrote up what she would do if she was at a coffee shop with her blog followers.  I loved it and thought I would do the same.  She usually has unique things to do on her blog!  So I am going to grab my Mountain Dew ( I don't drink coffee) and get to chatting with you.


If we were having coffee... I would tell you that I really enjoy blogging.  I feel that I have really transformed in the 2 1/2 years I have been blogging.  I am able to write better reviews... they used to be maybe one paragraph long but I have found my voice where I talk and am able to feel like I am having a conversation with my readers. I would tell you that I have learned quite a bit a things and feel very accomplished in what I have done all on my own.

If we were having coffee... I would tell you that I have been discouraged with the goodreads groups I moderate and have even thought about quitting one of the groups.  It's hard because I have put many years into these groups.  I started both groups in 2007 and so it is hard to let them go.   Maybe I have just grown past them.  I am thinking of maybe having some sort of readalongs on my blog now instead of on goodreads.  I have looked around for real life book clubs, but haven't really found any.

If we were having coffee... I would tell you that I was recently diagnosed with Melanoma.  We caught it early but it was still terrifying.  I want to let you know to get your moles checked whether they look crazy or not.  My mole was pretty normal looking and not that large.  I had it check out for a few years going in for my physical and only this last time did my doctor decide to remove it. PLEASE use sun screen and do not use a tanning bed.  I used one a few times in high school and college and regret every second of wanting to look tan.  I wish I would've felt beautiful in my skin color.

If we were having coffee... I would tell you I wish I could go to more author signings.  It's just usually it's about an hour drive and the fact that I have to go alone is a bummer.  I always have to ask the person behind me in line to snap a picture, and while they never mind doing it I do hate asking.

If we were having coffee....  I would tell you that I love TV, movies and video games.  I need to find a new game to play.  I don't have the new systems ... I'll wait till after Christmas to get one... but I can't wait to get my hands on the PS4!!  I also am really looking forward to this Friday when I go and see Catching Fire.

If we were having coffee... I would tell you that I love my kitties like they were my kids and I do my best to take care of them.  They both have diabetes and cost a lot of money... but I can't imagine my life without them.  My husband and I do our best to take care of them and keep them in this world a little longer.

If we were having coffee... I would tell you that this was a lot of fun and I appreciate you following my blog.  I know sometimes I review adult books to young adult books, to video games... to graphic novels.  But I hope it's fun and that everyone gets some enjoyment out of it!

Now give this a shot on your blog!!  I would love to know more about you!