Sunday: Day 17

Not the best photo but the best I could find. This is the First Presbyterian Church in Somerset, KY. This is where I spend most Sunday mornings. Today was no exception. It is a small congregation. We started off with the handbell choir this morning. It was also communion Sunday.

So, my morning pages became afternoon pages today, but they were written. After I put my chicken breasts in the crockpot to cook. I will be making chicken salad for several meals.

I have a conference call coming up with my publisher. I'm hoping some good things come out of it.

I have contacted a photographer about new photos giving me branding photographs for my website. I am hoping we can do it soon. Although I have no red shoes. Ugh. I have everything else.

I will try to blog daily this week, however I am finishing two books. So, it could be very late when I blog.

TTFN

Blustery Saturday: Day 16

Books are the most exciting things ever written. A book can carry you into the past, into the future, explore science, or archeology. They can deal with everyday life. Whatever they do, they provide hours of entertainment to millions of people.


I find it sad that 82% of the people who read want to write, yet 99% of you never will. Writing is a gift from God. If you do not write, you are letting him down. You are letting yourself down. You don't have to write fiction. Write your story, the one in your heart. You never know when  your words will help someone else.

Writing is also magic. Fairy tales, fantasy, legends show the magic of the world. Do you believe in fairies, elves, sprites, piskies, unicorns, dragons, heroes? All these are a part of the magic.

Some of you may or may not understand I am passionate about writing and the written word. I have been an avid reader all my life. I read for knowledge and enjoyment. I often am reading two or three books at a time. Likewise, I am always working on two or three books or stories at the same time.

So, yes, I did morning pages. Yes, I will make an artist date this week and yes, I will teach a mini workshop on Friday.

What is keeping you from writing? Follow this link https://vt226.isrefer.com/go/aae50/Rebecka/ Even if you cannot watch it at the scheduled time, sign up. You will get a replay. 

TTFN

Days 14 & 15

While I have done Morning Pages the past two days, I did not post a blog. Yesterday I ran errand which included some much needed groceries.

Mind is still swirling about taking the next steps toward making my dream a reality. I am working on my last two books. I am hoping they will be done by next week. Ready for edits. I am also preparing to teach a mini workshop to one of the writers' groups I belong to.

I hope you are finding your way to your dreams. Don't give up. It's not, too late. Dreams are what keep up alive. When they start taking a shape, the are awesome.

If you did not sign up for the webinar on writing a book because of the time, please register anyway. They will send you a replay of the webinar. The link is: https://vt226.isrefer.com/go/aae50/Rebecka/
It helps me get credit for people attending. I'd appreciate it.

TTFN

Whacky Wednesday

I awoke to rain this morning. Found it a bit amusing. I moved into this house on October 31, 2018. It was raining. We are scheduled for rain and dropping temps tomorrow.  I pondered this as I wrote my morning pages.

Then I did the mundane and paid my bills. Housework the usual humdrum of living. Started laundry since I have been gone for a few days.

My mind is still rehashing the conference. I think it will take the rest of the week to all sink in. It was amazing. The amount of information is what I need to wrap my head around. I know I'm taking the next best steps for the career I've chosen. 

If you think you are too old to start a career, let me tell you first hand, you are NOT. You can live your dream if you take the steps to do it. I'm taking my steps are you?

TTFN

Happy Tuesday!!!!!

Morning pages are done!!! It was a good way for me to look at what my Next Best Step will be. I know I am on the right path.

There it is, my path. Have you found yours? Finding a path is not always easy and there are obstacles along the way. While mine looks clear I could have obstacles. How I choose to react to the obstacles will be how I stay on the path or get off the path.

I have a question to pose today. Do you want to write a book? Because research shows 82% of all people want to write a book. Research also shows, 99% of you won't. To me, that is sad. There are so many of you who could write a book and yet you don't. You cannot keep waiting for inspiration--YOU are the inspiration. You cannot wait for the right time--the time is NOW! So, what's stopping you?

I have an offer for you. It will cost nothing but your time. https://vt226.isrefer.com/go/aae50/Rebecka/

Click the link and learn the path to writing the book you've always wanted to write. Learn how to get started on your path. The journey starts with clicking the link. Are you BRAVE enough? 

TTFN

The Big Take Away

What I can for certain tell you about attending a conference is Morning Pages go by the way side. What I can tell  you about this specific conference, is it delivers over and over for four days. 

If I had not been on fire when I arrived, I was not there an hour before the fire was lit. It was non-stop information, it was meeting new people and making new friends. It was round-table masterminds, it was the success of people who never dreamed of success. It was gaining inspiration. It was awesome.

I cannot even begin to tell you all the wonderful things that happened. It's something you have to experience. I did get confirmation I am headed in the right direction. Always a plus. Had the best table mates at the conference and know we will be keeping in touch. Looking forward to seeing them next year.

So, I will be back to morning pages in the morning. For now it's just nice to be home.

TTFN

Morning Pages Days 9 & 10

This is exactly what I am doing. Morning pages for both days have been written.

It was a 5 hour drive with no issues. The Conference!!! I have posted photos all day. David Banderhorst was our speaker from 8 am to 1pm. He spoke about building your offer. He took us through three steps and the fourth was presentation. He gave us stretch time and a 15 minute break. We broke for lunch around 11 and were back at it by 12:15. 

Lunch was unappealing, but I made a valiant effort to find something. Then had some downtime and hit the mall for something I'd forgotten and a sweater as the ballroom is cold.  I purchased the two books I wanted. One is autographed. Need to catch up with the other author. 

Awards were amazing. The winners' stories were compelling. My new friend Sandra won for YA. So, I bought a copy of her book and got it autographed.

Headed back with Mackezie to our hotel and we are just chilling.

TTFN

The Eve of the Trip Day 10

My morning pages were actually done early this morning. I just haven't made it to the blog. I am excited about the upcoming weekend.

Spent my afternoon running a million errands. Bank so I have cash for traveling. Pharmacy for the one med I need daily. Walmart for 24 bottles of water and healthy snacks as well as snack bags. Went to get gas a Speedway and they were out. Could not get into northend Kroger to get gas, so drove to southend Kroger, picked up some things I forgot and got 10cents off per gallon. So the car is gassed up.

The only thing left to do is pack and load the car. Which I will probably do about 11pm. Water is already in the car. Packing will be a breeze. I already have an idea of what needs to be packed. What I haven't decided is what I will be wearing tomorrow. The good news is we were thinking ahead and booked the room for Sunday night so neither one of us was driving home late at night. I can get a good night's sleep and drive home alert on Monday. Also, no weekend traffic and hopefully no rain.

Hope all is well with everyone. Those who chose to do Morning Pages, I hope you are being successful.

TTFN

PS. You may or may not get a blog while I am away.

Morning Pages Day 9

That one word pretty much sums up my morning. I had a meeting with Stephanie Nelson of Nelson Legacy Enterprises. We spent the better part of two hours putting together a customer journey for my products and services. I can see the vision. Once we have it totally complete,  It will go to someone who will make the actual funnel and lead magnets. I am so excited to see this happening. I will launch four products or services a quarter. My website will be up by December 5th and will connect to my books on Amazon. I am beyond excited.

I also learned that my author friend Mackenzie Flohr and I were thinking ahead when we booked our room for the conference. We are booked for check out on Monday the 28th. Yeah!!!  I don't have to drive in the rain and the dark on Sunday night. Little things...I get excited.

Still working on the must dos before I can leave. Minor details in at this point.

My morning pages are done. This morning's meeting has had my brain working overtime on creating new products and services.

Hope your day has been productive.

TTFN

Good Evening: Day 8

Won't be able to see the moon tonight as it's raining. Not a gentle rain, but a downpour. It will be a good night for sleeping. 

Again, today did not go as planned. I awoke early because I had people coming to fix my book shelves. Got a text they couldn't make it until Wednesday. I have plans for Wednesday so it will have to wait. 

Spent my day doing laundry, emptying four kitchen drawers, cleaning them and  spraying them with peppermint oil. I have 9 done and three to go. Then I will line them and refill them. 

Stripped both beds to wash the linens. One will get made tonight. Since I am not expecting any overnight company, I will make the other when I return from the conference.

Not looking forward to driving 5 and a half hours home in the rain on Sunday. But at least I know what to expect. I suspect I will be home around midnight. Which means please don't wake me on Monday.

I am not sure how Morning Pages will work at the conference. I am not an early riser and I have to be at breakfast by 7:30am. each morning. I'm hoping I will find a break time where I can write. If not, I suspect they will be evening pages. I see some time in the Friday schedule. I don't see any in Saturday or Sunday. 

I still have much to do, before I can say I'm ready to leave. Getting ready to go away seems to take weeks to get ready. I have my notebooks to keep notes in. I'm taking two. I am limiting myself to three books from the bookstore or book signing. 

Hope you've had a successful day.

TTFN

It's a Dreary Sunday: Day 7

Morning pages were done with distractions today. Not a good omen. Especially since I woke up tired to rain. According to the news last night the rain had moved out. Funny rained all night and part of this morning. 

While I have some of the books off the shelves, I still have more to go. They will be done by bed time. Tomorrow is laundry day and I will be doing dishes. In the afternoon I'm planning a trip to Somerset.

The only thing I can say about today is that is did not go as planned. I overslept so on church this morning. Makes my day off. Ugh.

I have enough to do to keep me busy today. One thing I should do is wander out and get the mail. I didn't do that yesterday. If the front porch is dry enough I will get some more kitchen drawers sprayed with peppermint. I'll get the ones done lined with new paper. 

I also have two stories to finish. Maybe I'll put them on the top of my to do list today. 

Happy writing!!!

TTFN