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I am in a Quandary

Published on July 27, 2012 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle6 Comments

I just love that word, but I don’t love this situation. Let me tell you about my quandary.

You see, in My Weekly Update, I promised you a blog post today. The issue is that I don’t have a post ready.

Now, this isn’t the usual, ‘I don’t have anything to say’ post. I have a lot to say. In fact, I have 6 pre-written post for exactly these type of situations. But, unfortunately, I don’t have access to them at all day. They are on another computer in another city.

I could probably remember a few words of some, but they are already perfect and I would hate to waste a post by giving it to you half assed.

I could talk about what is coming up next week, but then that would spoil My Weekly Update for this Sunday.

I could go into a dissertation about something in my writing that I need help with, but that is what Insecure Writer’s Support Group is for, which is coming up next Wednesday.

I could create a list or pose a question for all of us to debate, but I am not in the mood.

I could post some random photos from my trip to Tokyo two years ago, but that is actually a great idea for another post for another day. How cute is this lady on her wedding day?

I could not post anything and then apologize for it later, but that would bother me for years to come. Plus, I really don’t like those post that apologize for not posting. Truth is, I would rather you come back with a great post about something I can get behind instead of the ‘sorry, I haven’t posted in a while’ post.

I knew this was going to happen some time in my blogging career. I just didn’t expect it to happen so soon. Neither did you, I bet. Your probably saying to yourself right now, “She was so young,” while shaking your head with bemused pity.

But, no worries. It did it once. But, I will never do it again. This month anyway.

Ok, talk amongst yourself.

My Weekly Update – Write Club, Workers, Watch Out

Published on July 22, 2012July 21, 2012 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle15 Comments

WRiTE CLUB

1^st rule of WRiTE CLUB, you can talk about WRiTE CLUB, but just this once. I have been in search of motivation to start writing some short stories and I came across this contest and had to participate. Plus, Fight Club is one of my favorite movies and Tyler Durden is one of my all time favorite movie characters. If you want to learn more about WRiTE CLUB and join the competition, click on the badge to the right. Thanks to our WRiTE Master DL Hammons for creating the opportunity for the WRiTE of the Century. First WRiTE is held on July 30^th. Bring it on.*

*Get it? I am replacing the word Fight with the word WRiTE. Pretty clever, huh?

“F–k off with your sofa units and strine green stripe patterns, I say never be complete, I say stop being perfect, I say let… lets evolve, let the chips fall where they may.” Tyler Durden

Workers

I wanted to give a special shout out this week to some of the people who are putting in work for me. Your simple click of a button has been so valuable to me and I want to say thank you.

First, a few of my diligent Tribemates – If you aren’t on Triberr, what are you waiting for?

My Most Reliable RT’ers

If you aren’t following these people, you are missing out. I know there are many more and if I missed you, so sorry and thank you, too.

Watch Out

There are two book that you need to watch out for and pick up this week.

Flight of the Blue by A.E. Howard comes out on July 24th. I had the honor of interviewing A.E. during JuNoWriMo and I am really looking forward to reading her new book.

How I Make A Living In Writing by Scott Morgan. I really enjoy Scott’s blog Write-Hook.com and have read an excerpt from his new book and it is good.

New Followers

Jase at Resurrected Writer

CurnBlog – Movie site

Chris at Good News Teachings

Victoria at Made for Victory

Rachel at Rachel’s Ink

Angie Richmond

Live 4 Life 201

Jeannette SMejkal

Next Week’s Schedule

Tuesday – Tattoo Tuesday

Wednesday – Sydney Quotes the Movies

Friday – Blog Post

Sunday – My Weekly Update

Hanger and Hangers Blogfest – The Hanger Section

Published on July 18, 2012July 18, 2012 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle34 Comments

We are back with the second half of this blast of a Blogfest with our Hangers this time. The last sentence of each chapter is just as important as the first. Check out my Hangers; the last lines of each chapter of my WIP – I’m Coming Home.

So much for 36 hours to herself.
And, she was pretty proud of herself, too.
She didn’t remember reading it before falling asleep, but she must have because she dreamed about him all night.
That was Sydney’s heart talking, her head was singing an entirely different tune.
She decided that it was probably just the alcohol; liquid courage.
From the way he kissed her good night, she had no doubt that he felt the same.
The rest of the day was pretty uneventful.
After the first song, Sydney was having such a great time all the negative, bad, anxiety fueled stuff in her head pretty much disappeared.
“By the way, my nature is not all that delicate.”

I like my hangers. They convey the series of emotions that my MC pretty well. Let me know what you think.

You can find the other blogfest participants by clicking on the Hookers & Hangers badge at the top and join me in thanking Cassie, Hope, Jade, Jenny & Kelley for hosting the Hookers & Hangers Blogfest.

Hookers and Hangers Blogfest – The Hooker Section

Published on July 16, 2012July 18, 2012 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle45 Comments

The ladies over at Falling for Fiction have created the Hookers & Hangers Blogfest. What a great idea? I know I said I wasn’t going to look at my WIP until September, but I thought this would be a fun exercise and a great learning experience.

So, here it goes. Some choice 1st lines from chapters of my novel – I’m Coming Home.

Even after making this trip about 2 times a year for the last three years, Sydney still has it in her mind that a 16 hour plane ride is something to avoid at all cost.
Again, Sydney was surprised at how flirty she was being, but it felt so natural, talking to him like this; well, more like texting him like this.
Sydney woke up at 6:00 am the next morning, surprisingly not tired and, with a smile on her face.
Sydney came down in the elevator looking cute on the outside and feeling like she was going to throw up on the inside.
Stepping out of the club onto Bourbon Street among all the lights and sounds and people, Sydney realized she was more drunk then she thought.
Even though they had made up, Sydney was shaken by the little argument when she woke up the next day.
At the end of the day, the crew went to watch the leaders finish on 18 while Sydney stayed behind to clean up.
A little embarrassed by the scene they were making, Sydney wiped the tears from her eyes, “You almost missed me.”
June went by fast at the Academy and in a few weeks, John would be coming to visit.
John woke up around 4:00 am, still getting used to the time difference, he rolled over and put his arms around Sydney and kissed her neck to wake her up.
Sydney spent the next couple of months home doing exactly what she wanted to do; slept, reconnected with family and it gave John the opportunity to get to know her family.

What an eye opener. These need a lot of work. I would appreciate any suggestions. Click on the badge to read other writer’s Hookers. And, come back on Wednesday to see my Hangers.

My Weekly Update – Awards Round Up

Published on July 15, 2012July 21, 2012 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle9 Comments

I have been tagged by my blog buddy A.M. Schultz. I am stealing his little skull star guy in order for you to remember the man and the myth. Besides, I think it is too cool. Click on the skull to visit his new site Head Spit. The guys got talent.

Eleven Things about Me:

1. I am moving to Shanghai next month.

2. I broke my iPhone yesterday by dropping it on a concrete floor.

3. I play golf.

4. I am unusually loyal to TaylorMade Adidas products.

5. I am obsessed with reality cooking show competitions; Top Chef, Master Chef, Chopped.

6. I can’t cook.

7. I am currently reading Foreign Identity by my new blog friend Becca J. Campbell. Just a few pages in, but Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory meets the movie Saw keeps popping into my head. It is really good.

8. I wonder why Apple doesn’t make printers. It is preventing me from having an all Apple workstation.

9. I currently have three types of currency in my wallet. Can you guess which ones? Hint: I don’t have any American dollars.

10. The title of my next novel is tentatively Ink: A Permanent Love Story. Corny?

Now on to 11 questions by AM Schultz. I have to admit, I am a little scared. Here we go:

#1: Better Song: Happy Happy, Joy Joy or Peanut Butter Jelly Time?

Happy Happy, Joy Joy. I have no clue what Peanut Butter Jelly Time is, but I will look it up.

#2: What song must you dance/sing to, even at the risk of looking like a ginormous dorkface?

In the fantasy version of myself, I sing and dance like Beyonce. Dance for You is my favorite song from her last album and whenever I hear it, I have to sign and dance. It’s pretty hot. Let me know what you think.

#3: If you could take any historical figure to lunch, who would it be?

I have a fascination with female leaders, so I would probably pick Cleopatra. The historical accounts of her versus how she is portrayed in movies and T.V. shows is so different. I would love to ask what what’s the real deal.

4: Where would you go?

I would take her to Craft in New York. Tom Colicchio’s food is fit for a queen.

#5: What do you think they would order?

She would probably order the entire menu and take a small bite of each thing. She is a queen after all, she is allowed.

#6: What book do you wish you had written?

There aren’t any books I wish I could have written. I think that would be pretty arrogant of me to think I could write a book I love better than the writer.

#7: If you could be one character from literature, who would you be?

I took this quiz What Character from literature are you and it said I was Atticus Finch, which is just awesome. I love To Kill a Mockingbird

#8: Paper or plastic?

Paper

#9: Does the end justify the means?

It does, until it doesn’t.

#10: Least favorite celebrity?

Kim Kardasian – I just don’t get it.

#11: What is the maximum number of times someone should take a bath/shower per day (excluding those with medical conditions, etc)

At least once a day, unless you are really busy and don’t subject other to your funk, then you can get a way with once every two days.

Also, a shout out and thank you to Ella Medler for the One Lovely Blog Award she bestowed upon me last week and Megan Paasch; Rhymes with Smash! for the Inspiring Blog Award. Last but not least, big thanks to Emma MC at Write Away for the Sunshine Award. Please check out their blogs.

Badges are on my Blog Work Tab. As far as the responsibilities, please forgive me, but I don’t think there is anything that you don’t know about me. I need to go do more stuff so I have more to talk about. But, I am very grateful for the love nonetheless.

New Followers – I am honored and blessed.

Tyler Wiechman – Fun blog and Marvel Comic tattoos

Year of Austere

Khamnei Thang

Economiced by Dan Pedersen

Beauty, I Say!

Journey of Jordanna East

Poemage by Justin & Jin

Nevena Read

Jennifer James

Next Weeks Schedule

Monday – Hookers Blogfest