Missing in Action
Where have I been these past few days? Well I haven't been sitting at the computer in the basement thats for sure. I actually went two whole days without even turning the computer on. I am not even on the computer I normally use right now. Any why you ask? Well I had a very productive visit to the library on Monday and I have been reading ever since. Three books in two days might be a little excessive but it is what I am in the mood for. I tried to convince Patrick over the weekend that I could be like him and limit myself to a chapter a day, but I just don't have the self restraint. Perhaps if I were reading something something that I have to mull over and evaluate at the end of each section I would go a little slower but I must admit I have been reading fluff.
I have been reading gasp, romance novels! It goes against the grain, but there are tons of them in the library and the writers are prolific so I can pick a series and read seven or eight books by the same author. With my usual Science Fiction or Fantasy authors I only get new books in dribs and drabs. I just hate finding a new author who I really enjoy who only puts out a book every five years! And there are only so many tines I can read the same series over and over. So I have ventured into the realm of romance. Actually the ones I read most are Sci Fi and Fantasy romances similar to what I like to read anyway. Just water down the plot and add a good hot blooded romance and you have the formula. That is my main complaint actually. The books I have been reading are quite formulatic. I guess when an author is pumping out three books a year she doesn't have time do develope new plot structures.
I have spent some time wondering if I could write romance novels and get them published. I dont think I am capable of ever finishing a story I start to write and the idea of having people read a steamy love scene I wrote is disturbing. I think that it might be easier to have strangers read it then friends and family members. I can imagine myself having a permanent blush on my face if I had written some of the things I have read. Maybe I will come up with a pen name and never tell you if I ever do write something steamy and get it published.
Now on to the main event you all come here to read about. BABY! The other day, I think it was Monday, Patrick had his face against the belly and he was talking to the baby and she kicked him in the face. He was so shocked he just sat back and stared at the belly while I laughed my butt off at him. Somehow I couldn't work up any sympathy for him. Maybe because the little darlin likes nothing better then to kick me. Which she is doing right now. I really do sometines suspect that there are twins in there.
On the news the other day there was a story about a woman who gave birth in a Wal-Mart bathroom. She was full term and didn't even know she was pregnant. If I didn't know it was a baby moving around in my belly I would sign myself up at the circus as "The Amazing Contorting Belly Woman." This kid does not like to stay put. I have often wondered haw many calories an active baby burns moving around and playing kick the momma. There has probably been a study done on it. I must admit it is fun to watch Baby's bum and feet migrate around my belly.
Terri
I have been reading gasp, romance novels! It goes against the grain, but there are tons of them in the library and the writers are prolific so I can pick a series and read seven or eight books by the same author. With my usual Science Fiction or Fantasy authors I only get new books in dribs and drabs. I just hate finding a new author who I really enjoy who only puts out a book every five years! And there are only so many tines I can read the same series over and over. So I have ventured into the realm of romance. Actually the ones I read most are Sci Fi and Fantasy romances similar to what I like to read anyway. Just water down the plot and add a good hot blooded romance and you have the formula. That is my main complaint actually. The books I have been reading are quite formulatic. I guess when an author is pumping out three books a year she doesn't have time do develope new plot structures.
I have spent some time wondering if I could write romance novels and get them published. I dont think I am capable of ever finishing a story I start to write and the idea of having people read a steamy love scene I wrote is disturbing. I think that it might be easier to have strangers read it then friends and family members. I can imagine myself having a permanent blush on my face if I had written some of the things I have read. Maybe I will come up with a pen name and never tell you if I ever do write something steamy and get it published.
Now on to the main event you all come here to read about. BABY! The other day, I think it was Monday, Patrick had his face against the belly and he was talking to the baby and she kicked him in the face. He was so shocked he just sat back and stared at the belly while I laughed my butt off at him. Somehow I couldn't work up any sympathy for him. Maybe because the little darlin likes nothing better then to kick me. Which she is doing right now. I really do sometines suspect that there are twins in there.
On the news the other day there was a story about a woman who gave birth in a Wal-Mart bathroom. She was full term and didn't even know she was pregnant. If I didn't know it was a baby moving around in my belly I would sign myself up at the circus as "The Amazing Contorting Belly Woman." This kid does not like to stay put. I have often wondered haw many calories an active baby burns moving around and playing kick the momma. There has probably been a study done on it. I must admit it is fun to watch Baby's bum and feet migrate around my belly.
Terri
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