Monday, December 31, 2007

A New Year

A time of reflection with the opportunity for the future.

Life is not a goal but a path of consistency. We can view in any way we want. Changes upon it may not be easy, but little in life is easy. The truly important and mind boggling things usually come with a price. It is up to us as individuals to find what best fits a situation. We make decisions and actions but we don't make the consequences from those, however we must live with them. It should teach us that in life one step is always connected with another. We may want or need something, but one must accept what outcome that path creates before us.

Each movement creates a road leading to an unknown. We can use thoughts and intuition to assume outcomes, but one shouldn't be so foolish as to believe they know the future. It lives as an unknown and can be changed on a dime.

A New Year leads so many down the concept road of goals and changes. But, in the end, many are left within the same circular patterns they are so familiar with. Perhaps instead of looking for a desired outcome one should take the opportunity to see what may be on the path next to them. Let that familiarity move with us and yet try to remember each of our decisions create a new path. Seek those issues and find ways to challenge that status quo of the time. Make a new decision, creating a slightly different outcome which changes the future.

Taking one step at a time, but remembering to make tomorrow a different step. Routines are easy. Comfortable feels good and yet we stagnate and need change. Change is everywhere, it only takes us to create it. Overhaul may not be necessary, perhaps a small shift could lighten the path differently...bring a wider view into place.

So my wish for 2008 is another year of discovery and one that I truly hope includes Peace on Earth.

Happy New Year to All. Thanks for joining Okie and myself here at UberEtc. We truly appreciate it!

Now back to it. We're ending the year on a large update, enjoy!

Elisa

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Wow

I continue to be amazed. Enjoy 'em!

Tamara

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Weekend of Ease

A short but busy week has turned into a long weekend for me. I'll try and do chores but motivation to complete anything seems a bit slim. I think some of the holiday decorations will find their way back into my nifty red and green totes. Time to have my house back. Yeah, yeah I should wait until at least the New Year, but hey I like to stand out in a crowd.

Enjoy your updates!

Elisa


Friday, December 28, 2007

Thank Those Writers!

I continue to be amazed that we get a decent number of story links to post. Visits to our site have slowed this week understandably. Everyone returning to check on story updates after their holidays will be pleasantly surprised by the number of offerings to read. Y'all enjoy 'em.

Tamara

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Thursday Already

Seems like the week is flying by. Helped having a day off at the beginning and with the holidays it seems busy but not manic, hence days flow by smoothly. So the end with a long weekend ahead for me is just around the corner.

Have a good one and enjoy the updates!

Elisa

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

The Day After

I survived another Christmas. My house is a wreck and I realized today I forgot to wrap a gift for my mom (now if I could just find the damn thing) but I survived.

The kids got a Wii this year. I was smart and purchased mine in October after seeing an article about Wii shortages for holiday shopping. It's been a big hit and, if you're in the market for a gaming console, I highly recommend it.

Here's hoping y'all are enjoying some stress-free time of your own.

Tamara

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

White Christmas

Seattle is having a white Christmas. An opportunity for my 7 year old to be even more excited than usual. How great it was as a kid to have gifts and fun and then be able to go play in the snow. Today I hope to indulge in the fun with her. It's a rarity for us let alone on Christmas. One must indulge in that.

Here is hoping and putting forth a wish for all, regardless of the holiday you celebrate, may Peace finds us sooner rather than later.

Back to work tomorrow for me, but I have a few hours to live the fun.

Have a wonderful evening and enjoy the updates!

Elisa

Monday, December 24, 2007

Agh!

I'm halfway there. This holiday season is almost over. Yippee!

Oh. Sorry. Guess I should be more heart-warming with my sentiments. Happy holidays, y'all!

Tamara

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Wrapping Craze

Spent the morning making cheesecake for the holiday and then the afternoon wrapping gifts for the 7 year old and a few others. Tomorrow I will spend time at my desk at work for a bit of the day then home to a quiet abode.

May the week ahead be splendid.

Enjoy your updates.

Elisa


Saturday, December 22, 2007

Not All Here

Sleeping with someone who snores isn't helping me get over this cold. I'll let y'all at this huge update and save myself the effort of thinking of something more substantial to put here. Thank you, P&P!

Tamara

Friday, December 21, 2007

Weekend Arrives

TGIF was a good thing in my day. The week was long and not pleasant and I truly looked forward to its end. Spent the later part of the afternoon in downtown Seattle with a happy seven year old. We skipped a few things since we both were a bit tired, but had a grand time riding through the city on horse and carriage.

Home now to enjoy movie 5 of the Harry Potter series. May you all have a grand weekend and I will ramble at you later.

Enjoy the update!

Elisa

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Hype!

A little news from Erin O'Rielly....
Intaglio Publications, Inc. is proud to announce the release of New Beginnings by Erin O'Reilly & JM Dragon

New Beginnings
ISBN: 978-1-933113-76-0
Price: $16.95

Available at Bella Distribution and StarCrossed Productions

View a New Beginnings trailer and listen to JM Dragon readings.

This is a two story odyssey about the lives of four women who are inextricably linked and how they fight their own personal demons to find the strength to love. A curious mix of intrigue, deception, and finally understanding follow all four.

Lauren Walker and Maggie Sullivan meet in a quiet lakeside vacation point and have a spontaneous attraction to each other that sparks immediately. The pace of events that crashes around them only supersedes the speed of their romance.

Tragedy appears to be the middle name of Harriet Aristides, and she wears the glove so well it is hard to believe she will ever be truly happy again, after a terrible accident robs of her of the woman she loves. Corporate intrigue and the promise of wonderful discoveries, however make up the rest of her life. Incredibly, she enters the unknown realm of a field trip into the jungles of South America with a small team of people who work for her.

Nichola (Nicky) Ralston has a personal secret of her own, which if it came to light, would dramatically change the way that Harriet views their friendship. As they become close in the confines of the jungle, Nicky sets about innocently to change the way Harriet looks at life and leads her back to a place where she can love again.

As things begin to change in Harriet's world, a situation insidiously enters her life. This draws her life and Nicky's to the lives of Lauren and Maggie. Will she allow herself to forgive and forget?

erin o'reilly



Y'all enjoy the updates!

Tamara

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Flying By

Time seems to be rushing quickly now. Work has been hectic with everyone wanting the projects completed by the weekend. I guess to clean it all up prior to the holiday. I have just a few more cookies to make and then all is complete. One must wrap and perhaps get those holiday cards out a bit late. Oh well, better late than never.

Back to your updates, enjoy them!

Elisa


Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Winter Cold

My kids have been snotting around for about a week with a mild cold. No fever, just runny noses and some coughing. Sadly I'm now succumbing. That's not a good thing for those who are forced to live with me. My mood, which hasn't been great lately, is bound to turn cranky. Just when everyone will be expecting that holiday cheer, I'll be biting heads off. Aw, who am I kidding? They never expect Christmas cheer from me. All will be normal.

Tamara