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#204493 - 06/09/10 03:19 PM
Starting over
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Registered: 03/05/05
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Loc: Texas
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I'm so excited! I just moved into my new apartment! This is the first time I've ever been on my own, as I went straight from my parents to my husband, so this is exciting and scary at the same time. My daughter has moved to North Carolina, with her husband, who's in the army and stationed at Ft. Bragg. She's been with me since I lost my husband in 2004, so, as you can imagine, I miss her a lot. It's very quiet without her, but I'm adjusting and learning to enjoy the peace and quiet of being on my own. As a writer, I can appreciate it, and indeed need it for my work. Anyway, you Boomer Gals were my first online friends and I wanted to share this new start with you. Thanks for always being there.
Alanna aka Copygal
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"Widowhood Is Not Funny" is now available for the Kindle, the Nook, the Sony Reader, the iPad & Lulu.com http://www.widowhoodisnotfunny.blogspot.comLife is what happens while you're making other plans.
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#204498 - 06/09/10 09:18 PM
Re: Starting over
[Re: Anno]
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Hey Gals, I'm sure I'll get the hang of this soloness, it's just all new and different. I was married a long time and got used to having my family under my feet 24/7. Now, it's all my space, shared with no one and it feels weird. Did my first grocery shopping just for me recently. I don't have to please anyone but myself-yay!
As for writing, right now I'm trying to bring in more work, to support myself. Besides article writing through a couple of online sites, I'm promoting my book-sold several copies, but I'd like to sell lots more, of course. I'm also letting people know that I'm available to do editing/proofreading. A bit more income will allow me the freedom to work on another personal project I have in mind, to be revealed soon.
Thanks for the encouragement Ladies! Alanna aka Copygal
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"Widowhood Is Not Funny" is now available for the Kindle, the Nook, the Sony Reader, the iPad & Lulu.com http://www.widowhoodisnotfunny.blogspot.comLife is what happens while you're making other plans.
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#204509 - 06/10/10 06:54 AM
Re: Starting over
[Re: copygal]
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Registered: 09/09/08
Posts: 779
Loc: American living in Germany
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copygal, welcome back. Sounds like you are excited and happy about your new independence. That's wonderful. I believe happiness reaps happiness, and I'm sure more will come your way!
I wish you lots of luck with your book. I can imagine this is a topic that will help so many.
I have a few questions: I saw that you are with Lulu. Are you satisfied with their services? Do you wish you self published instead? What were your reasons for choosing Lulu?
If you prefer to PM me on this, that's fine. I'm toying with the idea of self publishing, and am just at the start of gathering information and comparing the alternatives.
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A friend is a gift you give yourself. -- Robert Louis Stevenson
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#204525 - 06/10/10 07:58 PM
Re: Starting over
[Re: Edelweiss2]
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Registered: 02/24/04
Posts: 20267
Loc: Nevada
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Copygal, thanks so much for sharing your new adventure with us. I remember when I was on my own, alone for the very first time. I like you felt mixed emotions but oh wow, living alone is the greatest in so many ways. It did eons for my writing. I could come and go as I pleased, eat, sleep, soak in a tub, nap, write or read a good book whenever I chose to. I could also stay in my jammies all day and do nothing at all if that was my wish. Needless to say, you are going to love it... Oh almost forgot, with me there has to be something to talk to and hug so I have to have a small dog or cat to keep me company. If you look left in the margin of pictures, that Chihuahua is Sassy Girl my new friend and baby to love...
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#204625 - 06/12/10 09:53 PM
Re: Starting over
[Re: Dotsie]
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Registered: 03/05/05
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Loc: Texas
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Hi Dotsie, Thanks, I am content, though a little more work would be nice. I meet with my friends Monday & Wednesday for our crochet/knitting club and I'm a member of a church-based charity group, where we crochet/knit for those in need. And I have a couple of writer friends I hang out with now & then. And of course, I have you gals here at the Boomer site to chat with too. I'm blessed with wonderful friends.
My daughter & I talk on the phone, PM each other on facebook & she sends me a text each night, saying she loves me and goodnight. I miss her chatty ways, but we're both doing well in our separate lives.
Thanks for asking, Alanna aka Copygal
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#204659 - 06/13/10 10:47 PM
Re: Starting over
[Re: chatty lady]
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Registered: 03/05/05
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Loc: Texas
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Chatty, Just went to blogspot to find out why you couldn't follow my blog. Long story short (I hope), because I started my blog several years ago, I have a classic template, rather than the newer layout with the option of the "follow" button. For now, you can sign on as a follower through the dashboard reading list. When I have some time, I may look at updating and going with the newer layout and add that darn little button. LOL! Hope this helps. Alanna aka Copygal
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"Widowhood Is Not Funny" is now available for the Kindle, the Nook, the Sony Reader, the iPad & Lulu.com http://www.widowhoodisnotfunny.blogspot.comLife is what happens while you're making other plans.
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