the rants, raves and ramblings of ms. lee
January 2009 Intentions
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 08:15AM This January
I plan to tackle the following things:
- Send review copies in to be considered for the S'Indie Award
- Get Rabbit's Lucky Number reviewed by more Rape Crisis Programs
- Land another interview somewhere...that will see the light of day
- Complete podcast
- Complete youtube video and facebook business page
- Complete at least ten blogs (3 down, 7 to go with this posting)
- Complete first chapter of new book
- Complete first scene of Rabbit's screenplay
- Unveil new cover
Writing down the tasks ahead of me allows me to put it out in the Universe, stay focused and feel accountable.
Small steps toward being spectacular in '09!
Going Forward
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 05:37PM I have been back and forth again on keeping my thoughts purely related to publishing, but scrolling back I realize bits (lots) of me have seeped/dripped/dropped back into the fray. I really enjoyed my old blogspot days when I let it all hang out, and now there's an option to import some of my old stuff, which was actually fun to read and reflect on.
Quite frankly, sticking to just publishing bores me (and probably you) to tears. While it is my intention to use this blog to share information, my other intention is to write, and to get better at writing. And if I lose the mojo to write because I am not really too pressed to write about publishing, then guess who's not writing about anything whatsoever? Me. The supposed writer.
So stay tuned for more randomness that is Lee, publishing links and information, and my intentions going forward. And oh yeah, she's baaaaaaack!
Reflections
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 03:25AM 2008 was a year of tremendous highs and dramatic lows.
We elected the first Black President of the United States. We watched the financial market sink faster than the Titanic - post iceberg hit.
Extreme? Yes. But balanced.
In 2008, I have met many great people and have also been reacquainted with so many others from the past, both by circumstance and obviously fa.ceb.ook - stay tuned for that post...lol. I've also cut some folks loose. (Or maybe they cut me loose...lol. I dunno.) But it's for the best.
I've made many great strides, both personally and professionally, but I've also made so many mistakes this year. I've been humbled by some of them, yet I have become more confident in my abilities and aware of my shortcomings. Now, some of those mistakes, I've had to pay for (literally and figuratively) but they've all been learning experiences and many have turned out to be rewards. The thing I am most happy about is that I can look myself in the mirror and say, I tried. And not only did I try, I tried my best, succeeded at some things, but most importantly exceeded my own expectations.
I had a car accident where I had to get five stitches in my face, but I've had the confidence to wear my hair off my face and still feel beautiful inside and out.
In all my reflections of 2008, I realized that one of the greatest things I could have done for myself was to let God take the wheel. This has been the second year that I've actually refused to stand in God's way with my meddling hands and I have been blessed to see many beautiful things come to fruition. But let me tell you...in the meantime, the devil has been busy. It is an ongoing fight.
I pray I am able to maintain balance in 2009 and to be better than I was in 2008.
We are made in His likeness and I really like my new reflection.
God bless. And happy new year.
Lee
In the News
Friday, December 19, 2008 at 02:15PM Enough about me, let's talk about...
1. The Arkansas woman who has had her 18th baby... EIGHTEENTH. And this is only her third C-Section.
Question. Is the body THAT elastic? I'm just saying.
Question. Don't these folks have a television, or playstation, or I don't know, outside interests besides ummm, well you know. ;)
Question. Can you imagine what 'J names' one of our cousins would have named eighteen kids? I'm thinking it would be along the lines of Toni Childs with Jumanji, Jamiriquai, Jujubee...lol.
2. Bernard Madoff
This guy bilked people out of $50 BILL-ion. My spidey sense is telling me this guy had no intention of stopping. But could he have? Either way a few big organizations were going to fall and take him down.
Question. Is it me or does he have a perpetual smirk on his face? And doesn't that seem to make his crimes seem worse?
3. Ohio workers win $207 million jackpot
Question. Doesn't that lone black man allll the way to the left look like Uncle Willie? You know...Uncle Willie...on Daddy's sister's other brother's nephew's side of the family...lol
4. Reverend Al and Caroline Kennedy do lunch
I know they're talking seriously, but the one thing I think Rev. All wants to know is...
Question. You gon' eat yo cornbread? lol
Happy Friday!