Sunday, May 1st, 2022
UPDATE: The winner is…Carol Cox!
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April
April was extremely busy for me, but I didn’t make as much forward progress as I wanted on…well…everything!
Here’s what I managed to accomplish…
Work-related:
- I revised and re-published the sequel to Dark Legacy, which is book #2 in the Dark Realm series, Dark Seduction. It’s a full-length novel, so it took some time!
- I completed 5 editing projects for other authors in April! Two of them were last-minute, thrown over the fence at me, but I got them done!
- I’m six chapters into my next book!
Health-related:
- I’m continuing with Weight Watchers and can proudly say that I’ve lost 28 pounds as of today! I’m not pushing to lose fast because I like how I feel (which is a good thing because I only lost 5 pounds this month!). I’ll continue my daily mantra: Slow is good!
- I didn’t do so well increasing my activity.
Happiness-related:
- I’m continuing to work on the #100DayProject art challenge! It’s still HARD fitting in playtime, but here are a few samples of what I finished…
May
Here’s me putting this out in the world…
For work-related, I plan:
- To revise and compile the Danger Zone trilogy into a single bundle and publish it!
- To complete my next romantic suspense story.
- To begin work on my next Hot SEAL story!
- To complete 4 editing projects in May!
For health-related, I plan:
- To continue with Weight Watchers and hope to lose at least 5 pounds, remembering: Slow is good!
- To get the pool ready and begin swimming!
- To begin some low-impact aerobics, which will include a video workout, plus, add some outdoor activities, like pool maintenance and blowing the patio—counting the things I should already be doing to get ready for pool season. Maybe I’ll do more housework, too.
For happiness-related, I plan:
- To continue working on getting my art room better organized, because I plan…
- To produce something art-related every day this month for the #100DayProject art challenge!
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Delilah,
“To revise and compile the Danger Zone trilogy into a single bundle and publish it!”
This thrills me very much especially if you publish it in paperback. You know I’ll be ordering it immediately.
Congratulations on the weight loss. I have not had the best luck on that myself.
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My reading lately has been a bunch of Single Dad romances… see if I continue on that trope this week or if something else calls out to me! Happy May! 😀
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restarted weight watchers
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gardening
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I am thinking of joining WW.
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I’m trying to lose some weight . I truly don’t like carrots and cucumbers but if it helps lower my cholesterol and makes me healthier I’m all for it. Plus I finally weaned myself off soda
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I’m trying to eat better Green tea and carrots and cucumbers are becoming my best friends.
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The painting of the single red flower made me scroll back to look at it again. It’s really pretty!
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I’m planning on reading a friends-to-lovers romance. And I’m trying to get back to painting and starting my own small business, fingers-crossed it happens this month. The single flower and vase paintings look great!
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I’m loving the art work. No swimming here, we are going into Winter.
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I went back to the gym today. I am planning on going regularly. I would like to lose at least 10 pounds before July 1st.
I finished my upstairs bathroom and I started on my downstairs bathroom. I am planning to be finished this week. Looking at the things I did by myself and how good they look when I am done brings me joy.
I downloaded the new Mel Robbins book Stop Saying Your fine.
I love your art work. I have your postcard at my desk and it makes me smile.
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I am really living your 100 day projects…they are beautiful. I certainly wish I were able to paint. Good job on the weight loss…& I agree slow is good. I’m in agreement about getting the pool ready…we only have a small one but I’m looking forward to getting in there and splashing around.
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I’m continuing with my alternate fasting eating plan. The weight loss has slowed down but I count it was a win that I’m still losing and haven’t gained anything in the last 18 months – something that’s pretty unheard of for me.
I’m trying desperately to get caught up on things I need to do around the house and also to finish reading books that I’ve had to push aside for various reasons.
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Thanks so much for all your great advice!
The winner of the gift card is…Carol Cox!