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First of all, some non-writing related news I never mentioned the other day. I talked to Leah and her boyfriend on Christmas evening and they announced that they're getting married! :D Leah wants me to design the invitations, thank you cards, place cards and table cards. Whew! It's a good thing I have until Spring 2011! :P I have to come up with a good layout, graphics and text/ calligraphy. I'll have to start practicing. ;)

And on to writing-related news, thanks to P. and M., I've come up with two new characters (both supporting) and some ideas for them, as well as for the master villain. I'll be writing character journal entries for them, beginning today. :)

I am really, really looking forward to fleshing them out and coming up with the master plot, as well as sub plots. It will be a lot of work, but in the end (as M. said last night), it will be well worth it. :D

We have a winter weather advisory from 6:00 tonight until 10:00 tomorrow morning:

Hazardous Weather...

• An Upper Level System Currently Moving Out Of Northern Mexico
Into Southwest Texas Will Begin To Affect Eastern Oklahoma Late
This Afternoon Into Early Evening. Precipitation Will Spread
Northeastward Across The Entire Area Overnight... Ending
Wednesday From West To East.

• From 1 To 2 Inches Of Snow Accumulation Is Expected From 6 PM
This Evening To 10 AM CST Wednesday.

Impacts...
• Roads In The Advisory Area May Become Slick And Hazardous...
Especially On Bridges And Overpasses And Non-Treated Surfaces.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions...
• Use Extra Caution If Driving. Attempt To Stay On Treated
Roadways. Expect Travel Delays.

I may end up staying home instead of going to Sweet Bay. :( Oh well, there's always next Tuesday...

And on that note, I'd better hurry up on here. I'm running late today because I've been texting with Leah. Now I've got to get to work! :)

Have a great day, everyone! :D

Lois

I'd Rather Be Writing

I've been busy this morning. I wrapped the rest of Leah's gifts, then wrapped Jeff's and a few tiny ones that my aunt sent to my mom. I still need to get the stockings and Christmas cards ready. I guess they'll get to everyone late. :/ I need to package Leah's gifts and send it on. She'll get it late, I'm sure, but she knows it's coming. I'm looking at it this way: at least if she gets it late, she can't open it early! :P

Anyway, Chelsey, my mom and I went shopping yesterday. Eric was there for a few minutes, but he had to start work, which gave Chelsey a chance to show me a couple things he wants. I'll remember them for when Jeff and I are out shopping for them. :)

We put up the tree, too! :D The pictures are still in my camera right now. It's on the tripod in the other room. I still want to get some family photos, even if I won't be able to put them in with the cards.

So, I'm hoping to finish up with the stockings and cards in time to do a little writing this afternoon.

I've filled out the jury questionnaire to send in, too. *bleh*

We never went to the potluck. I was fine with not going, but Eric had his heart set on it. There is a real lack of communication there. The secretary thought families and spouses were invited, but they weren't. They need to let people know if they can bring their families or not. It's not fair to get people's hopes up, only to dash them at the last minute. :(

Anyway, I'll be pretty busy today. I like being busy. I just wish I was more busy with my writing and less busy with holiday stuff.

Have a great day!

Lois