(Posing with my lovely friend. I'm the non-pregnant one.)
In this same spirit of yippee, I tried posting my first vlog. I did my hair, wore makeup, actual clothes as opposed to pajamas, all that. (I don't anticipate future vlogs will get the same treatment. It's like school. On the first day, you wear your fancy-pants outfit. By the end of the year, you're driving into the parking lot with wet hair. At least, I was.)
But Blogger and I had a fight and now it won't upload my video. Grrrr... I'll try to post the video later, but I have no idea when Blogger will feel friendlier. SO, I'll summarize my video: I chopped off my hair! Eeee!!! (See above picture proof!) After mailing my manuscript, I celebrated with a trip to the salon.
I'm a big fan of celebrating. This writing thing is hard, slow, and, for me, brimming with rejection. That's why celebrating the little victories is so crucial. Otherwise? I would probably write all sorts of gloomy stories where my main character never realizes her dream. That is, if I kept writing at all.
So, I urge you to celebrate along the way! For me, that meant a trip to the salon. And chocolate. Always chocolate. How do you guys celebrate?
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19 comments:
You look even more beautiful as a blonde..:)
Wow what a hottie!!! I hope you can get your vlog up, though I can relate to blogger being a complete pain this evening!
Cute pic. I go out for Mexican food!
Hooray! SO happy for you! And I totally love the haircut. It's so freeing, isn't it? : ) What a fun way to celebrate! I hope you hear good news about your manuscript. And SOON. Keep us posted!
Wild Rose: Thank you! I'm feeling very summer-esque. :)
Jen: Glad to know I'm not the only one Blogger acts temperamental with!
Julie: Another excellent way to celebrate! Preferably if there is queso involved.
Molly: Thank you so much, Molly!
I couldn't agree more. It's a long hard road to publication and we have to celebration every accomplishment along the way so we can bear the hard parts. Yay for getting your manuscript sent off! I probably don't celebrate the little successes enough. You've inspired me to think hard upon ways to do so and write a post about it…
I think your hair looks great this way!
Heather: I don't celebrate enough either. This post served as a reminder for me too. :)
Wendy: Thank you!
You're glowing! And you're not even the pregnant one in the pict! I look forward to seeing your vlog someday!
I celebrate by screaming in my car with the radio on when I'm driving. A little insane, I know. Also, sometimes I'll buy myself a leetle something...
Cute hair cut. You've inspired me to make my long overdue hair appointment.
Oh I hear you! I love haircuts and chocolate! That's how I would celebrate, too.
Congrats on the MS... and the hair!
Holy cow, Sam! You look great!
I have little celebrations!! I give myself treats when I reach goals all the time or during the goal...tee-hee!
Lydia: Ah, screaming in the car to the radio. Always a good time.
Missed Periods: Glad to inspire. :)
Talli: Thank you! Feels SO good.
Avitable: Gracias, Senor!
Palindrome: During the goal totally works! I second your tee-hee!
I love your hair Sammie. And I love being your friend.
LOVE your hair!
Chocolate is always a great way to celebrate!
RosebudWitt: Ditto, love.
Jennifer: Thank you! Glad to know you share my chocolate sensibilities.
Love the cut and color! Pretty. :)
Nothing is better than a trip to the salon...a fresh cut and (the best part) a great blow out! I love having my hair done...it relaxes me. And, I don't have to do my hair again for a few days. ;)
Congrats on sending it out!
Love,
Lola
Woohoo congrats! Also, thanks for visiting (and commenting on) my blog. :)
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