Hi! Yup, still here. Just been a tad quiet lately as I’m squirreling away on my other writing project. The crafting of the book about the ten unbelievable years I worked alongside my flamboyant mother in her Asian antiques and collectibles shop. You know, the James Herriot meets Auntie Mame meets Antiques Warehouse number …
Aren’t I working hard? And yes, I did use this photo in my last post.
I’m thrilled to announce I’ve moved on from the reading of the zillion journals and diaries and am actually pounding out the beginning chapters.
But guess what? I miss you. Very much. It’s rather lonely sitting here all by myself tippy-tapping away. So I hopped on over to see what the good folks at Finish the Sentence Friday were up to and their prompt “One of my favorite vacation memories is…” stopped me in my tracks.
You see, I’ve already written about it! Yes, imagine. A post that is already written, that I’ll bet you’ve not read (I wrote it over two years ago) or perhaps you’ve forgotten. It’s rather a hoot and it should give you a peek into the sort of material I have for this book I am writing.
You simply must read it. It’s one of my most favourite vacations memories. Think Bangkok, marathon training and an excruciatingly embarrassing Just TypiKel situation that could only happen to me …
How do you read it?
Simply click here: One of My Most Favourite Vacation Memories
Bless you.
As usual our delightful host for the Finish the Sentence Friday group is Kristi from http://www.findingninee.com Hop on over there and have a gander at everyone’s else’s favourite vacation memories.
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When I saw “Bangkok”, I was pretty sure I’d read it and I had! I just couldn’t believe I’ve known you for that amount of time, so I had to go back and check. 😉 Love the hardworking photo in this post.
Thanks, Kenya. The past two years have zipped by, haven’t they?
haha! I almost believed in the Thai bees. They sound dreadful.
That is hilarious! My ears hurt just thinking about it.
It was SO loud, Tamara. SO loud. Of course, we were with the gentlest of people and it was so difficult seeing them clap their hands over their ears.
Totally knew I had read this one and still re-read and also still made me giggle by the end!! Oh and I have missed you here, too and just glad to see an update, as well!! 🙂
Thanks so much for your kind words, as always, Janine.
Wow, Kelly, I am so excited to hear about your writing!!
Thank you, Naomi. Now I just need to keep pounding away, right?
We are missing you too but we know that the payoff, in the form of your much-anticipated book, will be worth it. If the Bangkok story is a taste of what to expect, I see you adding “NY Times Best Selling Author” to your resume. Remember that Katie and I are going to come on your press junket with you. Someone has to be in charge of the wine!
Someone has to be in charge of the wine indeed and I can think of no one more suited. Thank you, Mo. You’re the best.
Only you, Kelly ;-). What a fantastic story. I seem to have those fights with smoke detectors (as my dog recoils in obvious pain with a look on her face that says “stop it now” while I climb, poke and succeed for a minute before the wailing continues moments later). Apparently I produce too much smoke in the kitchen when cooking and when not doing that to set them off, forget about replacing batteries (yep – supposed to be hardwired – not going there to when a twist and toss can at least get them out of painful ear range faster). Never considered a rape alarm, but will make if anyone suggests one, I’ll just say no after your account. I’d probably manage to get that thing screaming during a somber speech.
Oh, Nanette you’ve got me grinning over your smoke detector details. Yup. Been there as well. Isn’t that shrill noise dreadful? Especially when you’re right there replacing the battery. Ouch.
When my son was two, I had a birthday party for him at home with a few of his pals. We had hot dogs. I boiled them and naturally the smoke alarm went off. Uh huh. He calmly announced to everyone “Dinnertime!” I still get teased about that one …
Oh Kel – this is too much. I think those “Thai Bees” have been stinging my sides – clearly they hurt. Or is that just from too much laughing?! I notice you don’t mention further travels to Thailand. Have you been banned?
Hahahah! Grinning here, once again, Deborah. Mom and I made 5 more trips to Thailand. They were very kind and let me in each and every time. I left the rape alarm at home, however.
I had not read that story – I don’t think you and I had become acquainted yet.
Oh, Kelly – how embarrassing! I often forget my phone’s volume is up loud and suddenly an ad or music starts playing while I’m in a waiting room, but your story is better.
Life is never dull is it, Dana? We’ve only known each other for less than two years? Golly. Feels like more.
Missing you, too, Sis! Cannot wait to read your book when it’s finished. I just started writing one called A Blog Conference Expose; The Down and Dirty of SLC. I need you to sign a couple of releases. May have to self publish. No buyers yet. Have a good week.
Oh now that’s something I’d line up to buy. I expect to be alerted the minute it’s fresh off the presses. And yes, fire those releases at me for signing. My pen is at the ready.