Today is the day! To celebrate my blog reaching 300 lovely followers and lurkers, I'm hosting my first blogfest, Letters to the Future! The idea is to write a letter to our future selves to look back on one day. If I can remember, I'd like to read mine again a year from now and see how things have changed. Then perhaps a Letters to the Future Blogfest Part II???
Here is my entry!
Dear Kristin of the future,
As you're writing this, it's Tuesday, May 24th, 2011. There's a lot of buzz about the end of the world and how it did NOT happen May 21st, as predicted by some crazy old man who apparently hasn't read the very clear verse in the Bible that says "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."- Matthew 24:36. Why he's bent on throwing a portion of the masses into hysteria, I don't know. Sad.
But aside from that, you've been thinking about death lately, since your HS friend Dennis' dad passed away last week. You're reminded again how important it is to let your loved ones know how you feel, to have more of a positive attitude on a daily basis, and to take control of your health once and for all.
You're current diet scheme involves Turbo Kickboxing class several times a week, with alternating days of the EFX machine, fueled by Netflix instant for the iPhone and your newfound love for Dr. Who, which you honestly only started watching because Castle is Disc Only. You're also mildly cranky because you're avoiding dairy and bread, eating mostly meats, veggies, and fruits. You're only down five pounds from your heaviest weight ever and you have twenty-five more to go, according to what you think you should be, however unrealistic it might actually be. So, did you stick with it and reach your goal?? YOU BETTER NOT HAVE LET ME DOWN. :::raises eyebrow--the only one we can raise individually:::
On the writing front, on April 11, 2011 you started a new book that you're very excited about. You're currently on chapter nine and have written 15,962 words. You've probably noticed that I haven't mentioned the title... and that's because there isn't one. It's that Italy story about Pippa. I suppose YOU know what it's called... could you share please? I'm also hoping that it's the story that landed you a kick-butt agent and got you a three-book deal with the raddest publisher out there. What can I say except for, you're welcome. And I'm sorry it took me so long to finish it. ;)
Your ten year high school reunion is this year, and it's your job (along with the other two girls from your class) to figure out what to do about it. This has got you thinking a lot about how quickly time passes, and you've realized that nearly all your friends have children already, and you don't. But you still feel like you're getting used to being an adult with a husband, a house, your own photography business (which is SLOW GOING), and two dogs, so you'll think about it later.
You just joined Twitter last week. It's insane, just like you.
Well, that's pretty much you at this exact moment in time on this Tuesday in May. Oh, and your right foot is asleep.
Can't wait to hear what you have to say!
Ciao!
Kristin of the present
Please visit the other participating blogs and show them some love!
| 1. Spunk on a Stick 2. Abby Minard 3. Kayeleen Hamblin 4. Jamie Burch 5. KM @ One Page At A Time 6. Bethany@ASPIRATIONS 7. The Las Vegas Writer 8. Kristi 9. Jennifer shirk 10. Jen @ Unedited 11. Heather 12. Lisa's Loves Books Of Course( Int) 13. Catherine Denton 14. Nicki J Markus 15. Jen Chandler 16. Maya @ Not on Shelf 17. Lena's Blog 18. Teralyn Rose Pilgrim 19. Laura (Daily Dodo) 20. Jennifer Hoffine 21. Nia Raie 22. Deana Barnhart 23. Amy Sonnichsen 24. Lisa@ Flash Fiction 25. Loralie 26. Gina C. 27. Lena Sledge's Blog..Books, Reviews & Interviews 28. Ellen Brickley |
