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March 25, 2013
Release Party
Saturday, March 23rd was the official release party for Maters, Taters & Grits. It was a smashing good time! (I've always wanted to say that!) We had a great turnout and a good time was had by all! There were a few people that couldn't make it that I was hoping would be able to, but after all was said and done, it turned out just fine. Several of us went back to my house afterwards for celebratory drinks and more food, and that lasted for about four hours or so. We laughed, had great conversation, and laughed some more! Now that's MY idea of a good time. :)
Smooches!
Smooches!
March 20, 2013
Before You Saddle Up, Be Ready For The Ride
All too often in life we tend to leap before we look. And we usually find out that hindsight is 20/20. Sometimes we can look back and say that it turned out okay, but when we don't have our ducks in a row, we usually end up wishing we'd have thought things through a little better. Mama always taught me to not add fuel to a fire, to let sleeping dogs lie, and to look before I leap. So why do I insist on poking that sleeping dog with a stick and throwing gasoline on the fire? I reckon it's the one wild streak in me that shows it's head every now 'n again. I reckon it ain't so bad. I just have to deal with the consequences of my actions, that's all. As we all do, in anything we do. It's called life. And making choices.
Smooches!
Smooches!
March 7, 2013
At last...
Well we finally pinpointed a date, time and place to have the release party for Maters, Taters & Grits. As I was creating the event page for it on Facebook, I wondered to myself how many people outside of my close friends and family would actually come. How many books should I have on hand? Then I started thinking what if I don't sell ANY books? What if only a handful of people show up? Who am I anyway? It's my first book, I'm just a small town girl, trying to get MY words noticed. That's when it hit me. I'm using the emphasis on the wrong words.
I'm just a small TOWN girl. Who AM I anyway? What if I don't SELL any books? See how that changes things? I am who I am. I am B.S. Johnson, writer, mother, wife, daughter. If I don't sell a lot of books, perhaps giving some away is the better option for me. And if only a handful of people show up, guess what? That handful will talk about it to another handful. My book will get passed around, discussed, laughed about, used as a coffee table conversation piece. Either way, no matter how it goes on March 23rd, I AM who I am. Never apologizing for that, and never regretting that.
Try changing the emphasis around sometimes. It provides a whole new outlook.
Smooches!
I'm just a small TOWN girl. Who AM I anyway? What if I don't SELL any books? See how that changes things? I am who I am. I am B.S. Johnson, writer, mother, wife, daughter. If I don't sell a lot of books, perhaps giving some away is the better option for me. And if only a handful of people show up, guess what? That handful will talk about it to another handful. My book will get passed around, discussed, laughed about, used as a coffee table conversation piece. Either way, no matter how it goes on March 23rd, I AM who I am. Never apologizing for that, and never regretting that.
Try changing the emphasis around sometimes. It provides a whole new outlook.
Smooches!
March 4, 2013
Wishy Washy Weekend
This past weekend was one of decisions. What to do about this or that. Then, let's take this into consideration, or what if...
The world is full of what ifs. We must take life with a grain of salt. At least, that's how I approach mine. One thing I know for sure. Why worry? It's just going to make you sick. There's nothing that is going to miraculously change by worrying about it.
So sit back, take a deep breath, analyze the situation, and come up with a solution. Life is too short to be unhappy. Ever.
Remember- follow your dreams, and don't ever let anyone tell you that you CAN'T do something.
Smooches!
The world is full of what ifs. We must take life with a grain of salt. At least, that's how I approach mine. One thing I know for sure. Why worry? It's just going to make you sick. There's nothing that is going to miraculously change by worrying about it.
So sit back, take a deep breath, analyze the situation, and come up with a solution. Life is too short to be unhappy. Ever.
Remember- follow your dreams, and don't ever let anyone tell you that you CAN'T do something.
Smooches!
February 18, 2013
Here we are...
So it begins....the saga of a new blog being created, hoping to get followers, fans, and likes. It is the mere shadow to my new release, Maters, Taters & Grits. My debut.
I hope to do more than obtain a following, though. I'd like to "connect". Why? Because I can. And so many others don't.
I am as real and down to earth as they come. So here's some tidbits about me:
I'm a bargain shopper. A coupon clipper. I hate cold weather. I love steak. I do not eat liver or beets. I'm a sweet tea and Mossy Oak camo FREAK. My husband accuses me of loving animals more than him. And I love Smarties!
As I continue on with this blog, you'll discover how real I really am. Some may like it, some may not. But I will not apologize for who I am. And you never should either. :)
Smooches!
I hope to do more than obtain a following, though. I'd like to "connect". Why? Because I can. And so many others don't.
I am as real and down to earth as they come. So here's some tidbits about me:
I'm a bargain shopper. A coupon clipper. I hate cold weather. I love steak. I do not eat liver or beets. I'm a sweet tea and Mossy Oak camo FREAK. My husband accuses me of loving animals more than him. And I love Smarties!
As I continue on with this blog, you'll discover how real I really am. Some may like it, some may not. But I will not apologize for who I am. And you never should either. :)
Smooches!
