So, check out what came in the mail the other day:
It's my story! In an actual, real life, published book! A book that somebody in the world might have decided was worth the exchange of their very own hard earned money! And for reasons that I cannot determine, but am no longer questioning, they placed my story in prime position at the very beginning of the book. I've got to tell you, this is one of the most thrilling things that has ever happened to me. I know it's a small journal, but even so, I took a risk that I was very uncomfortable with, allowing strangers to judge my work, and it truly paid off in the end. So go, follow your dreams, you can do anything you want to do, the world is your oyster, blah blah blah...
Also, Colby is coming home today and I cannot wait to get home so that we can curl up on the couch together to watch our Lost marathon. Tomorrow we need to go get photos taken and then get our paperwork in the mail for our new passports--my name has changed and Colby's was stolen a little while ago. Of course, since we need them in just over 2 months, we're having to pay the inflated expedite charge, but it's worth it. I'm sure that there's a possibility that our passports would actually be back within the 6 week time frame if we didn't expedite, but I'm just not willing to take that chance.
I'm going to be in Italy in 2 months! Oh my gosh, my head just exploded from the excitement of it all. I'm off to clean up the mess that a head explosion causes, but I hope you all have the happiest of happy weekends!
That is soooo exciting!!!! Congratulations :)
And omg italy? Sooo jealous!! where in italy are you going? I went last year and loooooooooved it. Can you smuggle me in your suitcase? :)
Have a fabulous weekend!
Posted by: Ashley | February 01, 2008 at 06:40 PM
Woo hoo! It must be so great to see YOUR writing published!
We renewed our passports earlier this month and including shipping it only took 2 weeks. I was flabbergasted. I understand it is better to be safe than sorry though, especially if Colby doesn't phsyically have his anymore.
Enjoy your weekend with Colby!
Posted by: Sassafras | February 01, 2008 at 06:51 PM
OK I just spent like an hour drooling over your wedding photos. My sister and I were walking around the French Quarter last week dreaming of getting married again but this time in Louisiana! You are gorgeous!! What a dreamy wedding!
Also, congrats on getting published! That's so amazing!!
Posted by: Kateastrophe | February 01, 2008 at 07:26 PM
Congratulations on getting published!!
How awesome that must be. :-)
On the passport note, I think you are doing the right thing even though I have heard from many people that they get it quickly regular way but since you said Colby's was stolen, they might need more time.
Ahhhh Italy!
Posted by: Jass | February 01, 2008 at 07:44 PM
Go you! That's amazing :)
Posted by: Miriam | February 01, 2008 at 08:11 PM
YES!!!!! lost marathon and ITALY!! I am praying that everything goes through and that's where we'll be headed for our honeymoon! Make sure to take lots of pictures and report back!
Posted by: dreamgrrl | February 01, 2008 at 08:44 PM
I'm so proud I birthed you:) This is one of those many moments that has made the 28 hours of labor worth it!!!! But wait, I forgot that didn't I?
Posted by: Incubator | February 01, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Terrific - I still think "The Fall King" should be next. The Incubator suddenly came up with the perfect thing to get from Amazon with the gift card you sent me for Christmas. Can't think of anything I would rather have.
Posted by: Old Warrior | February 01, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Congrats on being published and the first story of the book to boot! Too cool, you never know who's attention little things like that might grab :)
Posted by: Caro | February 01, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Congrats! That's so exciting!
Posted by: katelin | February 01, 2008 at 11:48 PM
That is just so f%^&&ing awesome about your story getting published, I can't even tell you how happy I am for you. I'd say that 90% of the people out here do not have the guts to do what you did (send in your story) and that alone is deserving of applause!! You rock!
I'm thrilled for you heading to Italy, that's going to be a great trip! I hope you and Colby have a nice weekend snuggling up together and watching the tube.
Hugs,
anne
Posted by: Anne | February 02, 2008 at 12:56 AM
That is SO exciting to be published! Congrats!
Posted by: Lisa | February 02, 2008 at 03:23 AM
What an awesome post for your life!! Italy and YOUR FIRST BOOK!!! Ahhhh!!
Too much excitement!
Posted by: Brittany | February 02, 2008 at 05:13 AM
So much excitement!
Posted by: Jamie | February 02, 2008 at 05:37 AM
This is FANTASTIC!!!!
I is soooo proud of you, Angela! :)
Posted by: Anonymous G | February 02, 2008 at 07:06 AM
That is so exciting to see your name in print! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: sophie | February 02, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Awesome! Congratulations!!! :)
Posted by: M | February 04, 2008 at 05:13 PM
woohoo!! that is so exciting!
Posted by: Michelle & the City | February 04, 2008 at 07:27 PM
congratulations! That is so, so awesome.
Posted by: Operation Pink Herring | February 04, 2008 at 09:26 PM
That's FABULOUS news! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Deutlich | February 05, 2008 at 12:28 AM
Oh ANGELA! I'm so proud of you!!!!! As I wrote earlier, you truly do have a gift and I'm proud of you that you are daring to dream.
You have so many wonderful things ahead of you, and it's such a blessing for me to watch you blossom and grow.
I couldn't be more proud of you if you were one of my own kids.
xoxo
Posted by: RisibleGirl | February 08, 2008 at 06:48 PM