1-1-11
I spent yesterday going to see my Dad in San Diego. He was anxious about me, has been since the surgery so seeing him, letting him see that I am doing well, was the most important thing I could have done yesterday.

Hubby did some fixes on his computer, and put in a heater vent that had gone missing. We went to lunch and in general had a great time.

Dad had printed out my cover, and it looked really good! He was so proud...I'm so glad I was able to sell while he's still around. Missed that with my mother. Actually, losing her was the last kick in the ass I needed to get serious.

On the way home, we went to Ocean Beach - a hangout, sorta, when I was 17-18. We went to The Black to buy stickers and incense. We have a tradition of putting an OB sticker on all our new cars; this stems from 1977. We've had the Honda Fit for over a year, and finally bought the sticker for it. It is SO relieved, lol! It is now a true part of the family.

The beach was cold, but the restaurants that were staying open were hopping. We finally got back in the car to head for home about 4:30p.

Found out that my book won't be out until May of 2011, a bit of a disappointment but then again it gives me time to really get the ball rolling. I'll start sending out ARCs in late March early April for reviews. Gosh, it's getting scary-close! Glad, suddenly, for the extra two months.

Once home, I waded through 142 emails, had a small glass of champagne and was devastated that it tasted terrible - have I mentioned my whacked-out taste buds? - and hit the sack about 10:30p. Didn't see any real reason to wait up for midnight, when I had hubby cuddled next to me. Contentment filled me and sleep beckoned - what could possibly have been a better ending to the year?