Pia

Happy New Year everyone!  Was out of town yesterday, so wasn't to post anything for WiFi wasn't available. Anyway, for those living in New Orleans, Louisiana who had been part of the New Year's massacre and in Las Vegas where  a cybertruck exploded ... I pray for all of you. It shouldn't be this way. As I say this every January ... this month hasn't always been the best for me  as Jan. 8 and the 29th are the anniveraries of my operation back in 1987  and 1988, People like my relatives always say its all in my head ... PSH! I say you be the one with pains in the head (specifically where the doctors left a scar  on it) for no reason at all. 
          But as every Jan. I'll try to keep on going everyday! 
          
          As I'm no longer joining any book clubs for now, I will  be finishing up reading the ARC's that I planned finishing last year, but distractions happen. Writing wise I'll still be on hold as I have too much to think about this month. So still on reader mode! *smiles*
          Plus my brother's clients gave him to much Chocolate and other snacks for the holidays that I eat what I can (every now and again due to my diabetes). Anyway, that's what's going on with me. I'll be on social media seldomly this month too.

Happy New Year's Eve everyone! And I know in some countries like Australia, New Years has already come as I saw the celebration on TV. Wish you all the best.
          
          My brother had car trouble after Christmas. Then it stalled. Had to get a rental car for a few days, but now his car is fixed . Hopefully, the car won't falter anymore. (That is a reason I haven't been on Wattpad lately). Anyway, wish you al the best! Have a spectacular New Year!
          Cheers!

Maligayang Pasko! (to my Filipino friends, Feliz Navidad! (to my friends who speak Spanish), Joyeux Noël(to my friends who speak French) and likewise the holiday greeting means Merry Christmas! And Happy Hannakuh to my Jewish friends as well!
          
          And if you don't celebrate either of those days, happy Wednesday!  Cleaning up my workspace before and during the New Year. Will start giving away my former text books I kept all these years. Hopefully the public library or I know of book stores that give used books to those in places like Africa and the less unfortunate ... wonder if they still do that. My goal is once I tidy up my book cases and donate the old books I do not need anymore ... I'll have room for new ones. Right now it's a clutter! 
          Anyway, I'm gearing up for the New Year and starting January right. I hate the fact that there were articles on the web about how these psychics believe all this hocus pocus will happen in 2025 ... I'll see it when I believe it. As I sing with the band REM -> "It's the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine!) LOL!
          
          Anyway, I wish everyone the best these final days of 2024! Cheers!

Hello Everyone!
          I read this funny yet strange article on Reader's Digest last night that I would like to  share. And the headlines read, "WTF Is Going on in January 2025—Literally?" -> Nope WTF does not mean the expletive remark - it stands for the first 3 days when Jan. starts. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. And the last time we had that was in 2020 (yup the stupid Pandemic Year ... thanks COVID <- notice my sarcasm. *facepalms*) 
          Here's the article: 
          
          https://www.rd.com/article/wtf-january-2025/
          
          And I was laughing at the note that the author joked that WTF stands for "Wheel The Fortune" ... ah ... maybe I'll start following the Lunar New Year Sign again for $. LOL!
          
          (Hint; I do read nonfiction - when I was in high school - my dad trying to get me to transfer to another private school - a nun interviewed me and I failed one of her questions (deliberately? perhaps ... because I don't like nuns as teachers) Anyway, she asked me where the National Headlines would be seen in a Newspaper. Forgot my answer, but snooty nun didn't accept me. That's OK. I got accepted in another school where a celeb's daughter became my classmate. So, if I saw that Nun again ... I'd ask who has the last laugh?

Seasons Greetings everyone!
          Recieved my HP desktop computer last night, not setting it up yet cause I need to fix my computer table. But I am thrilled! No more slowness on waiting for laptop startup! And what's better is my brother can't use it! He can have my old laptop, he takes the adapter without permission. Sigh! He takes my devices when his go down. He's been doing that since we were young.
          
          Anyway, finishing up my last two reads for Pretty in Punk bookclub for the year. You must remember this by @MermaidAriel13 (for those who are Avengers fans, you'll love this story! I'm going to finish it) and  A first love to die for by @jacquelinestorm. Haven't finished the story either, but this is another one I promote since I love mystery novels.
          
          Usually don't do this, but since she asked kindly, please follow @Aang151Rron as she needs a shout out. And thanks Aang for the kind words!
          
          And offline I'll be trying to finish my ARC reads! Getting ready now for next year as it will be a "wild ride  with the trumpet in the white house if anyone gets my gist".
          
          Talk to you all later! Ciao!

Happy Monday folks!
          Had a long weekend ... and when I mean "long" - tiresome!. Since most authors like myself are people observers, you can get hints on 'reading ' a person's body language. My brother is so gullibe that he couldn't read the signs. And that's where I come in to save the day. As they say, "All heroes don't always wear a cape" LOL!
          But yes I learned to read a person's fascial movements, by watching criminal shows, I also took a business class that taught students that and since my dad taught me som military skills when I was young ... you can't fool me! LOL. And of course those fraudulant scammers ... I can report them!
          
          Anyway, bought myself a computer tower last Friday. HP and it was on holiday sale in computer store! Gonna get it tommorow in store cause I don't like deliveries during the holidays. Goes to wrong hous (last week, neighbor's package was mistakenly delivered to us ... being introvered, I don't like going out and seeking neighbor. LOL (my dad gave it eventually and this weekend his shoes he ordered at Amazon was placed on the wrong door step.) Tsk Tsk Fed Ex.
          
          Anyway, followed the suggestions of many, I saved my work  and before I move every item I have on my new computer , going to make sure I have McAfee or Norton installed.
          
          Also going to organize my computer desk. It's my Christmas gift to myself!

It's Raining, It's Pouring!
          The old man is snoring. 
          
          LOL! Used to say that chant all the time as a kid when it rains. And my fav. cartoon character for rainy days - Eeyore the donkey - from the Winnie the Pooh series. He's someone I can relate too, when I'm feeling blue.
          
          Anyway, I'm going out today to see if I can purchase a computer tower today to complete the monitor, keyboard and mouse I have. I even got a leather mousepad last year from Etsy that I can use. I like sophisticated stuff now that show my age. Nice to be thought to be 10 years younger by some folks *bluahes* but nah, my inner child was so long ago. LOL
          My brother has this mind set that he wants to rent a room ( my mom lets him look to appease him since we had a lot of arguments. So going to see 4 places with him ... even though he still lives with the family) It's his peers ar work he's jealous  of. I'm afraid of that cause it happened to me when I was in the workfield. 
          
          Talk to you all later!

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          Much appreciated 
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Good Day everyone!
          Been on the phone for hours just to get some med help. Don't listen to those who got mad at United Heathcare. Used to have be insured under my father's military Insurance. But I got my own now and it's a lot of work. Again, those countries who have free Healtcare, well, kudos (meaning good luck) to you! But I don't want to be put on a waiting list. I'd rather wait to speak to have an appt. on the dot.
          About yesterday, I forgot to mention why I wrote that I only read English stories. For some reason or other, I got Spanish Stories on my wall. Thanks but I won't be able to understand it, even though some spanish words are used in Tagalog so I recognize them. And I recall my relatives believed me taking Linguistics in college was a waste. Tsk. Tsk.
          Reading wise, I'm almost finished with this story and it is one of the best fan fics I read so far ....so those of you who are "The Lord of the Rings" fans, this one is for you!
          
          Daughter of Arnor by @vykiknighthadley
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/246586629-daughter-of-arnor-servant-of-fate
          
          May you all enjoy!

Hello everyone!
          
          My dad suprised everyone by buying us new matresses! It's been long over due! Our mattresses are old and I sleep  like "Princess and the Pea" where I sleep under so many blankets and pillows to feel comfortable. LOL!
          
          Anyway, Happy Birthday Wattpad! I came to this site on Oct. of 2014 ( I know some who came before me, but I'm one who stuck around all these years l(ike my Grandama's fav, Western show, "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" LOL) Need I say more.
          
          I've edited my profile again, which is long over due. And likewise please read -> I only read English stories. I used to read Taglish (English and Tagalog mixed together, but I got tired looking up the translation) LOL! I don't consider myself bilingual cause I cannot speak Tagalog or Spanish fluently. I understand. But likewise - no it has nothing to do with me being raised in the US. It's how my brain was affected early on ... I actually had to relearn how to speak and a lady I once blocked laughed at me for that. No, it's actually true ... just like a patient who came out of a coma ... I had speech theraphists, OT, PT and other aides along the way. My parents helped me learn Tagalog, but as I joke (I have a dilipidated tongue as I have a difficult time pronouncing some syllables and some Filipinos have teased me about it. That's why I speak plain English! It's actually my native tongue since I relearned to speak when I was 7.
          
          Anyway, still just on reading status. Unfortunately my bookclub = Pretty in Punk is closing down this year as this month is it's final round. I've actually finished around 5 books in the club, which I'm proud to help a fellow Wattpad friend! <bows> Those who have had me as your critique partner, I hope you have been happy with my work. After Pretty in Punk, I think I'm gonna take a break and do my own work as I intended to do. My goal was to publish a book and I still intend to do that.