Sunday, March 13, 2016

Weekend Writing Warriors #157!

Hello, my dear friends. Sorry I've been AWOL as of late. I'm in the process of revamping myself as an author, which I'd planned to do even before life threw a major curve ball at me (more on that shortly), so this will be one of my last posts as Evelyn Jules. I'll let you know when the switcheroo happens and I start posting under my new name (my actual name), Julie Evelyn Joyce. I'll have a new blog to show off soon, too. :) 

For now, enjoy another excerpt from Adventures in Online Dating, continuing from where we left off: 

Points for the guy in the apron. “That is me…I mean, yeah. Yes...you’re right.
            The smile never left his face, making the man even more irresistible in an infuriating sort of way, because she wasn’t technically here to see him and he was making himself awfully appealing. “Got another hot date lined up?” he asked, as though he had every damn right in the world.
            Trouble was, she did have a date lined up, otherwise she’d happily camp out at the counter and stare at the pretty barista all day. As if somehow sensing her urge to ogle another man, her phone vibrated with a text from Collin, her date du jour, telling her he’d snagged a parking spot and was on his way in. “Bring on bachelor number three,” she mumbled. 

Thanks, as always, for stopping by, and be sure to visit the other Weekend Writing Warriors!

So...yeah. About that curve ball. I unexpectedly lost my mom a little over a month ago. As many of you know, particularly those of you who read my posts regularly, my family means the world to me. And my mom was my dearest friend in the world. It's been extremely hard adjusting to this new 'normal'. I just try to take it one day at a time. I'm turning more than ever to friends and family, seeking comfort in their support and their cherished memories of my mother. Life will go on, as it does, and amazing things will happen. I'm sure I'll get married, have kids of my own, and accomplish things I never even dreamed were possible, but deep in my heart I'll know it's because Mom is here with me, loving me, guiding me, and giving me the strength to face every challenge that stands in my way. Thanks to all of you for the support, and for being such wonderful friends. Give your loved ones a hug today. xoxo





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10 comments:

  1. Ah, I am so very sorry! Sending you much love.
    Stick with it, we will be here to help you celebrate your new persona!

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  2. Ah, I am so very sorry! Sending you much love.
    Stick with it, we will be here to help you celebrate your new persona!

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  3. Dear friend, tears fall here in NY for your loss and mine because my precious mom passed suddenly when she was but 50 and here I am at 85 forever thinking of her on a daily basis. My loving thoughts to you and your family.

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  4. So happy to see you back! I've been checking faithfully every Sunday. For sure you'll do amazing things and never forget the love that surrounded you as you grew into the talented person you are today. I look forward to your new blog and new stories. And since you're one of my loved ones, I'm sending a squeeze back to you!

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  5. Nice to see you're back, but sorry about your news. You have the right attitude, I think. Loved ones we lose are never really gone and continue to comfort and inspire us. *hugs*

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  6. I am so sorry, Evelyn. I finished reading your post through tears. Of all the people I've lost, my mom was the hardest. Moms are our first loves, and our first best friends... My heart breaks for you.

    Don't ever hold back posting when you're sad and need to share it. I've been there and I won't run away when I see it.

    A big hug to you. Your mom is right there with you. <3

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  7. I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news. Sending good thoughts and a hug and wishing you many happy memories of time spent with your Mom. Be kind to yourself too, take care of *you* during this hard time. HUGS.

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  8. I don't know, the barista might be a better date! Still, she may as well give Collin a try...

    So sorry to hear about your loss. Take care!

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  9. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I have no doubt she was very proud of you. The snippet above is an example of your great writing abilities. You always paint such a vivid relationship picture. And a new blog and a new you. What an exciting change!

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  10. So sorry for you loss. Sending hugs and good thoughts your way, that you'll make it through this tough time.
    This excerpt reminds me of my experiences with online dating. I might have canceled on Collin for a chance with the barista :-)

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