Mani? Check.
Pedi? Check.
Hair curled? Almost.
Pedi? Check.
Hair curled? Almost.Bag packed? Soon as I get the cat out (is that where that saying comes from?).
Music uploaded to MP3? Check. I highly recommend Simone on Simone!! Wonderful reinterpretations of some of Nina's famous songs (especially "Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair") and an original and very touching song called "Child in Me" that speaks of a daughter's loneliness while her mother is away. Another place for good music is Tayari Jones' "rejection correction playlist."
Left to do? Print out pages to take with (rather than my laptop) to get some edits done while I'm gone.
BEA here I come! I'll post a report and pictures when I return. (Be sure to check out the Author Studio Podcasts at the BEA site!)
19 comments:
Oooh. Love the mani and pedi. And the cat. The curlers? Not so much. But I think you are a brave and dedicated author to go to such lengths.
Have a great time at BEA. Sign lots of books!
Why is it that cats love suitcases so much? To me this is one of life's great mysteries.
Carleen! I didn't know you were going to BEA! Have a wonderful time, sign lots of books, and stop by the Crown table to pick up my galley. Oh, I wish I could be there if only to grab you for a cup of coffee. Have a wonderful time!
Gina, Very brave of me, yes. :)
Annalisa, Any new space is very exciting to Vishnu.
Amy, I got lots of surprises up my sleeve. Mwah ha ha. I will definitely stop by Crown!!
LOVE the pics! Have a great time.
Heh heh, you are looking good, lady! And your bag looks packed to me - what more do you need to take besides that loveable cat? *snickers*
Have fun at BEA! One of these years I will be heading there...
You look mahvalous.....enjoy the trip!
Love the pictures! I envy your pretty mani and pedi (she says, shoving hands in pockets and curling toes inside slippers). Have fun and we'll be looking forward to dispatches from the field.
Wow, This is pretty cool. I feel in love with "Orange" from reading the excerpt in the March issue of Essence. From your website I heard that you will be attending the Leimert Park book festival. I would love the opportunity to meet with you.
Please e-mail me at Agiaflick@Yahoo.com
Looking forward to hearing from you.
So excited, Gia Amado
Have a wonderful time. my Little dog loves suitcases too.
How cool. Have a blast! And, here's one important thing I learned when I went in 2006--you can have all the FREE books you snarf up sent home UPS. And grab all the free canvas bags you can to haul your loot around.
Enjoy!
Hope you have a great signing tonight and fun on Saturday at the show!
Annalisa: Cats love a cozy space - they feel secure in a small space - protected from "attackers" even if there are none.
Carleen, it takes a brave womann to show herself with curlers. Looking forward to your reportage from BEA. Enjoy!
Oh love the mani color! That's beautiful! Have a great time!!!!
You look ravishing as always...have a wonderful time!
Whenever people come to visit us, I warn them to keep their luggage shut or my cat will make a home in it. Hope the conference was great!
Mahvelous, ravishing, the whole nine yards! Sometimes getting ready is half the fun, huh? :)
Carleen,
Love the mani & pedi! I missed you signing at my local (Reader's Cove, FC). Boo-hoo.
Just for fun, check out my Wordplay & Witticism for more info re: letting the cat out of the bag (http://norestforthequerying.blogspot.com/2008/05/flush-that-excuse.html)
Congrats on Orange Mint & Honey!
Tiffany
Hey there!! {waves}
That kitty is tooo cute!
(smiles)
Lisa
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