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Gratitude Tuesday #5

A Reluctant Gratituesday:

I post today on the heels of discouraging news about CLOUD 9.  I received a rejection last night.  The wait, at least, is over, and I can now move on, put this particular dream on the shelf, and work toward a new one.

The good news: Yesterday, of all days, I started back on the low-carb, no sweets thing.  And although tempted, I did not eat any of these:

 

Today I'm in the mood to write something more along the lines of Top Ten Things That Totally Suck Right Now, but I will spare you that and focus instead on the Top Ten Things That Totally Rock.  Here goes:
1. A two-week free trial of Sirius/XM Radio begins tomorrow.  Lithium!
2. I love when Biren Radio on Pandora plays the exactly right songs for my mood.  On the other hand, that's a little creepy.
3. Still spinning from Coldplay live on August 11th. 
4. I'm so grateful for writer-friends who send virtual twitter hugs, chocolate, pumpkin lattes, pints of Half Baked FroYo, and sympathy.
5. Football starts soon. While pre-season football is better than no football at all, I'm looking forward to the real thing.  Bills at Jets Sunday, September 9th.
6. This day is half over.
7. Foo Fighters.
8. String cheese.
9. No matter what, I still love CLOUD 9.
10. Coffee.  Coffee always rocks.


What's on your list this week?  


I am a new day rising
I'm a brand new sky
To hang the stars upon tonight
I am a little divided
Do I stay or run away
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  1. Jaime MorrowAugust 28, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    I'm sending you the biggest virtual hug you've EVER received. I've been in the dumps lately too, so I get where you're coming from. I hope it looks up for you, Sara. I won't regale you with trite attempts at pick-me-ups, but I will tell you that I'm thinking about you and wishing you better days ahead. :)

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    1. Sara BirenAugust 28, 2012 at 1:59 PM

      Thanks, Jaime. That means a lot. And better days to you as well. :)

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  2. UnknownAugust 28, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Just b/c things aren't going to happen for Cloud9 (right now) doesn't mean you don't rock. You get kudos for putting yourself out there! Keep writing!

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    1. Sara BirenAugust 28, 2012 at 1:59 PM

      Thanks, Sarah. I appreciate that - especially the part in parentheses. :)

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  3. VikLitAugust 28, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    I send you a big hug, rejection is never ever easy and hard to move on from. I am glad you still love it, and wish you future luck with it.

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    1. Sara BirenAugust 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM

      Thanks - I'm used to rejection but it still smarts a bit at first. Every no gets me one step closer to yes.

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  4. ElodieAugust 28, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Even if I already twhug you here comes a few more big ones all the way from Germany :-)

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  5. AnonymousAugust 28, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Yes, 7&8 do rock! And boo rejections!

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  6. Kelly HashwayAugust 28, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    I'm sorry about the rejection. I hope you aren't giving up on Cloud 9 though.

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    1. Sara BirenAugust 28, 2012 at 7:26 PM

      Thanks, Kelly. No, I will never give up on C9. It's looking like it won't be my debut, though! :)

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  7. CrystalAugust 28, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    I'm sorry about the rejection! Good luck with your new project and with Cloud 9 when you return to it. :)

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    1. Sara BirenAugust 29, 2012 at 9:06 PM

      Thanks, Crystal. I will return eventually - I'm already thinking of revisions.... again.... :)

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  8. UnknownAugust 28, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Rejection is terrible but it also means that there are still other doors out there. I hope you don't give up on your story. Also football season- yay! Football makes everything better.

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    1. Sara BirenAugust 29, 2012 at 9:07 PM

      Yes, football makes everything better. :) Thanks, Carrie!

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  9. UnknownAugust 28, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Dang -- those cookies look SO GOOD!

    Don't let the rejection get to you. It proves you're a real author because there isn't a successful one without his/her drawer of rejections.

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    1. Sara BirenAugust 29, 2012 at 9:11 PM

      Those cookies ARE good - my friend Shawn made them for a picnic we had on Sunday.

      And thanks for your words of encouragement!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 29, 2012 at 5:58 AM

    I ate the cookies for you. Sorry about the rejection. Remember all you need is one "yes."

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    1. Sara BirenAugust 29, 2012 at 9:12 PM

      Thanks, that was very kind of you! That's right, just one yes. Thank you!

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  11. MeganAugust 29, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I feel your pain. About the rejection and the lack of cookies as solace. Keep on keeping on! Every rejection is a step towards acceptance- right ?!?!?
    ~gregorific

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    1. Sara BirenAugust 29, 2012 at 9:13 PM

      Yes, that's right! Every no, closer to yes. Thanks!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 29, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Amen on that last one! :-)

    Keep trying and don't give up!

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