Go,Monique... it's your birthday!!

That's right everyone,

It is my birthday week. I will be closer to 40 after Sunday than I will be to 30. Am I crying about it... nope. Because I have learned in life that with more years on God's earth comes more experience. More experience to me means more happiness in life. Everywhere I go, I keep seeing those signs that say 'Live, Love, Laugh'...! And I just smile. That what I have learned in 08... To live, love and laugh with the people around me (family, friends and even people who are no so close). Laughing adds health to your body and spirit to your day... better yet 'it good like medicine' so it's good for the soul. Lovin', well, I don't need to go there because I'm a romance writer and all that goes without saying. lol. But, to love others has just deepened the love I have for myself. As in to give love, you have to know how to receive it and believe that you are worthy of it. Not in a puffed up way, be just like appreciating fine china there is beauty to you.
I was talking with a friend the other day... and I told her that I love going to an English style tea house and that I LOVE when they give me a china cup with a chip in it. Why? Because that cup has been in that place for years and heard stories and listened to people life. That's how I feel this year. The more I live, the more of life I get to capture, sing through and dance around.
I guess a sistah is feeling a bit poetic this year. ;)
Well, for those of you who have missed me. I am back. I was away from home for 2 month in North Dakota... but I am glad to be home. I was able to spend time with a good friend. My best friend. We, laughed and listened to some good music and became CNN junkies. I have not seen any shows, not that with all my writing and signings I usually get to see shows, but still... I did nothing, but work, church and CNN.
Well, on the book front I will be spending my birthday at Military Circle Mall having a book signing. Fun!! Fun!! I will post tomorrow what time. If you are in the area stop by. I will be giving out treats for my birthday for ALL.
Also, if you are into e-books because the economy has gotten the best of you... pick up your copy of Vegas Bites: Three of a Kind. I will be out in print soon, but why wait. Save a tree. ;)

I will be having a contest on my website this week, so please stop in and see what's going on...

Romancing You!
~Monique