For the first time in my entire life, I have a room of my own. No, not this room, although a few years ago I did rent a flat for a week that had this exact view. In fact, this picture is taken from a window in my flat! Yes!
But that’s beside the point. I went from my father’s house where I shared a room with my sister to college where I shared rooms with dorm mates to my first husband’s house to my father’s house where I shared a room with my infant son to my second husband’s house which we filled with kids and their friends. Although my husband has an office of sorts, my office had been the kitchen table or the dining room table or the back of the couch or a chair.
After packing up my daughter’s room and injuring my back schlepping boxes and boxes and more boxes, today hubby and I put together my desk and matching desk chair, a totally cool leather armchair with matching ottoman, and a mega-amazing daybed/sofa. OMG! We sat up there, each sipping a Kir Royale - yay Mia - enjoying the fruits of our labors! I have my own room with a glorious view of our backyard and its huge redwood trees and gigantic maple. Sigh! I’m an adult at last! (Not really.)
Now I can slip away to my writer’s retreat and write like a real writer. You think?
This week - still the major re-write. Anny Cook will be guest blogging here and I think I’ve been assigned a blog meme. Gotta check it out!
Oh yeah…email me at Julia@JuliaRachelBarrett.net if you want a signed hard copy of Captured. Just checking to see if you’re paying attention. No really, a signed copy. love, julia
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Congrats on the new writer’s room. I haven’t graduated to adulthood yet. I’m still without my own room
LOL Once oldest moves out I’ll have a nice office with a great view.
Can I help him back and push him out out the door. LOL Sorry, thinking out loud there.
Okay…first of all - feeling total envy on your week with that view. *grin*
Congratulations on your new sanctuary - I recommend putting special signs to let everyone know that as soon as they step foot in your room - they are to only worship you and shower you with compliments and possibly presents to show their appreciation.
As for a signed copy of Captured - Girl, you know that announcement was just beaming off the screen - I WANT!!! mememememememe (I have no shame - my Mum would be shocked *grin*)
*hugs*
Anna