Used to Be – Deep Thoughts and a Giveaway
How is your summer reading coming along? Need another book to add to your stack? Of course you do. What luck! I just happen to have a book coming out this week. Not just any book- I have two books for the price of one.
USED TO BE is a bind up- it includes two of my previous books: Getting Revenge on Lauren Wood and The Education of Hailey Kendrick for one low price of $9.99. Plus it has a great cover. The picture show it hanging out in one of my flower boxes.
To celebrate the book’s release I’m going to give away a shiny signed copy. All you need to do is leave a comment here on the blog saying one thing that you- used to be. I’ll announce the winner on Friday.
For example: I used to be- a worrier. I worried about everything. I worried about worrying too much. It’s safe to say with my levels of anxiety it was clear I was never going into a profession such as bomb disposal expert. I can’t say I’m worry free, but I am WAAAAAAAY more Zen now.
How about you? What did you USED TO BE?
July 23rd, 2012 at 4:45 am
I USED to be the father of a conservative. Then she started to worry about everything.
July 23rd, 2012 at 6:07 am
I used to be….afraid to fail. Then I realized that if I never tried because I was afraid to fail, I could never succeed.
July 23rd, 2012 at 7:26 am
I used to be afraid of public speaking…but now I realize that there may be a few things I just want to share.
July 23rd, 2012 at 7:33 am
I used to be afraid to lose friends. Now I realize, it’s just going to happen. Nothing you can do about it.
Vivien
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
July 23rd, 2012 at 8:28 am
I used to be too shy to talk to new people and make new friends. Now I’m a little bit more comfortable in my skin and don’t mind making a fool out of myself. Well ok, sometimes lol.
July 23rd, 2012 at 8:40 am
I used to be worried that not everybody liked me; now I know they don’t and I don’t like everybody either. Now I just focus on those that do and those I do!
July 23rd, 2012 at 9:28 am
Congrats on the book coming out! Being a social creature by nature, I used to be unable to spend time alone. Since I discovered writing and reading, I can’t seem to find enough time by myself! LOL
Cyndi
July 23rd, 2012 at 9:36 am
I used to be younger.
July 23rd, 2012 at 9:41 am
I used to worry about what other people thought of me. I also used to be shy.
July 23rd, 2012 at 5:05 pm
I used to be a smartass, but…oh, wait.
Well, anyway, congratulations!
July 23rd, 2012 at 5:16 pm
I used to be…afraid to fall in love for fear of heartbreak. Now I am happily married of 2 years.
July 23rd, 2012 at 6:40 pm
I used to be 36. But then a year passed. And I was 37. *sigh* I really shouldn’t be surprised that this happened, but still.
July 23rd, 2012 at 6:52 pm
I used to be a writer, but when my sadness went away so did my writing.
July 24th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
I used to be cripplingly shy, I couldn’t talk to ANYONE I didn’t already know really well… Now I’m way more confident in myself.
July 25th, 2012 at 1:43 am
I used to be a shy girl, never speaking up. Now I just don’t shut up
July 25th, 2012 at 4:44 am
I used to be ridiculously insecure. Now I’m just a little bit insecure : )
July 25th, 2012 at 6:37 am
I used to be a super overprotective mom. Now I’ve finally learned to relax a bit. Congratulations on this new release!
July 25th, 2012 at 10:29 am
I used to be one that did not travel. Now i will drive 1600 miles to go home..
July 26th, 2012 at 7:43 am
I used to be very, very shy and would not speak until spoken to. Now I talk most everyone’s ears off. haha
July 26th, 2012 at 11:11 am
I used to be a perfectionist. Then I had four kids and I was cured.
July 26th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
I use to be scared of driving. Now I have my license.
July 26th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
I used to be EXTREMELY shy. I didn’t want to talk to new people at all and would rather just close up in my own little box. It honestly gave me anxiety. Now I am still pretty shy and don’t really like to talk to people, but if I need to or half to I can with confidence. So much easier in life when you aren’t worrying 100% of the time of what people think about you.
Thanks for the giveaway!
July 27th, 2012 at 1:34 am
I tried to post this earlier but for some reason the website said it was spam but it’s not!! I hope this comment goes through:)
I used to be a perfectionist, or as I call it an “everyone-else-pleaser” – I always picked the “right” courses to get into college, did the “right” after school activities for my college application even if I hated them, hung out with the “right” people, wore the “right” clothes even though I hated all the fashion stuff. Then my grandma died and for some reason that unlocked the real me and gave me strength to do what I want, what I love, no matter what other people thought. So I dressed like I wanted regardless of what other students thought was cool, I began art club and drawing, I hung out with my neighbor who was also considered uncool, dumped my boyfriend who always pointed out everything that was wrong with me. I found what happiness was – and it’s not in what other people think of you:) I also learned to value the opinions of people who are worth listening to, whom I respect. That was a huge change for me, because who I respected and valued didn’t necessarily match the people my parents or old friends valued or respected.
I LOVED Unraveling Isobel and I can’t wait to read your other books:)
Thanks so much:)
ccfioriole at gmail dot com
July 27th, 2012 at 3:36 pm
I used to be a crier (like, whenever there’s a problem, I just cry). I’ve always been the sensitive one, so I suppose it makes sense. I’ve learned to be more confident, however, so I’m not as insecure. Don’t get me wrong – I’m not perfect, but I’m definitely better(:
July 27th, 2012 at 5:56 pm
I used to be rigid in my opinions – I now can step out of myself to see others’ points to re-evaluate my positions (if needed of course)
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Thanks,
Leanne
July 28th, 2012 at 8:52 am
I used to always think things would be better and easier when I grew up. Now I know things were way better, and so much easier, when I was a little kid : )