Okay, okay, it’s January 4th and I haven’t done a post since welcoming in the New Year. Dragging my feet…wondering if I really have anything worthwhile saying, feeling like Eeyore.
Maybe it’s because someone in California stole my credit card number and charged $250 worth of stuff by the time I discovered it on New Year’s Day. My new card is on the way, but this is the third time I’ve had my card hacked in three years, this time apparently because PayPal got hacked over the holidays. The hackers sure know how to sprinkle Bah Humbug around.
Then a friend notified me that my Facebook page had also been hacked, creating a ‘cloned’ page. Hopefully got that fixed too. More Bah Humbug.
Now for some better news:
I finished three more chapters of the fourth book in the Rhe Brewster mystery series. As usual, not sure where it will go, but I’m a pantser, so no worry.
And some good and some not-so-good:
My son comes home from a three year deployment in Germany on Sunday Can’t wait to see him. He won’t be around long – he has lots of friends to see before he is off again, this time to Afghanistan.
So, January is off to a so-so start. Here’s hoping yours is lookin’ better!
As the song says… when you’re down and out, the only way IS UP! Happier 2017, my friend!
Thanks, Annette!
Not the best start to the year…but let’s hope the worst is done with x
These things always come in 3s, Sue. Waiting for the other other shoe to fall!
Let’s hope it is a small one then.
That is a bit of a rough start! Super exciting for your son! My husband is ex-military so I know how joyous those reunions are!
Thank you! It’s so hard to explain what a military family goes through with these deployments to non-military families!
It is like explaining being a parent to someone without kids- but it is a great honor too.
Give you Bank Number and your pin number and I’ll see if I can trace the hacker!!!
🙂 🙂 🙂
I can never figure out why hackers take our FB profile and make a copy. What do they gain from THAT? Whatever, you had a tough start, but happiness to come with your son home for a short time. That will feel so good to give him a hug and to surround him with your light, and your blessing to come back home safely after this next assignment in Afghanistan. I send out my thanks and respect for his service.
Thank you, dear. I will need prayers and moral support to get through the nine months he’s in Afghanistan. But it will be nice to have him home and under our roof even for a short time.
Prayers and thoughts of safety coming from here, for sure.
Lets hope that after the third thing (small as it is) your year just takes off for you. Have a wonderful time with your son.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
Thanks, Sir David! Third shoe hasn’t dropped yet. Maybe the snow we are promised just as Patrick gets home? Happy New Year and hugs!
Let’s hope the days, weeks, and months ahead will improve, Noelle. Here’s to a wonderful, healthy and happy 2017!
Thank, Sylvia! Back atcha!
Someone used my card in Florida a couple weeks ago. Second time in as many years.
You’d kinda like to wring the hackers necks! Or at least face them and ask them why they are doing that to you!
Ahh man, what a bummer way to start the year! I hope all that business is over with and you start feeling the cheer Noelle!
I’m still optimistic it will be a good year!
Bah humbug, Noelle. I hope 2017 only brings good news – creativity, peace, prosperity, good health, and no more hacking.
Thanks, Diana. Today we have one of those rare snowfalls that paralyzes North Carolina. I LOVE it.
We’re getting snow and ice today. We saw NC gearing up on the news. Stay safe and cozy <3
Bah. Humbug. Here’s to the year getting better from here. 🙂
Thanks, Sarah. My son is home so it already is,
Wow, your plate is full and it’s only the 1st week of January. Damn technology and evil hackers! I hope you didn’t have to pay for those charges! Enjoy your time with your son and wishing you better things from now forward. 🙂
Thank you for the good wishes! My son is home and occupying the family room couch…we left the Christmas tree up as per his wishes. Now we need to take it down and outside but are surrounded by ice and snow! Typical January. Hope yours is better!
Glad your son is home Noelle, taking in a bit of Christmas. But sadly, I have to report it’s damned cold here and blizzarding again today. 🙂
We’re digging out, Debbie. Lots of ice and temps are staying around freezing during the day. Stay warm and safe, Spring is only 3 months away – maybe less!
Love your optimism. Thankfully I don’t have to wait out spring. Heading to Florida in a few weeks then off to Arizona! 🙂 Counting the days.
Okay, count me officially green with envy. Although with the winter poundage, I might not want to be seen in shorts!
I hear you on that front. I’m frantically back at the gym to help with that dilemma, lol. 🙂
As you may have noticed, my Monday post was a lament of “I’m so tired”. It seems very common – and partly the downer after all the holiday season kerfuffle.
I hope you’re feeling better now – especially with son cluttering up you home again 🙂
Does he bring his washing home or does he have to leave it at work? 😀
Hi Jemima! He’s off for a month, has taken over a downstairs room which looks now like a hurricane hit it. He refused to use our guest room, which used to be his, and sleeps on the couch! So far he has resisted my washing anything and there’s no smell, so maybe later?
😳 do the bank give you your money back?
Have a super time with your son x
Yes, all but one of the charges was negated, thank heavens. And I have a new card. How is your new year going? Loved the piece on your mother!
Thanks Noelle, I’m busy preparing for two opera scenes and an off stage song as a fairy in Midsummernights dream, I’m also auditioning for summer programs but I’m not having much luck, too young mainly, But I have a few more coming up and the audition practice is never wasted. I’ve just finished writing my blog post about nearly missing an audition on Monday due to a tube strike 🤦🏼♀️🌈. I got excited today when my Mum sent me a delivery she’d ordered me a Ewbank in the sales! That’ll teach me for moaning that the hoover is never available in student halls.
I heard about the tube strike. It really wreaked havoc on a lot of schedules. I take it a Ewbank is a vacuum cleaner? I remember the days when I didn’t have one and did a lot of sweeping with little effect. I have great faith that you will find a summer program – your voice is spectacular. I would love to here you sing for Midsummernight’s Dream!
Oh dear:( I’m sure your year will get better. Sentina lots of love and positivo vibraciones your way💟💞💝😍
Thank you, dear Lucy!
Noelle, I just realised my Spanish word corrector changed some of my words! Sending positive vibrations in English this time😂💟💞
Not a problem. I can read Spanish!
Hi Noelle. This is an adorable post. I hope the new book is going well. It’s a great series. And you choose terrific covers.
Since this weekend is “lunar” new year, I’m hoping for a “do over” of New Years — because mine has been a lemon and I want my money back! 😀 Mega hugs.
So sorry it’s been a lemon – may the rest of the year be lemonade!
PS My hubs does the photos for the covers. This last one I had an artist work on – will have to do the same for book 4.