What's Up Wednesday is a little weekly post that I'm hosting. Just something short and sweet about what's new with me, the romance realm and what ever else strikes my fancy.
Well, Southern California, Tijuana, Mexico, and western Arizona received a little taste of Armageddon last Thursday after 1.4 million San Diego Gas & Electric customers lost power for 12 to 15 hours. When I say 1.4 million customers, that's just the individual houses and businesses but in truth, nearly 5 million people were affected. 5 MILLION PEOPLE!
I was at work when at 3:40 p.m. the building suddenly went dark. In general, a power outage isn't too cumbersome. Typically occurring in the middle of the night, one doesn't necessarily even realize the temporary set back to the stone age until the sun pops up and you're now running way late because your alarm didn't go off. Nothing too scary. But when the power goes out, doesn't come back on, and your car radio is saying that all of San Diego county is dark, now that's a legitimate excuse to panic.
No sooner had power gone out when the cell phone grid crashed due to 5 million people attempting to contact loved ones, emergency assistance, and of course, San Diego Gas & Electric. People's first thought was terrorist attack. The timing couldn't be more perfect or more worse given the fact that the ten year anniversary of 9/11 was in just two days time. Adding fuel to the fire, it was absolutely impossible to get answers. It took two hours for the SDG&E President to finally come on air and say that this event was not the result of a terrorist attack. Well, if not that than what happened?!
One man.
One man managed to press the big red button saying "Power for Southern California On/Off Switch". Seriously!
And while some women I know found the whole lights out epidemic to be the perfect opportunity for a romantic interlude with their hubby's, mine was on complete red alert. Everywhere we went, he carried his prized home defense shot gun and sling of buck shot. Yes, while some men where giving their women some sexy alone time, mine was running around playing Rambo. And while Mr. VFG was have a grand time of it, the shot gun and intense atmosphere was twisting my gut a bit. And well, to be perfectly honest, I'm terrified of the dark. No joke, when I had to go upstairs to wash my face and get my pj's, I had to ask my husband to come with me.
But you know what was amazing, when all was said and done, there was no violence. Instead, you heard reports of neighborhood block parties happening all over the county. Adults were getting together to BBQ, to drink and to let their children run around playing light sabers with flashlights. Are we not the coolest bunch of humanity? You gotta love San Diego for that.
Weekend Movie Review!
"The Change-Up" featuring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman. A classic switch-a-roo of souls, best friends Mitch Planko (Reynolds) and Dave Lockwood (Bateman) have gone down different paths over the course of their lives. Successful lawyer and married with three children, Dave's burnt out and wishing for Mitch's life which is filled with oodles of sexual escapades and endless hours of play time. Both wanting what the other has, Dave and Mitch find each other suddenly living the other's life after peeing into a fountain together. Having not gone into the movie expecting much, I found it to be extremely enjoyable. Well written and laugh out loud funny, there's some real depth to "The Change-Up". Rating: 4 Stars
What's new in romance?
Here's some fun cover candy for you:
Avenger's Angel by Heather Killough-WaldenPublisher: Signet
Release Date: November 1, 2011
Series: Lost Angels Book 1
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Four thousand years ago, four archangels were cast down to Earth in human form. God's favourites, they came to find their mates, the other half of their souls made only for them, without whom they will ever be complete.More angels! YAY! While the cover isn't necessarily a winner, I can't wait to see what new twists this author will bring to the genre.
Uriel, Gabriel, Azrael and Michael, however, were not alone. They were followed by another, determined to find the archesses for himself, and whose power cannot be underestimated. But after centuries of fruitless searching, the archangels - and their enemy - have all but given up hope.
Until one day beautiful and gifted Eleanore Granger crosses paths with Uriel, the Angel of Vengeance. And as a storm rages, outside forces conspire together, initiating an age old battle of good versus evil to win the first archess.
Publisher: Berkley Heat
Release Date: April 3, 2012
Series: Blood Moon Trilogy Book 2
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance
Their shared blood will destroy them in hatred–or unite them in passion…BLOOD LAW ended with one hell of a cliff hanger that left me in dire need for more. I'm also dying to see how Karin redeems Lucien.
After years of waiting, Lycan Alpha Lucien Mondragon is poised to take revenge on his brother, Rafael, by killing Rafael’s life mate, the Lycan/Slayer half-breed Falon—but he cannot complete the kill. Instead of ending her life, Lucien defiantly marks Falon as his own.
Though terrified by the savage Lucien, Falon finds herself drawn to him. Torn between the love she has for Rafael and the hunger she holds for Lucien, the will of Falon’s heart will lead her to her destined life mate–but it may also doom the brothers and the
Lycan race to extinction…
So, what are you guys up to?
2 comments:
I most have missed change-up, most have a look at it :)
And lol, how did he manage that mess
"The Change-Up" is still in theaters. Thay may be why.
And I know right? The guy better pray that his name never gets released or he's going to receive a lot of nasty hate mail. ;)
Hugs, VFG
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