Friday, May 20, 2016

Cozy Moment Friday: The Red Laptop



The day I bought the red Dell laptop, it was a cold, blustery day in November. By that time, I'd been working at the local newspaper as a news assistant for several months, and had finally saved up enough money to buy something that I'd always dreamed about getting - my very own laptop.



I'm not sure why I'd never had a computer of my own before. In college, I'd gotten away with just working on homework at computer labs. The prospect of buying such an expensive item (at least it was to me back then) didn't make sense to me at the time. But after college, when I was bitten by the writing bug, I started dreaming of buying a laptop of my own so that I could start writing seriously. I know it probably sounds silly now in this age of smartphones and cheap, affordable computers that we've suddenly found ourselves in. But back then, a laptop always just seemed slightly out of reach. 

Until that November day, nearly six years ago, when I finally bit the bullet and bought one. A shiny red one that to me, looked kind of Christmasy and festive and fun. 

I didn't know it at the time, but it was the best purchase I've ever made. 

The laptop has seen me through 13 books now, and several unpublished, half-finished drafts. It's been with me through thick and thin. It's seen numerous first chapters, rough drafts, bad writing, and the occasional good sentence :). And like a good friend, it's never judged me for any of it. It's just chugged along, like a trooper. 

Anyway, my cozy moment this week wasn't exactly something typically cozy, like reading a good book with a cup of tea. But it was a meaningful moment to me when, while finishing up the last few edits of Bulldogs & Bullets, I realized just what a journey this laptop has allowed me to take these past six years. And as I'm about to hit the "publish" button for the thirteenth time this upcoming week, I feel so grateful to it for giving me the tools to do what I love doing the most.   

What about you? What was your cozy moment this week? Comment below for a chance to win a digital copy of Bulldogs & Bullets: A Dog Town USA Cozy Mystery (Book 2). The winner will be chosen at random, and will receive the book Tuesday when it hits digital shelves. Good Luck! 



7 comments:

  1. WOW! What kind of computer is that?!?! Great blog Meg! My #cozymoment of the week was receiving an amazing handmade card from one of the soccer players that I coach. He came up to me at the end of the year party so proud and said, "Here, Coach!" It was a pretty epic card and had a Starbucks giftcard attached to it to boot! So sweet and it made me feel so good! Happy weekend Meg!

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    1. What an excellent cozy moment, Lumberjill!!! That is so sweet. You are an awesome coach! ;) Thanks so much for sharing your cozy moment!

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  2. Great way to think of your computer. I guess I just take advantage of my computer. I guess I think it will be there whenever I need it. My cozy moment this week was Monday. It was my daughter, Kasey's birthday. She is 24 now but still wants a big deal made over her day. Well as she was opening her gifts, she handed me a gift and said happy birthday mom. I said what are you talking about? Kasey said, Mommy, I would not be celebrating this day if you hadn't of bought me into this world so I want to thank you and say happy birthday to you too. I got all teary and almost forgot to open the gift until Kasey said, ummm are you ever going to open your gift. It was a heart charm for my bracelet that splits into two for mom and daughter to share. This is my #cozymoment

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    1. What a beautiful cozy moment, Cyndi! Wow -- what a sweet and thoughtful daughter. I loved hearing this story. Thanks so much for sharing this very special moment!

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  3. My cozy moment came through my 2 year old grandson. The extended family was on vacation and went to worship on Sunday. He was sitting in my lap when he looked up and said, "You look pretty, Nana." You have to understand that I am an overweight Nana in her 60s, so that was not something I was used to hearing. Needless to say, my heart just melted. I am so blessed with all 3 of my grandkids!

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    1. Wow - thanks so much for sharing this beautiful cozy moment! That's such a sweet and moving story -- I enjoyed reading it so much! And I am sure that your grandson was every bit right :). Thanks so much again for sharing this moment!

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    2. Hi OK Nana -- thanks so much for participating in #cozymoment friday! I'd love to send you a digital copy of Bulldogs & Bullets. Please post your email address, or send it to me at msmegmuldoon@gmail.com, and I'll get it right over to you. Thanks!

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