Hey guys!
How’s your day goin? I’m having a really good day today, mainly because (drum roll please…….) I SIGNED MY BOOK CONTRACT TODAY! Yep, that’s right. As of now, I’m officially an “author” and my manuscript is due on April 1, 2010.
(pause)
Okay, I’m scared out of my mind. I’m going to have to be pretty (okay REALLY) dedicated from now on and set apart a certain number of hours daily just for writing. I write every day as is but….it’s gotta be more. Way more. And I need a new laptop because mine is about to croak.
But I’m still so excited!!!!!!!!!!
Other positive things today included a two hour tea gab-fest with Tracy—
And hanging from trees while picking oranges and lemons in Hardy’s yard. Thanks Diiiirty! 
I don’t pass up opportunities to be in trees. Clearly.
Lunch was a big salad with a Trader Joe’s chicken burger, hummus and hot sauce, and a pear and Dr. Kracker flatbread.
I also went to the gym for some cardio and core action….30 minutes on the arc-trainer + 60 sit-ups on the bosu ball. I’m on a roll!
Bout to hop in the shower, write my Health.com article and make a snack. Be back in a bit!
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hmmm why don’t you rub it in that you gain ten lbs and still have a stomach that looks that good
Congrats on the book deal of course
Congrats Jenna!! Sounds like an incredible day!
Very cool!! congrats on that book contract!!!
Congratulations girl!!!
Wow – amazing! Did you have to have a certain amount of the Manuscript already written prior to even inking the deal?! I assume it’s a mixture of writing and recipes?? …I’m sure there will be sequels to come as your life and journey continues to evolve
…and way to keep going to the gym girl during this time away from running – I BOW down to you 
GOOD LUCK WITH THE WRITING!! And get a Macbook Pro for your new computer – you’ll love it
I am super excited to read your book!!! I also don’t pass up many opportunities to be in trees : ) They rock!
Hooray!!! Go Jenna!!
Also, you’re lunch looks amazing . . . .
Congrats on signing the book contract!
Congrats Jenna!! You’ll do a fantastic job writing the manuscript! Maybe you should use the last tree picture as the author picture. It’s so cute!
EEEEEEE! How exciting! Congrats!
Hi Jenna, I started a new blog yesterday, and sent out a big congratulations to you in my post today. I am making a resolution to do or say positive things for the christmas countdown. I admit envy: your ability to hike/walk, much less go to a gym
Your amazing friends and family. Your locale. Your book. Your success at life at such a young age when some of us are trapped in careers with no financially feasible way out, or unable to be the physical people we need to be. What success you are. You should be a sound-sleeper, someone who can rest at night with peace because you really are a good person.
Hi Jenna, I started a new blog yesterday, and sent out a big congratulations to you in my post today. I am making a resolution to do or say positive things for the christmas countdown. I admit envy: your ability to hike/walk, much less go to a gym
Your amazing friends and family. Your locale. Your book. Your success at life at such a young age when some of us are trapped in careers with no financially feasible way out, or unable to be the physical people we need to be. What success you are. You should be a sound-sleeper, someone who can rest at night with peace because you really are a good person.
congrats!! i am so excited for you and to read your book!!
Jenna, I have total faith that you’re going to churn out a great book. Your talent and determination has gotten you this far, I can’t wait to see how high up it’ll take you.
Oh, and tree-hanging and tea gab fests are two of life’s greatest pleasures.
I just love your blog…you are too cute! Colorado is fresh out of lemon trees
Congrats + Good luck w/the book writing!! I’m reading a book right now called “bird by bird – some instructions on writing and life” Anne Lamott. It is DEFinitely worth reading if you are about to start writing! It gets awesome reviews online and is a national bestseller. If I was about to start writing my first book, so far what I’ve read in this one would have helped! Just thought I would pass it along 
Take care!
I tweeted this to you earlier, but I have to say again that I think you’re going to rock it. Manuscript deadlines are crazy pressure, but you can handle it. Go get ‘em!
Congratulations again but HOLY CR*P – that’s all the time they give you??? I’d be freaking, but I’m assuming you have material to work from.
I know you can do it – just shocked their turnaround time is that short. You go girl!
How exciting! Congratulations~
and please don’t forget to back-up your work on an external drive as you go along! I can’t imagine computer failure mid-chapter : (
CONGRATS on signing your book contract. I am so excited for you and can’t wait until it comes out!
Fabulous news, dear! Now with your new desk, you are SET UP!
Congrats~~
Great news!! Congratulations! I am currently in the middle of writing my Master’s thesis and have struggled with keeping a schedule (my deadline is 3 days after yours!). I try to do some work on it everyday and take 2 or 3 days a week to work for a few hours on it. You can do it!
CONGRATS!!!
I recommend the new 13 inch Macbook Pro! I recently purchased it and LOVE it (I’ve had a Macbook for years). =)
Woo hoo! It’s official! I am so excited about your book, I can’t wait to read it
What kind of sit ups are you doing on the bosu ball??? Just normal crunches? is your butt on the floor or on the ball top? Thanks!
So very exciting!! Congratulations!!!
So exciting, Jenna! I can’t wait to read about the process…
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