Tuesday, June 23, 2026

hello, this is tomorrow

It's a good thing, I suppose, that I spent all day at my new volunteer gig at RDC (Adult ESOL + First Steps) because I didn't have time to panic about the book reading and signing tomorrow. 

But now dinner is done, Nu is in their room, Big A is at work, and I'm ready to panic. (Max and Huck just don't get this kind of thing.)

I've done poetry readings before but that's with other people. This is my first book reading. What if choke or OMG... what if it's the most boring thing ever?!

I've forbidden Big A and Nu to come. If I'm going to flail, I'd rather do it in front of people I don't know, you know? But I think friends are going to be there although I have not (yet) shared this anywhere.

Pic: Flyer from the bookstore. I was happy to be asked. Really, really, hope it goes well. 

14 comments:

Nicole said...

You've got this! I know you do! Best of luck tomorrow (today?)!

Gillian said...

Good luck to you

StephLove said...

Good luck!

Jeanie said...

You will rock it, if you haven't already! Just smile that gorgeous smile of yours and dig in. They'll love it!

Nance said...

How terrific! I can't wait for the update. I'm sure you did an excellent job.

Lisa's Yarns said...

That is so exciting! You should not have doubted yourself, though. I know you were amazing and wish I could have listened in!

Bibliomama said...

MAYA. I know you enchanted everyone. When I did Blogging Out Loud I didn't want my family there either, but my friends showed up and that was awesome.

maya said...

Thank you, Lovey!

maya said...

Thank you!

maya said...

Thank you!

maya said...

This is advice from a professional I'm taking very seriously... If only I had your smile :)!!

maya said...

Thank you, Nance!

maya said...

Thank you for the vote of confidence, Lisa! It went ok :)

maya said...

Ha, Allison! I love that we twin on this too!

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