The Scent of Happiness

My book signing Friday night went completely fabulously. R and I arrived an hour or so ahead of time. My mom, step dad, 3 of their longtime friends, along with my Uncle and his girlfriend were all there at a table for dinner reservations. Then, R and I went into the back where we found his parents, grandparents, a couple cousins, and even an Aunt that brought her book club! My great aunt and uncle were also back there along with another family friend.


It was already insanity for me! I got a little anxious, but was okay. R sat with his family, and I returned to where mom was to sit down. I only ordered a salad because I didn't want to be stuffed during the evening.


More and more family and friends began to show. The owner of the Inn had the "music room" set up with tables, hors d' ouevres, and a special table with a huge chair for me to sit in and sign books. The first 45 minutes was pure chaos. Everyone was coming up and having me sign and personalize books. But, what was worse is that my Aunt was temporarily M.I.A. and she was supposed to be taking care of the money part for me.

Once she returned, things weren't as bad. And once I had a short little break, I could finally start sipping on my pinot grigio.

Once the signing was all finished, I got to go around and talk to people finally. I felt bad that I didn't get a chance to talk to some people (like the ex b/f's mom and grandma), but they understood. It was so nice that so many people came. I sold probably around 85 out of 120 books. Some people that I had thought would come didn't, so if they had, I probably would have sold out.


Oh, and R's parents and my parents met for the first time. I really wasn't worried or anything though. Both of our parents are quite laid back and funny characters.


AND, supposedly my cousin caught an outline of a figure on the stairwell when taking pictures!!! Everyone was talking about it, but I haven't gotten to see it yet! How exciting! (The Inn where the signing was at is haunted, and is also on the cover of the book...I'm friends with the owner.)


We all went into the bar area and celebrated. A guy that is always there and loves to play the guitar wrote a song for me about ghosts. It was really cool. It was one of those moments where you are like, "Wow! This is great, I am so thankful, and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else right now." My eyes teared up, too. lol. It really was a great night.


My mom and step dad left at about 11:30 and R and I left at about midnight. The only people left were the owner and a few staff members, my dad and his girlfriend, and my step dad's brother and girlfriend. Oh, and the guitar guy and his girlfriend...(who I did a delicious shot with, she suggested it...it's called 'sex on a bayou').


Also, my mom and step dad got me a couple congratulatory gifts. One is a bracelet on a black thin leather string with a silver id tag on it that says "thrill amaze inspire". It's really cool, and very me. AND, with a little help from L out in Vegas, mom also picked up Michael Kors "Island Capri" perfume that came with a blue clutch! Which was awesome for a few reasons:

1. I love Michael Kors

2. I love anything 'island' or 'beach' or 'ocean'

3. I needed a new scent!

Here's a picture of it!!!