Comments for Rachel Bateman

Comment on I’m back! by Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:52:40 +0000

Hehe! Good question! Mostly I was exhausted after the week at the lake. It is funny how a relaxing vacation can actually take a lot out of you.

Though, also, you should check out my personal blog, since you are one of the cool people who can actually get to it.

Comment on I’m back! by Ummmmmm....

Ummmmmm.... — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:02:03 +0000

……I’m confused. You’re exhausted from a week of relaxation? Or are there secret intermediary tidbits? No need to divulge, I just found the idea funny.
“How was your weekend at the lake?”
“Man, that lawn chair on the beach kicked my trash to the curb!”
“Hard times, buddy. Hard times.”

Comment on I’m back! by Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:33:27 +0000

yay! I am glad the biking is working out better than jogging did. That’s a really pretty ride along the trail too. I used to love riding my bike that way when I worked at MacKenzie River.

Comment on I’m back! by Mom

Mom — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:25:06 +0000

How about this? I’m commenting ON your blah-g!! Just had to tell you that I rode my bike to work today! Over to River’s Edge Trail and down that way. Michele mapped it, it’s 5.79 miles going that route, I’ll go home at lunch on 4th Avenue North, which is 3.92 miles. Then I’ll drive back. My face was very red and I was quite sweaty…I rolled up my clothes and carried in a backpack, but if I keep doing this I’ll start bringing clothes in the afternoon for the next day. I figure if jogging is out, I can get more exercise this way, at least a few months of the year (I still did my morning 26 block walk!)

Have a good day, kiddo!!

Love, Mom

Comment on I’m back! by Abby Stevens

Abby Stevens — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:24:05 +0000

Yay for full-time writerhood! Glad you had an awesome vacation!

Comment on See ya later, alligator! by Abby Stevens

Abby Stevens — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:45:56 +0000

Enjoy your vacation!

Comment on A couple things on my mind by Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:45:01 +0000

Thanks, buddy! I think when things get tough, I am going to have to come back and read this comment again for some motivation.

Comment on A couple things on my mind by Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:44:17 +0000

Yay! That is good to hear. I am glad the decision has worked out so well for you. It makes me even more excited hearing from someone who has already taken the plunge!

Comment on A couple things on my mind by Abby Stevens

Abby Stevens — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:33:59 +0000

Rachel, I quit my job almost 3 years ago to write and I do not regret it. I feel the same way as you do about spending time with my husband – I love to write, but not at the expense of time away from him or my family. I don’t think you will regret your decision!

Comment on A couple things on my mind by Power

Power — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:16:04 +0000

to you! The hubby will be happy to see you, and the happiest people are the ones who grab the world by the throat and shove what they love right down in its gullet. It’ll be a hell of a fight, and I’m glad you’re pulling off the gloves. Bubba will make a great cut man too! You can’t lose!

Comment on When do you know someone? by Vicki Rocho

Vicki Rocho — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:20:39 +0000

I’ve thought about this a lot recently (and I haven’t read the book yet). I don’t have any answers, really. I think there’s good and bad in all of us and that some wonderful people are REALLY good at hiding their weaknesses/bad spots. And the flip side, some “wicked” people have redeeming, wonderful qualities that are overshadowed by the heinous things they’ve done.

Comment on When do you know someone? by Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:56:03 +0000

I am thinking you are right about that one too!

Comment on When do you know someone? by P.S.

P.S. — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:59:18 +0000

The Incubus picture is neat. I could still beat him up, though.

Comment on When do you know someone? by Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:29:28 +0000

Also, you are right: I think maybe Bubba IS a cyborg. That would explain the overheating problem he has. Perhaps I should replace his fans.

Comment on When do you know someone? by Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:28:12 +0000

Great insight, friend! I think you are totally right about that, and think that is probably what happened here. I don’t think anyone could have worn a mask as well as this person did. And if something was ever just a little bit off, I wouldn’t have thought anything of it–people get in funks, and I probably would have justified it as that.

Comment on When do you know someone? by Bubba might be

Bubba might be — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:19:31 +0000

a cyborg. Don’t act like you’re surprised. Anyways, while some people are just exceptional at wearing masks, I think some people develop an ability to split themselves down the middle. I wouldn’t call one life a lie and another the truth, but rather two halves of the truth. Sometimes part of one life will slip into the other, and we notice more than we realize. You spend time around somebody, and despite them acting like they always do, something is just slightly off. We tend to shrug at the slightly off and forget it in short order.

Comment on When do you know someone? by Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:57:41 +0000

Okay…that one I do know!

Comment on When do you know someone? by Holly

Holly — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:57:11 +0000

Rest assured, your bubba is who he says he is!

Comment on Beautiful Malice by Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:05:29 +0000

You totally should! It is so good. Really, REALLY intense though…so be prepared!

Comment on Beautiful Malice by Argh!!!!!

Argh!!!!! — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:58:21 +0000

How can I not go out and get it when you set the hook like that? You little fishin’ buddy face!