Entries from November 2007

November 30, 2007

Holy Crap

And when I say crap, I mean crap. But I won, even though the book is pretty much unsalvageable.
Whoo!

November 29, 2007

So Close

I normally finish up NaNo way sooner than this, but considering computer problems, redecorating my house, and having three kids, I think it may be amazing that I write anything. Almost there. Just about 3,000 more crappy words to go.

November 21, 2007

NaNo and a Reccommendation

Well, tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and this afternoon we’ll be taking off south to see the Mother-in-Law. We’ve decided to take her to dinner tonight and leave her in her nice comfortable room at the nursing home for the actual holiday. She’s unfortunately gotten to a point where I cannot rely on her to remember us [...]

November 20, 2007

NaNo Update.

I’m officially behind, but getting kinda sorta caught up. Hoping for a miracle this weekend.

November 14, 2007

The Beeb Goes to the Boonies

Have I mentioned my unnatural affinity for the BBC? Of course I have.  I adore the Beeb. I watch news on the Beeb, for Pete’s sake, which is just sad when people from another country can cover the news here much better than the locals. But when networks start putting their anchor women in bikinis, [...]

November 12, 2007

NaNo? What NaNo?

Life is getting in the way of NaNoing this week. Hanging in steadily at just over 16,200 words, which means I am officially behind, folks. But I knew that would happen.
Under the good news file, though, Son #1 is a triple gold medalist at this weekend’s Special Olympics event, winning all three divisions he was [...]

November 8, 2007

THANKS!

Wow, you guys are great with the encouragement! I really do appreciate it, too! I’ve been trying to thank all of you individually, but some email addresses are bouncing (that would be you, Shelley), but know that I really do appreciate the cheering section.
Nothing was accomplished yesterday thanks to nasty-busy schedule, and the rest of [...]

November 7, 2007

Going Well - So When am I Going to Hit the Wall?


November 6, 2007

NaNo Monday!

Well, didn’t get to write today. Left for work at 7:30, and just got back from my last meeting at 9:30 tonight. But, the good news is I’m ahead. At over 10K, so I’m in good shapre. Might actually pull it off this year.

November 4, 2007

NaNo Update

So far so good. Even got some writing done today around painting my living room. (New carpet next week!!)
It’s compelte crap I’m writing, but hey! That’s NaNo!