So I'm trying to get back into the swing of things when it comes to blogging. Sometimes it's hard to come up with ideas for blog posts, other times it's hard just to write them at all. But in the past, I've always found when I can't think of something to write about, then it's ok just to ramble. Or sometimes make a list. Or both. So that's what I felt like doing today. Here are some of the good AND bad things going on with my writing, and maybe a few from my regular life as well.
Good News!
Gizmo seems to be doing a lot better since his second shot on Monday. The vet also recommended getting a laser pointer so he could get more exercise and lose weight. I think watching him chase the red dot is more entertaining for me than for him, though...
Even though I said I wasn't going to do NaNoWriMo, I think I changed my mind. I'm going to do it, but with a different story idea that's been in the back of my head for a while now. I've been thinking about it a lot lately, so I figured I'd give it a shot.
I came up with a theme idea for next year's A to Z Challenge! I was convinced I wouldn't come up with one, at least not with enough time to plan it out. But I have more than five months now and I really like my idea. I have no idea how I'll come up with posts for the trickier letters, though. X? Z? *shudders*
I noticed our bananas were going bad yesterday so the obvious thing to do was to make banana bread. I kicked it up a bit by adding some shredded coconut and cinnamon. So yummy!
Bad News...
No editing on UL whatsoever. I did try a little brainstorming on the subplot front and may have figured out a few things, but then I worry that I'm taking it in the wrong direction. I think it's hard to get the whole idea out of my head and start from scratch.
I really don't think my brain is capable of coming up with a book idea that doesn't involve a forbidden and/or secret romance. Come on, brain, stop being so predictable.
I've never ever finished a NaNo book so part of me is already convinced that I'll give up halfway through like I did last year.
That's it, I think. I thought I had more bad news...which I guess is good news...
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I'm glad to hear Gizmo is doing better. Good luck with NaNo! I've enjoyed participating in NaNo, but I don't have time for it this year. And even if you don't reach the 50,000 words, you'll have more words than you started the month with. :)
ReplyDeleteHey, forbidden romances are all the rage. If it works for you, stick with it. I'm doing NaNo too! But I probably won't push myself for the exact word count. I totally burned myself out a couple years back and swore I would never play along again.
ReplyDeleteA to Z... I'm still on the fence there. I've got a theme I love, but whew! Blogging every day? It takes so much time and energy. (And I'm going to have a new baby who needs me.)
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Best of luck with NaNo, and that's great you already have a theme for A to Z planned out. I hope Gizmo continues to improve (and has fun chasing that laser pointer).
ReplyDeleteOh please, ramble away. That's exactly what I did this week! And good luck with NaNo! So glad Gizmo is doing better :)
ReplyDeleteAt least forbidden and secret romances are always interesting topics. You've got a head start by writing about them. :-)
ReplyDeleteYay, Gizmo! I gave up on Nano two years ago. Still trying to think about it for this one which...9 days left. Eek.
ReplyDeleteGlad Gizmo is doing well. I haven't done NaNo and I haven't done A-Z just don't think I have the time to commit to either of these. I have managed some editing so really pleased about that. I think you have to accept that sometimes you can only do so much. Secret romances seem good to me, go for it I say. Likewise with rambling posts - mine seem to follow that pattern more and more!
ReplyDeleteHappy writing :)
Glad to hear you back with NaNoWriMo. Good luck to you and hope to see you at the finish line.
ReplyDeleteMmm, that bread sounds yummy. I've never made banana bread. Banana choc chip cupcakes, yes. Enjoy your brainstorming, that's one of my fav phases of writing!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with NaNo, and I'm impressed you're already thinking about the A-Z! The thought of banana bread is making me hungry now :-)
ReplyDeleteRambling blog posts are often the best kinds!
ReplyDeleteOur cats love laser pointers, but you're right, I think we enjoy it even more.
ReplyDeleteI hope you make it through NaNo this year.
Glad Gizmo is doing better! And I am so jealous you have your A-Z theme already - I'm not even close!
ReplyDeleteWhat do you enjoy most about blogging?
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