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Day 1,785: Four K Day

I wrote over 4,000 words today for the first time in almost a month, I think. Pains me to write that, but it’s true. And because it’s true, we let go of the pain and move on.

This draft will be finished. Soon. Rewrites after that, of course, but it will be another major step forward.

I get why people always think writers are slagging off, sitting and staring at their computer screens, never getting work done, and always working on their “novel.” I get it. I feel like I’m *living* it right now...

Day 1,785: Quickie

It’s sleepy time, so I have to cut this short…but today was a struggle writing-wise. Sigh. This book is really tough. I need to push through. I can push through.

It’s day 4 of 90, and I wrote 228 words today. Not great. I can do better. Tomorrow.

Tomorrow.

Day 1,784: Quickie

It’s sleepy time, so I have to cut this short…but today was a struggle writing-wise. Sigh. This book is really tough. I need to push through. I can push through.

It’s day 4 of 90, and I wrote 228 words today. Not great. I can do better. Tomorrow.

Tomorrow.

Day 1,784: Da Coco

Today is Coco’s Gotcha Day.

I’ve written about it before on this journal, it does happen every year after all, but for those who may not know and/or have missed it: since Coco is a rescue dog, we don’t know what her birthday is. The same is true for most rescues, and thus, the rescue community celebrates the day they were adopted instead. Today is the day we adopted Coco.

I love this dog. Let me count the ways:

She’s small, and she’s soft, and she loves to be held. She is the most cuddly dog...

Day 1,783: Da Coco

Today is Coco’s Gotcha Day.

I’ve written about it before on this journal, it does happen every year after all, but for those who may not know and/or have missed it: since Coco is a rescue dog, we don’t know what her birthday is. The same is true for most rescues, and thus, the rescue community celebrates the day they were adopted instead. Today is the day we adopted Coco.

I love this dog. Let me count the ways:

She’s small, and she’s soft, and she loves to be held. She is the most cuddly dog...

Day 1,783: Fam

Got together with my Disjointed in laws today. That’s really the best way to describe it, to be honest; in-laws. I didn’t go through what they did, but they’re extended family nonetheless because of it. Chris Redd, who played Dank on the show, won an Emmy last weekend for writing and producing a song and video for SNL. It was a wonderful reason to get together and hang out.

I know I’ve said it before, but it’s still true: that cast is amazing together. They’re one of those special groups that...

Day 1,782: Fam

Got together with my Disjointed in laws today. That’s really the best way to describe it, to be honest; in-laws. I didn’t go through what they did, but they’re extended family nonetheless because of it. Chris Redd, who played Dank on the show, won an Emmy last weekend for writing and producing a song and video for SNL. It was a wonderful reason to get together and hang out.

I know I’ve said it before, but it’s still true: that cast is amazing together. They’re one of those special groups that...

Day 1,782: We Fancy

Day 1 of 90: I wrote somewhere around 600 words today and I did stretching exercises.

That last bit there, about the exercises, that’s the new add-on to this 90 day challenge. I’m going to do an exercise program of some kind for 90 days. I feel totally out of shape. And if I’m sitting in a chair writing for several hours a day (and getting actually older now!), not-exercising is just not going to cut it. So, yeah: 90 days. I got dis.

The Ho and I went out to a gala tonight and she looked so g...

Day 1,781: 90 Day Challenge

Gonna make this one quick today because it’s time for the sleeps, BUT…I had a very, very lazy, and it was actually a very positive day. I wrote!

And you know what, it’s crazy to do this here on a “quick” entry, but I am undertaking a challenge starting today: I will write every day for 90 days. Every day. Even if it’s for a single, lone minute, I will write. And at the end of 90 days, I’m going to reward myself with something…I’m not sure what yet. But, I’ll figure it out.

There’s another lay...

Day 1,780: Another year!

Guys. I did it. I survived another year on this planet. Another trip around the sun!

Thank you to everyone for your birthday wishes. They truly mean the world to me.

I had an amazing day. I got to play golf with Nikolai, I got to go have dinner with Liz at Eataly which was amaaaazing, I got to walk the pups with her, too when we got home, and then I got to sit on the couch and watch Goldfinger and part of Thunderball. I love those movies. They have to be watched with the proper criticism, of...