Cynthia Luhrs's Blog, page 27
May 26, 2013
Say What? – Day 25
My niece loves my Hello Kitty phone cover although…she calls Norman Reedus from the Walking Dead – wait for it – The Double D Man. She’s 8 and had no idea what she was saying. When I finally explained it, she laughed and said, well, I like and that’s what I’m calling him. It’s good to be 8!
As you know, I’m participating in a writing challenge through an online writer’s loop and an author there is doing a 60K in 30 day challenge – on Facebook and I’m in.
I’ll post my results to keep myself accountable. Total words so far – 28,750
Day 24 – 397
Day 23 - 2,196
Day 22 - 1,396
Day 21 – 2,041
Day 20 – 2,023
Day 19 – 972
Day 18 – 0
Day 17 – 0
Day 16 – 2,041
Day 15 - 2,078
Day 14 – 3,409
Day 13 - 225
Day 12 – 0
Day 11 – 0
Day 10 – 0
Day 9 - 2,377
Day 8 - 465
Day 7 – 2,294
Day 6 – 379
Day 5 – 0
Day 4 – 2,094
Day 3 – 320
Day 2 – 2,053
Day 1 – 2K
Cheers!
May 25, 2013
Retro Sounds – Day 24
I’m feeling retro and listening to Duran Duran, The Cure, and songs like Nights in White Satin, Benny and the Jets, Ain’t No Sunshine, etc.
What gets you dancing in the kitchen?
As you know, I’m participating in a writing challenge through an online writer’s loop and an author there is doing a 60K in 30 day challenge – on Facebook and I’m in.
I’ll post my results to keep myself accountable. Total words so far – 28,363
Day 23 - 2,196 No way, I’m going to hit 60K but I’m pleased with the amount of words I’ve gotten down and how the story will end.
Day 22 - 1,396
Day 21 – 2,041
Day 20 – 2,023
Day 19 – 972
Day 18 – 0
Day 17 – 0
Day 16 – 2,041
Day 15 - 2,078
Day 14 – 3,409
Day 13 - 225
Day 12 – 0
Day 11 – 0
Day 10 – 0
Day 9 - 2,377
Day 8 - 465
Day 7 – 2,294
Day 6 – 379
Day 5 – 0
Day 4 – 2,094
Day 3 – 320
Day 2 – 2,053
Day 1 – 2K
Cheers!
May 24, 2013
Feelin Good – Day 23
Do you listen to music while you work? I usually don’t as I find I simply tune it out. But sometimes during a particular scene I find music helps. I’ve been listening to Nina Simone this week. Love her sound, she was amazing. If you haven’t heard of her, give her a listen. Feelin Good, The Other Woman, Wild is the Wind, House of the Rising Sun, etc. are all fantastic.
What do you like to listen to?
As you know, I’m participating in a writing challenge through an online writer’s loop and an author there is doing a 60K in 30 day challenge – on Facebook and I’m in.
I’ll post my results to keep myself accountable. Total words so far – 26,167
Day 22 - 1,396
Day 21 – 2,041
Day 20 – 2,023
Day 19 – 972
Day 18 – 0
Day 17 – 0
Day 16 – 2,041
Day 15 - 2,078
Day 14 – 3,409
Day 13 - 225
Day 12 – 0
Day 11 – 0
Day 10 – 0
Day 9 - 2,377
Day 8 - 465
Day 7 – 2,294
Day 6 – 379
Day 5 – 0
Day 4 – 2,094
Day 3 – 320
Day 2 – 2,053
Day 1 – 2K
Cheers!
May 23, 2013
Favorite Places – Day 22
Where’s your favorite place? Mine change depending on my mood but right now, it’s the beach and the pool.
As you know, I’m participating in a writing challenge through an online writer’s loop and an author there is doing a 60K in 30 day challenge – on Facebook and I’m in.
I’ll post my results to keep myself accountable. Total words so far – 24,771
Day 21 – 2,041
Day 20 – 2,023
Day 19 – 972
Day 18 – 0
Day 17 – 0
Day 16 – 2,041
Day 15 - 2,078
Day 14 – 3,409
Day 13 - 225
Day 12 – 0
Day 11 – 0
Day 10 – 0
Day 9 - 2,377
Day 8 - 465
Day 7 – 2,294
Day 6 – 379
Day 5 – 0
Day 4 – 2,094
Day 3 – 320
Day 2 – 2,053
Day 1 – 2K
Cheers!
May 22, 2013
Treadmill Desks? – Day 21
Has anybody tried one of these treadmill desks? I’ve been coveting one. The idea of not sitting all day, getting in some exercise and overall being healthier is very appealing. The cost? Not so much. Yes, I know you can make one but I’m sooo not mechanically inclined. This one isn’t too bad so I’m debating but think I’ll wait until I get moved. One less large item to move.
How do you get up and move during the day if you work at a desk? Do you hit the gym every day?
As you know, I’m participating in a writing challenge through an online writer’s loop and an author there is doing a 60K in 30 day challenge – on Facebook and I’m in.
I’ll post my results to keep myself accountable. Total words so far – 22,730
Day 20 – 2,023
Day 19 – 972
Day 18 – 0
Day 17 – 0
Day 16 – 2,041
Day 15 - 2,078
Day 14 – 3,409
Day 13 - 225
Day 12 – 0
Day 11 – 0
Day 10 – 0
Day 9 - 2,377
Day 8 - 465
Day 7 – 2,294
Day 6 – 379
Day 5 – 0
Day 4 – 2,094
Day 3 – 32 0
Day 2 – 2,053
Day 1 – 2K
Cheers!
May 21, 2013
Rainy days…
We’ve had a number of rainy days. I know we need the rain…but, I like the sunshine. Looks like the sun is breaking through the clouds today at least for a little while as we’re supposed to get rain over the next several days.
So, are you more or less productive when it rains? I’m both. Sometimes I get lots done. Hunker down and create. Others, I just want to curl up and nap or read.
How’s your week starting out?
Cheers!
Yard Sales and Clutter – Day 20
In preparation for moving this summer, my brother and his family, my mom, myself and some neighbors all had a yard sale this weekend. I haven’t done a yard sale in oh gosh, probably ten years. Let me tell you – it’s so not worth it from the $ perspective. However, it was worth it to get rid of lots of accumulated stuff. At the end of the afternoon, we loaded up everything and donated it to a local charity. Dusts off hands. Stuff gone, less to pack. It’s all good.
How’s your summer starting out?
As you know, I’m participating in a writing challenge through an online writer’s loop and an author there is doing a 60K in 30 day challenge – on Facebook and I’m in.
Total words so far – 20,707
Day 19 – 972
Day 18 – 0 took weekend off!
Day 17 – 0
Day 16 – 2,041
Day 15 - 2,078
Day 14 – 3,409
Day 13 - 225
Day 12 – 0
Day 11 – 0
Day 10 – 0
Day 9 - 2,377
Day 8 - 465
Day 7 – 2,294
Day 6 – 379
Day 5 – 0
Day 4 – 2,094
Day 3 – 32 0
Day 2 – 2,053
Day 1 – 2K
Cheers!
May 20, 2013
The final reward – Day 19
OK, so my biggest reward is a new handbag I’ve been lusting over. I get it once I write ‘The End’. The second reward was the new Dan Brown book and my third and final reward is a two-fer – a pedicure and movie. Small rewards help keep me motivated! I’m going to have my toes painted hot pink or in this ladybug print and for the movie…well either Gatsby or Man of Steel. Want to weigh in?
As you know, I’m participating in a writing challenge through an online writer’s loop and an author there is doing a 60K in 30 day challenge – on Facebook and I’m in.
Total words so far – 19,735
Day 19 – it’s rainy and I’m tired. getting the caffeine out!
Day 18 – 0 took weekend off!
Day 17 – 0
Day 16 – 2,041
Day 15 - 2,078
Day 14 – 3,409
Day 13 - 225
Day 12 – 0
Day 11 – 0
Day 10 – 0
Day 9 - 2,377
Day 8 - 465
Day 7 – 2,294
Day 6 – 379
Day 5 – 0
Day 4 – 2,094
Day 3 – 32 0
Day 2 – 2,053
Day 1 – 2K
Cheers!
May 19, 2013
Rewards part two – Day 18
I’m setting three rewards for this challenge. The biggest is my new purse. My second reward is much smaller – the new Dan Brown book. Anybody read it yet? What did you think?
Tune in tomorrow for my third and last reward -grins
As you know, I’m participating in a writing challenge through an online writer’s loop and an author there is doing a 60K in 30 day challenge – on Facebook and I’m in.
Total words so far – 19,735
Day 17 – 0 Sat weekends off 
Day 16 – 2,041
Day 15 - 2,078
Day 14 – 3,409
Day 13 - 225
Day 12 – 0
Day 11 – 0
Day 10 – 0
Day 9 - 2,377
Day 8 - 465
Day 7 – 2,294
Day 6 – 379
Day 5 – 0
Day 4 – 2,094
Day 3 – 32 0
Day 2 – 2,053
Day 1 – 2K
Cheers!
May 18, 2013
Rewards part one – Day 17
I believe in rewarding yourself for meeting goals. Usually I do something small like a pedicure or a movie in the middle of the day. But this time, since I’ll be finished with the first draft of book 2, my reward is a new purse (once I finish the draft at the end of May). The colors are perfect for Spring and Summer! Hmm, after thinking about this, I’m making it a three-part reward. Tune in tomorrow for reward number two.
How do you reward yourself?
As you know, I’m participating in a writing challenge through an online writer’s loop and an author there is doing a 60K in 30 day challenge – on Facebook and I’m in.
Total words so far – 19,735
Day 16 – 2,041
Day 15 - 2,078
Day 14 – 3,409
Day 13 - 225
Day 12 – 0
Day 11 – 0
Day 10 – 0
Day 9 - 2,377
Day 8 - 465
Day 7 – 2,294
Day 6 – 379
Day 5 – 0
Day 4 – 2,094
Day 3 – 32 0
Day 2 – 2,053
Day 1 – 2K
Cheers!
