Musings

Every year for the past few years, I have entered NaNoWriMo. That contest is actually what got me to write my novel the first time and the last time. Watching my progress and seeing how close to my goal I am getting is really rewarded.

Last time I entered NaNoWriMo, I had a completely different job. I worked the night shift as a receptionist at a country club. Needless to say, I was often alone, with the phone barely ringing. Working on it was easy. Now, I am a Front Desk Supervisor at a hotel, my desk is in the middle of the hallway, and the phones ring off the hook. I find that I have little time to write suddenly, despite my ideas and itching fingers throughout the day.

Sometimes, I just wonder how people find the time to win NaNoWrimo. How do you reach that 50,000 word goal?? I've never met it, but I've come as close as I could.

Part of me wants to say, "Of course you can do it! Just have faith!!" But the practical part of me feels like I probably shouldn't even sign up. I already have a friend coming for a few days, my husband's birthday is next week, and I'll be working all day on Thanksgiving and most of the days leading up.

I guess I wont know unless I try! NaNoWriMo, here I come!