Writer's Paradise discussion
Writers N-T
>
Renee's Scattered Brain
message 901:
by
Renee
(new)
Oct 13, 2009 02:17AM
Yeah, that happens when the sun goes down. Here in Canada we call that night. How long have you been on the computer? Maybe it's time for a break.
reply
|
flag
Keep in mind I've been stuck in he house all day with no reading maerial and no movies since yesterday. I somehoww managed to lose the 4th Harry Potter book and my mom wouldn't let me get my holds. Today I have movies to watch. They'll last abut 4 hours. I don't know if I have a fever yet,I don't think so because I wasn't miserable at 5 am. If I do though i'll have to stay home till THursday if my fever goes away tommorow.So,i'm running out of stuff to do!
You could clean the house for your mom. That's a nice thing to do.
Well that would be really weird. Though, I've never been a guy, perhaps it would be a good learning experience. Do you think I can change back? Does your dad have fun? Any medical issues I should know about?
I have no idea if he has fun.He sees the world really differently than most people. Um,he has chronic pain in his abdomen,he's been given a 40% disability rating by the military which is really high.
Oh, I don't want to be him. I'll try to be more like me. Though, I do think I see the world a little differently, but in a good way. I also have pain in my abdomen, but it's usually due to chili or tacos. Too much information? Sorry.
lol I watch shows about parasites and have convos with my friend about where we would rather have one(we came up with our boob as the perfered parasite place).that is not TMI don't worry.
The boob? Why, if I may ask, would that make a preferred parasite place? I would think a toe or something like that. (shudders) Though just thinking about parasites in general makes me cringe. My preferred place would be on someone else.
lol well,your boob is mainly fat and unlike swelling in your brain or your hands and feet it won't cause as much of a problem. If you see bumps on your boob most people go to the doctor right away. But also keep in mind a lot of people don't even know they have a parasite unless it gets somewhere very sensitive like your eye or brain. If your boob is sensitive when it got a parasitic infection it would most likely cause less problems to your basic functioning
I see, very well thought out. It is impressive and just a bit disturbing that you have considered all the options so carefully.
I watch to much Monsters Inside Me and Animal Planet. Besides that's how most parasites and things cause real damage is because they get into areas of basic function. Often they don't even mean to get to humans,lots of species are meant to be in dogs,rats,snails,and other animals.The parasites don't cause an harm to them what so ever.
Interesting. We watch Animal Planet too, and the Discovery Channel. Have you ever seen Man vs Wild. Good show. He ate a yak's eyeball once, very gross.
ew! That's gross! I <3 Animal Planet,my mom says I watch it to much. yeah I've seen it,doesn't intrigue me as much as Monsters Inside Me,Most Extreme,Almighty Amphibians, Raw Nature, I Shouldn't Be Alive, etc.
my kids like those shows, I Shouldn't be Alive is interesting. Kennedy likes to watch When animals attack and shows like that. SHe's not right.
We don't have cable, and my kids never watch TV (they don't really know what TV is). But we are always getting movies from the library. I like them to be able to watch without being ripped out by commercials.But anyway, anything with animals they love to watch, and I get to count it as part of their homeschooling.
Well hello, Sparky. Oh look at you swimming around like a young squid or whatever you are. Happy to see me? No, I know. You're just happy for company, aren't you. Lucky you, I accidentally unplugged the freezer yesterday, so the top layer of meat is thawed. I need to get rid of the evidence, we're obviously not telling Kurt. **tosses some steaks and a couple of roasts into tank.**
Dinner is served.
Well I've been just terrible tracking word counts, haven't I. I've been editing, and occasionally writing, but I haven't kept track. I did yesterday though. Let's give this organization thing a shot again.
Saturday's word count; 5,421 words.
Today so far; 2358 words.
Yes, I have been inspired. Let's see how long it lasts.
So yesterday's words totalled 2734. I stopped shortly after I posted because my brain farted and wouldn't continue.Sometimes it happens. Today's count 2457 words. I don't know how the rest of the week will go, I've got kids from 5:30am to at least 6pm everyday and Kurt is going on midnights for part of the week. That doesn't create a good writing environment.
Oh yes, Sparky, I haven't forgotten you. Once again, it's Walmart employee on the menu. This is what happens to people who post a sale and then when it doesn't scan right, they force me to stand in line at "Courtesy" to get my refund. They need to rename that spot. It is not a courtesy desk, it is a small corner of Hell. You must argue your case before demon lady who must get bonuses for being as bitchy as possible. Then, you have to get just as nasty just for a ten dollar credit. But, dammit, it's my ten dollars, I will not be swayed.
I got my refund, just so you know. Someone had to pay for my aggravation though. Here she is Sparky, don't choke on the piercings okay.
Word count update, like a good girl, I'm trying to keep track.No, Sparky. I don't have anything for you today, you are getting fat.
Relax, I'll bring you something later.
Okay, Tuesday 2745 words.
Wednesday 5631 words.
Today, so far, 2300 words, approximately.
I'm feeling very productive.
Good morning Sparky!! HOw are you? Not so perky today, hmm? Well, look what I brought for you, yes a full bucket of fish, all still flapping and swimming around. Have fun!Yesterday's words 4988.
I'm not sure how productive today will be, I have a house full of sick kids. Could be a challenge.
Nothing accomplished on Saturday, but we did get to see Kurt's brother who only comes down once each year. So it was a good day. I wish Kurt had told me he was coming when he found out, the day before and not 30 minutes before they arrived. That would have been nice. Oh well, that's typical.Yesterday's word count 2996 words. And I lost two pages, but rewrote. Stupid laptop. Stupid me for not backing up my work.
I've been naughty, I haven't kept word counts each day since Sunday, so I'll have to group it all into 5 days.Sun-Thurs word count = 15,207
That's about 3000/day. Yay. Still on a roll.
Nice going, Renee. Still time to do the NaNo. At that rate you'd breeze it...Not that I'm pushing you or anything :)
I don't even have an idea of what to do. I'm working steadily at old stuff revived, but nothing new in my head. I don't know. I think it's the pressure to come up with something. Ugh.
If you were to do the nano, what genre would you choose?See, I'm going to gently lead you towards an idea and get you all excited so you'll do it after all...
I'm not sure. I've been dabbling in more mainstream lately, still dark but not horror. I don't know. Stop it.
Alright Renee, I won't try to convince you any more. It would be fun to do the Nano with you, but I'll respect your decision either way.
I'm just not sure about coming up with something new and time. Daycare has been slow, but if it picks up, I'm screwed. I'll take another look, I hate being undecided.
Try. If you don't succeed, you finish the story in December.
hmm, I have 2 stories that I want to work on--novelettes though. Maybe I'll work on both of them, not as part of nano, but rather my own equivalent.I wasn't planning to until you asked me. Not fair of me to suggest you do it, when I had no intention.
Don't feel pressured, I was just curious. I've got two days to decide, and I'm doubting it right now. Isn't there another month to do it in? Do they only do it once each year?
It wouldn't be a NATIONAL designated month for novel writing if they did it several times a year. The "Na" does stand for national. However, what nation is it supposed to be for?
There was a mock one in July, organized by Older Writers, I think.. Their sister organization runs the Script Frenzy in April when you have to write a complete film script in a month.
February has a "produce a whole music album." My friend Joe participated in that.
Good morning Sparky,I see you've run out of food, poor dear. Here, some annoying neighbor just for you. Don't worry, he's unconscious, a rake to the head several times does that. Yes, he's a meaty one, isn't he? Enjoy.So, word counts, yes I kept track this weekend. yay me.
Saturday = 2850 words
Sunday = 3602 words.
I'm still rolling along. Let's hope its worth reading once I'm finished.
jealous of your word count in the most supportive way.someday i will get back to writing full time and feeling productive again, but for now getting 300 new words on a page amdist homework is satisfying enough for me... ps... i really think you should do the nano, i'm doing my own version, and going to write the screenplay for this concept that i have a 26 page outline for, i think it's time. i wouldn't feel bad about not completing it but I'm using the concept as a catalyst.
I'll do my own private version, how's that? I'll track what I write, just out of curiosity. I can't start something new right now, I've already got several I've outlined and started and my head may explode if I add to it.Also, although I've done well lately, things change. For three weeks the daycare has been slow due to colds and flu, the next two weeks I'm full, so word counts will probably go way down. I'll drive myself crazy trying to get them in if its crazy here.
Maybe next year.
Don't feel bad about it, Renee. Paul prepared by writing his outline and his character list and likely cleared his plate of any other works. The reason I'm not doing NaNoWriMo is because I have unfinished projects that I think should come first. I have DotG to finish editing and 2 novelettes that have been waiting on me for a few months now.
So instead of doing something new, I'm making it my goal to finish what I've already started.
That's what I'm thinking too, my goal is to finish the one I've been working on, about 50,000 words left to go, and perhaps continue one I put on hold for this one. So it's my own sort of NaNo, just that it's not an entirely new project. I envy anyone who can do all of that in 30 days.
good job finding a ballance that works for you Renee. Outside achievements mean nothing if you family falls to crap while you do it.
Yeah, that's my other major issue. The girls suffer when I get too drawn into something. I set aside mornings, late evening, and when I'm lucky, an occasional free day with kids all in school for writing. I have to clean too, sadly, and look after dogs, other kids, and cook. There simply aren't enough hours right now to commit to such a huge project, although it would be fun. If I didn't complete it I'd be really mad at myself. Next year both girls will be in school full time, as well as the other little one I currently have every day. So it might be doable then.See? I've rationalized it all, thought it over and listed pros and cons. Organized thought, sometimes I can do it.
I started writing because I had a desire to be able to work from home so that I could be with my kids more. For me, it would be foolish to be so focused on making my writing happen that I don't spend time with the kids. Earlier this year, I burned myself out on writing, and now I just want to keep things balanced.
That was a big plus for me too. To be able to do something that gave me more time with them was such a dream. The daycare is great, but I don't get 'quality' time when I'm running after little ones, making meals, cleaning, and trying to keep the house in one piece. Writing would enable me to schedule my work hours around my kids. Can you even imagine? Sigh. That would be awesome. Some day, we'll both see it happen.
For now, I agree, to completely lock myself away in order to achieve it 'faster' is not the answer. That defeats the whole purpose doesn't it?
Umm ...yeah? So far, my outlining and deck clearing hasn't helped so much. Lucky I can get the weekend to write 15K words plus, isn't it?Sarcastic grin included...
We're envious that you're able to do it Paul, you have work and other commitments as well and still can punch out huge word counts. I know that I couldn't handle the stress. If I were unable to write much and looking at getting 15K or more done over two days, oh my God, I'd lose my mind. You work well under pressure, I must say. I might, but I'm too chicken to find out.
Plus, I'm really into what I've been working on, I couldn't put it aside. Not for a month.
I'm cracking up dear - hear that sound?That's me cracking.
Good job I can keep self-medicating.
Repeat as needed...
Yayyyshsheee...
Oh, you'll do it. You just need to get in the zone. Have a pint, lock the door, take some meds. See? All better. 50K is nothing for you...Fine if you want me to wear the skirt, if it will make things better, I'll go dig it out.
Writer's Paradise
Books mentioned in this topic
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (other topics)Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (other topics)
