From The Mists of the Northwoods
A Christian country gal with a love of writing.
Sitting here ready to get writing! Sat down and wrote a little earlier, but of course, the phone rang, the buzzer went off on the oven for the ChocoFlan I was baking for the church potluck tomorrow, then I saw the dog hair on the floor and that was driving me nuts, so I vacuumed, and mopped, did some laundry and soon, in an hour it will be time for dinner. (sigh) I’m hoping for more NaNo time tonight!
Off to get a few words in before dinner time!
Good luck fellow NaNoWriMos!
Just before midnight last night, I ended on a good note. I manage to write 1900 (rough) words. I wasn’t sure with how the day was going and having to get groceries last night, but I made it!!!
*Thank you, God, for helping me!*
NaNo is proving to be a tough ride and it was quite stressful at the beginning, but I’ve found that once I’ve gotten into it more and write every day, the easier it gets. Well the flow of writing tends to get easier. Life circumstances still nudge there way in there, but dealing with it calmly helps instead of getting upset about it. That is something I’ve learned and still working on.
Just asking God to help me through this on many levels! May He guide you as well.
Good luck!
Busy morning. I wasn’t able to get started writing as soon as my daughter went to school. Instead of 2.5 hours, I have about 1, but I’ll take every moment I can get. Starting another chapter today! Can’t wait. Story is really moving along.
Best of luck everyone!!! Gotta go get writing. Not much time left this afternoon and not sure I’ll get to it tonight. May have to play catch up tomorrow!
Well after the stressful and sad events of yesterday on the home-front, I did manage to write 1800 words. It wasn’t easy writing through tired, blurry eyes after a morning of tears. But by God‘s strength and grace I was able to meet and exceed the minimum word count for the day. Yay! Seven days in, one week done! So far so good! I must press on to another day!
I haven’t begun my word count for the day. Honestly, not sure how much I’ll be able to do today. Guess that happens when you get a phone call saying someone who you have known since childhood has died suddenly. Been crying and on the phone all day.
But alas, I need a break from things. Writing is a welcome break. I will take a stab at NaNo for a little while. Any amount I get done today will be helpful.
*God, please guide me in my writing endeavor. I can’t do this alone. Please, help me to reach the minimum word count today. In Jesus’ name, Amen!*
Well, I’m done for the day. I wrote just over 2,000 words. Time to fill the pellet stove with pellets, and walk the dogs before bed. Hittin’ the sack before 1AM this time! lol. Yawning and sleepy-eyed so I know I won’t be up much longer. Much to do tomorrow. Need to make a meal for a family who has a family member going through chemo, so I need to get that done before any writing can be done.
Well, God bless and everyone have a great night, or early morning, depending on where you live!
Night all!
Day 6 is here. Am I ready for this? Not really. I didn’t get a solid six hours of sleep. I just kept waking up and then the dogs woke up just after 7. As soon as my husband leaves for work, I am the one they go to, even if I’m still in bed. Need to remedy that!!!! I need my NaNo sleep so my brain can pump out those words!
I have a feeling it will be a sluggish day for me but that doesn’t mean I’m not going to try. I just hope I don’t fall asleep at the keyboard. lol.
I’m off to write!
Earlier today I did finish my word count! Yay!!! However, shortly after I took a break and sat on the couch and crashed. I was out for over an hour.
I have also been feeling grumpier than usual and irritable. Can we say “stress” anyone?
The first couple of days of NaNo were great and I was enjoying myself. As I keep pushing through each day I realize I am feeling more stressed and not the nicest person to my family because of it. So, that led me to ask, do any of you NaNoWriMos experience stress during the whole NaNo writing process? If so, how do you deal with it? I know some people may not have the daily pressures of family life, but then others have school and jobs. I have the full time family life.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to manage life through NaNo? Thoughts are greatly appreciated!!!
God bless!
Daughter is just off to school! Busy morning already and trying to calm myself down and relax and get into the writing mode is something else.
Starting off with 7659 words right now. May God guide my every keystroke and help me to at least meet the word count today.
Good luck everyone!
If you’re looking to add me as a writing buddy feel free! I look forward to cheering you on!
http://nanowrimo.org/participants/jimonroe
I reached my word count for the day. Wrote 1689 words, so just over the minimum. I so wanted to write more, but there comes a time at night after a long day of house chores, walking the dogs, and watching a four year old, that just says (yawn) it’s time for bed.
So off to dream to land. Wonder what I’ll dream about tonight! Last night it was Johnny Depp as Rumpelstiltskin and I was some girl named Clara. In the dream I remember thinking “I must be in the new Tim Burton movie.” Was so weird but cool at the same time.
Anyway, good luck to those of you still writing and congrats to those of you who have met or exceeded your daily word count!
Night all!
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