After cranking out 63k words during NaNoWriMo, (the month of November) my brain has gone on hiatus. Actually, I think its free-floating in space and preparing for re-entry...OK, I'm being optimistic about the prepping for re-entry thing. Free-floating brain with trailing anxiety about all the things I "should" be doing. Is that better?
Should Numero Uno: Finish the (2) NaNo books...(duh!)
Should Numero Dos: Finish revising previous 2 novels until shiny.
Should Numero Tres: Go to bed early, wake up refreshed and start writing early in the morning (snort!) and not on and on into the dark of night.
Should Numero Quatro: While I'm at it, I should push back from the keyboard and go jog a few miles just to keep my thighs firm...Stop laughing! These are the only thighs I have.
Should Numero Cinco: I can't handle any more than cinco. I should send out the holiday cards this year and not find them in the arm of the recliner on Groundhog's Day...again.
I'll start with the first two, forget about the second two and at least stick the cards to the car in hopes that I drive by the Post Office before long.
In the meantime, I will be doing writing sprints with the main writing buds, wrapping up judging for two writing contests and critting with the critbunnies online. I hope that you are able to formulate such clear-cut and decisive goals to be carried out by the end of 2008...Get to it! You have all year to accomplish them.
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Yay, more writing sprints. Good goals! I usually do mine first of the year. I didn't make my targets for this year, but I have high hopes for next year.
Yes, setting goals is the only way to get it done and we all have them. My list for 2008 was almost complete. Now to see how many others I'll add for 2009.First on the list is to polish two manuscripts and submit.
Good luck with your list of new goals, may they keep you on track with finishing those manuscripts.
LOL - I understand and can totally relate!
Being the brain student I am, I have to tell you that Numero Quatro will actually help un-freeze your brain... My suggestion is to look at the jogging as the should do and you might find the others become can-do's and will-do's in short order!
I'm with you on the journey - thanks for giving me my daily dose of laughter today!
Thanks for your comments.
Yes, Amanda, there will be more energizing sprints.
Glad you're going to be submissive in 2009, Carol.
And Candace, I plan to dance a lot in 2009. Maybe that will take the place of jogging and I might get hugged at the same time.
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