This morning I decided to indulge my list-making urges. How so? Well, you see I have a list of books I want to read. They're not prioritized or anything, but they're there. Every so often I go through it and delete the books I've read. Why is this big news? I've finally broken 300. That's correct ladies and gentlemen, I only have 275 books to go.
Please note that this list expands at exponential rates whenever I get recommendations and things, so my victory will be short-lived.
In other list-related news, my JulyWriMo count is looking a little pitiful. Since my entire family is home for four days (due to the holiday weekend), I've had some trouble finding peace and quiet in moment when I feel like writing. Now, I know what you're thinking--you don't have to feel like writing to do it; just get over yourself!
Yes, you have a point. But may I ask you--have you ever tried to hunker down and write for a long period of time on an empty stomach after you've been made to watch a Eureka marathon that made your brain want to explode? Probably not. But if you have, and if you have successfully, I thoroughly commend you. It seems like the world is against me and my 50,000 word count dreams this weekend, so I'm embracing it and getting other things done.
That's one thing I've learned lately--roll with the punches, even in your writing. Someone you've just met finds out you're a writer and badgers you for minute details about the novel you're working on? Have patience, be as vague as you want to, remember to be polite, and let it slide off. A family member asks three times a day how your novel's coming? Chances are since they're family, they know you have a breaking point--so when you finally snap and start shrieking about your characters not wanting to talk to you, they'll understand.
And another thing courtesy of Zombieland--you've gotta enjoy the little things.
One piece of birthday cake left? Eat it. BOGO sale at Shoe Carnival? At least go and look. Greatest American Hero marathon? Go indulge your cheesy TV tastes a while.
Also, never forget Cardio. And beware of public restrooms. No, that has nothing to do with writing. It does have everything to do with survival. ;)
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