Getting over the hump
I've passed 40k in Nano. It is still feeling VERY weird to be this far ahead of myself... During the last couple of chapters, I've been wondering if this story is such a good idea after all, even though when I was planning it out it all seemed great. I'm focussing on the main plot and on getting that completed, so there's all sorts of other stuff that isn't getting in (like the 26 hour clock...). And the last two chapters have also had big scenes in that feel like padding. Actually, one of them is essential to the story. The other could be, if I found a way to make it so.
Anyway, I have an idea for the editing stage that shifts the roles a bit, introduces some new background but essentially leaves the story as written. But that's for the New Year. For now, I have 11 days to write 10k, which is more than doable. I am slowing down, which is OK. I am going to have a reduced amount of time for making words this week. Priming the pump was SUCH a good idea of mine. And having three nominal writing slots per day has shifted a) how I view the day and b) my ability to produce words.
So, I had a bit of a 'what the fuck am I doing' moment, but as a seasoned NaNo-ist, I ignored it and kept writing anyway. If NaNoWriMo has taught me nothing else it is this - just write the fucking words; worry about them making sense later!
The aim is still to finish on 28 November - or lunchtime on 29 November at the very latest. I've got a deal with the new lad at work that we'll both start the game together. Part of the reason I'm so excited about FFXV is the idea of having someone to talk to about it AS I PLAY.
We've invited the daughter and grandson to spend Christmas Day with us, which would include having the dog. But now we have no kitty, that shouldn't be a problem. Except that she's likely to get over-excited, at least at first. Still, we'll see. It would be nice to have a full house for a change.
The son and I are now in a position to officially apply for our mortgage. Just need 'Ben' from Nationwide to give us an appointment. This still feels rather surreal...
And my new line manager has done more for me in two months than... No, I'm not going to finish that thought. We're going to focus on the positive and the future! So, I have a real live project to manage all by myself. Of course, it's something that will pretty much happen however much my efforts might get in the way, so it's a fairly safe one to give me to start with. And I won't really be 'all by myself' because I have a line manager who will support me. So, it should take actual bad project managing from me for it to fail. Even neutral PM'ing or neglect shouldn't be enough to derail it - they will just make me look bad. So, yes - we are going to make a GOOD job of it!
OK, time for some Tao and then a bath...
DAY 22 - FOLLOWING THE PATTERN
Use your energy for internal development, not external show. Well, I've never really been one to worry about outward appearances...
Anyway, I have an idea for the editing stage that shifts the roles a bit, introduces some new background but essentially leaves the story as written. But that's for the New Year. For now, I have 11 days to write 10k, which is more than doable. I am slowing down, which is OK. I am going to have a reduced amount of time for making words this week. Priming the pump was SUCH a good idea of mine. And having three nominal writing slots per day has shifted a) how I view the day and b) my ability to produce words.
So, I had a bit of a 'what the fuck am I doing' moment, but as a seasoned NaNo-ist, I ignored it and kept writing anyway. If NaNoWriMo has taught me nothing else it is this - just write the fucking words; worry about them making sense later!
The aim is still to finish on 28 November - or lunchtime on 29 November at the very latest. I've got a deal with the new lad at work that we'll both start the game together. Part of the reason I'm so excited about FFXV is the idea of having someone to talk to about it AS I PLAY.
We've invited the daughter and grandson to spend Christmas Day with us, which would include having the dog. But now we have no kitty, that shouldn't be a problem. Except that she's likely to get over-excited, at least at first. Still, we'll see. It would be nice to have a full house for a change.
The son and I are now in a position to officially apply for our mortgage. Just need 'Ben' from Nationwide to give us an appointment. This still feels rather surreal...
And my new line manager has done more for me in two months than... No, I'm not going to finish that thought. We're going to focus on the positive and the future! So, I have a real live project to manage all by myself. Of course, it's something that will pretty much happen however much my efforts might get in the way, so it's a fairly safe one to give me to start with. And I won't really be 'all by myself' because I have a line manager who will support me. So, it should take actual bad project managing from me for it to fail. Even neutral PM'ing or neglect shouldn't be enough to derail it - they will just make me look bad. So, yes - we are going to make a GOOD job of it!
OK, time for some Tao and then a bath...
DAY 22 - FOLLOWING THE PATTERN
Use your energy for internal development, not external show. Well, I've never really been one to worry about outward appearances...