NaNo 2012 Highlights

NaNoWriMo 2012 has come to its end. That mad clicking of typewriters has quieted, those overused mugs of coffee have finally found their way to the dishwasher while their users have found their way to bed, the world of the writers his calmed. …Or has it? I think instead, writers are celebrating their great achievements of this fantastic month, basking atop that glorious mountain of satisfaction all us participants have been climbing this month. And what a sight it is from up here! As this month closes, I thought I would give an overview of the goings-on of my 2012…

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Quite a Bit of Ecstasy

It has been a while since I’ve updated on my NaNo progress, hasn’t it? Or written a blog post at all. I guess because I’ve been busy actually doing NaNo. Eheh. But not only that. Lots of awesome things have been going on as of late. Thanksgiving happened and was a very pleasant one. I had a lovely day (and even more lovely food and food…and more food…). There are so many things I’m thankful to God for, it would probably end up being a list adding together longer than the Lord of the Rings book. God is so good!…

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As Happy as a Smiley Face

  Here is a perfect picture of how I felt as of early afternoon of yesterday. Why? BECAUSE I HIT 50K WORDS!!!!!!! I’m just kind of bouncing around with glee. You see, it occurred to me a few days ago that if I kept writing at the rate I was going, I could make it to 50k words on the 10th. Now, if you knew me you’d know I love the number 10. I mean, what’s there not to love? It’s the perfect number. Right? 10 is awesome, there’s just no denying it. So hitting the winning 50k mark on…

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5th Day Updates

The 5th day of NaNoWriMo is drawing to its end. I cannot believe the first week of NaNo is almost over! What have I been doing for these first 5 days of NaNo you ask? Let’s see here… Oh yes! I’ve been doing everything in my power to keep my two main characters from killing each other. That’s right. It seems Eldoren and Riana, my NaNo novel’s main characters, have a great desire for the other to not exist. I’ve endured one fight after the other. I’ve spent hours upon hours listening to Eldoren complain…and complain…and complain. *sigh* I’ve pondered…

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A Little Bit of This, a Dash of That, with a Pinch of Other Stuff

I’ve been in a bit of a blogging rut as of late, which is probably evident in the fact that I haven’t posted in a month and a half. I’ve been suffering from blog post block, which is like writer’s block but with blog post ideas. Add that with a touch (okay, okay, a lot) of laziness, and my blog is off to the land of abandonment. I blame the summer. (Are you saying I should blame my own laziness? Pft. That’s ridiculous.) Upon summer days, comes, what I like to call, the “don’t wanna’s”. I don’t wanna do this.…

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My Idea Dispenser

My little sister’s mind probably looks something like a tornado made of bright rainbows. Her creativity has no bounds. So, often, when I get writer’s block or need ideas or inspiration, I consult Miss Rainbow Mind herself. She’s my own personal idea dispenser. Picture courtesy of meh little sis Thus, when I’ve been having a severe amount of blog post writer’s block but have been desperately wanting to post regularly, who do I go to for ideas? BATMAN! Er…no wait, sorry. My sister, yes. One day we were sitting in the car and I looked around for the button upon…

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My Mom…

Knowing she’s here comforts me. When I’m upset, her wise words are always a salve to my heart. When I’m with her I know I’m protected. I know she’s always here for me. Whenever I feel lonely, I can just remember how much she loves me and the loneliness disperses. Seeing her smile makes me smile. I treasure all the times we are together. I marvel at her patience. I’m in awe at how hard she works for us. Her kindness nearly overwhelms me. I aspire to be like her… ….and then fear I can never live up to being…

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Tucked Under His Wing

In life, there is one thing every person wants. Knowing they are safe. Scared, alone, fearful, worried, frightened—we’ve all experienced these. Thinking we are not safe is a horrible feeling. No matter what we are doing, as long as we know we are safe, it’s easy to push through. We all need that security. And we do always have that security, no matter where we are or what we’re going through. “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 God promises as long as we trust in…

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It’s Alive! …For now.

Wow. What a terrible blogger I am. I haven’t posted anything since Christmas? Shameful, I know. I am alive though! My ideas for posts have just run completely dry lately; but I need to post something thus I’ve decided to update on…stuff. This post is very random, you are warned. First of all, Happy New Year! To me, 2012 is an awesome number. Why? *shrugs* I have no clue. I just like it. I also like new beginnings and the start of a New Year in general. It’s enjoyable having a fresh start and new goals to reach for. As…

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Celebrating the Ultimate Gift

Shopping, wrapping, baking, decorating, getting together with friends, fellowshipping with family—what a busy time this is! And today is the day to celebrate. Yet amongst all the busyness, it is easy to forget what we truly are celebrating for. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Under the trees, various sized boxes wrapped with pretty paper and fancy bows sit awaiting to be opened. Yet nothing compares to the gift our Lord and Savior has given us. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find…

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