I thought I would take a look at that crazy to-do list to see how I've done - and how much I still have left to complete before November 1st.
1. Finish my draft of WAITING FOR THE SUN. I'm so close. I'll need a
break from it before I start revisions, so it's perfect timing. (Really close!)
2. Read RUBY RED again before SAPPHIRE BLUE is released next week. (Easy)
People - have you seen this yet? Makes me want to learn German and plan a road trip:
3. Read SAPPHIRE BLUE. (I pre-ordered it for the nook and read it IMMEDIATELY. And will probably read it again tonight. Check back tomorrow for a total gush-fest about this book.)
4. Address several "problem areas" in my home. Clutter equals
creativity, in my humble opinion, but it stresses my husband out a bit.
So I thought I'd eliminate some of the clutter before November. I
didn't think it would be possible to de-prioritize housework any more
than I already do, but guess what? I was wrong. My family will be
lucky to have clean clothes next month. (Ummm, not doing so well here)
5. MNYA Writers meet on Saturday morning and I've got two manuscripts to critique before then. (Great meeting!)
6. Lots of family stuff -- it's almost Halloween, after all. Toad
wanted to have a fall carnival in the neighborhood, but rather than put
on our own, we partnered with my friend and photographer, Maris Ehlers,
for her Goblins for Groceries event at her studio on Saturday. Sunday
is a birthday party and Trunk-n-Treat at church, plus football, of
course.
Goblins for Groceries, a Halloween-themed b-day party at Pump It Up, and Trunk-n-Treat all went well - the weekend was chock full of driving and events. My niece Emily, a college freshman, joined us for the festivities. I will say that I'm a little Halloweened out - but I still need to get costumes and goodie bags ready for Birdy's school party and then there's that whole trick-or-treating thing, too.
I still have a day and some change to do a bit more de-cluttering and finish up WFTS. Through it all I've been jotting down ideas for my NaNo project. Have I mentioned how EXCITED I am for this?
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| "Gabriella" and Emily |
What are you excited for this week?
