Welcome
to Week 4 of Ready. Set. Write. Simple
is the name of the game.
How I did
on last weeks goals: Well I missed last week given I was sleeping most of
the day after returning from UtopYA super late/early. But the last goals I had went pretty
good. I had a blast at UtopYA and did
learn a ton, made tons of new contacts and friends, and had such an amazing
time I can't even put into words. I know
some of you asked for details, to keep this short I made a brief post about it
and filled it with tons of pictures and a swag giveaway open until Tuesday which you can see here! I also haven't posted the lip sync videos anywhere
but Facebook due to my lack of knowledge on uploading them and Blogger saying
they are too large.
I did not post a chapter in my Fanfic as I was so
busy having fun there and honestly being home has just zapped me. Apparently being out there and open when
you're normally more of an introvert takes a lot out of you. I did get about halfway through the chapter I
want to post and I have the rest plotted out just have to get it rolling again.
I didn't work on my WIP at all thought. But at UtopYA several people gave me an idea
for another story and I have been writing down ideas and notes for that so I'll
count it as a half win.
I also technically did my posts/reviews but it was
also an extra week in there so I feel there should have been more but the
signal in Nashville was kinda crappy for everyone so I honestly didn't even
take my computer out of its case. I was
in my room to drop off books/swag, refuel, shower/change, and SLEEP.
My goals for
this week:
·
Work on a new short story that came to me Sunday
and see if it could develop into more than a short story as I'm kind of unsure
just yet but I don't want to lose it.
·
Finish and post the new chapter in my Fanfic
that I didn't do.
·
Again: Write at least one scene on my original
WIP story so I don't lose momentum.
·
Finish the 2 books I'm reading along with a
friend this week (The Darkest Minds
& Shadow & Bone) as well as
at least one of my TBR books I got at UtopYA.
·
Make a schedule for some upcoming events I want
to host on my blog and do at least 2 reviews!
A favorite line from my story OR one word/phrase that sums up what I
wrote/revised: What I have currently
is just notes for a new story but the idea/project others mentioned was
something I thought about previously. A
collection of short stories about the crazy and insane time as a 911 dispatcher
for a small southern county. Thoughts?
The biggest
challenge I face this week: Coming
back from vacation and trying to readjust my schedule. Also remembering all my work passwords
(seriously I have like 8 different ones that have to be changed at different
time frames which make it hard enough to remember on a good day let alone after
a week of no use).
Something I
love about my WIP: That I have all
these new ideas running through my head and so much determination to FINISH
them.
That’s it for this week.
I hear you on the password struggle. I have six or so different ones and if I don't use a certain account for a while, I am in trouble! And yay for all the ideas and all the determination! Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteIt's insane! I have a ton of personal passwords for my different accounts and I try to be good about changing them and not using the same ones and jazz but then work with its passwords changing every 28/42/72/90 days and a couple that don't have a pattern on changing is insane. How are sane people supposed to stay sane and remember everything?
DeleteI can only imagine what kind of stories you have from being a 911 dispatcher.
ReplyDeleteYou have no idea people are crazy. Hopefully if it turns out well everyone will know though :)
DeleteNew ideas are the best! It's awesome that you're so excited about them and determined to see them through. Hope this is a productive week for you, Eve! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks I hope to start strong tonight at work.
DeleteThe 911 dispatcher book sounds like a great idea, particularly considering all the folks who misuse 911 and call about ridiculous stuff like not getting pickles on their hamburger.
ReplyDeleteYes it was about 85-90% crazy are you kidding me stuff and only 10-15% legit calls.
DeleteOh, passwords. Between home and the day job, I have lost count on how many I have. Good luck on getting back on track from vacation. It's always a difficult transition for me.
ReplyDeleteIt's a struggle normally day back from vacation when you haven't thought about them in over a week...it took a while to get logged in!
DeleteI bet. I was away from work for about 5 days once and I actually forgot where I left the list too.
DeleteWell it's good you had a list unlike myself who just thinks I'll figure them out...this method needs some improvement.
DeleteSounds like you had a blast at UtopYA! I think networking with others from the writing community is so important and definitely warrants a week off from RSW. Glad to hear you came back brimming with new ideas. If only there was more time to work on them, right? Good luck with your latest goals! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun! I just got home in the AM Monday and then after getting a couple necessary things out I passed slap out and didn't do anything but watch some TV all day and more sleeping!
DeleteAuuggg... password changing. A never ending battle here. LOL.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck on your goals this week, it's never fun to leave a vacation and dive back into work.
It was and I don't think anyone likes returning from vacation. If only we could win the lotto on vacation right!
DeleteIt is tough being "on" all the time, especially for us introverts. Glad you had a great time at UtopYA, going to check out your other post now. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I didn't even feel like anything at all but once I was alone in the room or even with my roomie I just became exhausted and I didn't know why at first until I heard others talk about the same thing.
DeleteThe 911 dispatcher idea is fantastic! Would be incredibly unique and realistic since u r experiencing it first hand.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on this week's goals! I know you can do it.
Thanks! I had thought about it before when I worked at a call center between dispatching positions and everyone used to ask about it and loved to sit by and hear the stories but thinking of writing them seemed silly but now feels right. I just have to find the right way to tell them (order/format/etc)
DeleteI would love to read shorts about a 911 dispatcher. I think that's genius. Also. UtopYA sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteSo happy everyone seems to like the idea. Makes me that much more excited about it.
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