creator, editor, story tender
Hullo Sweeties
It’s official – I survived another 3-day Novel Contest.
The journey through this session was unique – as they all are. It was fun, but not as much MAD fun as I have had in years past.
This year I was very… focused on finding my way into the world of The Fifth. It’s fascinating to be able to almost see something so clearly and yet have things feel… hazy at the same time.
The siren song of this world and this new set of characters will draw me back. I know this. And I am glad.
The week was spent in… recovery mode … and I have to admit… the recovery goes on. This one really knocked me for a loop. Physically.
On Tuesday, the Raggedy Man and I made it into town (as you can see over HERE) and I mailed in my submission. We had a few celebratory pints down at the Legion, got a tasty tasty burger and fries from the Chip Stand and I was home and IN BED by 6:30pm.
Wednesday saw another trip to town … family business. I was home by 2:30 and wrapped up in a blanket in a chair outside, reading and dozing until around… 7 when I WENT TO BED.
Thursday was a bit better, energy wise. As was today. But I gotta say … whew.
I keep aiming to shake off the sleepy dozey desire to just read and watch boob tube and… get the ole brain in gear thinking of … what will be my next focus, writing wise. I keep aiming but as of… right now… I am just looking over there at that fire burning in the stove and thinking… maybe a cup of tea and read…. yeah that’s what I REALLY want to do.
Truth.
But… a few things that MOOST be done before I can curl back up… And so…
Let us CHICKEN…
…and…
Sticking. As it Sticking with it.
Word by word by word… I made it through the contest. It helped to go onto the ChatZone and get backup while cheering others on. I can’t thank my pals over there enough for their company through the hours.
Remembering. And looking back.
Peeked back a few times at the work journals/notes I kept during previous 3DN contests. Helped a lot to read what I felt WHEN during the other years.
What I Might Do Next Time:
I might get together a little tome on my true way through the 3 Day – just for myself and slip it into the Book of Me. Reminders of what has happened in years past… especially the lulls… doubts… and freak-outs and how I got past them.
Because – oh yes – I WILL do this crazy thing again. As long as they run this contest, I believe that I will be holed up somewhere, scribbling madly and grinning like a wild child.
“You’re all right, Kid.”
(I have this on good authority)
Next Week’s Playful INTENTION…
Ease on down….Ease on down the road…
Yeah. That’s the ticket.
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Okay… That’s it for me. The kettle is boiling…my book awaits
Wishing you a wonderful restful weekend.
go easy ~p
In homage to Havi’s Friday Chickens over on the The Fluent Self — This is the place I review my week – in an attempt to track some things – like progress on my novel and… living intentionally. I shake out my week and lay it out. Let the hard burn off and the good sink in. Call it an experiment in paying attention.
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