Guess what? I decided to take the plunge this year & attempt NaNoWriMo. I have so many ideas floating around in my head, I’m going to try to get them down somewhere to see if I can make sense of them or even if they would make a good story. I have been flirting with one main theme for quite a while & I think through some of the details almost every night as I’m trying to fall asleep. Because I have nothing written down anywhere I think I am spending way too much time on the same thing over & over, so I want to try to flesh it out more by putting down what I know for sure at this point.
Of course, this means I won’t have as much time to spend reading blogs as I do now & it makes me very sad. I enjoy reading about everyone’s exploits so much, it’s the best part of my day! I am going to try scheduling my Tickle Me Tuesday posts & we’ll have to see what happens with Life with Kelvin (right now he’s driving me crazy because I told him I need to get some work done today, but he doesn’t consider blogging work so he’s laughing at me). If he doesn’t find a job soon, I think I’ll quietly go crazy. He’s unloading the dishwasher as I write this, banging pots around & cursing under his breath, not realizing this is disturbing to me. I guess I should be grateful he’s unloading the dishwasher!
I have another task to take care of before I sequester myself away for a month – Princess Rosebud of http://enchantedseashells.com/2013/10/28/a-sure-fire-cure-for-the-unfreshly-pressed-blues-2/ has kindly bestowed the You Are a Winner badge on me to remind me, even though WordPress doesn’t think I’m Freshly Pressed worthy, there are other bloggers out there who think I’m pretty good. You can see the badge on the right side of my page. Thankfully this is one of those badges where you don’t have to do anything – you can accept it or not, pass it on or not & there are no rules! But I would like to pass it on to a few of my buddies to let them know I am thinking of them:
Archon’s Den http://archonsden.wordpress.com/2013/10/30/the-cats-that-own-us-part-4/
Becoming Cliche http://becomingcliche.wordpress.com/2013/10/30/nearly-wordless-wednesday-best-friend-and-a-giveaway-is-coming/
Beth Ann Chiles at It’s Just Life http://bethannchiles.com/2013/10/31/chrisisms-are-back/
Joe at London Survival http://london-survival.com/
Now, I have tried to pick friends who I know have not been freshly pressed, so if your name isn’t here it’s because I thought you were Freshly Pressed already. Otherwise I would have also mentioned:
Edward Hotspur http://edwardhotspur.wordpress.com/2013/10/30/nothing-never-mind/
Life in the Boomer Lane http://lifeintheboomerlane.com/2013/10/30/an-open-letter-to-kanye-west-on-the-day-before-valentines-day/
Linda Vernon http://lindavernon.wordpress.com/2013/10/31/slightly-creepy-seventies-halloween-post/
Making My Mark http://tbmarkinson.wordpress.com/2013/10/31/i-made-a-goodreads-list/
Mark My Words http://markmywordssite.com/2013/10/29/moscow-mules-mollys-house-more-mile-high-memories/
Photos from the Loony Bin http://photosfromtheloonybin.wordpress.com/2013/10/29/winning-the-battle/
Pouring My Art Out http://pouringmyartout.wordpress.com/2013/10/31/everybody-calm-down-i-am-not-really-planning-on-taking-over-the-world/
Rarasaur http://rarasaur.wordpress.com/2013/10/31/manifesting-realities/
The Fur Files http://thefurfiles.com/2013/10/30/the-system-of-love-lust-romance-and-attachment/
So now, maybe you can see, why I spend so much time reading blogs instead of writing. Anyway, for November it’s going to change. I hope I can do the whole NaNoWriMo challenge, so if you don’t see me around your blog as much – it’s not because I don’t care about you – it’s because I care about me & my writing a little more (for the time being). I will try to get caught up as soon as I can. In the meantime I hope you will wish me luck!
Archon's Den
Nov 01, 2013 @ 02:06:18
Thanx for yet another pat on my widdle head. I’ll stop by again tomorrow to clone a copy of the award. It’s a good thing that this one doesn’t involve more rules. I’ve already written so much about myself that I might have been forced to post a video of me tap-dancing. That might shut the pub early, unless you could get Hotspur to dance naked on the bar. 😉
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benzeknees
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:20:01
Actually it’s Guapola who does the naked bar top dancing. I’m in for that, but we’ll have to wait until he gets back from the Caribbean.
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TBM
Nov 01, 2013 @ 03:31:23
Oh I wish you luck with your writing. I seem to always be in the middle of editing when it’s NANO month and miss it each time. Happy writing and thanks so much for the mention. Will see you in December 😉
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benzeknees
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:20:35
Thanks for the good wishes!
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Elyse
Nov 01, 2013 @ 03:41:28
Good luck, Benze! You can do it, and I can’t wait to read it!
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benzeknees
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:20:56
Thanks for the encouragement Elyse!
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Elyse
Nov 01, 2013 @ 18:07:14
Actually, it’s more than that,benze. I JOINED YOU. Shit.
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benzeknees
Nov 01, 2013 @ 18:26:52
Oh, I’m so glad Elyse – we can support each other!
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Elyse
Nov 01, 2013 @ 18:32:31
I don’t know about you, but I’m already ready to quit! I did it to give myself a kickstart because I haven’t been writing. Now I want to give myself a kick in the pants!
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benzeknees
Nov 02, 2013 @ 11:20:13
I had a rough day yesterday too, so don’t give up yet! I only got about 500 words done so I have a lot of catching up to do. Keep it up Elyse – just do stream of consciousness writing if you have to & then edit it into something.
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Elyse
Nov 02, 2013 @ 11:58:33
Thanks, Benze. Yes, I followed your advice — even before I got it. As of right now I’m up to 2362 words, which is better (I got 800 yesterday before giving up).
It’s not good writing, but it is words on paper. There will be a lot of editing involved.
If we can figure out how to do it, want to be NaNoWriMo buddies?
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benzeknees
Nov 03, 2013 @ 15:51:41
Definitely, I’m in about the same boat. Similar word count, similar feeling about what I’ve written. No writing so far today because I woke up with a migraine. Feeling a little better now so I might try to write some later tonight. You’re welcome to contact me by email anytime. I think you can get it if you click on my avatar?
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the curtain raiser
Nov 01, 2013 @ 03:51:50
Good luck. Hope you enjoy the experience.
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benzeknees
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:59:18
Thank you very much! Are you participating?
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the curtain raiser
Nov 02, 2013 @ 04:20:45
Not this year, I have decided to do NaBloPoMo, which is the blog equivalent. 30 posts in 30 days during November. That’s enough challenge for me.
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benzeknees
Nov 02, 2013 @ 11:21:18
I did the A to Z Challenge in April – it was a fun experience. Considering the rough day I had yesterday, maybe I should have done the daily challenge too.
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Carrie Rubin
Nov 01, 2013 @ 04:12:15
Good luck! It’s great that you’re going for it. Tell Kelvin to keep it down–there’s an artist at work. 🙂
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benzeknees
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:21:23
May I tell him you said so? 🙂
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Carrie Rubin
Nov 01, 2013 @ 18:26:32
Absolutely. But don’t use names… 😉
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photosfromtheloonybin
Nov 01, 2013 @ 05:03:20
I admire people who participate in NaNoWriMo – it takes a lot of dedication, and I can’t wait to see what you come up with! Thanks so much for the shout out too. I have never been Freshly Pressed, but now I feel really special because of you :).
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benzeknees
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:21:57
Oh I’m glad Cindy, you are indeed very special!
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photosfromtheloonybin
Nov 01, 2013 @ 20:24:23
🙂
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Linda Vernon
Nov 01, 2013 @ 08:41:53
Benze! Thank you so much for thinking of me! I have never been Freshly Pressed but your validation makes me feel much better about it and the badges are cuter anyway! Ha ha!! And good for you for participating in NaNoWriMo!! A lot of magic happens in November. This may be the start of something big!! So get Kelvin to keep unloading the dishwasher while you write write write!!! Have fun and best of luck! 😀
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benzeknees
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:23:05
I’m already struggling because I’ve had a bad day today, only wrote about 500 words. But I’ll have to try to make it up tomorrow.
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Linda Vernon
Nov 01, 2013 @ 21:02:53
I tried doing it last year. I should start back up where I left off. I wonder if I could do that. I remember I was up to 8,000 some words. it’s quite a challenge though. But hey, 500 words is more than you had at the beginning of the day so it’s all good!! 😀
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benzeknees
Nov 02, 2013 @ 11:22:22
Go for it Linda – I think you would be OK with working on your 8000 word work again.
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Linda Vernon
Nov 02, 2013 @ 13:31:23
Hey why not right? Or should I say why not write? Maybe I’ll start on it tonite. I have nothing to lose and everything to gain. 😀 Thanks for the inspiration! 😀
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benzeknees
Nov 03, 2013 @ 15:53:04
So welcome!
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Beth Ann
Nov 01, 2013 @ 09:29:17
You rock! I am going to do the NaBloPoMo this year. i said it and put the badge on my blog so that means I am doing it. It’s a start, right. Good for you !!! I can’ wait to see what you come up with. Hugs and love. Will miss seeing your comments as you focus on your writing but totally understand!!!
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benzeknees
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:23:44
Good for you too Beth Ann! Good luck with your project too!
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Beth Ann
Nov 02, 2013 @ 06:54:50
Thanks!
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Ron
Nov 01, 2013 @ 09:55:06
Kudos to you for participating in the NaNoWriMo this month! I’ve known a few other bloggers who participated over the years and yes, it’s a challenge, but one I think is worth it because it can really spark creativity to make yourself write everyday.
You GO, Benze!
And congrats on your award! 🙂
Have a super weekend!
X
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benzeknees
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:25:04
Ron, please take the Winner badge for yourself too! You are a fairly new follower for me so I don’t seem to know so much about you. Have you been Freshly Pressed?
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pouringmyartout
Nov 01, 2013 @ 10:31:47
I am thinking of doing the Nano thing…
and thanks for the award… I can only say that I totally deserve it… but I will not forget all the little people…
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benzeknees
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:25:26
Just see you don’t!
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pouringmyartout
Nov 01, 2013 @ 16:29:13
How can I see that I don’t if I don’t???
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benzeknees
Nov 01, 2013 @ 18:28:16
Just don’t! Whether you can see or not!
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pouringmyartout
Nov 01, 2013 @ 19:46:19
okay
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writerwannabe763
Nov 01, 2013 @ 21:26:12
I hope you’re able to gather all those thoughts that have been keeping you awake… and get them down on paper… I’m sure you will… Diane
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benzeknees
Nov 02, 2013 @ 11:23:10
Thanks Diane!
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The Laughing Housewife
Nov 02, 2013 @ 03:09:01
Good luck with Nano! It’s a great way to get writing.
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benzeknees
Nov 02, 2013 @ 11:23:40
Thanks Linda!
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Life With The Top Down
Nov 03, 2013 @ 04:56:37
All the best to you!
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Howard Fearon
Feb 06, 2014 @ 04:23:32
I believe you have mentioned some very interesting details, regards for the post.
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