I know what basic plot I want to go with, but I wish I had time to grow it organically – waiting to get ideas in the shower, etc. This is how I developed my previous plot for a year before I filled in the details with brainstorming. I feel that I should have the plot set by the end of September, but that deadline is rapidly approaching. Even if I have the plot down by November, I highly doubt I’ll be able to find the time to write 50k words that month. :( Gah – no more negative talk! I will finish my plot! I will write 50k words in a month! Also, I WILL publish my current novel!
hairylegs's Life List
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1. understand the universe
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2. paint a masterpiece
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3. travel the world
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4. show my work in a gallery
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5. sleep under the stars
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6. publish my poetry
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7. travel with no destination in mind
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8. go to the symphony and ballet more often
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9. read all of the books on my reading list
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10. eat healthier
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11. Publish my novel.
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12. Have a few moles removed.
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13. Get an agent.
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14. go camping
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15. make a lulu book for myself
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16. make a winamp skin
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17. Decorate a cake with fondant (whim)
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18. get a graphic design job
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19. Write 50,000 words for NaNoWriMo
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How I did it: I sort of realized recently that I only have occasional zits, instead of constant clusters. A lot of the time I don't have any zits present, now. I /have/ been using zit cream more regularly for the last year or so, but I'm not sure that's it. It is likely that I'm hitting that age where they tend to go away. Read how I did it…
I should do this for some special occasion, not just randomly. Hum… but when? My little brother’s birthday is in November – he’s turning 18… that’s probably the best bet! Will have to remember to coordinate with my family so that there aren’t double cakes. Also, my little sister is a far better cook than I am, so I should convince her to do it with me.
I’m going to make an appointment tomorrow for the last of the moles I don’t like. This time, with a dermatologist, instead of my doctor (the one that she cut off grew back, albeit flatter). I’d like to have this goal over and done with within a month or two!
