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I bought Chris Baty’s “No Plot? No Problem!” last summer, and I read it cover to cover yesterday. I am pumped. I finally found a good reason to get myself an ipod (my first mp3 player, don’t laugh) and I’m going to go out and get myself a funny “leave me alone, I’m going to be a novelist” hat. I found a friend to do it with, too! I am afraid, but psyched, for November to arrive.

Now I just need to figure out a main character and some interesting plot ideas to keep me moving…

I’ve been dreaming of my own house and the canvasses I’d put up and the art I’d buy to decorate, but I didn’t realize that I actually have my own art up on the walls right now… and Right Now actually counts! I don’t need canvasses to show that I’m proud of my work and it’s valid expression of my inner being… the watercolours using kids’ paints that I’ve put up are already art. I just have to keep doing it. huh!

yesterday I signed up for a tryout for competitive mooting (like a fake trial/appeal). I worked on it all night, got four hours’ sleep and performed with gusto just now. I feel great – the adrenaline is pumping! I risked mild embarassment and gave up slacking off for one night. I think this may be part of what they call Feeling Alive!