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Kell - 2003-11-07 17:17:59
About NaNo. Yeah, folks seem to be taking it several ways (I'm sure the folks running the thing have seem 'em all before.) Some are cranking out wordage in the 15K range already, some folk haven't started yet and are beating on themselves for it, some of us are pretty much hitting the 1600 words/day range a la le tortoise, and some folks have quietly slipped away like the incredible disappearing students the second week of class.
It's all cool, of course, I think one of the beauties of NaNoWriMo is getting the chance to have a face-to-face conversation with oneself about the whole writing deal without taking any big risks. Do I really want to do this? This way? What about...? So far, right now, I'm thriving on a) daily deadlines/word counts, and b) almost no outline. I'm not surprised by a, but I am by b. Go figure. I'm sure there are some people out there who, every year, write all 50K in three days and just love it.
That said, let's also say that the only thing you gotta do is what you think/feel/know you gotta/wanna do.
Hm. [OK, now imagine Joe or Steve from Blue's Clues chant-singing this: "The ONly THING you GOTta DO is what you THINK/feel/KNOW you GOTta/wanna DO."] [I watch way too much kids' television.]
Meanwhile, I hereby send you a bowl (or two ;-) of homemade vegetable cybersoup, and a big hunk of 47-grain brown bread to go with it. Maybe some apple cider, too, or perhaps a nice glass of red.
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BrianO - 2003-11-08 12:44:32
Kell's right, some people are zipping through their word counts by now and others haven't started at all. Some will finish and some won't. And it really doesn't matter, because it's only there to help you. The deadline helps me work, gets me writing regularly. But I'm sure there are plenty of people who can't stand the deadline pressure.
Where are you at Kell? I'm on track at 12,000 (although I should be writing right now.)
Aimee, I hope you get over the depression. Maybe the Artist's Way would be good if it makes you happy. Good luck.
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your best friend in the world, no it ain't Keith dammit! - 2003-11-08 17:26:11
Aim-
I know exactly what you're saying. I went out and bought a positive enrgy candle and I've been making myself meditate with it nightly and focusing on the positive. Also, maybe not the best suggestion but - maybe when you're not with Ben you need to reestablish what things make you happy and fucking do them. I went through this very badly when Jeff and I hooked up. While we didn't see each other as frequently as you and Ben do, whenever I wasn't with him I ofund myself searching for something ANYTHING that didn't feel like crapp. So I made myself absorb myself into things I dug again. Painting, drawing, shitty movies, and I did them even when I didn't want to. Now I feel somewhat normal again. Also, lighting helps. Darkness makes it worse sometimes. Is any of that useful? This is all stream of consciousness as I should be leaving for work right now.
Love,
Jillian
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Kell - 2003-11-08 19:15:22
Re. NaNo. At the moment, I've off track by about 5,000 words (8,885 versus today's goal of 13 to 16K). I did my Harry Potter baking this afternoon (pumpkin pasties -- they're nummy, but next time I'm draining the pumpkin first.) And I have to go be a social butterfly in Hogwart's faculty costume in about an hour. I'm not panicking yet, but I am mentally prepping myself to haul wordage this evening and tomorrow. And, I have next Tuesday off, which will help. Interesting, this month-long goal business. It's far enough away that one does need to focus, but close enough to be psychological reinforcement. Hm.
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brian#1 - 2003-11-10 15:22:14
hey, aims...
sleep! it's critical. when i go through periods of sleep deprivation, the results can be disastrous. my father told me to buy some tylenol PM, and set a few nights in a row where i pop them at 9 and go to sleep. i did it one night, and the benefits were tremendous...of course, then i stayed out all night the following night and, well, i was back where i started...but you MUST MUST MUST give yourself time to rest...it's imperative, okay? i'm serious...especially if it's affecting you psychologically. nothing like some good sleep to help you...oh, i also have started taking a tryptamine derivative that i bought at the pharmacy that is supposed to help lift mental states...anyway, let me know if you're interested...
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