I am constantly challenging myself to try new things.
Like oysters (growing to love them since my NYC visit), Pimms (new favourite drink
thanks to Vancouver), I tried bell peppers for the first time the other day
(they will have to be over powered by other foods for me to ever mistakenly eaten
again); those are just a couple examples of new things I have tried recently.
Oysters, surprised me, Pimms not so much and well let’s be honest with each
other, I am never going to want to eat bell peppers.
One of the things I have always wanted to do but I have
never done is write a book. Now, I am convinced it won’t be a best seller. In
fact I have no desire for anyone else to ever read it, I just want to put my
pen to paper (okay my fingers to the keyboard) and hash out a story to its
completion. There is something eerily fascinating about the potential of
creating something that may be bigger than you, something that will outlast you.
That is why I am excited to be taking part in National Novel Writing Month,
NaNoWrMo for short. Every November people take part in scribing around 1,700
words a day and crafting a novel.
Now, I must admit, I am a little behind. I have just hit 6,500 words. By the
end of today to be on par with the program I will need to have around 11,900 words.
My plan is to sit and embrace this snowy weather tonight and hash out some more
of my first novel. Saturday is a big word count push day too, so the push is on
to get back on track and working towards my goal of finishing November 30th!
Current Word Count: 6,500
Words Needed To Finish On Time: 11,900
Difference: -5,400
Looks like I better get at it!
*This is approximate; the
actual word count calendar is below.
We
are seventeen days into National Novel Writing Month and I am still going
strong with my efforts. 
