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April 22, 2013 / Alysia / 2 Comments

The Friday Sniffles

April 19, 2013 / Alysia / 11 Comments

I love being outside. I love hanging out in my back yard. Who could blame me when this is what I find each morning in the spring and summer? No I don’t do the work, I just get to enjoy it. I had high hopes of doing some truly inspired writing out there.

That’s when it hit me; the sore throat, the watery eyes, the constant sneezing, allergies.

Things I currently hate- Pollen.

So things I have done this week; started a new job and nothing else. Not much writing and I certainly haven’t hit the gym because I have been just above zombie status. Curse you Pollen!

Now armed with the proper medication I want to have a writing spree this weekend.

Happy Friday and Happy Writing Everyone!

Current Camp NaNoWriMo word count: 29,149

Word Count

April 16, 2013 / Alysia / 13 Comments

I fell behind but something exciting happened… I caught up.

Half way through the month and I am sitting at 25,015 words

Oh yeah!!!

I am feeling good, I feel like I know where the story is heading even though I know better than to assume that it will go the way I plan.

Hope everyone else is having a good month with their goals as well.

Happy Writing!

Friday Breezes

April 5, 2013 / Alysia / 5 Comments

When it all seems too much.

When you feel like giving up.

Think about why you started in the first place,

Or the wonderful places it could take you.

One day I will be laying in that hammock soaking up the rays and enjoying a crisp Mai Tai.

Where will you bask in your success?

Happy writing!!! (I am now at 8,000 words, such a slacker)

Happy Friday!!!

Thursday Update

April 4, 2013 / Alysia / 4 Comments

Thursday is generally my day off to recharge and relax for the next couple of days ahead. After next week that will be no more, so I am going to take complete advantage of this one.

I just wanted to do a brief post today mostly thanking all of my followers. I have nearly 1,100 people following this blog now and to me that is both amazing and humbling. Thank you so much for your support, comments and likes. 🙂 I also wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the numerous awards many different people have taken time out to nominate me for; I see them and trust me they are greatly appreciated.

Lastly, because I need accountability everywhere I am going to share my current Camp Nanowrimo Stats.

I am going for the full 50,00 words in the month of April, after a full two days of writing I stand at 5,828 words. Not a bad start and I am hoping to get greedy and double it this afternoon. I think the best news of all is that I have started to fall in love a bit with my main character John, it shall be a brief 50,000 word love affair but I will give it my all.

Happy Writing Everyone!

Spring Sunrise

March 30, 2013March 30, 2013 / Alysia / 7 Comments

What was once dormant,

Below the surface,

Awakens for warmth.

Cool mornings now,

Lead to sun-filled days.

The bleak has been

Replaced with the beautiful.

The barren replaced

With the plentiful.

New opportunity.

New chances.

Optimism of what’s to

come.

Surrounds you.

Engulfs you.

Don’t be foolish,

Spring into your moment.

Friday Doodling

March 29, 2013 / Alysia / 4 Comments

I know this isn’t practical and really doesn’t make any sense at all but that is why I have to have it! I don’t know if I would start with a white book shelf, I am more likely to use light blue. I would have various colors of sharpies readily available and anytime someone wanted to borrow a book I would have them leave a note upon returning it, or maybe as a check out routine. I could also see myself jotting down a few notes about my favorite books. It is a big bookshelf of creativity. It’s more than just books and writing; it is a collaboration of them, right in front of you.

Hey, I might even be able to keep my books organized that way….. haha who are kidding my books will never be organized, just the way I like it.

Happy Friday Everyone!