This morning, our regular Tim Horton’s cashier served us. She smiled at me today.

I hope she has a good day today.

I have to admit that NNWM is not going the way that I planned. I thought for sure that I would have allot more time to write, but as it turns out November is a busy month. Not only am I trying to write a novel in a month, I’m visiting friends that I haven’t seen in a while, trying to finish a book for book club before the end of the month and trying to knit Christmas gifts. I can’t even remember the last time I knit.

Today at lunch, I’m meeting a few ladies to get my knit on. Hopefully, I can at least finish one of my christmas scarves. Cross my fingers.

My biggest struggle with this NNWM project, is trying to figure out what will happen once I’m done writing the novel. Do I just delete the whole thing? Go ahead and try and publish it? Do I make posts about it on my blog? Start a new blog? I can’t seem to wrap my head around it. What’s the point of me writing this?

So basically what I’m saying, is that I’m not sure if I’m going to make it. I’ll try and give it another big go on Wednesday. I have it off. If I can reach 25,000 words. I’ll continue on, but otherwise, I think this is it.

 

It’s about 11:13pm on Saturday night and I’m at home. I wish I was out at the bar, but I’m trying stay home and save some cash. So, I let the lovely gentlemen* leave my house in a drunken slur, have fun tonight.

While the boys are away, J. will play. For the past two hours, I’ve been working hard on my novel for the National Novel Writing Month. Things are going allot smoother. I think I might be okay. I’m up to about 4,500 words. As I mentioned earlier this week, I’m writing a novel about me opening up my childhood diary. So far, it’s been pretty fun and surprising. I’ve also been able to get angry and sad at my younger self. I’ve found one post that was particularly heart breaking for me. I wish I could hug my 13 year old self.

While writing this book, there are a few things, that I know now and wish I knew then. It’s incredible. Simple things that you learn with age I guess.

I’m really happy to see that my relationship with my brother is very good when I’m 13. I’m happy to see that I really enjoy spending time with him and that he’s friends are really nice.

This project is becoming a bit of an eye opener for me. I’m going to keep going with this, until I reach my goal. Hopefully I can keep up this momentum.

How’s your novel going?

* My gentlemen, I mean A. complete with handle bar mustache, F. and A. Have fun les Boys.

I know that I’ve said this saying a few times… When it rains, It pours.

The past three weeks have been just terrible (with the exception of Vegas of course). Things have been going wrong left and right. Forgetting my money, my keys, my package. Parking situation at home and work not going well. I cut my finger pretty bad on a food processor. I’ve been over tired lately. Unmotivated. I spilled chilli all over the kitchen floor. Bottom line: I’ve just been darn unlucky lately.

What gives? Is there something in the air that I don’t know about? Luckily, I know that this is only temporary and nothing that a good night’s sleep can’t fix.. except than I haven’t had a good night’s sleep in a while now.

I’m so happy it’s Friday. I just need to rest and relax. Hopefully this bad luck will go away soon.

It’s NNWM and I am trying participate this year. Last night, I gave it my first big go. So far so good, I’ve written about 1,300 words.

I think what my issue is, is that I can’t decide if I want to continue writing my novel. The subject is very personal and I’m not sure if I’m ready to dig deep into my past to bring it all back up.

For my novel, I am writing about opening my diary from 10 years ago. So far, it’s been a good experience, laughing about my crush on Johnathan Taylor Thomas, but what if it gets to embarrasing or more serious? I can’t remember what I wrote 10 years ago. I’m nervous.

This morning I woke up confused, trying to decide if I was going to stop this project or not. I could easily throw out my diary and never look at it again, or I could continue on and maybe learn something about myself.

This project isn’t for anyone but me. I am the only person reading or writing this book. I don’t know what to do. 

I think I’m going to give it a week. I’ll decide if I’ll throw this book into my trash bin or keep going…

Are you struggling with these sorts of issues as well?

Hello Hello, I’m back!

Vegas was so much fun. I’m still exhausted from my trip. We did so much while we were away. We played the slots, got free drinks, visited Freemont Street, did the NYNY rollercoaster, went inside the Wynn and so much more.

There are a few lessons that we learned along the way, here are a few:

• Nudie pens are so cool.
• Don’t talk to anyone on the street. They are all scammers.
• Take the time the watch the Bellagio fountains. So beautiful.
• If you’re planning on renting a car when you’re in Vegas, do it in advance.
• Pick a hotel that is right for you. We had Planet Hollywood, it was perfect for our generation.
• Wait for prices to go down before you book. They will go down.
• Take advantage of the monorail, your feet will thank you.
• Do not wear heels.
• Limo’s are an excellent mode of transportation.
• You can BYOB everywhere in Vegas. Just bring a flask.
• Vegas is warm. Ottawa is cold.
• Spend time by the pool during the day.

I honestly can’t wait to go back. I’m going to wait for the prices to go down, but I would really like to try and plan another trip to Vegas. Maybe the Easter weekend in April? Hmmm..

If you’ve been to Vegas, what is your favorite thing to do there?

We’re back from out trip to Las Vegas. We had such a great time.

We saw lots of great things, but I’ll have to go into detail about it later. For now, I’m tired and trying to catch up.

Be back soon..

 

p.s. I didn’t forget about National Novel Month. I plan on starting my project tonight!

Yea! One more sleep! I can’t wait.

Tonight, we have to finish packing, clean up our place, finish getting it ready for our house sitters and go to the Elmdale Tavern for a pre-vegas drink (and to see Hella Stella of course!).

We were talking to the other couple that we are going to Vegas with and it looks like we might be taking a limo with a champagne extra to our hotel from the airport… I see what type of trip this is going to be.

Maybe this trip will make a good candidate for my National Novel Month project. We’ll have to wait and see.

I hope today goes by fast.

 

 

Here is a little sneak peek at my Halloween costume. Like my glasses?

A. tried on his full costume last night and he looks amazing! He’s going to be a great date.

What are you going to be for Halloween?