The Big 40

Book Update: 79.7K
Goal: 80 to 85K, almost there!
Deadline: Ok, now I can really say next week, for sure.
Current Reads: 45 Master Characters by Victoria Lynn Schmidt/Fame by Karen Kingsbury

Yes, I'm still reading the same two books. Fighting with a couple scenes consumed a lot of my reading time this week. But, as you can see, the numbers show I'm almost done! Woohooo! I've added 2k since my last post, so that buys me some consideration, right? If you disagree, kindly keep your comments to yourself. LOL! Just kidding.

Anyway, I've realized the last few days that I'm not as cool about turning 40 as I thought. And I think it has a lot to do with expectations. I'm not going to go into detail but I think you can follow where I'm headed with this.

Sometimes we have expectations of ourselves at certain stages, what we'll be doing, what we'll look like, or what we'll have accomplished or even overcome. Seems like expectations really gum up the works though when they aren't met.

We mope and mourn over the loss (or should I say failure?), then create a whole new set of expectations. Do we never learn?

I loved turning 30. I was just so relieved to be free of the crap of the twenties. Little did I know the thirties had their own crap. I think the key here it to just enjoy whatever stage we're at. Hmmm, why does this sound familiar?

Paul said he'd known all ranges of wealth and poverty and had learned to be content in every state. I always thought of that as a materialistic reference, but I now see we can be in "wealth" or "poverty" in our attitude. I suspose that means my attitude has been a state of poverty the last couple days. Time for a reality check.

Sunday I turn 40. Tomorrow night I'm going to celebrate with my friends and family as I prepare to turn the decade clock. I will stop looking at it as the end of opportunities and see it as the beginning of a whole new chapter in my life. I'm ready to let go of what could have been and move on to what can be. Only this time, I'll leave the expectations behind.

Short but Sweet and a Thousand Words Down

Book Update: 77.8K
Goal: 80 to 85K, still!
Deadline: Oh, I'm so close! Next week for sure.
Current Reads: 45 Master Characters by Victoria Lynn Schmidt/Fame by Karen Kingsbury

I'm only on page twelve of 45 Master Characters. This book is awesome! I've already got two pages of notes for the protagonist for my next book. Can't wait to start on this new book. I love the idea. Stay tuned for that one.

I actually managed a thousand words today despite a run to Target and constant interruptions. Tomorrow will most likely be a bust between church, children's choir, adult choir, and a trip to Michaels for a school project. Oh, what joy. Story land will jsut have to wait.

Have a blessed Sunday!

Laughter and Tears All in Two Minutes

Book Update: 76.8K
Goal: 80 to 85K
Deadline: Umm, sometime soon? LOL!
Current Reads: 45 Master Characters by Victoria Lynn Schmidt/Fame by Karen Kingsbury

Ok, ok. I know it's small, but considering I was gone all day, 500 words isn't too bad. I'll get moving more tomorrow.

Something's afoot. I can feel it. Not sure what's up, but something feels off kilter. Don't know what the big guy upstairs is up to, but I sure am glad He's in charge.

Oh, got several cool birthday presents today. Pampered by a friend this morning over coffee. She brought me fresh sunflowers, sunflower earings, and cupcakes! Then I got home and found a box at my door. Opened it up and found a pink t-shirt with the words, "I'm too sexy to be 40." I laughed my you-know-what off. Then found a beautiful box that had the words "forever true, forever friends" printed inside. That's when I cried. LOL!

Overwhelmed. I am overwhelmed but the blessings of my friends. They are incredibly awesome.

Are we there yet? (Now say it 3 times in a row.)

Book Update: 76.3K
Goal: 80 to 85K
Deadline: Friday? Um, considering I won't be home most of the day, NOT!

So, let's shoot for the weekend. DH is out of town, so I plan to work, work, work. As much as my kids will let me.

Getting there, getting there. Not much farther. So close. The mantra goes on and on in my head. The end is in sight. I'm praying for guidance, strength, endurance, and WORDS! LOL!

Yeah, those pesky little units made of letters. They're kind of important. And I need more of them. Lots more, 'cuz after this one, I've got a 50K book that needs to go to 90K. Can you say, "woe is me?" I sure can.

Goodnight, dear ones. Darkenss has fallen and so have my eyelids.

Ciao for now!

Little by Little

Book Update: 75.6K
Goal: 80 to 85K
Deadline: Friday? Still hoping...

Ok, as you can see from the numbers, I managed to add over 1,000 words today. That's pretty good for a slowpoke like me. Especially since I had to backtrack a bit into other chapters I thought I was done with and add a new conflict. Oh, how lost I would be without my crit buds to help me work it out. They know who they are.

I've decided to enter this manuscript into the Golden Heart. I better get my fingers to move faster. Kind of hard to type with my right index finger bandaged from a burn. Halloween left its mark on me. LOL!

It's late, I'm tired, and this day is toast. See ya on the bright side.