I didn't realize how little writing time I actually have these days until I started NaNo last week. I'm still just over 4,000 words, despite a complete outline and a pleasant interest in the project. I manage about 500-1,000 words a night, which means I'm desperately behind. This may be the first year I don't cross the finish line, although if I actually finish writing The Cabin on Wildwood Hill (young MG, estimated total words 25-30k), I'll consider myself a winner.
Of course, I did have some free time yesterday afternoon. It was wonderful. I curled up in the living room with Mom and watched a big chunk of Project Runway season 4 on DVD. She loves that show and I ought to hate it...but I found myself sucked in and really enjoyed watching it. I had my laptop open, but I only wrote a few hundred words.
But this morning when I left for work, Mom said, "I wish you could stay home with me today. We had so much fun together yesterday." So the down time was worth it.
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Downtime is good. I actually sat and watched TV last night - Family Guy and The Inbetweeners - both a fabulous dose of silliness.
Sometimes just relaxing and watching something silly and/or stupid is the exact best thing to do.
Awww, how cute. I'm planning another dose of Megamind silliness.
I want to see the new Puss in Boots movie, even though I know it'll be stupid.
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