Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Writer's Group / February 15

Word of the Blog: Blateration (n.) - blabber; chatter
I had to listen to my mother's blateration for thirty minutes just because I came back at 2 am.
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Hey World,

Well I was supposed to post after every writer's club and you can see how well that turned out.  On the positive side, at least I have continued writing, slowly and surely.  I'm over 25,000 words (which is a great accomplishment if you know anything about me) and still have quite a ways to go before I'll be finished.  This book continues to get longer and longer in my mind, not to mention I've already spread out the story over three novels.  Of course all of that will mean nothing if I can't get the first one completed, so wish me luck.

I haven't been doing much of anything other than writing and going to work in the past few weeks.  The holidays left me tapped for cash and now I'm trying to finish paying off the last of my debt.  I already got my tax refund, so I have a bit of breathing room for now, but for the next couple of months most all of my income will be going into credit cards and store credits (why did I ever get that first card in college?).

I'm in a kind of withdrawal from the movies.  I haven't been in forever and am highly considering going this weekend just to do something other than stay in the house and find excuses not to write (which there are many).  It doesn't even really matter what I see so long as I'm able to sit in front of the big screen, hands covered in oily movie popcorn butter, feet sliding in whatever drink a former patron spilled.  It will be heavenly.  Just to get out of my own head and immerse myself in someone else's story; it's the stuff dreams are made of.  I know that sounds pathetic, but what can I say, I love it.

Seeing that it was Valentine's Day this past Monday I also probably need something to take my mind off of being single for another year.  I'm hoping that my now bitter attitude doesn't bleed over into my characters too much.  There's nothing more depressing than a female that can only complain about how bland their life is combined with how idiotic men can be.  And while both of those statements are often true, it doesn't mean everyone needs to hear about them, right?  Sure Valentine's Day is basically a made-up holiday so card/candy/flower/jewelry stores have a reason to give a sale, but that's what every single person would say.  I've learned to accept it.  Better for me to just go along with everyone else's lovey-dovey cheer than to let the bastards get me down.

So, Happy Valentine's Day to all and sundry.  And if you happen to be single, screw love.  I was in it for the chocolate anyway!