Over the past six days, I've been fooling myself that yes, of course I can walk and chew gum at the same time.
Nope.
Just can't.
See that cute little button to the left (no not MWOB, but that one rocks as well) - the NaNoWriMo badge. Yes, I took the pledge to write 50,000 words of fiction during the month of November. Evidently, to make it count, I have to actually provide a plot and stimulating characters and an ending that makes sense.
I know!
Picky. Picky.
I thought I could stay and play here in bloggyworld, but my will to not read the comings and goings of everyone is just too weak. You guys are an interesting bunch. So I sit, to write, and find myself just clicking on "one" link, then another and another.
Lays Potato chips! That's what blogging is. And I'm a sucker for salt.
So, it is with a heavy heart that I say adieu, if only 'til December.
I just hope and pray that I find my characters as rich and dimensional and meaningful as all of you already are to me.
Wish me luck. I'm going to need it. Deep breath. Jump.
- Em
Haul Out the Holly
2 hours ago
35 comments:
Really? Good luck to you!!
It amazes me how many bloggers actually want to write 50,000 words. Shoot me now.
OH sad for me. But Happy for YOU. So many talented people out there in bloggy land writing for that acronym I can't think of now.
Good Luck!
Hey I'm doing it too! But just for myself.
In fact, that's what I should be doing now!
And I'm gonna miss you!
Who's gonna set me straight about polictics?
Gah! You mean I have to go and listen, study and read for myself!
Gah!
*smile*
I signed up too.. and have 2,500 words so far.
I think I need to follow your lead.
wait what??
Navywife
Curse this NaNoWriMo -- it's taking over like the Swine Flu! I wish I had the willpower....I definitely read more than I write. It's like that bug looking at the bug light zapper thing in "A Bug's Life": "I can't stop looking...it's so beeyootiful!!!!"
(zap).
(best animated film ever per my youngest son)
You will be missed! Good luck!
post it on your blog! we wanna read!
I did it last year and it's a great exercise. You'll find a lot of inspiration deep within yourself. Have fun and keep it up!
GoLuWiYoNoWri!
(Good luck with your novel-writing!)
I'm not even going to pretend that I'm happy about this, because I'm not. :(
But Good Luck!
you go girly!!!!!
I will only agree to this is just share.
I wish you luck and you will really be missed.
Wonderful for you!! Good luck!
have fun!!!
go get 'em!
you have GOT to throw us a bone... any hint about the plot? is it a political thriller?
That is a lot of words!!
Coming over from SSS...nice to meet you! I hope you make your word count.
Do you count each post each day then add it?
Good luck. I found myself giving up my desire to write fiction but have the new found (really old) passion of drawing and painting...
50,000 words??
holy hell...Im pretty sure I dont find myself even remotely that interesting.
You know, when I saw this mention of NaNoWriMo I was pretty sure you had found the FM Swingers club Ive been in search of...oh well, back to the internet. Those freaks are here somewhere.
Oooohhh, I can't wait to read your fiction stuff. I see a writing award in your future!
Wow! I wish I could do that. I've always wanted to "write" but haven't had the courage to take the leap.
I, too, will miss your take on politics! They passed the healthcare bill and you haven't said a word!
Maybe throw us a bone every once in awhile? Just as a break? :o)
Good writing!
I can't committ to a phone plan much less writing everyday.
But- if you write...I'll read!!
Good for you! I'm doing NaBloPoMo...that's about all I've got in me. I admire those of you who really wish to craft a story. I've pretty much got a bag of Lays over here, myself!
Hi! I'm a Secret Santa SLACKER just stopping by to say Hello.
Noooooooooooo, I am having withdraws already. COME BACK!!!!
Ok, I am a little dramatic. Can't wait to see your finished product!
I am in awe of all of you that are doing this! Can't wait to hear how it goes.
I know exactly how you feel...I went through the same thing a couple of weeks or so ago, but I recharged my batteries and I'm back in the swing of things again...you will be too!
Nooooooooooooooo. But good luck. :) The blogosphere will miss you. Can we get a teaser? At least!?
I decided to participate in NaBloPoMo this year so I am trying to post to my blog daily which was fine the first week and just keeps getting harder. Good luck with your Novel! I'll miss you!
Good luck and happy writing! We'll be here when ya return, Em!
xoxoxoxox
It is Friday and I miss you.
Navywife
See you soon! I cannot wait to hear how much you've accomplished!
If I promise to be a good girl, maybe come around more often, be more present in this bloggy world...will you bring me something when you come back?
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