CHRISTMAS WISHLIST

I can't believe that Christmas is quickly approaching and I have not done one thing even Christmas related. I'm not trying to be a scrooge or anything, I'm just not particularly in the mood this year. Even buying presents for others has been a struggle this year--I haven't even started yet. Yes, I am cringing on the inside. Hopefully, I can change some of that before the end of today.

So what do I want this year? I usually have a list that is made up of things that need to be replaced but I cannot afford, or something really really nice that I've been really really wanting for a really really long time. But this year, I cannot think of anything. Sure, there are lots of nice things that someone could gift me and that I would enjoy. But I cannot think of anything that I am really need or am dying to have. I am not asking for anything this year. But I decided to put together a wishlist anyways.

A starter's calligraphy kit

 

 This pretty clutch from gigi new york

The cute little instax mini

Steve Madden

I guess the ultimate Christmas present would be seeing my book published, or even having it on the NYT bestseller list. But how could that even been possible when the book isn't even done yet? haha Maybe, that would be an wish for next years list!

MY WRITING HABITS

November has come and gone and with that I completed NANOWRIMO with a total of 52,000 words. I'm going to start off by admitting I cheated. How? Because I started off with a 24,000 word manuscript and just continued with it. So really, I wrote a total of 28,000 words in November which I am completely cool with. Actually, I am very satisfied with that number. Congrats to those that completed a 50,000 word goal or even finished a manuscript. I had a lot of fun participating and now I am going to miss that little rush I get when I update my word count everyday. The good news was I was able to establish some diligent writing habits which have stuck with me, and that will continue to stick with me.


Time of day
-If its the weekend I write first thing in the morning. I literally roll out of bed, throw on some clothes, and walk to the coffee shop that is the next block over from my apartment. Usually, I'm at the coffee shop by 7:30am at the latest. I'm a morning person so my brain is at its best in the early hours.  I'll probably hang out in the coffee shop for a good 4-5 hours. Weekends are my most productive days.
-If its during the week I write at night when I get home from work. I will usually read first for about 20 minutes, and then dive into writing for no more than 3 hours.

Music
I love listening to music when I write. And I listen to everything, as different songs are the fuel to help me write different scenes. But one band that I have on repeat a lot is Coldplay.

Treatin' myself
I definitely drink-up when I write. Its always a large cup of dark coffee in the mornings to wake me up. And in the evening I'll drink a small glass of wine (too much and I'll end of falling asleep)

Environment
On the weekends I write at the coffee shop.
On the weekdays I write on my bed, which is okay, but I really want a desk. I'm not the type of person that can write anywhere.

INSPIRATION

Taking this quote both literally and figurtively.

Many of words to write in the next 28 days!

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