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NaNoWriMo 2007
Nov. 25th, 2007 | 09:30 am
mood: 
giggly
Just got my purple bar and winner's certificate today! Actually, I crossed the 50k mark last Sunday, and been working on finishing the story before the end of the month. I figure I need maybe another 10k words (at 60k right now)
I treated myself to a fancy dinner last Sunday, and now that I have my certificate, I'm treating myself to a beignet brunch. Yum!
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Halfway Mark!
Nov. 10th, 2007 | 10:32 pm
mood: 
bouncy
music: Out Tonight
Hit the halfway mark today (25k)! Did some brainstorming this morning concerning the magic system and bits of the plot that I accidentally tied together. Then this afternoon and evening, sat down and actually cranked through some more action-y bits. It still seems like it's been much longer than I've been wandering down the path of this story.
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Day 6 NaNo
Nov. 6th, 2007 | 09:44 am
mood: cheerful
It's the morning of Day 6, I haven't written yet today, but last night I hit 25% of the 50k. Word warring on AIM chat rooms have been key as well as my plot outline. I'm not sure I would be able to keep moving this quickly if I didn't have an outline to tell me where I meant to be heading next. I do have some deviations from my outline and have been filling in details that I didn't know before, but so far it's been moving along.
Then again, on Thursday will be the dreaded 2nd week. I hear it's a bad week to slog through. Hopefully even if I slow down some, I'll still stay on track.
Then again, on Thursday will be the dreaded 2nd week. I hear it's a bad week to slog through. Hopefully even if I slow down some, I'll still stay on track.
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The Night Before NaNo - Happy Halloween!
Oct. 31st, 2007 | 11:15 pm
mood: 
artistic
It doesn't feel much like Halloween. Oh I dressed up for work today (as Matrix's Trinity) which everyone recognized so it was a good costume day. Usually I've spent most of October getting my brand new costume together for the Halloween festivities, but not this year. I've also spent most of the day in a zen mood, not really nervous about tomorrow's start, but perhaps I should be nervous about that. I wrote on something completely different tonight and it was pretty darn slow. That can't bode well. I was trying to practice something specific in writing though (dialogue, for the curious) so maybe it'll be completely different than just unhinging the creativity door and letting the words and story through. I hope so. One good thing about not having too many trick-or-treaters is that there's plenty of candy leftover for bribing myself.
I'm going to bed at the normal time and resisting the idea of starting at midnight like many others seem to be doing. I'd rather not start that as a precedent for the rest of the month.
I'm going to bed at the normal time and resisting the idea of starting at midnight like many others seem to be doing. I'd rather not start that as a precedent for the rest of the month.
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Joining the Insanity!
Oct. 26th, 2007 | 09:17 am
mood: 
anxious
3 words: I'm doing NaNoWriMo!
I have my MacScribby (laptop), Shecky, (cute stuffed turtle totem), pirate fingerless gloves and a stock of tea, hot chocolate, chai mixes and random snacks at home. I think I'm set. I hope I'm set. I guess I'll find out in a week.
I have my MacScribby (laptop), Shecky, (cute stuffed turtle totem), pirate fingerless gloves and a stock of tea, hot chocolate, chai mixes and random snacks at home. I think I'm set. I hope I'm set. I guess I'll find out in a week.
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Sullen Silence
Aug. 31st, 2007 | 06:41 pm
It's been 6 weeks since I last wrote. Not necessarily because I didn't have anything to say. But the last time I tried to post was a glowing review of Hairspray that LJ promptly ate. I was so annoyed I went away for a while.
Then there was the exercise in frustration and indignation that was reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and trying to formulate (in my head) why I was so frustrated and reading far more articulate versions of my thoughts elsewhere in the internet.
I have snippets of writing here and there that I haven't taken the time to fully flesh out in publishable form because we've been entertaining loved ones who have come to visit. So, it's not that I don't have anything in the wings to say. Just that I haven't managed to post it yet.
Then there was the exercise in frustration and indignation that was reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and trying to formulate (in my head) why I was so frustrated and reading far more articulate versions of my thoughts elsewhere in the internet.
I have snippets of writing here and there that I haven't taken the time to fully flesh out in publishable form because we've been entertaining loved ones who have come to visit. So, it's not that I don't have anything in the wings to say. Just that I haven't managed to post it yet.
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Jul. 17th, 2007 | 07:18 pm
mood: 
disappointed
I saw the latest installment of Harry Potter movies last Friday, July 13.
It was good, but not great. I walked out of the theatre somewhat disappointed actually. I guess I've gotten used to walking out of a Harry Potter movie as jazzed as I when I walked in. This time, I walked out and felt ... flat.
It was good, but not great. I walked out of the theatre somewhat disappointed actually. I guess I've gotten used to walking out of a Harry Potter movie as jazzed as I when I walked in. This time, I walked out and felt ... flat.
( Alohomora )
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Alive!
Jun. 26th, 2007 | 02:49 pm
mood: busy
Wow, my login page tells me I haven't posted in a month. Guess I'm that boring huh?
Actually, I'm in the middle of finishing up my creative writing class, leaving my old job and will be starting my new job in a few weeks. Yeah, yeah, excuses.
But the real excuse is that the spare time I have, I've been playing Jade Empire, not once but three times. I tend to be an explore-everything kind of player and that's exactly what I'm doing with that game. Given that I loved their previous game, Knights of the Old Republic it's not much of a surprise that I'm sucked into this one too. It's a good thing I didn't know it was an Xbox game first or else I might have already bought an Xbox to get it. Playing on the PC is good though. I don't really need a 2nd console just yet and even if I did, it would probably be the Wii. Wii Boxing is just that cute and fun. All they need is a karaoke Wii game and I'm there.
Actually, I'm in the middle of finishing up my creative writing class, leaving my old job and will be starting my new job in a few weeks. Yeah, yeah, excuses.
But the real excuse is that the spare time I have, I've been playing Jade Empire, not once but three times. I tend to be an explore-everything kind of player and that's exactly what I'm doing with that game. Given that I loved their previous game, Knights of the Old Republic it's not much of a surprise that I'm sucked into this one too. It's a good thing I didn't know it was an Xbox game first or else I might have already bought an Xbox to get it. Playing on the PC is good though. I don't really need a 2nd console just yet and even if I did, it would probably be the Wii. Wii Boxing is just that cute and fun. All they need is a karaoke Wii game and I'm there.
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Between the Lines
May. 26th, 2007 | 11:41 am
mood: accomplished
music: As Long as I'm Singin - Brian Setzer Orchestra
Just posted my first story arc on the balthier_ashe community. I wrote this story because parts of the ending of Final Fantasy 12 confused me. This is my attempt to fill in between the lines and make more sense out of Square's story. Needless to say, there are spoilers to the end of the game here.
Title: Between the Lines
Fandom: Final Fantasy XII
Rating: PG-13
Chapter 1: First Impressions
Chapter 2: Unexpected Support
Chapter 3: Lessons
Chapter 4: Reach for the Moment
Chapter 5: Second Chance
Chapter 6: A Chance to Move On
Title: Between the Lines
Fandom: Final Fantasy XII
Rating: PG-13
Chapter 1: First Impressions
Chapter 2: Unexpected Support
Chapter 3: Lessons
Chapter 4: Reach for the Moment
Chapter 5: Second Chance
Chapter 6: A Chance to Move On
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Creative Writing - Place
May. 25th, 2007 | 03:48 pm
mood: tired
So I'm in my 4th week of my creative writing class. Just thought I'd post some of the work I'm doing as assignments for that class. This one was an assignment to describe a place.
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( Hamoa Bay Bungalow )
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( Hamoa Bay Bungalow )
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Lessons
May. 8th, 2007 | 10:04 am
mood: good
So I started a writing class last week. Thankfully it's a small class - only 7 or so people so we get plenty of attention from our teacher. Pretty interesting so far. We were talking about words, tips, tricks - small things to start with. I'm looking forward to talking about developing plots. I don't think I think big enough when it comes to stories. I'm too used to the short ranged, open-ended storylines. It's interesting to have to think about the end and where I want to go with the story. How many times have I been disappointed by the ending of a story - so I know it's important. Hopefully, I'll be able to work on my homework assignment tonight.
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That's all?
Apr. 25th, 2007 | 10:43 am
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I'm not sure how to feel about that number.
On the one hand, I thought I was far geekier. Then again, perhaps I should be happy I'm not as geeky as I thought I was.
I'm not sure how to feel about that number.
On the one hand, I thought I was far geekier. Then again, perhaps I should be happy I'm not as geeky as I thought I was.
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Figuring things out
Apr. 23rd, 2007 | 11:19 am
mood: 
curious
music: Fatboy Slim - The Rockafeller Skank
So I posted my first fic yesterday to the balthier_ashe community. But it occurs to me that I might want to keep my stuff all together on my own journal here.
Title: All the Queen's Men
Fandom: Final Fantasy XII
Rating: R
I might wonder why I started off with something more risque than I'm typically comfortable with but really it's all about pragmatism.
1) It was easier and faster than finishing and coming up with a title for my other Balthier/Ashe story I'm working on.
2) It's good to challenge myself and put stuff out there. Have I mentioned that thing about being an internet hermit?
3) Practice, practice, practice.
Now I'm hungry. Hope it's close to lunch time.
Title: All the Queen's Men
Fandom: Final Fantasy XII
Rating: R
I might wonder why I started off with something more risque than I'm typically comfortable with but really it's all about pragmatism.
1) It was easier and faster than finishing and coming up with a title for my other Balthier/Ashe story I'm working on.
2) It's good to challenge myself and put stuff out there. Have I mentioned that thing about being an internet hermit?
3) Practice, practice, practice.
Now I'm hungry. Hope it's close to lunch time.
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Maroon and Orange
Apr. 20th, 2007 | 09:50 am
location: work
mood: sad
I'm back from my conference in NYC where I had no access/time to be on a computer. It was a lot of fun, I got to take in a bunch of Broadway shows but that's not what I want to talk about today.
My husband is VA Tech alum. He was with me in NY over the weekend and he was on a plane to go back home on the day the shootings happened. He was an engineering science major and spent many, many hours in Norris Hall and had classes in those very same rooms.
I'm wearing maroon today and don't really have orange in my wardrobe. (why must their school colors clash?)
My sister has friends that are currently going to VA Tech. She was relieved to report that she had gotten in contact with all of them and that they're okay.
Without the internet, all I had to go on were the news reports on TV and boy they're pissing me off. I want to hear more about the people we lost needlessly, to celebrate their lives. I don't want to hear more about the shooter, I don't want to hear what he has to say. I know we're looking for the whys and hows of this tragedy and that's one way to process, but in the end I don't think it's going to make any more sense. Kudos to the students, faculty and administration that I've seen interviewed. Even though they were still going through the shock of it all, they were able to be articulate, poised and inspirational in front of the myriads of cameras and microphones that were shoved in their faces. It speaks to the character of the people and of the school.
My heart goes out to the students, family, friends and everyone else affected by this senseless tragedy.
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New York City, center of the universe...
Apr. 13th, 2007 | 09:59 pm
mood: excited
Here I come!
It's been years since I've been to New York City and that was when I was too young to really appreciate it and I was with family to boot. We're going to see Avenue Q which I'm looking forward to. Too bad Wicked was all sold out. Maybe I'll try to get into another show while I'm there for a conference. I hear Lion King is good.
Off to bed then.
It's been years since I've been to New York City and that was when I was too young to really appreciate it and I was with family to boot. We're going to see Avenue Q which I'm looking forward to. Too bad Wicked was all sold out. Maybe I'll try to get into another show while I'm there for a conference. I hear Lion King is good.
Off to bed then.
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Testing the waters
Apr. 12th, 2007 | 07:30 pm
location: home
mood: anxious
music: iTunes party shuffle
Call me an internet hermit.
Oh, I lurk on many forums and read my news on Fark but actually contributing to the wide Web 2.0? Never!
Well maybe not quite never since I'm here and all. And I have Final Fantasy XII to thank for that. It's my latest obsession. Obsessions rarely drive me to take up writing or anything. The last time I took up the pen was years ago with Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series as my muse - but I don't even like that series anymore and haven't bothered keeping up. And that was roleplaying, not actually writing stories.
Which brings me to Final Fantasy XII. There's something about the characters that made me curious enough to see what else was happening behind the scenes of the game. Okay, and Balthier is yummy. So I'm going to try this whole writing thing and hope that I don't pollute the internet up too badly.
Oh, I lurk on many forums and read my news on Fark but actually contributing to the wide Web 2.0? Never!
Well maybe not quite never since I'm here and all. And I have Final Fantasy XII to thank for that. It's my latest obsession. Obsessions rarely drive me to take up writing or anything. The last time I took up the pen was years ago with Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series as my muse - but I don't even like that series anymore and haven't bothered keeping up. And that was roleplaying, not actually writing stories.
Which brings me to Final Fantasy XII. There's something about the characters that made me curious enough to see what else was happening behind the scenes of the game. Okay, and Balthier is yummy. So I'm going to try this whole writing thing and hope that I don't pollute the internet up too badly.