Yes...I did!

Some people have been asking, others have probably forgotten and I've just been too busy but YES!! I did reach the 50 000 word mark for Nanowrimo 2011....winners badge below. The novel, however, is no where near finished and is probably THE MOST BORING novel ever written....heck, it almost puts me to sleep. SO before those of you who are interested ask/email me reading it, sorry, it's going to be a while...a LONG while before its readable. Almost 3/4 of the book is boring! (That's what happens when you study and head straight into novel writing without plotting!!) I shall try during my on and off holiday over Christmas to work on it and let you know how its coming along. I am currently at night editing my second novel...I'm almost done so that those who are waiting for the edited novel can get it and if you read the unedited version (Hanna) can get the edited. :o)

Cheerio all!

It's everything you wanted, it's everything you don't....

A new song that has caught my attention....

Day 30 - Woooohoooo!!!

Day 30 - A photograph of yourself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days.

Woohoo....30 days of the blog challenge DONE!! So here is a picture of me from today.

(And yes folks, that is a pink shirt!! Don't all go falling off your chairs now!)

Three good things that have happened in the past 30 days:
1) A holiday in Mossel Bay with family...the start of birthday celebrations.
2) Turning 30 and celebrating with family and close friends...including tonight (yes, I wore that hat for both parties!)
3) Going on a microlite flip!! What an adventure and amazing experience.

Day 29 - wRiTe...

Day 29 - Something you could never get tired of doing.

I think now, one thing I could never get tired of doing is writing....granted I do  become uninspired if working on a book, but a quick change or a good movie and I'm up and running again. Once you know your characters and the world they live, it's like an escape from  your real life. When I write it's almost like I'm in another world. There was a quote I read once, I'll try my best to get it as close to original as I remember it but it said something like "Sometimes the world you create on paper is easier than the world you live in." ...which is SO true simply because you know the outcome at the end before anyone one does and ways for your character to conquer when in real life you struggle on bad days and sometimes cant seem to find a way out.

If I could, I would sit and write here every day until I cracked a "bestseller"

:)

I'd never get tired of writing with that view!

Day 28 - Your favorite movie.

Day 28 - Your favorite movie.

Eish, this is a hard one. I don't have a favorite, I have a few favorite... ...so to name a few:

Inkheart is one I enjoy simply because I'd love to be able to write a book like that! It's an interesting movie that I enjoy watching over and over.

 I also enjoy Pirates of the Caribbean...all of them. Johnny Depp's acting is just brilliant.

The Dark Knight is another one of my favorite! Also Batman Begins.

I also LOVE animated movies and my latest favorite is RANGO!! I know some find it boring but I find it entertaining and thought provoking.

And, if you noticed on the side of my blog, I have a link to the movie INK. It's definitely one of those movies you either love or hate. It's one of those where the first time I watched it I was like "Huh?" but it gained enough interest for me to want to watch it again.

There are loads more I could name but yeah, I'll leave it there for now. :o)

Day 27 - Another picture....

Day 27 - A picture of you last year and now and how you've changed since then?
Not sure how I've changed...two different styles of photos but anyway, my hair is still dark, short and untidy....I still have a goofy smile, big nose, round face, I still listen to music with earphones....I guess the main thing was I was in my 20's then and now I've hit the 30's!!
(And no, I've always had glasses...I just wasn't wearing them the one time)

Day 26 - MB!

Day 26 - A photo of somewhere you've been to.

I've been to some places and a place of somewhere I've been just recently is Mossel Bay. Maybe one year, if I do this again, a photo of somewhere I've been will be USA! :o)

Town of Mossel Bay.

Day 25 - What's in your purse?

Day 25 - What's in your purse?

Ha ha ha...yeah, ummm, I don't own a purse (scandal I know) - so instead I'll tell you what is in my bag I take to work.

- Laptop

- Lunch

- Spare notepad (for random thoughts I get some days)

- Laptop and cellphone charger

- Pen and pencil

- Lipice

- Asthma pump

Think that's about it.

Now I know yesterday I was too tired to post a picture of my family that makes me happy, but after thought, since I did post a picture a while ago of my family, I'd post a picture of something I did to celebrate my 30th birthday. It was unbelievable and made me really happy.

Day 24 - too tired...

Day 24 - A photo of something that means a lot to you.

My family mean a lot to me. Unfortunately I'm too tired to post a picture tonight and since we had a "family" picture tonight at my birthday party, I'll try remember to post it tomorrow. Until then, sweet dreams world.

Day 23 - Facts....

Day 23 - 15 facts about you.

1. Today I turned 30
2. I am the youngest of four children
3. I am addicted to CSI New York (in case you missed it earlier)
4. I enjoy writing
5. I enjoy photography
6. I got hit by lightning when my sister made me wash dishes in a thunder storm (still love you sister dear)
7. I hate park town prawns (google it if you don't know what they are)
8. I love coffee
9. I love sport
10. I had insomnia and vertigo
11. I have a dog
12. I have great friends
13. I love flying
14. I love the ocean
15. I love nature

Hows that???

Day 22 - A letter....

Day 22 - A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.

Dear Brother-in-law.

I can NOT believe you closed the gate on my car tonight!! It shocked me!! However, since the rest of the evening was enjoyable and damage not really noticeable....and if my car tyre doesn't pop anytime soon.....you are forgiven. :o)

With love from your sister-in-law,

Me.