This week has been all over the place, both physically and mentally. I wonder if I am taking my cues from the change of seasons? Last Friday wrap-up I was worrying about Hurricane Michael barreling down on my family and friends and this time a Nor’easter is heading toward my friends and family in the New York area. Even Mother Nature seems a little confused!
Last week I got my first taste of cool weather when I visited North Carolina. My reaction was classic Floridian when I ran to the nearest Target to by a light jacket. I love it, by the way, and highly recommend checking out their selection for your seasonal needs. I also purchased a new pumpkin carving kit which allowed my daughter to create the masterpiece you see here. To top off my sudden immersion into all things Fall, we also visited the North Carolina State Fair and almost succumbed to the Cheerwine funnel cakes (but my tight winter clothes wouldn’t allow it). Anyway, despite the chill I had a lot of fun with friends and family before my self-imposed writing hibernation in November in the form of Nanowrimo. I am, however, glad to be home and tapping away on my computer with a few more days of shorts weather. Who am I kidding? We wear shorts all year and the big news is that on Sunday the low is going to get down to 68 degrees Fahrenheit … the lowest since May 15!
Speaking of Nanowrimo, a little panic just ran through me when I realized that it is less than a week away. I have not been preparing in the writing sense and that is what has me nervous. I have however been trying to get my house in order. A clean and organized work space is essential for productivity … or so I’ve read in this article, “7 Tips to Organize Your Work Space and Stay Productive” by Elizabeth Laiza King. This article is so inspirational and I wish I’d read it sooner because, in case I didn’t emphasize it enough, NANOWRIMO IS LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY!
On top of all this, I’m thinking of adopting a dog. The shelters down here are full of pups that were lost, abandoned or simply left homeless from the many hurricanes that thankfully missed us this year. In fact, I bet the pet shelters near you might be a little full also – Pet Finder can help, if you are looking. Anyway, as my mom likes to say, “I know you think I’m crazy!” but I think I could benefit from a little companionship. And to my mom … we only think you are crazy some of the time!
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