Thanksgiving is in the middle of NaNoWriMo and I’m thinking this is crazy! Or great. I’m conflicted!
With any job we usually have to keep working up to and right after Thanksgiving. And students often have to keep studying for the exams that come in December. Since I think writing is like a job that we can’t leave, a little like a job where we always have homework, then we should learn to work around Thanksgiving just like everyone else. So November is a great month to teach us this. We just have to work hard up to the holiday and right after. Discipline! Sorry to say that discipline in my novel writing leaves something to be desired so I am behind in my word count so I’m thinking choosing this month to write 50,000 words is crazy! But I am so thankful that I have gotten a good start on the novel so that’s great! Thanksgiving and NaNoWriMo together did that. See what I mean? Conflicted!
One thing I’m not conflicted about is being thankful for my many friends who visit me or invite me over, even though I chose to move a bit of a drive away. And I’m thankful for all those friends even farther away that stay in touch (even sporadically) and keep me smiling over the miles. And I’m thankful for my wonderful kids a constant source of inspiration, support, and love. And I’m thankful for family that give me a sense of belonging (even if they are mostly crazy). And I’m thankful for my writing (novels and blogs and scripts) and my writing partner, Cathi, who has decided to embark on our projects despite her full plate. And I’m thankful that I finished this blog in time and we already have Friday’s Podcast recorded!
When it comes down to it, It’s great to know that I can handle writing challenges and holidays in the same month! Even if it is a bit crazy around here!
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