Day 21 word count = 481

Okay, I was bad last night-- a paltry count, mostly because I chatted with a new nanowrimo in the local area, setting up a write in meet up on Sunday, and then I got sucked into another rec on clavally's rec page (Lioness Prophecies). Not her fault-- she recc'ed it ages ago and when I went out I found my login had expired because of some site issues. So when I got the email saying, "hey, you're all fixed" I of course had to go out and see....

I need to get out away from the internetz where I have nothing else to do but force myself to follow these threads of stories-- my stories, not someone else's. That's the goal for the weekend. But now, I have to get ready for the obligatory gathering. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Hopefully I'll get something written later.

44,871 / 50,000
(89.7%)

Day 22 Word count =529, and Family news

Well, I got a little writing done this morning before social obligations prevailed. Also spilled an entire cup of coffee and caused general havoc and mayhem at an unfortunate Starbucks in Florence KY near the site of said social obligations. 'Least nobody knew me there, and the spill missed my laptop. I did have a slight scare when I suddenly found my laptop keys were no longer registering my keystrokes-- until I discovered I had inadvertently turned on the num lock....

Anyway, I did have some time today to read a bit of my original story idea to an elderly relative and talk through the ideas with a couple of receptive and perceptive people. So, that was cool. And tomorrow, I will write. But tonight, nah. This is enough. Here's the widget:

45,400 / 50,000
(90.8%)

I should record here that my little brother turned 40 yesterday. We don't talk as much as I'd like, and apparently much less than I thought, because I have a third niece I Knew Nothing About, the child of his girlfriend. As my brother said, "We all know marriage doesn't work," a sentiment I could not argue, given our unfortunate experiences. My niece, though is, um, 16 months old. My mom and I talk frequently, but she told me she thought it was his news to tell, which is right, I guess. I gave him a very hard time about it tonight. He works nights, which is why I'm always hesitant to call him up just to talk. And we're both horribly busy with our kids and lives. But-- 16 months.

Also realized I really haven't seen my little brother or had much significant contact with him since we both left home about 20 years ago. We have different interests and all, but I just realized how much I miss him, and how proud I am of him and who he's grown into. And how sorry I'm not there to see that more often. Even if he fails to tell me important life information....

Anyway, hope everyone has bonded with relatives and friends today and taken opportunities to reconnect with people you care about. If not-- the weekend's still young. Get to it.

Hugs to you all.

Hob