NaNoWrimo is officially over, and I didn't make the 50,000, I only made it up to 24,700 or something like that. Now a big part of me is disappointed because I really wanted to cross the finish line. But another part of me is just proud that I wrote and I stuck with it and that I wrote that many words! I've never written anything this long before...and I'm not finished. Just because I didn't win NaNo doesn't mean I'm quitting, I still have a novel to finish writing, thus Operation Tap Out That Mutha is oooon.
Crystal-Rain Love came up with this concept (along with the hilariously awesome name)because she's trying to finish her current novel, and she asked that we make sure she stays on top of things. Well since I have no life of my own, and I've grown very fond of Rain (she's such a great gal)I've decided to be all up on her Black Cherry Kool-Aid, and join her and trying to accomplish our own set goals. Mine being to finish my novel and read more books so I can review them on my Book Universe Blog.
On a quick upadate...I bought a new laptop yesterday, it should arrive around the 5th. I had so much drama with it because I first found the perfect laptop, a Sony Viao in pink (my fav. color) and it was on sale if I bought it online. It was only going to cost around $1,069. Then it went on Black Friday Sale until Monday, so then it was only going to cost $900.99. So here I am running about trying to get the rest of my money together by Monday to buy the darn thing, and THEN....Someone points out anothe website that's having an online Monday sale and they're selling a $2,000 Sony Viao for only $700.00!!! Now this is where all the crazyness began because the cheaper laptop was a different model than the one I was going to get. It was also black...I REALLY had my heart set on the pink one. Well even though the black one wasn't PINK and the keyboard and outer shell weren't as cute/pretty as the pink one, I bought the black one.
Why? Because it was CHEAPER, and because it had a bigger screen (17 inches vs 14 inches on my pink baby). The lappy I have now is 17 inch and I love the size of the screen. If I'm going to play Sims 2 AND 3 I need a BIG screen. :D So I rushed to do what I needed to do and bought the laptop and a flashdrive too, hehe. I'm still going to use my old laptop, and I'll probably take it to work w/ me so the flashdrive will come in handy when I want to work on a novel or read an e-book and it's only in one laptop. But hey at least I have more money for Christmas shopping!
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At least you have some money for Xmas shopping. I have absolutely no money for Xmas shopping. Shoot, I can't even take myself shopping.
*sobs*
So what are you doing about finding a publisher?? Trade ideas with me, girl! I'm on the last chapter of my book (almost 200, 000 words), and I have not started seeking a publisher. The thought of it makes me hyperventilate.
p.s. I have a Sony Vaio too, but mine is white. I'm ashamed to say this, but I don't know the size of the screen.
Oh, I was first to comment.
Yay!!!
Aw, shucks. I'm fond of you too ( - : LOL! I'm sticking to my goal so far (It's easy to say that when you're only on day #3 , isn't it?)
Aww Vera that sucks, I hate it when I'm broke for the holidays. But that's ok, money isn't everything. I'm sure your friends and family will just love having you around...you're the best present afterall :D
And as for yourself....take a look in the mirror baby, MERRY CHRISTMAS! :p
Hehe you're right Rain, it is easy to say that on day 3...so stop looking at the calendar and keep telling yourself it's day 3 ;)
OOPS VERA...I forgot to answer your publisher question. I haven't actually taken that step yet, I know that if I keep thinking of all the things I gotta do I'll psyche myself out. So I'm taking it one step at a time. Step 1, finish the story :P.
And can I just say daaaaamn woman that's a lot of words!!! Haha
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