Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Some rules are made to be broken.
So on new years day, I made a few resolutions. "So what?" most may say. Making New Year's resolutions much like birthday wishes and one night stands are just things which are good for the moment, but should be forgotten right after. I, however, plan to stick with mine, my New Year's resolutions, I mean.
Furthermore, I decided that I may have to break one of them. The resolution in question is this one:
2) Read more
I am going to have to put reading on hold. I'll still be doing reading of some kind because classes have started back at [Miskatonic University]. But I won't be doing any other extra curricular reading anytime soon. All is not lost though, I'm breaking Resolution 2 for the sake of strengthening my chances of following through on Resolutions 1 and 3. Here's what I said:
1) Finish my novel
Not having my mind taxed by the extra burden of having to read will free up a lot of head space, and help me with prioritizing. So far, it's been working. I feel less cluttered in the noggin. Getting work done on a regular basis helps me to fulfill Resolution 3. That was:
3) Talk more about writing
Makes enough sense, no? Having work done will enable me to talk about my book and writing more frequently. Over the last few days, though it's felt like running barefoot up a steep hill, I've been able to meet my quota of 2000 words per day. I've been keeping up with it so far *knocks on wood*. If all things go well, I should have this all done by January 30th. This will be the completion of draft... I honestly lost count, maybe this is the 8th or 9th. For the sake of it, let's say 8.5.
So that's not too bad. Plus the quicker I get this book done, the quicker I'll be able to afford the time to read as I please. When I have time to read, and when I finally finish churning out a good enough draft of [The Obscure Opus] then all things will go well, and by going well, I mean total misery, doom, gloom, and anarchy for the world.
See everyone in hell!
