Ending NaNoWriMo, NaBloPoMo and NaExerMo
I can't believe NaNoWriMo and NaBloPoMo are both almost over. Oh, and my self-imposed NaExerMo, also known as National Exercise Month. (Except it's not really national because I just made it up!)
How did 30 days pass so quickly? You want to know how I did on:
1) writing a novel in a month,
2) posting on my blog every day and
3) exercising every day in the month of November?
Alright, here's the roundup!
NaNoWriMo: Sadly enough, I did NOT get to 50,000 words. I am at 37,941 right now. I've tried to figure out some way I can write 12,059 words in the next day but I am really tired right now and I quite simply lack the time to be able to write all day tomorrow. I don't even know if I can write that much in one day.
I was quite depressed yesterday when I realized that I wasn't going to get to my 50,000 words. When I think about what went wrong, I think there were two main problems: I didn't write too much when I had the flu and I didn't write too much over Thanksgiving weekend.
I told someone about my melancholy today and her response was, "Well, that sounds crazy anyway so I wouldn't worry about it." Yeah, except that once I set a goal, I do everything to achieve it. I can't go through life not doing the things I say I'm going to do.
The glass half-full perspective is that I have 37,941 words written and that's a lot more than I had 29 days ago. I'm very proud of myself for getting that much done. And I'm loving my story.
NaBloPoMo: Guess what? One more post tomorrow, 11/30 and I did it! I posted every single day in the month of November! I've gone from writing on this blog three times a week to posting every single day.
It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, even if there were those days when I was brain dead about what to write about. That's when I found myself writing about strippers and Rock Star Energy Drink. But, I managed to get through it!
Now I'm debating whether to keep posting every single day? If you did NaBloPoMo, are you going to keep the daily posting going?
NaExerMo: In exactly one month I turn 35. And I want to be smokin' hot on my birthday. I'm not kidding. Not that I want to cause another car crash or anything like that, but I want to enter the mid to late 30's getting a jump on my slowing metabolism. So I figured it would be a great thing if I could actually work-out every day in November.
I've jogged, jumped roped, hiked, gone to the gym, done push-ups and lifted weights. But did I do something every single day? Nope. Again, I didn't exercise for almost a week when I was dying from the flu. I tried and it just didn't work to run around the trail in my pitifully feverish state.
I'm going to do my best to keep the exercise thing going now that these 30 days are over.
So, that's the update! How about you? If you were doing something for the past 30 days, how'd it go?
How did 30 days pass so quickly? You want to know how I did on:
1) writing a novel in a month,
2) posting on my blog every day and
3) exercising every day in the month of November?
Alright, here's the roundup!
NaNoWriMo: Sadly enough, I did NOT get to 50,000 words. I am at 37,941 right now. I've tried to figure out some way I can write 12,059 words in the next day but I am really tired right now and I quite simply lack the time to be able to write all day tomorrow. I don't even know if I can write that much in one day.
I was quite depressed yesterday when I realized that I wasn't going to get to my 50,000 words. When I think about what went wrong, I think there were two main problems: I didn't write too much when I had the flu and I didn't write too much over Thanksgiving weekend.
I told someone about my melancholy today and her response was, "Well, that sounds crazy anyway so I wouldn't worry about it." Yeah, except that once I set a goal, I do everything to achieve it. I can't go through life not doing the things I say I'm going to do.
The glass half-full perspective is that I have 37,941 words written and that's a lot more than I had 29 days ago. I'm very proud of myself for getting that much done. And I'm loving my story.
NaBloPoMo: Guess what? One more post tomorrow, 11/30 and I did it! I posted every single day in the month of November! I've gone from writing on this blog three times a week to posting every single day.
It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, even if there were those days when I was brain dead about what to write about. That's when I found myself writing about strippers and Rock Star Energy Drink. But, I managed to get through it!
Now I'm debating whether to keep posting every single day? If you did NaBloPoMo, are you going to keep the daily posting going?
NaExerMo: In exactly one month I turn 35. And I want to be smokin' hot on my birthday. I'm not kidding. Not that I want to cause another car crash or anything like that, but I want to enter the mid to late 30's getting a jump on my slowing metabolism. So I figured it would be a great thing if I could actually work-out every day in November.
I've jogged, jumped roped, hiked, gone to the gym, done push-ups and lifted weights. But did I do something every single day? Nope. Again, I didn't exercise for almost a week when I was dying from the flu. I tried and it just didn't work to run around the trail in my pitifully feverish state.
I'm going to do my best to keep the exercise thing going now that these 30 days are over.
So, that's the update! How about you? If you were doing something for the past 30 days, how'd it go?
Comments
The up side is: I'm eating pretty healhty foods nowadays.
And the down side: Still gorging. Sigh...
I love that you have been posting everyday. I really enjoy waking up to a new post by you. So I hope that you will continue to do so.
37,000 words! Wow.
Also I post everyday so I know how time consuming and difficult it can be. But it's also very satisfying.
CalicoSarah
I feel you on being fine at 35! I plan on rocking my two piece sans sarong this summer. Please believe I'm hitting the gym on the regular.
Have a great weekend!
Thanks SO much for the congratulations! Now that the rain has cleared my brain fog, I'm feeling happier about the 37,941. I may be able to crank out another 2,000 words today...we'll see!
1969,
Thank you! I don't get a NaNoWriMo winner trophy but I'm feeling good about what I accomplished.
Nick,
Thanks for saying the posts are interesting! :) I didn't think I could post every day either, but there's something about it that just clicked for me. I'm glad I did it...think I'll try to keep it up!
DMB,
Thank you for the congrats! Love the popcorn and tangerines. And, all things considered, tangerines are a pretty healthy thing to gorge on!
MDC,
When I first came by your blog, I was SO impressed by what a prolific writer you are. I think it's fantastic. I'm leaning towards keeping it up. And besides, it's fun to read y'alls comments!
I hear you on folks disliking the story they end up with. I can easily see how that could happen. At a certain point, two weeks in, I just started writing crap so I could make the word count. I mean, stuff that just didn't make any sense at all. I had to put a stop to that because if I wasn't feeling it, I couldn't invest the time and energy. Good for you for trying it again. I suppose I'll do it again next year! What about you?
Nerd Girl,
Go two piece! Whoo hoo! I have never worn a two piece -- I barely go outside in a swimsuit, period, but that's all gonna change!
And I love reading your posts so I hope your computer stops acting up, etc.
As for your accomplishments this month, I think they are impressive.
On the other hand, your self-chastisement reminds me very much of myself, so I understand.
but, no pressure. seriously.
And it sounds like you've done wonderfully on your other goals, too. Exercising with the flu can be dangerous.
I successfully did nablopomo (assuming I actually write that post) and I did not successfully do nano. I learned some things from trying to do both.
And I don't think I'll keep posting every day. I'd rather post when I have something to say.
I hadn't even exercised everyday for the last 30 days! LOL
L
If you like your novel, I hope you'll continue writing until it's finished, no matter how long it takes.
Hugs and blessings,
You are the BOMB!
Having a goal and shooting for excellence is soooo important! When you started posting everyday, my goal became to post every week. I have not succeeded yet but it is amazing to know what I am shooting for.
In addition, none of your posts was frivolous or unnecessary. I get excited when I have the time to catch up!
I was so impressed to see that you had gotten the freelance job with Curves. It is an inspiration!
Big Ups to you for all that you have accomplished! I am just trying to follow in your esteemed footsteps!
Well, I'll just say I need to work extra hard to maintain whatever smokin' hotness I already have. I think I could stand to work out twice a day till my birthday next month! I'm glad you understand my self-critique. Not everyone does.
Kari,
Knowing that you were looking forward to what I was posting is pressure enough. How can I let you down? And I love google reader.
BZ,
You are hardly a slacker! You are just overscheduled and too busy. I'm an insomniac so that's the only way I get stuff done!
Jen,
Congratulations on your success as well! I have to post today and then I'm officially finished with nablopomo. I'm not sure if I'd try to do both again. I hear you on not being sure if you want to post every day. There were a couple of times that I just wanted to write, "I have nothing worthwhile to say!"
Brownsugalady2,
Thanks for the congratulations and the encouragement. I really appreciate it. And I'm glad you jumped right in and are sharing your thoughts! Some folks are shy about commenting on blogs and lurk for a long time so thanks for letting me know what you're thinking.
Randi523,
I'm going to try to keep up all three things as much as I can. I still have a lot more writing and editing to do on the book, my belly still jiggles like jello...and I love you all in the blog community too much to not post!
Lola,
I saw there are some prizes, but I'm not crossing my fingers that I'll be one of the lucky few dozen that get one. Still though, that would be nice! And five times a week isn't too bad.
Storyteller,
Thanks for your congratulations...and for the hugs and blessings! They're appreciated. Did you really just start blogging? That's fantastic that you jumped right in with NaBloPoMo. I also have another blog but I only posted over there a few times this month. I just couldn't keep up with both of them so that's pretty impressive of you.
I am going to keep up with the novel. I don't want to be on my deathbed regretting that I never finished a book!
You must have been commenting when I started replying to comments! ;) Thanks for being so supportive and encouraging. It means a whole lot I am really enjoying the Curves job...I just need to hustle and figure out what comes next!
Very inspiring. :-)
Thank you so much! I really think I accomplished a lot, but I always feel like I could do more.
Hugs and blessings,
Just don't stop - 1,000 words a day - that's the pace of a novelist.
I'm so impressed that you just jumped in. Very cool that you are so brave!
Jameil,
WHOO HOO! Congratulations to you too. I think you can keep it going. You definitely have lots of interesting things to share!
Claudia,
Thanks for the encouragement. I definitely have to keep it going. 1000 words a day is definitely doable...and less stressful. I didn't write yesterday and I'm taking a day off today, but I'm getting back to it on Monday!