So my enthusiasm has been derailed by a bug or virus. In my body, dork, not on my laptop. Tam and Melissa have been watching Family Guy and Weeds. If my forehead wasn't smoldering and my throat scratchy, it would be a distraction. Only 396 words today, but my brain made some future progress. I'm doubting I can hit 50,000 by next Wednesday. But I can probably do it in a month. National Novel Writing Phase Shift.
When you read this, be thankful you don't feel like I did at seven o'clock. Be thankful that you're well enough off to be an Internet user. Be thankful for the balance in your life. Be thankful you enjoy your family's traditions. Alternatively, be thankful that you don't have to spend an awkward evening with them this year. Alternatively, be thankful that you can look forward to putting it behind you and participate in the Great Holiday of Sloth and Gluttony.
And remember, Thanksgiving ain't over until you eat the last slice of pie.
When you read this, be thankful you don't feel like I did at seven o'clock. Be thankful that you're well enough off to be an Internet user. Be thankful for the balance in your life. Be thankful you enjoy your family's traditions. Alternatively, be thankful that you don't have to spend an awkward evening with them this year. Alternatively, be thankful that you can look forward to putting it behind you and participate in the Great Holiday of Sloth and Gluttony.
And remember, Thanksgiving ain't over until you eat the last slice of pie.
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Date: 2006-11-23 04:13 pm (UTC)I failed at NaNoWriMo this month as well. Last successful one I did was March 2006. November is too busy.