I'm pretty sure I've used this title before but it was at least a year ago so I think it's fair game now. November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and I've decided to join it. Just like I did last year.
Last year, I hit about 10,000 or so words before I sputtered out and called it quits...or rather got busy and decided it wasn't that high in my list of priorities.
This year, I've decided to be smarter about it. I prepped a little. Researched a bit (actually, I haven't the book). Printed out some of the NaNoWriMo workbook (the one for the Young Writer's program...because you know, I'm still a high schooler at hear). I even made a binder for it AND I've even filled out a few of the worksheets!
However, this weekend I realized that I can't keep making myself bite off more than I can chew. Yes, I would like to challenge myself to write a novel. But, I do have other challenges that are important to me (for instance, actually blogging and yeah, having a life to blog about).
So in the spirit of wanting to "have it all," I've decided that I would still do NaNoWrimo but I would split the 50,000 word goal between a novel, this blog and the other blog. Thus making me a NaNoWriMo rebel.
On top of that, my other goals include: learn 30 new kanji, finish my Japanese study book, lose 2kg, make something crafty/arty every week and organize my pictures and finally use that Groupon for 300 prints. Plus you know other stuff.
I wasn't able to fulfill my October goals. I think I did as much as I could and completed things that weren't on my list. I don't want to get all hung up my perceived failure so here is what I did accomplish:
1. I made a Halloween costume from scratch. It was a departure for me: something beautiful for once. I was princess Jasmin for two of my school's Halloween parties.
2. We threw a pretty nice Halloween party. Lots of people came (in costume!) and everyone seemed to have a good time. I made lots of the decorations (using my new favorite purchase: hot glue gun), made a delicious cheeseball shaped like a pumpkin that amazed some guests and frightened people in my Dia De Los Muertos costume. Totally channeling my inner Martha Stewart.
3. I made one of my naginata club members so happy when I spoke to her all in Japanese for 15 minutes. She's our oldest member (like 80 years old!!) and she was beaming at me for trying my best at Japanese. It was hard. But she's right, I just have to speak Japanese and not worry about getting it all wrong.
4. I maintained my weight loss. I should be happy that the 2kg I've worked to lose is actual weight loss and not some fluke but I have to admit that I'm at a plateau and it's kind of depressing. I'll get out of it though! Slowly and surely. I know that I've changed not just my body (a little bit) but my habits and my attitude towards food so I'm happy.
5. I was supposed to visit at least one yoga studio but I've since decided that I really can't afford yoga right now. It's just too expensive here. I'll just continue working on it on my own. I've also given up on adult ballet classes (due to scheduling and lack of options) but I think I'm going to try bouldering. I just have to find the courage to go by myself.
6. I think I made a goal of getting 50 points at this month's naginata tournament and I got 58!
7. I sent a package off to a dear friend in time for her wedding with a homemade stamp of a symbol I saw on their wedding website and a set of my favorite teas.
October went by faster than I hoped and I have a feeling that November will go even faster. Why can't time slow down just a little bit? Well, see you tomorrow!
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