It is week forty-four of 100 Word Wednesday, and here is the photo and my response. ๐ If you’d like to join in, just click the link! ๐
Image Creditย Brevitฤ
Photographer at heart
Was almost ready to depart,
I’d gathered the supplies.
Cameras, film, and a backpack,
Going old school,ย memories taking me back,
Traveling to the airport, almost makes me cry.
Going to many exotic places,
Where I’ll see many faces –
That is all well and good,
But I do not want to explore,
I want to be home more,
In my own neighborhood!
Is that really so bad?
That right now, traveling makes me sad?
That in pajamas I want to stay?
And crash on the sofa and vent,
Especially during this event,
Trying to write a novel in only thirty days!
#NaNoWriMo
Nope nothing wrong with how you are feeling, at all. Traveling is great BUT there’s no place like home ๐
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Yes! ๐ Reminds me of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz: “There’s no place like home.” โค
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hahaha I know, I know, I thought the same thing when I typed it but it sure does fit :):)โค
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It does! ๐ โค
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Love this!! So relatable, because I have no idea how I’ll get a novel done in thirty days!
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Thank you! ๐ โค
It's a lot of work, but it's so much fun! Are you writing for NaNoWriMo too? ๐
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Of course!! ๐โค
Yes!! I’ve got a couple different projects I’m working on. Except I haven’t done a very good job of keeping track of the number of words I’ve written haha
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That’s wonderful! ๐ Oh, haha. I usually write in Word and it has a handy “word count” button. I don’t know if this is helpful, but Google docs also has a word count button, if you are able to copy what you have written into a doc. The main thing is that you are writing; keep going! โค
Here is a link to my NaNoWriMo account if you want to connect there: https://nanowrimo.org/participants/royal-payne ๐
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I use it too, but half the time I write on my phone and forget to put it in Docs or Word to check the word count haha. You’re exactly right!! I’ll check that out! ๐
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Oooh, cool! (I still use a flip phone – I’m probably the only person my age that does. XD I didn’t realize you could write that much on a phone. XD) Have fun writing!!
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I’m writing too!! I use pen and paper, but am eager to see where you are — we’re at the halfway point!! ๐
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I am so impressed that you are doing NaNo with a pen and paper! ๐
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Why thank you ๐ It’s all about physical flow for me ๐๐โ๏ธ
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I'm glad that works so well for you! May the remainder of NaNo go smoothly for you! ๐
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You as well, my writing friend โค
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๐ Love it! I’m torn between writing my book and writing blog posts.
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Thank you! ๐ โค
I know what you mean!
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Writing my novel has helped me get back into writing some blog posts!! Good Luck!
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I had the reverse for my third novel. It was put away for several months but after writing blog posts I was encouraged to continue the novel. I feel way more consistent as a writer now having both a blog and novel. Definitely pushes you, and I’ve found it to be in an encouraging way. Thank you! May you continue to find strength writing forward ๐
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Thank you for your thoughts and kind words — it’s like November was made for writing!!
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November definitely inspires people, and I’m so glad it does. I like to think there is something special about each month that could push us further as writers, and bloggers. We just have to search for it ๐
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So true! Finding the time, honoring the time, is such a gift to yourself – and ultimately others who will read your work! ๐
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Good luck with the writing, good response to this image, enjoyed your take.
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Thank you! ๐ โค
So far, the writing is going well! I'm at 16,000 words so far. ๐
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There’s no place like home! I love it!
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Thank you! ๐ There sure isn’t! โค
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You’re welcome. ๐
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I’m also writing but realized, since I write by hand, I’d not logged into the “Official” site to set my goal and progress. It’s the little things we sometimes overlook! Thank you so much for the reminder and congratulations on writing toward your goals!! I look forward to seeing your progress!!
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Ooohh, I see! Well, I am still impressed that you are writing my hand! ๐ I would have so many hand cramps! XD
I know you said you aren’t logged in to the official site, so I don’t know if you can see it, but this is me: https://nanowrimo.org/participants/royal-payne/novels/castaway-but-not-forgotten/stats I’m a bit behind at 21K words, but I’m going to try to catch up! ๐
Thanks! โค
If I may ask, how are you doing in NaNo? ๐
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I’m keeping up — and am planning into getting onto the NaNoWriMo site this weekend where we can connect ๐ I’m halfway to finish with dedicated writing days next week to finish the 50,000 words, and progress to finishing my novel rough draft ๐๐โ๏ธ Thank you for our encouragement — and I hope I encourage you! You can do it!!!!
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I’m glad to hear that! ๐
Oh cool, I’d like that very much. ๐
That is wonderful! ๐
Thanks for the encouragement – I wrote 2,500 words today; if I can keep up that pace, I’ll be caught up in no time! ๐
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You certainly will!! You can do this — I believe in you โค
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Thank you!! โค
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My pleasure!
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