So, my book currently has 151 pages, 40.023 words, and 3 songs on my writing playlist! (All by Muse, because they spoke to me. lol)
1- "Something Human" which fits Wyatt
2- "Hysteria" which fits Alex
3- "Unintended" which fits Emily
No Spoilers. I promise.
Monday, October 8, 2018
Monday, September 17, 2018
Updates. (Because I Can't Come Up with A Better Title)
We are mid September, so you know that I'm antsy. Hurricane Maria flashbacks are the best... (cue sarcastic voice), and I need October to roll around soon. Summer was painful, and really kicked my butt. Headaches, lightheaded (head floating) feeling, just a mess.
Onto writing stats...
I'm happy to report 150 pages. 39,706 words so far. The story has evolved in details, which surprised me and my beta readers. That's what happens when your characters talk to you. lol
Onto writing stats...
I'm happy to report 150 pages. 39,706 words so far. The story has evolved in details, which surprised me and my beta readers. That's what happens when your characters talk to you. lol
Friday, August 3, 2018
Just All The Things (Rant post)
Summer is killing me... Am I surprised? Nope. Annoyed? Very much so.
Pain has been my constant companion this summer, and what most people don't understand is that pain drains you. You may not externalize it by crying, but it is written on your face, whether you think it is or not. My tattletale sign is my eyes, because I can feel the pained look in them. And can't really hide it. Darn it.
My summer headaches sting! I don't know if it's because of how long they last, but I've felt the sting a lot this month.
Also, let me get this off my chest... THOSE OF US WITH CHRONIC PAIN ARE NOT LAZY. WE ARE DEALING WITH A LOT OF PAIN. Thank you.
Pain has been my constant companion this summer, and what most people don't understand is that pain drains you. You may not externalize it by crying, but it is written on your face, whether you think it is or not. My tattletale sign is my eyes, because I can feel the pained look in them. And can't really hide it. Darn it.
My summer headaches sting! I don't know if it's because of how long they last, but I've felt the sting a lot this month.
Also, let me get this off my chest... THOSE OF US WITH CHRONIC PAIN ARE NOT LAZY. WE ARE DEALING WITH A LOT OF PAIN. Thank you.
Saturday, July 21, 2018
My Mental Blanks Have a Name!
Ever since I can remember, I've had to deal with Mind Blanks, wherein my brain will suddenly erase what I'm thinking or trying to process at the moment, leaving behind a sense of loss, and an inability to focus.
Growing up, I always thought they were "normal" for me after all the surgeries I've had. A friend of mine cleared this up for me though, and helped me put a name to what happens to me. Absence Seizures.
Yes, seizures!
While they're happening I'll feel THE FOG, which completely takes over my brain and doesn't let me think clearly, which leads to slower movements, slow reaction times, etc. I will also stare into space from time to time.
In my case, they can be mild, as in "Oops, I forgot something" (these last only seconds) or the whammy (which can leave me feeling out of place for the whole day), where I'll feel like a veil has been placed on my mind, blocking out all thought, and make it impossible to focus.
Growing up, I always thought they were "normal" for me after all the surgeries I've had. A friend of mine cleared this up for me though, and helped me put a name to what happens to me. Absence Seizures.
Yes, seizures!
While they're happening I'll feel THE FOG, which completely takes over my brain and doesn't let me think clearly, which leads to slower movements, slow reaction times, etc. I will also stare into space from time to time.
In my case, they can be mild, as in "Oops, I forgot something" (these last only seconds) or the whammy (which can leave me feeling out of place for the whole day), where I'll feel like a veil has been placed on my mind, blocking out all thought, and make it impossible to focus.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Why I Love Booktube...
First off, what is Booktube?
It is a section of Youtube that caters to readers and writers alike, because some actually crossover. It is good for firsthand book recommendations, and meeting people with opinions that are the same or differ from yours when it comes to the books you're reading, thereby sparking discussions.
It is fun and stress-reducing, unless you're anxious about adding more books to your reading pile. (Never!)
I love it because the bulk of my library has been filled because of it, and where one book sparked my love for reading, booktube has given me more material to add to it.
My favorite channels are:
-polandbananasbooks
-emmabooks
-tashapolis
-a clockwork reader
-haileinbookland
-abookutopia
-little book owl
(just to name a few)
It is a section of Youtube that caters to readers and writers alike, because some actually crossover. It is good for firsthand book recommendations, and meeting people with opinions that are the same or differ from yours when it comes to the books you're reading, thereby sparking discussions.
It is fun and stress-reducing, unless you're anxious about adding more books to your reading pile. (Never!)
I love it because the bulk of my library has been filled because of it, and where one book sparked my love for reading, booktube has given me more material to add to it.
My favorite channels are:
-polandbananasbooks
-emmabooks
-tashapolis
-a clockwork reader
-haileinbookland
-abookutopia
-little book owl
(just to name a few)
Monday, June 11, 2018
Feeling "Loopy" aka Lightheaded/ Writing Update
Have you ever felt as if you were floating? Or maybe like you were trying to walk in a huge tank of gelatin? That is more or less how I feel some days. I also feel like someone pressed a fast-forward button and everything around me is rushing by. I can't concentrate while this is happening. Sometimes it goes away fairly quickly, while other times, it will last for hours and drive me nuts...
I've spoken to other people with Hydrocephalus, and they have said that it may be seizure activity, which blew my mind because I had never considered that.
It's pretty unpredictable. I never know when it will hit, and it ranges from mild to severe. The worse times make me lose the ability to concentrate for hours. (needless to say that writing is impossible when those get to me)
By the way, my story is currently at 142 pages, with a 37,434 word count which I am very happy with.
I've spoken to other people with Hydrocephalus, and they have said that it may be seizure activity, which blew my mind because I had never considered that.
It's pretty unpredictable. I never know when it will hit, and it ranges from mild to severe. The worse times make me lose the ability to concentrate for hours. (needless to say that writing is impossible when those get to me)
By the way, my story is currently at 142 pages, with a 37,434 word count which I am very happy with.
Friday, June 1, 2018
The Bane of My Existence...
Okay, so the title is dramatic, but I feel so blech...
Headaches, check
Lethargy, check
Summertime kills me.... This heat messes me up so much, and I hate it.
I'm still trying to write though, but it's been a slow process, because I will pass out during the day. The good news? I found is that I found a writing sprint on Instagram. The bad? What I wrote down makes no sense, so I have to start over once I get home. Oh, well...
Headaches, check
Lethargy, check
Summertime kills me.... This heat messes me up so much, and I hate it.
I'm still trying to write though, but it's been a slow process, because I will pass out during the day. The good news? I found is that I found a writing sprint on Instagram. The bad? What I wrote down makes no sense, so I have to start over once I get home. Oh, well...
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